So the car wont 'look' like its riding really high if you go from 17" to 19" and not change to lowered springs?
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So the car wont 'look' like its riding really high if you go from 17" to 19" and not change to lowered springs?
Normally you would lower the tyre profile when changing the rim size so the rolling diameter does not change (or only by a few %).
Bigger wheels look cool, but less tyre profile means the 1st point of suspension (the air in the tyre) is reduced, making the ride often rougher. If the new rims weigh more, the unsprung weight can change the handling, normally in a negative way, but depends on the rest of the suspension setup.
Are we talking about something different here?
+ 1.
I have the ACC and the 18" combination. Although it will make Sydney's roads fell better when 'confort' setting is selected it's not that noticable on a freeway (IMO). I guess depends on the roads you'll be using the most. I would have been kicking myself now if a heve lost out on the xenons over the ACC. I think the xenons should be the first on your wish list, folowed by 18", leather, ............. ACC somewhere in the bottom half (again IMO).
Good luck
dont get started on the leather!!! another one of those bloody can do-do without issues :brutal:
Sorry that's right. I wasnt thinking properly before I replied.
Tyre profile will most likely make up for most of the gap.
ACC is worth it just drive one with and one without back to back big difference.
I only ticked 4 boxes , DSG , 18 inch wheels, Bi-Xenon , and ACC.
Why ? Cause I could . . . . and . . . . I love gadgets.
Hoping the Comfort will suit the missus , and I can chuck it into sport if I want.
Thanks for the comments guys. The non-ACC car certainly seemed stiff enough for a sports car.. so the real question is whether the comfort mode is noticeably softer to the standard mode.
My thinking is essentially the same. ACC is down the list, but whether the box will get ticked, im still not sure. Looks like im going to have to find a dealer that has a demonstrator with ACC fitted.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sute
Can you post back when you test drive. I think ACC will make this machine corner much better and generally safer, as well as a nicer family ride. But if its not that different then maybe the $ should go to something else.Quote:
Originally Posted by Super
I have ACC on my stock 17s and the difference is marked. Just drive over a speed hump and you'll feel a huge difference between comfort and sport.
ACC was a must for me when ordering.
The Sport mode also makes the steering a little more responsive and handles corners like a rock.
IMO - an excellent $1500 option.