For Robin, so he takes the plunge...

[gotrice]

ALso they are waaaaaaay over valued. I have a mate who picked up 4 Simmons 3 peice rims 15x7 or 6.5 (I forget) for $275. And most people want at least $1000 for a set of 4 RS rims. I know that I would want a set of 3 peice racing wheels for almost 1 quarter of the price.

[imported_brackie]

All a matter of personal taste!

I reckon they look fantastic! But then, everybody's different...and so are their tastes.

[evorobin]

Gotrice. Check out steves Simmons they are awful. However the RS that I sold him on his car at the moment ROCK

Did you like the BBS RA I had for sale?

[GoLfMan]

i reckon they look orite. even better if you lowered your car

[alex g]

i do love the wheels you just need the right lips, couldnt help putting my two bobs worth in

[evorobin]

Yep that is hot. I know of a place in the UK that does steel lips but alloy ones are rare as...every RS owner wants lips like Jagger

[gotrice]

Some simmons might look dog ugli but I am only into them for the fact that they are a 3 peice racing rim that weighs next to nothing. What I mean is that from a driving angle they are far better than one peice RS rims - less unsprung weight is always a plus.

[Golfwise]

Good to see my comments got some response.
NOW for the truth.
I was bored and there wasn't much dicussion going on so I thought I 'd stir the pot a bit.
BBS wheels are really fine by me sorry

[GoLfMan]

god your a $hit stirer sometimes Golfwise

[gotrice]

OOOOOhhhhhhhhh so now the truth comes out!!!!
Could be worse. I dont mind BBS either, but I am cheep and dont have any money, so performance on a budget always wins with me.

[Golfwise]

GOOD MORNING PEOPLE.IT'S A NEW DAWN

[Roscoe]

Glad we are having this converstaion, Roscoe. I feel that mine always locks the rear brakes in the same way. Do you think it is worth adjusting the rear bias a little? I also find that the car wallows a little too much and is less neutral than it has been due to a diff locker being installed. It does help a bit with less understeer when pushed hard, but when cruising it has more understeer. Do you reckon a stiffer rear sway will help this?[/quote]


The rear bias will only help to a point, the problem is that the wheels are loosing grip because there is no weight on them, a softer rebound setting or stiffer front springs would be the way to go. I am not sure of the effect of a rear anti roll bar on a Golf specifically but eliminating roll will help with traction by keeping the inside front wheel on the ground while cornering. Softer rebound settings can also help but it is usually a balancing act between handling and grip. A locked diff will of course mean that grip is less of a problem.

[mrgolf]

To those people that dont like RS (Tim), you dont get it, and therefore should never own any. They are the best wheels on the planet for a Mk2, and Simmons by comparison are not that great. BBS are engineered so much nicer... End of Story. Tim, my rs are 3 piece, not 1 piece...

[alex g]

the rs is in da house!!!! soon to have a bit of mick jagger disease maybe even with some gold teath

[joshyd-mk2gti]

ahhh so ur the person that bought those. they were the ones on ebay for ages yeh? i was contemplating buying those. they were bloody cheap thou ey. they need a bit of work, and adapters, but will still work out cheap id imagine.