just wanted to show off my new car and need a bit of advice

just wanted to show you guys my new baby and ask a bit of advise. I had previously owned a golf III but unfortunatelly it came into harms way. So thanks to the good people at RACV who only took 7 months to pay me out i am now the proud new owner of 2002 bora v6

I have just ordered a set of coilover from bilstein (b14's) and am looking forward to picking a nice set of wheel for it. Are any of you guys riding on coilovers and if what are they like.

Also wanted some advice on a new set of wheels, should i go 17 or 18. I want something simple like the original 5 spoke from the v6 bora sports but i dont really want to fork out 400+ for each wheel.

heres some pix of my ride as is, if you guys like i will upload more pix after coilovers are installed


http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...DSC00203-2.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...DSC00202-2.jpg

Looks the goods!

how does it drive? i'm considering one of these as a replacement for my vr6.

18's would look the part. I was actually looking for a bora initially before I got the GTI.

Congrats on the purchase - sorry to hear about the Mk3.

Have you had a look at the S4's wheels? That may be an option for you that maintains the OEM+ look....

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Originally Posted by BlackVr6ix

how does it drive? i'm considering one of these as a replacement for my vr6.

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its a very similar drive to the vr6, perhaps a little quicker of the mark and the gear shifts are shorter plus there is 6 of them:) however the engine is a few years newer then the vr6 therefore i would expect it to perform slightly better also my bora is the 24v and if im correct the vr6 was 12v? In regards to handling they are a bit stiffer around corners than the vr6 but perhaps my mates vr6 had a bit of a shoddy suspension. I will be getting a set of coilovers in the next few days so im sure it will stiffen up things a bit but should be a lot of fun, ill let you know how it goes. if you like the the way the vr6 drives and are not to worried about burning 12l/100k+ around the city you would definately love the bora. if your ever around prahran, melb id be more than happy to take you for a drive

Nice car a SEXY black as well... I always want to know more about Boras. That would be my first option when get a proper job I reckon... I would LOVE to ride in them.. So you reckon the engine sounds similar to VR6, most probably more reliable as well.

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Originally Posted by Soundofav6

Nice car a SEXY black as well... I always want to know more about Boras. That would be my first option when get a proper job I reckon... I would LOVE to ride in them.. So you reckon the engine sounds similar to VR6, most probably more reliable as well.

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OH yeha ... welcome to the forum by the way.

after looking at my mates bora.. 18" is too small.. his got 20" and looks hot...

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Originally Posted by 1DUB2C

after looking at my mates bora.. 18" is too small.. his got 20" and looks hot...

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i didnt even know they fit 20's. did they go straight on?? what kind of wheels are they? i am having trouble finding a good selection of wheels anywhere. seems that all the wheels i like arent available in 5/100. is it a bumpy ride?

hey they fit 20" no problems even after lowering it.. he wants 22" soon.
but.. the wheels his got mite not suit your taste.. haha
http://file021b.bebo.com/10/large/20...976030294l.jpg
http://file024b.bebo.com/13/large/20...976046146l.jpg