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Re: MK5 time for a facelift

Postby captain hook » Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:48 pm

Have a word with Inty.......

He'll give you a hand... 8)
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Re: MK5 time for a facelift

Postby AndyJ2506 » Wed Dec 15, 2010 11:55 pm

i think you would struggle to make it work as the top of the wings and bonnet are higher for start and i don't think it would fit around the rad and front bulkhead. also i think it would be near on impossible to blend the little crease in the wings in. I think you would have to use mk 6/7 doors as well which would be impossible Sorry for being negative as i'm all for trying new stuff :mrgreen: but i think you would be better off buying a mk6 with a knackered engine and put a di in it :)
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Re: MK5 time for a facelift

Postby goldcoast » Fri Jan 01, 2016 12:23 am

Hi,
I LOVE THIS PROJECT.
I love the look of the Mk 7. The old VG Mk5 looks a bit "dated" now and I have often wondered if a Mk7 front clip could be fitted to a MK5 or maybe just the grille and bumper.

The other big thing is MIRRORS! The bigger MK7 mirrors are so much better. I keep looking at them and thinking could i put the mirror heads onto the MK5 somehow?

You are right about one thing. The MK7 cost way more to put right than a MK 5 !
I have both. In 2015 I spent easily $7000 on the 2008 Mk7 for maintenance with me doing most of the Labour.
(The following things broke on the Mk7 3rd gear, Clutch Master, idler arms, alternator, Belt tensioner, Idler pulley wheel, one of the dual batteries, Sliding door handle, drivers door B pillar around lock.)
My Mk5 has had less than $300 spent on it!

GO FOR IT !

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