MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Top Cat on July 25, 2009, 06:01:28 pm
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On Tuesday i had my KW club sports fitted and set up by VWR
I got up at 4 oclock this morning and set off to my favorite roads in Wales, i had been busy all week and was desperate to give them a work out. These club sports replaced my KW V2's, which i was happy with but because of my 8.5j wheels with 45 offset i could not get the ride height low enough, so my preferred option was to upgrade to the club sport, which came with camber adjust top mounts.
After 4 hours this morning on amazing roads all i can say is these club sports combined with expert set up has took the car to a much higher level, certainly passed my ability's to test them. :jumpmove:
The car was so composed on the high speed bends i was struggling to find or get near the limits. I found myself able to get back on the gas yards earlier than previously, and the extra camber on the front made it feel like i had fitted the walk kit all over again. :pomppomp:
This post though is more about thanking VWR for getting me this kit for a amazing price and giving me free fitting and set up, which took nearly 7 hours.
Although my initial reason for this upgrade was to get the camber adjust mounts, there was no way i was going to get a top of the range kit and have the handling compromised for the slammed look.
Matt and Alex both spent an awful lot of time getting it right. And now i can have a large passenger in the car and take on all bends and dips with out a single scuff or scrape, and the car is still pretty low.
So thank you very much all the staff at VWR i am very very pleased.
Here is a couple of pics of the new ride height.
And a link to the full photo shoot i did today because i was so pleased with how it looked.
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=36.msg98692#new
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Very SXY TC! :wink: :happy2:
Nice to hear a happy VWR customer!
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Looks spot on! :drool:
I need to find some graffiti round here :party:
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:congrats:
so is the clubsports the top of the range KW's?
and yer car looks like your sig pic now :wink:
Your is my favourite mk5 Mr Cat :happy2:
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:congrats:
so is the clubsports the top of the range KW's?
and yer car looks like your sig pic now :wink:
Your is my favourite mk5 Mr Cat :happy2:
As far as road set up i think so. The coils dont like large potholes and uneven motorways but apart from that they are quite comfy as well. :happy2:
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Those Scottish bank notes didn't stay in your pocket for long then!! :laugh:
Looks spot on, glad to hear it goes as well as it looks :happy2:
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That is one good looking car - Nice one
What wheels are they?
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Those Scottish bank notes didn't stay in your pocket for long then!! :laugh:
Looks spot on, glad to hear it goes as well as it looks :happy2:
Straight in one hand and out the other. Tricked the misses though she thinks where in profit. :laugh:
That is one good looking car - Nice one
What wheels are they?
Work VS-XX :happy2:
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didnt know you were going to evo after KK, wish id have come now :sad1:
looks awesome TC!! perfection............. :congrats:
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Those Scottish bank notes didn't stay in your pocket for long then!! :laugh:
Looks spot on, glad to hear it goes as well as it looks :happy2:
Straight in one hand and out the other. Tricked the misses though she thinks where in profit. :laugh:
That is one good looking car - Nice one
What wheels are they?
Work VS-XX :happy2:
yes but lets hope she enjoyed the donuts :laugh:
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yes but lets hope she enjoyed the donuts :laugh:
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Looking good there TC :happy2:
Any chance of some shots down the side of the car to show the camber off better :jumping:
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Excellent, TC!
Now you know why I rave so much about how good my VWR-KW-V3's are - It's all down to an expert setup. Transforms the car doesn't it. Very confidence inspiring too. You're gonna love The Ring!!
What a great graffiti wall! :notworthy:
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Where are your stickers TC? :laugh:
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Looks trick TC! Still can go lower tho :happy2:
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Looks trick TC! Still can go lower tho :happy2:
....Perhaps for show but not for go.
Lower a car too much on coilovers and you'll screw up the whole point of having great kit like KW and Bilstein and make buying them a waste of money.
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Looks like it sits perfectly. Love the rims too.
Are you gonna do a review on these babies?
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Ace pics & as above love the rims. :happy2: :wink:
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that is a great set of photos and a sweet sweet ride!!
just looks the dogz TC...... i,d like mine to look like the negative of yours lol!
just been to volksfest in essex and only mk5 i the show and shine and yours just kicked its arse!!
more pics???
matsu
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Looks trick TC! Still can go lower tho :happy2:
Trust me ash i cant go any lower and not rub. I have been after the best of both worlds. I also opted for a 235 tyre width as well rather than giving me the extra clearance i choose handling to be perfect.
I have studied your ride height a fair bit, and i reckon when pushing on or on track your arches will sound like miss Piggy getting it up the **** :laugh:
Oh and thanks for the new Avatar PG and i quite like the new sig. :evilgrin: :fighting: :P
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Glad you like it TC :grin: :star:
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TC this car is becoming something very special! I can't wait to see her at Tatton Park :happy2: :happy2:
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tatton park? eh? inform meeeee.
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http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=3064.0 :wink:
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TC that is a perfect location for Candy Photo's m8. :happy2: Lovin it :wink:
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LOOKING FANTASTIC TOM!!
glad your happy with the ride
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your car looks fantastic!!!! i would go as far to say the best on the site :pomppomp: :congrats:
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Will post my KW Clubsport pics up this week...had these fitted to my Ed 30 last Thursday.
They are really are good....very very good :happy2:
Going to VWR for consultation on set up.
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Will post my KW Clubsport pics up this week...had these fitted to my Ed 30 last Thursday.
They are really are good....very very good :happy2:
Going to VWR for consultation on set up.
....Setup is all important - The key to even more pleasure.
Enjoy! :happy2: