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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Adz Gti on 01 May 2012, 18:50

Title: Need our thoughts/opinions !
Post by: Adz Gti on 01 May 2012, 18:50
Purchased these today BBS LM Reps 18x8 front and 18x9 rear, now looking for the right set of coilies to get but theres so many to chose from ( JOM, EIBACH, FK AK, PRO STREETS ), also how low would i need to drop it and would i need spacers, tbh it looks fines to me, anyone ?

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab243/adnun89/464814_405557512811028_100000703498926_1225550_1944034210_o.jpg)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab243/adnun89/IMAG0475.jpg)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab243/adnun89/IMAG0473.jpg)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab243/adnun89/IMAG0474.jpg)
Title: Re: Need our thoughts/opinions !
Post by: daz veedub on 01 May 2012, 19:03
jom coilies are fine had mine on 12mths no problems

rear adjusters removed from mine not sure how low on the front will find some pics out

where u had wheels from and how much
Title: Re: Need our thoughts/opinions !
Post by: daz veedub on 01 May 2012, 19:07
(http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg335/dazvdubba/014-5.jpg)


(http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg335/dazvdubba/007-14.jpg)

Title: Re: Need our thoughts/opinions !
Post by: turbokid23 on 01 May 2012, 19:20
sorry to pinche ur thread can u get the rear dish to fit on the front???? dish looks good
Title: Re: Need our thoughts/opinions !
Post by: dom on 01 May 2012, 19:26
sorry to pinche ur thread can u get the rear dish to fit on the front???? dish looks good

They are reps, so they are one piece wheels, not splits.

@Adz gti - I'm also running JOMs without any problems, with 18x8j et35 all round. Spaced 20mm rear and 15mm front.

(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy183/codling1234/IMAG0227-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Need our thoughts/opinions !
Post by: turbokid23 on 01 May 2012, 19:29
i no that but wot im saying can you get 18x9 all round ???
Title: Re: Need our thoughts/opinions !
Post by: Adz Gti on 01 May 2012, 19:54
im new to golf scene so i dont know much, but i know if its dropped a lot wouldn't the sump scrape and soon become damaged, so everyone recommends JOM's :) so be it, yh one piece, there is slight poke on the rears but it shouldn't be a problem....... only thing is though, now im going to have to clean alloys thoroughly for car meets :P

btw you guys are so friendly, welcoming and very helpful, glad im a member of this forum
Title: Re: Need our thoughts/opinions !
Post by: daz veedub on 01 May 2012, 20:06
no worries lowered 40mm will be fine any more you,ll have to upgrade the anti roll bar so it goes under the driveshaft rather than over i went for the audi tt 1 so no rubbing issues
Title: Re: Need our thoughts/opinions !
Post by: Adz Gti on 01 May 2012, 20:37
no worries lowered 40mm will be fine any more you,ll have to upgrade the anti roll bar so it goes under the driveshaft rather than over i went for the audi tt 1 so no rubbing issues

lol hmmm my mates got a mk1 tt, might have to pay his car a visit at night lol only messing, i work hard to play hard :)
Title: Re: Need our thoughts/opinions !
Post by: daz veedub on 01 May 2012, 20:45
 :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Need our thoughts/opinions !
Post by: Adz Gti on 01 May 2012, 20:46
:laugh: :laugh:

lol  :smug:
Title: Re: Need our thoughts/opinions !
Post by: gm8 on 01 May 2012, 20:56
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg303/gm8dwj/11.jpg)

thats mine on jamex coilovers , down about 60mm i think No spacers.

Put a decent sealant on the wheels and keeping them lean will be much easier , mine are well over a year old now , but I use poorboys wheel sealant on them every few months :)

edit : better pic to show ride height

(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg303/gm8dwj/DSCF0029.jpg)
Title: Re: Need our thoughts/opinions !
Post by: Adz Gti on 01 May 2012, 21:21
would poorboys wheel sealant keep the alloys mint if i use it time to time ?
Title: Re: Need our thoughts/opinions !
Post by: Wayne on 01 May 2012, 21:26
If those wheels are reps you have the wrong bolts fitted, get them replaced asap with the correct taper fit.
Title: Re: Need our thoughts/opinions !
Post by: cullygti on 01 May 2012, 21:52
that is for sure
Title: Re: Need our thoughts/opinions !
Post by: Adz Gti on 01 May 2012, 21:53
If those wheels are reps you have the wrong bolts fitted, get them replaced asap with the correct taper fit.

me or the other guy ?
Title: Re: Need our thoughts/opinions !
Post by: gm8 on 01 May 2012, 21:56
your I think m8 . Wheel sealant with stop brake dust dirt sticking , but weekly cleaning with soapy water still needed and top up the sealent when needed.
Title: Re: Need our thoughts/opinions !
Post by: cullygti on 01 May 2012, 22:03
you adz
Title: Re: Need our thoughts/opinions !
Post by: Adz Gti on 01 May 2012, 22:04
you adz

where would i get them from cully, and what taper fit ?
Title: Re: Need our thoughts/opinions !
Post by: Wayne on 01 May 2012, 22:07
If those wheels are reps you have the wrong bolts fitted, get them replaced asap with the correct taper fit.

me or the other guy ?

You :smiley:, reps use these bolts: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20-x-ALLOY-WHEEL-BOLTS-VW-GOLF-MK4-5-BOLT-14mm-VOLKSWAGEN-NUTS-R7-/320862659087?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4ab4e7a20f

Standard bolts will not hold the correct torque.