MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: monte on October 14, 2009, 10:58:54 am
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Can anyone tell me how much the Front VW badges cost from the Stealers?
Recently I painted mine Satin Black!( to a real high quality finish-might I add) and I am just not struck on it. Don't get me wrong, I think the blacked out front badges look awesome on every colour GTi,......except reflex Silver. I dont know what it is about the chrome one.....It just looks better than the black one on my car. :sad1:
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you could always try n swap with someone for a standard silver one mate
save money
where abouts are you??
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Lincoln mate!
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someone around your area may change then mate, i would have but too far, you could probs get some cash ur way aswell for the swap if its in good nick
just an idea
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They are about £12 + vat from dealer
Sometime have one in stock too
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They are about £12 + vat from dealer
Sometime have one in stock too
Oh well thats not bad! i was thinking megabucks at the stealers!
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or just buy one from dubsports? Cost circa £20 all nice and satin delivered to your door. :happy2:
http://www.dubstopimports.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=421710999 (http://www.dubstopimports.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=421710999)
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or just buy one from dubsports? Cost circa £20 all nice and satin delivered to your door. :happy2:
http://www.dubstopimports.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=421710999 (http://www.dubstopimports.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=421710999)
That does look good :happy2: but im afraid you got it back-to-front mate. :wink:
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I've thought about changing the badge to a black one but on a black GTI IMO the silver looks awesome.
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:laugh:
should read these posts eh! Sorry dudes :star:
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I've thought about changing the badge to a black one but on a black GTI IMO the silver looks awesome.
Black looks evil on black cars (IMO)
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(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fe58%2Fwinrya%2FIMG_1416.jpg&hash=04c095b5882757f7d732670ebdabd2f6e50e5453)
after
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I've thought about changing the badge to a black one but on a black GTI IMO the silver looks awesome.
Black looks evil on black cars (IMO)
before
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fe58%2Fwinrya%2FIMG_1416.jpg&hash=04c095b5882757f7d732670ebdabd2f6e50e5453)
after
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I agree 110% :evilgrin:
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Monte if your coming to the blackpool meet at the weekend then i will swap with you. Mine has the carbon wrap on it at the minute so you can see if this suits your car more, if not then you can just pull it off and your back to chrome. :happy2:
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i would of swapped with you but i painted mine black as well
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fcc20%2Fmaxitrol%2FIMG_1245.jpg&hash=2a169fb892af677fc86fbf6456633247272cacc5)
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Carlo....that meet is 1pm
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I've got one with a tiny stone chip on it if you want to swap ?.
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Of course you could always go for a carbon fibre one. No paint chips and a little bling for the front end.
Goes well with silver too :happy2:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ft8%2Fhurdy_album%2FCarbonfrontbadge005a.jpg&hash=4226243f7893e611a99ecc71ec06f5434c6b4346)
And the rear :wink:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fhurdy_album%2FCleaned_ED30%2FCleanedED30pics24032009012.jpg&hash=231f999958b6e3a4a4d7fc478277298d8717519e)
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Are the front ones easy to swap over? After seeing that image I think I fancy a black one, to complement my black car.
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Are the front ones easy to swap over? After seeing that image I think I fancy a black one, to complement my black car.
They are once the front grill is off. Not recommended to try and remove without the grille off as once the tabs are damaged it makes it easier for the theiving little Beastie Boys to nick em! :fighting:
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Is the front grill easy to take off?
I do like an easy life you see....
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Are the front ones easy to swap over? After seeing that image I think I fancy a black one, to complement my black car.
They are once the front grill is off. Not recommended to try and remove without the grille off as once the tabs are damaged it makes it easier for the theiving little Beastie Boys to nick em! :fighting:
.........i did mine in about 30 seconds without taking the grill off.All i did was lift bonet,get a tin of wd40 fit the extension tube & spray round the back of the badge & then squirt through the front of the badge.Leave it a couple of mins to soak in & then twist badge about a quarter turn anti clockwise & the badge comes out.Simples. :wink:
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Is the front grill easy to take off?
I do like an easy life you see....
Its really easy 4 torx screws to undo then just lift off, its that easy i have started taking mine off to wash the car its easier to dry the grill when off the car. :happy2:
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Nice, then it is ordered!
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Hurdy,
I know this is going to look like I pretty much want a copy of your car, what with having the same stereo and all, but where did you get teh badge from? Was it the group buy? Are there still any available, as I am having the carbon style vinyl done on the front think that the badge would look cool with it.
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Got my badge this morning, and have fitted it, using the 30° rotation method. I'm very pleased with it!
Not too exciting you might say, however this, although it's only a small change, represents my first foray into the world of modding!
:jumping:
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Got my badge this morning, and have fitted it, using the 30° rotation method. I'm very pleased with it!
Not too exciting you might say, however this, although it's only a small change, represents my first foray into the world of modding!
:jumping:
Just twist anti-clockwise was the method I used too :happy2: The black badge looked Ok on mine, but on a silver car I prefer the standard badge.
What color is your car Andrew? They really do look great on the BMP GTi's
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Got my badge this morning, and have fitted it, using the 30° rotation method. I'm very pleased with it!
Not too exciting you might say, however this, although it's only a small change, represents my first foray into the world of modding!
:jumping:
Just twist anti-clockwise was the method I used too :happy2: The black badge looked Ok on mine, but on a silver car I prefer the standard badge.
What color is your car Andrew? They really do look great on the BMP GTi's
that almost sounds racist monte, you yellow belly :surprised:
(my opinion for what its worth is stealth looks cool to me so i will be going for the standard look! stick with the normal badges etc imo :happy2:)
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My car is black. Feedback do far has been very good!
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Of course you could always go for a carbon fibre one. No paint chips and a little bling for the front end.
Goes well with silver too :happy2:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ft8%2Fhurdy_album%2FCarbonfrontbadge005a.jpg&hash=4226243f7893e611a99ecc71ec06f5434c6b4346)
Any more pics? Is the carbon on the face or inside the badge too?
Can anyone explain how to get the front badge out as I thought it was as simple as pulling it out but clearly not unlike my mk2 golf's! :innocent:
Thanks
Vick :smiley:
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It easy. I just grabbed hold by putting my fingers in the holes in between the V and the W and turn it to the left. It should then just pull out! :happy2:
:sad1: EDIT* Please DON'T use this method, as the clips on the back of the badge can break* :sad1:
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It easy. I just grabbed hold by putting my fingers in the holes in between the V and the W and turn it to the left. It should then just pull out! :happy2:
Thanks buddy, I will give it a try tomorrow :happy2:
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Carlo,
I agree with you, i couldnt picture my badge black... i didnt seem to think it would go well with silver.
You dont need to do anything with the once you've lowered the car.
Keep it subtle looking :happy2:
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^^^ you got the stubby sharan aerial sorted yet Rich?^^^
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yes yes i've got one on now :)
Got it last week... very subtle mod :smiley: :smiley:
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It easy. I just grabbed hold by putting my fingers in the holes in between the V and the W and turn it to the left. It should then just pull out! :happy2:
Thanks buddy, I will give it a try tomorrow :happy2:
If you do it this way you can easy snap the clips. :sad1:
It only takes about 2 minutes to take the grill off and do it properly. 4 torx screws and its done. :happy2:
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It easy. I just grabbed hold by putting my fingers in the holes in between the V and the W and turn it to the left. It should then just pull out! :happy2:
Thanks buddy, I will give it a try tomorrow :happy2:
If you do it this way you can easy snap the clips. :sad1:
It only takes about 2 minutes to take the grill off and do it properly. 4 torx screws and its done. :happy2:
Or dear mate, I did it and only just read your post!! :sad1: The clips broke!! Having a new one under warranty hopefully when it goes in :signLOL: :popcornsoda:
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Damn :jumping: I read TC's post too and I was hoping it would all go smoothly for you mate. If I would have known there was any risk of breakage I would not have suggested this :sad1: I read the twist method somewhere and went straight ahead and did it. I had no problems with mine, although I did notice after taking it out and putting it back in alot of times, it did feel a little looser.
I will edit my earlier post now, so that others that may read the thread wont use this method :happy2:
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I took mine out by simply sticking my fingers in, rotating it anti-clockwise then pulling out. That's the way it's meant to be done according to VW. I had no problems when I did this. You must have been unlucky :confused:
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I took mine out by simply sticking my fingers in, rotating it anti-clockwise then pulling out. That's the way it's meant to be done according to VW. I had no problems when I did this. You must have been unlucky :confused:
I did the same, came out very easily without any damage
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Damn :jumping: I read TC's post too and I was hoping it would all go smoothly for you mate. If I would have known there was any risk of breakage I would not have suggested this :sad1: I read the twist method somewhere and went straight ahead and did it. I had no problems with mine, although I did notice after taking it out and putting it back in alot of times, it did feel a little looser.
I will edit my earlier post now, so that others that may read the thread wont use this method :happy2:
See reply number #18 :innocent:
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Damn :jumping: I read TC's post too and I was hoping it would all go smoothly for you mate. If I would have known there was any risk of breakage I would not have suggested this :sad1: I read the twist method somewhere and went straight ahead and did it. I had no problems with mine, although I did notice after taking it out and putting it back in alot of times, it did feel a little looser.
I will edit my earlier post now, so that others that may read the thread wont use this method :happy2:
Dude your way worked fine but when I removed it I was bending the clips and managed to snap one as it felt loose so i was 'adjusting' then to make it tighter :ashamed: