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And I'm still trying to figure out if I need suspension limiters when I install the H&R springs I've ordered which will drop the JSW 1.5 F and 1.4R... I will be installing 18 x 8 wheels -- still to be decided as me and my better half can't agree on my wanting Raderwerks MTEN85s in black. The compromise may be VMRs in gunmetal -- we'll see. I just got the windows tinted yesterday and that was a HUGE improvement on looks! Any additional help is most appreciated.
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| First report: H&R springs and 18" tires and wheels on my '10 JSW TDI » | « » 2:41 PM 11-13-2009 | |
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Sorry, no pics yet...the 18x8.5" VMR V710s and 225/40-18" tires were just installed last night. First off...the look is awesome! It totally transformed the look of my JSW...especially with it's rather bland looking (but practical) White Gold exterior color. The ride and tire noise are perfectly acceptable so far but I haven't done much to test it yet.I went with H&Rs when Eibach wouldn't support installing their Pro-kits on my '10 model before their R&D people had tested the fitment themselves. The springs went on two days ago (thanks, ABD Racingwerks). It's amazing how much of a difference 1.5" can make but I hope they don't settle any more as I've experienced some minor rubbing when hitting sharp bumps in the road. I think it's the inner fender liner rather than the metal fender edge but I was hoping for no rubbing at all. I did not have any suspension limiters installed. Would that have made a difference? This is a real snug fit...much tighter than I had anticipated...but I really love the VMR wheels so I hope it works out over time. Use caution if you are considering something similar. I'll post pics and further updates soon. Stacey
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| Re: First report: H&R springs and 18" tires and wheels on my '10 JSW TDI (StaceyR) » | « » 10:26 PM 11-13-2009 | |
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put my 18" Huffs on the JSW with stock springs. No rubbing and handling is decent. no pics - winters are on right now.
no such thing as too many dubs....
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| Re: First report: H&R springs and 18" tires and wheels on my '10 JSW TDI (zuma) » | « » 5:34 PM 11-19-2009 | |
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What's that thing about
This thread is worthless without any PICS?I'd love to see some photos!!! 
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| Re: First report: H&R springs and 18" tires and wheels on my '10 JSW TDI (Turn Right Racing) » | « » 7:47 PM 11-19-2009 | |
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just put a set of 17" Goal's on our JSW. Stock Suspension...
 
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| Re: First report: H&R springs and 18" tires and wheels on my '10 JSW TDI (nor_cal_vdub) » | « » 8:06 PM 11-19-2009 | |
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Looks nice, but I bet it'd be really nice a bit lower!!!Stop teasing us StaceyR 
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| Re: First report: H&R springs and 18" tires and wheels on my '10 JSW TDI (Turn Right Racing) » | « » 8:16 PM 11-19-2009 | |
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Sorry, I haven't been able to post pics here yet but some are posted on the MkVI Jetta forum at TDIClub.com.StaceyR
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| FV-QR » | « » 12:35 AM 11-20-2009 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by StaceyR » | | Sorry, I haven't been able to post pics here yet but some are posted on the MkVI Jetta forum at TDIClub.com. StaceyR |
for the lazy
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| Better late than never... » | « » 1:20 AM 11-20-2009 | |
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Guilty as charged.Here's another view... 
and the "before" look... 
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| Re: Better late than never... (StaceyR) » | « » 6:25 AM 11-20-2009 | |
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^^^ damn, now that looks tight. Tint, wheels, drop... I'm loving all of it! 
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| Re: Better late than never... (DiezNutz) » | « » 6:46 AM 11-20-2009 | |
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Ohh now thats niceIf only winter were over (and it didnt even start yet)
Ive got the tint done, and will do the H&Rs for sure Thanks for the photos that look is perfect IMHO Jeff
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HOT
no such thing as too many dubs....
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| Re: First report: H&R springs and 18" tires and wheels on my '10 JSW TDI (StaceyR) » | « » 2:24 PM 11-20-2009 | |
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[QUOTE=StaceyR It's amazing how much of a difference 1.5" can make but I hope they don't settle any more as I've experienced some minor rubbing when hitting sharp bumps in the road. I think it's the inner fender liner rather than the metal fender edge but I was hoping for no rubbing at all. I did not have any suspension limiters installed. Would that have made a difference?[/QUOTE]With an 8.5" width, the wheel offset is critical. If you put the car on a lift and get the shop to let you look under the car with the tech, you should be able to see where you're making contact. If it's strictly on the inside (closest to the center of the car) you might be able to solve the problem with some spacers, if there's room on the outside edge of the wheel to accept moving the wheel/tire outboard (a few millimeters to a cm). They do look awesome.
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| Re: First report: H&R springs and 18" tires and wheels on my '10 JSW TDI (brian81) » | « » 4:37 PM 11-20-2009 | |
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RS jsw
06 RS MKV GTI| Quote, originally posted by yostuhfoo » | too low? go away. |
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| Re: Better late than never... (StaceyR) » | « » 5:41 PM 11-20-2009 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by StaceyR » | | Guilty as charged. Here's another view...
and the "before" look...
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First, looks great! What tires did you get? Did you figure out if the rubbing is the inner fender? Got a work around for it?. Love the look. Make mine CW. You do have a 6 MT, yes? Ooops, read your sig and see that you have the dsg. (adjusted pics to thumbs, well tried to but was unsuccessful so back to original size)
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| Re: Better late than never... (zagato27) » | « » 7:30 PM 11-20-2009 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by zagato27 » | | First, looks great! What tires did you get? Did you figure out if the rubbing is the inner fender? Got a work around for it?. Love the look. Make mine CW. You do have a 6 MT, yes? Ooops, read your sig and see that you have the dsg.Modified by zagato27 at 5:43 PM 11-20-2009 |
I went with General Exclaim UHPs from Tire Rack because of the positive ride, noise and treadwear reviews. Oh, and they were only $95 each. I'll reserve the expensive performance rubber for my Lexus IS 350 - which (thankfully) it won't need as often now.I made sure the contact wasn't between the outside of the tire and the fender edge but since it's so infrequent and minor I haven't tried to remedy the problem yet. Even under heavier loads the rubbing is rare. I'll be sure to investigate more closely soon. BTW - My original order WAS for a 6 MT but I just couldn't face dealing with So Cal rush hour traffic so I wimped out and switched to the DSG...and I'm loving it! Stacey
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