How do i change the bottom middle grille to a 6n2 GTi one?

Post by **alexperkins** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 5:57 pm

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.

polo power · Post by **polo power** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:40 pm

the only way to do it chap is pull real hard on it then it will pop out.

Post by **alexperkins** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:41 pm

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

vdubit · Post by **vdubit** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:44 pm

I snapped em all off and bonded it back in! Unless you take the bumper off you cant remove it without snapping some clips

Post by **alexperkins** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:45 pm

oooh thats nasty guess thats what ill have to do. any particular place u have to grab it to pull it off?

Cheers,

Alex

Ollie_R · Post by **Ollie_R** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:47 pm

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.

Dee-vub · Post by **Dee-vub** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:03 pm

eh??? Is the bottom middle grille from the lesser models different to the GTI one, i never knew that!!

Post by **alexperkins** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:03 pm

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

Post by **alexperkins** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:06 pm

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

Dee-vub · Post by **Dee-vub** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:16 pm

yeh i know what you mean mate, fair enough. something i'll have to get done at a later date!

Post by **alexperkins** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:20 pm

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

Dee-vub · Post by **Dee-vub** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:21 pm

ho much did it all set you back in the end anyway??

Post by **alexperkins** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:26 pm

Dee-vub wrote:ho much did it all set you back in the end anyway??

roughly Â£50 to break it down Â£33 for the bottom grilles and Â£19 for the top grille (-10%discount) and plus postage

the headlights were Â£98 (-10%) so all in all about Â£150

Alex

Arnoldo · Post by **Arnoldo** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:55 pm

Hope u got the switch as well needed for the upgrade too m8?

Post by **alexperkins** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:58 pm

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