MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: Adamski on January 28, 2015, 08:58:59 pm

Title: Rear valance - GT TDi 170
Post by: Adamski on January 28, 2015, 08:58:59 pm

Evening all

I've recently bought a 2007 GT TDi 170, the arse-end of which currently looks like this (not my car - but same bumper):

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi58.tinypic.com%2F5ceuqp.jpg&hash=f4bf06130dfe63a8a0bb04f6d6820238a84b3ac4)

I was going to get it (including the mud flaps) colour coded, but the more I think about it, the more I fancy something like this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/REAR-VALANCE-Volkswagen-GOLF-exhaust/dp/B0086VKT0Q#productDetails

Would this rear valance fit over the GT TDi exhausts, or are they positioned slightly differently?

And does this particular item look decent for the money? Am I better looking elsewhere?

Cheers,
Ad.

Title: Re: Rear valance - GT TDi 170
Post by: Johnny_tro on January 28, 2015, 09:16:24 pm

These are all designed to fit around your exhaust, no problems.

In terms of quality and fit......?? They are never as good as the originals some are good some pretty awfull. Do a little search on here there are posts about which ones ppl have purchased.

Personally I would go for second hand genuine over new copy.

Title: Re: Rear valance - GT TDi 170
Post by: Deako on January 28, 2015, 09:44:53 pm

Definitely don't try and colour code the mud flaps.

Title: Re: Rear valance - GT TDi 170
Post by: Shoduchi on January 29, 2015, 10:07:17 am

Quote from: Deako on January 28, 2015, 09:44:53 pm

Definitely don't try and colour code the mud flaps.

What he said! :scared:

I got one from this ebay store: http://www.ebay.com/itm/261346495307 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/261346495307)

Cheaper and with good enough quality. OEM quality is better but much more expensive in this case. You can see pictures of it fitted and colour coded in my project.

Cheers

Title: Re: Rear valance - GT TDi 170
Post by: Adamski on January 29, 2015, 10:26:48 am

Thanks for the advice.

I've had a good look into this and can't find a single OEM R32 rear valance for sale (new or second hand) - so I'm guessing when they do crop up they ain't cheap.

A fair few people have mentioned a similar item from PPCGB, but their website is down... are these guys still trading?

It now looks like I'll be in the market for a front bumper too... seeing as I slid into the side of a bus this morning in the snow  :sad1:

Title: Re: Rear valance - GT TDi 170
Post by: swedishfireball on January 29, 2015, 11:45:38 am

I have an R32 Rear bottom part for sale. Non-original, unpainted and has the exhaust exits in the GTi/TDi placement. PM me for info as it'll go on Ebay soon.

Title: Re: Rear valance - GT TDi 170
Post by: savdog on January 29, 2015, 11:49:33 am

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,93074.msg933508.html#msg933508