Blaade,s 6R Polo GTi

[Hurdy]

Saw that you did a 13.99 @101mph Ryan. Not bad at all and quicker than one of my stage 1 mapped ED30 runs. See below....

https://www.youtube*.com/watch?v=wNj1G-D3XQE

[Blaade]

Really struggled to get off the line with my road tyres. Plenty of time to be made with some 888's. and a more skillful driver.

[Hurdy]

That is why I'm thinking about trying 225/40/17's instead of 215/40/17.

Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
215/40-17..... 3.4in ...11.9in ... 23.8in ... 74.7in ... 848 ... 0.0%
225/40-17..... 3.5in ...12.0in ... 24.1in ... 75.7in ... 837 ... 1.3%

So, only 1.3% difference in the mph reading and VW usually over read by more than that.

10mm extra width shouldn't be too much of an issue as long as I get the correct offset alloys

[gavs]

225s will fit onto the stock wheels no worries, I used to run 235/45 R17s on my Mk4 Golf which had wheels an inch narrower than the stock GTI wheels, looked fat as but I could never tell if the tyres were loosing air becuase of the bulge they had! might look into the same again, mainly just for looks on the GTI when I burn out the OEM tyres;)

[Blaade]

Would 205x40 tyres work with my 7.5 wide rims?.

[Hurdy]

Would 205x40 tyres work with my 7.5 wide rims?.

Yes they would, but why would you want to?

Your speedo would under-read even more than a normal GTI does as the circumference would be out.

VRS's come standard with 205/40 tyres.

[NeilMcConville]

HID,s and LED side lights fitted

Ive recently got a Polo 6R but ive been told that changing the headlights is a dodgy process and the lights need leveled and the bumper needs to be taken off etc. How'd you do it cause i must say that HID kit and the LEDs look stunning!

[Blaade]

The lights come out easy, only 3 bolts to unscrew. HID ballast put into the wings, level with normal control from near lights on control.

[NeilMcConville]

What HID kit did you get and did all that come with it?

[Blaade]

What HID kit did you get and did all that come with it?

Have a look here


http://www.uk-polos.net/view ... 56&t=52074

[NeilMcConville]

Thanks mate

[NeilMcConville]

Whats best to get, the Projector or Reflector HID kit? Dont really know the difference myself

[dazarooney]

These are what i have, perfect up to now.

http://www.hids4u.co.uk/can-bus-sidelig ... w-led.html

Thanks for the link, I was after these led lights.

[Blaade]

These are what i have, perfect up to now.

http://www.hids4u.co.uk/can-bus-sidelig ... w-led.html

Thanks for the link, I was after these led lights.

Here you are

http://www.hids4u.co.uk/501-can-bus-2-led-bulbs.html

[Blaade]

Fitted -40mm H+R rear springs and i,m pleased with the result. Still settling but you get the idea. Its brought the back down a little more to my liking. Car handles superb.