My Mk4 buildup thread...

[99gti]

I should be. I got a few bits to run around in the morning but I should be over in the arvo to say g'day.

[GTIputih]

any update on how this will fit to mk4?
will be excited to see how this thing look from rear =)

[99gti]

any update on how this will fit to mk4?
will be excited to see how this thing look from rear =)

I'm off to see Neales wheels tomorrow. I'll tell you all more then.

[99gti]

I'm off to see Neales wheels tomorrow. I'll tell you all more then.

Quick update: Neales wheels were pretty useless - I'm curious to know why the come so recomended by so many people. But the show must go on...

I droped off my wheels to get measurements all drawn up and the adaptors are on their way. It'll probably be 2 weeks before I get them but there is still a fair bit of work to be done between now and then. I need to get my guards rolled and I also need to get 2 tyres for one the fronts.

Some qutoes I've had so far for the two front tyres 215/35/19:

NANKANG $190
KUMHO $220
BFG G Force $365.00
DUNLOP SPT MAXX $415.00
PIRELLI DRAGON $455.00
PIRELLI NERO $470.00

I'm thinking I might stick with the Pirellis at the moment but has anyone tried some of the earlier ones with stretch? Keen to hear some feedback.

Also, I've made a few other additions yesterday but I am yet to take some photos. Some of you may remember me getting one of those plastic hood extensions plus a black grill. Well they are on the car now just to give the front a slight face lift. I still want to do the Bora front so this should keep me happy untill that day comes. I must say - it realy does transform the front of the car for such a cheap mod. ($250 roughly I think painted).

I'm also sporting blue LED's replacement globes in my interior too.

[GoLfMan]

mate Pirelli Dragons are a great tyre, thats what i've got on the Polo and it sticks very well!

[gareth_oau]

Get some quotes on the Goodyear Eagle F1's. i understand theyve won more performance awards than any other tyre around.

i recently purchased some 245/35/19's and they were only around $300 each, so for 215's you should be able to save a bit more.

Check also, Goodyear do a once a year sale where you can buy 3 tyres and get the 4th one free. (if your timing is lucky)

they also offer a pro-rated tyre insurance policy at around $7/tyre. Great policy and well worth it (even if the damage is your fault)

[Treza360]

i recently purchased some 245/35/19's and they were only around $300 each, so for 215's you should be able to save a bit more.

Where/how did you get the price for those tyres?
I was quoted $420 for 225/40/18s. For sure if I can get them at a price like that I will go for those. For the moment though I'm leaning towards the Neros.

Neil, avoid the Nankangs like the plague. I can't wait to get rid of them off the R.
Cheers
Trent

[99gti]

Where/how did you get the price for those tyres?
I was quoted $420 for 225/40/18s. For sure if I can get them at a price like that I will go for those. For the moment though I'm leaning towards the Neros.

Neil, avoid the Nankangs like the plague. I can't wait to get rid of them off the R.
Cheers
Trent

They were just thrown in for a comparison. I don't intend on going any where near them.

[99gti]

Get some quotes on the Goodyear Eagle F1's. i understand theyve won more performance awards than any other tyre around.

I'll check them out. Who was the retailer for those?

[Treza360]

I'll check them out. Who was the retailer for those?

Bob Jane, Beaurepairs, Goodyear Tyre Center, Jaxx and possibly Kmart & Tyre and Auto (dunno if they carry the high end tyres though).
But I'm definitely waiting on Gareth now to find out who he got that price through.