jaysgti1 Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 after fitting my kw variant 3's im having some trouble with the wheel hitting the inner wheel arch cover on the front. has anyone else had issues with rubbing of front wheels on uneaven roads. my ride height is only 1.5- 2 cm lower than standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 see if this DIY helps. edit: the site has busy periods so try later if the link timesout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 GOLFMKV is a useful site for modding questions - The Americans mod their GTI's much more than people do here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysgti1 Posted June 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 thanks petsy. seems like that should do the job. Most of the rubbing seems to be forward of the screw though on the liner itself. Do we need a liner in there at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 well the lining does protect the inner arch bodywok metal so yes it's needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysgti1 Posted June 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 thanks guys. just been out for a blast along some twisties... no rubbing at all and it is quite undulating on my normal route...... well done. TSN'rs save the day again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysgti1 Posted June 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 am now riding about 3 cm lower at front and rear. looks really cool and handles a dream. the kw's have really improved the ride and handling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 Pics? - Of car looking cool rather than portraits of springs . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysgti1 Posted June 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 will sort some out for you robin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysgti1 Posted June 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 here you go robin.... not the best backround in the world but all time would allow. i think she looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysgti1 Posted June 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 and another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 ....Looking good, buddy . Pity about those naff brakes you've now got . Pics useful for everyone to see . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysgti1 Posted June 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 thanks red, i know i shouldnt have listened to that guy on the internet who told me to buy them... couldnt work out how to insert them into the post though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysgti1 Posted June 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 will have to arrange a get together to compare rides? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 ....WooHoo! You're just trying to get your own back by trying to get me to spend more money on my car! I'm seriously worried I might like your new suspension too much! Actually I think I'm safe cos I can't really lower my car any more without risking my OSIR front splitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysgti1 Posted June 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 OSIR front splitter ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 .... Thread with pics of carbonfibre eye-candy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysgti1 Posted June 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 looks great.... but you had it painted ??? why? thought youd want to see the carbon fibre? i think youve had bits cut out of side grills too, am i right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysgti1 Posted June 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 how much lower that rubber bottom is it? only asking cos i might have to do that too. are you going for a carbon fibre bonnet too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 [ QUOTE ] looks great.... but you had it painted ??? why? thought youd want to see the carbon fibre? i think youve had bits cut out of side grills too, am i right? how much lower that rubber bottom is it? only asking cos i might have to do that too. are you going for a carbon fibre bonnet too? [/ QUOTE ] ....The painted part of the splitter is plastic. The centre (dark) part is carbonfibre. ....The OSIR splitter is just over 1" lower than standard. ....The open side vents (where the fogs are) are replacement parts from Germany and the same as the original stock GTI's had. ....No, I don't want to fit a carbonfibre bonnet. I think it would be OTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzGTI Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 [ QUOTE ] ....No, I don't want to fit a carbonfibre bonnet. I think it would be OTT. [/ QUOTE ] This week.....you might think the carbonfibre bonnet is OTT this week but you'll be into it next week (or some other mod) if history holds true. Serious modder bug Red. The car looks the business BTW. Looking forward to seeing the carbon bonnet or the next addition!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 ....Oz, one word for you: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysgti1 Posted June 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 i agree oz, i think we should hold a poll as to how long it will take robin to get a CF bonnet.....bets anyone ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 lol, I must admit when i looked at the thread of the CF front grill and mirrors, i wondered how long until he gets a bonnet myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 CF bonnet on a track car perhaps but I think it would spoil any 'smartness' which the road car has and also doesn't look great on red car imo. Looks amazing on a black GTI though - Then it becomes subtle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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