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Idiot Neighbour. Cheers mate.
glasgowdubber:
What @MateyGuv said, if he drives a 4x4 like you said, there's no way he's know with that damage.
It's how you go about telling him, it was him lol!
AJP:
That's the thing. As much as him and me have always got along amicably, he's got a history of being 'less than reasonable' with the neighbours on the other side (who have since moved..). I've seen and heard how the guy operates, and being honest any kind of confrontation, however diplomatic on my part, could quickly turn into something a bit nasty. And I'm not the type to back down. I'd probably lamp him one if he spoke to me like I've heard him speak to the other neighbours. So, I might be wise just to avoid the discussion altogether, as much as I have a right to pull him up on it.
How much is the going rate for a smooth grill? Might be a good excuse to get that done, I've always preferred the look of the US spec front. With a legal plate of course!
shoaybmakda:
Very annoying to say the least - how about getting it wrapped? Might be a cheaper option? Or will it bug you knowing that it's been damaged?
AJP:
--- Quote from: shoaybmakda on March 21, 2016, 07:25:50 pm ---Very annoying to say the least - how about getting it wrapped? Might be a cheaper option? Or will it bug you knowing that it's been damaged?
--- End quote ---
I'm open to options really mate, so any suggestions are welcome. The number plate surround itself has been scraped as well as the gloss black section, so that'd have to be sorted too. That's what got me thinking about the smooth option.
I'm not sure how hard he reversed into it, but you can see where his tow bar has 'bruised' the plate itself, on the 'M'. Got to assume he felt the impact.
Does the mk5 alarm not have a shock sensor? I had a Toad ai606 on my old mk4, with all the works, tilt, shock, proximity, and this would definitely have set the full siren off on that.
shoaybmakda:
The US spec looks the best IMO (being biased as I have one on my car!)
These guys sell them (non genuine) but only problem is you get all the other grills with it:
http://www.xenonz.co.uk/golf-mk5-gti-grill.html
Ebay has a couple this is the cheapest one but no idea on fitting:
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/FRONT-BUMPER-MESH-CONVERSION-CENTER-GRILLE-FOR-VW-Golf-Jetta-GTI-Jetta-MK-5-V-UK-/151973027766?nav=SEARCH
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