'88 Golf GTI 8v Build - here we go again!

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  1. Joehough

    Joehough Paid Member Paid Member

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    Mine looked really high on standard springs but had 195/50 15s on. Now have original specifications bbs ras with 185/55 15s and looks a bit better.
     
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    I was literally debating on 195/50/15 or 55's and went for 50's [8(]
    I think it'll look good with a slight drop. I hope lol
     
  3. Spacecowboy Paid Member Paid Member

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    Will eibach springs drop it down any?
     
  4. Spacecowboy Paid Member Paid Member

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    Until last week I had 195/45 15s which looked and worked well visually with the rubbish lowering that was on it but was a very rough ride. 195/50 15s worked better and now on standard is amazing.

    I'd like to see 185 55 15s though. Feel free to post up a pic :thumbup:
     
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    Yeah it is the 40mm drop on 195/50 R15. They're progressive wound so I found them to be softer then the old OEM springs on rough roads, but also as you'd expect less body roll and better cornering/turn in.
     
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    You found a dash in perfect condition?

    Did you go out and buy a lottery ticket afterwards?
     
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  10. Spacecowboy Paid Member Paid Member

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    Ha I should do really.

    The dash is perfect and for 50 quid delivered I couldn't say no.
     
  11. Joehough

    Joehough Paid Member Paid Member

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    I am trying to join as paid member but no one replying to my email, so can't post pics
     
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  12. Spacecowboy Paid Member Paid Member

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    I had that prob too when I first joined. @Toyotec I think kindly sorted it out:thumbup:
     
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  13. Spacecowboy Paid Member Paid Member

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    I take it back. The eagle eyed among you will notice the addition of an imobiliser which wasn't shown or declared. Pretty annoyed all over again as it's fairly good that aside. Bloody ebay.

    View attachment 10622

    If anyone has any ideas how I can mask this, perhaps a period accessory, let me know.
     
  14. DN5

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    I saw that but assumed you must have known [:[]
     
  15. Spacecowboy Paid Member Paid Member

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    Nope. And I didn't notice it till I was at work studying the pics [:x]
     
  16. Toyotec

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    Post reported, so one of the admins will see it.

    I will also let them know in the staff chat we have on social media.

    Some one will follow up!
     
  17. Joehough

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    Thanks I was a member years ago Geoff Fone lived a couple of doors down from me. Just found some old copies of Rabbit circa early 90s
     
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    I wanted some dealer plates to replace the rubbish plates and surround thats on her.
     
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    New cam, hydraulic lifters, belt, tensioner and oil seal fitted today.
     
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  20. DN5

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    Could this be where Billy Elliott is hiding?
     

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