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
aerofabb Front & Side - aerofabb
Maxton Design MK8 Golf R spoiler cap V2 from UroTuning
Opti-coat ceramic installed by CE Detail
Stud kit from Motorsport Hardware
Smoked fender reflector from Badgeskins
Llumar IRX ceramic 40% tint 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
Trunk triangle from Aliexpress
Black emblem covers from Ebay
Euro IQ taillights from Aliexpress
(OEM Part # for 6 pin connector 3B0973813)LED front signal bulb (PWY24W) from Amazon
Installation:
Ordered:
Sportshifters shift knob - Sportshifters
BFI shift boot -Â
Holy Shifter (Short Shifter) - Deutsch Auto Parts
That's it for now ...?
Previous:
Solo-werks S1 coilovers from Suspension Source
Awaiting order:
New wheels, because wheel whore
BBS, HRE, Kinesis (can't decide)Big brake kit
Rear swaybar
Detailing Products Recommendations
Optimum - No Rinse (ONR) - Amazon
McKee's - 37 N-914 - No Rinse - Amazon
Elite Finish - Wash Mist - Direct
P&S Brake Buster Wheel Cleaner - Amazon
Rag Company - Big Sponge - Amazon
Rag Company - Big Drying Microfiber Towel - Amazon
Rag Company - Edgeless 365 Microfiber Towels - Amazon
Rag Company - Microfiber Window Towels - Amazon
Chemical Guys - Microfiber Cleaning Towels Detergent - Amazon
iK Multi Pump Spray (35oz) - Amazon
The Grit Guard Insert - Amazon
5 Gallon Bucket - Harbor Freight
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)
Wheel Fitment Guide
NOTES/DISCLAIMERS:
Please make sure vehicle has alignment complete. Make sure toe specs are proper. Ball Joint camber adjustments actually reduce fender clearance
Tire manufacturer differences in side wall proper (Michelin/BF tend to have more square having less fender clearance)
Aggressive/flush fitment always pushes the clearance, proceed with own caution, since it's typically 2-5mm to fender.
Suspension that pushes out the wheel (example Roll Camber Optimizer RCO) will change the fitment below. Unless you use both geometry changes on strut mount & ball joint location.
18" Wheel
18x9 ET42 - 245/40/18 or 255/35/18 - Flush, clean, favorite fitment
18x9 ET45 - 245/40/18 or 255/35/18 - Flush
18x9 ET38-40 - 245/40/18 or 255/35/18 - Aggressive, add camber
18x9.5 ET38-42 - 245/40/18 or 255/35/18 - Aggressive, add camber
18x9.5 ET45 - 255/35/18 - Fuel tube in rear clearance, need rear spacer
18x8.5 ET35 - 225/40/18 or 235/40/18 - Flush
18x8.5 ET45-47 - 235/40/18 or 245/40/18 - Weak, also most safe (Recommend spacers 5mm f/ 10mm r)
18x8 - Just don't do it, say no. Weak
19" Wheel
19x9 ET42 - 245/35/19 or 255/30/19 - Flush, clean, favorite fitment
19x9 ET45 - 245/35/19 or 255/30/19 - Flush
19x9 ET38-40 - 245/35/19 or 255/30/19 - Aggressive, add camber
19x9.5 ET38-42 - 245/40/18 or 255/35/18 - Aggressive, add camber
19x9.5 ET45 - 255/35/18 - Fuel tube in rear clearance, need rear spacer
19x8.5 ET35 - 225/35/19 or 235/35/19 - Flush, may need camber
19x8.5 ET45-47 - 235/35/19 or 245/35/19 - Weak, also most safe (Recommend spacers 5mm f/ 10mm r)
19x8 - Just don't do it, say no. Weak
** Disclaimers
** 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.Â
HRE Flowform FF21 (Liquid Metal) - 19x8.5 ET47 with Michelin Pilot Sport AS 245/35/19
HRE Flowform FF28 (Liquid Metal) - 19x8.5 ET47 with Michelin Pilot Sport AS 245/35/19
Neuspeed RSe102 (Hyper Black) - 19x9 ET45 with Toyo Proxes Sport 245/35/19
HRE Flowform FF11 (Liquid Metal) - 19x8.5 ET47 with Michelin Pilot AS 245/35/19
HRE Flowform FF10 (Tarmac) - 19x8.5 ET47 with Michelin Pilot AS 245/35/19
Neuspeed RSe11R (Bronze) 18x8.5 ET45 with Toyo Proxes 4 Plus 225/40/18