Mk8 Golf Spats - 5H08078339B9 + 5H08078349B9

[willni]

Hello Folks,

Has anyone tried to install the Mk8 GTI 'Spats' to the Mk7/7.5? (Items 14 & 23)

https://www.coverdalecarparts.co.uk/product-page/rear-spats-mk8-golf-gti-pair

[madstaff]

Looking at this page -

https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=https://shop.ahw-shop.de/original-vw-golf-8-5h-radspoiler-set-hinten-spritzschutz-spoiler-radabdeckung-satinschwarz

it looks as though they are attatched with double sided "badge" tape which providing they follow the same sort of contour as a MK7.5 should be a doddle to fit as no drilling or anything like that is neccesary.

[willni]

It looks as though they are attached with double sided "badge" tape which providing they follow the same sort of contour as a MK7.5 should be a doddle to fit as no drilling or anything like that is necessary.

Cheers Madstaff, ordered a set for the rear so we'll soon see.

[fredgroves]

Where do those go?

They aren't on my car... are they an optional mud flap type part?

Are you in Ireland? 

[willni]

Where do those go?

They aren't on my car... are they an optional mud flap type part?

Are you in Ireland? 

I don't think they're an option since they're on the mk8 GTI, I'll be using it as a mini mudflap & for more aggressive look, I think it's actually for aero dynamics.

Yes, I'm in Northern Ireland 

[fredgroves]

Oh hang on, those are the "winglets" for Mk8's with factory 19's.

I have those on my Mk8 GTI.

They are just a tiny extension used to get around that the 235 tyres project wider than the wheel arches.... which is illegal without them.

[fredgroves]

PS I joked about Ireland because you guys over there seem obcessed with mud flaps 

[willni]

Oh hang on, those are the "winglets" for Mk8's with factory 19's.

I have those on my Mk8 GTI.

They are just a tiny extension used to get around that the 235 tyres project wider than the wheel arches.... which is illegal without them.

Out of curiosity what did you think they were?

PS I joked about Ireland because you guys over there seem obcessed with mud flaps 

Just because we can appreciate the fine Volkswagen accessories catalog, unlike you uncouth beasts  Next you'll try and take our CB Aerials!.

[fredgroves]

I had no idea what you were talking about, we've (on the Mk8 forum) always called them "winglets" or "arch extenders".

CB Aerials? Big springy whippy ones? Is CB actually a thing still?

[willni]

I've only seen them before on a C63 and never knew what they'd be called technically, website called them Spats but I think arch lips (Not the Bishops) is easier to understand.

Indeed the big springy ones, we love a bit of Smokey & the Bandit.