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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: maud25 on 08 May 2012, 19:03

Title: mk3 gti arch trim on mk3 cabrio?
Post by: maud25 on 08 May 2012, 19:03

hey guys, wanted to fit the trim like on my gti mk3 wheel arches onto my mk3 cabrio so bought some on ebay. you know, the black plastic trim above the wheel arches. what do i need to fit them? any links on how to do it or any pics anyone has would be much apreciated!!! cheers!!   :laugh:

Title: Re: mk3 gti arch trim on mk3 cabrio?
Post by: Wayne on 08 May 2012, 21:49

They rivet on from underneath the lip, dead easy to do, you will need to replace the side trim as well so that it matches.

Title: Re: mk3 gti arch trim on mk3 cabrio?
Post by: maud25 on 08 May 2012, 21:51

thanks for the reply! when you say i need to change the trim so that it matches, do you meen in colour or in the fitment or somethin? do you have a link to these rivets?

cheers, dan

Title: Re: mk3 gti arch trim on mk3 cabrio?
Post by: Wayne on 08 May 2012, 21:55

Nope the GTI spec trim is bigger whilst base spec / non GTI is narrower, for it to match the arches you will need the door and rear wing trims.

Rivets are available from VW

Title: Re: mk3 gti arch trim on mk3 cabrio?
Post by: maud25 on 08 May 2012, 21:58

cheers!
I shall be an expert one day!!!!

Title: Re: mk3 gti arch trim on mk3 cabrio?
Post by: maud25 on 08 May 2012, 22:06

another question then, can i just buy standard golf gti 3 door side trims and they will fit on the cabrio?

Title: Re: mk3 gti arch trim on mk3 cabrio?
Post by: Wayne on 08 May 2012, 23:55

Quote from: maud25 on 08 May 2012, 22:06

another question then, can i just buy standard golf gti 3 door side trims and they will fit on the cabrio?

Yes they should fit straight on.