New Member, Saying Hi

[Scouser]

Hi, I am new to the watercooled VW's, I have had numerous aircooled and still have a split kombi I am restoring.
Just got myself a tatty 96 classic, 4 door 1.8
I hate the standard 4 spoke mags it has.
What or where in Adelaide is the cheapest place to get some BBS copies or something decent and a bit bigger than 13"s.
Also what is the best diameter that will fit without scrubbing or fouling the guards.
Thanks
Dave

[99gti]

Hi Dave, and welcome aboard! I think we have a member in your neighbour hood with a set of genuine BBS's for sale. Try that link and see if they are the one's your after.

I'm sure one of the Mk3 brigade will be along shortly to answer your questions.

Oh, and a standard tradition to all our new members. Pic's or ban! lol.

Welcome aboard.

[Scouser]

Thanks Neil, but I dont want to spend original money????

Would prefer something cheaper just to start off with.
Dave

[gareth_oau]

try www.temptyres.com.au

theyve got a good range of wheels/tyres and will deliver anywhere in Oz

[Scouser]

Thanks Garath but the link doesnt seem to work??

Heres a couple of questions, I dont know if its right to ask them here, but??

What size wheels look best, 14's or 15's, also what width?/

I also want to lower it a bit, whats the cheapest way?
Can you just cut springs??

As I said I am not used to this watercooled stuff so will need loads of advice.

Has anyone tried the cheap mags advertised by bob Jane T-Marts??
I can get a set with tyres in 14inch for $599.
Anyone go any pics of cars with the 14's and a bit lowered, I still need to carry two little kids in the back.
Thanks from a total novice
Dave

[h100vw]

6 or 7 by 15 work well on MK3s with 195/50 or 205/50 tyres.

Can we assume you are from Merseyside??

Gavin

[Volvo Driver]

Stock rims on them aren't 13's I wouldn't think!?

Welcome.

[bombsquad21]

you can get 17's with tyres for $999 from www.tempetyres.com.au

17's are popular= cheap.
Don't stuff around with springs either...there are some seriously cheap coilover sets around. If your interested a member will PM you.

Oh

Welcome!

[mk3pete]

my coil overs were 535 dollers shipped from uk pretty dam awsome if ya ask me well worth the money

[evorobin]

Hey Scouser. I'll fix your suspension issues for $500 mate