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    I have RE003s on my car, very nice to drive on, but I went up to 55 profile - the speedo is spot on accurate, but I reckon they're too heavy...

    Quote Originally Posted by BrisPiripi View Post
    Hmmmmmm rear spacers you say. I'll look into that, depending what wheels end up moving it around
    I had these spacers made - they go between the stub axle and the rear beam so are permanently installed rather than spacers that go between the wheel and hub...

    Phillip's little Red (Marco)-stub-axle-spacer-7-jpgPhillip's little Red (Marco)-stub-axle-spacer-cut-3-jpg

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    Quote Originally Posted by simon k View Post
    I have RE003s on my car, very nice to drive on, but I went up to 55 profile - the speedo is spot on accurate, but I reckon they're too heavy...



    I had these spacers made - they go between the stub axle and the rear beam so are permanently installed rather than spacers that go between the wheel and hub...

    Phillip's little Red (Marco)-stub-axle-spacer-7-jpgPhillip's little Red (Marco)-stub-axle-spacer-cut-3-jpg
    Awesome. Do you have any pictures on how the wheels sit in relation to the body?

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    Quote Originally Posted by BrisPiripi View Post
    Awesome. Do you have any pictures on how the wheels sit in relation to the body?
    I'll take one for you - I'll see if I can take it from the same angle as yours. I made the spacers in 3/8" and 1/2" so it pushes the wheel out that far. I have the 3/8" version fitted. The difference between spacers and ordinary wheel spacers isn't huge, but theoretically these put less load on the wheel bearings, they're lighter and definitely cheaper

    I did it to make the track wider for handling, but it does look cool - the difference really stood out when I dropped the car on the ground after putting them in.

    I have a set of lowering springs (~30mm drop I think?) that are surplus. Sam sold them to me for cheap, happy to pass them on

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    Quote Originally Posted by Polo GTEye N9 View Post
    Yes do the LCA rear bushes, I did. Delete the air pump too. Mine has been a lot better on fuel since it was done. Computer showed 4.7 recently. Downhill lol

    Mine has had the 17's on it since I got it in 2010, but I have never been pleased with the 40 profile rough as heck ride. And as Gav said 18's are not suitable, I am leaning on going back to OEM wheels if I can get a reasonable set of 4. Ohh you have a set!!! on Marco!

    So as Markos' owner, if you do change from OEM wheels please give me the 1st option to buy them off you?

    Cheers Al
    Sure thing. I acknowledge your 'dibs' call

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    Your a champion. Brisbane guys look after each other!

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    Whiteline Rear Sway bar purchased as well as a Front Control Arm Lower-Inner Rear Anti Lift Bush Kit - looking forward to them arriving for my first Polo project works

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    Quote Originally Posted by BrisPiripi View Post
    Whiteline Rear Sway bar purchased as well as a Front Control Arm Lower-Inner Rear Anti Lift Bush Kit - looking forward to them arriving for my first Polo project works
    Nice. If you're interested in a H&R front sway bar I have a brand new one here that's available.

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    Front stabilizer bar is pig to install!

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    picture for you... the back wheels are just pushed out a bit compared to standard

    Phillip's little Red (Marco)-20180925_175052-jpg

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    Quote Originally Posted by simon k View Post
    picture for you... the back wheels are just pushed out a bit compared to standard

    Phillip's little Red (Marco)-20180925_175052-jpg
    Oooooooh - I like it. A bit lower than mine too.

    I'll have to add that to my growing list of projects

    How much you after for the lowering springs?

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