Can You Put a Clubsport Bumper on a New GTI?
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- There are many European models that we don’t get in the US that we drool over. One of them is the Clubsport GTI. The first Clubsport GTI was introduced in 2016 and is a GTI with upgraded everything. They have the same engine found in Golf R models, and the Clubsport S, set a world record for the fastest FWD car around the Nurburg ring.
For MK8 the Clubsport GTI isn’t much different, it gets an Upgraded engine, exhaust, and even exterior parts. While we can't get a Club Sport MK8 GTI in the US you can retrofit parts like this!
We imported a Club Sport MK8 GTI Front Bumper from Europe to see if it would fit on our US Spec MK8 GTI. We also see if it's possible to keep the X pattern Foglights from our original bumper!
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"But the clubsport muffler" bro that's a bumper I think
Says you, maybe.
Nope definitely a muffler 😄
That’s a good looking muffler
It’s an FMM. For burping rather than farting.
Why can’t they just sell the club sport here
We don't get the Clubsport in South Africa either and we are one of the biggest GTI markets in the world😑
Because you do not have the Nürburg close. 🤣
And thus, Paul becomes responsible for the first set of MK8 fog lights up for sale on the North American secondary market…
20:24 might be my OCD but that passenger fender looks to be sticking out more than the hood. Either way, GTI is coming along great! I sat in the MK8 and I did notice the steering wheel tilt doesn't go as high as previous gen, what do you think?
Well, that's not your OCD
nah i noticed it to. its triggering me. no way wolkswagen would have done that from the factory lmao
@@ChocoBaiterEUW That's what happens when you remove the crash bar which holds the core support & bonnet latches in 6:18
Regular vw quality lately
us hates the reflector, EU guys want the reflector haha
funny car scene, to be more unique
In same ways that us guys hates dsg and always wants manual, while eu guys knows better? (also gets the option to tune it with TVS Engineering) 👍
@@tredfxman DSG is king on mqb platform :D
What a great looking paint job on that bumper! Spot on color match. ;)
I kinda like the fog lamps makes the car look unique
I wish we got this color in South Africa, its gorgeous 🤤😔
I am an American living and working in Europe, I have many friends here who have installed the side markers on there cars.
I'm sure that you can order that color here in sa, youll just have to wait a couple weeks/months longer
@@muhammadpanjwani3887 I don't think so I believe its a US exclusive colour. Will find out from my dealer though.
I've honestly been surprised how many more clubsports I see over here in Germansland than the basic gti, honestly can't even remember seeing a mk8 gti yet.
The stance and the wheels looks really good. Looking forward to see what you guys do with the r.
I didn’t like the mk8 design from the initial reviews and i didn’t like it until 20 minutes ago.. that looks sick Paul! Really dig your setup with the wheels and everything! Interior still a step i the wrong direction in my opinion though.. awesome mk8.
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Honestly it’s really cool that you did this, and color matched it to boot. But, I honestly like the original bumper design a bit more. Unpainted plastic isn’t my thing and I really like the ‘domino’ fog lights on my car, I’d hate to lose them. That being said, this is still insanely cool because it’s so unique. I just lowered my MK8 with springs I bought from you guys. Keep it up!
I feel the same. Looks like it's a lot of time and money to do this, for something that I think looked better before... But, to each their own of course; it does make the car unique but even then the only people that are even going to notice are "GTI people", lol.
Yeah... I concur. These fogs are unique to the 40th anniversary spec I think... So it kinda defeats the purpose of buying that edition... doesn't it? I dunno... I didn't see the 40th graphics on the car so I may be wrong... but the paint color is also unique to the 40th... I thought.
@@jcarhactually…no, no, and no. The Car is an Autobahn, not a 40th, that’s why there are no decals. The color made its debut on the Autobahn GTI as a limited availability launch color, and then showed up the following year again on the 40th AE. And lastly, those fog lights are on every US GTI.
are the side parking sensors supposed to be recessed that much? looks great!
The layer of glue is probably too thick lol
yeah it does seem to sit back in just a tad, where they normally would be flush. could be the spacing of that bracket
Nice though i always prefer my original Europe Sold MK7 GTI Clubsport bumper! 👍
Tell me how old you are without telling me how old you are. I remember when a bumper was just a bumper and it was chrome plated.
I remember when bumpers had more fasteners than electrical connections.
How to make your MK 8 look better: Buy a MK 7.5 😎
I like the clubsport bumper a lot!
As a VAG body guy, who does stuff like this daily, it was hilarious to see the struggles a non bodyshop like guy you had haha. You did alright for a newbie though.
You may have issues with the side parking sensors down the line. as you missed some important steps for a durable glue job. Also about the snug holes, you need a 19mm hole punch for these.
i thought the same thing here, in the final view after everything is reassembled you can see that the sensors are not flush with the bumper, not for nothing there are special punching and assembly tools from VW for this purpose
p.s.: VW/Audi mechanic here
Yeah it was a snug fit. Makes sense that 19mm is the correct size. I think that’s part of the reason it isn’t as flush as I would like.
I was told that there may also be a difference in the shape of the headlights, so unfortunately I have not mounted an R bumper on my R-line. is that correct about the shape?
Better to drill holes before painting ?!?
Even though I don't like the MK8 GTI and have no intention of getting one or this bumper, I'm watching the video because Paul is always hilarious on these videos. He can make them informative and funny at the same time.
I'm not even into VW/Audi (I have plenty of friends that are though) but I'm here for the same reason. Paul lol
Haha love his sense of humour.
Its VAG all parts are interchangable, it wouldn't surprise me if you could put a lamborghini bumper
Lose functionality for form. I guess if it does it for you.
CS bumper is the way to go. Better looking and more aggressive than the R bumper. 👍🏼
Wow my mk6 dont got all that fancy stuff. 🤠🤙 And somehow I think thats a good thing
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ouf, that was so much 2 part epoxy, I was worried he was going to drizzle it onto the sensor itself and glue it permanently to the bracket...
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This is way too much effort for a bumper install lol
Dude, that looks WAY better than the stock bumper!
Grear Video.
My Golf R is being delivered on monday after 9 months wait in the UK.
I really dislike the grill lightbar illumination at night and wonder if i could disconnect the two lightbar connectors and refit the grill without it throwing any hard error codes on the dash?
That bumper is 100% not worth the trouble....it looks good though.
I've done the exact same thing on a Mk6 GTI, I've installed a GTI Edition 35 bumper like a year ago. Seems like not much has changed in two generations, I've transferred all the parts, parking sensors, headlight washers and harness. I didn't have any special tools for the parking sensors holes and used a Step drill bit and worked perfectly, no mess. For the adhesive I've used some sort of a seam sealer from my local hardware store, also did the job nicely. The markings for the sensors on the mk6 bumper on the inside are just the same, I was also pleasantly surprised when I saw it as I was thinking how I should match the placement. A plus was the fact that I got to keep my fog lights. I was lucky enough that I bought the bumper from a friend, it was complete and already was painted in the same white body color. What I would recommend to do is drill the parking sensors before painting the bumper and also fitment testing any part before sending it to the paint shop. I'm speaking from personal experience with the Mk6 R side skirts on my GTI. Also would've been a nice touch to spray paint all the black grills in gloss black previous of installing them, instead of leaving them in raw matte plastic finish. Also applies to the rear diffuser. Great video nonetheless as always Paul, love watching these even though I live in Europe and I've sold my GTI in the meantime and got a manual Seat Leon Cupra 280 which unfortunately you don't get in USA, which is basically a FWD mk7 R or a Mk7 GTI Clubsport, which also is not available there. Really a bummer.
The original bumper did not need an update. And losing the log lights was criminal.
There lost on the CS because it shares the same set up as the R
Where the fog lights should be is extra rads for cooling.
There ridiculously fast, not quick but fast, the 245 GTI mk8 doesn’t even come close on the move. 322bhp stock ours has been dyno’d at
Love it.
My least favorite part about the MK8 GTI is the tonsillitis that’s happening down there and this was a life savin procedure.
Hello my friend I have just one question please ? Is it hard to remove " Side bumper fender flares" I don't know exactly what they are called those plastic trim on bumper ----thnx a million :D
Change out the light switch for one without fog lights if you are really bothered by that. Car looks great!
Why don't you order the Euro version of the fog lights and install them? Man, gotta' have fog lights! Or do the Euro Clubsport models NOT have fog lights?
Personally, I could not live without the fogs. On the other hand, that snazzy Clubsport bumper sure looks, uhh, well, Snazzy... as opposed to the rather gaudy-looking original bumper, or rather the "grille", that came with your shiny new GTI.
Get the fog lights, if possible/available... your foggy-night-driving senses will praise you for having purchased them! 😛
I subbed I was laughing my butt off was fun too watch 💪🏽
good video, entertaining and helpful for all those for years to come.
Definitely looks much better than the OEM us version. Thanks for sharing 👍😁
Sick clubsport bumper and fog lights are sick too, it is gonna be a hard decision to make for mk8 owners
Any new info on coding out fogs and the side marker? Also any instructions for switching to the golf r euro switch and how to rewire for it with no front fogs but rear fog with mk8 euro tails?
I've noticed the US version of Gti Mk8 doesn't have the red stripes/lines above the headlights like in EU or The UK. Any comment on why?
No clue why i watched the video :P i am from germany and mostly interested in golf VII Clubsport
Anyway nice video with good looking result at the end :)
Looks awesome. I did something very similar with my MKIV Jetta when it was new. Installed a Euro bumper, bumper support and Hella headlamp washer system. Which also required a new washer tank, additional pump for the washers and a relay but it was cool... :) Most awesome thing I discovered was the system only washed the headlamps when the lights were on. During the day, you could use your windshield washers and the headlamp washers would stay off.
I honestly love all the videos you come out with. I don't care what you're talking about but the way that you just deliver everything is hilarious!
Wouldn't it be possible to bodge the foglamps onto the Clubsport bumper? Punch out some of the hexagons, some self-tapping screws and it should be good enough for a bodge
I removed my bumper and now I have sensor errors and Diy intercooler upgrade and the hood won't close properly and headlight assembly doesn't line up properly on the fender/hood area.
My son is taking delivery on a 2022 Golf GTI S next month. Which Golf forum do you recommend he join? Thanks!
Mista-mista! Do you need to remove the front bumper to remove a headlight housing? I found 3 of the top bolts to remove and it’s wiggling around, but it feels like there’s another bolt somewhere.
Throwing around tools, even special tools - is probably ok to do for a UA-camr, if I would see that in the workshop where my car is being maintained, it would have been my last visit
Touching everything with nasty gloves made my skin crawl. All that shit on your gloves is all over that bumper and needs to be cleaned when changing gloves could have avoided that. Awesome video though!
I just canceled my mk8 GTI order. This original front end look like crap, and I don’t wanna spend money on a new one. And those ugly seats…
The CS bumper looks much better in my view, if only there was a solution for the headlights. They look more at home on a Corolla than a Golf.
In Europe if you order OE parking sensors brackets they come with preaplied black double sided tape, you jast peel the liner from it and put it on the bumper.
Why not drill the hole before painting the bumper?? Also to be honest loosing the light makes it look much cheaper. 🤷🏻♂️
Are the fog lights attached to the grille on the bumper or the bumper itself?
No one uses the fog lights on a GTI… VW for some really strange reason makes the night time driving lights come on if you turn the fog lights on. And no stetting to change it in both the MK7 and 8; so annoying.
G damn those lights are so ugly! That whole front for that matter, doesn’t even look like a VW, more like a Toyota Corolla, or Some Zion electric.
Prefab that and call it the “Holy Grill”!!
Hey Paul what about a clubsport upgrade kit with the wing, bumper, exhaust and rear bumper. Maybe can cut a little discount if somebody buys the whole pack. I'd buy it instantly.
I like the subtle sarcasm and the gti fan boy self deprecating humor. Not taking himself too seriously 👌
Now we can't even tell it's not a clubsport, only thing that is different was the front and the back
After installing i hearing by bumps en not even roads a metal to metal clunck everything installed good so whats the problem
The originale tool for making the holes for the sensors are cheap, i have the hole kit so i have the originale tool for fitting the bracket too thays just 10 times easiere to use as that set you used😉 regards Sören
its a lot of work for almost same look . almost . i was specting some need for speed underground2 look. those body kit where insane . yes need for speed customization :)
You weren't joking when you said getting the pieces out of the clips suck...goddam
Does an mk8 golf R front bumper fit in my mk8 gti? Thank you!
Hi, Don't suppose you have a full list of part numbers for everything you need to fit the bumper..
So if someone has a S base model and would want to have the SE or higher in front lights with the light bar, can it be plug and play ?
Sheesh seems like a lot of work and funds just for "scene points". Don't get me wrong, front end looks unique.
I was thinking to make those parts from stainless steal from very thin aluminium. What do u think about it.?
The car is great with the new bumper only the colour is a bit boring.
Yellow lime is kinda hit and miss colour ways
Have you realized that the mk8 taillight in Europe is nicer that the US version?
A long way the golf has come to remove the mk1 bumper its 4 bolts and 2 turn signal pigtails
Well... i don't even own a GTI or a Golf but i watch the mk 8 videos till the end 😅😅
Can someone send me the OEM code for the engine bay isolation material?for a golf 7.5 gti.
Why would you not drill the hole for the parking sensor before sending the bumper to the paint shop?
Why not just bought a clubsport instead of all those mods ??? Sorry don’t get it …
What color are you guys painting your eggs for Easter? I think I'm going to go with red.
I can watch videos like this for days!!
you pull that shit on a EU spec car and you're never getting through technical again lol...
We get the CS, but you guys gets the R manual. I know what I'd prefer.
while a lot of these clubsport parts are cool, lets be real, the front seats of that car are where its at other than the performance of car. nice upgrades though!
Looks good, hope you order the correct tow cover! hahaha
And tire and RF RSE wheel sizes/specs are on the car? Looks great.
Man! What a sharp looking rig! Huge DAP fan!
Much respect.
Al from South Africa.
Watching this from SA now and the content is always good👍
@@alroywilliams5386 ha ha! Good to know I'm not alone!
Love watching you do things I’d never do to mine.
10/10 For Petey Pablo reference.
Can I replace R-line bumper by GTI one with fog light ?
Having a fog light button, without fog lights! Nope! OCD will not allow it.
This looks SOOOOOO much better !!
Does the removal of the logo grille request adas calibration?
Fog lites are functional...a new bumper cover serves no purpose
It looks like u didn't push enough the both sides from left and right.
Does the clubsport have its own fog lights you can retro fit?
Damn. That's a massive improvement!
PP or ABS this clubsport mk8 front bumper?
Would I be able to put this on my MK 8 GOLF R!
can you do a video installing euro iq headlights with red accents?
Hope midcycle refresh improves the front of the GTI.
Step 1: Afford to buy the Golf 8
Step 2: Don't skip step one
Is it possible with a Rline bumper replace for a R bumper