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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Pirelli_P on 07 August 2008, 15:22

Title: Cosmetic Mods
Post by: Pirelli_P on 07 August 2008, 15:22
Being bored at work my mind is wondering as expected and I would be grateful for people's opinions!

When I eventually take delivery of my Pirelli in Sept/Oct I have a small list of minor changes to make. These include:

1.   Black front/rear VW badges (the car is Diamond Black)

2.   Change the puddle light bulbs to a more white effect bulb.

3.   Possibly change the mirror indicator lenses to smoked ones.

4.   Swap the grill around the number plate to a Carbon Fibre one. Much like RedRobin and joesgti
      though theres a cheaper version on ebay which will do for now (dunno the name of the item itself) rather than
      the expensive one RR has. Though i believe they look pretty similar?

5.   Put some cheeky golfgti.co.uk inside window stickers in the rear two windows (already ordered).

6.   Just bought a pair of the seat adjustment handle GTI aluminium plates off ebay.
      Saw a thread on here about them. Awaiting those in the post.

7.   Swap over some new sidelight bulbs that are white not yellow
      (iv got xenons so no need to change the main lights).


Now, since im new to having a car I want to actually spend money on, are there any other relatively cheap cosmetic 'enhancements' I haven't mentioned / don't know about / you think will look good? Any suggestions under £200 welcome!

Paul
Title: Re: Cosmetic Mods
Post by: bacillus on 07 August 2008, 15:33
Halfords do a nice pair of fluffy dice...   :grin:
Title: Re: Cosmetic Mods
Post by: Hurdy on 07 August 2008, 15:36
Red GTI front badge.

Carbon fibre wing mirror casings.

Gulfstream's GTI footrest.

 :cool:
Title: Re: Cosmetic Mods
Post by: NewGolf on 07 August 2008, 15:38
 :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Cosmetic Mods
Post by: AlanD on 07 August 2008, 15:41
Hurdy, where can you get the red GTI front? I think that would like smart on my black one. Had a look on ebay but no joy.
Title: Re: Cosmetic Mods
Post by: Gulfstream11 on 07 August 2008, 15:44
Being bored at work my mind is wondering as expected and I would be grateful for people's opinions!

When I eventually take delivery of my Pirelli in Sept/Oct I have a small list of minor changes to make. These include:

1.   Black front/rear VW badges (the car is Diamond Black)

2.   Change the puddle light bulbs to a more white effect bulb.

3.   Possibly change the mirror indicator lenses to smoked ones.

4.   Swap the grill around the number plate to a Carbon Fibre one. Much like RedRobin and joesgti
      though theres a cheaper version on ebay which will do for now (dunno the name of the item itself) rather than
      the expensive one RR has. Though i believe they look pretty similar?

5.   Put some cheeky golfgti.co.uk inside window stickers in the rear two windows (already ordered).

6.   Just bought a pair of the seat adjustment handle GTI aluminium plates off ebay.
      Saw a thread on here about them. Awaiting those in the post.


7.   Swap over some new sidelight bulbs that are white not yellow
      (iv got xenons so no need to change the main lights).


Now, since im new to having a car I want to actually spend money on, are there any other relatively cheap cosmetic 'enhancements' I haven't mentioned / don't know about / you think will look good? Any suggestions under £200 welcome!

Paul


You did,nt link to that aussie site by any chance,.???
Title: Re: Cosmetic Mods
Post by: bobotheclown on 07 August 2008, 15:45
Last time i looked on fleabay the red grill badges were going for around £50. Not very cheap, but do look good on a black GTi.

Here's a link if anyone has a spare wedge of cash

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-MK4-4-Golf-GTI-25-USA-Anniversary-Grill-Badge-Emblem_W0QQitemZ140250457067QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116
Title: Re: Cosmetic Mods
Post by: Steve78 on 07 August 2008, 15:47
Being bored at work my mind is wondering as expected and I would be grateful for people's opinions!

When I eventually take delivery of my Pirelli in Sept/Oct I have a small list of minor changes to make. These include:

1.   Black front/rear VW badges (the car is Diamond Black)

2.   Change the puddle light bulbs to a more white effect bulb.

3.   Possibly change the mirror indicator lenses to smoked ones.

4.   Swap the grill around the number plate to a Carbon Fibre one. Much like RedRobin and joesgti
      though theres a cheaper version on ebay which will do for now (dunno the name of the item itself) rather than
      the expensive one RR has. Though i believe they look pretty similar?

5.   Put some cheeky golfgti.co.uk inside window stickers in the rear two windows (already ordered).

6.   Just bought a pair of the seat adjustment handle GTI aluminium plates off ebay.
      Saw a thread on here about them. Awaiting those in the post.

7.   Swap over some new sidelight bulbs that are white not yellow
      (iv got xenons so no need to change the main lights).


Now, since im new to having a car I want to actually spend money on, are there any other relatively cheap cosmetic 'enhancements' I haven't mentioned / don't know about / you think will look good? Any suggestions under £200 welcome!

Paul


How about some nice seats?
Title: Re: Cosmetic Mods
Post by: AlanD on 07 August 2008, 15:48
£50 :o

Are they having a laugh !!!
Title: Re: Cosmetic Mods
Post by: Pirelli_P on 07 August 2008, 15:52


How about some nice seats?

ha, its got some!




You did,nt link to that aussie site by any chance,.???

No don't think so, someone off here, there was a thread about a group buy a while ago.
Title: Re: Cosmetic Mods
Post by: Gulfstream11 on 07 August 2008, 16:19
Thats alright then.. :laugh:
Title: Re: Cosmetic Mods
Post by: Greenouse on 07 August 2008, 18:13
Don't forget, even though the red grille badges are £50 you've still got to take it to pieces as it's for a MK4 and won't fit straight onto a MK5 grille  :sad:
Title: Re: Cosmetic Mods
Post by: k4ith on 07 August 2008, 19:49
I have the smoked indicator lenses still in the box haven't fitted them as i bought on an impulse one day, if any ones wants them can sell for what i paid from awesome and will incl the p&p in price so a v/small saving lol.
Title: Re: Cosmetic Mods
Post by: dan_apps on 07 August 2008, 19:58

Gulfstream's GTI footrest.

 :cool:

Gulf i remember seeing these up a while ago, i know im the million'th person to ask but how much?, still available? shall i Pm you my details?

cheers Dan
Title: Re: Cosmetic Mods
Post by: Gulfstream11 on 07 August 2008, 20:47
Just about to launch the MKIV version,join in with that dude.

Gulf
Title: Re: Cosmetic Mods
Post by: dan_apps on 07 August 2008, 21:28
Just about to launch the MKIV version,join in with that dude.

Gulf

will keep an eye out then!  :wink: cheers my man!