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Re: Seans Graphite Blue GTI - Springs Bought!
« Reply #60 on: February 10, 2017, 08:29:51 pm »
No, to got it back yet, should be tomorrow, it's having service, pre-cat and resonator delete too, I'll put pics in my thread

Awh alright, I'll keep an eye out :smiley: ah cool, I've had the pre cat and back box delete done on mine, as soon as I've had my springs and service done, when funds allow I'll be getting a sports cat followed by a remap  :smiley:

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Re: Seans Graphite Blue GTI - Springs Bought!
« Reply #61 on: February 19, 2017, 11:00:54 pm »
Got my springs fitted! No before and after photos though, but I'm happy! When they settle they're going to look good  :smiley:



Had a play with a wheel app to see what style and wheel suits it best  :smiley:



And just a random photo as it looked good  :happy2:



As for the service, i had the cam follower changed also so that's all good for a little while, they also realised that the outer front cv boot on the passenger side needs doing, along with new top mounts and front console bushes.  But for the bushes, I'm thinking of getting the anti lift kit as an upgrade.  :happy2:
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Re: Seans Graphite Blue GTI - H&R springs fitted
« Reply #62 on: February 20, 2017, 02:00:22 am »
Very nice bud, sits nice  :happy2:

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Re: Seans Graphite Blue GTI - H&R springs fitted
« Reply #63 on: February 20, 2017, 07:38:04 am »
Very nice bud, sits nice  :happy2:

Hopefully when it settles it will look even better, I'm more than happy though, but my mot is the end of April and over been advised to get those problems sorted before then so that's next on the list.

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Re: Seans Graphite Blue GTI - H&R springs fitted
« Reply #64 on: February 20, 2017, 09:35:35 am »
The drop looks perfect mate

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Re: Seans Graphite Blue GTI - H&R springs fitted
« Reply #65 on: February 20, 2017, 11:18:56 am »
The drop looks perfect mate

Yeah I'm happy, when it settles a little more it will be even better  :smiley:

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Re: Seans Graphite Blue GTI - H&R springs fitted
« Reply #66 on: February 20, 2017, 11:56:22 am »
The drop looks perfect mate

Yeah I'm happy, when it settles a little more it will be even better  :smiley:

Good stuff, i jusat received my Strut spreader tool this morning so I'll be able to find my Springs over the weekend finally!

After seeing yours I think i'll be happy with how it sits

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Re: Seans Graphite Blue GTI - H&R springs fitted
« Reply #67 on: February 20, 2017, 03:32:41 pm »
Check my thread out @Paradox1 I've just had the vwr springs fitted

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Re: Seans Graphite Blue GTI - H&R springs fitted
« Reply #68 on: February 20, 2017, 05:14:10 pm »
The drop looks perfect mate

Yeah I'm happy, when it settles a little more it will be even better  :smiley:

Good stuff, i jusat received my Strut spreader tool this morning so I'll be able to find my Springs over the weekend finally!

After seeing yours I think i'll be happy with how it sits

Ah cool! Get some photos up this weekend  :smiley: you won't be disappointed

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Re: Seans Graphite Blue GTI - H&R springs fitted
« Reply #69 on: February 20, 2017, 08:43:09 pm »
That ride height looks spot on, and personally the wheels I think look good as they are but thats just me :happy2: I was thinking I didn't want to lower mine as it didn't need it but that height :thinking:

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Re: Seans Graphite Blue GTI - H&R springs fitted
« Reply #70 on: February 20, 2017, 09:17:51 pm »
That ride height looks spot on, and personally the wheels I think look good as they are but thats just me :happy2: I was thinking I didn't want to lower mine as it didn't need it but that height :thinking:

I'm not even sure if I'll be able to get those exact wheels as the fitment for them could be all wrong, they just looked good  :signLOL: yeah go on, lower it, you know you want to  :wink:

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Re: Seans Graphite Blue GTI - H&R springs fitted
« Reply #71 on: February 20, 2017, 09:25:11 pm »
That ride height looks spot on, and personally the wheels I think look good as they are but thats just me :happy2: I was thinking I didn't want to lower mine as it didn't need it but that height :thinking:

I'm not even sure if I'll be able to get those exact wheels as the fitment for them could be all wrong, they just looked good  :signLOL: yeah go on, lower it, you know you want to  :wink:

I like the monzas on it I've got the exact same ones and even prefer them than the diamond cut ones! I'd keep them personally and use the mods for something else :happy2: I had my fabia vrs on coilovers and it was really firm, I like the ride in the golf to be fair even on 40 profile tyres, would you mind letting me know what you think to the ride is like in a couple of weeks when they've settled and you're used to them please :smiley:

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Re: Seans Graphite Blue GTI - H&R springs fitted
« Reply #72 on: February 20, 2017, 09:29:07 pm »
That ride height looks spot on, and personally the wheels I think look good as they are but thats just me :happy2: I was thinking I didn't want to lower mine as it didn't need it but that height :thinking:

I'm not even sure if I'll be able to get those exact wheels as the fitment for them could be all wrong, they just looked good  :signLOL: yeah go on, lower it, you know you want to  :wink:

I like the monzas on it I've got the exact same ones and even prefer them than the diamond cut ones! I'd keep them personally and use the mods for something else :happy2: I had my fabia vrs on coilovers and it was really firm, I like the ride in the golf to be fair even on 40 profile tyres, would you mind letting me know what you think to the ride is like in a couple of weeks when they've settled and you're used to them please :smiley:

Yeah I do like the monzas, I'm with you, I'll put the money towards something else, not sure whether to do cosmetic mods or go down the performance route?  :thinking: yeah of course I can, right now, it's a little stiffer overy bumps but nothing horrendous! Much better in the corners, but by all means I'll let you know once they have settled  :smiley:

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Re: Seans Graphite Blue GTI - H&R springs fitted
« Reply #73 on: February 20, 2017, 09:37:07 pm »
Sounds like a good plan! Mine came with an evoms kit and a miltek on it and personally makes the car! Ive been slowly doing cosmetic stuff to mine and just done a full service on it. Thanks mate appreciate it sounds good really :happy2:

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Re: Seans Graphite Blue GTI - H&R springs fitted
« Reply #74 on: February 20, 2017, 10:04:26 pm »
Sounds like a good plan! Mine came with an evoms kit and a miltek on it and personally makes the car! Ive been slowly doing cosmetic stuff to mine and just done a full service on it. Thanks mate appreciate it sounds good really :happy2:

Ah cool! I've got a ramair on mine with a back box and pre cat delete  :smiley: I think I might concentrate on making it look better for show season  :smiley: