CHEAP Goodyears led to . . .

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CHEAP Goodyears led to . . .

Post by Nickyboy » Wed Aug 07, 2013 6:43 pm

I managed to get 4 Goodyear F1 Assym 2 275/35/20 for £420! They had covered less than 1000 miles, the guy even drove from Yorkshire to deliver, lovely chap he was too. Due to this bargain I decided to get some bigger wheels to accommodate these beauties. See pics below:

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The ride quality is really good. Bit concerned about the height so I will get the springs adjusted tomorrow just before AITP.
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2014: 8V S3, Scirocco (mistake)
2013: B8 RS 5, 3.0T S5 coupe, B8 S5 cab - temp, B8 S4 avant
2011: 2.0T FL Octavia VRS
2010: 1.8T Octavia VRS

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Post by Nickyboy » Wed Aug 07, 2013 6:47 pm

Going to sell my 19" rotors now as well I think.
2014: 8V S3, Scirocco (mistake)
2013: B8 RS 5, 3.0T S5 coupe, B8 S5 cab - temp, B8 S4 avant
2011: 2.0T FL Octavia VRS
2010: 1.8T Octavia VRS

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Post by Trups » Wed Aug 07, 2013 6:52 pm

That looks great on them wheels, as you have said, I think slightly raise the ride height and it will look perfect.

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Re: Cheap Goodyears led to . . .

Post by chunky79 » Wed Aug 07, 2013 6:55 pm

BARGAIN!!!! Good work Nick. Car looks good, would look way better if the tints weren't so dark in the rear. Look forward to seeing the car at ADI if you're going again.
previous- Pug 205 gti, 306 gti, 309 gti Goodwood.
Audi S3, S4 V8 avant.
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Re: Cheap Goodyears led to . . .

Post by Nickyboy » Wed Aug 07, 2013 7:22 pm

chunky79 wrote:BARGAIN!!!! Good work Nick. Car looks good, would look way better if the tints weren't so dark in the rear. Look forward to seeing the car at ADI if you're going again.
Thanks! Maybe I should tint the front slightly to remove the huge contrast.

I will be at AITP and ADI.
2014: 8V S3, Scirocco (mistake)
2013: B8 RS 5, 3.0T S5 coupe, B8 S5 cab - temp, B8 S4 avant
2011: 2.0T FL Octavia VRS
2010: 1.8T Octavia VRS

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Re: Cheap Goodyears led to . . .

Post by Bacardi Jo » Wed Aug 07, 2013 7:30 pm

The Dogs Boll**ks comes to mind your right the front windows need tinting so it blends better rather than a sudden blackout ,it was a good idea to get the 20 inch wheels to go with the new tyres they would of slopped around a bit on 19 inch rims.

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Re: Cheap Goodyears led to . . .

Post by Nickyboy » Wed Aug 07, 2013 7:44 pm

blackphantom wrote:The Dogs Boll**ks comes to mind your right the front windows need tinting so it blends better rather than a sudden blackout ,it was a good idea to get the 20 inch wheels to go with the new tyres they would of slopped around a bit on 19 inch rims.
Cheers!


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2013: B8 RS 5, 3.0T S5 coupe, B8 S5 cab - temp, B8 S4 avant
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Re: Cheap Goodyears led to . . .

Post by HYFR » Wed Aug 07, 2013 7:59 pm

Looks superb!!
Great improvement.
All you need now is RS 5 front and rear bumpers.

Are these Revolution replica's?

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Re: CHEAP Goodyears led to . . .

Post by Noyjatat » Wed Aug 07, 2013 8:03 pm

Looks great buddy. Don't you just love it when a plan comes together ;)

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Re: Cheap Goodyears led to . . .

Post by Nickyboy » Wed Aug 07, 2013 8:05 pm

D_K wrote:Looks superb!!
Great improvement.
All you need now is RS 5 front and rear bumpers.

Are these Revolution replica's?
And RS5 grill!

Then remap, bigger brakes etc.

Yes, this is the Revolution set. They look better in the flesh than the pics that Little Glen posted. I was delighted when I opened the box.

I only went for these due to the cheap tyres I got.
2014: 8V S3, Scirocco (mistake)
2013: B8 RS 5, 3.0T S5 coupe, B8 S5 cab - temp, B8 S4 avant
2011: 2.0T FL Octavia VRS
2010: 1.8T Octavia VRS

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Re: CHEAP Goodyears led to . . .

Post by Nickyboy » Wed Aug 07, 2013 9:29 pm

These Goodyears aren't half bad. Comfortable and quiet compared to my last three sets of conti's.
2014: 8V S3, Scirocco (mistake)
2013: B8 RS 5, 3.0T S5 coupe, B8 S5 cab - temp, B8 S4 avant
2011: 2.0T FL Octavia VRS
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Re: CHEAP Goodyears led to . . .

Post by gangstarrrrr » Wed Aug 07, 2013 10:11 pm

Wheels look epic. Looking forward to getting rid of my conti sport 3s and getting the f1s.

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Re: CHEAP Goodyears led to . . .

Post by Nickyboy » Thu Aug 08, 2013 2:42 pm

I had the suspension lifted 5mm on the back and 10mm on the front:

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2014: 8V S3, Scirocco (mistake)
2013: B8 RS 5, 3.0T S5 coupe, B8 S5 cab - temp, B8 S4 avant
2011: 2.0T FL Octavia VRS
2010: 1.8T Octavia VRS

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Re: CHEAP Goodyears led to . . .

Post by 535dboy » Thu Aug 08, 2013 3:36 pm

Looks better.

Just need the squared off arches now!
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Re: CHEAP Goodyears led to . . .

Post by Nickyboy » Thu Aug 08, 2013 4:01 pm

535dboy wrote:Looks better.

Just need the squared off arches now!
Agreed!
2014: 8V S3, Scirocco (mistake)
2013: B8 RS 5, 3.0T S5 coupe, B8 S5 cab - temp, B8 S4 avant
2011: 2.0T FL Octavia VRS
2010: 1.8T Octavia VRS

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