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Title: what front end to have?
Post by: gazman1011 on 07 February 2011, 18:36

hi all,

thought id ask you guys, im new to the mk2 world, previous mk3 owner, the car had the vento front end, but im wanting to out the golf front end with the 4 lights! witch looks better?

thanks guys

Title: Re: what front end to have?
Post by: emery1990 on 07 February 2011, 18:39

 Best between 2 or 4 lights ?

Title: Re: what front end to have?
Post by: gazman1011 on 07 February 2011, 18:42

sorry no best between vento front or golf!

Title: Re: what front end to have?
Post by: Andy! on 07 February 2011, 21:55

The two are not compatible in any sense of the word.

Title: Re: what front end to have?
Post by: tech1889 on 07 February 2011, 22:02

Vento is mk3 golf only..

Title: Re: what front end to have?
Post by: dan_apps on 07 February 2011, 22:12

you can have a jetta front end which is similar.

Title: Re: what front end to have?
Post by: rich1977 on 07 February 2011, 23:20

Quote from: dan_apps on 07 February 2011, 22:12

you can have a jetta front end which is similar.

and looks awefull on a golf imho. 4 light ftw

Title: Re: what front end to have?
Post by: Wayne on 08 February 2011, 00:12

Standard 4 light grill is best  :cool:

Title: Re: what front end to have?
Post by: Sam on 08 February 2011, 00:18

Driver front is the best

Title: Re: what front end to have?
Post by: jackytwoshoes on 08 February 2011, 00:33

JETTA FTW. :cool:

Title: Re: what front end to have?
Post by: Sam on 08 February 2011, 00:35

Quote from: jackytwoshoes on 08 February 2011, 00:33

JETTA FTW. :cool:

Its just 'look at my Im a rare golf... actually im just a gti'

Title: Re: what front end to have?
Post by: Alec on 08 February 2011, 01:34

Golf front with 4 lamps

Title: Re: what front end to have?
Post by: gazman1011 on 08 February 2011, 09:39

thanks guys, sorry about getting it mixed up as i was a previous mk3 driver! ill be changing it to the 4 lights asap them, anyone get one going with slam pannal?

Title: Re: what front end to have?
Post by: jackytwoshoes on 08 February 2011, 12:10

Quote from: caistor_bmx on 08 February 2011, 00:35

Quote from: jackytwoshoes on 08 February 2011, 00:33

JETTA FTW. :cool:

Its just 'look at my Im a rare golf... actually im just a gti'

More that it's hip to be square.

Title: Re: what front end to have?
Post by: Lewy on 08 February 2011, 12:29

Westmoreland or Rallye, but be prepared to have your pants pulled down!

Avg price for a good set-up is about £400-500.

Title: Re: what front end to have?
Post by: cняis on 08 February 2011, 13:26

Quote from: gazman1011 on 08 February 2011, 09:39

thanks guys, sorry about getting it mixed up as i was a previous mk3 driver! ill be changing it to the 4 lights asap them, anyone get one going with slam pannal?

best bet is sourcing all the bits in a scrappy, gives you chance to acquire all the correct bolts and fixings, and you can work out how it assembles together. its not difficult to remove all the parts; 2 screws on the grill (plus a handful of clips, be careful), unplug the spotlamps and pull the grill away, undo the radiator mount bolts (2 on top), 7 bolts hold the slam panel on (comes off complete with the horn and headlamps, dont forget the bolt in the centre behind the bumper) and lift it up and away. the bumper can stay in place. i did it 3 cars up in the local scrappy without falling off so its dead easy.  :grin:

 most second hand grills have broken clips though so be prepared to splash out on a new one.

Title: Re: what front end to have?
Post by: Martz on 08 February 2011, 20:33

I have all the bits you need for a 4 gti set up. PM me if you want prices.

As for type of front end, it's your choice at the end of the day. I have had jetta, standard, rallye blah de blah de blah.

Do as you feel. it's your car.  :smiley:

Title: Re: what front end to have?
Post by: Dmonday on 09 February 2011, 00:18

Single lamps, 7 Slat badged grill with small bumpers :cool:

Title: Re: what front end to have?
Post by: cняis on 09 February 2011, 20:22

Quote from: Dmonday on 09 February 2011, 00:18

Single lamps, 7 Slat badged grill with small bumpers :cool:

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