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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Sean G on 19 December 2016, 22:36

Title: Clubsport S and wheel spacers
Post by: Sean G on 19 December 2016, 22:36

Was in the dealers tonight looking at the car and noticed just how much the wheels sit in - got me thinking about fitting spacers - purely for a more aggressive look. Do you think it's better left as it is as I wouldn't want to upset the handling or it would be fine to do so.
Seen these and from a bit if searching seems they would suit

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/golf-r-flush-kit-black-bolts/012900ecs01akt/

Title: Re: Clubsport S and wheel spacers
Post by: kalimon on 20 December 2016, 06:54

I've fitted spacers to my GTI and I believe it does affect the way the car feels slightly but it's something you quickly get used to.
It makes the steering a bit heavier for sure.
Many other forum members have fitted them also. 
If you intend to track your car I wouldn't fit them. 
You are right though, the car will definitely look better with them fitted   

Title: Re: Clubsport S and wheel spacers
Post by: fredgroves on 20 December 2016, 09:25

So you've bought the fastest production front wheel drive car made to date and now you want to make changes that will slow it down? It will slow it down, because if it didn't chances are the car would already have a wider track...

*scratches head*

Title: Re: Clubsport S and wheel spacers
Post by: vipergts on 20 December 2016, 09:35

Sean, If you over spacer it they car look a bit gangly

Speak to Shaun (Ducati) on Pure as he had been messing with spacers and now has the optimum look

Title: Re: Clubsport S and wheel spacers
Post by: Sean G on 20 December 2016, 11:15

Quote from: fredgroves on 20 December 2016, 09:25

So you've bought the fastest production front wheel drive car made to date and now you want to make changes that will slow it down? It will slow it down, because if it didn't chances are the car would already have a wider track...

*scratches head*

If you read the post -I asked would it upset the handling as if it did I would not fit them.
You are also assuming it will slow it down however increasing the track could be a positive
Also there is no chance that VW would have made these cars a wider track than the Gti/R even if it was beneficial to the performance or handling mainly due the costs involved with design developing and testing 

Title: Re: Clubsport S and wheel spacers
Post by: Sean G on 20 December 2016, 11:16

Quote from: vipergts on 20 December 2016, 09:35

Sean, If you over spacer it they car look a bit gangly

Speak to Shaun (Ducati) on Pure as he had been messing with spacers and now has the optimum look

Cheers will send him a pm

Thanks

Title: Re: Clubsport S and wheel spacers
Post by: Andrew@DTUK on 20 December 2016, 11:17

Quote from: Sean G on 20 December 2016, 11:16

Quote from: vipergts on 20 December 2016, 09:35

Sean, If you over spacer it they car look a bit gangly

Speak to Shaun (Ducati) on Pure as he had been messing with spacers and now has the optimum look

Cheers will send him a pm

Thanks

Shaun, i have a set of both 15 and 20mm TPI spacers sitting on my desk that we removed from our Golf R, if you want me to ship them across i will do if you want to test fit them?

Title: Re: Clubsport S and wheel spacers
Post by: jv on 20 December 2016, 11:42

Midlife wider track you say?
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-eurocars/new-skoda-octavia-vrs-announced/35492

Title: Re: Clubsport S and wheel spacers
Post by: Sean G on 20 December 2016, 12:21

Shaun, i have a set of both 15 and 20mm TPI spacers sitting on my desk that we removed from our Golf R, if you want me to ship them across i will do if you want to test fit them?

Cheers Andrew much appreciated
Will be in touch if I go down that route