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GTI grill replacement
TheBALDpuma:
Nice thank you. Yeah it looks good, I might go that route. Also on the option list is to put a sticker plate off centre under the light. Not sure on that one.
Octoparrot:
Putting the number plate on the lower grill is just going to block off more air to the intercooler. :stupid:
ZoliWorks:
If your unpainted grille/rear bumper skirt is faded, you can use a heater gun to heat it up. It will look like brand new. Don't try it on the VW logo tho, the chrome will peel right off...
Lewo:
--- Quote from: Octoparrot on April 04, 2024, 12:16:19 pm ---Putting the number plate on the lower grill is just going to block off more air to the intercooler. :stupid:
--- End quote ---
LOL well probably, but I'm no boy racer and it's coped ok so far.
I guess for yourself it wouldn't be any good 💪😁
TheBALDpuma:
The new grill and lower grill arrived today. I'm happy with the quality, and it looks much much much better than what it's replacing!
It has one small scuff on it just on the raised circular bit around the badge. I briefly considered sending it back but figured it's going to get scuffs on it from road debris pretty quick, and although it looks bad in the up close photo, take a step away and you can't see it.
Fit wise I'm very happy, really easy install and a tight and very good fit.
I had two small casualties. One was the GTI badge. Snapped the fixings getting it off the old grill so I'll be offering a new one. The other was my plate holder, snapped a hinge, but luckily I had a spare in the garage.
I decided to keep with the original plate location and drilled holes to attach the plate holder.
Anyway here's some photos..
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