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Have a slight problem and slightly unexpected really! I had to put a new front end on the cabby which was a good quality pattern part, and to go with it, a non GTI front spoiler.  Now the problem is the front panel has circular fitting holes and the spoiler has square ones:ocf_emoticons__BangHead:  Is there a solution to this or should I just not bother with the spoiler?

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Can you just use some small bolts and bolt the splitter to the front end, just screw the through the square holes of the splitter?

Craig.

'83 Tin top with MK2 16v conversion and bike carbs.

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Use some short bolts as suggested. Just make sure you use some large washers against the spoiler to stop the head of the bolts pulling through.

I used machine screws with washers and nuts and it's still on at the moment!

E  ;)

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1980 VW Derby
Clive the Cabby
Ujum the Invisible
Mynx the  Tintop

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The small spoiler was originally securing using plastic clips which are the same as used to hold the plastic radiator grille on. The larger GTI spoiler uses bolts. By all means use bolts & washers though.

                                

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Hi,

I've just fitted new pattern front lips to both my cars, and both have round holes in the metalwork and rectangular holes in the spoilers. (neither has had any new metalwork)

The secret is to use original clips, which are designed with a square part to locate the spoiler and a round pin which goes through the metal lip and locks in place with an inner pin.

Look here:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Spoiler-grill-trim-fixing-clips-clip-VW-Golf-MK1-Caddy-Transporter-T25-x10-/261176251959

The clips can be a little fragile - I put them in hot water before fitting to soften them

Robin

VW Golf 1500D 5-door 1978 - was daily (wet)
VW Golf 1800 cabriolet 1980 - daily (dry)
Bedford CF Trailblazer 1978 - camper
Bedford CF 350 Flatbed 1976 - fun/work
Mercedes W108 280s 1970 - dusty and forgotten
Mercedes S123 200T 1983 - to be renovated
Mercedes C124 1989 - Winter Beater
BMW E21 1976/82 - dusty but not forgotten
Twingo 2004 (not my fault, somebody gave it to me!)

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Great stuff! Thank you for all your help guys:) I will probably get the original style plastic clips to keep it a bit more OEM, but failing that the bolts will be the next best thing.
Thanks again fellow dub-buds:)
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