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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Suklpm on 24 May 2014, 14:57
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Picked up my gti this morning fantastic! It's got red GTI badges front and rear...
When did they start making them red?
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PP GTIs have always had them in the German market I believe, and someone else has the red badges too on the arrivals thread. (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=254838.msg2456360#msg2456360)
Think it's been a BW15/16 change by all accounts.
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Anyone get me a part number for the front badge plz?
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Any chance you could post a pic, would love to see them.
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3 replies up has the link ^^
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Hmm not sure on the red badge, need a close up picture....
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Just enlarged and cropped these from the post I linked to earlier. If you click them you'll be able to see them full size. Sorry Wil (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=50420) for stealing photos of your car!
(http://s26.postimg.org/ykbhaie11/Screen_Shot_2014_05_24_at_19_39_43.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/ykbhaie11/)
(http://s26.postimg.org/7nri26v7p/Screen_Shot_2014_05_24_at_19_39_59.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/7nri26v7p/)
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cheers mate, they look better close up, like the outline, might get some for mine
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I love them, but not sure if they would work on my car as it is red
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I love them, but not sure if they would work on my car as it is red
I like them as well, but they would tend to be less visible against a tornado red car
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They do look good. I've done my rear one black, suits the white car nicely.
Wouldn't mind the part numbers for the red badges though..
J
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I love them, but not sure if they would work on my car as it is red
Looks good to me - matches the red stripe.
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f160/AShaw474/NewCarFront_zpsa5671ef7.jpg) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/AShaw474/media/NewCarFront_zpsa5671ef7.jpg.html)
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The Red looks fantastic on light colours however, not a fan for the carbon grey that I have.
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Looks awesome on tornado red, but will need to see rear pic before I buy.
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Looks awesome on tornado red, but will need to see rear pic before I buy.
It's not the best photo - but it gives an idea.
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f160/AShaw474/NewCarBack_zps095a9931.jpg) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/AShaw474/media/NewCarBack_zps095a9931.jpg.html)
I really like the red badges, but then I like red cars!
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I'm not sure with the red badges, the silver offsets the front grill really well. I think the red looks a bit like a modification.
Is it for PP option cars or all new GTis? I'm picking mine up this week hopefully.
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I'm not sure with the red badges, the silver offsets the front grill really well. I think the red looks a bit like a modification.
Is it for PP option cars or all new GTis? I'm picking mine up this week hopefully.
Pretty sure it's PP cars only but could be wrong.
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I'm not sure with the red badges, the silver offsets the front grill really well. I think the red looks a bit like a modification.
Is it for PP option cars or all new GTis? I'm picking mine up this week hopefully.
Pretty sure it's PP cars only but could be wrong.
I picked up my standard Gti on Friday it's got silver badges.
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Personally doesn't think it looks great on that red car (maybe it's just the photos that don't give it justice...)
Would look better on a white car with the contrast IMO.
FYI, it's for cars with a PP only, built on or after build week 4.
(http://thumbsnap.com/s/9FuNAQjV.png)
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I don't like it at all. Screams of Halfords cheap stick on badge modification to me. Much prefer the silver badges. :smiley:
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I don't mind them, but I'm glad they're not on my TR PP car - too much red. Works on other colours though!
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I'm very happy with the silver badges on my RF PP. It's sublime, not too flashy. :wink:
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Red badges work brilliantly well on Limestone :)
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I don't like it at all. Screams of Halfords cheap stick on badge modification to me. Much prefer the silver badges. :smiley:
That was my first thought
Of course styling is subjective and to personal preference but just think that you have to resist to change something just for sake of really
The appeal of the GTI is the understated and classy way it presents it's sporting abilities inside and out opposed to some of its in your face competitors
Silver badges are simple and classy and not something I would be tempted to and in fact would likely dislike if the PP meant I had to have them
Personal preference of course :smiley:
Out for a nice long run in mine now for an idyllic pub garden lunch :smiley:
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Definitely prefer the silver to the red. Just looks more classy
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I think it depends what colour they're against... Work really well on limestone..
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Im just getting old but back in the day Peugeot had the red Gti badges, red carpets, flashy boy racer styling and gimics.
Were as VW stayed with timeless classic upmarket looks including siliver GTI badges. SEAT also used the red GTI badges on the ibizas. I personally am not really liking the direction I think VW seem to slowly be taking the iconic GTI brand.
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Personally I like the red badges, like the old 16v in my youth, marks it out as being different and ever so subtle on a red car.
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Has anyone seen the red badges on a Carbon Grey car yet? Mine should arrive in July and at the moment I am not entirely convinced by them. The silver looks far more restrained - how easy do you think it would be to swap from red to silver? I can understand that VW might want to differentiate between the standard GTI and the PP equipped versions but surely the GTI markings on the brakes are enough and still fairly subtle.
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I want them - where can I get them from??!!
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Guys can anybody lay their hands on the part numbers for these red badges?
I have a pure white Gti PP ad would like to fit these red badges. :grin: :grin:
any idea how big a job these would be to remove? are they stuck on or pinned on? :whistle:
My mate has bought the same car as me, same colour and same alloys, but not a PP, so I would like to have the red badges just to be differant :evil:
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I've ordered a set for mine from local dealers. Should be in early this week. I'll post part numbers, cost etc when I get them if it hasn't already been done. It took some effort to explain what I was after...I'm still not 100% the fella understood?!?
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dont know about the red badge but the chrome is £25 + vat :laugh:
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I think they are glued to the boot, they can't be taken off that easy. However they can be ordered at the dealer, they should know the part number.
Lol you've got bigger brakes and the GTI logo on the calipers, so it should be pretty obvious the difference between yours and his.
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They are stuck on.
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I think they are glued to the boot, they can't be taken off that easy. However they can be ordered at the dealer, they should know the part number.
Lol you've got bigger brakes and the GTI logo on the calipers, so it should be pretty obvious the difference between yours and his.
I know I have the bigger discs and the logo's on the callipers, but just to finish itoff with the red badges would be nice....
Thanks for the info on the removal of the badge, I think a heat gun would be in order to remove the silver badge, what about the front badge is that pretty straight forward?? :whistle:
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I think they are glued to the boot, they can't be taken off that easy. However they can be ordered at the dealer, they should know the part number.
Lol you've got bigger brakes and the GTI logo on the calipers, so it should be pretty obvious the difference between yours and his.
I know I have the bigger discs and the logo's on the callipers, but just to finish itoff with the red badges would be nice....
Thanks for the info on the removal of the badge, I think a heat gun would be in order to remove the silver badge, what about the front badge is that pretty straight forward?? :whistle:
Heat gun? NOOOOOO - unless you want to strip paint - dental floss is your friend to remove from the boot.
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Aaahhhh!!!!......was thinkingof something else with the heat gun :embarrassed:.....FFS that would just have been like it a paint job on the arse of the GTI...then that would have made the differance between mine and my mates :grin: :grin:
Thanks for the heads up, and saving me a trip to the paint booth :embarrassed:
Just been talking to my mate who used to work at a VW dealer in the workshop and like wise he said the dental floss is the way to go :smiley:
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Guys can anybody lay their hands on the part numbers for these red badges?
I have a pure white Gti PP ad would like to fit these red badges. :grin: :grin:
any idea how big a job these would be to remove? are they stuck on or pinned on? :whistle:
My mate has bought the same car as me, same colour and same alloys, but not a PP, so I would like to have the red badges just to be differant :evil:
Picked up some red badges from the dealers today. Part numbers are:
Front 5G0 853 679 P WYR
Rear 5G0 853 675 AC JZQ
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Guys can anybody lay their hands on the part numbers for these red badges?
I have a pure white Gti PP ad would like to fit these red badges. :grin: :grin:
any idea how big a job these would be to remove? are they stuck on or pinned on? :whistle:
My mate has bought the same car as me, same colour and same alloys, but not a PP, so I would like to have the red badges just to be differant :evil:
Picked up some red badges from the dealers today. Part numbers are:
Front 5G0 853 679 P WYR
Rear 5G0 853 675 AC JZQ
Could you post up prices too please?
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Anyone know how tricky it is to remove the front badge? Does the grill have to come off?
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I paid £36 for both. The grill badge was very easy. I removed the two retaining screws, then I gently lifted the grill whilst pulling towards me and it popped off. There are quite a few clips along the bottom which would snap if too much force was used, so I think gentle persuasion is the key. You then have access to the rear and it's quite obvious how the badge is fixed. I used a small flathead screwdriver to help release the catches. Take the opportunity to give the grill a thorough clean, then push the the red one on until you hear it click, and put it back together.
The rear one took a bit longer because there was quite a bit of adhesive left behind to remove. I used the floss method to get the silver ones off. Prior to removing I made myself a paper template which I clipped to the boot to ensure the red letters went in exactly the same place. Fortunately the red ones came mounted on a small clear sheet so the letters were attached in one go, opposed to individually.
I'm really pleased with how it looks.
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Nice one darron, can you stick some pics up in this thread of them, close ups and all :wink:
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Haha! I knew that was coming, I'll see what I can do
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Some pics as requested..
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a522/thebishop21/FD97C635-99B6-44A1-8A7C-EE1F93A0C01C_zpscaiwfmx3.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/thebishop21/media/FD97C635-99B6-44A1-8A7C-EE1F93A0C01C_zpscaiwfmx3.jpg.html)
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a522/thebishop21/71AD4128-4118-426C-A127-2E599F51063C_zpseui3wwad.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/thebishop21/media/71AD4128-4118-426C-A127-2E599F51063C_zpseui3wwad.jpg.html)
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a522/thebishop21/A65EE0B4-9E4C-4605-A446-3927DECC7368_zpsdjqwkmwu.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/thebishop21/media/A65EE0B4-9E4C-4605-A446-3927DECC7368_zpsdjqwkmwu.jpg.html)
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Very smart, thanks for the pics
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Has anyone seen the red badges on a Carbon Grey car yet? Mine should arrive in July and at the moment I am not entirely convinced by them. The silver looks far more restrained - how easy do you think it would be to swap from red to silver? I can understand that VW might want to differentiate between the standard GTI and the PP equipped versions but surely the GTI markings on the brakes are enough and still fairly subtle.
I ordered a pair. front fitted. Back one on back order but you will get the idea. I missed out by 1 week to be factory fitted.
(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/imagejpg1_zps140f994f.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/imagejpg1_zps140f994f.jpg.html)
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Has anyone seen the red badges on a Carbon Grey car yet? Mine should arrive in July and at the moment I am not entirely convinced by them. The silver looks far more restrained - how easy do you think it would be to swap from red to silver? I can understand that VW might want to differentiate between the standard GTI and the PP equipped versions but surely the GTI markings on the brakes are enough and still fairly subtle.
Try again. I ordered a pair. front fitted. Back one on back order but you will get the idea. I missed out by 1 week to be factory fitted.
(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/imagejpg1_zps140f994f.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/imagejpg1_zps140f994f.jpg.html)
JB GTI that looks really smart, loads better than what I first expected. Quite looking forward to my red badges now. Thanks
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I fitted the front one to mine (pure white) this week too. Back badge also on back order!
I think it looks great, really smart.
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Looks good JB. I'm a big fan of the carbon grey. Joe, you'll be really pleased with how good the red looks against the pure white on the back. I was debating doing it right up until I started removing the silver ones. I'm so glad I did now.
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Rear one;
http://shop.ahw-shop.de/vw-golf-gti-schriftzug-rot?c=2710 (http://shop.ahw-shop.de/vw-golf-gti-schriftzug-rot?c=2710)
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Ordered mine today. Fitted by VW next week. Fitting free as they are fixing my spoiler and turbo under wwarranty at the same time!
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Ordering the red badges front and rear tonight for £40 from local Volkswagen dealer. Can someone confirm exactly how you remove the chrome badge from the front grille without breaking anything please?
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Ordering the red badges front and rear tonight for £40 from local Volkswagen dealer. Can someone confirm exactly how you remove the chrome badge from the front grille without breaking anything please?
It's really simple. Lift the bonnet. There are 2 torx screws on the grill, remove those and then gently tug the grill upwards and out towards you. Once one or two clips release it should be obvious how to release the rest. Once the grill is out, you'll see from behind that the badge is just clipped in and a small flat knife or screwdriver will help you release the tabs.
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Cheers JoeGTI. Removed the front and rear badge last night. Still got a bit of adhesive residue left on the rear which I'm not too bothered about as the red badge will be going back over, but what is best to completely remove it. I have heard WD40 works?
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Yeah wd40, petrol.
I use a citrus cleaner called Tim Clean. Its for cleaning cpu's.
I've not come across anything it won't clean
£5 or £6 from Maplins.
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(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/Mobile%20Uploads/20140717_193608_zps42c44f6d.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140717_193608_zps42c44f6d.jpg.html)
New badge on the back of mine. Not clean but still looks good!
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Red Badges on Carbon Grey
(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/imagejpg1_zpsb9bc5b08.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/imagejpg1_zpsb9bc5b08.jpg.html)
(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/imagejpg2_zps7eb66934.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/imagejpg2_zps7eb66934.jpg.html)