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ya 16s for the elegance package here. 17s came with the avantgarde. Will definitely be getting 19's soon. I was looking into B8 for shocks, around $1000usd for the front and rears. Will look into B6 as well, thank you!


ya, after shocks and rims, don't think i'll be doing anymore modding. Stick to DIYs when i have time, thinking of getting a proper jack and stands to do the shocks myself when the time comes.

Even car washes here are horrible, they lightly water down the car then start scrubbing with a 10 yr old microfiber picked off the ground. 2nd car wash after picking up my new car, it already has swirl marks, now I think I'm the only person in shanghai that self washes their own car in the yard haha.

kevink2

Unlike most people, I prefer the 16" wheels if they clear the calipers. They are great for rough roads, some times I whip around through corners that I'd be afraid to do with 19's.

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Knightmare69

I would suggest you avoid 19's in China, I work in Dongguan and pass through SZ and been around Nanjing and Beijing and on average the roads suck. 18's is the limit and even then I would stick with 17's to be on the safe side. Also, get a good set of lock bolts for your aftermarket wheels if they're brand name.

Yes the car washes are horrible but once in a while you find a place more competent. I get our fty car polished once a year and enforce self washes by our driver the rest of the time. I hand carried cleaning supplies from Hong Kong just for this purpose.

J__

thnx for the suggestion, i'll look into some 18's and see how it'll look. Shanghai roads are not bad, occasional rough patches and potholes out in the burbs but I rarely go there. Though still might be a good idea to go with 18s

Same, I bought some meguiars wax from taobao and was fake, so had my friend bring me some Mothers 3 step wax system from the states haha.

Kevink2: the 16's just about clear the calipers. they look ok for the car but kind of ugly.