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Offline davoaj

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GTi to GT conversion
« on: 05 August 2012, 19:37 »
Afternoon everyone!

Been a while since I've been on here after having lost my 56 plate GTi back in 2010, but surprise surprise the VAG itch is back.

Currently driving an E90 330i, which is a very capable car but I just don't have the same connection with it that I had with the GTi. In between car was a MKII GTi 16 valve, which obviously had a fair bit of character as well 

Anyway, whilst I crave the GTi daily drive again, I'm understandably not so keen on the attention a GTi attracts. So, I'm thinking of getting a five door GTi and doing a GT conversion. Crazy I know, and far from what the forum would usually experience but I'm looking to go a little more understated!

In my mind, I'd do the following to start with:

1. Replace grills with GT grills - is this a straight swap? Cost doesn't seem prohibitive.
2. Alloys off, replace with either some charlstons or maybe some 17" CH's.
3. De badge obviously
4. Calipers painted anthracite

Anything else worth thinking of?

Would keep all parts so I could put it back if I wanted to. But I don't think this would cost much really, wheels aside.

What do you reckon guys? (braces himself for ridicule  :laugh: )

Offline Raffe

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Re: GTi to GT conversion
« Reply #1 on: 05 August 2012, 22:41 »
Just remap a GT and you'll have the performance and the looks you want?
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Offline davoaj

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Re: GTi to GT conversion
« Reply #2 on: 06 August 2012, 09:01 »
For the cash and the novelty I'd prefer the GTI. Having had one, I wouldn't be happy moving to a GT.

Offline cupraowner

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Re: GTi to GT conversion
« Reply #3 on: 06 August 2012, 15:36 »

I would't go to all that bother just to keep a few d*ck heads off your back. If you're buying a GTi - keep it like a GTI - otherwise it's a but pointless is getting one.

Offline davoaj

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Re: GTi to GT conversion
« Reply #4 on: 06 August 2012, 15:59 »
What about a few idiots in your living room with a sledge hammer and balaclavas?

I get your point mate, shouldn't have to consider this kind of thing.

All I'm saying though is that even after 2 1/2 years without my GTi, I still miss it and am just interested to discuss the practicalities of getting another and making it look even more subtle.

Bear in mind, this is as a family hatch and not a bachelor's pride and joy. I'm not after the wow factor, just something that gives me a smile every time I get behind the wheel.

Offline dubber36

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Re: GTi to GT conversion
« Reply #5 on: 06 August 2012, 16:01 »
A GTI in standard form is hardly shouting "come on, race me"

If d1ckheads want to try it on, surely you're big enough to ignor them. Or could the truth be that it's you that wants to sneak up on Saxos and show them what your Golf can do?
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Offline davoaj

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Re: GTi to GT conversion
« Reply #6 on: 06 August 2012, 16:35 »
Didn't mention anywhere about wanting to avoid racing.

The last GTi I had was stolen by an armed gang, this is the attention I am looking to avoid.

Looks like the grill swap can be done, as can everything else rather inexpensively aside from the wheels. So it's an option.

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Re: GTi to GT conversion
« Reply #7 on: 06 August 2012, 17:07 »
We got burgled a couple of months ago, but I won't let the basstards stop me from having the things I want for fear of them getting nicked again.
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Offline davoaj

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Re: GTi to GT conversion
« Reply #8 on: 06 August 2012, 17:12 »
Sorry to hear that mate.

I was the same, we got burgled whilst on holiday a few years ago. They came for the car but I had the keys with me, sure enough they came back a month later and made sure I was in that time.

I'm happily driving around in the 330i now, but still hanker after another MkV. It's just the psycholgocial element of it, another GTi..

Offline Saint Steve

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Re: GTi to GT conversion
« Reply #9 on: 06 August 2012, 20:40 »
It's all changeable ... Best price up at the dealers but it won't be cheap knowing what they want for Grills etc