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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: NORTHERNER on 11 July 2007, 11:30
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Not happy with the standard front chin spolier on my GTi.. wanted to chnage to an Edition 30 chin spoiler but at £320 for the part I think that is a bit reip off... other option is the Votex spolier which I hear is very similar to the ED30 front but with some air gaps, like this: http://www.parts4vws.com/registry/registry_detail.asp?MemberCarID=11570 (http://www.parts4vws.com/registry/registry_detail.asp?MemberCarID=11570) which looks pretty decent too.
Anyone got this fitted to their GTi and could post couple of front on a side-on view pictures? Want to get this done asap, as I just do not like the black side skirts and standard front lip...
I am aiming to achieve a look that is not too in your face, but a bit more aggressive... I really like the Ed30 styling, but my funds do not stretch to ED30!
Thanks
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Front vortex spoiler isnt cheaper either!
The best thing in my opinion is to get one of these: http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/store/product.php?xProd=3737&xSec=156 (ABT Golf Mk5 GTI Frontspoiler) but that is even £288. dont forget you'll need to get that professionally painted also. Which will set you back around £350'ish. Hardly worth it for such a small item which does get overlooked!
Just get the original GTI one colour-coded and save yourself £200 atleast. Tahts what im doing.
PS Isnt the GTI chinspoiler exactly the same design as the E30? Comparing pictures of the GTI and the E30 it looks exactly the same to me. Only visual difference being colour-coding to the naked eye...
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Like this look personally:
http://homepage.mac.com/risowu/OSIR/TT_HEADLIGHT_HOME.html
Bit of carbon also looks good on either a red or black car :wink:
Cass
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Can get votex for £205 delivered - so a good £125 cheaper than the Edition 30 spoiler... don't really like the ABT one... bit too in your face... trying to go for a balance between Max Power and Standard... colour coding it will cost approx £150 according to two bodyshops I questioned... this is for full match to VW colour.
As for original GTI spoiler and ED30 being the same, nope... hangs about 10-20mm lower than the standard one... just looks more aggressive but in a subtle way :smiley:
I have already saved a fair few bob as my car already has the rear valance colour coded so thats saved me about £200, especially as I didn't too bad on the price originally anyway...
Cheers for your help :smiley:
Front vortex spoiler isnt cheaper either!
The best thing in my opinion is to get one of these: http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/store/product.php?xProd=3737&xSec=156 (ABT Golf Mk5 GTI Frontspoiler) but that is even £288. dont forget you'll need to get that professionally painted also. Which will set you back around £350'ish. Hardly worth it for such a small item which does get overlooked!
Just get the original GTI one colour-coded and save yourself £200 atleast. Tahts what im doing.
PS Isnt the GTI chinspoiler exactly the same design as the E30?
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Not bad, I think this is what RedRobin has on his... I think i still prefer the votex on though.... and of course the ED30 is still my fave... just a shame its typical rip-off VW for genuine parts...
I guess its all down to personal preferences, plenty of people like the black bits on the GTi as it contrasts... I just think it looks half finished... so I wont be happy until colour coded... then I might just fly in the face of popular opinion and get my Monza II's done in a dark colour (anthracite perhaps) and leave the very outer rim a silver colour... bit like the Monza's on the European ED30.... not too popular I know but it flicks the switch for me :smiley:
Like this look personally:
http://homepage.mac.com/risowu/OSIR/TT_HEADLIGHT_HOME.html
Bit of carbon also looks good on either a red or black car :wink:
Cass
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Can get votex for £205 delivered - so a good £125 cheaper than the Edition 30 spoiler... don't really like the ABT one... bit too in your face... trying to go for a balance between Max Power and Standard... colour coding it will cost approx £150 according to two bodyshops I questioned... this is for full match to VW colour.
As for original GTI spoiler and ED30 being the same, nope... hangs about 10-20mm lower than the standard one... just looks more aggressive but in a subtle way :smiley:
£355 just for the front chinspoiler :shocked:
Im getting my whole car colour-coded for £475.....
I have to admit, if the only difference is 10/20mm hang between the GTI and the E30 it isnt much. I certainly couldnt tell looking on the pictures and i doubt most otehr people would notice that either.
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on a black car you cant hardly see the chin spoiler, don't see the point in having it painted. and with all the speed bumps round out way the paint will soon be scraped off the bottom anyway!
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Gary Sent you a PM,
heres the difference
Standard -
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/robintegra/DSC04217.jpg)
ED30 - No Gap in centre section -
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/robintegra/dsc01157yn3.jpg)
Votex - Gap with 2 Small Bars -
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/robintegra/4-21.jpg)
I had Votex on my old GTi its just subtle without being over the top -
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/robintegra/1.jpg)
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/robintegra/DSC02318.jpg)
Hopefully will notice it alittle more on white,
Rob
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i do like those little gaps ! looks much better
i like this too: http://homepage.mac.com/risowu/OSIR/FCSGT203.htm
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I hear what you are saying, but for me the ED30 and Votex spoilers enhance the appearance greatly, my car is red so I am anticipating it having a big impact :smiley:
£355 just for the front chinspoiler :shocked:
Im getting my whole car colour-coded for £475.....
I have to admit, if the only difference is 10/20mm hang between the GTI and the E30 it isnt much. I certainly couldnt tell looking on the pictures and i doubt most otehr people would notice that either.
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Thanks Rob - gotta say I am warming to the votex after those shots, however my fave is still the ED30. I believe on the red car it will have a big impact by drawing the eye further down, giving it a more aggressive profile... just as it will on your white one I would guess.
Yours is going to look superb when you get it fitted and the colour coding done on the wheels! :drool: Jealous!!
Gary Sent you a PM,
heres the difference
Standard -
ED30 - No Gap in centre section -
Votex - Gap with 2 Small Bars -
I had Votex on my old GTi its just subtle without being over the top -
Hopefully will notice it alittle more on white,
Rob
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I think Red Robin (on tyresmoke) has the OSIR front spoiler fitted to his car.
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I think Red Robin (on tyresmoke) has the OSIR front spoiler fitted to his car.
....RedRobin is also here on GolfGTI forum :smiley: :wink:.
Indeed I do have the OSIR front splitter and am very happy with it. My second choice would have been the Votex with slots. I also have painted Mk5 R32 sides.
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b308/RedRobin_05/REDAnother.jpg)
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Robin
Your GTI has to be one of the best i've seen dude :kiss:
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....Many Thanks for the big compliment, maxamus :smiley:
Safe Journeys,
Robin
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Robin
Your GTI has to be one of the best i've seen dude :kiss:
It does look sweet.....I do like some of the OSIR equipment :cool:
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I think the vortex is my favourite of the ones shown... especially on the white car.
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If you look back at the Awesome GTI store again you will also find (half way down the page)this:-
http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/vw%20golfmk5/styling.html
£269 and original ED30 part :smiley:
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£269 and original ED30 part :smiley:
+ VAT :sad:
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lovely front!
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I prefer the Votex one to the Ed30 splitter - You get more eye-candy for your money.