Topper Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 1. How easy are they to fit and2. How much would u be able to pick one up for (if i can find one that is)I know u'd need the front wings too but was just wondering what kind of a job it would be. Cheers guys.T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 (edited) My next job I think.The front wings are bolted on, so no worrys there.the rest of the front end is all bolt/clip on as well.If you can find a set of GTi lamps (after 2.5 years I still cant spell the proppa word without searching!) then it will be an easy job imo.If not, need to find a way of fitting some indicators some way as the GTi has indicators in the headlamps.Prices for the front end direct from VW are very cheap.Just the painting to pay for really. Edited July 15, 2005 by Tigz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slyclone Posted July 16, 2005 Report Share Posted July 16, 2005 Arnt the front wings on a GTi different where they join up next to the sill panel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshirt2k Posted July 16, 2005 Report Share Posted July 16, 2005 Arnt the front wings on a GTi different where they join up next to the sill panel?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Yep your right they stick out more to give a side skirt type look.Rough prices are Bonnet £136 , Wings £60 each ,bumper upper £70bumper lower £30Spotlights £35Not sure if you would need bumper reinforcement panel, Front panel £77 there are lots of other little bits in there too thats needed which bump up the price.Oh and a bare headlamp is £186 and you need Lamp and Transformer unit too.All prices are approx and +VAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topper Posted July 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2005 Thanks a lot guys, didnt realise the stealers were that cheap style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":confused:" border="0" alt="confused.gif" /> first time for everything i guess.Bit confused by the whole lamp thing tho, do the normal loops headlights not fit in? Or is it going to be a pain in the ass? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshirt2k Posted July 16, 2005 Report Share Posted July 16, 2005 you are gonna be looking at around £600 from Dealer. I have a spare nearside one that needs a bulb but not sure if i want to part with it at the mo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slyclone Posted July 16, 2005 Report Share Posted July 16, 2005 The problem with the headlamp is...the GTi uses Xenon lamps whech have a seperate side light which on the GTi is where the indicator in the non-GTi models is, and its not just a matter of plugging in a Xenon light there is a Transformer to supply the right power to it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrat Posted July 16, 2005 Report Share Posted July 16, 2005 (edited) the bonnet doesnt need changing, but the fenders are a bit more, about £130 each, the steel ones are about £60there are loads of little things, like the headlight sprayers, you dont need them but they are just an extra cost, you would need the bumper brace both of them top and bottom, grille , towing eye covers, sidelights the fenders dont sit properly onto the side sills, you would either need aftermarket side sills or to replace the whole rear quarter panel, exspensive !i will be doing this 'conversion' on my arosa as soon as i have some time, ill take some pics on the progress style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Edited July 16, 2005 by Blackrat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshirt2k Posted July 16, 2005 Report Share Posted July 16, 2005 the bonnet doesnt need changing, but the fenders are a bit more, about £130 each, the steel ones are about £60<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Don't know where you got your wings from but mine were £60 something plus vat and they were from dealer. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrat Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 you lucky then, cause they cocked up on the price for ya, but i know the ally ones are £120 plus Vat or summing close to thatwhen i first checked for prices for my loop all the stuff i needed was really cheap, so orderd it all only to send it all back because everything i got was pre Gti ie 1.0 or 1.4 , was so gutted, specially when i found out what a headlight cost :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slyclone Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 If you are getting the quarter panels replaced on your arosa then you might want to check if you will need inner arches aswell...its gonna be a big job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topper Posted July 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 The problem with the headlamp is...the GTi uses Xenon lamps whech have a seperate side light which on the GTi is where the indicator in the non-GTi models is, and its not just a matter of plugging in a Xenon light there is a Transformer to supply the right power to it too!<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I understand that much, but would it be possible to use the standard lupo headlights with the GTi bumper? Or is there a different fitment? Just out of interest how much would a rear arch panel cost? Probably a lot coz i know its huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrat Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 (edited) the headlights have the same shape, so yea you could use normal lightsedit, i spose you wont need the sidelights then, you could just put a normal amber bulb into it and use them as indicators, instead of main beamsrear panels are £170 ish per side Edited July 21, 2005 by Blackrat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slyclone Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 the headlights have the same shape, so yea you could use normal lightsedit, i spose you wont need the sidelights then, you could just put a normal amber bulb into it and use them as indicators, instead of main beamsrear panels are £170 ish per side<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Plus whatever the inner quarter panels are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbin Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 who needs inner panels, just spot well the new rear arches on each side, filler to smooth little bit of seam sealer for the inside, sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC02 FFF Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 anyone got a price for a gti rear lower bumper? sorry to hyjack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lauryn Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 (edited) See theres a Reiger bumper kicking about thats like the GTis, if you smooth it its pretty damn nice, I was thinking of doing that to mineEDITThis is the one I'm talking aboutCould work pretty well imo Edited September 28, 2008 by Lauryn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 GTI rear bumpers are one piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 There was a GTI rear on ebay the other day, not sure if its still on but i dont think they are that expensive from the dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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