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Originally Posted by Vekke
I ordered full set of Bridgestone B381 Ecopias 145/80R14 to be able to use the stock magnesium rims and to get cleaner looks to the car. I also did not like the gliding properties of those Toyos :/. Well now when I have the set I can compare those two in paraller. I also have one wicked looking idea conserning the wheel covers. It depends on the tyres will it work as planned.
Mods done so far to the car:
3.5 bars at the tires
Toyo 310 135/80R15 front tires 7% taller gearing
DRL led lights
DIY smooth hubcaps
DIY Front grill block
DIY Smaller mirrors
DIY full smooth undertray
DIY high flow exhaust pipe, also about 7kg lighter
Radio antenna delete
Aero windscreen wipers (no metals)
Weight savings:
rear seat 13kg
exhaust pipe 7kg
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What rims were you using with your 15" tires? BTW I have read this way and that way about those Lupo 3L Fuchs being or not being magnesium I never could figure out if they were or not...
OTTO FUCHS KG
Have you put them on the scale ever? I finally got my Miata wheels with my Bridgestone EP100 175/65R14 put on my Mk3 (24.6lbs/11.1Kg each )
Have you considered at all "playing with" the gearing of the 5th gear? It is fairly easy to swap and the Lupo just like most other VWs (all the way to the Transporters!) share the same internal (same as in compatible) parts for the transmission
My transmission gearing plans even started a debate over here
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