Reflex Silver 1.2 TDi (XXR 527s)

Match · Post by **Match** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 9:52 pm

Decided to start a new topic for my car as the old one was very messy and a lot has changed, so here goes;

My Polo's a 2012 1.2 TDi Match 5dr in Reflex Silver. Bought it as an ex-demo which came with the leather multifunction steering wheel and had rear sensors fitted along with mud flaps all round plus VW rubber mats inside. The only personal touch so far is HEKO wind deflectors all round and I'll be debadging as soon as it's possible. Also bought some old-style (not really legal) number plates which I'll be fitting soon.

It's been nearly 2 years now and as I'm only 18 and at uni, I've just been building some no-claims and enjoying the thrilling 1.2 diesel engine as much as possible

but now I've finally been able to get wheels and lows on my insurance policy so I've taken the plunge and bought a set of XXR 527s in flat silver - 17x8.25j et25 (had to buy spigot rings to change them from 73.1 to 57.1). Loved the look of these wheels for a while, a nice amount of concave even if they aren't that wide and I've seen a couple of 6Rs running them with some poke and it looks sick in my opinion. I originally wanted Bronze but I think I may as well stick to the Silver colour scheme to be somewhat original.

Went for Nankang NS-2 205/40/17 simply because I found a cheap deal on a set and they're better than budgets.

Better pictures to come but I got them fitted, very happy with the look!

More to come soon, I'll be arranging all the pictures and take some proper ones sometime this week or next. Next plans are either 50mm lowering springs or cheap coilies

Match · Post by **Match** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 4:44 pm

Bump - wheels fitted

greypolo9n3 · Post by **greypolo9n3** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 12:32 pm

50mm is silly for a 6R on the front....

i have 17's and i lowered only 25 and it catches. just a heads up

Match · Post by **Match** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 12:03 am

greypolo9n3 wrote:50mm is silly for a 6R on the front....

i have 17's and i lowered only 25 and it catches. just a heads up

Really? How are people running coils with 17s then? Cheers for the heads up, I will have a measure and see what would be best

greypolo9n3 · Post by **greypolo9n3** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 8:38 pm

Match wrote:
greypolo9n3 wrote:50mm is silly for a 6R on the front....

i have 17's and i lowered only 25 and it catches. just a heads up
Really? How are people running coils with 17s then? Cheers for the heads up, I will have a measure and see what would be best

i dont really know thats what confuses me lol...i think its the stretch tyres which allow them to go lower...i can send you a pic of how mine is if u like if you whatsapp me your number.....+ lowering 50mm will make ur ride f*cking ridiculously back breakinkgly annoyingly hard as foook!!...i had 50mm on my 9n3...omg

C17LJR · Post by **C17LJR** » Tue Jan 21, 2014 7:15 am

My wife is is on 17s with a slight stretch and 35/55mm drop and it's a little harsh on speed bumps but otherwise drives great and doesn't catch at all.

Seems you've either got the wrong et or tyre size if you're having bother at -25mm

greypolo9n3 · Post by **greypolo9n3** » Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:30 pm

C17LJR wrote:My wife is is on 17s with a slight stretch and 35/55mm drop and it's a little harsh on speed bumps but otherwise drives great and doesn't catch at all.

Seems you've either got the wrong et or tyre size if you're having bother at -25mm

ive got more meat on my tyres than most...

C17LJR · Post by **C17LJR** » Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:45 pm

So ill fitting tyres, is, too big, or the wrong et as I say

greypolo9n3 · Post by **greypolo9n3** » Thu Jan 23, 2014 10:24 pm

C17LJR wrote:So ill fitting tyres, is, too big, or the wrong et as I say

looking at your wheels...the et seems between 30-35 youll need stretch on your tyres to stop them touching once lowered

Match · Post by **Match** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 11:46 pm

greypolo9n3 wrote:
Match wrote:
greypolo9n3 wrote:50mm is silly for a 6R on the front....

i have 17's and i lowered only 25 and it catches. just a heads up
Really? How are people running coils with 17s then? Cheers for the heads up, I will have a measure and see what would be best
i dont really know thats what confuses me lol...i think its the stretch tyres which allow them to go lower...i can send you a pic of how mine is if u like if you whatsapp me your number.....+ lowering 50mm will make ur ride f*cking ridiculously back breakinkgly annoyingly hard as foook!!...i had 50mm on my 9n3...omg

after fitting the wheels alone, the ride quality isn't great but it's alright haha. don't have whatsapp unfortunately but i'll take your word!

Match · Post by **Match** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 11:53 pm

C17LJR wrote:My wife is is on 17s with a slight stretch and 35/55mm drop and it's a little harsh on speed bumps but otherwise drives great and doesn't catch at all.

Seems you've either got the wrong et or tyre size if you're having bother at -25mm

does sound promising, love the look of your polo too so it would be good if i didn't have to go for something higher.

Match · Post by **Match** » Wed Feb 05, 2014 10:11 pm

New plates are on, tidies up the front end a bit. Been trying to find time to get decent pictures but I have the busy life of a university student

Still got no way to debadge as I can't get near a hair dryer which is annoying, would look a lot cleaner.

Match · Post by **Match** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 2:25 pm

Finally got round to getting some photos taken.

Desperately needs a clean first of all but also debadging and lowering, I'm happy with it for now though

aaronon · Post by **aaronon** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 4:02 pm

Hey. I've lowered mine 30mm at the front and am running 17's with 215/40/17's and it seems like I could go lower if you wanted (I couldn't because my back and front flaps already scrape the speed bumps here in NI

greypolo9n3 · Post by **greypolo9n3** » Sat Feb 22, 2014 5:48 pm

looks good with the xxr's..

but im going to call the arch gap police on you

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