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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: golfcc on 06 June 2009, 13:08

Title: mk3 cabriolet front wing
Post by: golfcc on 06 June 2009, 13:08

hello to you all.. first post on the site,lookin for info on finding new front wing for my wifes cabriolet .yes it is hers  :smiley: i drive a colour concept and a mk5 gt tdi .any info on where i could buy a wing would be much appreciated vw say golf 3 panel but its not the same ...

Title: Re: mk3 cabriolet front wing
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 06 June 2009, 15:19

Like you mention, as far as i'm aware the mk3 cab front ends were slightly different and updated which utilise some of the design from the later model Golf. Hence your particular model is sometimes referred to as a mk3.5.
Surely a main dealer hasn't told you that it's the same as a standard mk3 wing if you've given them the correct chassis numbers etc?
Have you tried Euro car parts or GSF ?

Title: Re: mk3 cabriolet front wing
Post by: Wayne on 06 June 2009, 17:22

The main difference between standard mk3 and cabrio is that cabrio wings are shorter where they join the sill, you can modify a standard wing to suit.

Title: Re: mk3 cabriolet front wing
Post by: golfcc on 06 June 2009, 18:51

foned vw and eurocarparts even gsf no joy ..went on ebay again and got one from a scrapper ...hooray ...cheers  :grin:

Title: Re: mk3 cabriolet front wing
Post by: LostBok on 07 June 2009, 08:23

as per Thai's comment - make sure it from the correct reg! Only the very, very last of the R-reg's were mk3.5 and pretty much all the S-reg onwards are mk3.5.... front wing, bonnet, mirrors and tailgate are the only real external differences.