BigEURO MK8 GTI, done?

[bugzy]

So I'm curious, in your picture where the car is on the black mat, the brake lights are on. Were you holding the brake?

Yes, that is the brake lights.

 

[Braxton]

Yes, that is the brake lights.

Did you notice any color or brightness difference between the inner and outer? I believe we purchased the exact same light. Mine came in a black box with foam inside. I found the inner lights are a brighter red compared to the outer lights that are purple and dimmer. I used obdeleven to dim the inner lights but that didn't fix the color issue.

Here's what they look like, this is a bit exaggerated, but I had trouble capturing the difference.

 

[bugzy]

Did you notice any color or brightness difference between the inner and outer? I believe we purchased the exact same light. Mine came in a black box with foam inside. I found the inner lights are a brighter red compared to the outer lights that are purple and dimmer. I used obdeleven to dim the inner lights but that didn't fix the color issue.

Here's what they look like, this is a bit exaggerated, but I had trouble capturing the difference.

No, mine are matched. Hmm.

 

[Braxton]

See those dots that appear on the outer, are those visible to you or is brightness high enough that the dots are difficult to make out

 

[Braxton]

So I've tried to dim this using both voltage and PWN with the car. PWN dimming causes it to buzz whereas lowering the voltage doesn't. Dropping it to 9v fixes the brightness issue but not the color issue. I think I got a bad set of inner lights, though it's strange that they are identical.

Can I ask what seller you used?

 

[bugzy]

AKD Global Trade Co., Ltd

So I've tried to dim this using both voltage and PWN with the car. PWN dimming causes it to buzz whereas lowering the voltage doesn't. Dropping it to 9v fixes the brightness issue but not the color issue. I think I got a bad set of inner lights, though it's strange that they are identical.

Can I ask what seller you used?

 

[bugzy]

@Braxton

 

[bugzy]

Updated with 3mm/5mm spacers to test fit new HRE wheel order. Coming soon!View attachment MK8GTI-0879.jpg

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[Braxton]

Very nice, the spacing is subtle but I can see that the back wheel aligns better with the body. I've haven't done any suspension work yet. I was thinking about lowering springs however I read that they can ruin the stock suspension. Have you ever heard of springs that only lower it a small amount?

 

[bentin]

Very nice, the spacing is subtle but I can see that the back wheel aligns better with the body. I've haven't done any suspension work yet. I was thinking about lowering springs however I read that they can ruin the stock suspension. Have you ever heard of springs that only lower it a small amount?

The trick is to not lower the suspension so much that the LCA are parallel or at a negative angle. That’s generally only about 3/4” - 1.0” from stock on an R.

 

[Storch]

so clean dude

 

[bugzy]

Anthony C on FB MK8 group has his harness kit, which might be one of the best kits out.

Only issue with USP harness, is that it's got the brake light switchback for signal light, which isn't how the EU tail lights suppose to behave.

 

[bugzy]

New wheels! HRE 521M - 19x9 ET42 - Dark Polished Clear

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[Silverstoned]

After purchasing my MK8 GTI S 6spd in April, I think I'm finally happy with how it looks. This is my daily driver, I got 2 kids I transport everyday. So keeping it simple.

Should be done for a lil while before I move on to brakes, suspension extras. Will see.

Hope you like my setup. Everything I've done to the car, I'm keeping a journal of parts links etc - https://www.big-euro.com/mk8-gti

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Curious about your stud kit. 14x1.5x what length? I'm considering anywhere from 0-15mm spacers, so would I want 60mm, 70mm, 80mm? Ideally the studs aren't sticking out too far past the nuts.

 

[bugzy]

Curious about your stud kit. 14x1.5x what length? I'm considering anywhere from 0-15mm spacers, so would I want 60mm, 70mm, 80mm? Ideally the studs aren't sticking out too far past the nuts.

https://motorsporthardware.com/product/78mm-black-bullet-nose-race-stud-kit-14x1-5/ here is the kit I'm using, it doesn't stock out past the base of the wheel itself. If you look up at the photos. I think the 78mm length is just right. Allows for 10-15mm spacers if needed.