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Offline marko

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To lower or not to lower...that is the question!!!
« on: August 18, 2014, 03:57:29 pm »
Quick question guys....
I fit my Helios today and need to make a descision on wether to get coilovers or not.any thoughts???
Thanks in advance
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Re: To lower or not to lower...that is the question!!!
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2014, 04:16:06 pm »
any "nice" wheel on a non lowered car always looks  :sick:

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Re: To lower or not to lower...that is the question!!!
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2014, 04:38:45 pm »
So true jay!!
I'll have to check the piggy bank and see what sort of budget i have to get a set
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Re: To lower or not to lower...that is the question!!!
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2014, 06:41:49 pm »
Go on, do it :smiley:

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Re: To lower or not to lower...that is the question!!!
« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2014, 07:16:42 pm »
Just get some springs for starters? save some pennies...although i guarantee once you've dropped it you'll love it, i did mine last week and i'm well happy, not affected the comfort at all  :happy2:

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Re: To lower or not to lower...that is the question!!!
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2014, 11:44:30 am »
Springs ftw (on a budget!)


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Re: To lower or not to lower...that is the question!!!
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2014, 12:46:42 pm »
any "nice" wheel on a non lowered car always looks  :sick:

He speaks the truth. Lowering a car makes ALL the difference  :happy2:
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Re: To lower or not to lower...that is the question!!!
« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2014, 12:47:52 pm »
yes end of thread :happy2:

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Re: To lower or not to lower...that is the question!!!
« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2014, 03:16:33 pm »
Best oem wheel for sure


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Re: To lower or not to lower...that is the question!!!
« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2014, 04:26:00 pm »
any "nice" wheel on a non lowered car always looks  :sick:

He speaks the truth. Lowering a car makes ALL the difference  :happy2:

It's true, I have to admit I am a believer these days.

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Re: To lower or not to lower...that is the question!!!
« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2014, 08:46:05 pm »
Think u know the answer to this Q

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Re: To lower or not to lower...that is the question!!!
« Reply #11 on: August 23, 2014, 11:54:21 am »
Definitely lower  :happy2:
Although, if you ever come to sell these wheels or fancy a swap, let me know please!

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Re: To lower or not to lower...that is the question!!!
« Reply #12 on: August 23, 2014, 01:10:26 pm »
To lower on which coilovers is the question? :happy2:
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Re: To lower or not to lower...that is the question!!!
« Reply #13 on: August 25, 2014, 09:49:46 am »
Don't lower on cheap sh*t, h&r, bilstein I'd recommend. On one of my golfs have bc racing but I've hardly driven it to compare.


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Re: To lower or not to lower...that is the question!!!
« Reply #14 on: August 25, 2014, 09:53:01 am »
I bought a set of AP's from venom...
Not the best but also not the worst.
2007 TR gt170...heated leather,underseat drawers,auto-levelling bi-xenons,puddle leds,chrome switches,footwell lights f+r,cruise control and ed30 rear lamps,LED interior....carbon highline clocks,ed30 front spoiler,RNS 510 P+MDI,mk6 gti gearknob,TPMS done,complete r32 trim kit+ MFSW,r32 f+r brakes,RLS fitted.headlamp washers,folding mirrors and boot pop,mk6 RVC,19"Helios,AP coilies,valeo LEDs  ...dpf delete and remap to finish off