My "Murdered" VR6

**rayray086** · 01-06-2011, 12:40 PM

Yeah I've got the 871XT which is the 97cm one. Didn't know there's an Aussie source for fairings now, should make things much easier to get!

**dark** · 01-06-2011, 01:13 PM

not to derail my own thread but - anyone know what brand those big high square racks are all the US guys run? I thought it was yakima but looking on the website I dont think it is.

**Water Boy** · 01-06-2011, 01:27 PM

You can get a load basket from some good 4wd shops.

**dark** · 01-06-2011, 01:59 PM

i mean these racks

P.s this pic makes me wish I had listened to you guys and painted my wheels white! That being said I spied a set of fat fives the other day that could work!!

**Water Boy** · 01-06-2011, 04:01 PM

Ahhhh Vortex or Votex racks. have seen heaps for Mk4 and Mk5.

Pretty sure they are like the factory ones. Give VW burwins ferntree gully a call.

**Golf-Sam** · 01-06-2011, 09:20 PM

Originally Posted by dark

From these guys - delivered it was $131, Thule Roof Rack Store Sydney - Free Shipping Australia Wide
I went an 82cm which looks fine, but I think I could have gone one size up.

would these fairings fit on the OEM roof rack ? or do i have to get a THULE roof rack ?

**dark** · 01-06-2011, 10:16 PM

Ok this is a bit of a fake shoot - I test fitted my wheels today. In a nutshell, they rub! Bad. But I am hoping I can maybe shave the arch flares on the inside - its really close to fitting! like mm's!!
Anyway - heres a preview of how i hope my mk3 will be rolling in the near future:

The Falkens ended up stretching pretty nice!

I still haven't washed it so she's pretty dirty

Audi a6 Boleros give it a pretty unique look - whats the verdict?

The back wheels are rubbing pretty bad - but I am hoping I can fix it.

Anyhow let me know what you think, suggestions etc. I am debating rolling the guards / removing arch flares but I do kind of like them!

**Jarred** · 01-06-2011, 10:28 PM

I like it.

Wheels look good, fitment is perfect, stretch is nice too!

I reckon roll the lips flat on the arches (metal) and then trim the trim (plastics) and stick em back on. you wont have to be too picky about rolling the lips, cause well, you'll cover the edges back up with the trims, and it's matt black, so touch ups shouldn't be an issue!

MAD. can't wait to see it in person

oh, and what are the final specs on the wheels? 17x8, final ET? (yes I'm being lazy

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