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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: Danny_8v on 10 May 2011, 19:37

Title: Opinions needed!!
Post by: Danny_8v on 10 May 2011, 19:37
I am currently in the process of putting a new bottom end in me 8v,

Whilst the lump is out i am going to get the engine bay sprayed and replace the front two arches,

What are your guys opinions on no side repeaters for the new panels?

I like the current look i have but thinking it might be a slick, subtle change?

I'll post some current pics and let me know what you think?


Cheers
Title: Re: Opinions needed!!
Post by: Danny_8v on 10 May 2011, 19:54
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j415/danny_8v/IMG_0276.jpg)

Full Shot


(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j415/danny_8v/IMG_0278.jpg)

Indicator Shot
Title: Re: Opinions needed!!
Post by: daz veedub on 10 May 2011, 20:11
i love the way it is now  :cool:
Title: Re: Opinions needed!!
Post by: Thom89 on 10 May 2011, 21:43
Delete them! lower the front another 10mm and love the bright window mouldings... perfect

Thom
Title: Re: Opinions needed!!
Post by: Danny_8v on 10 May 2011, 22:47
Feedback is good guys, thanks!

Lower = definately!

Anymore opinions would be spot on,

The more the better!
Title: Re: Opinions needed!!
Post by: Thom89 on 10 May 2011, 23:27
Feedback is good guys, thanks!

Lower = definately!

Anymore opinions would be spot on,

The more the better!


In that case, ditch the Audi door handles, and back to OE, lose the aerial grommet, and set all gaps to perfection, and shim the bumpers to lift, and close the gaps on the sides, and dump the aero's and replace with stainless arms with OE blades, and do the mirror covers very dark grey, but very glossy, so they don't stand out like Prince Charles's ears...

Less is more :cool:

Thom
Title: Re: Opinions needed!!
Post by: Wayne on 10 May 2011, 23:28
Side repeaters are needed for the mot.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Opinions needed!!
Post by: Thom89 on 11 May 2011, 00:57
Side repeaters are needed for the mot.  :smiley:

Ahem... only have to be working if fitted I'm sure... remember these?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GOLF-MK2-EARLY-STYLE-GTI-WING-BADGE-GENUINE-NEW-PAIR-/270745136170?_trksid=p4340.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DDLSL%252BSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%252BDDSIC%26otn%3D8%26pmod%3D270734843830%252B270734843830%26po%3D%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D9062691479987057789#ht_1495wt_756

Thom
Title: Re: Opinions needed!!
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 11 May 2011, 06:56
Side repeaters are needed for the mot.  :smiley:

Early mk2's didn't have them and aren't required for an MOT if the car was registered before April 1986.
Title: Re: Opinions needed!!
Post by: Wayne on 11 May 2011, 09:30
Side repeaters are needed for the mot.  :smiley:

Early mk2's didn't have them and aren't required for an MOT if the car was registered before April 1986.

Well it is not clear what year this car is, the fact it has them suggests it left the factory with them so they should be fitted. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Opinions needed!!
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 11 May 2011, 09:39
Yeah the blurred out number plate doesn't help matters here.
Title: Re: Opinions needed!!
Post by: Danny_8v on 11 May 2011, 11:45
It's a 90' plate, guess that's a no then? Even if they're on from the factory, are they likely to check if the wing is blanked anyway? As long as the front are working?
Title: Re: Opinions needed!!
Post by: Wayne on 11 May 2011, 12:23
It's a 90' plate, guess that's a no then? Even if they're on from the factory, are they likely to check if the wing is blanked anyway? As long as the front are working?

They are needed and I believe it would fail if not fitted.
Title: Re: Opinions needed!!
Post by: Danny_8v on 11 May 2011, 12:39
Thanks for the heads up Wayne, muchly appreciated!  :wink:

Title: Re: Opinions needed!!
Post by: Danny_8v on 12 May 2011, 17:50
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j415/danny_8v/131.jpg)

Rear Shot
Title: Re: Opinions needed!!
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 12 May 2011, 22:38
The tailpipes look a touch long, is this due to the fact this is a late mk2 that originally had big bumpers fitted and you've now retro fitted early small bumpers which are obviously smaller in depth?
Title: Re: Opinions needed!!
Post by: Wayne on 12 May 2011, 23:44
The tailpipes look a touch long, is this due to the fact this is a late mk2 that originally had big bumpers fitted and you've now retro fitted early small bumpers which are obviously smaller in depth?

I would guess so, looks kinda wrong on the h plate in a way.
Title: Re: Opinions needed!!
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 13 May 2011, 00:48
I also fitted small chrome trimmed bumpers on my last mk2 which coincidentally was also a 'H' plate and found myself chopping a section out of the exhaust and modifying the hangers so that it all pushed forward and lost the extra tailpipe overhang which bugged me like sh!t.