MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: stuupnorth on July 04, 2009, 12:25:39 pm

Title: rear end!
Post by: stuupnorth on July 04, 2009, 12:25:39 pm

Hi guys

I'm looking to replace my rear valance as I'm looking to
fit a removable towbar for my mountain bike rack
any idea's
Is it possible for a removable towbar to be fitted to A MK5?
my car is a 05-06 gti 3dr

Cheers
Stu

Title: Re: rear end!
Post by: TomB on July 04, 2009, 12:30:11 pm

There is a GTI rear valance with a removable plate for the hideaway towbar, you can get it from the dealers.

Title: Re: rear end!
Post by: Rich on July 04, 2009, 12:57:01 pm

Yes - i just bought one..

Its called a Towing Eye Cover...


It cost me £10.50


**EDIT**


That the plastic cover thing... i misread... not sure how much the actual "Tow Bar" is... :rolleye:

Title: Re: rear end!
Post by: Merlinman on July 04, 2009, 01:03:08 pm

http://lyxus.net/nxh = my current car/rack

http://lyxus.net/nxi  = my previous GTI showing Spoiler and removable tow bar

The VW GTI rear spoiler for towbar is: V1K6 807 433 B9 B9 - about £45 + vat  :happy2:

Title: Re: rear end!
Post by: stuupnorth on July 05, 2009, 04:15:51 pm

Spot on guys
Thanks for the help!!!

Stu :happy2:

Title: Re: rear end!
Post by: JPC on July 05, 2009, 10:51:15 pm

dont know if anyone knows, but i have a towbar on my car! haha! its detatchable!

Title: Re: rear end!
Post by: Top Cat on July 05, 2009, 10:54:23 pm

Quote from: JPC on July 05, 2009, 10:51:15 pm

dont know if anyone knows, but i have a towbar on my car! haha! its detatchable!

And so you should, thats why you bought a sutt chucker isn't it.  :P

Title: Re: rear end!
Post by: JPC on July 05, 2009, 10:57:58 pm

nah i bought it so steph can sit on it whilst im detailing! ;)

Title: Re: rear end!
Post by: Top Cat on July 05, 2009, 10:59:39 pm

Quote from: JPC on July 05, 2009, 10:57:58 pm

nah i bought it so steph can sit on it whilst im detailing! ;)

:grin:   :confused: