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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Shady Pioneer on 25 April 2008, 21:07
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I'm looking into buying alloys from eBay, could someone post pics of a MK3 Golf with 15" and 17" alloys that hasn't been lowered? So I've got an idea of what mine will look like.
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not good mate, get 15s and lower it, keep the handling and acceleration then :wink:
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17's with no lowering, will give the 4x4 look.
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What about if I get 15s with low pro tires? Cus I can't get around to lowering atm.
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15's with 50 profile tryes as the gti.....I've kept mine on 15's to help with hadling and performance..
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What about if I get 15s with low pro tires? Cus I can't get around to lowering atm.
I will have my gti set up for sell in a few weeks if your interested.
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his car's on 4 stud hubs!!
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his car's on 4 stud hubs!!
Are the suspension struts different then???
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Are the suspension struts different then???
no just the front hubs and back axle...and brakes
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Mine before the suspension was fitted ..
(http://a431.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/15/l_0b127a9624f41789fdb57e71d6b48b46.jpg)
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17s fill the arches nicely with a 40 mm drop. :)
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other problem is its an 1.8gl which are 20mm higher than the gti!
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You're right...damn forgot about it's higher than the GTIs.
Bloody hell, lol! I'm gonna need to get it dropped, is there a way I can get it down to GTI height, then stick it on 15s, without using coilovers?
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just get some 35 or 40 mm lowereing springs if your on a budget, maybe thats a option?
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just get some 35 or 40 mm lowereing springs if your on a budget, maybe thats a option?
I'm on a budget yes, just want the car to be lower than what it is, don't want it really low like other, standard GTI height would be great or maybe a tad more...recommend me some springys!!! lol!
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just get some 35 or 40 mm lowereing springs if your on a budget, maybe thats a option?
I'm on a budget yes, just want the car to be lower than what it is, don't want it really low like other, standard GTI height would be great or maybe a tad more...recommend me some springys!!! lol!
Pm sent.
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Replied :wink:
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15 ins 205/50/15 with gti shocks
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(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x290/yheveran/DSCF0588.jpg)
Pic of my old valver on 17's with standard suspension.
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It's becoming more and more clear that I should go for this GTI shocks and springs I'm being offered, with 15s on low pro tyres, and I'm done!
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here's mine on 17's with no drop
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hey, is it possible to have mk2 golf gas shocks and springs to fit a mk3?? i have a friend whos selling his at the mo, would it be worth buying them or would they simply not fit?
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hey, is it possible to have mk2 golf gas shocks and springs to fit a mk3?? i have a friend whos selling his at the mo, would it be worth buying them or would they simply not fit?
yeah im pretty sure they do :smiley:
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wots the point in putting gti shocks and springs on it,
it costs alot to get ur suspension changed so u mite aswell lower it while u are there with some descent suspension,
otherwise ur paying all that money to have crappy mk3 gti suspension wich everyone hates and changes for coilovers
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wots the point in putting gti shocks and springs on it,
it costs alot to get ur suspension changed so u mite aswell lower it while u are there with some descent suspension,
otherwise ur paying all that money to have crappy mk3 gti suspension wich everyone hates and changes for coilovers
i thought she meant after market suspension from a mk2 onto her mk3, if the suspension is standard mk2 stuff then id partly agree.
I say partly because her mate probably doesnt want much for it if its standard gear(or shouldnt do), so it would be cheaper than spending 200-300 quid on a full kit and getting that fitted aswell.
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What do people think of these?
http://www.topgear.co.uk/acatalog/4x_15_Inch_TSW_Legend_Silver_Alloy_Wheels_With_195_50_15_Tyres.php
I think they are cool as hell!
Are the tyres that come with it low profile though?
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Very nice but you would need 205/50/15's and yes they are low profile
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Why would I need 205s?
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are you going for the stretch look with 195's....???......................they'll only be budget tyres but as long as the speed rating is correct you should be ok.
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I have no idea what the stretch look means lol! And also I'd upgrade to the Toyo tyres because it's only an extra £25, Toyos would be better than budget wouldn't they?
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picture number 2 on here shows tyre stretch. looks cool
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=84641.0
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Is that what I'd get if I have the tyres on that package? If so that looks good, makes it look bigger from the back lol! And what about them Toyo tyres?
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Why would I need 205s?
To keep the gearing correct.
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-ALLOYS-17-WITH-TYRES-IMMACULATE-G60-GTI-VR6_W0QQitemZ180238267935QQihZ008QQcategoryZ9888QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I like these, and can get VW centre caps to make them like genuine VW BBSs (lookalikes anyway). Will they fit?
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Those 16" alloys (BBS Polo ones) that I didn't win, I've been offered to buy them from the seller because the winning bidder didn't pay up, and he knew I was interested so got back to me.
I'm trying to see if he'd let me do a monthly type payment which seems a possibility, if he agrees, should I go for it?
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toyo is a budget tyre ,ye ? better with michelin or goodyear ?
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toyo is a budget tyre ,ye ? better with michelin or goodyear ?
No Toyo is not a budget tyre, its a high performance tyre and are very good.
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toyo is a budget tyre ,ye ? better with michelin or goodyear ?
No Toyo is not a budget tyre, its a high performance tyre and are very good.
cool ! i always thought they were a budget ....but theyre softer like yokohama ye ?
i been to buy some wheels today , while i was there i punched a geezer :laugh: :laugh:
as said before , im a boxing and self defence teacher , and i had a bit of road rage with a d!ckhead ....and he motioned for me to stop , pull over etc etc ..so i did ....and gave him a couple o little digs :laugh: :laugh:
i enjoyed my day !!
so , i have got some 15" originals like i wanted , now to put tyres ...so you guys rate toyos ? might put them then as the price is very good ..
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Seems like this guy I'm in negotiation with is willing for me to pay monthly which I thinks really cool of him to accept, just tryna sort out a price for them now.
I've offered £400 as all wheels have good tread and condition is pretty damn good bar one which could do with a refurb, but I ain't too bothered about that lol!