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by Don7601
Fri Aug 25, 2017 8:21 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Coilover /or/ Springs Recommendations ?
Replies: 1
Views: 867

Re: Coilover /or/ Springs Recommendations ?

With your budget I'd suggest H&R Supersport springs (the lower of the 2 options)

Coilovers at this price point are poor quality and the ride will be unbearable.

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by Don7601
Thu Aug 24, 2017 3:46 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Lowering springs
Replies: 6
Views: 1947

Re: Lowering springs

The arch gap on the 6c is one of the worst I've seen. It clearly sits way too high as std. We've added the H&R Supersport springs to the wife's car and it sits great now. It's quite firm however. She runs 215/40 tyres with no issues, but can't comment on your set up unfortunately. Sent from my S...
by Don7601
Wed Aug 23, 2017 11:06 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Lowering springs
Replies: 6
Views: 1947

Re: Lowering springs

You sure that ain't a typo fella?? 225/45 is way too big. OE is 215/40R17.

I'm surprised you ain't rubbing on std springs.

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by Don7601
Tue Jun 13, 2017 7:48 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: New speeding fines
Replies: 5
Views: 1776

Re: New speeding fines

You might be offered the opportunity to attend a speed awareness course.

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by Don7601
Sun Jun 11, 2017 4:47 pm
Forum: Brakes & Suspension
Topic: Polo 6C GTi H&R Springs.
Replies: 7
Views: 7519

Re: Polo 6C GTi H&R Springs.

Y16TJB wrote:SFS?
Yip, still got em.

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by Don7601
Sun Jun 11, 2017 10:21 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Painted plastics
Replies: 4
Views: 1167

Re: Painted plastics

What about gloss black vinyl wrap??

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by Don7601
Fri Jun 09, 2017 9:56 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: New GTI
Replies: 4504
Views: 856423

Re: New GTI

Here's my wife's oryx white with H&R supersport springs (the low ones) They've been on two weeks and she's insisting I take em off and return to standard. Too stiff she reckons. £100 if anyone wants them. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170609/904a37a1860c74f10418e25b169b7b8d.jpg Sent from my...
by Don7601
Fri Jun 09, 2017 9:53 pm
Forum: Brakes & Suspension
Topic: Polo 6C GTi H&R Springs.
Replies: 7
Views: 7519

Re: Polo 6C GTi H&R Springs.

A cleaner picture.
Image

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by Don7601
Fri Jun 09, 2017 8:30 pm
Forum: Brakes & Suspension
Topic: Polo 6C GTi H&R Springs.
Replies: 7
Views: 7519

Re: Polo 6C GTi H&R Springs.

Here's a picture on how it sits.

Image

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by Don7601
Fri Jun 09, 2017 5:57 pm
Forum: Brakes & Suspension
Topic: Polo 6C GTi H&R Springs.
Replies: 7
Views: 7519

Polo 6C GTi H&R Springs.

I fitted these to the wife's car 2 weeks ago and she doesn't like them. Seems they're too stiff for her liking. Personally I think they're great but she's having none of it. So, they're for sale. 2wks old and less than 500 miles on them. Part number is 28974-2 (the low ones) I'm in Scotland, but can...
by Don7601
Thu Jun 01, 2017 8:05 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: New GTI
Replies: 4504
Views: 856423

Re: New GTI

H&R supersport. These are the lower version and make it sit sweet.

Part number is 28974-2.
Get them on eBay for around £120.

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by Don7601
Thu Jun 01, 2017 7:59 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: New GTI
Replies: 4504
Views: 856423

Re: have you modified your polo??

Hi, picked up my new polo gto lasy friday and i love it, but like all of us im thinking how can improve it (if possible). If you had between £400 - £500 to spend on a modification/s what would everyone recommend? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170530/264d808668aa0c512978de02b7e44a50.jpg Sent fr...
by Don7601
Fri May 26, 2017 5:25 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Front shocks leaking oil
Replies: 10
Views: 2241

Re: Front shocks leaking oil

I can get sachs for £45+ vat each. Seems decent value

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by Don7601
Fri May 26, 2017 12:40 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Front shocks leaking oil
Replies: 10
Views: 2241

Re: Front shocks leaking oil

Sounds as though the change in shocks working length with the shorter springs has affected the seals or you twisted the shocks body when refitting and tightening the top bearing- easily done if you slip with the spanner and key. This can break the seals. Yeah, I'm thinking the latter. Having run lo...
by Don7601
Fri May 26, 2017 11:03 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Front shocks leaking oil
Replies: 10
Views: 2241

Re: Front shocks leaking oil

The car has 18k on the clock. Shocks were as new when fitting the springs. Drove for an hour after fitting and parked up. A few hours later there was a large puddle of oil on the drive. No DCC, just normal set up. Surely fitting std springs is not the solution? Must be loads of cars out there runnin...