MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Peskarik on April 19, 2009, 10:52:49 am
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White Edition 30, black wheels, :jumpmove: scratched right mirror cover.
I think I am ready for some carbon fiber mirror covers now. :party:
Seibon makes them, but are there suppliers closer to home (Switzerland)? Like in Britain or Germany? :drinking:
Anyone here fitted carbon mirror covers?
What's the price?
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I only know of OSIR, but there in the states.. and u would end up buying more than wing mirrors.lol :innocent:
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I only know of OSIR, but there in the states.. and u would end up buying more than wing mirrors.lol :innocent:
If I had the dow, I'd carbon fiber the whole car. :jumping: But that is just daydreaming.
Mirror covers are fine for now. I like my car in white. The only thing I also consider is Oettinger rear bumber (the one that has black stripe in the middle, like on their www.oettinger.de page)
that's my favorite bumper:
http://www.oettinger.de/de/produkt-88/volkswagen-1/golf_5-23/karosserie-247/oettinger_heckschuerze-298.html
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i have these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-GOLF5-V-GTI-DTI-PASSAT-JETTA-CARBON-MIRROR-COVER-CAP_W0QQitemZ130255905954QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRace_Car_Parts?hash=item130255905954&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1171|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318
nice ones
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that's my favorite bumper:
http://www.oettinger.de/de/produkt-88/volkswagen-1/golf_5-23/karosserie-247/oettinger_heckschuerze-298.html
:drool: :drool: :drool:
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i have these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-GOLF5-V-GTI-DTI-PASSAT-JETTA-CARBON-MIRROR-COVER-CAP_W0QQitemZ130255905954QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRace_Car_Parts?hash=item130255905954&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1171|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318
nice ones
those look pretty good at that money :smiley:
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I don't know specifically about those on eBay but IIRC someone got some and they weren't exactly as advertised!
OSIR's carbon products are all available from the TTshop 01234 855 555 (Abi or Justin) but are very costly due to the foreign exchange rate. OSIR are in Hong Kong. Their mirrors are replacement covers not wrappings.
You could wrap your whole car in carbon vinyl for about £1,500 - Read my Review on carbon vinyl interior.
Hope This Helps,
RR
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whats a TT shop Mr Robin???
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whats a TT shop Mr Robin???
....The TTshop near Bedford - Phone Abi or Justin 01234 855 555 - They are very helpful.
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i have these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-GOLF5-V-GTI-DTI-PASSAT-JETTA-CARBON-MIRROR-COVER-CAP_W0QQitemZ130255905954QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRace_Car_Parts?hash=item130255905954&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1171|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318
nice ones
These are also replacement covers and not 3m stickers
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Replacement covers much better than stick over.
Unless perhaps if you were carbon vinyl covering other exterior body parts, then a more consistent match would be better.
If you want to see how good some carbon vinyls can be, check out my thread here : -
Linky : - Review - Carbon Vinyl Interior (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4088.0)
Hope This Helps,
RR
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Them ebay mirrors look nice, do they fit good?
How much was shipping to England?
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Shipping for ebay mirrorcovers to Denmark was 13£
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are these ebay ones a good fit it`d be good to see some pics of them fitted.
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They have taken originally black covers, put a layer of carbon on it, baked it, and then clearcoated it. Fits as an original and imo looks great with inpro darkened turning lights.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww160%2Fjakethemoss%2Fcarbonmirrors2.jpg&hash=7123710ea9441df2f527c76c62a8fbf2a14e0859)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww160%2Fjakethemoss%2Fcarbonmirrors.jpg&hash=8929a6855f1fd5c4eca977266737625c8420fde2)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww160%2Fjakethemoss%2Fcarbonmirrors3.jpg&hash=cb0f9d89f74f183b0f8717dfdd923269a2b0a7a4)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi715.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww160%2Fjakethemoss%2Fcarbonmirrors1.jpg&hash=50c65816b3d0027247d601d2f3a6ac7b7514452c)
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Looks :happy2:
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they look great for the money :happy2: think i may order some, thanks for the pics
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:happy2: you're wellcome, glad to be able to contribute with some info here :wink:
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Those look very good quality weave - Dare I say better (more even weave) than OSIR.
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Of course you don't have to have black carbon fibre mirrors. :wink:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ft8%2Fhurdy_album%2F5SpokeswithTaroxBigBrakes007a.jpg&hash=c86011ae580cb9cb6f41ad562adfbc873c7b7655)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ft8%2Fhurdy_album%2FOSIRCarbonfibre002.jpg&hash=12a4ae689c760256fbb48da0ec80dfd35c1c4155)
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They look great Danish :drool: :drool:
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They look cool 8), can't decide whether to get mine wrapped or buy a set of these ones.
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im gonna have my wing mirrors wrapped in Carbon fibre by the place that Robin visited out at Durley.
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Group visit Steve? :driver:
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sounds like a plan Lee. just posted my thoughts on another thread to do other things aswell. :happy2:
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Still not decided on this....
£97inc p&p for the replacement mirror covers (can resell later)
£95 for Carbon look vinyl wrap... one use can't resell.
Have to say, leaning towards the mirror covers and a saturday mornings work.
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^^^ If its the mirror cover than where posted on here recently then I would go for those over the wrap :happy2:
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They're the ones that Danish has posted on page 1 of this thread :happy2:
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Doh, I was getting confused with this thread and the carbon wrapping thread :ashamed: :signLOL:
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Doh, I was getting confused with this thread and the carbon wrapping thread :ashamed: :signLOL:
Not surprising when it's between this or the wrapping that I'm still trying to decide. :signLOL:
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Still not decided on this....
£97inc p&p for the replacement mirror covers (can resell later)
£95 for Carbon look vinyl wrap... one use can't resell.
Have to say, leaning towards the mirror covers and a saturday mornings work.
^^^ If its the mirror cover than where posted on here recently then I would go for those over the wrap :happy2:
But then you'll have a mismatch to the rest of the car thats being done??.
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Thats true... but...
Someone would need to look a lot closer at the splitter/rear skirt than they would at the mirrors.
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Agreed if they are directly next to each other, but otherwise with the pattern of C/F it would be very difficult to tell IMHO :happy2:
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Red CF? As in vinyl?
So what are you having done on the 8th?
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Same as you in the colour that weve agreed, but i was thinking about my Bonnet issue.
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Same as you in the colour that weve agreed, but i was thinking about my Bonnet issue.
I think the red weave looks ok Phil but on a car like hurdy's, what i mean by that one that is heavily modded, as daft as it sounds the normal carbon looks more understated and will suit yours more with the few subtle mods you have done.
dont forget to tell the wife it can be easily removed in the future if she cant live with it. :smiley:
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oh ive tried Tc but feels like im talking to a wall at the moment. Ive emailed Racoon to see if they have such a design, and any photos they may have as i forgot to ask when i was there the other day.
Shes addiment a full respray is the Only Option because anything like any sort of CF wrap wont suit a red car :mad:
She doesnt see things that (we) consider as being Suttle and not too over the top as she see's it.
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Thats why I'm umming and aaarghing about the mirrors...
The "real" things are the same price as the vinyl. When I say real, they are black plastic OEM mirrors with a real CF cover baked and laquered.
So I could still swap them over when I change my mind or something.
The vinyl for the splitter and rear skirt is a no brainer. :happy2:
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oh ive tried Tc but feels like im talking to a wall at the moment. Ive emailed Racoon to see if they have such a design, and any photos they may have as i forgot to ask when i was there the other day.
Shes addiment a full respray is the Only Option because anything like any sort of CF wrap wont suit a red car :mad:
She doesnt see things that (we) consider as being Suttle and not too over the top as she see's it.
A man is allowed his hobbies you go out and work you raise a couple of kids, she needs to give you space dude. :sad:
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oh ive tried Tc but feels like im talking to a wall at the moment. Ive emailed Racoon to see if they have such a design, and any photos they may have as i forgot to ask when i was there the other day.
Shes addiment a full respray is the Only Option because anything like any sort of CF wrap wont suit a red car :mad:
She doesnt see things that (we) consider as being Suttle and not too over the top as she see's it.
A man is allowed his hobbies you go out and work you raise a couple of kids, she needs to give you space dude. :sad:
cant of put it better m8 :happy2:
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A man is allowed his hobbies you go out and work you raise a couple of kids, she needs to give you space dude. :sad:
....I've been wanting to say words to this effect for ages but us lot are outside Phil's relationship with his wife and things often aren't black and white - In fact they are NEVER black and white with most women!!
She needs to realise that by trying to control you by the short 'n curlies, she ain't exactly nurturing your love for her - That's my opinion for what it's worth but I do realise it's none of my business and don't wish to give any offence.
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Agreed if they are directly next to each other, but otherwise with the pattern of C/F it would be very difficult to tell IMHO :happy2:
.... :surprised: But so eeeeasy for guys like 99% of us enthusiasts here and various other car forums.
We are the equivalent of one female noticing that another has an eyelash out of alignment!
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Phil - have you considered the CF vinyl wrap with a transparent red tinted film/vinyl over the top of that to create the red effect? Might be worth enquiring as to whether Raccoon could do this?
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Phil - have you considered the CF vinyl wrap with a transparent red tinted film/vinyl over the top of that to create the red effect? Might be worth enquiring as to whether Raccoon could do this?
good shout ,i will enquire :happy2:
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I expect that Raccoon could print red onto the slightly textured carbon vinyl.
My guess is that if a transparent red tinted film/vinyl exists, it would result in a very muddy looking 'red' when applied over the carbon black which sometimes looks grey in certain light conditions.
But Raccoon are the best people to advise. :happy2:
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Ok so ever the diplomat lets put it to the vote, far from wanting to be "controlling" I am more interested in asthetics and what is pleasing to the eye. In my mind a red car with a BLACK bonnet would look like nothing more than half way to the A Team bus, but who am I?
I appreciate the car for what it is and how it looks. Its not your average V-dub its an Edition 30 if it was mean't to have a Black Bonnet it would have come out of the factory with it! but anyways all those in favour of Phylis's bonnet being swathed in a sheet of black plastic say I, all those who reckon she looks great just as she is say Nay.
IMO I think she would look great with the mirrors, splitter etc done and maybe some black alloys, but again I am only the controlling nag who wants to stop Phil from having his "space" :indifferent:
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Ok so ever the diplomat lets put it to the vote, far from wanting to be "controlling" I am more interested in asthetics and what is pleasing to the eye. In my mind a red car with a BLACK bonnet would look like nothing more than half way to the A Team bus, but who am I?
I appreciate the car for what it is and how it looks. Its not your average V-dub its an Edition 30 if it was mean't to have a Black Bonnet it would have come out of the factory with it! but anyways all those in favour of Phylis's bonnet being swathed in a sheet of black plastic say I, all those who reckon she looks great just as she is say Nay.
IMO I think she would look great with the mirrors, splitter etc done and maybe some black alloys, but again I am only the controlling nag who wants to stop Phil from having his "space" :indifferent:
Mrs. Phil I presume? ^^^
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How'd you guess, or his ball n chain as some seem think :ashamed:
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Brilliant! :signLOL:
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i suggest you change your password quick phil and make her get her own account :laugh:
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How'd you guess, or his ball n chain as some seem think :ashamed:
Most would go ahead and get this done regardless so give him some credit for including you in the decision.
I can't say I consult with my wife when Im gettin things done but she knows how much I love my car and wouldn't do anything to it that wasn't reversable if it didn't look 'right'! :happy2:
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Don't you trust your husband's judgement, Mrs Mcavity?
It's not for us lot to decide for you - We can only say what each of us individually would do.
Personally, I wouldn't have the bonnet black vinyl'd. My bonnet on a red GTI is real carbonfibre and I painted the outside. So, it's obvious that I'm a "Nay" - Leave it as is or if you're that bothered by chips, get a clear protective shield like illyun's.
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lmao!!
this is brilliant! :jumpmove: :jumpmove:
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haha! great read!
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Oh, sweet baby Jesus! Wives + Husband's internet profile = DANGER! :party:
Now, I like the ebay mirrors, but I can't help noticing the weave doesn't wrap all the way around the cap, like Hurdy's. I think this looks a touch scruffy. Obviously there's a big difference in price, but I'd edge towards wrap in light of this.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww160%2Fjakethemoss%2Fcarbonmirrors3.jpg&hash=cb0f9d89f74f183b0f8717dfdd923269a2b0a7a4)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ft8%2Fhurdy_album%2F5SpokeswithTaroxBigBrakes007a.jpg&hash=c86011ae580cb9cb6f41ad562adfbc873c7b7655)
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I might be able to help you out
MRS MR macavity. :smiley:
This offer is open to anybody after i have given Phil first refusal, as i feel sorry for the the dude, this situation is heading for tear's and i think it will be Phil's. :chicken:
So Phil i dont know what the cost is for you to get it done darn sarf but if it works out cheaper to have a drive up to Leeds, then one person ie you can have it done for a nominal fee, basically cost £20 or £30 squid so work out how much it cost's you in juice and let me know. :smiley:
If Phil declines this offer then it is open to anyone one other who want's a vinyl wrap bonnet. :smiley:
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If Phil declines this offer then it is open to anyone one other who want's a vinyl wrap bonnet. :smiley:
....I'm not registering an interest but perhaps people would like to know if it's carbon vinyl wrap bonnet or a plain vinyl.
A very generous offer, either way :happy2: :smiley: :happy2:
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It's the same stuff that you have Robin. I rang them after seeing your seat's and he ordered it in. :smiley:
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Oh, sweet baby Jesus! Wives + Husband's internet profile = DANGER! :party:
Now, I like the ebay mirrors, but I can't help noticing the weave doesn't wrap all the way around the cap, like Hurdy's. I think this looks a touch scruffy. Obviously there's a big difference in price, but I'd edge towards wrap in light of this.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww160%2Fjakethemoss%2Fcarbonmirrors3.jpg&hash=cb0f9d89f74f183b0f8717dfdd923269a2b0a7a4)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ft8%2Fhurdy_album%2F5SpokeswithTaroxBigBrakes007a.jpg&hash=c86011ae580cb9cb6f41ad562adfbc873c7b7655)
Cheers Guys, MR here :signLOL:, good to see everyones being entertained :wink:
Tony D, the wing mirrors are being wrapped like Hurdys around the inside aswell and not just the outa shell :happy2: so fingers crossed for a good outcome.
Cheers for the cheap offer TC and that is extremily kind matie.But Wrap and Bonnet are deleted from my Vocab currently, so back to the drawing board and ill come back to that later.
As you were Gents :drinking:
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Welcome back.
Look, it's just a car, dont go giving yourself a hard life for the sake of a bit of metal!!
If the wrap works like Hurdy's, then I'd deffo go for that over the ebay ones... I'd source a set of mirrors off ebay and have them done though, so you can put yours back on come sale time and flog the wrapped ones. There'll always be a good market for them.
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got my mirrors today the delivery was quick and im very pleased with them and the price :happy2: £100 all in
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fw199%2Fv2brett%2FSDC10221-1.jpg&hash=d7050982a1f39d506509e44080badcac3998bfe1)
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Looks like a good weave and is certainly a good price :happy2:
The only pity is that when you're sat in the car you don't see much carbon candy because the returns are plain black.
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Definetly good value for that price. :happy2:
I like 8)
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look good.. :smiley: