MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: New low!
Post by: craig_t on November 13, 2011, 04:52:38 pm
What you think?

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fab116%2Fcraig_thomas%2Ffbc72ea2.jpg&hash=4549bcd8ca49f33f8a14a61f9f0ea73a44096845)
Title: Re: New low!
Post by: MAT ED30 on November 13, 2011, 04:57:41 pm
Looks spot on
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Post by: S800BRN on November 13, 2011, 04:58:55 pm
Sits well! Coilies?
Title: Re: New low!
Post by: valvedoctor on November 13, 2011, 05:19:18 pm
Looks mega mate.How many milli's have you dropped it by? :drool:
Title: Re: New low!
Post by: craig_t on November 13, 2011, 05:30:10 pm
Yeah it's on coilys, not really sure how much iv dropped it. The only thing stoping me going lower is the driveshafts would knock the chassis :/
Title: Re: New low!
Post by: Simpy on November 13, 2011, 05:41:35 pm
Thats not low............. :P But honestly protect your sump if your running that low on 17s!!!  :scared: If you wanna go lower get a chassis notch!  :pomppomp:
Title: Re: New low!
Post by: andrewparker on November 13, 2011, 08:39:30 pm
Quote from: Simpy on November 13, 2011, 05:41:35 pm
Thats not low............. :P But honestly protect your sump if your running that low on 17s!!!  :scared: If you wanna go lower get a chassis notch!  :pomppomp:

They look like 18s to me!
Title: Re: New low!
Post by: JoeDarKa on November 13, 2011, 09:05:48 pm
Looks great! What collies?
Title: Re: New low!
Post by: craig_t on November 13, 2011, 09:20:04 pm
There 18's
Title: Re: New low!
Post by: W8 Performance on November 13, 2011, 09:32:58 pm
Very nice. Mine needs lowering badly :ashamed:
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Post by: black-a4 on November 13, 2011, 09:59:53 pm
Looks hard as nails  :evilgrin:

What tyre profile are you running on the fronts?
Title: Re: New low!
Post by: robby on November 13, 2011, 10:23:30 pm
Can you drive in front of me when the snow comes - you'll clear the road  :wink:

How is the ride - harsh?
Title: Re: New low!
Post by: craig_t on November 13, 2011, 10:24:54 pm
Iv got falken 452 215/35 on front. they have a little stretch and dont rub on anything. Still have 225/40 on back tho


The ride is firm but not uncomfortable. What I loose in comfort I gain in looks : /
Title: Re: New low!
Post by: big al on November 14, 2011, 10:00:22 am
Chassis notch is about £150 I think. and will give you a lot more security when being low to prevent the driveshaft  from rubbing.
What coils are you using?
Before I had the airride fitted I ran FK's that were a similar height but made the car feel like it had wooden wheels! :grin:
Title: Re: New low!
Post by: GarethB on November 14, 2011, 12:02:50 pm
Height looks spot on

I really need to invest in some coilovers, but am a little concerned at fitting them this close to the winter months...
Title: Re: New low!
Post by: craig_t on November 14, 2011, 06:45:13 pm
Yeah chassis notch is next, I need to do my research. I'm thinking of having a go myself.
Title: Re: New low!
Post by: GarethB on November 14, 2011, 07:08:12 pm
Quote from: craig_t on November 14, 2011, 06:45:13 pm
Yeah chassis notch is next, I need to do my research. I'm thinking of having a go myself.

You're a braver man than I (unless you have experience in bodywork)

Deffo something i'd leave to the pros to perform, especially around winter time. If I did mine, I reckon my chassis would rot in no time at all  :scared:
Title: Re: New low!
Post by: Simpy on November 14, 2011, 07:25:36 pm
How much does running 35's and 40's make your speedo out?  :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: New low!
Post by: craig_t on November 14, 2011, 07:33:28 pm
I haven't noticed any difference tbh.
Title: Re: New low!
Post by: vRS_Pagey on November 14, 2011, 08:03:04 pm
That looks like a photoshop!!!  Obviously not, but sweet, maybe spacers on the front?
Title: Re: New low!
Post by: craig_t on November 14, 2011, 08:12:10 pm
I like that the fronts look narrow :) iv spaced the rear out, think il leave it at that. Thinking maybe some ed30 wheels tho.
Title: Re: New low!
Post by: GNJ_Motorsport on November 15, 2011, 07:10:53 pm
Looks great that! What coilovers did you go for?
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Post by: ConeKiller on November 15, 2011, 11:07:15 pm
looks good mate got it sitting perfect!
Title: Re: New low!
Post by: craig_t on November 16, 2011, 09:18:52 pm
There AP coilovers. Still got a good 10mm left aswel. Took the adjuster off the rear for a little more drop.
Title: Re: New low!
Post by: m4t_lee on November 16, 2011, 09:22:52 pm
That looks awesome Craig, is there still room to go lower at both the front and rear? Any more pics please as it looks exactly how I want mine :)
Title: Re: New low!
Post by: craig_t on November 16, 2011, 10:05:30 pm
Cheers  :happy2:The fronts can go lower but I need chassis notch to stop drive shafts hitting.

My brother is a photographer and is going to shoot some pics next week. Il post them up as soon as I get them.

Thanks again