I would definitely recommend adding a second finish choice, just in case we start getting to the bottom of the first production run. However, if you don't have a second preference listed, we will reach out at the end of the GB to see if you are open to an alternative setup if there are not enough units of your first choice for allocation. So far, it looks like we have a decent enough spread for just about everyone to end up with their first choice. The only ones risking not getting their first preference are those that wait until the last week of the GB to pledge.
I'm really stoked to hear that there was a positive takeaway from my 17" update, as I want to really focus on technical and educational articles as we continue to grow in the VW community.
For the sake of testing, I went ahead and loaded up 4 70lb sandbags into the back of my wagon and went for a drive on a bumpy road with 2 other passengers. The car was sitting almost an inch lower than normal, and I really pushed it to try and get something to rub. Nothing to report, fortunately!
With that being said, every car can be a bit different taking into consideration tire size/compound, suspension/alignment setup, etc. Hopefully, once these wheels start shipping out, we will have a much better idea as to where the rub limits are for certain models/suspension setups.
-Geirsen