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What Accessories are you buying for your MK6 Golf?

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  • Nice glovebox handle!
    Something I added the past week, Lakin (from Tassie!) front and rear number plate holders & protectors. I had to call Philip from Lakin Plates to order though, since the website doesn't really work for custom stuff like the front holder, but Phillip knew exactly what was necessary and in 1.5weeks, got these in the post (he said it would take about a week as he had to get them fabricated!!):

    Front (good one, replaces giant plastic thing that in NSW only fits one non-customised white Euro of the hundred or so different plate styles we have here), much nicer profile than the big plastic thing:



    Rear (boring one, plate holder can't be seen but does a nice job of holding plate & protector without screw holes at outer extremities of large Euro plate into the bumper):


    Quite happy with these, wish I did the front one day one, since the stock plastic holder left rub marks on the bumper even with minimal km's/age, and I wasn't happy with the dealership placement of the plates so moved them up a bit, leaving 4 holes in the bumper thanks to the long screws they used grr. Mind you, I had the traditional b&w 6 digits plates day one, till I found out that you can re-style to any plate with just a one off fee (stupid RTA... when I swapped the old plates I have had since about 21years of age to my Golf, they implied any new plate style would be an annual fee, till later I found out about restyling which avoids any annual fee if you aren't paying one already from myplates.com.au NSW).

    edit: p.s. sneaky RTA, I wondered why the black surface on these new plates had a weird reflection on the few peoples cars I had seen, when I took photos of this new fitment at night it all became clear, look at how easy it is to identify the number with the LED flash that my SGSII uses (and thus, assume with any speed/red light camera flash, or perhaps even with IR light):
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    • ^ yep, the Lakin plate holder (in particular the front one) is a big improvement over the hideous stock plastic thing.

      I've had the front one since late last year and it still looks brand new. Unfortunately i also have some rub marks on the bumper from the stock holder.....bummer huh.
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      • Ordered and received mine before the car arrived. Dealer wouldn't let me drive out with the plates held on by double sided tape so they generously allowed me to drive home with their trade plate attached to the car. My salesman followed in his car to collect the trade plate. No rub marks or extra holes in my bumpers anywhere.
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          • Well that sorts that then
            Some say he was the Stig... all we know is that he drives a VW Transporter.
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            • Originally posted by Ryan_R View Post
              What do we think of these items... <snip>
              What Lucas said.

              I bought the sill scuff plates (GTI style), and reckon they're great.




              2008 MkV Volkswagen Golf R32 DSG
              2005 MkV Volkswagen Golf 2.0 FSI Auto
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              Sold: 2010 MkVI Volkswagen Golf GTI DSG

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              • Got the exact same ones, Adam. Love them too! Gives the door sill a nice look and finish, imo.
                Golf Mk6 GTI | Deep Black Pearl | 6MT | 5dr | 18" Detroits |

                Mods Ordered: RTR ECU Remap | 3" Milltek TBE | VW Racing Intake | Revo Intake Pipe |
                Accessories: Gloss Black rear VW badge | OSIR Foot Rest | P3 Gauge | GTI Scuff Plates | Yellow LAMIN-X fog light tint | PIAA Yellow Fog Light Globes |

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                • Thanks for the pics Adam. Personally I never scuff that bit (usually get the plastic bit higher up), not sure if the plate will make cleaning that section easier or harder when washing the car.

                  Anyway just purchased the air filter for now since it's the only thing that does something and we'll see how we go.
                  Some say he was the Stig... all we know is that he drives a VW Transporter.
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                  • Originally posted by Ryan_R View Post
                    Thanks for the pics Adam. Personally I never scuff that bit (usually get the plastic bit higher up), not sure if the plate will make cleaning that section easier or harder when washing the car.
                    I never scuff there either, but as Christopher says, it definitely improves the look, and gives the door sill a more finished appearance. Easy to clean too. Unfortunately the plastic section of the door opening remains susceptible to scuffs.
                    2008 MkV Volkswagen Golf R32 DSG
                    2005 MkV Volkswagen Golf 2.0 FSI Auto
                    Sold: 2015 8V Audi S3 Sedan Manual
                    Sold: 2010 MkVI Volkswagen Golf GTI DSG

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                    • Your car is still looking very schmick Adam. You keep it very clean.
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                      • Ordered a Whiteline torque arm insert bushing today - supposedly it's rated at 75 duros so shouldn't be too much NVH

                        $48 shipped via ebay from QLD
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                        • I've got some of those sill plates too, they're pretty good for the $

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                          • I'll say, evr tried to price them for an MX5.. fark.. 250 - 450
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                            • Hey guys, a few pics of my mods,

                              Sat Nav and camera installed last week, Real happy with it and not to difficult
                              Thanks to Ozram for my rear tails !





                              sigpic Mark VI Golf GTI - Carbon steel, DSG, Detroit's, Leather, Sunroof, Sat Nav, Reverse camera, R LED Taillights, APR Stage 1, Carbonio CAI, OSIR Vent pod, STRI DSD-SLM II boost gauge

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