Body Kit Questions

[UsmcJetta]

So, I’m probably gonna get some heat for this one, but I was curious, I’ve got a 2006 MK5 Jetta, and rocket bunny makes a kit for the MK6 or MK7 Golf... I wonder if it would be possible to somehow retrofit one of these kits on my MK5? I know some shaving and trimming and other things would need to be done to it, but it should technically be possible, right?

 

[relumalutan]

Your car will probably look like Frankenstein. As far as I know at least the MK7 is a totally different platform. If I am looking at the right link, the complete kit is almost $4k. Instead of looks for the car I would use that money to buy an ECU tune (Malone for example), perhaps a more reliable and robust turbo (Darkside developments has a Garrett good for up to 220hp that fits with no modifications), plan on replacing the camshaft (Frank06 has a good kit) and buy the VCDS cable.
For tasteful esthetic upgrades that won't break the bank I recommend:
1. A front bumper lip from Maxton: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-maxton-design-parts/front-splitter-textured/vw-go-5-gti-fd1/
2. Side skirts from a GLI
3. OEM HID GLI headlights
4. OEM LED taillights

5. Fog Lights
6. A Wolfsburg Grill.

 

[Drewser]

^^^this is good advice.