Mk7.5 GTI/ GTD - Mud Flaps

[Macleesh]

Just got my facelift GTI and went to fit mudflaps purchased online from a VW dealer. They were specifically for the GTI but the rears didn't fit! There is a cutaway in the flap to fit over the black edging on the bumper which was way too small. Careful cutting with a scalpel (I had to cut quite a lot of material out) got them to fit perfectly. 20 minutes to do the job.

msroswell is quite right - this can be done.  Have been to my dealer today to view the car which has arrived early and the mechanics had fitted mudflaps all round.  Yes they had to cut away a bit more on the rears to accommodate the new valance as there are no Mk7.5 direct fit rears available yet, but the job is done and the Salesman agreed the car looked better for it.  4 weeks today I'll have it in the flesh - All mines 

Do you know if dealer started with Mk 7 GTI parts or standard Mk 7 versions? I have been  sold a pair of standard rears and they look a long way off. Wondering if the new bumper on facelift GTD is more like the GTI than previously?

Sean

[Wide]

Never been a fan of mud flaps.... My dad is though, loves them on his Subaru Forester. He is 73 though and lives in the country 

  Ok. Do he like stonechip all over the doors to?! 

I fitted Mud Flaps on delivery

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiw5pBoVwuk

[linc-dub]

Just got my facelift GTI and went to fit mudflaps purchased online from a VW dealer. They were specifically for the GTI but the rears didn't fit! There is a cutaway in the flap to fit over the black edging on the bumper which was way too small. Careful cutting with a scalpel (I had to cut quite a lot of material out) got them to fit perfectly. 20 minutes to do the job.

msroswell is quite right - this can be done.  Have been to my dealer today to view the car which has arrived early and the mechanics had fitted mudflaps all round.  Yes they had to cut away a bit more on the rears to accommodate the new valance as there are no Mk7.5 direct fit rears available yet, but the job is done and the Salesman agreed the car looked better for it.  4 weeks today I'll have it in the flesh - All mines 

Do you know if dealer started with Mk 7 GTI parts or standard Mk 7 versions? I have been  sold a pair of standard rears and they look a long way off. Wondering if the new bumper on facelift GTD is more like the GTI than previously?

Sean

Yes the dealer started with theh Mk 7 GTI parts & the rear valance on the Mk 7.5 GTD is more like the GTi than previously.

[Macleesh]

Just got my facelift GTI and went to fit mudflaps purchased online from a VW dealer. They were specifically for the GTI but the rears didn't fit! There is a cutaway in the flap to fit over the black edging on the bumper which was way too small. Careful cutting with a scalpel (I had to cut quite a lot of material out) got them to fit perfectly. 20 minutes to do the job.

msroswell is quite right - this can be done.  Have been to my dealer today to view the car which has arrived early and the mechanics had fitted mudflaps all round.  Yes they had to cut away a bit more on the rears to accommodate the new valance as there are no Mk7.5 direct fit rears available yet, but the job is done and the Salesman agreed the car looked better for it.  4 weeks today I'll have it in the flesh - All mines 

Do you know if dealer started with Mk 7 GTI parts or standard Mk 7 versions? I have been  sold a pair of standard rears and they look a long way off. Wondering if the new bumper on facelift GTD is more like the GTI than previously?

Sean

Yes the dealer started with theh Mk 7 GTI parts & the rear valance on the Mk 7.5 GTD is more like the GTi than previously.

That's very useful. Thanks 

Sean

[Fewie]

I've just ordered a full set of mud flaps for my GTI from eBay.  They are specifically listed for the MK7.5 GTI only, the advert states that they won't fit the Mk7 or the MK7.5 GTD.  The seller has confirmed fittment by double checking my reg on the system.

When the arrive later in the week I'll update this thread with the part numbers.

[CocoPops]

Thanks, Part numbers would be really useful from those that have sucessfully fitted to MK7.5 GTI as I would like a set for when my 7.5PP arrives.

[Macleesh]

Back to dealers and swapped the ones originally provided and obtained a full set of GTI ones as advised by linc-dub. Not fitted them yet but offered them up and they look promising. Fronts are certainly going to go straight on, rears may need minor relieving around the diffuser trim but confident they'll be OK without much effort. Will fit at weekend and confirm. Will share part numbers once they're on.

Sean

[mcmaddy]

Only issue with mudflaps is they attract and retain dirt and road grime.

[JoeGTI]

And they're ugly as sin IMO.

Personally I'd rather put up with a little extra dirt on the sills.

[Macleesh]

Successfully fitted mudflaps to my MK7.5 GTD today.
GTI mudflaps were used, part no.s 5GV 075 116 (front) & 5GV 075 105 (rear)
Fronts fitted perfectly, rears needed minor trim around the black trim under the bumper. Mudflaps have a recess to clear this but it's not quite big enough as supplied.
Easy job, wheels need to be removed which takes most of the time up but I was all done in 45 minutes including tracking down the tools in my garage!

Sean