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Thread: My custom b4 "great plates" center rear wheel solution

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    04-12-2012 11:12 PM #1
    First off a big thanks to DubCreations for getting this done

    Im sure most ple know u can find these plates for mk3's but i couldnt find any for my passat. If u dont know this already, the style plate is different for a mk3 then it is for a b4.
    This was the most annoying thing to me because I couldnt set the rear height that i wanted otherwise i would rub. Driving with ple in the back seats was just as annoying because the rubbing was unbearable.

    The plates bolts up just as the mason tech products would to center the rear wheel when the suspension is lowered. It took a lot of time/ test fitting and cutting but the end result was worth it.

    If anyone is interested or has questions feel free to ask and ill post pics when my rims are mounted.

    Here are pics of the plates and when installed:

    http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...24657285_n.jpg

    http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...reatplates.jpg

    http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...platesrear.jpg
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    04-12-2012 11:37 PM #2
    I am more interested in photos of your C5 and how do you like it.
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    04-12-2012 11:48 PM #3
    Quote Originally Posted by izzo View Post
    I am more interested in photos of your C5 and how do you like it.
    My a6? I love it. Its not the best thing on gas so it gets used on the weekends.

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    04-13-2012 12:57 AM #4
    lets see some before and after side shots of the car

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    04-13-2012 03:36 PM #5
    Quote Originally Posted by Bozwell View Post
    lets see some before and after side shots of the car
    once I mount the rims on again

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    04-14-2012 09:11 PM #6
    great idea. are these necessary with a mild 1.5 to 1.75" drop on lowering springs? or this is rather oriented for some serious lowering via coil overs?

    pictures please?
    also any group buy to lower the costs?...

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    04-14-2012 10:24 PM #7
    Im going to need 2 sets.
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    its ok, wheels come and go. But RIMZ are FOREVER
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    So they moved the small passat section to fit the abundance of MKIV's that all look the same...

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    04-17-2012 03:45 PM #8
    Quote Originally Posted by ellocolindo View Post
    great idea. are these necessary with a mild 1.5 to 1.75" drop on lowering springs? or this is rather oriented for some serious lowering via coil overs?

    pictures please?
    also any group buy to lower the costs?...
    Dont think a 1.5" drop would need this but would depend on the spec rim/tire ur running.
    IF there's enough interest sure


    Quote Originally Posted by psst97 View Post
    Im going to need 2 sets.

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    04-17-2012 04:06 PM #9
    I AM LOOKING AT USING h&r VR6 LOWERING SPRINGS FOR SEDAN IN A 91 PASSAT 16V WITH A TURBO SET-UP. OEM 15" RIMS

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    04-19-2012 02:10 PM #10
    Quote Originally Posted by ellocolindo View Post
    I AM LOOKING AT USING h&r VR6 LOWERING SPRINGS FOR SEDAN IN A 91 PASSAT 16V WITH A TURBO SET-UP. OEM 15" RIMS
    I dont think u would have a problem with oem 15"

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    04-22-2012 11:37 AM #11
    well,i just filled stock hole and drilled a new one on the stock mounting plates.
    works fine and was free...



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    04-22-2012 03:57 PM #12
    Quote Originally Posted by carrizog60 View Post
    well,i just filled stock hole and drilled a new one on the stock mounting plates.
    works fine and was free...



    Thats also i good idea. Do u have before and after pics?

  13. 04-25-2012 01:42 PM #13
    how much money did they run ya? my car is in desperate need of some

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    05-17-2012 11:12 AM #14
    Quote Originally Posted by pkemichick View Post
    how much money did they run ya? my car is in desperate need of some
    between materials and hardware i believe $200

  15. 06-04-2012 12:44 AM #15
    Quote Originally Posted by BigDreams Lilpockets View Post
    between materials and hardware i believe $200
    can you get another set made?

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    08-07-2012 08:46 AM #16
    Here is an after pic:

    http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...rearplates.jpg

    Im not sure if u would be able to notice the difference but its like night and day. I dont rub anymore and can have all the weight i want

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    08-07-2012 08:47 AM #17
    Quote Originally Posted by pkemichick View Post
    can you get another set made?
    Im sure i can

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    08-24-2012 07:31 PM #20
    I'm not very handy, but I can jack up, bolt and unbolt. If these go into production I'm in.

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