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Re: Colour Coding done!Engine bay clean up. Photos
« Reply #30 on: October 30, 2013, 11:58:46 pm »
Ive been told sportlines are fine with standard dampers, but i've decided to change mine whilst springs are getting changed, ive gone for the Billstein B8 Sprint Dampers with these sportline springs, basically a B12 sportline kit.

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Re: Colour Coding done!Engine bay clean up. Photos
« Reply #31 on: October 31, 2013, 12:14:02 am »
I want to lower mine fairly cheaply. To avoid cheap and cheerful coilovers; thinking I might go with Eibach Sportlines with the standard dampers.

Is this something you could recommend?

Might put this out to everyone, get some opinions.

p.s. Steel Grey - All the Way! yours looks really nice. The effort you have put in has paid off.


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Re: Colour Coding done!Engine bay clean up. Photos
« Reply #32 on: October 31, 2013, 07:55:47 am »
Steel grey for the win..  :happy2:

Have you got the eibach kit on now...??

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Re: Colour Coding done!Engine bay clean up. Photos
« Reply #33 on: November 05, 2013, 03:51:18 pm »
Well I've now got all the parts ready for the install this Friday. what started out as a cheap mod with some lowering springs has escalated into a full suspension overhaul. wanted to get all the parts so that i can keep old oem struts complete to make it easier to put back to stock when i sell the car in the future. I will post more pictures of the car once installed.


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Re: Colour Coding done!Engine bay clean up. Photos
« Reply #34 on: November 05, 2013, 08:27:30 pm »
Can you do a before and after  :happy2:

Looking forward to seeing it

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Re: Colour Coding done!Engine bay clean up. Photos
« Reply #35 on: November 05, 2013, 09:15:47 pm »
Times two on that post..

Going to do mine over Xmas..

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Re: Colour Coding done!Engine bay clean up. Photos
« Reply #36 on: November 09, 2013, 09:50:05 am »
Well got them fitted, had my car delivered back to me today so not been for a drive yet. i will comment on that later.

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Re: Colour Coding done!B12 Kit Fitted. Photos
« Reply #37 on: November 09, 2013, 10:38:30 am »
Rear looks better for the drop...

Wheels look in good order, have you had them refurbed, mine are starting to show signs of lacquer peel

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Re: Colour Coding done!B12 Kit Fitted. Photos
« Reply #38 on: November 09, 2013, 10:58:16 am »
I have the B12 sportline kit on my gti and absolutely love it

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Re: Colour Coding done!B12 Kit Fitted. Photos
« Reply #39 on: November 09, 2013, 10:59:14 am »
Rear looks better for the drop...

Wheels look in good order, have you had them refurbed, mine are starting to show signs of lacquer peel
Not so good close up mate, a few marks, but they are Reps which i got from a member on here.
the suspension should settle a bit but I'm happy with the look so far. Just need to take her for a drive! :driver:

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Re: Colour Coding done!B12 Kit Fitted. Photos
« Reply #40 on: November 10, 2013, 12:57:56 pm »
Well just back from a spirited Sunday morning drive, and I can say WOW what a difference. yes it is firmer but not so much to worry me or the wife, the later being most important, but it just feels so tight turning in and going round a roundabout with a bit of speed. i will see how it beds in over the next few weeks and update my opinion then.

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Re: Colour Coding done!B12 Kit Fitted. Photos
« Reply #41 on: November 10, 2013, 09:30:04 pm »
Sounds like an ideal upgrade - is this with standard bushes or upgraded items ?

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Re: Colour Coding done!B12 Kit Fitted. Photos
« Reply #42 on: November 10, 2013, 10:11:16 pm »
Sounds like an ideal upgrade - is this with standard bushes or upgraded items ?
What bushes do you mean?  i already had front wishbone bushes front and rear replaced with polybushes.

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