MK 6 side trims

[Johnnymac07]

Hi,

I have a MK6 GTI, I noticed the MK6 R have side trims that look very well.  I was wondering if anyone has put these side trims on the GTI and how do they look given the different front grills and bumper?  I imagine it only adds but was hoping to see a pic before committing...  Any pics would be greatly appreciated...

Cheers

[am1w]

Hi,
I have a MK6 GTI, I noticed the MK6 R have side trims that look very well.  I was wondering if anyone has put these side trims on the GTI and how do they look given the different front grills and bumper?  I imagine it only adds but was hoping to see a pic before committing...  Any pics would be greatly appreciated...
Cheers

Please don't change the side trims on the GTi. They are so understated and elegant.

[MAW73]

Hi,
I have a MK6 GTI, I noticed the MK6 R have side trims that look very well.  I was wondering if anyone has put these side trims on the GTI and how do they look given the different front grills and bumper?  I imagine it only adds but was hoping to see a pic before committing...  Any pics would be greatly appreciated...
Cheers

Please don't change the side trims on the GTi. They are so understated and elegant.

I aggree 100%. I say no to change!

[p3asa]

Hi,

I have a MK6 GTI, I noticed the MK6 R have side trims that look very well.  I was wondering if anyone has put these side trims on the GTI and how do they look given the different front grills and bumper?  I imagine it only adds but was hoping to see a pic before committing...  Any pics would be greatly appreciated...

Cheers

I don't think the Golf R has side trims as standard?!?

Here is a picture of the Golf with added side trims.
http://www.ausmotive.com/2009/04/01/golf-gti-r-caught-in-testing-at-the-nurburgring.html

[Jimble]

i'm not sure if he's talking about skirts or not???

[am1w]

i'm not sure if he's talking about skirts or not???

Skirts, dwarling. He'll then trim them with a twin-set and pearls so that it looks like an R.

[Keithuk]

Side trims do you mean the rubberised strips along the doors?

Yes they look ok it may depend on what colour the car is? Obviously that shadow blue Golf looks ok a white one may stick out like a sore thumb.

They fitted them as standard on the Mk5.

Here is a picture of the Golf with added side trims.
http://www.ausmotive.com/2009/04/01/golf-gti-r-caught-in-testing-at-the-nurburgring.html

Yes but that doesn't appear to be an 'R' unless its been rebadged I can't see the 'R' badge on the grill and it says 2.0 TDI on the back as the reading says. It does have 'R' tail pipes. 

[Jimble]

Side trims do you mean the rubberised strips along the doors?

Yes they look ok it may depend on what colour the car is? Obviously that shadow blue Golf looks ok a white one may stick out like a sore thumb.

They fitted them as standard on the Mk5.

Here is a picture of the Golf with added side trims.
http://www.ausmotive.com/2009/04/01/golf-gti-r-caught-in-testing-at-the-nurburgring.html

Yes but that doesn't appear to be an 'R' unless its been rebadged I can't see the 'R' badge on the grill and it says 2.0 TDI on the back as the reading says. It does have 'R' tail pipes. 

Pretty sure that was the "mule" they used to test the new R running gear.

[mac7]

[The Danno]

Side trims do you mean the rubberised strips along the doors?

Yes they look ok it may depend on what colour the car is? Obviously that shadow blue Golf looks ok a white one may stick out like a sore thumb.

They fitted them as standard on the Mk5.

Here is a picture of the Golf with added side trims.
http://www.ausmotive.com/2009/04/01/golf-gti-r-caught-in-testing-at-the-nurburgring.html

Yes but that doesn't appear to be an 'R' unless its been rebadged I can't see the 'R' badge on the grill and it says 2.0 TDI on the back as the reading says. It does have 'R' tail pipes. 

Pretty sure that was the "mule" they used to test the new R running gear.

Yep that’s exactly what it is. I wouldn't trust that picture its a cobbled together disguised test car. Plenty of other pics of real R's about on the net, check them out first before committing. Although part of me says….you have GTI, be proud of the way it looks, why make it look like an R, its not one after all....