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Offline barratt

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rear gti bumper options
« on: June 15, 2011, 01:03:19 pm »
I'm wondering what people make of this setup. Basically get a standard GTI rear bumper, colour code it and leave the exhaust bit stock black.

With me having a TDI and crap exhaust and no money to get a twin pipe'd system. I was thinking of doing what this guy did. Basically blank the cutout and wrap the bottom in carbon vinyl.









What are people's opinion on this? Good or bad?
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Re: rear gti bumper options
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2011, 10:31:08 am »
Go for it's different , but that's the great thing why follow the crowd and if money's an issue it makes perfect sense, let us know how it goes . :happy2:
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Re: rear gti bumper options
« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2011, 11:20:06 pm »
Will need to get the lower section smoothed before you wrap it otherwise it will peel off in no time,
Though if you fancy it then go for it.
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Re: rear gti bumper options
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2011, 10:41:57 am »
Yeah I was thinking that. I'm actually going to skip the wrapping to be honest.
If it doesn't cost too much I may get it smoothed and done gloss black rather than leaving it the default texture. Haven't had time to ring around for quotes on doing it yet but hopefully it's not too much  :smiley:
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Re: rear gti bumper options
« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2011, 06:16:22 am »
Tbh for the cost of the work to blank the exhaust area, have it smoothed and painted, wouldn't it be cheaper to get a used GTi back box.  I am looking at this option on the GT 140 we just acquired.  :happy2:
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Re: rear gti bumper options
« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2011, 09:58:56 pm »
A possible option:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310331338657&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Looks like a GTi but suitable for the TDi with no tailpipes exposed.
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Re: rear gti bumper options
« Reply #6 on: July 19, 2011, 01:01:08 pm »
i just got the whole rear valance done and side skirts for £320......

was looking at keeping the part around the exchaust textured but they made a call to get it all done and i think in fairness they made a good decision....







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Re: rear gti bumper options
« Reply #7 on: July 19, 2011, 02:33:26 pm »
Holy cow, look how close those alloys are to the kerb in that last pic!  :scared:
Back end looks nice, the side skirts set it off well.
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Re: rear gti bumper options
« Reply #8 on: July 19, 2011, 05:16:20 pm »
ha, someone else said that in another post, percision parking....its needed in Bristol otherwise you will soon loose your wing mirror!
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Re: rear gti bumper options
« Reply #9 on: July 19, 2011, 06:31:02 pm »
 :signLOL: they don't fold in much, do they!
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Re: rear gti bumper options
« Reply #10 on: July 19, 2011, 10:18:35 pm »
no, its hardly worth the effort is it!
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Re: rear gti bumper options
« Reply #11 on: July 29, 2011, 07:33:28 am »
Quote from: G-Lader on July 18, 2011, 09:58:56 pm
A possible option:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310331338657&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Looks like a GTi but suitable for the TDi with no tailpipes exposed.
Thats a really good option, well spotted.  I wish I'd seen that a couple of weeks ago........ :sad1:
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Re: rear gti bumper options
« Reply #12 on: August 03, 2011, 10:18:37 am »
That is a pretty good piece. I've found this as well http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-V-5-MK5-Rear-Bumper-Balance-GTI-TDI-GT-R32-/270791406474?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f0c6cf38a#ht_1292wt_1235

Thing is, I'm a little put off by buying these off ebay without having comments on their quality.
I realised now it's cheaper to buy a gti back box and rear valance than having that work done. I've just been struggling to find one since forever.

I'm tempted to buy one of the 2 rear bumper copies without the cut outs. Can't decide which one...
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Re: rear gti bumper options
« Reply #13 on: August 03, 2011, 02:44:47 pm »
I'm in the same position.....
I've just bought a GT TDi 140 for the wife and changing the bland rear end is high up on the things to do list but as you mentioned, I'm a little wary about the quality and fit.......
The pictures they have added where fitted and painted look great but I wonder how close their copies are to the originals......

If you buy one you can let me know!  :grin:

I'll need to bite the bullet soon and decide on what to do.
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Re: rear gti bumper options
« Reply #14 on: August 04, 2011, 10:14:54 am »
For 50 quid from TPS I would just go for the OE GTi valance, I prepped mine myself and had it coded for £70.
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