Restore/mod BBS RS

[Runtus_Maximus]

Haha Cheers Dom,
no worries, it's all good, yeah I was pretty much aware that I have to bin everything but the centres to get what I want, I was hoping what I heard was true just to make it a bit simpler than going totally custom, I was certain someone mentioned it somewhere, might of been somewhere on wheelwhores.

Nickel Plating is one step short of chroming during the process isn't it?
Anyone have it done here or recommend somewhere to get it done?

So you guys think 16" is too small for a mkiii?!? Really? 8.5 +15 is ok though?
Thanks for all the info guys
Cheers Will

[Jarred]

16's will work ace on a mk 3

[Golf Houso]

16's will work ace on a mk 3

X2, the perfect proportions as long as you stance it out. i.e. 7.5 inch wide +

[Runtus_Maximus]

Sweet.

So how much of a drop would "stance it out"? 3" or more? That's what I have in mind.
will they sit flush with the guards with a stretched tyre?

I hope so

[Golf Houso]

Sweet.

So how much of a drop would "stance it out"? 3" or more? That's what I have in mind.
will they sit flush with the guards with a stretched tyre?

I hope so

Really depends on trial and error, like mentioned earlier. Spend the time getting the offsets right, prepare the appropriate tires, roll the guard and then you can do what you wish. At least that way you won't have anything stopping you from completely nailing the stance once you get the wheels on :8

[schoona]

You will need better than springs, ie coilovers or bags, to get your desired stance so don't worry about "inch drop", just wind them to the right spot.

[Runtus_Maximus]

Coilovers are what I had in mind, but bags are pretty sweet even If a bit costly, what brand coilovers are good for daily use, not too stiff but a firm tight ride, not bone rattling or too bouncy with good build quality.

Any one have pics of a mk111 with my desired wheel sizing? Care to post em up?
Would appreciate it.

[Lorenz]

Look through here mate, you will find plenty of pics of MK3s on 16s with mm perfect offsets and sizes
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f47/...ead-13167.html

Look on vwvortex.com, heaps of MK3 content, especially in here
VWvortex Forums: -=Mk3 Stance Thread=-

[Whubbsie]

RS refurb link helpful for when you want to take them apart.

BBS RS & RM Refurbishing

[Runtus_Maximus]

Awesome. appreciate the help guys.
Looking forward to starting my first vw build thread & sharing it with you all hopefully before mid yr.

Thanks for the warm
welcome too.
Will.