VinnyGTI Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 (edited) Hello, Dont think i have done a readers ride or posted pictures of the Lupo, but i have had her lowered on FK ak coilovers from Kam Racing and running on Black Super Ts bought from OLW.I would like the rear lower but apparently the springs need to settle and they didn't come with adjusters.Anyway here are the pictures, comments please.This is what she looked like when i first got her -With my mate's Yaris TSHope you all like the pictures.Regards, Vinny Edited October 12, 2009 by VinnyGTI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Not too sure on the wheels but it's all down to personal taste Looks nice and smart low! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnyGTI Posted October 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Lol you're not the first one to say that about the wheels. Thinking about putting the standard ones back on and maybe sprayed matt black.Thanks for the complement anywho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little rich Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 (edited) Very nice gti, i like the wheels, nice to see one with out some BBS's on for a change!Keep them Edited October 12, 2009 by little rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusgrant Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Yeah i like the wheels too Looks like a bit of rake going on there... not fond of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnyGTI Posted October 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Cheers, rake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
`Shack Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 cracking pictures.looks really good in reality, and you dare but the standard wheels back on haha.we'll have to get some group pictures one night with the lot from down maccies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnyGTI Posted October 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 (edited) Shack that Skoda caddy looking thing was cool.Yeah i like the wheels too Looks like a bit of rake going on there... not fond of thatErm.. i've thought about it for about 2 hours now and still dont get what you mean by rake. Nose down? Edited October 13, 2009 by VinnyGTI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash24 Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) think he means nose down buddy but i dont see anything wrong with thatalso agree you should keep the wheels, makes a change! Edited October 13, 2009 by ash24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnyGTI Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Oh i see keep it level? And thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Your mate is getting a pasting http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18065484 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnyGTI Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Hahahaha, best thing i have read in ages! Oh well, cant please everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Hahahaha, best thing i have read in ages! Oh well, cant please everyone.I don't mind the wheels maybe space them 15/20mm, but you should raise the front to match the rear. I think you'll find your car will be skip happy on the rear end like that.Raise the front and if the rear does settle on the springs you can always lower the front to match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnyGTI Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Thank you, i might just try that. I've not had it skip on the back, but saying that i haven't been taking it round corners that fast. Spacers, would i need to put them on the rear or on the front, or even both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafcross Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Win.Love black multispokes on silver cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_273 Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Rake is the difference between the height at the front and the height at back of the car. You have a lot of rake - I actually thought the back of the car was jacked up in the first photo Slight rake tends to suit the non-GTI's because of the shape of the wheel arches, but for me GTI's always look better when they are sitting level. The good thing with coilovers though is you can adjust it till it looks right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Thank you, i might just try that. I've not had it skip on the back, but saying that i haven't been taking it round corners that fast. Spacers, would i need to put them on the rear or on the front, or even both?Spacers on the rear will stop the tail end being quiite so skippy. Others report it, but I have never noticed\felt it. Maybe I need to try harder.Rear only may increase the understear when pushing it, but understear "ist spaß, Ja?"I have 20mm on the rear and also have a set of 10mm to go on the front, but need longer bolts, but have never felt the need for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnyGTI Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Oh i see, lol! Apologies, I'll have to raise it a little for the MOT because apparently the jack on the ramp wont go under Oh well, no problem though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnyGTI Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Spacers on the rear will stop the tail end being quiite so skippy. Others report it, but I have never noticed\felt it. Maybe I need to try harder.Rear only may increase the understear when pushing it.I have 20mm on the rear and also have a set of 10mm to go on the front, but need longer bolts, but have never felt the need for them.Cheers dude, come next payday I'll get her sorted!Thanks for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one litre wonder ;) Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 hey vinny, good to see the wheels finially on a car looking good mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnyGTI Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Yeah! Properly love them, i've always loved Super Ts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexTRea Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 love this simple and sweet, i even like the rake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnyGTI Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 This is how it was sat before i lowered the front more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Pefer it before tbh. Do you still have the adjusters in the rear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnyGTI Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Pefer it before tbh. Do you still have the adjusters in the rear?They never came with the adjusters only spring and shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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