MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: The wheel man on November 05, 2008, 03:10:46 pm
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Hi Guys,
Some of you may already know that i have been looking into getting some 10mm hub centric spacers made for the MKV Golf. Now i know some of you have already purchased the Eibach's at about £60 / £70 for the pair. What i would like to know is if 10mm is the right size to have. As these are being made to order by my supplier would 11mm or whatever be better? I already have a price of about £40 for the pair (inc bolts) but this may change depending on the $ rate and exact size i go for.
Any comments or thoughts let me know as i can still change anything.....
Ben
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nice one ben, im not sure on the correct size but you can put me down for a set for the rears :jumpmove:
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Does any one know what the biggest size is thats posibble before problems arise. my name would be down for these as well once i have done a little research.
This sounds an excellent price Mr wheelMan. :jumpmove:
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actuall my wheels are a lil wider than std, so they probs push too far??
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actuall my wheels are a lil wider than std, so they probs push too far??
I cant see that stopping you, Just pull them arches out a bit more you know you want too. :laugh:
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What are
actuall my wheels are a lil wider than std, so they probs push too far??
What are the full spec of the wheels you have Joe?? Width & offset please. i can work it out how they will fit compaired to the std wheels.
Are the eibach kits 15mm per wheel / 30mm per axle?
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i would have a set of the 10mm with bolts :happy2:
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Yeh joe you best double check yours due to the arch mods you have already done.
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I'm sure 12mm are spot-on for the mk5 rears, somebody over on golfgti fitted some, I think :laugh:
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I'm sure 12mm are spot-on for the mk5 rears, somebody over on golfgti fitted some, I think :laugh:
I'm sure 12mm are spot-on for the mk5 rears, somebody over on golfgti fitted some, I think :laugh:
12mm sounds good to me then put my name down for some. :smiley:
How do they effect the handling if at all. :chicken:
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I'm sure 12mm are spot-on for the mk5 rears, somebody over on golfgti fitted some, I think :laugh:
I'm sure 12mm are spot-on for the mk5 rears, somebody over on golfgti fitted some, I think :laugh:
12mm sounds good to me then put my name down for some. :smiley:
How do they effect the handling if at all. :chicken:
how can i check?? :party:
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how can i check?? :party:
Do you mean check iof they will fit? If so let me know your width and offset!!
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So are we saying 10mm or 12mm??????
I will be signing the order off tomorrow so i expect to get them just after christmas. dont worry about payment or anything untill they arrive and you are ready to go ahead. I will confirm the price once they leave but £40 is probably tops.
I will get this moved to the sale section once the size issue is sorted.
Just a thought, would people prefer black or silver bolts??
Ben
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If 12mm dont cause any problems then i personally would plump for them, but 10mm will do for me i dont think i will be lying awake in bed at night thinking i wish i had gone for the extra 2mm. so i am happy with either, as far as the bolts go surely you cant go wrong with the same colour as they are now.
Put my name down for a set :smiley:
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im not sure on my wheels, but il give em a go!! probs 10mm, best be safe :innocent:
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i dont think i will be lying awake in bed at night thinking i wish i had gone for the extra 2mm
thats not what your misses said :grin:
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i dont think i will be lying awake in bed at night thinking i wish i had gone for the extra 2mm
thats not what your misses said :grin:
:signIWS: :signLOL:
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i dont think i will be lying awake in bed at night thinking i wish i had gone for the extra 2mm
thats not what your misses said :grin:
Aye i resemble that remark. :fighting: :smiley:
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I currently run 10mm front with 12mm rear.....
.... if i were to buy some more then i'd go for 12mm front and 15mm rear.
IMO that'd just sit alittle sweeter :smiley:
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I currently run 10mm front with 12mm rear.....
.... if i were to buy some more then i'd go for 12mm front and 15mm rear.
IMO that'd just sit alittle sweeter :smiley:
Will this not induce rubbing if you are running a lower set up. :confused:
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When I swap the current 19's back for 18's I'd be interested in these spacers :wink:
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I currently run 10mm front with 12mm rear.....
.... if i were to buy some more then i'd go for 12mm front and 15mm rear.
IMO that'd just sit alittle sweeter :smiley:
Will this not induce rubbing if you are running a lower set up. :confused:
No, it's fine on std 18's with std tyres on eibach pro street
I checked :happy2: ...... ready for my car
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does these sets include longer bolts etc ?
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does these sets include longer bolts etc ?
Yes Shaun the only thing you would need is the new locking nuts i am guessing.
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any pics on stock wheels and height what a 10mm increase look like ?
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Right then guys it seems as though there are some different options available. What i will do today is try some different options on the car and get some pics put up. I have small shims that i can fit to set the look right, i will try..
10mm - Front & Rear
12mm - Front & Rear
15mm - Front & Rear
I should be able to get these pics up by dinner time as i need to get the order off today....... I will also get a price for longer locking bolts
Ben
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I currently run 10mm front with 12mm rear.....
.... if i were to buy some more then i'd go for 12mm front and 15mm rear.
IMO that'd just sit alittle sweeter :smiley:
you got any pics pal??!! :party:
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Come on Wheelman get piccies up. (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftomashandmilly%2FDaft_stuff%2Fnewspaper.gif&hash=45aa353ab73a7ec62b71500d9cc0184a7cfede2e)
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Come on Wheelman get piccies up. (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftomashandmilly%2FDaft_stuff%2Fnewspaper.gif&hash=45aa353ab73a7ec62b71500d9cc0184a7cfede2e)
Get that smiley up for all :happy2:
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Got another one similar. (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftomashandmilly%2FDaft_stuff%2Fimpatience.gif&hash=331a049956487ddc5cd3ecb22f58303fe04363ed)
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The pressure...................oooooh the pressure!!!! i cant take it any more :jumping:
have a look at the pic's. I diddt bother looking at 12mm, diddnt seem to be any visual differance. I also diddnt fit the 15mm to the front as it would stick out too far IMO. So its just wether its worth having some 15mm for the rear...............
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fe127%2Fben1980%2FGolfSpacers002.jpg&hash=370a825b64eff6751d9ec22854a771981fffc851)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fe127%2Fben1980%2FGolfSpacers005.jpg&hash=e28042d4c15c3c9bed43e81eab0afefb0b458718)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fe127%2Fben1980%2FGolfSpacers010.jpg&hash=e90809fa20f01477192febd67e8ae5d9058603d7)
Top pic = 10mm Front
Middle Pic = 10mm Rear
Bottom pic = 15mm Rear
let me know what you think please chaps!!
Ta
Ben :wink:
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HHhMmm I am a bit worried about putting any in the front, :scared:
I think 12's at the back for me. :driver:
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Just to confirm:
Top pic = 10mm Front
Middle Pic = 10mm Rear
Bottom pic = 15mm Rear
I think that i will have the 10mm front and possibly the 15mm rear's. The front does look like it pushes the wheels right out but its better the the flesh as it were..
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In that last pic isn't the wheel going to crash into the arch though if you hit something hard or as usual am i just talking poop. :fighting2:
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poop...........
I know what you mean though. if your sticking with 18" and std suspension they are fine, woulddnt like to say on a lowered car though. The 10mm did look good on the rear, i would probably say that if your lowering the car, have 10mm on the rear with a 5mm shim on the front. Probably what i will end up having..........
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OK final punt for me 10 or 12 on the back + bolts + 2 locking bolts, if you can get top quality ones at a good price. :smiley: :happy2: :jumpmove:
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Just checking on the locks, i can get them at 39mm thread length. They are Cold forged and surpass Grade 12.9 and are coated with a 96hr tripple nickel / chrome finish. The style is almost identical to McGard. I can only get them in packs of 4 though.......
What i will now do is put in an order for 10mm and 15mm spacers, 40mm long bolts (radius seat) and 40mmn long locking bolts (again radius seat) I think that i can get the locks for about £15 for you guys but i will confirm the full price once its in. Again £40 would be tops for the kit and £15 tops for the locks.
If i can get the price any lower then i definaly will. As im getting these in anyway, if your unsure of the quality / look of the kit then i am more thamn happy to show you them at the next meet i can make, we all know that with these things we look with our hands as well as our eye's..............
Thanks for the info all, much appreciated!! :happy2:
Ben
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Thanks wheelman Do you want to do a for sale thread in the relevant section and i will keep bumping this up for information. :driver:
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il just probs go with 10mm on the rears as im pritty low :nerd:
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il just probs go with 10mm on the rears as im pritty low :nerd:
Ah mate, no need to be low, do you need cheering up?? :signLOL:
Thanks wheelman Do you want to do a for sale thread in the relevant section and i will keep bumping this up for information. :driver:
i will put a link in there now :smiley:
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il just probs go with 10mm on the rears as im pritty low :nerd:
Ah mate, no need to be low, do you need cheering up?? :signLOL:
Thanks wheelman Do you want to do a for sale thread in the relevant section and i will keep bumping this up for information. :driver:
i will put a link in there now :smiley:
:P :P :P
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Im low too :sad:
But as you can see with the 19's I don't need spacers, but once the 18's are back on (within a couple of weeks) I think a 10mm+12mm should be good to go!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2F2008_0927Image0012.jpg&hash=03a726ee7aa1397e3a835378816b88004ef3237c)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2F2008_0927Image0020-1.jpg&hash=ec7ab92a6e230b2a2c03c6a2db96a9c7462a551f)
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I currently run 10mm front with 12mm rear.....
.... if i were to buy some more then i'd go for 12mm front and 15mm rear.
IMO that'd just sit alittle sweeter :smiley:
you got any pics pal??!! :party:
Just having a scan through the good ole photobucket account.......
......this is the best i got untill sunday (weather permitting):
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fz312%2FNotNormal_photo%2FIMG_2872.jpg&hash=fbae9854d3b83568bdeb51d106953a4d0c0e6632)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fz312%2FNotNormal_photo%2FIMG_2835.jpg&hash=796d81ccdcfcb044fea4ba62e06eacb547b8185c)
I know this doesn't show the rear very well but give you kinda an idea
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fz312%2FNotNormal_photo%2FIMG_2825.jpg&hash=1870bf80acfd76aaa0b4adf2933ab118cd15764f)
I'll be sorting out better pic's on sunday, and also the relavent codes for the differetn things, auto boot, DRL's ect....
PM me with what codes are wanted
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i got 10 mm on the back of mine and imo stance is just right , would nt fit spacers to the front , there already doing enough as it is ! :happy2:
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any adverse effects of just putting spacers on the back ?
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non at all mate , they look great imo a good inexpensive mod :happy2:
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yep the 10's look good to me
spoke to a guy who put 15's on the front and back of an audi s5 and wasn't happy with the handling after it so the fronts came off.