My new Fox R5s with Kumho tyres! (Large images)

sylonien · Post by **sylonien** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 12:31 am

Well guys. Such an cool moment of my life. Always dreamed of some 17" and here I finally have got some! Can't think of anywhere to share this with - since this is about Polos!

Here she is.... new R5s with some Kumho 712 (205/40/ZR17).

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 12:36 am

That looks soooo cool

wheels do make a big difference!

Jst take care when parking etcâ€¦

Cheers

SiDaBa · Post by **SiDaBa** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 12:50 am

I like em!

looks like your riding high though.

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 12:52 am

SiDaBa wrote:I like em!

looks like your riding high though.

not as high as me lol!

sylonien · Post by **sylonien** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 12:52 am

Thanks guys.

I know they're bit high. Give me some time. I do wanna lower it. But most of you guys don't like lowering springs, do you?

Petrified · Post by **Petrified** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 1:02 am

I had 50mm eibach lowering springs on mine and I thought it looked ace!
It shouldn't matter what other people think

Anyway, if it did you would have taken that silly spoiler off by now.

sylonien · Post by **sylonien** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 3:42 am

True true.

I'm jus worried about the "ride comfort" after I got some them lowered and the cost.

Like getttin' them fitted etc.

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 10:16 am

Petrified wrote:I had 50mm eibach lowering springs on mine and I thought it looked ace!

very true! with 17s the ideal drop is 50mm (if ur getting springs, not coilovers) but James, ur 1 was an FSI sport model that had sports shocks..... with -30mm being harsh (acording to ppl on this forum) 50mm will be a nightmare(on standard shocks, non sports 1s)

I'm jus worried about the "ride comfort"

it wuld definately be worse. i know a girl that is lowered by 60mm in her clio.... she says its VERY bumpy and uncomfortable...just a thot....

surprisingly (well to me anyway!) the polo soaks up bumps very well with bigger wheels

ie: did u find the ride quality of the 17s similar to the old 14s?
for me i dont fink the looks can compromise for the harsh(er) ride.... its really up to u

dodge · Post by **dodge** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 12:47 pm

To be honest, with those mods, I'm amazed I haven't spotted you in town yet!

sylonien · Post by **sylonien** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 4:35 pm

Aaron - To be honest. I jus want the look - dont care about the ride as long as it doesn't become painful when going over an ant or somethin'. lol

So, shall I get some springs next? Or shall I forget that thought?

Dodge - From Bath? Who are you!!

LOL. I'm around town all the time!

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Mon Nov 29, 2004 8:36 am

what kinda finish is that on the wheels?

GaryUK · Post by **GaryUK** » Mon Nov 29, 2004 1:16 pm

Your Polo looks like a Dune now!

Get it lowered ASAP!

sylonien · Post by **sylonien** » Mon Nov 29, 2004 2:32 pm

They're kinda bit dark silver-ish. Quite "in your face" type under the sun.

And Gary, it's not THAT bad! Can't afford to lower it at the current moment. What do you think about lowering springs then?

GaryUK · Post by **GaryUK** » Mon Nov 29, 2004 4:01 pm

I really like those alloys,

It looks ok at the moment but will look mean when u get it lowered.

If ya not bothered about the ride just go for the springs when you've saved up. I would make it your next mod though!

sylonien · Post by **sylonien** » Mon Nov 29, 2004 5:15 pm

I do wanna lower it. Jus the money issue.

I've still got an "zorst"

lying around that I wanna fix.

Jus wondered. Is your car standard at 86bhp?