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Fab_R if u dont mind me asking, how much did the wheels+tyre combo set you back? Yours looks like a quality wheel, im considering not ordering the 18" Detroits on the GTI and trading in the 17" Denvers for a better looking 18" wheel. If you traded your original wheels in, did you get a fair trade value? Thanks
i've seen a brand new set of Denvers + Potenza RE050 sold for $1280 in eBay (melbourne seller),
a set with 1 week old Denvers and almost brand new Michelin Pilot Sport 3 for $1500 (this was a special case),
there's currently a Melb seller of a set with 350kms travel only, $1100 and no bites since last month.
also have seen a couple of sets, used between 300-3000kms, sold between $850 (with a kerb mark)-$1100.
it all depends if there's someone wanting it so much or not.
and here are pictures showing Detroits / Denvers on the same car:
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Sound wise its a little louder than stock but not as aggressive as I thought it would be. Would have liked the intake sound to be a bit louder but i cant complain as i prefer the look over the other intakes on the market. Decided to get the stage 2 pipe just for the more clean look. Also I rotated the maf 180° so its hidden.
In terms of install it can be a pain for a first timer but im glad i have all the tools and have some tinkering knowledge. Those factory hose clamps can be a pain especially the ones close to the turbo for the stage 2 pipe, a must have tool is a remote hose clamp pliers! The only other hard part was putting the filter on over the supplied pipe but with muscle and a really small screw driver i got there in the end. One tip i have is to put the filter pipe and maf together and clamp them on and install them as one. The install instructions are pretty detailed so i would recommend diy over paying a shop to do it.
In terms of performance feels abit more responsive but that could just me as I havent chipped the car yet. Might do that either next week or week after as having gotten a ride in a R, my car is too slow!!!
Sorry for the quality , but the guy here on Putty rd showed me a pic taken earlier this year and in the Jan UK top Gear Magazine
Here is my imitation.
As it was a winter edition , they photoshopped snow on trees in the background
Interesting as it was about 35 degrees today.
My neighbour is a professional photographer and happens to absolutely love my car. The result... a shoot of my car with some pictures for me to keep!!! Enjoy.
PS.. I have the originals if you would like them to use as a desktop background.
OMG OMG that is my car in 2 months... I love the cloth seats
Well glad I could show you what your car is going to look like
My old car had leather seats and I'm glad I went with the cloth trim in this car as it's so much better (and cheaper)
The Grey insert you can see in the seats feels like suede as well...
Now Driving : Rising Blue Golf R - 5 Door ; Manual ; ACC ; 19" Talladega Wheels (silver) ; PPQ Euro Plates.
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