MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: Changing Rear Valence
Post by: brown-1234 on August 21, 2012, 10:07:28 pm

Hi

So i changed my rear valence on my GT140 to the GTI one today and ive noticed that the wheel arch linner does not match the new bumper, I didnt know this before changing as i was told it was straight swap. Anyone know best place to try and find off cuts ?

Also i was wondering if the upper part of the rear bumper is different ? Just the GTI valence does not look flush with the bumper like the 140 on used to.

Any one done this to there and found the same ?

Thanks

Title: Re: Changing Rear Valence
Post by: johnston on August 22, 2012, 10:43:29 am

not done exactly that but i changed my gti one for a r32 one and the liner didnt fit the same, i.e holes didnt line up, i just made some new holes and cable tied it on..

Title: Re: Changing Rear Valence
Post by: RedRobin on August 22, 2012, 10:45:52 am

^^^^
What would we do without cable ties!?  :laugh:

Don't forget to inform your insurer about this body part change.

Title: Re: Changing Rear Valence
Post by: johnston on August 22, 2012, 05:29:55 pm

haha, i know robin they come in too handy!

Title: Re: Changing Rear Valence
Post by: Fletch..gti on August 22, 2012, 05:41:00 pm

Just about to replace my valance , gti it's like for like . I take it , it should fit ok with out messing about ? First time taking bumper off so a little worried about it

Title: Re: Changing Rear Valence
Post by: AA on August 22, 2012, 06:49:37 pm

 The GTI valance needs GTI arch liners and GTI flaps.
  I noticed the fitment wasn't quite right. I explained this to the paintshop and when I got the car back it was sorted.
 I obviously didnt do a great job of attaching the valance :signLOL: :signLOL: