the outrage debates ... 2 door= sports car 4 door = van. Even though they weigh same... have no space constraints etc. 2 door makes 0 senseD Griff wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 12:28 pmtwo door GTI , don't see those every day. Roommate?Swedish Chef wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 12:25 pm Had a set of NM Engineering lowering springs fitted together with new Bilstein B4 dampers the other week.
Should’ve settled by now but think I’d like it a tad bit lower.
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French guy from work.D Griff wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 12:28 pmtwo door GTI , don't see those every day. Roommate?Swedish Chef wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 12:25 pm Had a set of NM Engineering lowering springs fitted together with new Bilstein B4 dampers the other week.
Should’ve settled by now but think I’d like it a tad bit lower.
Has APR DP and Unitronic engine & DSG tuna.
We went to Blowing Rock for some last week and that thing pulls.
In fact, I saw a C5 in Boone similar to yours. That wasn’t you, was it?
Meh, I’ll gladly trade 0.2s per lap on the imaginary racetrack between work and Harris Teeter to get rid of the worst wheel gap.max225 wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 1:09 pmLooks pretty good. I would say any lowered looks MoDDED for looks and not performanceSwedish Chef wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 12:25 pm Had a set of NM Engineering lowering springs fitted together with new Bilstein B4 dampers the other week.
Should’ve settled by now but think I’d like it a tad bit lower.
GTI is on springs too by the way and I like the look, but I think that’s a bit too low for stock dampers.
I wishSwedish Chef wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 1:59 pmFrench guy from work.
Has APR DP and Unitronic engine & DSG tuna.
We went to Blowing Rock for some last week and that thing pulls.
In fact, I saw a C5 in Boone similar to yours. That wasn’t you, was it?
Meh, I’ll gladly trade 0.2s per lap on the imaginary racetrack between work and Harris Teeter to get rid of the worst wheel gap.
GTI is on springs too by the way and I like the look, but I think that’s a bit too low for stock dampers.
Mine is still in ze shop.
Soon though, I will take it on a little mountain trip as soon as I'm able. I'll hit you up when I do in case you want to
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I can see the GTI being lowered. Personally I think it is too low. When wheels "tuck" it looks "broken" to me, I don't find it aesthetically pleasing. But I know this is where people have different opinions.Swedish Chef wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 1:59 pmFrench guy from work.
Has APR DP and Unitronic engine & DSG tuna.
We went to Blowing Rock for some last week and that thing pulls.
In fact, I saw a C5 in Boone similar to yours. That wasn’t you, was it?
Meh, I’ll gladly trade 0.2s per lap on the imaginary racetrack between work and Harris Teeter to get rid of the worst wheel gap.
GTI is on springs too by the way and I like the look, but I think that’s a bit too low for stock dampers.
IMO the mini 'stance' as you have it is perfect.
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One inch gap is ideal, any more lower is imo. Just don't fucking send it on dips and you're golden.max225 wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 2:33 pmI can see the GTI being lowered. Personally I think it is too low. When wheels "tuck" it looks "broken" to me, I don't find it aesthetically pleasing. But I know this is where people have different opinions.Swedish Chef wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 1:59 pm
French guy from work.
Has APR DP and Unitronic engine & DSG tuna.
We went to Blowing Rock for some last week and that thing pulls.
In fact, I saw a C5 in Boone similar to yours. That wasn’t you, was it?
Meh, I’ll gladly trade 0.2s per lap on the imaginary racetrack between work and Harris Teeter to get rid of the worst wheel gap.
GTI is on springs too by the way and I like the look, but I think that’s a bit too low for stock dampers.
IMO the mini 'stance' as you have it is perfect.
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R gen?
First gen S is R53 and I have an R56.
Mine pops loudly in sport mode but nowhere close to an F5x with a JCW exhaust though.
Source on the new tuning not making pops?
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I was referring to your car, yep R gen.Swedish Chef wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 3:16 pmR gen?
First gen S is R53 and I have an R56.
Mine pops loudly in sport mode but nowhere close to an F5x with a JCW exhaust though.
Source on the new tuning not making pops?
It's on north american motoring. All the 2020 dudes complaining about the lack of pops, plus the JCW exhaust is no longer listed as "fit" to the 20s... 8 speed + lack of pops .. I could barely tell any diff between the 8 vs 6, they are both good trannys.
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bring this dude on here asapSwedish Chef wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 12:25 pm Had a set of NM Engineering lowering springs fitted together with new Bilstein B4 dampers the other week.
Should’ve settled by now but think I’d like it a tad bit lower.
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You may want to be more specific as anything predating the current Minis are all “Rxx”.max225 wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 3:21 pmI was referring to your car, yep R gen.Swedish Chef wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 3:16 pm
R gen?
First gen S is R53 and I have an R56.
Mine pops loudly in sport mode but nowhere close to an F5x with a JCW exhaust though.
Source on the new tuning not making pops?
It's on north american motoring. All the 2020 dudes complaining about the lack of pops, plus the JCW exhaust is no longer listed as "fit" to the 20s... 8 speed + lack of pops .. I could barely tell any diff between the 8 vs 6, they are both good trannys.
Odd regarding the JCW exhaust on the 2020+.
The LCI with the 7DCT/8AT etc was introduced for 2019, so not sure what’s different on the 2020s.
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Fair point on the gen. R does sound a bit confusingSwedish Chef wrote: ↑Sat May 16, 2020 10:39 amYou may want to be more specific as anything predating the current Minis are all “Rxx”.max225 wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 3:21 pm
I was referring to your car, yep R gen.
It's on north american motoring. All the 2020 dudes complaining about the lack of pops, plus the JCW exhaust is no longer listed as "fit" to the 20s... 8 speed + lack of pops .. I could barely tell any diff between the 8 vs 6, they are both good trannys.
Odd regarding the JCW exhaust on the 2020+.
The LCI with the 7DCT/8AT etc was introduced for 2019, so not sure what’s different on the 2020s.
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Fuck I just drove by this ershit and this car is BEAUTIFUL.
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Yep that’s nice minus the carboner modzzzzCaleDeRoo wrote: ↑Sat May 16, 2020 5:02 pm Fuck I just drove by this ershit and this car is BEAUTIFUL.
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CaleDeRoo wrote: ↑Sat May 16, 2020 5:02 pm Fuck I just drove by this ershit and this car is BEAUTIFUL.
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Nice blue!CaleDeRoo wrote: ↑Sat May 16, 2020 5:02 pm Fuck I just drove by this ershit and this car is BEAUTIFUL.
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