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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: joesgti on 28 February 2008, 16:25

Title: red GTi badges for sale!!
Post by: joesgti on 28 February 2008, 16:25
i dont like it personally but some might.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volkswagen-MK5-MKV-Golf-Polo-R32-BLACK-VW-BADGE_W0QQitemZ250220006886QQihZ015QQcategoryZ9889QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 :smiley:
Title: Re: red GTi badges for sale!!
Post by: maxamus on 28 February 2008, 16:41
looks  :sick:

ruins the front grill if you ask me and even makes it look like a cheap chavy affect
Title: Re: red GTi badges for sale!!
Post by: Russ.C on 28 February 2008, 17:08
Yeah front one is a bit too 'pink' but if you look at the other pics there is a nice example of a black rear 'VW' badge, looks good (maybe a bit too dark black on black), fancy having a crack at yours maxamus, complete the pair!?  :smiley:
Title: Re: red GTi badges for sale!!
Post by: joesgti on 28 February 2008, 17:25
you can buy the front and back already sprayed. im waiting for a price of him, if i send him the parts. :smiley:
Title: Re: red GTi badges for sale!!
Post by: Russ.C on 28 February 2008, 17:27
I've just ordered the front one - £25. Saves me painting myself! How would you remove the rear badge as its part of the tailgate release?
Title: Re: red GTi badges for sale!!
Post by: maxamus on 28 February 2008, 17:37
My local VW dealer said he will do the rear badge for me for £30.
Hes going touse matt affect spray paint just like the front. He said there is no difference between spray paint and tin paint but spray paint is easier to apply and easier to layer up.

Now i just need to find some time when i can drop car off for a few hours...........
Title: Re: red GTi badges for sale!!
Post by: maxamus on 28 February 2008, 17:39
Yeah front one is a bit too 'pink' but if you look at the other pics there is a nice example of a black rear 'VW' badge, looks good (maybe a bit too dark black on black), fancy having a crack at yours maxamus, complete the pair!?  :smiley:

Thats a bit too dark. Just looks like a black circular hole on the boot and you cant see the "VW". Im gonner go for a dark grey (just like my front badge) so that the "VW" is more noticable.
Title: Re: red GTi badges for sale!!
Post by: Hurdy on 28 February 2008, 22:37
I like the front VW logo in black, but the rear looks pants. The red GTI logo looks tacky IMO and why swap chrome for paint when under the bonnet it goes the other way around?
Title: Re: red GTi badges for sale!!
Post by: RedRobin on 28 February 2008, 23:07
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b308/RedRobin_05/VWbadge_rear.jpg)

I think the red GTI badges look naff! :sad:
Title: Re: red GTi badges for sale!!
Post by: Russ.C on 29 February 2008, 09:33
That rear CF badge looks lovely RR. :tongue: How easy is it to remove and replace the rear badge?
Title: Re: red GTi badges for sale!!
Post by: The Wheel Man on 29 February 2008, 13:48
I think the rear is too much.  I would probably go for the HELLA dark red tail tights and keep the chrome effent on the rear.  :cool:

Red GTI badges   :sick:  Carbon badges  :drool:
Title: Re: red GTi badges for sale!!
Post by: LaserBlue on 29 February 2008, 14:46
looks  :sick:

ruins the front grill if you ask me and even makes it look like a cheap chavy affect


(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/118d-Sport/P1000115.jpg)

i think they look very nice, with my color car it gose well.. it isnt pink looking its the same colour code as the red strip in the grille..
im ordering a rear one aswell.. i did have a 25th anni version but it wouldnt match
Title: Re: red GTi badges for sale!!
Post by: RedRobin on 29 February 2008, 16:04
That rear CF badge looks lovely RR. :tongue: How easy is it to remove and replace the rear badge?

....The whole rear badge with integrated lock mechanism has to be replaced. The TTshop are still trying to get European distribution for the CF version. It's a case of buying the whole new unit and sending in your old stock one so they can manufacture another CF version for the next buyer.
Title: Re: red GTi badges for sale!!
Post by: L555BAT on 01 March 2008, 20:10
These are the letters I have on my grill, minus the rabbit of course.  Official VW part for the US market rabbit.  I got mine from ebay.de
Just removed the silver GTI and stuck the red on.  A perfect fit.
(http://oempl.us/images/large/Badge_20th_Rear_LRG.jpg) (http://oempl.us/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=304)
Title: Re: red GTi badges for sale!!
Post by: Hurdy on 01 March 2008, 23:46
These are the letters I have on my grill, minus the rabbit of course.  Official VW part for the US market rabbit.  I got mine from ebay.de
Just removed the silver GTI and stuck the red on.  A perfect fit.
(http://oempl.us/images/large/Badge_20th_Rear_LRG.jpg) (http://oempl.us/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=304)

Now they look a hundred times better than the painted ones. The Chrome detailing around the edges finishes them off nicely.
Title: Re: red GTi badges for sale!!
Post by: Russ.C on 03 March 2008, 17:40
These are the letters I have on my grill, minus the rabbit of course.  Official VW part for the US market rabbit.  I got mine from ebay.de
Just removed the silver GTI and stuck the red on.  A perfect fit.
(http://oempl.us/images/large/Badge_20th_Rear_LRG.jpg) (http://oempl.us/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=304)

Got a picture of the badge on your car mate? Interested to see how it looks, not so keen on the painted red version that laserblue has (no offence!)

By the way the fella who sells these emailed me back about the black rear badge, £135, this includes the boot release assy, as its all one part so he tells me. £85 from a dealer in the first place. Also he will do lighter shades of black as I mentioned the one in the picture looked a bit too dark for my liking.
Title: Re: red GTi badges for sale!!
Post by: Russ.C on 03 March 2008, 17:50
This the same badge, if so might do the job for £7!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RED-GTI-BADGE-FITS-ALL-CARS_W0QQitemZ350030007345QQihZ022QQcategoryZ43117QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQ_trksidZp1638.m118.l1247QQcmdZViewItem
Title: Re: red GTi badges for sale!!
Post by: LaserBlue on 04 March 2008, 10:22
the badge i have is an original gti badge just sprayed red.

other red gti badges on ebay are fakes, they will discolour after time and weather.

the original 25th anniversary badge that was mounted on the front grille cost £39.99 from my local dealer, the rear is £19.99.

you can stick this onto the stock gti badge holder but will need soem strong weather proof glue.

tried all these options and failed after time so purchased the red gti badge off ebay, quality painted and fits straight on as its a whole peice.
Title: Re: red GTi badges for sale!!
Post by: Russ.C on 04 March 2008, 10:29

the original 25th anniversary badge that was mounted on the front grille cost £39.99 from my local dealer, the rear is £19.99.


 :shocked: Bit pricey! Can see why you went down the painted version route! Think I'll just leave mine silver, not sure a black gti with black VW badge and red GTI badge will look any good! Would still like to see a piccie of your grill if you get a moment L555BAT
Title: Re: red GTi badges for sale!!
Post by: LaserBlue on 04 March 2008, 10:47
Russ.c: have you gota edition 30?

if i was you id debadge the gti and get the carbon front grille :)
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/118d-Sport/PlastidipGTIgrille004.jpg)

check these pix out..
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/118d-Sport/tyt.jpg)
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/118d-Sport/DSC05833.jpg)
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/118d-Sport/DSC00121.jpg)

i personaly like the debadged look on a black gti, the chrome/red badge dont look that good from far away unliek mine which is all red and is more blatent complimenting the red strip more
Title: Re: red GTi badges for sale!!
Post by: RedRobin on 04 March 2008, 11:09
....Nice selection of pics, LaserBlue :cool:

Personally I'm very proud of driving a VeeDub and one which is a GTI, so I would never ever de-badge mine. I prefer the red GTI badge version with the chrome surround but think it looks a bit fussy. Each to their own. :cool:

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b308/RedRobin_05/RED_wetfront.jpg)
Title: Re: red GTi badges for sale!!
Post by: LaserBlue on 04 March 2008, 11:29
i think ive seen you b4 on golfmkv

ive gotta say... ur red gti is H0T!! and you plate is badass!
Title: Re: red GTi badges for sale!!
Post by: Russ.C on 04 March 2008, 11:56
Thanks for that last picture laserblue! Just the combo I was wanting to see. I do quite like that red GTI badge with silver surround, v. pleased with how the VW badge in black looks on a black GTI! And yes I have an edition 30, but like robin, I'm not into de-badging! I like my GTI badges and my Edition 30 badge! I'm not to keen on the CF front grill, I like the standard black shiny plastic, think it looks spot on!  :cool:
Title: Re: red GTi badges for sale!!
Post by: joesgti on 04 March 2008, 12:04
Thanks for that last picture laserblue! Just the combo I was wanting to see. I do quite like that red GTI badge with silver surround, v. pleased with how the VW badge in black looks on a black GTI! And yes I have an edition 30, but like robin, I'm not into de-badging! I like my GTI badges and my Edition 30 badge! I'm not to keen on the CF front grill, I like the standard black shiny plastic, think it looks spot on!  :cool:

its just a shame we have to have big gay number plates on the front of our cars :cry: without he plate the whole front of the gti looks stunning
Title: Re: red GTi badges for sale!!
Post by: RedRobin on 04 March 2008, 12:23
its just a shame we have to have big gay number plates on the front of our cars :cry: without he plate the whole front of the gti looks stunning

....Agreed :cool:

It's mostly why I spent dosh on a private plate rather than have to live with gobblygook! :evil:
Title: Re: red GTi badges for sale!!
Post by: TagnuT on 04 March 2008, 19:50
Russ.c: have you gota edition 30?

if i was you id debadge the gti and get the carbon front grille :)
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/118d-Sport/PlastidipGTIgrille004.jpg)

check these pix out..
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/118d-Sport/tyt.jpg)
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/118d-Sport/DSC05833.jpg)
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/118d-Sport/DSC00121.jpg)

i personaly like the debadged look on a black gti, the chrome/red badge dont look that good from far away unliek mine which is all red and is more blatent complimenting the red strip more

Nasty Photoshop chop on the second photograph..... :sick: