Newbie! - with plenty of questions

[vw55raz]

Thanks for the help Alex Do you have any pics of the car you made look like the GTI? Some of them could be helpful!

I'll do some more searching through the threads

ive made mine look like a gti, look at my thread

http://www.uk-polos.net/view ... 13&t=38907

[nigelelliott394]

Thanks for the help Alex Do you have any pics of the car you made look like the GTI? Some of them could be helpful!

I'll do some more searching through the threads

ive made mine look like a gti, look at my thread

http://www.uk-polos.net/view ... 13&t=38907

Looks class You might have a PM or two from myself over the next few weeks/months when I get started on my car!

[alexperkins]

How it looked almost originally:



How it looked at the end:

[nigelelliott394]

That looked class Alex!

Ok, So it's been a while since I posted but I have some updates and a couple more questions (no pics as yet)

I've ordered some fog lights, i have a set of fog grilles, i have a GTI grille on the car now and I'm waiting on the lower centre grille to arrive now too along with the switch for the fogs... I'll post a pic when i get it all on the car

With the fog lights though, from what I've read I know i need to get some screws, washers and clips from the dealer... anyone got any part numbers for that?

[nigelelliott394]

anyone?

[alexperkins]

Just call you local dealer up bud theyll be able to provide or look on vagcat.com at the part diagrams

[nigelelliott394]

Cheers Alex

[nigelelliott394]

gonna be fitting some parts this evening...

Can anyone help me out? I'm having some trouble getting the wire for the fog lights, i can see it and it seems to be attached to something but how do I remove it (safely) without wrecking the wires/connection or something else?

Also, how would I go about removing the existing... thing? and then fitting a GTI splitter?



thanks in advance!

[alexperkins]

It unclips (its plugged into a blank) just push on the connector and itll pop off.

As for the splitter, you need the bumper off ideally. Work from one side to the other being gentle, but firm pulling it out clip by clip

[nigelelliott394]

Thanks Alex, i'll have a go at that in a bit. With my AEF engine, the air filter housing is a bit in the way so it's slightly tight for space but I'm sure i'll manage.

As for the splitter, what about jacking the car up, is that helpful at all? I have neither the know how or tools to remove the bumper

*EDIT* the 2 screws on the wheel arch liner, they need to come off first?

[Tim_GTi]

It will come off if you jack the car up, depends how much patience you have though. ideally you'd want to take the bumper off, but you may find it OK without.

yes the two screw on each side need to come first.

[nigelelliott394]

had a go at the splitter, can't quite get the last clip in on one side.. it's almost like it's not long enough. Any advice?

[alexperkins]

Hit the splitter with a rubber mallet in the middle. The splitter has to be fully inserted all over before it will clip in at the corners

[nigelelliott394]

Worked a treat once again, cheers Alex!

[ash man]

im even newer than you but oh well... welcome!