MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Greeners on June 26, 2009, 08:36:20 am
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As if waking up this morning to hear that Michael Jackson was dead wasn't weird enough, I came out the front door to find some thieving scumbag has stolen my black/red front splitter!! :angry015: :angry015: :angry015: :fighting: :fighting: :fighting:
To say I am devastated is an understatment! The car is parked on my drive under the kitchen window and is parked front in! :confused:
Even more upsetting is they must be Golf enthusiasts who knew exactly where all the screws were! They haven't left a mark on the car or even a screw behind!
Needless to say if anyone hears of one for sale or see's one then let me know!!
Not sure I'll make Inters tomorrow now! :sad1:
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Sorry to hear this, completely outrageous. Is nothing sacred nowadays?
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As if waking up this morning to hear that Michael Jackson was dead wasn't weird enough, I came out the front door to find some thieving scumbag has stolen my black/red front splitter!! :angry015: :angry015: :angry015: :fighting: :fighting: :fighting:
To say I am devastated is an understatment! The car is parked on my drive under the kitchen window and is parked front in! :confused:
Even more upsetting is they must be Golf enthusiasts who knew exactly where all the screws were! They haven't left a mark on the car or even a screw behind!
Needless to say if anyone hears of one for sale or see's one then let me know!!
Not sure I'll make Inters tomorrow now! :sad1:
Really gutted for you mate, theiving little tw@ts, i bet the person lives around your area :angry015: :angry015:
although theres no need for the comment about inters!! :confused:
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Soory to hear this Nathan. I can't believe someone would steal a splitter, its so petty. As you say it was probably a VW enthuisiast, will keep my eyes peeled :happy2:
Don't let it put you off coming to Inters, your car will still look the shizz! :happy2:
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The cheeky feckers that's just wrong. U better make to inters mate would not be the same without u and don't let them get one over on u
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What the f*ck!????????????????!!!!!!!
Sorry to hear that Nathan, thats ridiculous!!
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Theiving little gits, they want there sodding hands chopping off, really sorry to hear this Nath.. :fighting:
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Thanks for the words of support chaps!
Ok plan A has just gone out of the window! VW only have 4 in stock in the country and none are close enough for my pal to get it and paint it! :sad1:
Anyone know where I could get a Votex one today? Preferably somewhere in the Midlands? :chicken:
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man thats bad Nathan :sad: little tw*ts. Some consellation they havent damaged it though
Id still go to Inters just to see if it turns up :surprised: then mk5golfgti forum power .......
everyone will be too busy blinded by the shine to notice the splitters gone :happy2:
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Sorry to read about your theft Greenhouse,you should make Inters just to see if some f888er is selling one..I,m on the autojumble and will keep an eye out for you.
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First off i would Frisk Stealth and Matsu. :wink:
On a serious note though its a strange thing to steal i reckon some one did a joe and broke theirs rather than it being cause of the red centre.
Good idea going for the Votex one it is lovely. :happy2:
Have you tried Caz she may be able to find out if anyone has them in stock. :smiley:
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Gutted for you mate, something so individual wont be easy to sell on unless they spray it in which case why choose yours!!
What does the Votex look like?
I hope it works out for inters!!
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Get the vwr one it would hard as nails on yours and it so much thicker than the one joe has on his
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The cheeky feckers that's just wrong. U better make to inters mate would not be the same without u and don't let them get one over on u
.... x2 - Come in the R32 and don't let them bring you down - Double your pain if you miss out Inters. Even get a lift if your missus needs the .:R.
Unbelievable scum!
Come on, Joe, I think the joke is over now - Nathan needs his splitter back and anyway you'll bust it :evilgrin:
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Get the vwr one it would hard as nails on yours and it so much thicker than the one joe has on his
....That's what I'd do too - Great idea, Mat :happy2:
IF it takes your fancy (it might not), Nathan, give Mark at VWR a call early before they leave for Inters - They're setting up today and might be able to bring one if they have a spare or stock.
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The cheeky feckers that's just wrong. U better make to inters mate would not be the same without u and don't let them get one over on u
.... x2 - Come in the R32 and don't let them bring you down - Double your pain if you miss out Inters. Even get a lift if your missus needs the .:R.
Unbelievable scum!
Come on, Joe, I think the joke is over now - Nathan needs his splitter back and anyway you'll bust it :evilgrin:
robin with the dig!! :P :P :grin:
Greeny, DONT get the VWR one or itl be to popular!! :P
awesome GTI should have them in stock, but are overpriced, i could drop by on my way down tomorrow and deliver it to you on saturday? just a thought :smiley:
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Sad News Nathan, get believe someone would do such a thing.
Must be like you say a Mk5 owner thats done it. :mad: :mad:
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Gutted for you Nath,
On the lighter side, have you recieved a randsom note? :smiley:
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I want to keep the car looking OEM (ish) which is why I'd consider the Votex but nothing else.
Thanks again for the comments guys (even you Cheryl! :wink:).
Im so gutted as I relly needed to bring the ED tomorrow as the TT shop are going to look at my dodgy fitting CF mask and VWR are due to fit the revised part to my Short shifter! :sad1:
You guys know what Im like about my car, really don't think I can bring myself to drive it looking like it does! :sad1:
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Gutted to hear that mate, i was a big admirer of your lip :sad:
They wont of course get the b'tards. Prolly some wee chavvy scroate who got a gti for 7k and wants to pimp it....we all work, scrimp and save for our stuff, these wasters just take.
lets send them (whoever they are) some bad korma....
(or karma...both can have the desired effect in the right doses).
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It's so incredible that my first thought was that it was some mates having a laugh, though a joke in very poor taste.
Report it with pic to the police asap - Get it logged into the system. With luck it could be someone ignorant about it being custom. Sounds like a local job because the car was facing in.
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You guys know what Im like about my car, really don't think I can bring myself to drive it looking like it does! :sad1:
....I'm going to be very frank with you about that comment, Nathan! I know you feel absolutely gutted and each of us here would feel the same. However, stop being so anal about how your car looks - What's more important? The quality of your everyday life or what someone might possibly think if they see your car with a piece missing (and it's only temporary anyway).
Be at Inters! Screw how your car looks! It's only temporary and anyway you've got another VeeDub you can go in. Be amongst friends who will give you emotional support and don't stay at home wallowing in misery and consequently being bad company to your family.
P.S.- Also, why let this deny you the perfect opportunity to get your TTshop and VWR subjects sorted out?
Sorry, mate, but I wouldn't consider myself as a friend unless I spoke frankly with you - So you better be at Inters! :smiley:
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yea nath, what robin said!!! :P :P
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As above bring the ed30 you might see a splitter there
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Yeah man....get out and have a spirited drive, that'll cheer you up...
...just heard that MJ did not have a heart attack...he was poisoned eating 12 year old nuts... :embarrassed:
aaaannnd....though there is a rumour going around that he actually had a stroke...he was found in the Childrens ward....
OK Bad tastes jokes sorry... :rolleye:
I'll get me coat....
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As above bring the ed30 you might see a splitter there
Yes look out for a red ed 30 to get one, opps , im coming in the Works Van just incase.
Bring the car Nath, like robin has said, dont dwell on it, it could of been alot worse that someone could of wanted more then just the spoiler.
Chin up mate. It can be replaced, just bad timing. :drinking:
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Thanks Robin I know in my heart everything you say is spot on!
My other concern is that it has exposed the lower undertray and Im worried that this may come loose on the motorway? Any advice appreciated......................
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Sorry to hear about you're loss, its a crap feeling knowing someone touching your property, let alone stealing it!
Set up a camera, if they come back.....beat the sh*te out of them and dump them somewhere :evilgrin:
I've got my Votex front splitter for sale on here as the other buyer let me down...maybe of some use to you?
Harm
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Some better news! My credit card has taken a bashing but I've located a splitter and my Bodyshop man is on his way to collect!
Fingers crossed! :chicken:
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Glad you got it sorted....bolt the splitter on this time!
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Glad you got it sorted....bolt the splitter on this time!
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Cheers fella! :happy2:
It's a shame as I would have loved your Votex one! :love:
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Thanks Robin I know in my heart everything you say is spot on!
My other concern is that it has exposed the lower undertray and Im worried that this may come loose on the motorway? Any advice appreciated......................
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i had this coming home from supertrips, had to stop about 12 times on the motorway in the pissin rain to push it back under.......took me 7 hours to get home!! :laugh:
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Gaffa tape it for now.
Sorry to hear the part got stolen, there are some absolute cnuts out there.
At least you have managed to find one at short notice. Good luck getting it finished in time, and look forward to seeing the car at Inters. :happy2:
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Gaffa tape it for now.
:signLOL: , I take it youve never met Nathan then :wink:
Perfectionism with a capital P :happy2:
Nice one on sourcing a replacement :happy2: , you gonna get it painted pink red this time ? :evilgrin:
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Gaffa tape it for now.
:signLOL: , I take it youve never met Nathan then :wink:
Perfectionism with a capital P :happy2:
Nice one on sourcing a replacement :happy2: , you gonna get it painted pink red this time ? :evilgrin:
:angry015: :P
Won't be time to paint the two colours today so will have to get the Pink/Orange done at a later date! :wink:
What day you going to Inters grumpy man? :chicken:
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no can do hombre , enjoy though :happy2:
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i can only echo what everyone else has said mate. i would be sooo pissed off at everyone and everything if this were me.
but try not ot let it impact on every other aspect of your life... its too short1
oh...... does that mean i gotta take mine off now??? :signLOL:
yake it easy bud
matsu
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Blimey Greeners! Not good. Hope you get it sorted.
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Thats a bloody outrage ! :fighting: I really hope the theiving feckers damaged it getting it off and can't use / sell it. :fighting:
Don't let it stop you coming to Inters m8. Just bring the "R" :happy2:
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I know how you feel :sad: I once had the bonrath grill nicked off my MK2 when it was sitting in my drive over night. Totally gutted and became more than a bit paranoid! Don't let the bar stewards grind you down!
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nath
thieving b'stards, get your a#se down tomorrow to take your mind off it
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Nath, sorry to hear about the terrible news.
Could i ask how much vw want for one. I need one for the front of mine :smiley:
Also, your mate sounds like a good painter, how much would he charge me to paint it diamond black? I'm not far away and don't mind driving for a quality finish and match.
Cheers mate
Ryan
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Gutted for you nath :sad:
Hope its fixed soon mate :happy2:
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Thanks Robin I know in my heart everything you say is spot on!
My other concern is that it has exposed the lower undertray and Im worried that this may come loose on the motorway? Any advice appreciated......................
:sad1:
You also wanna worry about the mice that have got into your engine bay now and are eating away at your wiring loom! :rolleye:
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a late reply from me... :chicken:
gutted for you.. dont know how ppl get away with stuff like that though.. must have taken some time to do..
like said, it must be ppl that know... :grouphug:
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Thanks Robin I know in my heart everything you say is spot on!
My other concern is that it has exposed the lower undertray and Im worried that this may come loose on the motorway? Any advice appreciated......................
:sad1:
You also wanna worry about the mice that have got into your engine bay now and are eating away at your wiring loom! :rolleye:
And the ducks dont forget the ducks. :signLOL:
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Thanks Robin I know in my heart everything you say is spot on!
My other concern is that it has exposed the lower undertray and Im worried that this may come loose on the motorway? Any advice appreciated......................
:sad1:
You also wanna worry about the mice that have got into your engine bay now and are eating away at your wiring loom! :rolleye:
And the ducks dont forget the ducks. :signLOL:
:laugh: :signLOL:
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Sorry to read this mate, hope you get it sorted
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Thanks for all the support guys, it means a lot! :happy2:
I suppose in the scale of life in general this is a minor irritation to most but I really can't describe how my stomach just dropped this morning, a terrible feeling and one I can only liken to having your car stolen!! :fighting:
The good news is my replacement splitter is now fitted all be it minus my signature red splitter but I'll get that sorted soon enough!
A very stressfull day but just glad its over and my baby is now tucked away and ready for a great day at Inters tomorrow! :smiley:
Thanks again all for your support! :grouphug:
Ryan, drop me a PM and I can give you the info you need! :wink:
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Glad its all sorted but gutted it happened in the first place! :angry015:
No twins this weekend then bud! :angry015:
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Just came home and saw this. Sickening, just plain sickening.
Was this anything to do with that incident when someone was trying to jump over your fence?
First off i would Frisk Stealth
Although I know where he lives, there is no way I would do that to him or to anyone else for that matter. Secondly, I live over 150 miles away!
You guys know what Im like about my car, really don't think I can bring myself to drive it looking like it does! :sad1:
I remember the first time I scratched my car. I will never forget it nor the sickening feeling in my stomach at the damage. I couldn't even bear to look at the car, it hurt so much. It was altered but at least your car wasn't damaged. It'd be worse if they damaged the whole front.
Some better news!
It's a great feeling when, though something has gone wrong, it can be fixed pretty quickly.
Will keep a look out round Brum when I head back and it'd be worth keeping an eye on ebay. Probably another ED30 driver. If you know someone in VW.... :evilgrin:
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Glad its all sorted but gutted it happened in the first place! :angry015:
No twins this weekend then bud! :angry015:
Hadn't thought about that! :sad1:
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Cheers Stealth, I know it wasn't you mate, you'd still be there now trying to get it off! :grin:
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^ And there would have been a thread earlier yesterday with him asking how to get the front splitter off! :smiley: :smiley:
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I know the feeling you describe exactly, and it really annoys me how people have no respect for other people's property.
I'm glad you've had a speedy fix and they didn't do any more damage. Be grateful of that, if they had keyed it, imagine the ballache then!
So was it an Ed30 spoiler in black with a red lip? Its a pretty individual mod so hopefully one of us will spot it somewhere!
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Cheers Stealth, I know it wasn't you mate, you'd still be there now trying to get it off! :grin:
I actually lolled - because I know it's true!
^ And there would have been a thread earlier yesterday with him asking how to get the front splitter off! :smiley: :smiley:
Actually I would have just read the manual beforehand.
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Cheers Stealth, I know it wasn't you mate, you'd still be there now trying to get it off! :grin:
^ And there would have been a thread earlier yesterday with him asking how to get the front splitter off! :smiley: :smiley:
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You can't beleive what some people will do!! :sick:
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I know the feeling you describe exactly, and it really annoys me how people have no respect for other people's property.
I'm glad you've had a speedy fix and they didn't do any more damage. Be grateful of that, if they had keyed it, imagine the ballache then!
So was it an Ed30 spoiler in black with a red lip? Its a pretty individual mod so hopefully one of us will spot it somewhere!
Yea mate as i in my sig! :wink:
Can't see anyone being stupid enough to be seen with it on but I can live in hope. Spent quite a bit of time with the Police today and they seemed very interested! :happy2:
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glad its sort of sorted and you are their tomorrow :happy2:
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Nath check Ebay out... :happy2:
Might find something there...
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Sorry to hear Nath, terrible ... just terrible ...
A similar thing happened to me a few years back, had been working on my Mk2 16v and left the bonnet ajar on the back of the drive. Got home from work following day - went to move it - car just kept turning over and over and not firing. Lifted the bonnet and some thieving &^%$££ (you get th idea !) had stolen the dizzy !!! The dizzy !! Couldn't believe it someone had come around with correct spanners and removed it broad daylight !!!
Some people have the most incredible audacity !
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unlucky mate.. sounds like someones building a GTI from all the theiving thats been going down! like that sideskirt :signLOL:
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What this thread needs is a pic of the new splitter! :happy2: And the superglue used to fix it on for life!! :grin:
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Sorry to hear that dude goes to show that there are just jeelous scum other there.
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What this thread needs is a pic of the new splitter! :happy2: And the superglue used to fix it on for life!! :grin:
As requested! :happy2:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGreenouse%2FInters_09%2FP6270011.jpg&hash=7e4620452829bd58a17e402a0fd8e396f4257482)
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car looked class yesterday nath, undersated but class :happy2:
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car looked class yesterday nath, undersated but class :happy2:
Cheers Andy! :happy2:
Had flirted with the idea of leaving the front splitter black but can't live without it, car looks naked! :laugh:
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I like it as it is :smiley:
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:surprised: Did you take off the red lip from the Monzas?
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:surprised: Did you take off the red lip from the Monzas?
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi20.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb242%2Fmagzm8%2Fmale31-male-smiley-whistle-smiley-e.gif&hash=b055fed38c4dc1e0abf0e86f1bde7ec1f1ec25a7) ...... NATH!
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I like it as it is :smiley:
+1 :smiley:
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Erm keep up at the back, he is not called the rim king for nothing these are a set of original huffs that he also owns. :happy2:
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WHAT! Man thats sh!t! Sorry to hear it!
Spose the only minor good thing is that coz its quite individual, people here might be able to spot something like that around!
Spose if people are helping themselves to bits of your car ill take those Recaro's off your hands! lol :wink: