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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: tech1889 on 12 January 2011, 17:11

Title: 4 lamp grille..
Post by: tech1889 on 12 January 2011, 17:11

Hi guys and girls..

On my mk2 the 4 lamp grille has a bit of a broken slat so i want to replace.. is there any where i can get a 'new' one of these preferably genuine ??

looked on BBT and could only see all black model and i want the one with 7? slats and the red line outline if that makes sense ??

cheers in advance

Dan

Title: Re: 4 lamp grille..
Post by: cняis on 12 January 2011, 18:40

aftermarket ones tend to be of poor quality, moulding marks often need trimming off and the plastic clips can be brittle  :sad:

Title: Re: 4 lamp grille..
Post by: tech1889 on 12 January 2011, 20:45

Do VW still do them ??

Title: Re: 4 lamp grille..
Post by: dan_apps on 12 January 2011, 22:15

you will be able to get a tidy one second hand without spending a small fortune, check the breaking section/ebay/other forums.

Title: Re: 4 lamp grille..
Post by: tech1889 on 12 January 2011, 22:16

i just want one where the red outline still looks proper red lol

Title: Re: 4 lamp grille..
Post by: tony_ack on 12 January 2011, 22:34

Think you can still get the 5-slat from VW for about £50. Not sure about 7-slat - I remember when my dad's was nicked off his C-reg GTI in the early '90s he replaced it with a 5-slat, so maybe the 5-slat superceded the 7-slat? May be worth a try anyway.

Title: Re: 4 lamp grille..
Post by: cняis on 13 January 2011, 13:50

repaint the stripe?  :wink:

Title: Re: 4 lamp grille..
Post by: X4MGS on 13 January 2011, 13:58

I bought a brand new one from VW just a couple of months ago... £47.00 Plus Vat (TPS)... Superb make all the differance...

Also worth getting all new screws, mounts and the headlight clips... Just looks so much better..

Only issue is getting new mounts for the drivers lamps if you need them as they are NLA!!

Don't be tempted with ones on Ebay as most have knackered clips!!

Title: Re: 4 lamp grille..
Post by: X4MGS on 13 January 2011, 13:59

Quote from: tony_ack on 12 January 2011, 22:34

Think you can still get the 5-slat from VW for about £50. Not sure about 7-slat - I remember when my dad's was nicked off his C-reg GTI in the early '90s he replaced it with a 5-slat, so maybe the 5-slat superceded the 7-slat? May be worth a try anyway.

Isn't the 7 slat the early version??

like Late Mk1 early MK2??

Title: Re: 4 lamp grille..
Post by: tech1889 on 13 January 2011, 17:28

Well i will grab one of them soon then before they become NLA... I will also check my amount of slats.. i have a late 90spec mk2.. Any one got part numbers ??

Also TPS by me wont serve as not in motor trade.. any ideas ??

Title: Re: 4 lamp grille..
Post by: tony_ack on 13 January 2011, 17:59

7-slat is on the <87 series 1 Golf MK2s.

Not sure why my dad got a 5-slat. Maybe it was superceded. Maybe he just felt like it?

Part no shows as 191853653H QS2 on Vagcat

(http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww165/tony_ack/022.jpg)

Title: Re: 4 lamp grille..
Post by: tech1889 on 13 January 2011, 18:06

Na mine at like that its a 5 slat then i have  :smiley:

Title: Re: 4 lamp grille..
Post by: X4MGS on 13 January 2011, 18:20

The lamps are also different on a 5 slat to a 7 Slat... Different mounting points and mounts AFAIK

The 7 slat lights are like rocking horse pooh to find also...

So saved you some money!!

Title: Re: 4 lamp grille..
Post by: tech1889 on 13 January 2011, 21:05

Thats good news then.. i kinda prefer the 5 slat to be honest.. bit cleaner looking..

Title: Re: 4 lamp grille..
Post by: dan_apps on 13 January 2011, 21:52

Quote from: tech1889 on 13 January 2011, 17:28

Also TPS by me wont serve as not in motor trade.. any ideas ??

befriend someone that works for them, saves u alot of pennies! :wink:

Title: Re: 4 lamp grille..
Post by: tech1889 on 13 January 2011, 21:53

I dont know anyone that works for them lol.. i spoke to one of their drivers and he didnt speak English so that was helpful lol..

Luckily my mate in the trade and has account with them so can still get stuff  :smiley:

Title: Re: 4 lamp grille..
Post by: delirical on 14 January 2011, 16:04

I have one in really good condition, it even has the two inner lamps all in working order pm me your email if you want pics.
Alex

Title: Re: 4 lamp grille..
Post by: delirical on 20 January 2011, 08:38

(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l254/delirical/Golf%20Mk2/191.jpg)
All clips are intact
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l254/delirical/Golf%20Mk2/192.jpg)
The plastic is mint, its just where ive wiped it with a cloth and its drying

(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l254/delirical/Golf%20Mk2/193.jpg)
The lights are new and have the plug on each ready to go.
Not sure how much this is worth tho.

Title: Re: 4 lamp grille..
Post by: delirical on 20 January 2011, 08:39

Sorry the pics are rubbish with my iphone!!

Title: Re: 4 lamp grille..
Post by: tech1889 on 20 January 2011, 09:54

I'm very tempted depending on the price.

Title: Re: 4 lamp grille..
Post by: delirical on 24 January 2011, 14:09

Im not sure mate £50-60 something along those lines, im not sure how much its worth but it is minty.