MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Cloustal on August 16, 2011, 08:15:10 pm

Title: GTI wannabe
Post by: Cloustal on August 16, 2011, 08:15:10 pm

Hi folks, ive just bought a black 04 GT TDI 140 with 18" Monzas and would like to make it look like a GTI (on the outside for starters) just wondering if people could give me any tips in doing this and avise me everything i need, i also figure i would be better putting lowering springs on it as with the standard springs and 18's on it, it scrubs a bit when i've got passengers in it, any tips people ??   :smiley:

Title: Re: GTI wannabe
Post by: JoeDarKa on August 16, 2011, 08:44:56 pm

What front end have you got on yours? Any pics?

You will need:

GTI / GT Front bumper (depending on your existing bumper)
GTI honeycombe grilles (Top, Middle and Fogs) easily found on ebay
GTI front splitter
GTI Side Skirts (ebay or TPS)
GTI rear bumper / spoiler (ebay or TPS) and a new back box
Roof Spoiler

If you do a search, im sure you will find the part numbers!

 :happy2:

Title: Re: GTI wannabe
Post by: psw mk5 on August 16, 2011, 09:04:19 pm

Prob pre facelift model so it won't be as easy

Title: Re: GTI wannabe
Post by: MattPoss on August 16, 2011, 09:26:30 pm

Try searching on google for 'vagen'

They sell replica front bumpers to fit onto your car ready to paint

Matt

Title: Re: GTI wannabe
Post by: Asa on August 16, 2011, 11:32:19 pm

Quote from: MattPoss on August 16, 2011, 09:26:30 pm

Try searching on google for 'vagen'

They sell replica front bumpers to fit onto your car ready to paint

Matt

Vagen gti bumper is definately the way to go it comes with the front splitter and fits straight on. You have an early GT TDi like me so an original will not fit without major work. I bought the side skirts and rear bumper valance from VW bottom part of the bumper was only about £40. I had a custom back box fitted by MIJ in Birmingham for around £150  :drool: . Eibach sport line springs drop the car 40-50mm bought my set from AwesomeGTI and there's no rubbing issues on 18's even with a car full. Found a rear spoiler on eBay it was a genuine part but not exactly the same as on the GTI, they have the brake light built in. Then there's the interior!! I've got the R32 trim which cost a small fortune. If you change one thing change your steering wheel for the flat bottom one, loads turn up on eBay  :drinking:

Title: Re: GTI wannabe
Post by: gulfstream11 on August 17, 2011, 07:56:56 am

There is a GTI replica simon is working on at Vagco at the minute.Thats a GT TDI and he,s done a goos job in replicating the GTI.Fooled me for a minute until I noticed no grill badge.

Title: Re: GTI wannabe
Post by: Cloustal on August 17, 2011, 10:38:28 am

Cool, thanks for that guys I'll get buying and modding as and when my bank balance allows :).


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Title: Re: GTI wannabe
Post by: DamoP on August 17, 2011, 01:33:00 pm

hi mate

have a look at mine you will see the front end is a nightmare. new slam panel and bumper , fogs , grills. you get the picture. i would always say buy genuine. it costs more but the end result is MUCH better

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,25303.0.html

Title: Re: GTI wannabe
Post by: Cloustal on August 28, 2011, 10:29:44 am

Cool will do, what about the exhaust ? Does a standard GTI back box fit straight on ?

Title: Re: GTI wannabe
Post by: JoeDarKa on August 28, 2011, 06:46:14 pm

You will just need to weld it, any garage should be able to do it!