MK5 conversion to GTI Replica help

[juicehead]

OK sorry for questions,

 So if I buy an OEM gti bumper I don't need a conversion bumper as an original gti number will fit any mk5?
Is that right?
And I can buy the rest like side skirts and rear bumper off ppcgb.

[Shoduchi]

The OEM GTI front bumper will fit but you'll have to cut some foam. There are many DIY online.

For the rear you only need the valance, since the bumper is the same in all mk5. There are 2 versions, one with holes for rear parking sensors and another without holes. For the normal GTI I'd get one from VW. For an Ed. 30 rear valance or R-line style, I'd get it from PPCGB or ebay as long as they're in ABS plastic.

Cheers

[juicehead]

ok so let me get this right,

an original GTI bumper will fit any mk5 with abit if cutting, so thats that sorted,

the rear i only need a valance but if my rear bumper is matt black plastic instead of same colour as car i will need a full rear bumper?

and quality wise im good aslong as its ABS plastic? if this is correct my link to bodykit conversion is ABS and good enough quality? is that right? and works out cheaper as comes with lights, grills and primed

[Shoduchi]

You only need the rear spoiler that comes in matte black plastic. You can send it to an auto body shop to get it colour coded. Your bumper is the half upper part and it's colour coded already.

Quality wise you should only buy from shops with good feedback. Look for other projects that already did what you're after or look at the feedback the sellers have in ebay. Choose only sellers with >99% feedback. Front bumper replica kits might be cheaper than getting parts from different places.

OEM is still the best you can buy. Choose accordingly to your capabilities.

[juicehead]

OK sorry I think I'm confused, the top half of rear bumper is my bumper that's already coloured,
 The lower half is the valance thatt comes crappy black,
So this is all I need yes? Like this?
http://images.gasgoo.com/MiMwMDRfMDA0IzkwNDA5NzEwMA--/auto-part-abs-vw-golf-mk5-v-r32-rear-bumper.jpg

[Shoduchi]

Yes. That's the R32 rear valance. You can get similar ones with left exhaust cut or with no exhaust cut.

[juicehead]

ok i was mistaken thinking the valance was the lower center.bit if that part in pic,

can you take alook at my 2nd post link please and tell me what you think of that,
added to that i will purchase center exaust conversion

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[JoeDarKa]

ok i was mistaken thinking the valance was the lower center.bit if that part in pic,

can you take alook at my 2nd post link please and tell me what you think of that,
added to that i will purchase center exaust conversion

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I dont think anyone has bought the second link so no idea about it.

I would save up for all OEM if it was me

[juicehead]

I do agree but it is ABS like people have been recommending and there feedback is excellent for how many sales thyve had

[Shoduchi]

You have to realize that replicas will most likely never fit as well as OEM parts. You get cheaper parts but don't expect to be 100% satisfied with fitting them.

[juicehead]

ok thankyou,
so people are suggesting i get oem gti front bumper, then aftermarket rear and sideskirts?

am i right?

[Shoduchi]

Yes and no. If you want a GTI rear spoiler you can buy an OEM part as well. It's cheap. Then you can get it colour coded if you like. The same for the sideskirts.

If you want one rear spoiler similar to an Ed. 30 or a R32 you can consider getting replicas, as the OEM parts are much more expensive.

[juicehead]

ok so sideskirts and rear spoiler. sorted, ive only got front and rear bumper to figure out,

so front bumper i also want oem and aftermarket grills and fog lights?
and rear valance, oem? or ppcpf (or what ever that sites called)

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[Shoduchi]

The GTI rear spoiler comes in one piece, not like the R32 rear spoiler that has 2 parts. So you just need the rear spoiler.

If you get an OEM front bumper you'll be more satisfied with the outcome.

[juicehead]

it will be the gti spoiler i think i havnt looked at r32 spoiler so not sure if looks better than gti.

where can i purchase aftermarket front grills abd fog lights to fit oem.front bumper?

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