My new mk7 R

[genebaby]

Interesting about the install, strange they are a bit wider.

I hear mixed reviews of the Damptronics so keen to hear your thoughts.

[Lucas_R]

Those are some nice quality coilovers - good choice.

Interested to hear what you think of the 034 strut mounts/bearings. I had them (the street density ones) and absolutely hated them on my Mk7 GTI. They just constantly rattled and made noises (common complaint on forums etc). I removed and refitted them several times incase it was an install error. Ended up selling them and fitting brand new OEM mounts and they were beautifully quiet.

[Lito]

So it’s been about a week of driving on the coils and I have to say I’m very happy with my decision. I’ve been mostly driving around on race mode because I’m a bit silly like that and my wheel fitment kinda necessitates it. They are very firm but not crashy at all, I’ve tried out comfort and normal modes too though. Comfort would be great for long drives but I do get a bit of rubbing on the rear tires when it gets a bit too bumpy, normal is a nice medium and doesn’t rub on anything but the bumpiest roads. I definitely prefer race most though, it feels very planted and gives a lot of confidence in cornering. I’m definitely gonna be upgrading the rear sway bar soon though.
The 034 top mounts are a little squeaky when turning the wheel at a standstill but that’s about the only complaint with them so far. Time will tell if I end up going back to oem, so far I’m probably gonna keep them in though.
The springs seem to have settled a little lower now which is also a bonus, really happy with the stance now.




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[Lito]

Gave it a wash today, the thing was filthy


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[Lito]

Replaced the broken maxton lip with another maxton lip. Had v2 now have v1, much prefer the look of v1


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[lord flashheart]

Looks great, love the wheel choice.

[Levi12]

The wheels are F cool!

[Lito]

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[Michael_B]

I like the stance.

Have been looking at some new wheels for mine, but just can't find the right set at a price I like.

Looking at some Simmons FR-1, but the cost to get the centres repainted is a bit exxy

[Lito]

I like the stance.

Have been looking at some new wheels for mine, but just can't find the right set at a price I like.

Looking at some Simmons FR-1, but the cost to get the centres repainted is a bit exxy

Yeah I know the feeling, I was super lucky with my wheels, got them through Gavin Walsh, second hand but never fitted, never even had a tyre mounted to them and got them at a really good price. I can’t count how many times that man has helped me throughout the years, he’s a bloody legend.
I never thought I’d like Simmons on a golf but the FR-1s actually look awesome, what colour you thinking of painting them?


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