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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

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.

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

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;)

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

Blaade wrote: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.

Blaade wrote: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!

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.

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

NeilMcConville wrote: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

Thanks mate

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

Blaade wrote: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.

dazarooney wrote:

Blaade wrote: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

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.