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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: reddevil on April 27, 2011, 08:41:00 pm

Title: R32 rear valance body kit (for GTI)
Post by: reddevil on April 27, 2011, 08:41:00 pm: Has anyone bought one of these bumpers off ebay and fitted it? If so what's the finish and fitting like?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Golf-MK5-5-R32-Rear-Bumper-Spoiler-Valance-Body-Kit-/220755869788?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item336613405c
Title: Re: R32 rear valance body kit (for GTI)
Post by: big al on April 27, 2011, 11:13:04 pm: There is a German company that make these, not sure if this is the same company, but have heard that they are pretty good.
A member on here has one for sale in the sale thread, not sure if he'll seperate them, but could give you an idea of the quality if you ask him.
Title: Re: R32 rear valance body kit (for GTI)
Post by: reddevil on April 28, 2011, 08:23:11 am: Do you know who it is that's selling?
Title: Re: R32 rear valance body kit (for GTI)
Post by: AlanD on April 28, 2011, 09:38:39 am: These look awesome on the GTI. I was looking at buying these a good few months ago now but the seller on eBay had run out.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi150.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs111%2Fsmoftah%2FDSC00537.jpg&hash=1e4e011fe09ba3bc9bb8f6fb676a42e20db3a3d5)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi150.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs111%2Fsmoftah%2FDSC00536.jpg&hash=2737161a49df034724748e821eb53584b5f5bedc)

Unfortunately now I've got some other priorities that need my money more so this will have to wait till later in the year :sad1:
Title: Re: R32 rear valance body kit (for GTI)
Post by: big al on April 28, 2011, 09:52:28 am: Isn't the one above a one piece ebay one? Sure I remember a few being sold with the bumper and exhaust notch being one piece made from fibreglass?
Title: Re: R32 rear valance body kit (for GTI)
Post by: AlanD on April 28, 2011, 09:54:23 am: Yeah thats an all one piece kit, take old bumper off and wack on new one.
Title: Re: R32 rear valance body kit (for GTI)
Post by: dan1985 on April 28, 2011, 10:31:05 am: I bought one of these last night, ordered the reflectors from the dealers £27.49 for the pair and Im going to tint them.

Only reason I ordered was because its made of plastic and not cheap fibreglass
Title: Re: R32 rear valance body kit (for GTI)
Post by: reddevil on April 28, 2011, 01:02:54 pm: Thanks for your input guys, I too wanted to know whether it was in one or two piece as I was going to change the zorst at a later date for the milltek R32 conversion.

So my virtually new Milltek catback will be up for sale! :happy2:
Title: Re: R32 rear valance body kit (for GTI)
Post by: reddevil on April 28, 2011, 01:10:20 pm: Dan,

Keep us posted when it arrives i.e.: Quality wise. Apparently they are shipped quite quickly.
Title: Re: R32 rear valance body kit (for GTI)
Post by: dan1985 on May 13, 2011, 04:18:24 pm: A little update:

Quality wise the item is poor, not great fit, various sinkages/mould lines. The tow eye cover is a bit of poorly shaped fibreglass which you would need to bodge to fit, the wholw part is a very shiny black plastic and not textures as shown in ebay photo.

I emailed the company listing the above points and they offered a full refund including shipping and they would send a courier to pick parts up.

Anyway I did a bit of prep work on the bumper before taking it to the bodyshop and will be picking it up tomorrow so will post pics up.

I would of sent it back but had already bought genuine R32 reflectors and tinted them so couldnt take them back
Title: Re: R32 rear valance body kit (for GTI)
Post by: reddevil on May 19, 2011, 11:14:18 pm: I ended up buying a genuine R32 rear valance and Stock GTI exhaust trim (bought off here at a fantastic price). Getting it sprayed next week will post photo's when done... Just hope this fits ok!

I have the R32 trim as well so may upgrade at a later date to the R32 Milltek zorst if I can sell my GTI Milltek catback.
Title: Re: R32 rear valance body kit (for GTI)
Post by: RedRobin on May 19, 2011, 11:30:17 pm: Quote from: reddevil on May 19, 2011, 11:14:18 pm

I ended up buying a genuine R32 rear valance and Stock GTI exhaust trim (bought off here at a fantastic price). Getting it sprayed next week will post photo's when done... Just hope this fits ok!

I have the R32 trim as well so may upgrade at a later date to the R32 Milltek zorst if I can sell my GTI Milltek catback.

....I think that the genuine OEM R32 rear (with separate exhaust trim) is the much better option. Not only is it well made to fit but also the cut-outs give total flexibility of exhaust configurations.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi22.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb308%2FRedRobin_05%2FRED_rearSept10.jpg&hash=91a72f9f5c5e9e0686a26b85a18ac3896f6e2ff2)
Title: Re: R32 rear valance body kit (for GTI)
Post by: reddevil on May 28, 2011, 06:23:03 pm: Ok, I got the car back from the bodyshop this morning where I had the car colour coded with the VW R32 rear valance and GTI exhaust trim together with a OSIR V4 lower lip :grin:

Here are some before and after shots.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fg384%2Fottersway%2FFronbefore-1.jpg&hash=e17eecbc4bde7c1988e6bc14cf80420c3bc0fa7f)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fg384%2Fottersway%2FBESTFRONT-1.jpg&hash=e86dd62bc1ebeb9da48a14b580ef18b8b89ccf50)(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fg384%2Fottersway%2Fbackbefore.jpg&hash=4bc7d930dda4d30121f9a7ee0a49d79ced97eb3a)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fg384%2Fottersway%2FSIDEPICTIRE.jpg&hash=7294a7bee9b2ae7d14d4dc84416a00c41611ab3c)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fg384%2Fottersway%2FDSC038299.jpg&hash=324616618c549477c565751c4bdc4c0adf113301)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fg384%2Fottersway%2FDSC038288.jpg&hash=7f655b47882fce90b42ec87eef62770d91be2068)
Title: Re: R32 rear valance body kit (for GTI)
Post by: big al on May 28, 2011, 06:26:55 pm: A very good paint match they did there for you mate.
My R32 lower valance is off at the moment being smoothed and gloss black painted, wasn't too sure if I would like it, but now that I have seen yours I am a little more confident in it.
Title: Re: R32 rear valance body kit (for GTI)
Post by: stealthwolf on May 28, 2011, 07:45:15 pm: Much better and makes the car look more "grown up"!
Title: Re: R32 rear valance body kit (for GTI)
Post by: JoeDarKa on May 28, 2011, 07:46:29 pm: Car looks really good! :jumping: Does that r32 valance just fit over your exisiting gti rear bumper?
Title: Re: R32 rear valance body kit (for GTI)
Post by: reddevil on May 28, 2011, 08:54:26 pm: Thanks everyone for the nice comments, no you have to remove the original lower black trim first then fit the R32 valance. :happy2:
Title: Re: R32 rear valance body kit (for GTI)
Post by: Gazzgti on May 30, 2011, 08:46:46 pm: Hi hope you dont mind me asking but wondered how much the paint work has cost you and what the fit was like of the rear valance. I have recently purchesed one of these rear valances but the body shop i use want £200 just for the rear £160 to paint my side skirts and £140 for my front splitter they also have concerns about the fitment, Thanks Car looks great by the way well done
Title: Re: R32 rear valance body kit (for GTI)
Post by: reddevil on May 30, 2011, 11:27:33 pm: Hi

I have sent a PM
Title: Re: R32 rear valance body kit (for GTI)
Post by: steffan on June 02, 2011, 04:46:38 pm: I want one :)... looks awesome on the GTI.
Title: Re: R32 rear valance body kit (for GTI)
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on June 03, 2011, 12:56:18 am: Quote from: steffan on June 02, 2011, 04:46:38 pm
I want one :)... looks awesome on the GTI.

+1
Title: Re: R32 rear valance body kit (for GTI)
Post by: Phathead on June 03, 2011, 09:41:11 am: Nice thread, been looking at the item on fleebay....might just wait, save the money and go for the genuine kit. Its a Golf, it should only have the best!! haha.

Looks good though, and I like the idea of not having to modify the exhaust!! Good work!! :party:
Title: Re: R32 rear valance body kit (for GTI)
Post by: dan1985 on June 03, 2011, 03:53:25 pm: Pics of mine fitted, note the tow eye has been plastic welded and lower section texturised so its exact same finish as OEM
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1032.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa404%2Fdhopps%2FDSCF1192.jpg&hash=1d098214a9310d9c21e083f8b198421e0a9d61fa)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1032.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa404%2Fdhopps%2FDSCF1193.jpg&hash=11c8b7a9002e5085368d4ad6ba640e166c32ecde)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1032.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa404%2Fdhopps%2FDSCF1194.jpg&hash=2a03ac5d361e3622ab086f597352b3b8e0935752)