New 4mo Bora owner!

[markc]

That's good to know that I don't have to remove the headlights to replace the globes.

Yeah there's not that much tread left on the tyres. Any idea on how much a wrecker would sell a set of rims for, and are there any good VW wreckers in Melbourne?

[WhO]

Checked my 4mo standard wheels today, definitely +42 offset on a 6.5" rim, Brands Hatch i think is what the wheel style is.

[Rybky]

Apart from the swaybars to stiffen the suspension, if you don't want to lower it then you could do what I have done and fit heavy duty Bilstein shocks, makes a big difference. You should be able to get a full set landed from ECS for around the $600-$700 mark with the current exchange rate.

Enjoy the Bora!

Adam

[markc]

Great thanks for the info guys. +42 seems fairly normal, i guess for a wider 7.5 or 8" wheel an offset of +32 - 35 may be needed.

Adam, can I ask how much you paid for your 17" sports alloys? They look awesome and exactly what I'm after

[Rybky]

Adam, can I ask how much you paid for your 17" sports alloys? They look awesome and exactly what I'm after

I got them used off ebay, there is a seller up here in Sydney who seems to be making a living out of refurbishing wheels and selling them. I think I paid $750 for them with 95% rubber on them too. They certainly do look good on the Bora.

Adam

[dylan8]

Great thanks for the info guys. +42 seems fairly normal, i guess for a wider 7.5 or 8" wheel an offset of +32 - 35 may be needed.

Adam, can I ask how much you paid for your 17" sports alloys? They look awesome and exactly what I'm after

8" wide with between 32 and 35 and you'll be laughing
I had 8s with offset 45, was fine at stock height, once slightly lowered it rubbed on the strut and i needed a 5mm spacer to clear.

If the ones on ebay fall through maybe make him a offer of a little less?

[markc]

Yep, that's the plan! I'm only worried that shipping would be expensive.

I may try a few wreckers and see if there are any good rims around

[Manaz]

There's a set of 17x7.5 Sport rims and tyres on Ebay for $750. Sounds like a good deal?

Also, is it hard to remove the headlights and change the bulbs? First thing I'll do when I get it is put some nice 4000k bulbs in.

Decent price - I sold a set for $800 recently without tyres (they were in pretty good condition though).

[markc]

Picking it up tonight!!!!!!! Massively excited