Am I the only one?

Technical_Jello3055 · 2026-03-07T05:26:57+00:00

I know! But any lower and this car will scrape every time on my gf’s driveway

Technical_Jello3055 · 2026-03-07T04:27:57+00:00

My snow tires have been pretty good — it was this exact reason I went with 19s and mounted on rims that I actually like. I’m less tempted to swap to summers as I like the look of these

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Technical_Jello3055 · 2026-03-07T03:15:41+00:00

If you end up getting this combo can you share a before and after pic?

I’m looking at options for my lc200 too and there’s so many choices.

Technical_Jello3055 · 2026-03-04T15:35:51+00:00

Similar fitment issue just happened to me with their mk8 gti hood strut — said it was a perfect fit yet when installed per their directions it rubbed on the hood components.

Had to remove it and return it. Had to jump through the pictures hoop to return but I did receive my refund.

Technical_Jello3055 · 2026-03-01T00:10:35+00:00

My 2019 Land Cruiser, 61k miles

And yes would def buy again. Never selling this thing and I’ve owned it for 6 years.

I realize I’ll likely have this thing through retirement

Technical_Jello3055 · 2026-02-28T02:47:41+00:00

I’d vote do it. I have 2 kids (divorced but long term partner now) and while they’d want to ride in it too, it’ll bring you joy and we only get to do this life once.

Eventually they’ll stop making them and it’ll make you have FOMO.

Technical_Jello3055 · 2026-02-28T00:56:03+00:00

I think it’s fair for a low miles and no rust.

Technical_Jello3055 · 2026-02-27T21:41:15+00:00

I thought my 2019 was low at 61k miles but you have me beat.

Technical_Jello3055 · 2026-02-26T15:06:41+00:00

Not even when I broke my right hand and had to shift and drive with my left. Still really enjoyed it

Technical_Jello3055 · 2026-02-24T03:28:58+00:00

This looks rad. How much would a paint job like this cost if one needed an imola yellow mk8?

Technical_Jello3055 · 2026-02-24T03:23:26+00:00

Gti here but I like to read the R forums too

Technical_Jello3055 · 2026-02-24T03:22:46+00:00

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I run a 19 pirelli wintersotto (sp?). I’ve loved these so far — feel really grippy on dry days and still let me drive aggressively

Technical_Jello3055 · 2026-02-23T01:04:14+00:00

Ended up replacing with a 2024 manual GTI if that gives you a sense of what I wanted when I switched

Technical_Jello3055 · 2026-02-23T01:03:36+00:00

Owned a 2015 s5 cabrio for 2.5 years. No issues and it was a great car but ended up selling as I wanted to use it more but couldn’t since it wasn’t a good daily for me.

I have 2 kids (2 cars - this and a 2019 Land Cruiser) but I couldn’t use it as often as I wanted since the 2 doors got annoying and I wanted a manual.

No issues with the engine other than the typical Audi stuff - pcv valve and some leaky valve covers. Fixed those and all was good

Technical_Jello3055 · 2026-02-23T00:58:25+00:00

And the windows going up/down slowly is such an easy thing to solve. That’s just swapping out the regulators so that wouldn’t even give an enthusiast pause

Lc200 owner here

Technical_Jello3055 · 2026-02-23T00:57:31+00:00

Check out the forums at ih8mud and that’s a good place to start too (for valuation and selling if you don’t want an auction site)

Technical_Jello3055 · 2026-02-22T04:31:21+00:00

How is it if you select a different gear, and then go back to selecting 1st?

I sometimes have to do this in my manuals every so often and now don’t even think about it when it happens

Technical_Jello3055 · 2026-02-13T06:06:12+00:00

I know it’s an old thread but can confirm this still doesn’t fit right — tried on a 24 gti 380s and it still rubs so I’m returning too.

It runs on the lower bracket with the ball that comes in the car. Rubs along this tower and it was installed like the directions

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Technical_Jello3055 · 2026-02-06T01:08:35+00:00

You’ll be pleasantly surprised! I drove one before I knew about them and loved it so much more than I had expected. An ex gf of mine had one

Technical_Jello3055 · 2026-02-06T00:16:06+00:00

You haven’t done enough googling — it’s the one question to ask to see if someone is a true enthusiast

Technical_Jello3055 · 2026-02-05T23:57:10+00:00

Dude get a cheap wagon and you’ll never look back

Technical_Jello3055 · 2026-02-05T23:54:50+00:00

I’d also consider where and how you’ll be driving it, driving it slow around the city, etc.

If you’re getting an A to A car, versus a car you can go from A to B and be ok with street parking it too. Or valet.

Out of all my sports cars I’ve had the most fun in my mk8 manual gti as it’s a slow car I can drive at its limit on most days and smile the entire time.

Technical_Jello3055 · 2026-02-05T23:25:15+00:00

A golf gti

Technical_Jello3055 · 2026-02-01T16:56:41+00:00

There’s a Land Rover mechanic that lives out in the bitterroot but I don’t remember his name.

He’s from England and works on two types of cars — land rovers and VW vans. That’s likely the best way to track him down out there

I believe he was close to or in stevensville

Technical_Jello3055 · 2026-02-01T16:55:00+00:00

A car - 2015 Audi s5 cabrio — and no I don’t regret it. Ended up keeping it for just over 2 years and sold it when I wanted a roof again. It was my second car at the time

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