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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: bzqtang on 03 May 2010, 15:54

Title: Stolen GTI front grill badge !!!!
Post by: bzqtang on 03 May 2010, 15:54
I just figured out that some jerk ripped off the GTI badge from my front grill. f**kkin bast@rd idi0ts. I'm so gutted but have to get over it.

Someone knows where i can buy a badge like on the pic ? (Pic was taken weeks before the incident.)

(http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/9986/24042010506.jpg) (http://img688.imageshack.us/i/24042010506.jpg/)



cheers

car is Golf MK5 GTI
Title: Re: Stolen GTI front grill badge !!!!
Post by: AlanD on 03 May 2010, 16:50
Dealer. .  .

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/twior/IMG_0140.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/twior/IMG_0139.jpg)


I recently bought a red one from eBay. Bare in mind the eBay one isnt the same fitting so wasnt very simple to fit  :undecided:
Title: Re: Stolen GTI front grill badge !!!!
Post by: bzqtang on 03 May 2010, 16:51
Dealer. .  .

you know how much it would cost? Do they fit it for you ?
Title: Re: Stolen GTI front grill badge !!!!
Post by: AlanD on 03 May 2010, 16:53
Im sure if you ask them they would but it just clips in, its really simple.

As for cost, I'm not sure. They will tell you if give them a call.
Title: Re: Stolen GTI front grill badge !!!!
Post by: bzqtang on 03 May 2010, 16:55
Im sure if you ask them they would but it just clips in, its really simple.

As for cost, I'm not sure. They will tell you if give them a call.

sure thanks mate .. will go tomorrow straight to the dealer and ask them
Title: Re: Stolen GTI front grill badge !!!!
Post by: Merlinman on 03 May 2010, 17:48
About a tenner from your dealer - just clips on - should take you all of 10 seconds  :wink:
Title: Re: Stolen GTI front grill badge !!!!
Post by: bzqtang on 03 May 2010, 19:14
About a tenner from your dealer - just clips on - should take you all of 10 seconds  :wink:

cool .. will get one tomorrow if the vw dealer got them in stock !
Title: Re: Stolen GTI front grill badge !!!!
Post by: marty341 on 03 May 2010, 19:46
Unlucky there mate :sad: what is wrong with these people? like Alan says you can order one up from your dealer! and are a piece of cake to fit.

Or you could go the stealth route and completely de-badge her?? :smiley:
Title: Re: Stolen GTI front grill badge !!!!
Post by: bzqtang on 03 May 2010, 20:22
Unlucky there mate :sad: what is wrong with these people? like Alan says you can order one up from your dealer! and are a piece of cake to fit.

Or you could go the stealth route and completely de-badge her?? :smiley:

lol i dont think i will de-badge it . It just doesnt look 'right' in my opinion.  :grin:
Title: Re: Stolen GTI front grill badge !!!!
Post by: AlanD on 03 May 2010, 21:03
Or you could go the stealth route and completely de-badge her?? :smiley:

Doesnt look right on the standard grille as it would leave a big black "splodgey" area where the badge would clip on and just looks rubbish.
Title: Re: Stolen GTI front grill badge !!!!
Post by: bzqtang on 03 May 2010, 21:11
Or you could go the stealth route and completely de-badge her?? :smiley:

Doesnt look right on the standard grille as it would leave a big black "splodgey" area where the badge would clip on and just looks rubbish.



so true !
Title: Re: Stolen GTI front grill badge !!!!
Post by: stealthwolf on 04 May 2010, 16:23
People have dremelled out the 'splodgy' area to make it look miles better.
Title: Re: Stolen GTI front grill badge !!!!
Post by: bzqtang on 04 May 2010, 19:47
got a new badge today from dealer . Cost: £17 + VAT. Figured out how to clip it in, in 5 min lol
Title: Re: Stolen GTI front grill badge !!!!
Post by: winrya on 04 May 2010, 20:50
got a new badge today from dealer . Cost: £17 + VAT. Figured out how to clip it in, in 5 min lol

WOW, thats some increase, paid £5.21 from a dealer a few years back when mine dropped off while washing it!
Title: Re: Stolen GTI front grill badge !!!!
Post by: marty341 on 04 May 2010, 21:45
got a new badge today from dealer . Cost: £17 + VAT. Figured out how to clip it in, in 5 min lol

Nice one bzq, i take it you bought two? a spare one for next time lol :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Stolen GTI front grill badge !!!!
Post by: bzqtang on 04 May 2010, 22:03
got a new badge today from dealer . Cost: £17 + VAT. Figured out how to clip it in, in 5 min lol

Nice one bzq, i take it you bought two? a spare one for next time lol :laugh: :laugh:


lol nah. Figured i would rip the badge from someone else next time LOL  :laugh: (joking)
Title: Re: Stolen GTI front grill badge !!!!
Post by: moffspeed on 04 May 2010, 22:30
Many years ago in London there was a similar craze for nicking VW badges and using them with a chain as a trendy necklace.

Before the days of CCTV and secure parking there were few deterrents, but one commonly-used ploy was to tape one of these to the back of the badge :

(http://i42.tinypic.com/x0of2u.jpg)


 :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Stolen GTI front grill badge !!!!
Post by: bzqtang on 05 May 2010, 00:10
Many years ago in London there was a similar craze for nicking VW badges and using them with a chain as a trendy necklace.

Before the days of CCTV and secure parking there were few deterrents, but one commonly-used ploy was to tape one of these to the back of the badge :

(http://i42.tinypic.com/x0of2u.jpg)


 :lipsrsealed:

hm yeah i think i might consider the option !
Title: Re: Stolen GTI front grill badge !!!!
Post by: marty341 on 05 May 2010, 09:10
Many years ago in London there was a similar craze for nicking VW badges and using them with a chain as a trendy necklace.

Before the days of CCTV and secure parking there were few deterrents, but one commonly-used ploy was to tape one of these to the back of the badge :

(http://i42.tinypic.com/x0of2u.jpg)


 :lipsrsealed:
:huh: :huh: :laugh: :laugh: