To code, or not to code?

[maca]

As some of you may know I've ordered my GLI skirts and rear bumper extension from the USA and they should be arriving very soon.. Now I face the question: Should I colour code these parts?

This is what it would look like stock:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/GLI_rear3-2.jpg

This is another option, colour code the parts but leave the area in the orange textured black:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/GLI_rear4-2.jpg

Or colour code the lot...:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/Mk5_Jetta_Trunk-2.jpg
Obviously not the same bumper but i'm sure you get the idea ;)

As always, your input/advice is appreciated :)

[Spyda]

The lot or the leave the orange. I rekon it looks like a base model if you leave it the whole thing textured. LOL @ the plates.

[team_v]

Colour code the lot.
Like it has been said above, the car looks like a base model with the textured plastic, i guess this is why vw are getting rid of the massive textured bumpers for the newer models.

Gloss black on gloss black will look sweet!

[dubbed]

The lot or the leave the orange. I rekon it looks like a base model if you leave it the whole thing textured. LOL @ the plates.

lol the plates are awesome! Reminds me of the RS4(?) with the plates, "JDM LOL".

Oh and colour code the top but leave the orange.

[Whubbsie]

either colour code the whole thing or leave the orange.... then get some air ride and dump it

as I stated before you need to make it look like this but in black

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/DSC_2937-2.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/WaterWerks06-2.jpg

[maca]

either colour code the whole thing or leave the orange.... then get some air ride and dump it

as I stated before you need to make it look like this but in black

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/DSC_2937-2.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/WaterWerks06-2.jpg
That's some sexy shiz right there.. I think I'll code the whe thing then code the GTI centre lip when I get it..

[Driven Threads]

Definately code the lot. Gives a much cleaner look IMO.

[AusScare]

Debadge it maybe?

[Satanstoenail]

I like option B best.

[chris.]

second option :banana:





and if you do this please dont use fake splits like him :emo_baghead:


lol

oh and those plates take the win hahahaaa love them :D


either colour code the whole thing or leave the orange.... then get some air ride and dump it

as I stated before you need to make it look like this but in black

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/DSC_2937-2.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/WaterWerks06-2.jpg

[Whubbsie]

and if you do this please dont use fake splits like him :emo_baghead:



what do you mean by fake splits? the rims?

[madglf3]

I like the second option. I think some coding is needed but I dig a little texture now and then. Are you going to lower it soon?

[maca]

Debadge it maybe?
Maybe.. I kinda like the idea of keeping it badged.. Especially the TDI part lol.. If anything i'll change the badges to the Mk4 style so it's like the rest of the VW range..


I like the second option. I think some coding is needed but I dig a little texture now and then. Are you going to lower it soon?

I'm still waiting for the phone call to say that my springs have arrived. No rush though, more time means I get to save more money for it. I also like the idea of having a little texture in the middle and it looks great on brigher coloured cars, but I don't think it'll stand out enough on a black car...

[Mrk_Mickey]

Mate I'd go full colour cos textured bumpers belong on the mk3's ;):wasntme:

But in seriousness, yeah, full colour !

[maca]

Mate I'd go full colour cos textured bumpers belong on the mk3's ;):wasntme:

But in seriousness, yeah, full colour !
Was waiting for you to comment.. If the textured part didn't come up so far (Mk4 Bora style) it'd be ok.. But it comes up half way and shows way too much plastic.

I reckon I will go all the way though (provided it can be done and the experimentation with my old bumper goes well)..

[chris.]

what do you mean by fake splits? the rims?

yep :sheep:

fake BBS's



ot: has it been lowered yet? can wait to see it lowered and colour coded :banana:

and yes +1 more vote for debadged (jetta's look so clean when done :bowdown: )

[Golf Loon]

Paint it all mate

[maca]

yep :sheep:

fake BBS's



ot: has it been lowered yet? can wait to see it lowered and colour coded :banana:

and yes +1 more vote for debadged (jetta's look so clean when done :bowdown: )
Nope hasn't been lowered yet.. Still waiting for the H&R's to arrive! But as I said, it's ok if it take a little longer as it gives me more time to save up.

I'm not too sure about the debadging.. I won't be taking the VW badge off but I'm getting the "Jetta" badge removed when I get the bumper installed :D

[No457 Snowy]

Colour code it mate, as soon as you colour code skirts and bumpers the car looks like it's been going to the Gym, and put on some solid muscle, it will also instantly look like it's been lowered a bit. :driver:

Snowy. :)

[maca]

The car went in yesterday and the panel beater cut a section of my old bumper out and painted it.. To get a decent result, it has to be painted twice ($$$$) BUT you can still see a little texture. So I'm going to leave it standard for now and if it really bugs me after a while (and I have the cash to do it) I'll do it at a later date. I'll post a pic of the part tomorrow when I can get one :)

[mikepologti]

gonna tease us or send a pic? lol :P

[maca]

gonna tease us or send a pic? lol :P
:D:D The car isn't actually done yet, pick it up on Thursday or Friday. I only have the cut out of the old bumper that was used for experimentation.

Ps. You'll have to wait for the photo shoot on Saturday night :nana:

[mikepologti]

oh sh#t ! the shoots happening this friday?............oh cr#p ive gotta check out the thread again ,i thaught the shoot was canned.