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Re: Gti Newbie (Pics)
« Reply #20 on: 09 December 2004, 15:52 »
They look sweeet !!!

205 50 15 will be fine on them too ... still not sure on the et20 though. My are et35 and sit just about perfect, so they'll sit a further 15mm out than mine. It might mean u'll need to get the arches rolled as on a 40mm drop they'll be quite close to them, and even closer over bumps !!

Or just get some feckin stiff suspension - they just won't move then !  :grin:




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Re: Gti Newbie (Pics)
« Reply #21 on: 09 December 2004, 15:57 »
Oh i didnt know that.

Is getting the arches rolled hard work , would it cost alot of money?


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Re: Gti Newbie (Pics)
« Reply #22 on: 09 December 2004, 16:05 »
Not alot - but a pucker job must be close to if not ?100 and it's something to get done right or you'll end up with rusty arches !!

You might get away without it, but with that offset it'll be mighty close. Imagine - the wheels will be sitting almost flush with the outer most lip of the arch kit, so any bumps and there will be contact with the rest of the lip bent under (Lame description I know - but hopefully u'll get what I mean)  :laugh:

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Re: Gti Newbie (Pics)
« Reply #23 on: 09 December 2004, 17:24 »
Well ?100 isnt bad. I guess most bodyshops will do the work yea?

What is involved in rolling the arches, as ive never done it before?

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Re: Gti Newbie (Pics)
« Reply #24 on: 09 December 2004, 17:32 »
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That car of yours looks lovely to me as it is. Not many straight MkIIs about these days in that sort of condition. Why not hang on a bit before you start modding - you might get to like stock!

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Re: Gti Newbie (Pics)
« Reply #25 on: 09 December 2004, 18:15 »
Very true,  As ive only driven it once  :smiley:

Its just the wheels look a tiny bit to small, hence why 15 inch RA's are a possible choice!

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Re: Gti Newbie (Pics)
« Reply #26 on: 09 December 2004, 18:56 »
Stick with the small bumpers mate. In my opinion they look good.  :grin:

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Re: Gti Newbie (Pics)
« Reply #27 on: 09 December 2004, 19:57 »
Prob gonna order some GL bumpers :grin:

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Re: Gti Newbie (Pics)
« Reply #28 on: 09 December 2004, 20:10 »
Unless those ATS you said about before are comedy cheap you would be much better off getting the correct fitment and then not worrying about rolling the arches. Put on some 195/45's, lower it and jobs a good un  :cool:
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Re: Gti Newbie (Pics)
« Reply #29 on: 09 December 2004, 20:23 »
Prob gonna order some GL bumpers :grin:

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