The bumpers look pretty similar while the prices are everything but that.
Could one buy a standard 6C front bumper and install 6R GTI grills?
Is the 6C fromt bumper the same as the 6R GTI?
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Re: Is the 6C fromt bumper the same as the 6R GTI?
do you mean 6C bumper
and put in 6R GTI grills ie bottom left right and center - which are honeycomb?
-- > I have not tried but had seen the grooves and they are different. So they wont fit.
and put in 6R GTI grills ie bottom left right and center - which are honeycomb?
-- > I have not tried but had seen the grooves and they are different. So they wont fit.
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Re: Is the 6C fromt bumper the same as the 6R GTI?
The lower grilles are very different - hopefully the pictures below illustrate the differences.
6R GTI; And a standard 6C;
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Re: Is the 6C fromt bumper the same as the 6R GTI?
Your first picture is not a GTI but a standard bumper.
This is a GTI bumper, the resemblance is strong:
![Image](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/0e/28/a8/0e28a8d45f8c3e058292ded346a889ae.jpg)
This is a GTI bumper, the resemblance is strong:
![Image](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/0e/28/a8/0e28a8d45f8c3e058292ded346a889ae.jpg)
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Re: Is the 6C fromt bumper the same as the 6R GTI?
![Image](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/IyAAAOSwVsZiukU9/s-l1600.jpg)
![Image](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/U0MAAOSwlHRiukU8/s-l1600.jpg)
![Image](https://cdn.oemvwshop.com/images/0/9f11738ab15fb75c/2/bumper-cover-primed-volkswagen-polo-hatchback-6r.jpg)
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As far as I can see the 6C has vertical mounting clips for the center grill, while 6R GTI like ( 6R) has diagonal
And the holes for the fog lights look identical
I think you could pull it off if you use a zip tie to hold the center grill. Assemble the center one off the car then put it on.
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Re: Is the 6C fromt bumper the same as the 6R GTI?
They do seem DYI-able. I think I might upgrade to a 6C front bumper and maybe I'll order some cheap fakes of Aliexpress to test. If this was that easy I feel like most enthusiasts that own a polo would do it so I'm not sure about it.
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Re: Is the 6C fromt bumper the same as the 6R GTI?
Just find a way to secure the center grill, the rest is easy.
You can use a zip tie, or screws.
You can use a zip tie, or screws.