I want to make some mild tasteful mods...

[illestjt]

I have a SE at the moment, but what i want is:

to change the front bumper with the chrome smile like on the GT
tinted windows simular to GT windows
and a rear spoiler.

has anyone else done anything like this?! if so how much was the parts?

[Keithuk]

I have a SE at the moment, but what i want is:

to change the front bumper with the chrome smile like on the GT
tinted windows simular to GT windows
and a rear spoiler.

has anyone else done anything like this?! if so how much was the parts?
Well you should have bought the right model in the first place

Give me a list of the parts you need and I will price it?. ;)

[Golf gt]

Keith you are well funny do you work for vw:biglaugh:

[illestjt]

Back in november the waiting times for a brand new one was too long, i needed the car asap.

so this was one in stock and brand new.

i will try and trace the part numbers soon

[Keithuk]

i will try and trace the part numbers soon
I will trace the part numbers if you give me a list of the parts. ;)

[illestjt]

I will trace the part numbers if you give me a list of the parts. ;)

I want to fit the lower chrome U shape to the front bumper

like... http://allworldcars.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/volkswagen_golf_mk6_1.jpg

and a rear spoiler like so...

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_R36MOftHTo0/SZUpC4ar1qI/AAAAAAAAFIM/SKmflR5i5XM/s400/Volkswagen-Golf-Mk6-Accessories-007.jpg

or
http://backend.kwsuspension.de/StartPageImages/INT_Standard_08_VW_Golf_GTi.jpg

[Keithuk]

I want to fit the lower chrome U shape to the front bumper

and a rear spoiler like so...
Well it shows the lower chrome U shape to the front bumper 1K9 853 101 just called trim at £38.66.

There are 3 part numbers for the rear lower spoiler 1K9 807 521, 1K9 807 521 C, 1K9 807 521 D at £107.98 and they do 3 with the towing attachment (ball type) 1K9 853 433 D, 1K9 853 433 F and 1K9 853 433 B at £207.98. They show these as being painted but mine is just black plastic. ;)

[illestjt]

Well it shows the lower chrome U shape to the front bumper 1K9 853 101 just called trim at £38.66.

There are 3 part numbers for the rear lower spoiler 1K9 807 521, 1K9 807 521 C, 1K9 807 521 D at £107.98 and they do 3 with the towing attachment (ball type) 1K9 853 433 D, 1K9 853 433 F and 1K9 853 433 B at £207.98. They show these as being painted but mine is just black plastic. ;)



Sorry, I meant the roof spoiler.

Thanks, would you know if the chrome U shape clips on to SE bumper?

[Keithuk]

Sorry, I meant the roof spoiler.

Thanks, would you know if the chrome U shape clips on to SE bumper?
I wondered if you mean the roof spoiler? Its funny that VW call the lower one a spoiler. The top spoiler is 5K6 827 936 A at £198.58. If you don't have one then there are a set of seals 5K6 898 533 at £27.32

As for your tinted rear windows glasses they do them in blue and green not black. The left blue is 1K9 845 025 and the right is 1K9 845 026 at £55.46 and the non opening one left blue 1K9 845 215 and the right 1K9 845 216 at £35.37. There are tinted sprays you can buy.

If appears that the U shape clips onto the lower vent grille. ;)

[illestjt]

I wondered if you mean the roof spoiler? Its funny that VW call the lower one a spoiler. The top spoiler is 5K6 827 936 A at £198.58. If you don't have one then there are a set of seals 5K6 898 533 at £27.32

As for your tinted rear windows glasses they do them in blue and green not black. The left blue is 1K9 845 025 and the right is 1K9 845 026 at £55.46 and the non opening one left blue 1K9 845 215 and the right 1K9 845 216 at £35.37. There are tinted sprays you can buy.

If appears that the U shape clips onto the lower vent grille. ;)

Well I just looked at the lower vent grill it has the curve for the chrome u shape, but no visible clips for it to hook on to?

[Keithuk]

Well I just looked at the lower vent grill it has the curve for the chrome u shape, but no visible clips for it to hook on to?
Well its a bit strange as it shows the U strip on its own and it actually shows 2 vent grilles. 1 says vent grille and 1 says vent grille with chrome trim strip. ;)

[illestjt]

Well its a bit strange as it shows the U strip on its own and it actually shows 2 vent grilles. 1 says vent grille and 1 says vent grille with chrome trim strip. ;)

VW ordered the chrome piece on its own for me, and it didn't fit.

So I ordered the vent grille with chrome, got it today and they want £30 to fit it!! so before I hand over £30....il try and have ago my self..

does the whole bumper needed to be taken off? anyone got instructions?

[JF3rgy]

VW ordered the chrome piece on its own for me, and it didn't fit.

So I ordered the vent grille with chrome, got it today and they want £30 to fit it!! so before I hand over £30....il try and have ago my self..

does the whole bumper needed to be taken off? anyone got instructions?

How much did the "vent grille with chrome" cost for parts only.

I'm looking forward to an answer here as i'm planning on doing the same!

[kamikaze06]

I have a SE at the moment, but what i want is:

to change the front bumper with the chrome smile like on the GT
tinted windows simular to GT windows
and a rear spoiler.

has anyone else done anything like this?! if so how much was the parts?

Yes I was the same as you wanting the front end to have that little extra.
However, the lower grill has to be replaced with a new one that has the
necessary slots for the chrome work.
Per my invoice:
Part Number: SK0853671RYP GRILL £54.45
Labour £26.40
VAT £14.15
Total £95.00

Only positive is how much better the front end looks, and you get your
old grill back! But as usual with VW its a tad expensive.

[percymon]

and you get your
old grill back!

i'd consider that more an inconvenience than a good thing.

If VW were true to their environmental responsibilities they'd offer a token amount as a part ex to ensure the old part was recycled correctly.

[Keithuk]

Part Number: SK0853671RYP GRILL £54.45

An SK number isn't that Skoda? VW are normally 1K/5K/9K or is it a typo? ;)

[dataconn]

£26.40 for labour is pretty cheap... It'll buy you about 15 minutes, so I would think it would be pretty easy to do yourself.

[Keithuk]

Part Number: SK0853671RYP GRILL £54.45

I make it 5K0 853 671 RYP - £63.80

So it must be a typo? Mine is with VAT. ;)

[illestjt]

I got the part from VW for £63ish including VAT.

The front bumper needs to be taken off to fit it, paid £30 inc VAT job done.

[markus_bms]

Any pictures to share with us of ur improvment :)

[p3asa]

I got the part from VW for £63ish including VAT.

The front bumper needs to be taken off to fit it, paid £30 inc VAT job done.


Was it a dealer you paid £30? That sounds very reasonable.

[illestjt]

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/6327/img00213201005161223.jpg
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/3844/image0193l.jpg
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/3271/image0189j.jpg

[illestjt]

Was it a dealer you paid £30? That sounds very reasonable.

yup Leicester VW

[Keithuk]

@illestjt - You can now add LOWER GRILLE CHROME SURROUND ;)

[illestjt]

@illestjt - You can now add LOWER GRILLE CHROME SURROUND ;)


pictures?

thanks

[p3asa]

£30 is a great price. Looks great.
Although I'm a bit biased as mine is the GT and has the exact same front ;)

[SC03OTT]

Good work. Looks neat.