CC Owners: Suspension/Wheels/Tires - with specs & pictures

[cwwiii]

only if you get a lot of snow. I know I am going to wait till spring to get my coils.

I'm taking my coilovers off for winter around thanksgiving

Thanks guys I guess I'll wait. I thought people usually kept them on over the winter and just raised the car back to stock ride height.

I live in Chicago, we get snow but the streets are usually always cleaned up within a couple hours after a big storm. I just see it as a hassle to take off the coils and put the stock springs on every season.

[Dion@ACHTUN!NG]

I thought people usually kept them on over the winter and just raised the car back to stock ride height.

Everyone I know does this. And I'm not patient.

[Veedubin02]

Thanks guys I guess I'll wait. I thought people usually kept them on over the winter and just raised the car back to stock ride height.

I live in Chicago, we get snow but the streets are usually always cleaned up within a couple hours after a big storm. I just see it as a hassle to take off the coils and put the stock springs on every season.

Most people I know may raise it .5 to an inch but never back to stock height for winter. I never raised mine back up and we had two ridiculous multi foot snows last year. I just helped out the plows

[cwwiii]

Everyone I know does this. And I'm not patient.

Me too I just got them from you guys at Achtuning. Can't wait to install them.

Most people I know may raise it .5 to an inch but never back to stock height for winter. I never raised mine back up and we had two ridiculous multi foot snows last year. I just helped out the plows

I guess that's what I'll do I just don't want to pay for 2 alignments.

[praneetloke]

I am probably double posting someone's question already but what do you guys think it would cost for 19" tirres + the Sagitta wheels and ofcourse the installation/balancing etc?

I just got the APR stage 1 intake and now I am looking at tires and coils.. I may get the HIDs first but I don't know..

[sfccryder]

I am probably double posting someone's question already but what do you guys think it would cost for 19" tirres + the Sagitta wheels and ofcourse the installation/balancing etc?

I just got the APR stage 1 intake and now I am looking at tires and coils.. I may get the HIDs first but I don't know..

depends on what kind of tires you go with. you probably will be in the vicinity
of usd$2200. contact bud klemp at bklemp@checkeredflag.com

[MySilver2010CC]

For the LOVE of God! This is a "Wheels/Tires WITH Specs & PICTURES thread!!!!!!!!!!

[g60_corrado_91]

Thanks guys I guess I'll wait. I thought people usually kept them on over the winter and just raised the car back to stock ride height.

I live in Chicago, we get snow but the streets are usually always cleaned up within a couple hours after a big storm. I just see it as a hassle to take off the coils and put the stock springs on every season.

Most people keep them on for the winter for this sake, but the big disadvantage to leaving them on is that the salt can ruin the perch threads, yes, even stainless steel. Heavy grease like Mobil 1 synthetic grease will help, but it will be messy to clean up come spring time. You literally have to apply it to the entire coilover for it to be protected.

Ride height wise, an inch or so isn't going to make a big difference IMO. If there is already 5" of snow on the roads, you'll be hitting snow whether you're stock or lowered. I ran my GTI on snow tires with a 2" drop for two Chicago winters and never had an issue. I carry a portable shovel too. The ride itself may be worse with coilovers too, but Koni's tend to ride pretty well.

Sorry, back on topic.

[MBH]

Most people keep them on for the winter for this sake, but the big disadvantage to leaving them on is that the salt can ruin the perch threads, yes, even stainless steel. Heavy grease like Mobil 1 synthetic grease will help, but it will be messy to clean up come spring time. You literally have to apply it to the entire coilover for it to be protected.

Bingo!

Plus, if I'm gonna raise the car back up, I might as well get the comfy stock ride back for a couple of minutes extra work.

[Butrball12]

Just put these on to test fit, taking them off to rebuild and mount good tires in the spring.

RIM: Oettinger RZ 2pc 19x8.5 et35 all around
TIRE: Avon m500 215/35/19 (terrible tires)
SUSPENSION: Stock

-Switching to Goodyear Eagle F1 235/35/19 in the spring
-Wheels are being taken apart, straightened, faces resprayed silver, lips mirror polished
-Dropping on H&R Ultralow coils

[MySilver2010CC]

Just put these on to test fit, taking them off to rebuild and mount good tires in the spring.

RIM: Oettinger RZ 2pc 19x8.5 et35 all around
TIRE: Avon m500 215/35/19 (terrible tires)
SUSPENSION: Stock

-Switching to Goodyear Eagle F1 235/35/19 in the spring
-Wheels are being taken apart, straightened, faces resprayed silver, lips mirror polished
-Dropping on H&R Ultralow coils

I LOVE that man! Nice and clean!
Can you take a shot of the rear/side tire up close with the fender?

[cwwiii]

Most people keep them on for the winter for this sake, but the big disadvantage to leaving them on is that the salt can ruin the perch threads, yes, even stainless steel. Heavy grease like Mobil 1 synthetic grease will help, but it will be messy to clean up come spring time. You literally have to apply it to the entire coilover for it to be protected.

See that sounds kind of annoying but I guess as long as I just coat the hell out of the coils with grease they should be fine? I just don't want come summer/show season and my threads are f'd up and I can't go lower.

[snow blind]

screw raising the coils for the winter... i just plow snow

[g60_corrado_91]

See that sounds kind of annoying but I guess as long as I just coat the hell out of the coils with grease they should be fine? I just don't want come summer/show season and my threads are f'd up and I can't go lower.

Yeah it's one of those "you've got to pay to play" type deals. I can't guarantee that, but apparently Mirza (Silverstone MkIV GTI) did that to his Racelands last winter and they were fine.

screw raising the coils for the winter... i just plow snow

Same here, except I'm just on a 2" cupkit drop. Honestly, I don't really worry about snow clearance too much with winter tires, because like I said, if there's more than 4-5" on the ground, you're not clearing stock or lowered. The thing I worry about more is the ice chunks and torn up roads. But you've just got to be more attentive.

[Dion@ACHTUN!NG]

Hartmann HRS4-252MA Wheels:
* 19x8.5 +38
* 235/35-19s
* KONI coil-overs

[R-line]

[QUOTE=Dion@ACHTUN!NG;68528661]Hartmann HRS4-252MA Wheels:
* 19x8.5 +38
* 235/35-19s
* KONI coil-overs

Looks badass! That car only needs some clear turns and it's money! And I need KONI coil-overs...lol

[Dion@ACHTUN!NG]

And I need KONI coil-overs...lol

Now is the time!

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...W-LOW-PRICE%29

(These prices won't be this low again....)

[R-line]

Now is the time!

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...W-LOW-PRICE%29

(These prices won't be this low again....)

That is tempting... If I could only sell my stock Rline wheels...

[uber drift]

Modified by kdeering at 10:41 AM 3-14-2010

Sorry for the ignorance here but what color is that?

[2000mroadster]

H&R Springs,235/30-20's, 20x9 RS4 Reps.


Before H&R

After H&R

After H&R

Today

[rabbit07]

Sorry for the ignorance here but what color is that?

Iron Grey.

[repa]

Here is my winter setup. Dotz Hanzo 8,5x19 et35 with 235/35 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5 tyres. Suspension is the same FK Highsport, front has been raised about .5 inch.

[meccausa]

Anybody have experience with ST Coilovers? How is the ride comfort?

Also, read through this 18 page string of post, no mention of Camber Kits?

[MBH]

Here is my winter setup. Dotz Hanzo 8,5x19 et35 with 235/35 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5 tyres. Suspension is the same FK Highsport, front has been raised about .5 inch.

SICK! even better that it's your winter set up

[MBH]

Anybody have experience with ST Coilovers? How is the ride comfort?

Also, read through this 18 page string of post, no mention of Camber Kits?

Are you talking front camber or rear camber?

Front camber, you'll need Ksports to do camber

rear camber, you can dial in something like -4* with the factory equipment in your own driveway with a couple of wrenches (once you get the car off the ground)

[meccausa]

Suspension: Passat based ST Coilovers (tuned by mechanic, need to drop about .5" more on the front)
Wheels: 19 x 8.5 Stern St-1, 235/35/19 et35

[cwwiii]

Bumpppp

[pandavw86]

Anyone with either Eibach Prokit or Neuspeed Sports? Paired with FSD's? How do you like them?

Thinking of going this route with the CC, I'm hoping it will improve the ride over rough pavement and keep it from being floaty at the same time.

More importantly, am I gonna have issues with going head on with driveways and speed bumps with this setup?

[nstabl]

Hi, I figured I might as well throw myself in here finally:

Enjoy

[T-Nasty]

Any side shots of ^ this one ^? Wheel brand specs? I like the way it sits.

[pfeifstudd]

I have 275/35/zr19 on the back. I believe the front is 235/35/zr19. They were installed by VW when I bought it off the showroom floor, so i don't know all the specifications of offset and actual rim dimensions.

[meccausa]

Clean!!! It's cars like yours, Dion, and MBH that show just how nice CC's can look even without the body kit.

How many inches do you have in the front, measuring from the top of the tire to the fender?

Rim/ tire specs?

Hi, I figured I might as well throw myself in here finally:

Enjoy

[cwwiii]

Ok so suspension and spacers are all ready to be installed this spring. I do however need some opinions and help with wheels.

I was thinking about having my Interlagos powdercoated black gloss... I've seen them on Sciroccos and on Ebay and I think they look good but not too sure how black wheels would look on my White Gold.

I was thinking about just getting a new set of wheels and tires for summer but I REALLY like the Interlagos. I was thinking about getting 19x9 Interlago Reps, but something tells me I should switch it up and get something different.

My only concern is the terrible streets we have in Chicago. Being pretty low on coils and having 19's might be too harsh of a ride. I'd have to really keep an eye out for potholes. (I do already )

So I don't know guys. I'm just very undecided on wheels at the moment. Help.


-Clifford

[g60_corrado_91]

Ok so suspension and spacers are all ready to be installed this spring. I do however need some opinions and help with wheels.

I was thinking about having my Interlagos powdercoated black gloss... I've seen them on Sciroccos and on Ebay and I think they look good but not too sure how black wheels would look on my White Gold.

I was thinking about just getting a new set of wheels and tires for summer but I REALLY like the Interlagos. I was thinking about getting 19x9 Interlago Reps, but something tells me I should switch it up and get something different.

My only concern is the terrible streets we have in Chicago. Being pretty low on coils and having 19's might be too harsh of a ride. I'd have to really keep an eye out for potholes. (I do already )

So I don't know guys. I'm just very undecided on wheels at the moment. Help.


-Clifford

19's suit the CC well IMO. But like you said, I'd almost go with something different than larger Interlagos reps. Are you planning on running a staggered setup? I say something with a deep dish. I'll be a hypocrite here since my summer wheels are black, but I'd keep them the OEM finish. It's a cleaner look and if you ever have to sell them, it'd be easier to sell them with the OEM finish. That said, I really don't think running a 235/35/19 is going to be much more harsh than a 235/40/18. I've been 17" wheels with 225/45/17 tires on stock ride height, so regardless of what wheels/tires and suspension you have, you can still bend 17's if the pothole is large enough.

[Veedubin02]

Ok so suspension and spacers are all ready to be installed this spring. I do however need some opinions and help with wheels.

I was thinking about having my Interlagos powdercoated black gloss... I've seen them on Sciroccos and on Ebay and I think they look good but not too sure how black wheels would look on my White Gold.

I was thinking about just getting a new set of wheels and tires for summer but I REALLY like the Interlagos. I was thinking about getting 19x9 Interlago Reps, but something tells me I should switch it up and get something different.

My only concern is the terrible streets we have in Chicago. Being pretty low on coils and having 19's might be too harsh of a ride. I'd have to really keep an eye out for potholes. (I do already )

So I don't know guys. I'm just very undecided on wheels at the moment. Help.


-Clifford

Get 19s, had them on mine, ride was a little rougher but manageable. Your tires will matter, the General Exclaims I ran, while it was a small sidewall seems soft enough to keep the harsh bumps to a minimum. I also hit plenty of potholes with them on my MMRs and never bent or cracked a wheel. It doesn't matter where you live, someone somewhere else will have worse potholes. I live in an area full of construction so yeah it can suck but I could never complain when i had my CC rode fine.