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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: hotrod on 13 April 2008, 07:31

Title: ED30 black rear valance
Post by: hotrod on 13 April 2008, 07:31: Hi guys,

Am I right in thinking that the ED30 rear valance trim (tail pipe trim) is easily removable? I have seen some cars on the net with it painted black and it really breaks up the bulk at the rear. I want the look to be clean and OEM... ie no fins, no carbon (sorry RR & Hurdy)... nice & simple.
I suppose I could always buy an original VW ED30 solid black one?

IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢m contemplating either a respray or an aftermarket application, does anyone have any pics, contacts etc.

Thanks... Hotrod
Title: Re: ED30 black rear valance
Post by: TagnuT on 13 April 2008, 10:15: BMX on UK MKivs sprayed his mat black. Did it himself.
Title: Re: ED30 black rear valance
Post by: winrya on 13 April 2008, 11:07: The ed30 rear valance is all one piece. I've taken a pic of the back of mine which i waiting to be sprayed and fitted so hope this is some help.
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e58/winrya/DSC00818.jpg)
and to make it clearer here is the other side
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e58/winrya/DSC00817.jpg)
Title: Re: ED30 black rear valance
Post by: 182_blue on 13 April 2008, 11:09: handy pic that, are the parking sensors locations marked on the back bumper ?
Title: Re: ED30 black rear valance
Post by: winrya on 13 April 2008, 11:11: Quote from: 182_blue on 13 April 2008, 11:09
handy pic that, are the parking sensors locations marked on the back bumper ?

Parking sensors go in the top section of the bumper which is identical for all mk5 golfs
Title: Re: ED30 black rear valance
Post by: 182_blue on 13 April 2008, 11:12: Quote from: winrya on 13 April 2008, 11:11
Quote from: 182_blue on 13 April 2008, 11:09
handy pic that, are the parking sensors locations marked on the back bumper ?

Parking sensors go in the top section of the bumper which is identical for all mk5 golfs

yeh sorry, thought you may have whole thing off, so there are marks where the sensors should go ?
Title: Re: ED30 black rear valance
Post by: winrya on 13 April 2008, 11:17: Quote from: 182_blue on 13 April 2008, 11:12
Quote from: winrya on 13 April 2008, 11:11
Quote from: 182_blue on 13 April 2008, 11:09
handy pic that, are the parking sensors locations marked on the back bumper ?

Parking sensors go in the top section of the bumper which is identical for all mk5 golfs

yeh sorry, thought you may have whole thing off, so there are marks where the sensors should go ?

I've no idea sorry mate, I'll be letting the bodyshop do all the removal. Fingers crossed it will be a perfect job :undecided:
Title: Re: ED30 black rear valance
Post by: 182_blue on 13 April 2008, 11:35: Quote from: winrya on 13 April 2008, 11:17
Quote from: 182_blue on 13 April 2008, 11:12
Quote from: winrya on 13 April 2008, 11:11
Quote from: 182_blue on 13 April 2008, 11:09
handy pic that, are the parking sensors locations marked on the back bumper ?

Parking sensors go in the top section of the bumper which is identical for all mk5 golfs

yeh sorry, thought you may have whole thing off, so there are marks where the sensors should go ?

I've no idea sorry mate, I'll be letting the bodyshop do all the removal. Fingers crossed it will be a perfect job :undecided:

yeh, good luck, should be ok, yours is a good colour to match
Title: Re: ED30 black rear valance
Post by: duzza on 14 April 2008, 18:33: I think some that have painted the bottom portion in black have doen it whilst the bumper was still on the car.
Title: Re: ED30 black rear valance
Post by: Russ.C on 15 April 2008, 10:56: Quote from: TagnuT on 13 April 2008, 10:15
BMX on UK MKivs sprayed his mat black. Did it himself.

Heres a link with a pic of his motor if it helps :smiley:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=75010.msg603549#msg603549
Title: Re: ED30 black rear valance
Post by: RedRobin on 15 April 2008, 16:03: ....Surely if someone is concerned about how 'limited' edition their Ed30 is, they won't want to mod it at all? :undecided:
Title: Re: ED30 black rear valance
Post by: hotrod on 15 April 2008, 17:56: Quote from: RedRobin on 15 April 2008, 16:03
....Surely if someone is concerned about how 'limited' edition their Ed30 is, they won't want to mod it at all? :undecided:

Good point RR,

I was hoping to get a black replacement and keep the original, just like IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢m doing with the rear LEDs.

Hotrod
Title: Re: ED30 black rear valance
Post by: RedRobin on 15 April 2008, 18:21: ....I had a chat with Mark this morning and asked about your LED's - One damaged on arrival? That Loders group of dealer plus bodyshop make a great team. He's going to straighten my Milltek back box but only wanted his best mechanic on my car so asked if I could wait until next week! It's the same at the dealers - Ian always allocates the best mechanics and never an apprentice.

I assume you are still enjoying your Ed30 [what a stupid question!!] :grin:
Title: Re: ED30 black rear valance
Post by: Altered Carbon on 15 April 2008, 20:20: Does anyone have other pics of Edition 30s with the lower section painted black?
Title: Re: ED30 black rear valance
Post by: hotrod on 16 April 2008, 09:05: Quote from: RedRobin on 15 April 2008, 18:21
....I had a chat with Mark this morning and asked about your LED's - One damaged on arrival? That Loders group of dealer plus bodyshop make a great team. He's going to straighten my Milltek back box but only wanted his best mechanic on my car so asked if I could wait until next week! It's the same at the dealers - Ian always allocates the best mechanics and never an apprentice.

I assume you are still enjoying your Ed30 [what a stupid question!!] :grin:

Hi RR,

Yeah loving the ED. ItÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s starting to feel like my car now... itÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s taken a while though! Really handles the bends well and IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢m used to the firm ride. Glad I went for white... bit of a leap of faith. One of the LEDs was slightly scratched, should have replacement this week.

Just saw a new white Beemer M3... looked sweet.

Dan the man helped me out with a slight squeak in the workshop, very helpful.

Take it easy... hotrod