Char's MK5 SC Sport 1.4 *NOW ON COILOVERS*

[char_baby]

Went to seat today, had the guy in the car with me whilst reversing and it did it quietly twice. So around 5 ish he took it in the workshop.

After an hour of me watching stupid bbc news in their waiting area for an hour I get it back, apparently the back plate (front drivers side) was slightly bent which may of been hitting the wishbone whilst on full lock. (Means nothing to me really ) He said anything could of bent it like a stick or a stone. So he bent it back a bit and when I got home went out and reversed it a few times and hear nothing now!

So hopefully thats it and coilovers will still be getting fitted monday

 

[char_baby]

So...the noise has gone from my car.

And just a reminder.

CAR IS GETTING LOWERED ON MONDAY WOOOOOOO

Excited could be a good word.

 

[VRSLOZ]

About time!

 

[JonIbizaSC]

Great news! Look forward to seeing the pics!

 

[char_baby]

Car is in the garage for coilovers

Have asked for it to be about an inch gap between wheel and arch. Which should be perfect. We'll see later though. Anything is an improvement anyway!

 

[Oj 89]

Have asked for it to be about an inch gap between wheel and arch. Which should be perfect. We'll see later though. Anything is an improvement anyway!

Bad plan. Mine sat at +1inch for about 2 weeks, then took it the rest of the way down

 

[VRSLOZ]

*we want pictures, we want pictures*

 

[char_baby]

They are coming

 

[char_baby]

So, took 3 hours instead of 4.

Supplied them with 2 5mm spacers for the front (which they needed) and shorter drop links from a ford puma. (Which they also needed)

Asked for about an inch, but as said...it may need to go lower gotta go back in 2 weeks for wheel alignment after settling, plus need new tyres anyway so may ask them to adjust slightly and put spacers on the back.

Now for some quick snaps. These show why black wheels are rubbish to photograph!

All raised up.

Before

After

It could go lower but we'll see after 2 weeks.
As for the ride, its better! It actually feels smoother, i'm not jiggling around everywhere. Very happy.
Just need some spacers for the back.

But, after getting them from Loz (thank you ), its been nearly a year! Just excuse the dirty car, all this rain and hosepipe ban doesn't help.

 

[VRSLOZ]

haha more than a pleasure, I still remember spending half the day yapping at the services with you!

They look great

 

[jc_boc]

Stunning babe!!! That looks sooooo much better now and finally get to see both decals on!!!! Your car is mines brother now hehehehehehe

 

[char_baby]

Haha. Thank you guys

Very happy, finally will look good at GTI! May get 10mm spacers for the back.

 

[yaue10]

Finally jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez for the past couple of months all we've been hearing is you rant on about getting your coilies put on hehe, only joking. Car looking a peach change your aeriel to a stubby!!

 

[markmeus]

Wooohoooo about time, this coilover saga has gone on almost as long as the twilight saga!!!!

Car looks great

 

[char_baby]

Finally jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez for the past couple of months all we've been hearing is you rant on about getting your coilies put on hehe, only joking. Car looking a peach change your aeriel to a stubby!!

hahaha, be quiet. I would, BUT. The last time Loz tried to the aeriel off it wouldn't budge! I thought he was gonna pull my roof off.

Wooohoooo about time, this coilover saga has gone on almost as long as the twilight saga!!!!

Car looks great

Lol! I hate those films so much

Thank you though, gonna give it a good drive later when I go out.

 

[yaue10]

Nah you'll be fine..just give it a good yank and it'll come loose..put a bit of muscle into it!!!

 

[adambolus]

I'm tempted to.put coilovers on mine now :/ want lower than my springs.
Mrs said I was allowed to aswell.

Ride looks so much better now char will be good to see it at gti

 

[Tricksc]

looking good now lowered on coilovers, i cant wait to get my coilovers next month so i can get lower. What coilovers have gone for char?

 

[char_baby]

Thanks for the comments

They are V-Maxx tricksc. If you get them, I advise a pair of universal 5mm spacers off ebay for the front and shorter droplinks.

Small change, I must of been dreaming saying the ride was better. Went out tonight doing usual speed of 60mph and its bumpy lol. I must of been on a smooth road before.

No knocks though and looks great.

 

[t.oldaker]

woooo finally got them on. looking good