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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: topher on 03 February 2004, 13:28

Title: GTI > 4Motion valance swap.
Post by: topher on 03 February 2004, 13:28

Okay lads the 4motion rear valance is ordered ready for the milltek. I know some of you have done this yourself and i think i read it needs a bit of cutting before it goes on. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Chris.

Title: Re:GTI > 4Motion valance swap.
Post by: kniterider on 03 February 2004, 20:07

ive read a howto guide on uk mk4's, you have to cut a little bit of metal off u can see when its on,  ???

Title: Re:GTI > 4Motion valance swap.
Post by: sijunior on 04 February 2004, 20:47

Had a Miltech full system fitted myself about 4 months ago and had to do abit of cutting  to fit the V6 4 Motion Vallance, When you line up the vallance befor fitting you will see just to the right of the exhaust you need to cut about 1 1/2 inches of metal off, I don't think the metal does anything so don't worry, I haven't had any props yet,
The tow bar wont sit in the right place either but don't worry just paint it black, or if your car is silver and you have the front and rear Vallances colour coded ;D like me then you do't need to worry about paint , It'l probably go un noticed.

Title: It's on !!
Post by: topher on 07 February 2004, 18:06

It's on ! Picked it up today and it was a doddle to fit, actually took longer to get the old one off than it did to put the new one on.
It's the left hand side mounting bracket that needs "adjusting" , quick cut down the middle of it with the tinsnips and bent it up out of the way, then a new nut/bolt in the hole next to it.
Other than that there was just a couple of plastic stiffener fins that needed chopping on the new part to get it to sit snuggly  :)

Title: Re:GTI > 4Motion valance swap.
Post by: richy on 22 February 2004, 11:20

Would love to see some pics, mate ;D

Title: Re:GTI > 4Motion valance swap.
Post by: topher on 22 February 2004, 14:32

Here you go richy, not sure what's available exhaust-wise for the non-turbos, never had reason to look.

(http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~dv8r/golf/top.jpg)
(http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~dv8r/golf/under.jpg)
(http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~dv8r/golf/rear.jpg)
(http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~dv8r/golf/back.jpg)
(http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~dv8r/golf/side.jpg)

do it, you know it makes sense  ;)

Title: Re:GTI > 4Motion valance swap.
Post by: gazzagtiT on 28 February 2004, 19:04

looks wicked! how much was it? :D

Title: Re:GTI > 4Motion valance swap.
Post by: topher on 28 February 2004, 19:51

Around 40 notes for the 4motion bumper spoiler, ?270 plus vat for the backbox/centre section. Downpipe and cat is optional, but worth every penny of ?390 plus vat  ;D
It also sounds every bit as nice as it looks  ;)

Title: Re:GTI > 4Motion valance swap.
Post by: GaryM on 28 February 2004, 21:03

Or try colour coding it like this -

(http://www.gmort.co.uk/New%20Pics/Rear%20Side%20View.jpg)

Title: Re:GTI > 4Motion valance swap.
Post by: Burnsy on 28 February 2004, 22:07

Looks awsome m8 both of ya motors :)
I am jealous  :'(
Burnsy looks for his credit card
Where can i get the rear valance from m8y

Title: Re:GTI > 4Motion valance swap.
Post by: GaryM on 28 February 2004, 22:42

Get one from your local dealer.