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Offline Clarkysmk5

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New gti owner
« on: March 22, 2015, 10:53:57 am »
Hi there just got a mk5 gti Iv alwasy had mk4 but changed now. Got a few questions if anyone can give me some advise

When lowering on Coillovers does car chasis have to be notched like a mk4?

Want decat the car shall I go 3" or 2.5",,?

Want to upgrade the brakes what is a good set up..?

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Re: New gti owner
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2015, 06:06:03 pm »
You don't need to notch the chassis on coil overs,A decat  will fail the mot  so I would put cat back on the car
As for brakes fit the r32 set up

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Re: New gti owner
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2015, 06:45:35 pm »
You don't need to notch the chassis on coil overs,A decat  will fail the mot  so I would put cat back on the car
As for brakes fit the r32 set up
Can sort an not and thanks for advise mate

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Re: New gti owner
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2015, 08:54:01 pm »
Unless you are going stupid low you don't need a notch.

That reminds me I still need a notch the banging is starting to annoy me!


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