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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: BrigGTi on 31 March 2011, 07:40

Title: Mud Flaps
Post by: BrigGTi on 31 March 2011, 07:40
Hello,

Anyone got mud flaps fitted?  After several hours cleaning off tar deposits, I got the dealers to fit front mud flaps when it was in getting some other work done.  If memory serves me right, I think the GTi flaps were around £15 more expensive than the other models.
After looking at a colleagues GT TDi who also has flaps, they appear to be identical to his!
Why have I paid an extra £15???!!!  Have they fitted the correct ones?  Should they have a GTi/VW badge on them or have they bumped me?

Cheers for your thoughts

Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: Buck on 31 March 2011, 11:03
There are a few mud flappers on here ;)

I'm thinking of getting some too

I'm told that the fitting on the "GTI/GTD" ones is different but I seem to remember that it is the rears only that are different due to the bumper shape/style?

Why this warrants another £15 is beyond me but economies of scale will play a part I guess...
Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: JoeGTI on 31 March 2011, 11:23
Yeah, probably only the rears are different as the rear bumper on the GTI/D is deeper/larger than standard, whereas the front wheel arches are identical to standard - the side skirts on the MKVI don't "interfere" with the front wheel arch like they did in the MKV...
Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: Captain Sensible on 31 March 2011, 12:12
Hello,

Anyone got mud flaps fitted?  After several hours cleaning off tar deposits, I got the dealers to fit front mud flaps when it was in getting some other work done.  If memory serves me right, I think the GTi flaps were around £15 more expensive than the other models.
After looking at a colleagues GT TDi who also has flaps, they appear to be identical to his!
Why have I paid an extra £15???!!!  Have they fitted the correct ones?  Should they have a GTi/VW badge on them or have they bumped me?

Cheers for your thoughts



Mine were fitted all round when I picked up the car. Cant remember the cost but they are plain with no logo.
Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: Keithuk on 31 March 2011, 12:39
Well if you look in the Golf Accessories Brochure (https://www.volkswagen.co.uk/assets\common\pdf\accessories\golf-vi-accessories.pdf) is says

Volkswagen Genuine Mudflaps
Our mudflaps protect the underbody, the bumper and the rear of your Golf from heavy soiling. Not suitable for R line.

For the front
Part number 5K0 075 111 - £62.00 ETKA says £34.73

For the rear
Part number 5K0 075 101 - £62.00 ETKA says £34.73

GTI models
Part number 5K0 075 105 - £78.00 ETKA says £51.06

So I wonder why the GTI is dearer?
Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: The Doc on 31 March 2011, 13:04
I've got them on The front of mine, they seem to keep your door mirrors cleaner too  :wink:
Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: flc1962 on 31 March 2011, 17:25
Put the part numbers into ebay, they are the same 1's if they have any and sooooooo much cheaper
Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: BrigGTi on 31 March 2011, 19:25
I requested flappers on the rear but they told me the would not fit the GTi?
Well thats what the dealers told me.  I think they they would help a lot on the back as well.
Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: Buck on 31 March 2011, 20:34
I requested flappers on the rear but they told me the would not fit the GTi?
Well thats what the dealers told me.  I think they they would help a lot on the back as well.

Well that was a half truth from them - standards don't fit - they have to be the GTI ones so go back and tell them they need to get themselves sorted - the front should have been the same price as they are the standard ones? You shouldn't have paid £15 more for those?
Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: BrigGTi on 01 April 2011, 07:53
Cheers Buck.
Going back this afternoon anyway to have the two rear alloys changed so will speak to them then.
You always seem to have the answer for me mate!
Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: avalon on 05 April 2011, 12:32
Got them on the front of mine.

The car though is still peppered with tar spots.



Ava
Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: dubber36 on 05 April 2011, 14:58
Not GTI rears, but I just bought these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-mk6-OEM-SPLASH-GUARDS-MUD-FLAPS-FR-RR-/280652136880?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item41582bc1b0 They came within 4 days from Poland. They are genuine VW parts, not cheap copies. So if you have paid full price at the dealers, sorry.
Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: CHB100 on 05 April 2011, 15:11
Not GTI rears, but I just bought these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-mk6-OEM-SPLASH-GUARDS-MUD-FLAPS-FR-RR-/280652136880?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item41582bc1b0 They came within 4 days from Poland. They are genuine VW parts, not cheap copies. So if you have paid full price at the dealers, sorry.

Hi, you say not GTI rears but they claim to fit Mk6 GTI? Have you fitted these to a MK6 GTI? Cheers
Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: KennyGTI on 05 April 2011, 16:05
Just to let you know, they are a pain in the arse to fit! :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: dubber36 on 05 April 2011, 16:16
Not GTI rears, but I just bought these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-mk6-OEM-SPLASH-GUARDS-MUD-FLAPS-FR-RR-/280652136880?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item41582bc1b0 They came within 4 days from Poland. They are genuine VW parts, not cheap copies. So if you have paid full price at the dealers, sorry.

Hi, you say not GTI rears but they claim to fit Mk6 GTI? Have you fitted these to a MK6 GTI? Cheers

No, I have a GT. I have offered them up and they fit perfectly. I was assuming that the rears would not fit a GTI after reading earlier posts in this thread.
Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: CHB100 on 05 April 2011, 18:21
Anyone on here got a nice pic of a suitably attired GTI Mk6 (pref white) other colours will suffice :wink: with said F & R Mud flaps attached.
Just a thought I have some carbon wrap left over from diffuser mod :laugh:

I thank you.
Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: Snoopy on 05 April 2011, 22:16
If you do a search and look through previous photos theres lots of GTIs with flaps been posted in the past.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=145180.50
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=135231.10
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=128010.0

Theres some from a quick search but do a search for mudflaps and work your way through the posts.
Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: dubber36 on 06 April 2011, 11:11
Not GTI rears, but I just bought these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-mk6-OEM-SPLASH-GUARDS-MUD-FLAPS-FR-RR-/280652136880?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item41582bc1b0 They came within 4 days from Poland. They are genuine VW parts, not cheap copies. So if you have paid full price at the dealers, sorry.

Hi, you say not GTI rears but they claim to fit Mk6 GTI? Have you fitted these to a MK6 GTI? Cheers

No, I have a GT. I have offered them up and they fit perfectly. I was assuming that the rears would not fit a GTI

after reading earlier posts in this thread.


Following on from this, I asked the question at TPS this morning, and yes GTI and GTD rears are different to lower spec models like mine.

TPS price before discount is £35 for the fronts, £35 for standard rears and £50 for GTI rears.

Just to let you know, they are a pain in the arse to fit! :rolleyes:

Really??? I did mine on the drive last night in less than an hour. Once the wheel is off and out of the way, it's a doddle.
Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: KennyGTI on 06 April 2011, 12:18
Nothing lined up on mine easy, started taking thw huff with them if I remeber  :evil:
Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: Buck on 06 April 2011, 16:37

TPS price before discount is £35 for the fronts, £35 for standard rears and £50 for GTI rears.

What was the price after discount please?

Cheers  :cool:
Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: dubber36 on 06 April 2011, 16:53
I didn't ask, but I would expect 10%.

I bought mine off ebay for even less money, so wasn't really bothered.
Title: Re: Mud Flaps
Post by: Buck on 06 April 2011, 19:08
I didn't ask, but I would expect 10%.

I bought mine off ebay for even less money, so wasn't really bothered.

Thanks.