u/Objective_Win4889

Hey everyone,

We've been working on an engine bay panel cover for the MK5 platform (Golf, Jetta, GTI, R32 - 2005–2010) and wanted to share it here since this community knows these cars better than anyone.

The idea came from how many MK5 owners spend hours detailing the engine bay, only to have that gap between the components look unfinished. This panel bolts on with an included mounting bracket - no drilling, no modding the harness or anything, just a clean install in a few minutes.

Specs:

• ABS plastic, 3 mm thick - sturdy but light, holds up to engine bay heat
• Comes with the mounting bracket included
• Fits Golf MK5, Jetta MK5, GTI MK5, and R32

We built this because we couldn't find anything like it readily available - most of what's out there is hard to source.

https://www.wcomarket.com/product/engine-panel-covers-vw-mk5-with-bracket-golf-jetta-gti-r32

Hey everyone,

We've been working on an engine bay panel cover for the MK5 platform (Golf, Jetta, GTI, R32 - 2005–2010) and wanted to share it here since this community knows these cars better than anyone.

The idea came from how many MK5 owners spend hours detailing the engine bay, only to have that gap between the components look unfinished. This panel bolts on with an included mounting bracket - no drilling, no modding the harness or anything, just a clean install in a few minutes.

Specs:

• ABS plastic, 4mm thick - sturdy but light, holds up to engine bay heat
• Comes with the mounting bracket included
• Fits Golf MK5, Jetta MK5, GTI MK5, and R32

We built this because we couldn't find anything like it readily available - most of what's out there is hard to source.

https://www.wcomarket.com/product/engine-panel-covers-vw-mk5-with-bracket-golf-jetta-gti-r32

Hey everyone,

We've been working on an engine bay panel cover for the MK5 platform (Golf, Jetta, GTI, R32 - 2005–2010) and wanted to share it here since this community knows these cars better than anyone.

The idea came from how many MK5 owners spend hours detailing the engine bay, only to have that gap between the components look unfinished. This panel bolts on with an included mounting bracket - no drilling, no modding the harness or anything, just a clean install in a few minutes.

Specs:

• ABS plastic, 4mm thick - sturdy but light, holds up to engine bay heat
• Comes with the mounting bracket included
• Fits Golf MK5, Jetta MK5, GTI MK5, and R32

We built this because we couldn't find anything like it readily available - most of what's out there is hard to source.

Hey everyone - full disclosure upfront: I run a small shop that makes T3/Vanagon body parts, so this is a vendor post, not a random find. Mods, happy to follow whatever self-promo rules apply here, just let me know if this needs a different format.

We just finished a new production batch and wanted to share it with people who'd actually appreciate it. Everything is built in-house from original T3 parts - some pieces are straight reproductions, others we modified slightly to clean up fitment or add a bit of style without straying from the classic look.

What's in this batch:

• Front grille panel w/ yellow fog lights 4mm ABS, left + right cases, smooth and paint-ready. Comes with a pair of H3 55W fog lamps on a standard 12V circuit. No install manual included - most owners hand it to their regular shop for a clean fit. Worth checking your local lighting regs before road use. Only 2 left in this batch.
• Front grille panel w/ standard (non-yellow) fog lights Same 4mm ABS panel and left/right case setup, just clear lens fog lights instead of yellow.
• Fender kit (6 pieces) 3mm ABS wheel arches, original-style fitment for T25/T3. Some trimming/prep is normal before install - usually done with adhesive tape + aluminum rivets, professional install recommended. Only 2 left in this batch.
• Sliding door trim 4mm ABS threshold/sill trim for T3 models with a raised floor (Multivan and other step-floor variants). Direct replacement for cracked or missing original trim - protects the threshold from shoe-sole wear. Black finish, brand new, not refurbished. Only 3 pcs left.
• Rear light blend panels ABS panels that clean up the rear light area on a T25/T3. Mounts with tape and bolts. Last one left in this batch.

Limited stock across the board, made in small runs rather than mass-produced.

Happy to answer fitment, install, or material questions in the comments - and if you've got a build thread, would genuinely love to see how these end up looking on your van.

Links to each part in case anyone wants specs:
https://www.wcomarket.com/product/vw-t3-vanagon-front-grill-panel-with-yellow-fog-lights
https://www.wcomarket.com/product/vw-t3-vanagon-front-grill-panel-with-fog-lights
https://www.wcomarket.com/product/vw-vanagon-t3-fenders-kit
https://www.wcomarket.com/product/sliding-door-trim-vw-t3-vanagon-multivan-transporter
https://www.wcomarket.com/product/rear-lights-blends-panels-vw-t3

So instead of buying flares I decided to make my own. I 3D scanned the rear arch profile, cleaned up the model, and molded the flares out of ABS plastic. Came out as a left/right set that follows the arch nicely - pretty happy with the base parts themselves.

Where it got messy was the finish. I wanted something different so I tried wrapping the ABS in carbon fiber, and it was way harder than I expected. Getting the carbon to lay flat around the curve of the arch fought me the whole way. You can see a couple of the flaws in the pics where it didn't sit perfectly, especially around the tighter bends.

The other rookie move: I'd just laid fresh clear coat and got impatient, so I wrapped them in stretch film to move them around. The lacquer was still green/uncured and the film left marks right in the finish. Annoying, but it's only surface level - should buff and polish right out once it's fully cured.

Been bugged for ages by that exposed space on the driver's side of the MK7 bay - you know the one, with the wiring and brackets just hanging out.

Spent a few months designing one in CAD, went through three prototypes, and finally got it where I wanted it. 4mm ABS, drops right in with the included bracket, no drilling or trimming.

Did a first batch of 15 and managed to get fitted on a few different MK7s - Golf, GTI, and a Jetta. Pics in the gallery.

Heads up - won't fit cars with the washer fluid reservoir on the passenger side, so check yours before getting excited.

Curious what the sub thinks. Happy to answer questions.