I Bagged My 500BHP Golf R

[@nikkosx]

this is a very insightful video and your car looks amazing. thank you

[@S3Ranj]

Easy James. I'm running in/around the same power as you are. I'm currently running coilovers, and I love them. However, I'm now in need of air, and have purchased the same system as you. Genuine question, how do these perform?

[@iamsorry3677]

Is it possible to "hide" the air suspension so you can still use the truck normally? Thanks in advance.

[@drivenbyboost]

Super happy for you man. Airlift Performance is 👌🏼. Honestly the car handles way better than stock set up with springs. Air ride has come a long way and nothing beats height adjustability on the fly!

[@robbylebotha]

Is this OEM Cardis rim already a 19inch? In South Africa the R comes standard with 19inch Cardis or Pretoria rim.

[@AaronMartinDavid]

WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU INSTALL IT! But oh well c'est la vie!

[@jamesr50]

Aaron Martin I’ve made a start and it’s hidden so I can use my boot, I’ll keep you guys up to date on it👍🏻

[@chasequam5933]

Do you think with those same rims in the 19 I can do the same fitment?

[@marklane5759]

Lovely! Looking at getting air ride myself for my mk7 golf R. Can I ask what size diameter struts do these take is it the 50mm or the 55mm?

[@austinabraham2238]

Most VW's sit low without any notching I got a 2018 polo aw 1.0 tsi on coils and it sits very low it even tucks and does not rub and I have not done anything to the arches

[@olegbraniste575]

Hi James, Wondering why you changed your wheels to the Cadiz ones? Also, did you change your front headlights too? The LED shoe-horse looks brighter and more bluies !

[@BrianXBurma]

Love seeing the hate from people who have never had or ridden in a bagged setup. Love the car, love the setup. You’ll be very happy with it. 🤙

[@jamesr50]

xvxmk6 yep people assume bags drive bad for some reason, and so far I’m loving it and the drive is nice🙌🏻💯

[@cheesesteakjimmy2076]

Tbh I do like the air suspension 👍. How much was the kit again?

[@jamesr50]

David mcgloan so this is airlift’s performance kit RRP was £3000 I had it on sale for £2400 somthing and thankyou🙏🏻

[@cheesesteakjimmy2076]

@@jamesr50 looks a good bit of kit 👌 you have spent a few quid on that car now 😂

[@jamesr50]

David mcgloan I try not to think about it🙈

[@reset1101]

Car looks mint sitting on the ground. Cant wait to see how the boot finally looks and how it performs in corners when you go b-road bashing.

[@jamesr50]

reset1101 Ive made a start on it and I’m gonna try keep it hidden so I can still use the boot and I can’t wait to give it a good drive to see how well they handle🙌🏻 and Thankyou🙏🏻

[@jimjo2914]

Sits lovely! Love your content mate look forward to more videos in the future!

[@Lewis_Treff97]

Tbh I'd love to bag my Golf. Only owned it a couple weeks but got loads of ideas I want to do

[@bendude6748]

Looks good, good call not messing around with the arches, I’ve seen them at car shows like almost new cars with the paint rubbed off, kinda defeats the point of spending money on the car if you’re gonna let it rust lol.

[@jamesr50]

Bendude it’s not a good look is it I also want to keep use able so I can still give it a good hoon🚀🙌🏻

[@andresdubz]

what is your tire setup bro

[@thomassabol4565]

Amazing. The car 🚗 is sitting so pretty. Well done mate. Taking to another level.

[@jamesr50]

Thomas Sabol Thanks Im also waiting on the r400 kit🙌🏻

[@jasonshin2980]

Did you need any spacers ?

[@Matt7.5_R]

Looks good mate👍🏼 where did you buy the kit from?

[@jamesr50]

CarMadGuy I had it from Drift works they had a 15% off sale on👍🏻

[@Matt7.5_R]

jamesr50 cheers mate. The Bola’s will look sick once on the car

[@alvaritogp1]

Cool 👍 can’t wait to see it in 19’s

[@jamesr50]

Álvaro Guerrero Puy Thanks will be 100% better💯🙌🏻

[@freemode-aj6678]

Can u explain the ride height u drive at in the next video plz also would like to see it too. Looks great mate👍👍

[@Kevin_MK7RSR]

Beautiful 👍🏻. Please do a review of how it drives, handles and feels. Especially compared to stock, lowering springs, and/or coils.

[@WhosWLKO]

Bags look insane mate, smashing it

[@jamesr50]

Wilko. 〈3 Thankyou😁🙏🏻

[@antonyv8171]

James are you still getting a BBK?

[@DavidZangy]

hello my friend, which camera are you using for recording ?

[@jamesr50]

David Zangy I use the cannon g7x mark 2 👍🏻

[@brunty8148]

Looks well good on air ride bro

[@jamesr50]

Brunty Thankyou🙌🏻😁

[@360FAMOUZ360]

Looks ace mate! Fairly going all in on this car👍🏻

[@grantod1]

Be interested to see your thoughts on handling with these James, if you don’t try, you don’t know! 👍

[@jamesr50]

grantod1 so far I’m really impressed but I will put them through their paces👍🏻

[@LouieP1110]

bags + pretorias are mint. Get some on there!

[@Max_Thunder]

Dude, it looks sick!

[@jamesr50]

Jason Cunningham Nice one Thankyou👍🏻

[@craighumphreys4263]

Looks sick bro 🤙✌️

[@kdoran709]

What do you do for a living?

[@jamesr50]

Keith Doran nothing special I work at a garage and KZbin is a nice help😁

[@Master321v]

Nooooooooooooo Now you ruined your car! Öhlins R&T would be the perfect choice.

[@jamesr50]

Master321v opps🤣

[@jamiedoyle2813]

Love it

[@TIM612826]

It dont look right, but i like it! 🤦‍♂️. Nice explanation m8 how to install. Maybe u could put the air tank on the spolier Lol.

[@Streetmodz-Joe]

NIIICEE 👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿

[@Honky_Konky_Phooey]

Sorry James you have ruined a damned good car, looks awful when sitting without air , you should have bought some top end coilovers, it’s a performance car not some riced out fiesta, sorry bud a big fat thumbs down on this one 👎😔

[@ieuanbebb555]

Guessing you missed the BC coilovers that were on it for ages then then

[@Honky_Konky_Phooey]

ieuan bebb nope and I meant better then them, like Bilstein club sport,James is a nice lad he has his car tuned by my tuner but I’m sorry you don’t fit air ride to a super fast car, it’s his choice and I respect that 👍 and I will still continue to watch and enjoy his channel 👍

[@ieuanbebb555]

I think the fiesta comment was a bit much and I get that bags are not everyone's cuppa but as far as performance goes you've gotta remember this is a "daily" so yeah maybe bags won't the most power and grip efficient but they do look good and can provide quite a firm ride if a track day was in order

[@Honky_Konky_Phooey]

ieuan bebb we will have to agree to disagree I’m afraid like you say each to there own 👍

[@francois0013]

James, too much is like not enough...

[@stevebbkny2394]

🤦🏻‍♂️

[@fbf01]

Atrocious

[@carlosspicyweiner642]

Looks awful sitting on the floor 🙅🏼‍♂️

[@johndearn9457]

James, I think you have lost your way slightly, too many things going on, sorry but I’m out.!!!