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Model specific boards => Golf mk8 => Topic started by: HBW13 on 08 April 2025, 06:22
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Looking at purchasing this aftermarket spoiler
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175204291892?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=f4fsv4x_r_g&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=-1uv-8mhSmS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
After speaking to someone on this forum (apologies can't remember who) I was directed to it, I have contacted the company and have been assured it will be a correct fit. Never fitted anything like this before just after any dos and don't regarding it. I know I've got to tiger seal it down but just after some advise and any pics would be great. Any advise good or bad will be helpful... Cheers all
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I'd personally be hesitant to fit that to a new 40k+ car tbh. I've never seen anything like that look anything other than aftermarket. The fit is never great imo.
You could get a genuine Clubsport spoiler if that's the look you're after. Lot more money though unfortunately, but it would look perfect!
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I've fitted aftermarket gloss black parts to a previous vehicle, they looked great for several years. However, after some time the UV damage showed (fading and other parts crazing). You wouldn't get this on a genuine part, very unlikely anyway, but aftermarket it can be common. If it's being tiger sealed on, it'll be a right bar steward to get it off too.
I'd either look for genuine on such a new car, or keep it original.
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It’s a shame there’s no OEM mk8 equivalent of the TCR/Golf R ‘performance’ lip spoiler add ons.
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Thanks for the advise guys.
I think I may lay off the aftermarket spoiler possibly save a good few more pennies for the genuine one. Just wanted something for it to stand out a little more the lips are good but so many put there I wouldn't even know where to start tbh.
The CS was just out of my price range and the deal I got for the GTi and a few extras and a service plans was too good to miss.
Back to the drawing board.
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The standard GTI looks pretty fine as is HBW so no real need for any bodywork embellishments.
All the car needs is a set of wheels that fill the arches better than the standard 18’s and job done.