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How do i change the bottom middle grille to a 6n2 GTi one?
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 5:57 pm
by alexperkins
Hi guys,
Another problem with my 6n2 - so far ive managed with the bulbs, the sidelights and the foglight cables (thanks to every one on here)
New problem - i cant work out how to change the middle grille at the bottom
Has anyone else done this and can tell me how to do it?
Does the bumper have to come off to do it?
Any help would be appreciated,
Cheers
Alex.
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:40 pm
by polo power
the only way to do it chap is pull real hard on it then it will pop out.
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:41 pm
by alexperkins
polo power wrote:the only way to do it chap is pull real hard on it then it will pop out.
without breaking the clips on it? or will it nacker them for good?
Alex
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:44 pm
by vdubit
I snapped em all off and bonded it back in! Unless you take the bumper off you cant remove it without snapping some clips
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:45 pm
by alexperkins
oooh thats nasty guess thats what ill have to do. any particular place u have to grab it to pull it off?
Cheers,
Alex
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:47 pm
by Ollie_R
When I did this, I got some fairly strong wire, and looped it through the holes in the grille, and pulled the wires. I snapped a few of the clips, but it came out easily.
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:03 pm
by Dee-vub
eh??? Is the bottom middle grille from the lesser models different to the GTI one, i never knew that!!
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:03 pm
by alexperkins
sounds like a plan. I must say ollie your polo is sweet as with the rims and the work youve done - and those photos really show it up!
Cheers,
Alex
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:06 pm
by alexperkins
Dee-vub wrote:eh??? Is the bottom middle grille from the lesser models different to the GTI one, i never knew that!!
Ye. its got a different pattern. Its a criss-cross rather than a honeycomb design. Crazy but annoying when you have a gti front grille and bottom grille that doesnt match
Alex
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:16 pm
by Dee-vub
yeh i know what you mean mate, fair enough. something i'll have to get done at a later date!
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:20 pm
by alexperkins
its def worth it - just the final finishing touch to the front. the fogs add to the effect as they also have the gti grilles.
Alex
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:21 pm
by Dee-vub
ho much did it all set you back in the end anyway??
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:26 pm
by alexperkins
Dee-vub wrote:ho much did it all set you back in the end anyway??
roughly £50 to break it down £33 for the bottom grilles and £19 for the top grille (-10%discount) and plus postage
the headlights were £98 (-10%) so all in all about £150
Alex
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:55 pm
by Arnoldo
Hope u got the switch as well needed for the upgrade too m8?
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:58 pm
by alexperkins
ye got quoted about 35 for it - damned expensive switch but its easy to fit and an original part - cant complain!
Photos will be posted when i get it all fitted (Most likely mid december/mid january depending on when i get paid)
Alex