Whats the difference between the tail pipe section of the GTI rear bumper and the ED30 one?
Is it just the clip on bit that goes round the exhaust cut out?
If you look at MerlinMans post above and click on the ebay link, it looks like the GTI bumper is also one piece.
I think the R32 'spoiler' bit looks the biz... and would be great with the CF tail pipe bit - but from what Hurdy says I may need a GTI tail pipe section to stick the CF one ontop of?
My next question would be about the small circle in the Ed30 tail pipe bit - which must come out to reveal the tow hook? If I put a CF part on what would happen there if I ever needed access?
I want to get my head clear as to what I can actually get and what I want before I phone the bodyshop. I'm paying out a £425 excess - so I might at least get something different out of it rather than paying for 10 seconds stupidity!!
I'd happily pay £100 extra if it l could get that instead!
....Yes, you would lose the access to the rear tow hook if you fitted the CF tail pipe trim. I've discussed this exact question with the guy who is boss of a very busy accident repair centre affiliated to my VW dealer (who has done various bodywork mods on my car and who I very much trust). He advised that it was rare that it would be needed in accident recovery and there were other methods anyway, and so I shouldn't be worried at all about hiding it. He has nothing to gain by telling me this.
Re the standard GTI spoiler and tail pipe trim: - I think they are one piece but I didn't used to think so until this thread. I should know but I've never seen mine since it was removed! According to Hurdy the tail pipe trim on the Ed30 is only a few inches around the pipes themselves - His captioned pic explains it well (page 2 in this thread).
Re fitting any CF bits: - If you haven't done so already I would have a chat with either Justin or Dave at the TTshop 01234 853 225, unless Hurdy can report any further info.
I have now ordered the R32 spoiler and OSIR CF tail pipe trim as I know this all fits together without any problems and I think it will look the best on my car anyway.
I hope this helps.
