Author Topic: Suspension differences between 17" and 18" wheels?  (Read 26552 times)

Offline Ess_Three

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 3,123
Re: Suspension differences between 17" and 18" wheels?
« Reply #60 on: 05 September 2010, 16:01 »
Ess_Three: The Oil Industry pays very well... :lipsrsealed:

Asker, you get more odd by the day!

What on earth makes you think this?
Time off - that's what it's all about. 140 days a year worked.

Reducing my Golf count by the week....
..but gaining motorcycles.

Offline am1w

  • Serious forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 9,544
Re: Suspension differences between 17" and 18" wheels?
« Reply #61 on: 05 September 2010, 16:13 »
Ess_Three: The Oil Industry pays very well... :lipsrsealed:
Asker, you get more odd by the day!
What on earth makes you think this?
Time off - that's what it's all about. 140 days a year worked.

That's rich coming from a man who changes his wheels 5 minutes after collection and after paying extra for them! :rolleyes:

You lazy, rich, lucky oiler. :grin:
« Last Edit: 05 September 2010, 16:27 by am1w »
RED TORNADO 7R, 5 DR, DSG, DCC, DNS, DYNAUDIO, KI, WP, HBA, LN, SP

Offline am1w

  • Serious forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 9,544
Re: Suspension differences between 17" and 18" wheels?
« Reply #62 on: 05 September 2010, 16:19 »
Ess_Three: The Oil Industry pays very well... :lipsrsealed:
Asker, you get more odd by the day!

At last we are singing from the same hymn sheet! :laugh:
RED TORNADO 7R, 5 DR, DSG, DCC, DNS, DYNAUDIO, KI, WP, HBA, LN, SP

Offline Ess_Three

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 3,123
Re: Suspension differences between 17" and 18" wheels?
« Reply #63 on: 05 September 2010, 16:34 »

That's rich coming from a man who changes his wheels 5 minutes after collection and after paying extra for them! :rolleyes:

You lazy, rich, lucky oiler. :grin:

Ahh...but there is a story...
I had sold my 911 when I ordered the GTI...so had a large amount of cash burning a hole in my pocket...and an ever increasing wait for the GTI...gradually my garage was filling up with 'bits' for a car I didn't yet own.
Including 3 sets of wheels...now 4 sets.  :grin:

Plus the Monzas...
I'll replace them prior to selling, as it'll be more saleable that way.



Reducing my Golf count by the week....
..but gaining motorcycles.

Offline am1w

  • Serious forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 9,544
Re: Suspension differences between 17" and 18" wheels?
« Reply #64 on: 05 September 2010, 16:38 »
That's rich coming from a man who changes his wheels 5 minutes after collection and after paying extra for them! :rolleyes:
You lazy, rich, lucky oiler. :grin:
Ahh...but there is a story...
I had sold my 911 when I ordered the GTI...so had a large amount of cash burning a hole in my pocket...and an ever increasing wait for the GTI...gradually my garage was filling up with 'bits' for a car I didn't yet own.
Including 3 sets of wheels...now 4 sets.  :grin:
Plus the Monzas...
I'll replace them prior to selling, as it'll be more saleable that way.

Do you miss the 911?
RED TORNADO 7R, 5 DR, DSG, DCC, DNS, DYNAUDIO, KI, WP, HBA, LN, SP

Offline am1w

  • Serious forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 9,544
Re: Suspension differences between 17" and 18" wheels?
« Reply #65 on: 05 September 2010, 16:41 »
The Accessory Brochure is at last available on line.

David: There are some tasty 17" wheels in there.
I also like the 18" Vision Alloys.

http://cdn.volkswagen.co.uk/assets/common/pdf/accessories/golf-vi-accessories.pdf
RED TORNADO 7R, 5 DR, DSG, DCC, DNS, DYNAUDIO, KI, WP, HBA, LN, SP

Offline Ess_Three

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 3,123
Re: Suspension differences between 17" and 18" wheels?
« Reply #66 on: 05 September 2010, 16:50 »

Do you miss the 911?

Not really.
As brilliant as it was, it was as impractical, leaked fluids like a sieve and I just sort of stopped using it.
I went round Europe in it, did 18 laps of the 'ring, sprinted it at GTI International (even got a Class win...although there weren't many in the Class) and generally lived the dream...but I wasn't using it (maybe 800 miles a year) and it was sitting taxed, insured, serviced, warrantied etc to the tune of £3000+ PA.

So back to a GTI.

I loved the 911 to drive (Speed Yellow 996 C4S, manual, Sports Chassis, Aerokit, GT3 style wheels) but just sort of got it out of my system. And got a big mortgage.  :embarassed: Although I had the mortgage along with the 911. I just lost interest in driving a car that only made sense when driven at 8/10ths or above. The way the roads are, and other peoples perception of driving that way, made it a chore rather than a pleasure. So it went.

Reducing my Golf count by the week....
..but gaining motorcycles.

Offline am1w

  • Serious forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 9,544
Re: Suspension differences between 17" and 18" wheels?
« Reply #67 on: 05 September 2010, 16:56 »
Same here. Had a 911 around 10 years ago. Hardly drove it. Totally impractical. Was bleeding money unnecessarily. So it went. :smiley:
RED TORNADO 7R, 5 DR, DSG, DCC, DNS, DYNAUDIO, KI, WP, HBA, LN, SP

Offline david25

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 559
Re: Suspension differences between 17" and 18" wheels?
« Reply #68 on: 05 September 2010, 17:27 »
The Accessory Brochure is at last available on line.

David: There are some tasty 17" wheels in there.
I also like the 18" Vision Alloys.

http://cdn.volkswagen.co.uk/assets/common/pdf/accessories/golf-vi-accessories.pdf


Thanks for this, the Vision look pretty good, although I wish VW would re-sell the OZ Alleggerita or similar wheels.
Now = 2011 MK6 GTI - Reflex Silver
Past = 2006 MK5 GTI - Tornado Red and Solid Black

Offline MAW73

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,852
  • Used to like Golfs :-)
Re: Suspension differences between 17" and 18" wheels?
« Reply #69 on: 05 September 2010, 18:03 »
Buy a Seat then  :evil:

^^^

Apologies, this was posted after a very long and boozy lunch down the pub. I think its safe now, I've sobered up!  :grin:


2007 VW Mk5 Golf GT 5 Door DSG
2009 VW Mk6 Golf GTI 5 Door DSG
2012 BMW F20 125i M Sport, Auto
2014 BMW F20 M135i, Auto