MK8 GTI

2022 Volkswagen GTI S, 6 speed, Oryx White

Installed:

KW V3 from KW Suspension
Camber kit from Euro Sport Accessories | Parts4vw
OEM MK8 Clubsport spoiler from BMP Tuning
OEM MK8 Clubsport exhaust & valance from Deutsch Auto Parts
Opti-coat ceramic installed by CE Detail
Stud kit from Motorsport Hardware
Smoked fender reflector from Badgeskins
Llumar IRX 40% tint installed by The Tint Labs
Smoked Dynamic turn signals from Aliexpress
Front plate center mount (no holes) - Legit Speed Design
Piano Black Mirror caps from Aliexpress

Installation:

Kormodiv Inc, Pure Motorsport, HG Performance

Ordered:

Euro taillights from Aliexpress
aerofabb Front & Side - aerofabb

Previous:

Solo-werks S1 coilovers from Suspension Source

Awaiting order:

New wheels, because wheel whore
Big brake kit
Rear swaybar

Wheel Fitment

18"

18x9 ET42 - 245/40/18 or 255/35/18 - Flush, clean
18x9 ET45 - 245/40/18 or 255/35/18 - Super safe
18x9 ET38-40 - 245/40/18 or 255/35/18 - Aggressive, add camber
18x8.5 ET35 - 225/40/18 or 235/40/18 - Flush
18x8 - Just don't do it, say no.

19"

19x9 ET42 - 245/40/18 or 255/35/18 - Flush, clean
19x9 ET45 - 245/40/18 or 255/35/18 - Super safe
19x9 ET38-40 - 245/40/18 or 255/35/18 - Aggressive, add camber
19x8.5 ET35 - 225/40/18 or 235/40/18 - Flush, add camber
19x8 - Just don't do it, say no.

** Please make sure you do alignment with lowering, specifically the toe specs since some vehicles come with toe out.

*** 255 width tires need ET42 or lower, rear fuel tube interference possible

**** Aggressive/flush fitment always pushes the clearance, please take these recommendations with your own caution.

Also refer to Apex Wheel Fitment for MK8 here.

Suspension Recommendations

Budget Priority

$599 Solowerks S1
$1275 ST X

Comfort Priority:

$1400 ST XA
$2599 KW V3 (Best balance)
$2000 KW V2
$1600 KW V1

Track Performance Priority:

$1399 Bilstein EVO S (Best balance)
$1450 BC DR-Series (8G/10G)
$2800 Ohlin Road & Track

Low Height Priority:

$1450 BC DR-Series Extreme Low (10G/12G)
$1200 BC BR-Series Extreme Low (10G/12G)

Who the hell providing these recommendations? My name is Lon, I'm the founder of Big SOCAL EURO (Since 2002). I've been into car culture since the '90s and have experienced many different products and wanted to be able to provide recommendations. They are a combination of personal experience and working with industry experts.

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