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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: 8vMatt on 19 July 2011, 22:44
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Hi guys,
I have started a similar thread on the mk6 specific part of the forum- http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=199624.0
Once I had been in contact with the supplier, it became clear that they produce a good range of parts for the mk5 Golf. I thought that I should start this thread up and find out about any possible interest and feedback about the parts available.
I am now in contact with a Carbon Fibre manufacturing company out in China. They supply a lot of companies who sell different car manufacturers products to the public internationally. Parts are 100% made from Carbon Fibre and not an existing part wrapped in carbon.
I have a few examples of what is available to you and there are some firm prices. This is very much a work in progress, if you are interested in something and need a price, I will find out the supplier details and get back to you. All products are made to order at the moment, as I'm not able to hold a stock yet. Orders are running at approx 4 - 6 weeks build and post to the UK. The first order is in progress, so I will let you know the lead times when it gets here.
Mirror Covers - £70 posted in the UK.
(http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss321/8vMatt/Golf%20mk5%20Carbon/golf5gtimirrorcover1.jpg)
(http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss321/8vMatt/Golf%20mk5%20Carbon/golf5gtimirrorcover3.jpg)
Engine Cover - Need to check pricing.
(http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss321/8vMatt/Golf%20mk5%20Carbon/GolfMK5GTIEngineCover1.jpg)
(http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss321/8vMatt/Golf%20mk5%20Carbon/GolfMK5GTIEngineCover5.jpg)
Front Bumper Centre Cover - Approx £90 posted in the UK
(http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss321/8vMatt/Golf%20mk5%20Carbon/GolfMK5GTIFrontBumperCerterCover2.jpg)
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Foglight Covers - Approx £85 posted in the UK, will confirm. Could end up cheaper but not any more.
(http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss321/8vMatt/Golf%20mk5%20Carbon/Golf5GTIFogLightCover.jpg)
Single Exhaust Rear Diffuser - £210 posted in the UK.
No pic yet but please check out the mk6 item for the general appearance.
Twin Exhaust Rear Diffuser - £210 posted in the UK.
No pic yet but please check out the mk6 item for the general appearance.
Full OEM Bonnet - Need to confirm pricing.
No pics yet but wanted to let you know it is available.
There are Front Lips and Roof Spoilers available but not very much detail available to me yet. Please contact me if you have any questions about the mk5 products.
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Sorry could you pm me if you do any A3 8p parts please :smiley:
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Sorry could you pm me if you do any A3 8p parts please :smiley:
Already asked him in the Mk6 thread :tongue:
Just had a look at whats available for Audi's.
mk1 TT - Spoiler add-on's and headlight trims.
A4 - Mirror Covers, Dash Surrounds, Bonnet, Rear Diffuser and Spoiler
A5 - Mirror Covers.
Let me know if there is anything I should contact the suppliers about, thanks for the interest.
Sounds like you need a remap :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Sorry could you pm me if you do any A3 8p parts please :smiley:
Already asked him in the Mk6 thread :tongue:
Sounds like you need a remap :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Im waiting for my good friend Rhyso to do me one FOC but until then no can do :sad:
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Sorry could you pm me if you do any A3 8p parts please :smiley:
Already asked him in the Mk6 thread :tongue:
Sounds like you need a remap :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Im waiting for my good friend Rhyso to do me one FOC but until then no can do :sad:
FOC?? I'm not a charity! i've just been made redundant!
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Sorry could you pm me if you do any A3 8p parts please :smiley:
Hi mate
I have seen a new spreadsheet from the supplier. There are more products on it, so I'll check to see what they can offer us.
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Sorry could you pm me if you do any A3 8p parts please :smiley:
Hi mate
I have seen a new spreadsheet from the supplier. There are more products on it, so I'll check to see what they can offer us.
:drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
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Sorry could you pm me if you do any A3 8p parts please :smiley:
Hi mate
I have seen a new spreadsheet from the supplier. There are more products on it, so I'll check to see what they can offer us.
sweet that would be great thanks :smiley:
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Sorry could you pm me if you do any A3 8p parts please :smiley:
Hi mate
I have seen a new spreadsheet from the supplier. There are more products on it, so I'll check to see what they can offer us.
sweet that would be great thanks :smiley:
The Audi A3 parts that are available are the following-
06-07 Audi A3 OEM Bonnet and 05-08 A3 Mirror Covers. I'm not sure if these are the right model years for you.
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Sorry could you pm me if you do any A3 8p parts please :smiley:
Hi mate
I have seen a new spreadsheet from the supplier. There are more products on it, so I'll check to see what they can offer us.
sweet that would be great thanks :smiley:
The Audi A3 parts that are available are the following-
06-07 Audi A3 OEM Bonnet and 05-08 A3 Mirror Covers. I'm not sure if these are the right model years for you.
mmm mirror covers......
How much? :smiley:
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They would suite your colour car aswell Rhyso ;)
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They would suite your colour car aswell Rhyso ;)
I know :lipsrsealed: Is it rude to mix and match real carbon and fake carbon :undecided:
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Naaaaaaaaah
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Dang... this has to appear moments after I ask about wing mirror covers...
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Naaaaaaaaah
That's good enough for me!! :grin: :grin:
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Sorry could you pm me if you do any A3 8p parts please :smiley:
Hi mate
I have seen a new spreadsheet from the supplier. There are more products on it, so I'll check to see what they can offer us.
sweet that would be great thanks :smiley:
The Audi A3 parts that are available are the following-
06-07 Audi A3 OEM Bonnet and 05-08 A3 Mirror Covers. I'm not sure if these are the right model years for you.
mmm mirror covers......
How much? :smiley:
The sheet is showing the same price to me as the mk5 & 6 items, so I would be able to do them for the same £70 posted. I'll ask to see if they have pics of an actual A3 cover. The mk5 Mirror Cover pics have come out well to show how nice they are.
(http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss321/8vMatt/Golf%20mk5%20Carbon/VWGolfMK5CarbonMirrorCover2.jpg)
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i'll have a set then please mate :afro:
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i'll have a set then please mate :afro:
Thats great, I'll see if I can add them to the order I've already made. If I can't, then we could be looking at a week or so longer until I get to make another order. Hope thats ok for you?
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i'll have a set then please mate :afro:
Thats great, I'll see if I can add them to the order I've already made. If I can't, then we could be looking at a week or so longer until I get to make another order. Hope thats ok for you?
That's cool with me mate; let me know when and how you want payment :smiley:
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Hi Rhys
I've been told that your mirror covers have now been included in this first order. :cool:
If anyone is thinking of going for any parts, then if you can let me know and see if we can have them included in this order as well.
Cheers everyone.
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Hi Rhys
I've been told that your mirror covers have now been included in this first order. :cool:
If anyone is thinking of going for any parts, then if you can let me know and see if we can have them included in this order as well.
Cheers everyone.
That's awesome news Matt!! nice one :cool:
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can you get any mk4 parts?
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Ha where in Torquay are you? Im in Newton Abbot :laugh:
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A development from the supplier-
They inform me that they can make pretty much any part in carbon by using an original part for a mould. I'm going to take up this option to have some Corrado parts made for me and to sell on a couple extra pieces. They state that if 5 pieces of the same part are bought, then there will not be a charge for creating the mould. Also by ordering 5 parts of an item helps with the necessary bulk orders they need.
If you guys have a chat with mates and see if there are bits that 5 of you want and can supply a part for me to send off for the mould, I will investigate the possiblility of it being made and get some kind of costing for you.
What do you think?
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can you get any mk4 parts?
I will ask but I have mentioned about mk4's before to them but didn't get too far. I know they do a carbon tailgate :cool:
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Ha where in Torquay are you? Im in Newton Abbot :laugh:
Once my order comes in, would you like me to give you a shout to come have a look at the parts?
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Ha where in Torquay are you? Im in Newton Abbot :laugh:
Once my order comes in, would you like me to give you a shout to come have a look at the parts?
Yeah why not :cool:
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got any info on what's used to make the parts mate? ie what resins and mat? Just being nosey lol
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Very valid question there mate, I'll get the details so its not worded wrongly for you. I have some samples coming from them, I'll post up some good pics of them to show the quality and finish of their work.
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Here we go, a reply on the materials and methods of production as copied and pasted from the email.
At the moment we have a few types of curving method:-
- Hand Lay Up (Wet lay Carbon), typically automotive carbon parts you see in the market
- Vacuum Bagging (wet layup, then bagging) and use pressure to suck all extra resin from the mould
- Vacuum Infusion (dry layup, then bagging and infusion the resin into the mould)
And for the terms ‘resin’ – most of the people only concern about the cost, but actually Epoxy is the best ‘resin’ to mix with carbon for the structure and strength.
For our vacuum infusion item, we can do them in 3 type:-
- Polyester with Carbon Skin w/ FRP Back Bone – Like wet lay, but more tidy and less imperfection
- Epoxy with Carbon Skin w/ FRP Back Bone – Same as the above but extra strength
- Epoxy with Dry Carbon (No FRP at all) – Motorsport use, most extreme
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are the mirror covers easy to fit?
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are the mirror covers easy to fit?
I'm waiting on the production and delivery at the moment so I can't check them. I would say they fit just the same as an OE cover as they use an original part to make the mould. I'm sure people can confirm that I would think the cover just snaps into place, have a go with yours :laugh:
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Hi guys,
I haven't had a pic of a mk5 rear diffuser yet but to give you the idea of what the factory is producing for me, here is the mk6 GTi rear diffuser. I have 3 of these coming with more to come in future orders.
(http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss321/8vMatt/Golf%20mk6%20Carbon/MK6RearDiffuserFront.jpg)
(http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss321/8vMatt/Golf%20mk6%20Carbon/MK6RearDiffuserClose.jpg)
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Decided I want some bits, but I'm ran out of money this month already.
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Its always the way!
No problem, let me know what parts you're after and I'll start a new order. Because the factory is so busy, the production run is taking 4 plus weeks. Sounds like this could work for you for next month.
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I'm thinking some mirror covers and the front grill in carbon would be my order!
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I'm thinking some mirror covers and the front grill in carbon would be my order!
Nice :cool:
I'll make a note of those when it comes to the next order and I'll keep you updated of when it happens.
Thanks mate.
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Apologies for the lack of posting on here the last week or so but just waiting really. I've chased the manufacturers for some sort of production finish date and have been told we are looking to finish the order by the end of the month. Hopefully shipping will be quick. As its my first order with this company, I'm learning as we go with them as far as timescales work etc.
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:smiley: Progress!
Had the email today stating that my order had been finished and is waiting to be picked up by the courior! Should be picked up tomorrow and will be given a tracking number early next week as the contact chap is having a long weekend. I've been told that shipping should be 10 days.
Looking forward to receiving the box or boxes. Been hoarding bubble wrap now!
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:smiley: Progress!
Had the email today stating that my order had been finished and is waiting to be picked up by the courior! Should be picked up tomorrow and will be given a tracking number early next week as the contact chap is having a long weekend. I've been told that shipping should be 10 days.
Looking forward to receiving the box or boxes. Been hoarding bubble wrap now!
OOOOOO EXCITED :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Do they offer anything for the Audi A5 range?
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Do they offer anything for the Audi A5 range?
Hi mate,
I've just looked at the Audi list given to me and can see they offer mirror covers and a 3 piece 'Ducktail' spoiler. I don't know what it looks like as I have no pics of it. Is there something A5 owners would like to have available in carbon?
Thanks for the enquiry, Matt.
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A rear diffuser? I'ver seen them in the UK ... http://www.ppcgb.com/Carbon-Fibre-Rear-Diffuser---Audi-A5/prod14798/
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A rear diffuser? I'ver seen them in the UK ... http://www.ppcgb.com/Carbon-Fibre-Rear-Diffuser---Audi-A5/prod14798/
Looks nice and not far from a Golf item, I'll enquire and see if there's any plans for this for an A5 matey.
My tracking number states the shipment is in Shanghai now, coming home baby! :grin:
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Tracking today states its gone through UK customs :cool: Can't be long now :laugh:
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Tracking today states its gone through UK customs :cool: Can't be long now :laugh:
Awesome news :cool: :cool:
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Tracking today states its gone through UK customs :cool: Can't be long now :laugh:
dont think customers are always going to be happy waiting weeks for delivery :undecided:
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Tracking today states its gone through UK customs :cool: Can't be long now :laugh:
dont think customers are always going to be happy waiting weeks for delivery :undecided:
Very valid point there. This is my first dealing with the manufacturer and I will be stressing the importance of shorter production runs. I didn't help matters by adding to the order several times during production. I tried to accommodate everyone that wanted parts but this caused delays to the shipment. I won't do that in the future. As I get more used to what parts are in a higher demand, I'll save up money from my day job to be able to place an order for parts to be held by me in stock. I've not been able to do this so far. I will do my best for everyone to ensure a smooth and timely sale. Cheers Matt.
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Im not moaning at you mate just making a point when 99% of people order something most people hate waiting more than a week :grin: Be good for you to create a catalogue of all VAG parts you can get and placing a bit in the forum trader section (not sure if your a forum trader ?) then its an easy reference point for people.. oh yer and loads of pics :nerd:
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He is a Forum Trader; says so under his name :tongue:
Surely you've had these by now Matt :tongue: Want to fit them before the weekend! :grin: :grin:
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He is a Forum Trader; says so under his name :tongue:
Surely you've had these by now Matt :tongue: Want to fit them before the weekend! :grin: :grin:
I didnt notice im lazy :grin:
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I got Carbon! Arrived today. I will go through it all and check it tomorrow after work.
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I got Carbon! Arrived today. I will go through it all and check it tomorrow after work.
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!! :cool: :cool: :cool:
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Here's a quick pic or two as I couldn't wait to see it :grin:
Mk5 Bumper Cover-
(http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss321/8vMatt/IMG_1574.jpg)
(http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss321/8vMatt/IMG_1575.jpg)
Mirror Covers-
(http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss321/8vMatt/IMG_1576.jpg)
Hope they are good for you.
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Here are the Foglight Covers, the quality of the parts is awesome and better than I expected.
(http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss321/8vMatt/IMG_1578.jpg)
(http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss321/8vMatt/IMG_1577.jpg)
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I do like the fog light covers a lot. :cool:
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Maay have been mentioned before so appoligies if I missed it but are the mirror covers replacement or stick over the top and do you do the pillar covers?
Oh for a jetta if it makes a difference
Ta
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Maay have been mentioned before so appoligies if I missed it but are the mirror covers replacement or stick over the top and do you do the pillar covers?
Oh for a jetta if it makes a difference
Ta
Hi mate,
Originally I thought the covers were replacements but now I have them in my hand, I can see they would fit over the top of the mirror housing. The carbon cover is at most, 1mm thick. So it wouldn't look too bulky on the mirror. Plus you have the added bonus of not taking your mirror apart to fit them, so no chance of damaging your mirror. A small line of silicon all round the cover would keep it in place and if someone decided to go back to original, then just peel it off.
I think I have read that the covers fit a Jetta also. I can double check this you're interested.
Thanks for your enquiry.