Big J
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7.5j will take a 195/40 much better than 8j, there's 195 on my comps. They are really low on the sidewalls but they look quite well to be fair. But I'd go for 205 on 8j rims. Those orange zw1's I've just bought will have 205 for sure and they will be stretched a bit. When I go out for a fag after I'll lift the cover in mine and look for front spacers, I rekon it's got 5mm behind them putting the rim flush with the arch.
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They would be well clear mate. If your comps are well inside the arch then I'm wondering if there's been 5mm spacers put behind mine on that period where someone else owned it, I'd have to check for you because if that is the case then I'm completely misleading you and I need to pipe down. A standard (ish) fitment would be et35 and 7j. Tt comps are et33 and 7.5j. That means 2mm further out than standard and half inch wider to start with (1/4 inch extra on the outside of rim and 1/4 inch extra on inside)
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I'm with the others on this, wheels are a really nice choice and your final offset will be ET33. That's the offset of a tt comp wheel which is 7.5x17, and that sits just bang on flush with front arch. I'll not lie cabbs, it's gonna be close up front running 8j at ET33. 195/40 will be more than a slight stretch on 8J, it will be full on stretch! My mk6 R has 19x8 fitted as standard and that uses 235 tyres. Just food for thought. I'm really really really not trying to piss on your parade I'm just sharing my experience mate that's all. But one again, the wheels look mighty fine my boy [emoji106]
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Pretty sure you need the subframe mate but the rear axle shouldn't be an issue. Many people use vr6 subframe under mk2s without an axle swap. It would however mean you would have the discs on the rear if you have a donor car which is pretty much essential with the 6 cylinders
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Why don't you just use the heated ones?
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You can use a 195/40 cabbs, it will give a slight stretch, but there's jack all in the way of sidewall. I've had 195/40 on tt comps and didn't like it much.whats the width if the wheels your ordering? And you should know the drill by now PICTURES!
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I would say I'm hurt, but I'm actually quite proud of my reputation [emoji106]
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It's nice to see new people still buying old cars for the right reasons. Welcome along mate. There's a few on here to watch out for tho isn't there Dave! it wouldn't be fair for me say cabbs or bealie or Benny [emoji87]
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My 1989 tornado red mk2 golf vr6 :)
Big J replied to SADLER's topic in Members Rides and Event Photos
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Nope, all I can confirm is they are a breed of the 17" variety [emoji87]
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As soon as the deals agreed, il put up a pic for ya'll. but of a gamble on the colour but hey ho, I like to be different [emoji6]
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Yeah not too far off cabbs, 56, onto 53, just bypass Chester and it's pretty much wrexham shit hole from there on. I'm trying to bargain a set of wheels as we speak from a secret location, so you know that little "new wheels" thread""?? Watch this space......
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North wales too far then beal??
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I rekon even MI5 would take one look and think "I'm sure this can wait until the 6th"
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Thank fuck for that I thought my turkey had been spiked!
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Don't post the bloody link, this lot are vultures!! Just PM me when your ready [emoji6]
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Is it just my tapatalk or am I missing something here??
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What he said
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I wouldn't mind but neither one of us is religious! Merry Christmas to all you forum feckers!! Time to feed some cows [emoji230][emoji230][emoji319]
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This is peer pressure!!! Well I've just been peer pressured by the mrs and broke the habit of a lifetime..... Church midnight mass!! Never needed a piss so badly and a fag in all my life!
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Oh but it hurts soooo bad!!!!
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May be interested in those buddy
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Make sure you do some decent research, the rear calipers from any of the range, from what I've read on other forums are not suitable for front useage and you get a much better pedal using proper front calipers from a boxster. Apparently boxster S calipers are no good because they use a wider disc. I'll do some more digging in the spring when I'm ready to start on it, but it's just what I've gathered so far. 996 rears where the way I was going to go then I held off after reading various posts etc.
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Scooter, how did you get on with those little dicks?
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What brembos are you planning to use? I've been looking into Leon cupra R kits and also boxster fronts on 312 discs
