my kiwi gti cupra sport.

[jenk]

My mk2 had an aftermarket back box when I bought it, made abit too much racket so when it fell off I reverted back to standard...much better! At the end of the day I see it as money that could go on something alot better, it isnt really gonna give you a power increase.

 

[lcjay]

so what would you recommend for a mk2?
rear spacers,standard drilled airbox with air feed but what panel filter? anything else?
im going to get 16 or 17" alloys and drop it for sure though as well as some hids

 

[jenk]

You could be asing the wrong person that kind of question

In my opinion I would keep the standard exhaust system, tailpipes hidden and it makes a decent noise for standard. Rear spacers are a good idea, helps the handling and looks better. Standard airbox if you can find one, but if your current airfilters clean and isnt sucking in hot air I cant see it doing much harm. Give it a good service and make sure its running sweet!

and then put some coilovers on, some nice oem 16's and slam it on its ar$e

 

[Adz The Rat]

You will love it!!!
Comp MO's will suit it but then Im biased

 

[lcjay]

You will love it!!!
Comp MO's will suit it but then Im biased

it is growing on me slowly
do people have issuses with tyres rubbing etc when lowered on 17s.just wondered if it would be best to go for 16s to be safe
your comps do suit it well

 

[cupra gez]

mine is on 17s and lowered on spax suspension 40mm all round no rubbing issues on mine

mods are as well on mine ss exhaust system k and n air filter lightened pulley and kent cam and a adjustable fuel pressure reg btw mine is the 2.0 8 valve unit

 

[CraigW]

As for the exhaust i would recommend a 1.8 20v T mk3 exhaust. Not the Im biased or anything

Personally I wouldn't go for 17's, alot of people say they spoil the ride etc. 16's are the best to go for. Hence why Im looking for a set of 16's.

 

[lcjay]

any idea how low you can go on 16s and 17s?
looking to get either a 40/40 or 60/40 lowering kit

 

[jenk]

any idea how low you can go on 16s and 17s?
looking to get either a 40/40 or 60/40 lowering kit

alot lower than that on 16's

 

[CraigW]

any idea how low you can go on 16s and 17s?
looking to get either a 40/40 or 60/40 lowering kit

Personally i would go for 60/40. Thats what ive got on my car. Only reason i went for 60 at the front is that the front is set higher than the back at standard so the 60mm drop makes the car level. Still gives plenty of clearance etc. Im on 15's just now but I'm upgrading to 16's in the future.

 

[surcalation]

16s for handling
17s for looks
18s for show cars

my generalisation of the sizes.

 

[jenk]

16s for handling
17s for looks
18s for plowing the fields

my generalisation of the sizes.

 

[torquesport]

mine got 17s lowered 50mm all round no rubbing etc but i would prefer 16s because the handling and ride is quite poor

 

[lcjay]

anyone got pics and details of how low and wheel size,width and offset etc?

 

[torquesport]

17s lowered 50mm all round

 

[torquesport]

i think but not that sure

Rim Width:
7J

Rim Diameter:
17 inches

Offset:
40

 

[OllieL]

Here is mine when on 16" 7j and et37 drop 60/40 with no scrubbing at all

 

[lcjay]

Here is mine when on 16" 7j and et37 drop 60/40 with no scrubbing at all

what 60/40 kit did you use?
could you have passengers in the back without problems?
i take it you didnt have any problems at all at the front?how about if you hit a big bump?was it ok on full lock aswell?

 

[lcjay]

right,wheels are sorted,just picked up a set of original white 16" multispokes
next on the list,a lowering kit.still dont know wether to go 40/40 or 60/40 but at least i know what wheels ill be running now

 

[CraigW]

right,wheels are sorted,just picked up a set of original white 16" multispokes for £72 with tyres
next on the list,a lowering kit.still dont know wether to go 40/40 or 60/40 but at least i know what wheels ill be running now

Ah so that was you that outbid me right at the end!? Im guessing that was the set that were on ebay.