Hi guys,

Just joined as I've just got an 03 Superb TDI 100 Classic and loving it.

I want to modify it slightly with a wheels/sus upgrade, but as I haven't done this on a car before I have a few questions.

Excuse the n00bness - I'd ideally like to go down baker21's route as his car looks the business. So would be looking at KW1's with 19" wheels.

- as it's quite a lot to fork out for at the same time, can I just put the 19s on and ride like that for a while until I get the KW1s? Or KW1s first then 19s? Will this affect the car in any way?

- spacers: are these needed and what do I need to get here if I do need them? Are they just for style or function purposes?

- is there anything I can fit myself (not too confident on doing the sus)?

- lastly, the car is 100 bhp which is fine, but as I tend to want the best things for it, should I get a 130bhp remap? prob not needed, but thought I'd ask.

Many thanks in advance - really just looking for advice on wheel/sus setup as I want it done properly and not something that will wreck the car/whels/sus if not done correctly.

Cheers!

It won't effect it but it will look silly with the stilt look.

To try and help you out mate I would suggest the following:

- Lower the car first as fitting larger wheels will make the Superb look like it's on stilts;

- You don't have to spend a fortune on suspension if you don't want too, there are some good kits around a lot cheaper than KW if money is a problem;

- You also don't have to spend a fortune on wheels as there are plenty of wheels around in places such as Edition38 providing you know what offset and wheel width you need;

- Spacers help to compensate for the offset and wheel widths depending on what you go for so you don't necessarily need them;

As for engine remapping I am afraid I know little about this............:(

To try and help you out mate I would suggest the following:

- Lower the car first as fitting larger wheels will make the Superb look like it's on stilts;

- You don't have to spend a fortune on suspension if you don't want too, there are some good kits around a lot cheaper than KW if money is a problem;

- You also don't have to spend a fortune on wheels as there are plenty of wheels around in places such as Edition38 providing you know what offset and wheel width you need;

- Spacers help to compensate for the offset and wheel widths depending on what you go for so you don't necessarily need them;

As for engine remapping I am afraid I know little about this............:(

Hi Baker21! thanks for the response mate.

Sounds sensible regarding the suspension - can you recommend any other sets then that are cheaper than, but as suitable as the KW V1s?

Cheers

Not sure if Bluefin do a map for the 100 but it would be worth giving Kate a call at JKM to find out

and this what a standard classic looks like on 17" wheels

Hi Baker21! thanks for the response mate.

Sounds sensible regarding the suspension - can you recommend any other sets then that are cheaper than, but as suitable as the KW V1s?

Cheers

Sure can mate, there was another user on here running an Elegance Superb with V-Maxx Coilovers, I managed to get a spin in his motor and the ride felt pretty good to me...........

More information can be found here:

Superb Coilovers | V-Maxx Suspension

(I think you will find the kit can be sourced cheaper on eBay..........)

Sure can mate, there was another user on here running an Elegance Superb with V-Maxx Coilovers, I managed to get a spin in his motor and the ride felt pretty good to me...........

More information can be found here:

Superb Coilovers | V-Maxx Suspension

(I think you will find the kit can be sourced cheaper on eBay..........)

...or Weitec's. They're a direct comparison actually, same as the KW V1 but mild steel instead of stainless.

how much of a job is it to fit the kit?

...or Weitec's. They're a direct comparison actually, same as the KW V1 but mild steel instead of stainless.

Weitec is a KW Brand and is therefore a little cheaper but not as cheap as V-Maxx..............

how much of a job is it to fit the kit?

Depends where you go mate but I managed to get my kit fitted for £25 a corner............