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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Gary022 on 20 February 2013, 17:42

Title: Fibreglass body kits
Post by: Gary022 on 20 February 2013, 17:42
Seeing as abs plastic anniversary body kits are almost as hard to source as genuine sets these days I'm drawing closer to ignoring advice and purchasing a cheaper fibreglass kit.

My question is are they really as bad as everyone says?
Title: Re: Fibreglass body kits
Post by: rolty_gti on 20 February 2013, 17:47
hi mate,

never had a fibreglass kit on a golf but if others on here are advising against them theres probably good reason for it!
if it was me i'd stick at sourcing an abs/plastic 1.
old car fibreglass kits ive had in the past have teached me that 9 out of 10 fibreglass kits don't fit correctly and need some adjusting or sometimes a big hacksaw to get it fitting right! Even then you have to create mounting points etc, however some kits include mounting brackets to go into original bracketry.

To be honest, it's your car and your choice but i'd stay away from fibreglass kits, i might be wrong though and they might be a hell of a lot better nowdays.

just my 2 bobs worth :grin:
Title: Re: Fibreglass body kits
Post by: SI74 on 20 February 2013, 18:11
Have you seen these? Very good price.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=249130.0
Title: Re: Fibreglass body kits
Post by: markgti1.8t on 20 February 2013, 18:13
iv had the fibreglass kits and they are sh!t
Title: Re: Fibreglass body kits
Post by: damien010685 on 20 February 2013, 18:20
Fibreglass is wank end of dont buy it!
Title: Re: Fibreglass body kits
Post by: Wayne on 23 February 2013, 20:57
Fibreglass is poor quality and tends to be a really bad fit.
Title: Re: Fibreglass body kits
Post by: Wazzzer on 23 February 2013, 22:55
Fibreglass isn't weak, if it was why are wind turbine blades and race yachts made from it.

The problem is the quality of materials used in making a bumper. It's thrown together using any old crap they can find (usually chop strand)