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  • Friday Five:

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    --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
    2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
    2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
    2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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    • Bola B1 18 x 8.5 ET42 on 225/40:

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      --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
      2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
      2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
      2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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      • It was nicknamed the RS3 Golf on the UK forum, but a brand new take on modifying the Cadiz all the same:

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        --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
        2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
        2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
        2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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        • A couple of basic mock-ups done today to test a few ideas..

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          --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
          2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
          2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
          2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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          • Saturday selection Part I:

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            --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
            2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
            2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
            2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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            • Saturday selection Part II:

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              --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
              2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
              2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
              2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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              • Saturday selection Part III:

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                --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
                2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
                2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
                2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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                • Beaker Bonus:

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                  --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
                  2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
                  2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
                  2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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                  • Advanti Storm S1 17 x 8 ET45:

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                    --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
                    2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
                    2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
                    2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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                    • Bbs ch-r:

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                      --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
                      2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
                      2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
                      2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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                      • One way to do up the Austins..

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                        --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
                        2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
                        2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
                        2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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                        • Another set of Advanti Storm S1, this time 17 x 9 ET45 (f) and 17 x 8 ET35 (r), with Pirelli Trofeo 255/40 (f) and 225/45 (r) and KW V1 coilovers.. set up as a time-attack car so this wing is a touch more legit:

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                          --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
                          2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
                          2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
                          2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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                          • Some clean pics of Rotiform CCV:

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                            --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
                            2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
                            2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
                            2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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                            • Hey Dutch77
                              I have noticed you are the man in the know when it comes to wheels.
                              So i have a question.
                              I have on order a golf R in White Silver, but I don’t want to run the 19’s it comes with.
                              I want to run 18’s as the roads where I will be driving are rubbish.
                              I really like the white on black look with a Golf.
                              So i was wondering what wheels would you recommend that are:
                              1. 18x8 ET45 5x112
                              2. Light and strong
                              3. No more than $2500 set
                              4. Black
                              5. No more than 6 spokes.

                              I know this is rather specific but if I am going to change them I might as well get the exact ones I want.....

                              Many thanks
                              Al


                              Mk7.5 Golf R DSG. White Silver
                              Mk7 Golf TDI Highline. Limestone Green.

                              Family member VAG’s:
                              Amarok TDI Highline Auto
                              Skoda Superb TDI 140
                              2014 VW Golf TDI Highline DSG - Limestone Green, DAP, Xenons
                              2018 VW Golf R Hatch DSG - White Silver, DAP , Dynaudio
                              2016 Skoda Superb 140TDI - Family Members
                              2013 VW Amarok TDI420 Highline Auto - Family Members

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                              • Originally posted by Alex31 View Post
                                Hey Dutch77
                                I have noticed you are the man in the know when it comes to wheels.
                                So i have a question.
                                I have on order a golf R in White Silver, but I don’t want to run the 19’s it comes with.
                                I want to run 18’s as the roads where I will be driving are rubbish.
                                I really like the white on black look with a Golf.
                                So i was wondering what wheels would you recommend that are:
                                1. 18x8 ET45 5x112
                                2. Light and strong
                                3. No more than $2500 set
                                4. Black
                                5. No more than 6 spokes.
                                I might know a thing or two..

                                I'm assuming by 'no more than 6 spokes' that the common five spoke designs are in - what about split/y spoke wheels?

                                The budget is very solid for those specs so you'll definitely be able to pick up something quality.

                                Some you may wish to consider:
                                1. BBS SX in crystal black, 18 x 8 ET44 (given it's x 8 that will still be fine)
                                2. OZ Leggera HLT in black, 18 x 8 ET48 (I had the grigio version on my GTI, first set in Australia)
                                3. OZ Ultraleggera in black, 18 x 8 ET50

                                These are split spokes so may or may not meet definition, and the BBS probably will be fairly heavy (albeit strong, and in line with OEM). These ones I can include in my potential group buy so hopefully can come with some better than usual discounts from my contact.

                                Outside of that I'd be looking at:
                                1. Neuspeed RSe52 18 x 8 ET45 (these are big in the USA and are probably unbeatable for price/weight/quality)
                                2. Enkei Kojin 18 x 8 ET45 (these are also quality light wheels with solid rep - also RPF1, TXS, TX5, TY-5)
                                3. Weds RN05M 18 x 8 ET45 (the JDM crews might notice you)
                                4. TSW Rivage 18 x 8 ET45 (Sochi, Mirabeau etc)
                                5. Borbet F
                                6. VMR V705 18 x 8 ET45

                                Best bet is to maybe pop onto something like performancealloys.com in the UK who have a massive range and are pretty reliable/helpful to deal with. You will gain access to a wide range of generally Euro only options. Unfortunately our market - outside the some of the above stuff - is flooded by a lot of no-name garbage that the online stores flog.. I'd steer clear of that.

                                Could also consider some OEM stuff like Karthoum in black?

                                Have a think and post up some ideas or queries if you like, let the debate begin.

                                --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
                                2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
                                2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
                                2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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