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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: KennyGTI on 26 August 2010, 21:17

Title: Golf R Lights On And Mudflaps! Now What!?
Post by: KennyGTI on 26 August 2010, 21:17
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Not the best pics for showing the mudflaps but i am delighted with them! Love the look on the lowered car, makes it look a little more lowered and a nice finish  :smiley:

Next in line is deciding whether to buy xenons, putting the Golf R lights has gave me the taste for them and the non xenon lights look even more p**h now  :cry:

P.S. Had a wee play with a Focus ST with a remap tonight and it was very tight till the higher speeds and i gaind 2 to 3 car lengths! :laugh: Thought the Focus would of been quicker but there you go.
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Post by: loki86 on 26 August 2010, 21:22
looks top tits man  :cool:
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Post by: am1w on 26 August 2010, 21:32
Kenny: I would love Xenons too. Bumper will have to come off etc  and it is quite a job. Find 2 pairs at a good price and I'll buy one pair. I wish I had ordered.
Title: Re: Golf R Lights On And Mudflaps! Now What!?
Post by: Exonian on 27 August 2010, 05:30
Kenny, I seem to remember you saying you spent a fortune modifying you Polo and wouldn't be doing the same to the Golf.......... :grin:
Addictive stuff isn't it.
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Post by: Neil gti on 27 August 2010, 07:22
Looking good Kenny,
The R lights and bigger tailpipes really finish the back end off IMO  :cool:
They also go really well with the Candy White,

I think your wife is waiting for you to take some clothes to charity shop in your 2nd pic   :rolleyes: :grin: :grin:
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Post by: MAW73 on 27 August 2010, 07:27
Your car looks very nice indeed. How about a different set of wheels?
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Post by: FroGTI on 27 August 2010, 10:18
Looking good there, Kenny :smiley:

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Post by: am1w on 27 August 2010, 10:24
Kenny don't listen to MAW. Your wheels are fine. He's just trying to bleed you bank balance by very cleverly playing on your mod fetish!
Title: Re: Golf R Lights On And Mudflaps! Now What!?
Post by: MAW73 on 27 August 2010, 11:56
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/kenny1601/gtiaug3.jpg)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/kenny1601/gtiaug2.jpg)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/kenny1601/gtiaug.jpg)

Not the best pics for showing the mudflaps but i am delighted with them! Love the look on the lowered car, makes it look a little more lowered and a nice finish  :smiley:

Next in line is deciding whether to buy xenons, putting the Golf R lights has gave me the taste for them and the non xenon lights look even more p**h now  :cry:

P.S. Had a wee play with a Focus ST with a remap tonight and it was very tight till the higher speeds and i gaind 2 to 3 car lengths! :laugh: Thought the Focus would of been quicker but there you go.

Take it back Kenny... some bast@rd's only fitted 3 doors on your car...  :evil:
Title: Re: Golf R Lights On And Mudflaps! Now What!?
Post by: KennyGTI on 27 August 2010, 12:10
Thanks for all the comments! Plus the cheeky ones!  :grin:

Not the wife just the GF, and yes she thinks am a bit of a dork for taking pictures of the car :nerd: not sure what she is doing at th door tho  :huh:

Am1w - i have sent SteveP an email regarding the lights so waiting to hear back from him so will let you know how much etc  :smiley:

Exonian i really did believe i could keep this car and not mod it! I tried i really did  :cry: :grin:

MAW not getting wheels now, been talked out of it on here! Next I want a set of xenons!  :cool:

Title: Re: Golf R Lights On And Mudflaps! Now What!?
Post by: gizzywizzy on 27 August 2010, 12:59
Is that an A4 parked in front of the GTI, if so how does it compare with the GTI eg internal plastics and finish?

I have a mate who drives an A3 and IMHO it looks a bit dated now and some of the plastics are not up to scratch, my mate loves all things Audi and won't hear a word of criticism so I have to keep my mouth tightly zipped :grin: (I find it very hard) LOL.

I love the xenons on my car and although they were an expensive option I think the light they give off and the look of them is ace.

All the best

Gizzy
Title: Re: Golf R Lights On And Mudflaps! Now What!?
Post by: am1w on 27 August 2010, 15:11
Right, first things last:

Gizzy: Totally agree that the A3 looks tres dated especially the 5 door which is in  dire need of plastic surgery. I drove an S3 and I felt disconnected with the road. Plus it had a weird and lumpy ride. Made me feel physically sick. And stop rubbing in  your 'Xenon love' you evil lush! Yes we know you've now got what it takes with your latest illumination.

Kenny: I've asked for Darren and Steve to look out for Xenons. I think we will have a long wait unless we buy them from eBay and the bits from Kutec. Very pricey with the fitting.

MAW: Don't wind Kenny as he will go and retro-fit an extra pair of doors to his car! Nothing is beyond him!
Title: Re: Golf R Lights On And Mudflaps! Now What!?
Post by: KennyGTI on 28 August 2010, 08:25
Is that an A4 parked in front of the GTI, if so how does it compare with the GTI eg internal plastics and finish?

I have a mate who drives an A3 and IMHO it looks a bit dated now and some of the plastics are not up to scratch, my mate loves all things Audi and won't hear a word of criticism so I have to keep my mouth tightly zipped :grin: (I find it very hard) LOL.

I love the xenons on my car and although they were an expensive option I think the light they give off and the look of them is ace.

All the best

Gizzy
Yeah, its my old mans car. My mum has an A3 aswell, 58 plate (i think) and its much nicer than the Golf inside am afraid to say :lipsrsealed: Such a nice car to drive, lovely steering wheel and really nice finishing touches inside all in all much nicer to drive than the Golf, feels more classier! Only think that lets it down is the engine.........1.6 slowmo!!!
Title: Re: Golf R Lights On And Mudflaps! Now What!?
Post by: KennyGTI on 28 August 2010, 08:28
Right, first things last:

Gizzy: Totally agree that the A3 looks tres dated especially the 5 door which is in  dire need of plastic surgery. I drove an S3 and I felt disconnected with the road. Plus it had a weird and lumpy ride. Made me feel physically sick. And stop rubbing in  your 'Xenon love' you evil lush! Yes we know you've now got what it takes with your latest illumination.

Kenny: I've asked for Darren and Steve to look out for Xenons. I think we will have a long wait unless we buy them from eBay and the bits from Kutec. Very pricey with the fitting.

MAW: Don't wind Kenny as he will go and retro-fit an extra pair of doors to his car! Nothing is beyond him!


Gizzy did you aftermarket fit Xenons or come with the car?

Am1w am thinking about asking Steve to get them for me straight from VW instead of hanging about waiting for a set on ebay! Winter is approaching! Lets be safe out there  :cool: and look good! :rolleyes:
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Post by: am1w on 28 August 2010, 08:36
Kenny if we both do it, we'll be the first Mk6 owners to do so! It's a hell of a job.
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Post by: KennyGTI on 28 August 2010, 09:05
Do you know whats involved in fitting them? Am not bothered about headlight washers, and maybe with out the auto adjustment for now?
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Post by: am1w on 28 August 2010, 10:16
Kenny, it's the law to have washers with Xenons. This will be a problem as you will need a new bumper for the washer jets and some extra plumbing, I feel. I've got washers. The self-levelling is not that hard to install as it comes as a complete kit. I bet this has put you off, sorry.
Title: Re: Golf R Lights On And Mudflaps! Now What!?
Post by: KennyGTI on 28 August 2010, 15:13
Am not bothered about having headlight washers. Ran about in my Polo with aftermarket xenons with no probs. Never knew the auto levellers came with the kit, though that wasanother add on you had to buy?
Title: Re: Golf R Lights On And Mudflaps! Now What!?
Post by: am1w on 28 August 2010, 15:19
You buy the Xenons, auto levellers separately which includes wiring etc. I think!
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Post by: SteveP on 28 August 2010, 19:53
You buy the Xenons, auto levellers separately which includes wiring etc. I think!

Not 100% right, the adapters for the lights are separate from auto levellers.

Also is not a legal requirement for the washers either, that's a requirement for new cars, cars retrofitted with properly aligned xenons will have no issues with the fuzz or MOT's.
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Post by: am1w on 28 August 2010, 19:59
I stand corrected by the Oracle! But is not a hell of a task and very expensive to retro-fit them? Does not the bumper have to be removed?
Title: Re: Golf R Lights On And Mudflaps! Now What!?
Post by: KennyGTI on 28 August 2010, 20:07
Steve can you pm me a price for them again please. Sorry for being a pain :rolleyes:

bumper off is a piece of p*** am1w, you could manage it no bother!
Title: Re: Golf R Lights On And Mudflaps! Now What!?
Post by: am1w on 28 August 2010, 20:09
So one does not need to purchase the auto-levers either?
But I do fancy the dancing.
Costs?
Title: Re: Golf R Lights On And Mudflaps! Now What!?
Post by: SteveP on 28 August 2010, 20:15
I am working on the pricing and will have an answer after the bank holiday :smiley:
Title: Re: Golf R Lights On And Mudflaps! Now What!?
Post by: am1w on 28 August 2010, 20:17
Well Kenny one would think it would be but the VW bodyshop took 4 goes to align mine with the wings after they re-painted it and it is still not right!
I seem to be very unlucky with my bumpers! Hence my wariness!
Title: Re: Golf R Lights On And Mudflaps! Now What!?
Post by: am1w on 28 August 2010, 20:18
Steve thou art a star!
Title: Re: Golf R Lights On And Mudflaps! Now What!?
Post by: KennyGTI on 28 August 2010, 22:23
Well Kenny one would think it would be but the VW bodyshop took 4 goes to align mine with the wings after they re-painted it and it is still not right!
I seem to be very unlucky with my bumpers! Hence my wariness!
had the same problem with my polo after changing the intercooler but that's not enough to put me off some sexy xenons! :cool:

good man Steve, looking forward to hearing the prices!  :smiley:
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Post by: gizzywizzy on 29 August 2010, 22:53
Right, first things last:

Gizzy: Totally agree that the A3 looks tres dated especially the 5 door which is in  dire need of plastic surgery. I drove an S3 and I felt disconnected with the road. Plus it had a weird and lumpy ride. Made me feel physically sick. And stop rubbing in  your 'Xenon love' you evil lush! Yes we know you've now got what it takes with your latest illumination.

Kenny: I've asked for Darren and Steve to look out for Xenons. I think we will have a long wait unless we buy them from eBay and the bits from Kutec. Very pricey with the fitting.

MAW: Don't wind Kenny as he will go and retro-fit an extra pair of doors to his car! Nothing is beyond him!


Gizzy did you aftermarket fit Xenons or come with the car? No I specced them with the car.

Am1w am thinking about asking Steve to get them for me straight from VW instead of hanging about waiting for a set on ebay! Winter is approaching! Lets be safe out there  :cool: and look good! :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Golf R Lights On And Mudflaps! Now What!?
Post by: KennyGTI on 30 August 2010, 09:44
Right, first things last:

Gizzy: Totally agree that the A3 looks tres dated especially the 5 door which is in  dire need of plastic surgery. I drove an S3 and I felt disconnected with the road. Plus it had a weird and lumpy ride. Made me feel physically sick. And stop rubbing in  your 'Xenon love' you evil lush! Yes we know you've now got what it takes with your latest illumination.

Kenny: I've asked for Darren and Steve to look out for Xenons. I think we will have a long wait unless we buy them from eBay and the bits from Kutec. Very pricey with the fitting.

MAW: Don't wind Kenny as he will go and retro-fit an extra pair of doors to his car! Nothing is beyond him!


Gizzy did you aftermarket fit Xenons or come with the car? No I specced them with the car.

Am1w am thinking about asking Steve to get them for me straight from VW instead of hanging about waiting for a set on ebay! Winter is approaching! Lets be safe out there  :cool: and look good! :rolleyes:
That would of been the sensible thing for me and am1w to do  :rolleyes:
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Post by: gizzywizzy on 31 August 2010, 20:24
Right, first things last:

Gizzy: Totally agree that the A3 looks tres dated especially the 5 door which is in  dire need of plastic surgery. I drove an S3 and I felt disconnected with the road. Plus it had a weird and lumpy ride. Made me feel physically sick. And stop rubbing in  your 'Xenon love' you evil lush! Yes we know you've now got what it takes with your latest illumination.

Kenny: I've asked for Darren and Steve to look out for Xenons. I think we will have a long wait unless we buy them from eBay and the bits from Kutec. Very pricey with the fitting.

MAW: Don't wind Kenny as he will go and retro-fit an extra pair of doors to his car! Nothing is beyond him!


Gizzy did you aftermarket fit Xenons or come with the car? No I specced them with the car.

Am1w am thinking about asking Steve to get them for me straight from VW instead of hanging about waiting for a set on ebay! Winter is approaching! Lets be safe out there  :cool: and look good! :rolleyes:
That would of been the sensible thing for me and am1w to do  :rolleyes:

Aye, you live and learn :wink:
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Post by: am1w on 31 August 2010, 20:27
 .... and learn and live with it! :grin:
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Post by: gizzywizzy on 31 August 2010, 20:39
.... and learn and live with it! :grin:

Yes, but you're finding that hard to do :grin:
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Post by: am1w on 31 August 2010, 20:59
.... and learn and live with it! :grin:
Yes, but you're finding that hard to do :grin:

Not really. :tongue: More concerned with my rear bumper. :sad:
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Post by: gizzywizzy on 31 August 2010, 22:37
.... and learn and live with it! :grin:
Yes, but you're finding that hard to do :grin:

Not really. :tongue: More concerned with my rear bumper. :sad:

What is happening in that regard? :huh:
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Post by: am1w on 31 August 2010, 23:11
.... and learn and live with it! :grin:
Yes, but you're finding that hard to do :grin:
Not really. :tongue: More concerned with my rear bumper. :sad:
What is happening in that regard? :huh:

I'll hear from them tomorrow.
I will e-mail Chris Craft, MD VW UK, if I don't get satisfaction. I will also contact some motor organisations + What Car? and AutoExpress.
Title: Re: Golf R Lights On And Mudflaps! Now What!?
Post by: KennyGTI on 01 September 2010, 08:53
am1w, are you still interested in a set on xenons?  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Golf R Lights On And Mudflaps! Now What!?
Post by: gizzywizzy on 01 September 2010, 13:07
.... and learn and live with it! :grin:
Yes, but you're finding that hard to do :grin:
Not really. :tongue: More concerned with my rear bumper. :sad:
What is happening in that regard? :huh:

I'll hear from them tomorrow.
I will e-mail Chris Craft, MD VW UK, if I don't get satisfaction. I will also contact some motor organisations + What Car? and AutoExpress.


Got the bit between your teeth then!! :wink:
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Post by: am1w on 01 September 2010, 13:39
am1w, are you still interested in a set on xenons?  :rolleyes:

Yes I am Kenny :smiley: