Growmac Posted February 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 On 07/07/2020 at 15:24, ScottGolfREstate said: Hi Growmac. Do you still have your Golf R Estate? I'm thinking about having the same towbar fitted and had already realised the diffuser will have to be cut.... 😅but I just wondered if you could post a couple of pictures of how it looks with the towbar unattached. How big is the hole, is it very visible without the towbar in place etc? Did you also have any thoughts about what you might do if you come to sell the car etc? Sorry for all the questions but would really appreciate any extra info before making the decision... Thanks, Scott Scott, I'm sorry, I really don't come here often and didn't see your message. I'm assuming that this is no longer relevant? I do still have the car, and I'm still very happy with the towbar, so happy to take some photos in the incredibly unlikely event that you still need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markiii Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 The good news is Towtrust confirmed to me in writing that it will fit. Pick up the car tomorrow, so fingers crossed just need to show that to my towbar guys and happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growmac Posted February 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 2 hours ago, markiii said: The good news is Towtrust confirmed to me in writing that it will fit. Pick up the car tomorrow, so fingers crossed just need to show that to my towbar guys and happy days I'm still not quite sure what that proves that the pictures and fact of it fitted to my identical car didn't, but pleased you got it sorted out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markiii Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 On 22/02/2023 at 17:18, Growmac said: I'm still not quite sure what that proves that the pictures and fact of it fitted to my identical car didn't, but pleased you got it sorted out! to me not a lot TBH. However the Towbar fitting places don't seem to want to do it without something from Towtrust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kusato Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 Le 28/03/2021 à 23:14, AlpineRS dit : Je viens d'équiper mon MK7 R Estate d'une barre Westfalia, j'ai pris mon temps pour mesurer et j'ai soigneusement coupé le plus petit trou que je pouvais faire dans le diffuseur. Le support de prise électrique, j'ai manipulé un peu pour l'approcher de la barre. J'ai dû ouvrir le trou un peu plus une fois qu'il était monté sur la voiture avec le rêve. Je l'ai monté pour le porte-vélos, je doute que je remorque quoi que ce soit.J'ai commandé un film PPF pour aller sur le pare-chocs juste autour de la zone où la balle est en cas d'erreurs de manipulation ! Si quelqu'un a besoin d'un P/N ou de photos, n'hésitez pas à me déposer un DM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kusato Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 On 28/03/2021 at 23:14, alpineRS said: I've just fitted my MK7 R Estate with a Westfalia bar, I took my time to measure and carefully cut the smallest hole I could get away with in the diffuser. The electrical socket bracket, I manipulated a bit to get it super close to the bar. I had to open out the hole a bit more once it with fitted to the car with the dremmel. I've fitted it for the bike rack, I doubt I'll tow anything. I've ordered some PPF film to go on the bumper just around the area where the ball is in case of any handling errors! If anyone needs an P/N's or pictures please don't hesitate to drop me a dm. Hi! I've been following your Westfalia hitch install on the R Estate/Variant very closely. Can you confirm if you used part number 321782600001? I’m concerned about the clearance between the crossbar and the massive rear silencer: is there enough room for the mounting bolts, or does it interfere with the R exhaust cans? Thanks for your help!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_wannabe_owner Posted April 9 Report Share Posted April 9 13 hours ago, kusato said: Hi! I've been following your Westfalia hitch install on the R Estate/Variant very closely. Can you confirm if you used part number 321782600001? I’m concerned about the clearance between the crossbar and the massive rear silencer: is there enough room for the mounting bolts, or does it interfere with the R exhaust cans? Thanks for your help!" When resurrecting an old post it’s always worth checking when the forum member you’re directing your question to was last active on the forum. Unfortunately forum member @alpineRS hasn’t been active on the forum for five years so you they probably won’t respond to your post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booth11 Posted April 9 Report Share Posted April 9 2 minutes ago, R_wannabe_owner said: When resurrecting an old post it’s always worth checking when the forum member you’re directing your question to was last active on the forum. Unfortunately forum member @alpineRS hasn’t been active on the forum for five years so you they probably won’t respond to your post. Unlikely to respond, but you never know! I’ve seen inactive members come from the depths when called upon. I guess nothing ventured, nothing gained. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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