On egay mate' date=' they do make a world of difference http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-VR6-MK3-DOOR-SILLS-SCUFF-PLATES-LIMITED-OFFER-/120708117920?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c1ac3b5a0#ht_973wt_761
I noticed the same carpet material you get beneath the bonnet is also running along the the rear of the engine bay. Would it be dangerous to remove it? (Obviously making sure there is heat shielding around the exhaust manifold area)