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Ricepop

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Re: GTI without the red stripes through the headlights
« Reply #50 on: 13 August 2013, 21:43 »
As a current owner of a clean and well looked after Mk5 GTI, I must admit that its nose is definitely more aggressive and distinctive than the Mk6 or Mk7.





Mk5 more aggressive than the Mk7?

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Re: GTI without the red stripes through the headlights
« Reply #51 on: 13 August 2013, 22:25 »
To be fair, you didnt pick a bog standard one (and a bag angle loool) this makes it look better:

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Re: GTI without the red stripes through the headlights
« Reply #52 on: 13 August 2013, 22:49 »
Yup, I stand by what I said, I think the front-end of the Mk5 is more aggressive.
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Re: GTI without the red stripes through the headlights
« Reply #53 on: 13 August 2013, 23:11 »
Yup, I stand by what I said, I think the front-end of the Mk5 is more aggressive.


Can't agree with this, although i love the shape of the mk5 compared to the 7 i just want to give it a cuddle! It's not aggressive in the least, it's cute! :)
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Re: GTI without the red stripes through the headlights
« Reply #54 on: 13 August 2013, 23:42 »
I agree. MK5 nose is distinctive and aggressive, immediately identifiable as a GTI over its lesser versions. MK6 and 7 noses are far more subtle but the overall shape and silhouette of the 7 (less MPV-ish) is better.
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Re: GTI without the red stripes through the headlights
« Reply #55 on: 13 August 2013, 23:52 »
Not even sure why people are talking about the front end its not too bad....Shouldnt it be a topic on the rear end?  Ugly set of rear lights and very tame looking diffuser?

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Re: GTI without the red stripes through the headlights
« Reply #56 on: 13 August 2013, 23:59 »
Not even sure why people are talking about the front end its not too bad....Shouldnt it be a topic on the rear end?  Ugly set of rear lights and very tame looking diffuser?


Lol, we can't talk about ugly rear lights mate! You've upgraded to LED's and i've just took a set off mine, the mk6 early tails were hideous! :sick: ;D
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Re: GTI without the red stripes through the headlights
« Reply #57 on: 14 August 2013, 00:24 »
Not even sure why people are talking about the front end its not too bad....Shouldnt it be a topic on the rear end?  Ugly set of rear lights and very tame looking diffuser?


Lol, we can't talk about ugly rear lights mate! You've upgraded to LED's and i've just took a set off mine, the mk6 early tails were hideous! :sick: ;D

True. Laziest design of all time. They basically took the lights off a Toureg and didn't even bother to scale them down a few sizes! Hideous.
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Re: GTI without the red stripes through the headlights
« Reply #58 on: 14 August 2013, 07:19 »
Not even sure why people are talking about the front end its not too bad....Shouldnt it be a topic on the rear end?  Ugly set of rear lights and very tame looking diffuser?

We're not saying it's bad, just "different", as in more or less aggressive and distinctive than previously, depending on whether you want to hug it or run from it  :grin:
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Re: GTI without the red stripes through the headlights
« Reply #59 on: 14 August 2013, 09:11 »
We should just call it a draw on this topic. Im sure all of us in time will grow to like it, and im sure an aftermarket company will make better lights and 100% sure someone will make a class diffuser.

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