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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: shepp! on 04 October 2009, 19:54

Title: Finally.................
Post by: shepp! on 04 October 2009, 19:54
Well this weekend i have been a busy bee fitting my new suspension and wheels, Have fitted Spax PSX with 60mm drop and have recently bought some satin black Audi tt comps which do look good.

Anyway heres the pics and i hope you like the look  :wink:
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa99/footallshepp1975/NewLola004.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa99/footallshepp1975/NewLola006.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa99/footallshepp1975/NewLola005.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa99/footallshepp1975/NewLola001.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa99/footallshepp1975/NewLola002.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa99/footallshepp1975/NewLola003.jpg)
Title: Re: Finally.................
Post by: JackJack on 04 October 2009, 19:56
 :grin: You're numberplate is amazing!
Title: Re: Finally.................
Post by: shepp! on 04 October 2009, 20:00
I know LOL!!! :grin:
Title: Re: Finally.................
Post by: JackJack on 04 October 2009, 20:03
Did it come with the car? or private?
Title: Re: Finally.................
Post by: shepp! on 04 October 2009, 20:06
It is the original number plate, not private.
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Post by: JackJack on 04 October 2009, 20:07
Ah I'm jealous, I'd love a LOL numberplate.
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Post by: Wayne on 04 October 2009, 20:08
Looking good.

Sits high for 60mm drop however.
Title: Re: Finally.................
Post by: shepp! on 04 October 2009, 20:12
Looking good.

Sits high for 60mm drop however.

I know but it now sit a lot lower than it originally was  :smiley:
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Post by: nick_thomas on 04 October 2009, 20:14
As they're still new I'm sure they'll settle a few mm lower.
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Post by: loki86 on 04 October 2009, 20:16
looks amazing
 :grin:
Title: Re: Finally.................
Post by: shepp! on 04 October 2009, 20:21
As they're still new I'm sure they'll settle a few mm lower.

Hope so......was hoping the wheels would fill the arches nicely with no gap. Didn't want to go with coilovers as i had these on the mk2 and were harsh
Title: Re: Finally.................
Post by: JackJack on 04 October 2009, 20:22
Looks good anyhow. I'm looking to lower mine about 40mm soon  :smiley:
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Post by: Wayne on 04 October 2009, 20:24
As they're still new I'm sure they'll settle a few mm lower.

Hope so......was hoping the wheels would fill the arches nicely with no gap. Didn't want to go with coilovers as i had these on the mk2 and were harsh

What size tyres are you running.
Title: Re: Finally.................
Post by: shepp! on 04 October 2009, 20:25
As they're still new I'm sure they'll settle a few mm lower.

Hope so......was hoping the wheels would fill the arches nicely with no gap. Didn't want to go with coilovers as i had these on the mk2 and were harsh

What size tyres are you running.

205/40/17 and there is no rubbing which is good!
Title: Re: Finally.................
Post by: Wayne on 04 October 2009, 20:35
As they're still new I'm sure they'll settle a few mm lower.

Hope so......was hoping the wheels would fill the arches nicely with no gap. Didn't want to go with coilovers as i had these on the mk2 and were harsh

What size tyres are you running.

205/40/17 and there is no rubbing which is good!

Just wondered as the gap looks big.
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Post by: ace on 04 October 2009, 20:50
looks good mate  :cool:
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Post by: shepgti on 04 October 2009, 20:52
paintwork looks real good nic, wheels let it down tho
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Post by: mumbles on 04 October 2009, 21:21
really like it mate, looks great. and got to love that number plate!  :grin:
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Post by: VW BUSH on 05 October 2009, 01:13
Nice :cool:, all you need now is a nice big rust bubble to make it a proper MK3 :grin:
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Post by: mgmt585 on 05 October 2009, 22:08
That looks so, so good!! I mean wow, your car is in ridiculously good condition  :shocked:
Love those wheels, never thought i would even like them till i saw the pic. How much they set you back?? And is that new tyres i see there  :evil: :cool: (jealous) i loooove new tyres lol
Title: Re: Finally.................
Post by: nick_thomas on 05 October 2009, 22:18
As they're still new I'm sure they'll settle a few mm lower.

Hope so......was hoping the wheels would fill the arches nicely with no gap. Didn't want to go with coilovers as i had these on the mk2 and were harsh

There's a world of difference mate, me and my mate have the same coilovers and my mk3 is a world comfier.
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Post by: VR6-Joe on 06 October 2009, 01:00
When you going to lower it?

 :wink:
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Post by: shepp! on 06 October 2009, 13:26
That looks so, so good!! I mean wow, your car is in ridiculously good condition  :shocked:
Love those wheels, never thought i would even like them till i saw the pic. How much they set you back?? And is that new tyres i see there  :evil: :cool: (jealous) i loooove new tyres lol

I paid £240 just for the wheels mate, Had freshly beeen powder coated. See them on pistonheads....and yes new tyres also!! :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Finally.................
Post by: shepp! on 06 October 2009, 13:28
As they're still new I'm sure they'll settle a few mm lower.

Hope so......was hoping the wheels would fill the arches nicely with no gap. Didn't want to go with coilovers as i had these on the mk2 and were harsh

There's a world of difference mate, me and my mate have the same coilovers and my mk3 is a world comfier.

I'm sure there is mate but i have to carry a baby round in my car somedays and didn't want it being a harsh ride otherwise i'd have  :sick: everywhere!!!

i'm very happy with the Spax i got  :smiley:
Title: Re: Finally.................
Post by: shepp! on 06 October 2009, 13:28
When you going to lower it?

 :wink:

Cheeky fooker!!! :smiley: