MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Homer on March 28, 2011, 10:14:52 am
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Was wondering if anyone has done this to make the car look more sporty? ie like Subarus have rally graphics that make the car look sporty. The only issue is that the GTI is such a nice looking car that doing this may possibly ruin things rather than enhance. Any thoughts?
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Don't do it, just buy a Subaru instead!
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Vinyl’s/stickers are more suited to Ford’s, Vauxhall’s & Subaru’s (and maybe a few others).
But VW’s are more classy and so vinyl’s/stickers would ruin the look IMO.
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Anything can look good if you do it right, but I think a subtle touch is key.
I had Martini stripes one year for GTI International (we have a tradition of doing something daft each year), it looked pretty good on a white car! I can only find one of the front, but there were little accents around the car.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fe123%2Frobertsm2006%2FIMG_2125.jpg&hash=4286966f3b5ce5cd16ea2479afe4a62db615dd3c)
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Stickers you say? I have quite a big sticker! :laugh:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2FIMG_1566.jpg&hash=d43a5933da8ac6a5662c3703c50be9f770546cec)
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:signLOL:
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Doesn't RR have the VolkswagenRacing decal on the sides of his car??
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Yup, RR does indeed - more advertising than style... same as this I guess?
Regal's subtle side stripes.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oneighturbo.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2008%2F06%2Fgiac-regal-gti-063008.jpg&hash=16761e6204f67313ec26ad89fb110701c1009e71)
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Cocopops did his Ed30 a while ago,in full Gulf Racing decals, perhaps he might read this a ablige
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Cocopops did his Ed30 a while ago,in full Gulf Racing decals, perhaps he might read this a ablige
Aaahh !! I'd asked a while ago on here if anyone knew who the guy was in the gulf colours and didn't get an answer ! This is the white ed30 that had the orange bits left on for the castle combe track day ? Is it big turbo or K04 ?
Sorry off topic !
Chris.
Scrap that ! Just searched and his is a silver 5dr.
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Dont do it :confused:
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sticker add BHP you know :P
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sticker add BHP you know :P
FACT :evilgrin:
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Cocopops did his Ed30 a while ago,in full Gulf Racing decals, perhaps he might read this a ablige
Aaahh !! I'd asked a while ago on here if anyone knew who the guy was in the gulf colours and didn't get an answer ! This is the white ed30 that had the orange bits left on for the castle combe track day ? Is it big turbo or K04 ?
Sorry off topic !
Chris.
Scrap that ! Just searched and his is a silver 5dr.
No , not that car, that car was in quite a bad condition with those wraps on, close up didn't look good.
if you look in the Superchips rolling road photo's, I'm sure there's a pic of Cocopops car with all it's livery :happy2:
Parked next to mine in this photo :happy2:
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=227
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That looked nice steve shame I never got 2 c that in the flesh :sad1:
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They are OK as one of show cars but for day to day driving i would feel a tit :smiley:
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y do you care what people think of you ? :rolleye: have fun while your alive and paint your wheels green :signLOL:
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:surprised: Don't do it mate!
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y do you care what people think of you ? :rolleye: have fun while your alive and paint your wheels green :signLOL:
I've been thinking about green wheels too !
Chris.
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i have on my clio :signLOL:
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Thanks for input folks!
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I quite like this porsche GT3 RS style.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newing-inc.com%2Fforeign%2Fvehicles%2FGTI-RS%2Fimg_rs%2Falpil-08l.jpg&hash=e8d77d52e89fde7dbf740733037941093478f119)
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In my opinion a low strip graphic helps the GTI look more sleek. That <GTI RS< is a good example :happy2:
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I have a metallic grey colour, has anyone ever seen one of them with any graphics? I know what you mean Red Robin but I think a red/black and white colour only seems to suit some graphics from what i see tho as I cant seem to find any pics of my car with such a thing and not sure it would suit. What do you guys think?
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In my opinion a low strip graphic helps the GTI look more sleek. That <GTI RS< is a good example :happy2:
I'm with you on that....I reckon a couple of black stripes (one thicker than the other) just as was on the original MK1 GTI would look very good on the MKV - even better on the MK VI as it doesn't have a door protection strip.
I'm surprised more cars don't carry graphics these days - retro 80'S look.
Vinyl roof anyone? :grin:
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In my opinion a low strip graphic helps the GTI look more sleek. That <GTI RS< is a good example :happy2:
I'm with you on that....I reckon a couple of black stripes (one thicker than the other) just as was on the original MK1 GTI would look very good on the MKV - even better on the MK VI as it doesn't have a door protection strip.
....The lack of door protection strip on the Mk6 is something which I really don't like. I know they may be limited in the degree of protection they give but aesthetically without them it's a big thumbs down from me.
I reckon a low door sill black strip would look subtle on a Steel Grey Mk5.
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Graphics make cars easier to spot on track :signLOL:
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Hi Simey :happy2:
You must be one of the three musketeers of which NeilM is one and the other has the red DSG Mk5 which VWR maintain. Hats off to you, buddy :notworthy: - Gives me joy to know you can enjoy motorsport in spite of. :drinking:
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Ive got an internal etched effect GOLF sticker under the 3rd brake light and a MKV.net :happy2: sticker on the right hand side of the rear wiper
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Hi Simey :happy2:
You must be one of the three musketeers of which NeilM is one and the other has the red DSG Mk5 which VWR maintain. Hats off to you, buddy :notworthy: - Gives me joy to know you can enjoy motorsport in spite of. :drinking:
One of the musketeers :signLOL:
Can't wait for Easter when the 2011 season kicks off!!
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Can't wait for Easter when the 2011 season kicks off!!
Good luck at Oulton Park Simey, bit to far from sunny Essex, I'll see you at Snetterton :happy2:
Stickers:
Well I thought it was funny, wife and teenage daughters dont seem to agree :laugh:
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Just fell off my chair. :grin: :congrats:
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You are a legend Neil :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Thats brilliant Neil :congrats:
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Classic, Neil :notworthy: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
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:grin: very good!
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Didn't vc have a chequered flag on his a while back
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I have tried a new some new stickers on my current car, I am not sure I like it :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Stickers you say? I have quite a big sticker! :laugh:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2FIMG_1566.jpg&hash=d43a5933da8ac6a5662c3703c50be9f770546cec)
This reminds me that I need to get my wheels painted. They look wicked like that.
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Stickers you say? I have quite a big sticker! :laugh:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2FIMG_1566.jpg&hash=d43a5933da8ac6a5662c3703c50be9f770546cec)
What's your wrap like? I mean how would you compare it to paint... Just as good?