GTI grill replacement ??

[peter356]

Hi, I'm hoping someone can come up with a solution to my problem, I recently picked up a MK5 GTI with Euro plates fitted but want to change to a set of black and white 5 digit plates. The front grill has been drilled for the euro plate holder and when removed will leave some excess holes. The dealer wants $330 plus fitting to change over grill, ebay has one from china for $190delivered. Is there any other solutions ? Can the chinese one be trusted ?
I also have the same problem for the rear, so probably repair holes/repaint is likely.
Any help or alternative solution would be appreciated.
Pete

[isaw]

buy a new one from vw spare parts? they are under $200 IIRC, Byza has the model number

[adrian112]

Hey Mate,

Just buy the part from VW spare parts and affix it yourself.

The grilles clip on easily and are held by a few torx screws so you can do this yourself easily.

A couple of DIY's should be available online as well with pictures.

[Nathan_B]

is the one from china OEM?

for peace of mind i would dig up the extra coin and goto a dealer as above posts suggest

[peter356]

thanks for the advise, I have called a few dealers and the cheapest I got was $299.
The chinese grill looks ok but doesen't say oem in ad. has anyone used them before ?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

[bazzle]

Use dome headed or coach bolts in the holes?

http://www.cmf-engineering.com/images/cm111c.jpg

http://imghost.indiamart.com/data/Z/H/MY-711331/carriage-bolt_10653634_250x250.jpg

http://www.impactpt.co.uk/images/products/CoachBolts.gif

Bazzle