#1: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: Jay206-GTi, Location: MansfieldPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 1:39 pm ---- FINALLY i have a set of new wheels, after much dicussion, photoshopping and consideration i've chosen these 17's which i bought today and fit straight on with no pcd or offset problems/issues (straight fit).
Here's (quite a few pics) as i got a bit snap happy whilst i was out.
On the wish list to complete the look i'm after,
1. Spoiler
2. Ecosse rear lights/lenses
3. Debadge the lion on the boot
4. Smooth grill/bonnet along with lion badge removal
5. Seat Cupra splitter
6. H.I.D Conversion
7. Mudflaps
8. Dewiper the boot
9. Get some 180 seats
Anyways, less of the talking and more of the car in its current state.
Here you go....any opinions would be much appreciated!!
BEFORE
AFTER
Thankyou...
#2: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: kieron, Location: in the housePosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 1:41 pm ---- looks nice love platnum silver it reminds me of my old one, i have a hid kit forsale if your intrsted pm me
#3: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: Ams1592, Location: West MidlandsPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 1:43 pm ---- Looks good but think you need to raise the rear a bit
#4: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: Andy_VXR, Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 1:44 pm ---- Raise rear and slam front. It came with the nose pointing down for a reason
#5: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: rttam, Location: devonPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 1:54 pm ---- wheels look awesome
rears just a tad too low for my liking maybe 10mm higher and it would be perfect
#6: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: sillyhilly, Location: The Mean Streets of CoventryPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 1:56 pm ---- I'm glad the spoiler is number one on the list. It's crying out for one!!
#7: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: PUG91, Location: ShropshirePosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 1:57 pm ---- front is spot on and wheels look really good would raise the back a touch though
#8: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: Ali_H, Location: Chichester, SussexPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 1:58 pm ---- Too low on the back but wheels look good.
#9: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: europug, Location: londonPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 2:01 pm ---- Dude I think it's spot on if anything lower front slightly but I like it wheels look the nuts on it
#10: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: Jay206-GTi, Location: MansfieldPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 2:02 pm ----
Andy_VXR wrote:
Raise rear and slam front. It came with the nose pointing down for a reason
Okay...so here i have a minor amount of peugeot 206 pictures i have saved on my laptop and this ''raise the rear and lower the front more'' seems to be going straight over my head.
For instance - i'll let the pics do the talking....
And last but not least....MY PEUGEOT 206 GTi the day after i purchased it from my local Peugeot main dealer back in Sept 09 completely standard
So....''it came pointing nose down for a reason?''
This isn't a dig at anyone, just dont seem to know where everyone is getting this info from as to me the pics seem to suggest otherwise on ALL the above 206's.
Anyone got any examples of lowered pugs looking ''level/nose down?''
#11: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: robertmarcs, Location: carmarthenPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 2:07 pm ---- mine isnt that low! its only been clicked down 1 notch on the rear.
(mines the orange one btw!)
#12: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: Jay206-GTi, Location: MansfieldPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 2:12 pm ----
robertmarcs wrote:
mine isnt that low! its only been clicked down 1 notch on the rear.
(mines the orange one btw!)
Well, thats the pic i have of it mate...
#13: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: kirsty1978, Location: thetfordPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 2:15 pm ---- yeah loving the wheels but sorry have to agree def to low at the back would look good with the top of the tyre sitting on the arch but as long as u like it then thats what counts :o)
#14: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: matcarlin24, Location: RedditchPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 2:17 pm ---- Jeez that's low man I wouldn't lower it that much is it on coilovers looks bad tbf just a bit too low for me
#15: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: wardie_206, Location: Rayleigh, essexPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 2:18 pm ---- looking wiked matey!!
#16: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: Jay206-GTi, Location: MansfieldPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 2:18 pm ----
matcarlin24 wrote:
Jeez that's low man I wouldn't lower it that much is it on coilovers looks bad tbf just a bit too low for me
Yes mate, its on coilovers
#17: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: Jay206-GTi, Location: MansfieldPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 2:27 pm ---- A few more ''lowered pugs'' which should apparantly....be nose down?
And here's a pic thats been photoshopped to make the front end match the back...and to me, this looks completely stupid and not even level to the ground. Not to mention, the front wheels wouldn't be able to even turn!!
#18: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 2:47 pm ---- All those 206's dragging their arses will not be good to drive hard round the average UK B road though.
#19: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: matt2mole, Location: West SussexPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 2:50 pm ---- Ohhh I like them mate
Top job they are. And you have a very good but also a long wish list lol.
I look forward to seeing it with the list completed
#20: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: Jay206-GTi, Location: MansfieldPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 2:52 pm ----
Edward wrote:
All those 206's dragging their arses will not be good to drive hard round the average UK B road though.
How come the majority are like this then mate?
I mean, my sills are flush to the ground and when i look through my rear view mirror its perfect.
I must admit that it does look lower at the back than the front, its just that it even looks this way when completely standard...which is why i'm a bit bamboozled with all these ''lower the front or raise the back'' comments? Because to me...it's sitting how it should in my eyes and the handling/ride hasn't been affected since i lowered it.
To me...everyone is expecting it to look like the last pic i posted thats just above ^ And to be honest, thats the 1st one i've ever seen sitting flush over each wheel, but looks wrong to me. Last edited by Jay206-GTi on Mon Nov 15, 2010 2:56 pm; edited 1 time in total
#21: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 2:56 pm ----
Jay206-GTi wrote:
Edward wrote:
All those 206's dragging their arses will not be good to drive hard round the average UK B road though.
How come the majority are like this then mate?
It's because you chose to look at those lowered that way. The others don't take so many pictures so you don't see them as much.
#22: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: Lecktorious, Location: ScotlandPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 2:56 pm ----
Jay206-GTi wrote:
Edward wrote:
All those 206's dragging their arses will not be good to drive hard round the average UK B road though.
How come the majority are like this then mate?
I mean, my sills are flush to the ground and when i view my rear view mirror its perfect.
I must admit that it does look lower at the back than the front, its just that it even looks this way when completely standard...which is why i'm a bit bamboozled with all these ''lower the front or raise the back'' comments? Because to me...it's sitting how it should in my eyes and the handling/ride hasn't been affected since i lowered it.
The majority aren't though.
You've picked a few modified examples, that in itself doesn't count for every lowered 206 out there.
The front should point nose down slightly, lowered or not. It's the car natural stance, by having the sills level or lowering too much on the back your taking an average handling hatchback and making it a dismal handling hatchback.
Wonder how many of those cars pictured are lowered on the 'notch / spline' method, which says it all really.
#23: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: Jay206-GTi, Location: MansfieldPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 2:57 pm ----
Edward wrote:
Jay206-GTi wrote:
Edward wrote:
All those 206's dragging their arses will not be good to drive hard round the average UK B road though.
How come the majority are like this then mate?
It's because you chose to look at those lowered that way. The others don't take so many pictures so you don't see them as much.
But my coilovers on the front are as low as they will go! Just doesn't make sense...
#24: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: PUG91, Location: ShropshirePosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 3:03 pm ---- Here's a quick photoshop so all can see what it looks like very slight difference but I think it's all it needs, looks odd both ways tbh lol
#25: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: kingdom200, Location: Leamington SpaPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 3:04 pm ---- im not guna add to the lowering comments although i agree with the above..... on a positive note mate its looking really nice love silver colour
#26: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: Ali_H, Location: Chichester, SussexPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 3:05 pm ---- Don't cry about it mate, people just saying what they think at the end of the day.
#27: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: PUG91, Location: ShropshirePosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 3:06 pm ----
Ali_H wrote:
Don't cry about it mate, people just saying what they think at the end of the day.
Definately car looks stunning! very clean, and the wheels suit it down to the ground
#28: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: JordGJ, Location: Leeds / West MidlandsPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 3:16 pm ---- Looks nice, bit low at the back, and paint your sills black with some hammerite or stonechip or something i think it looks cack when you can see them under the car
#29: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: rttam, Location: devonPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 3:20 pm ---- heres mine just to give you an idea of what it would look like slightly more of a nose down stance on 17's but tbh its your car and if your happy with it like it is i wouldnt worry
#30: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: JordGJ, Location: Leeds / West MidlandsPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 3:22 pm ---- ^ perfect stance on 17s that
#31: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: rttam, Location: devonPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 3:22 pm ----
snow_n_low wrote:
^ perfect stance on 17s that
cheers mate
#32: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 3:24 pm ---- Does nobody drive hot hatches as they were supposed to be driven? Or are they just McDonalds car park cars?
#33: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: rttam, Location: devonPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 3:26 pm ----
Edward wrote:
Does nobody drive hot hatches as they were supposed to be driven? Or are they just McDonalds car park cars?
yep! i live in the middle of the country and 90% of the driving i do is fast windy b roads hence why i bought a hot hatch
#34: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: JordGJ, Location: Leeds / West MidlandsPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 3:31 pm ----
rttam wrote:
Edward wrote:
Does nobody drive hot hatches as they were supposed to be driven? Or are they just McDonalds car park cars?
yep! i live in the middle of the country and 90% of the driving i do is fast windy b roads hence why i bought a hot hatch
No mine is a 1.1 there is nothing hot about it so i might as well tart it up and sit at maccies all night safe
#35: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: europug, Location: londonPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 3:44 pm ---- Jay at the mo mine sits same as yours, seal panel wise it's even but for sum reason front arch looks higher then the back some times it jus depends on how low the collies allow u to go, I wernt happy so I took helper springs out n lowered front more, me rear is same as yours
But I think yours is spot on
#36: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: kingdom200, Location: Leamington SpaPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 3:53 pm ----
europug wrote:
Jay at the mo mine sits same as yours, seal panel wise it's even but for sum reason front arch looks higher then the back some times it jus depends on how low the collies allow u to go, I wernt happy so I took helper springs out n lowered front more, me rear is same as yours
But I think yours is spot on
sorry to steal thread but man i love your car haha
#37: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: NorthantsBen, Location: Raunds, NorthamptonshirePosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 4:24 pm ---- Love them alloys
Mine sat like this on 15" alloys with the nose down a bit, handled good, a local tight corner I could take it at double speed once I lowerd it....
If you like your car how it is leave it, it's your car, that's what counts
#38: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: europug, Location: londonPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 4:39 pm ---- ^. Wot he said lol
Kingdom cheers mate
#39: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: wardie_206, Location: Rayleigh, essexPosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 4:42 pm ----
NorthantsBen wrote:
Love them alloys
Mine sat like this on 15" alloys with the nose down a bit, handled good, a local tight corner I could take it at double speed once I lowerd it....
If you like your car how it is leave it, it's your car, that's what counts
love how that sits ben!! not jealous at all............... lol
#40: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: NorthantsBen, Location: Raunds, NorthamptonshirePosted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 4:48 pm ---- I do miss it
#41: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: Jay206-GTi, Location: MansfieldPosted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 11:03 am ---- [quote="wardie_206"]
NorthantsBen wrote:
Love them alloys
Mine sat like this on 15" alloys with the nose down a bit, handled good, a local tight corner I could take it at double speed once I lowerd it....
love how that sits ben!! not jealous at all............... lol
Hmm...agree that its sat low, but, if you were to straighten your front wheels i can guarantee (looking and going by this pic) that the gap between tyre and arch is MUCH greater than that of the rear, which...if what i've been reading off some of the ''professionals'' on here - is not nose down?
Pretty much, if not more so, in the same boat as me yet mine gets a hammering and yours gets praised....
Very nice car though mate
#42: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: Jay206-GTi, Location: MansfieldPosted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 11:08 am ----
europug wrote:
Jay at the mo mine sits same as yours, seal panel wise it's even but for sum reason front arch looks higher then the back some times it jus depends on how low the collies allow u to go, I wernt happy so I took helper springs out n lowered front more, me rear is same as yours
But I think yours is spot on
COMPLETELY AGREE
#43: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: Jay206-GTi, Location: MansfieldPosted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 11:11 am ----
Edward wrote:
Does nobody drive hot hatches as they were supposed to be driven? Or are they just McDonalds car park cars?
Nobody but you it seems...
#44: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: NorthantsBen, Location: Raunds, NorthamptonshirePosted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 11:21 am ----
Jay206-GTi wrote:
Hmm...agree that its sat low, but, if you were to straighten your front wheels i can guarantee (looking and going by this pic) that the gap between tyre and arch is MUCH greater than that of the rear, which...if what i've been reading off some of the ''professionals'' on here - is not nose down?
Pretty much, if not more so, in the same boat as me yet mine gets a hammering and yours gets praised....
there was nose down, the way i can tell that is because a jack fitted under rear sill not at the front
#45: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: Harry, Location: StaffordPosted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 11:31 am ---- Like it so much more, when as you say, it's flush to the ground. If you aren't finding it annoying to drive definately keep it.
#46: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: Jay206-GTi, Location: MansfieldPosted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 1:22 pm ----
Harry wrote:
Like it so much more, when as you say, it's flush to the ground. If you aren't finding it annoying to drive definately keep it.
Thanks for the comment mate.
I'm defo keeping it sat how it is though, it just seems correctly sat/positioned whatever angle you look at it and not lowered like a drag car.
#47: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: Howey, Location: Kings LynnPosted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 5:06 pm ---- Mine is lowered so it is slightly nose down, can see very well in this pic but I dont have any others atm...
#48: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: Jay794, Location: Sheffield/Chesterfield/DronfieldPosted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 10:15 am ---- Great looking car, but it looks like you put a few too many bricks in the boot. It would look far nicer if you raised the rear by a about 10-20mm, just so its level and not riding under the arches
#49: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: b47t0n, Location: sheffieldPosted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 10:37 am ---- Love the ride Hight on the rear looks spot on that how low I wish mine was as it's not quiet low enougth
Very clean smart 206 you have there thought pal
Well done !
#50: Re: My slammed GTi has a new set of rims!! AT LAST... Author: Schumi, Location: Istanbul / TurkeyPosted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 4:28 pm ---- I hate car look when back of car is lower than front of car.
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