MK1 GTI CAB BLACK on 17s
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MK1 GTI CAB BLACK on 17s
Picked this up and it looked ok but found the roof to be leaking and few little things but SORTED now
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It's not standard, but not too far from it, clean and simple.
peace.
'83 Black GTI Cab on BBS RAs - DreamBoat 3000'
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wondering how's the ride like with the 17" wheels ???
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Yeah i did plastic the weld the front bumper mate thought id try to do it right.
The rides not to bad its hard but its dropped 60mm but its liveable and handles well. Had to trim the front a bit but not much and they dont catch on the back there 7.5x17 fitted with 215/40 17
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