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Discuss Suspension, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
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Photo Hosting is now enabled
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Hi All
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Last post by AshLeMacq
Mon Mar 08, 2004 10:10 pm
Split-rims...
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cyhliu »
Thu Feb 26, 2004 5:05 pm
Chaps, just a general question...something that I've been pondering over, why have split-rims...I mean what is the purpose? I know there are 2 and...
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Last post by cyhliu
Sat Feb 28, 2004 8:25 pm
Lowering MK5 Polo SDI
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zahir_213 »
Wed Feb 18, 2004 9:03 pm
Hi all,
need a little help with lowering my MK5 Polo SDI
First of all I dont need to go extremly low so that I cant even make it over speed bumps,...
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Last post by Scorpio1
Fri Feb 27, 2004 12:51 am
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Last post by hayesey
Tue Feb 17, 2004 10:48 am
Mk1 Caliper Conversion
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Jabemeister »
Tue Jan 27, 2004 10:51 pm
Hi! heard u can convert Mk1 Polo front brakes with Mk1 golf calipers.(is this just to convert to vented discs rather than solid?) :oops: ...is this a...
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Last post by madmatt
Sun Feb 15, 2004 1:59 pm
HOW low can i go?? vw polo mk5
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polopowah »
Tue Feb 10, 2004 6:51 pm
hi
i was just wondering how low ppl have been able to go with coilovers on a mk5 2000 1.0litre, as i had a look at the rear bumper and im worried...
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Last post by polopowah
Thu Feb 12, 2004 4:12 pm
Alloy Wheel Repair.
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Petrified »
Mon Feb 02, 2004 5:28 pm
Dunno if this is of any use... sounds decent enough though.
> Wonder if anyone has damaged scruffy looking alloy wheels, they would like
> to have...
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Last post by rooboy
Tue Feb 03, 2004 1:14 pm
can they take it
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dubpolo »
Sun Feb 01, 2004 8:56 pm
will the 1.0L suspenshion cope with the weight of the 1.4 16V
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Last post by dubpolo
Sun Feb 01, 2004 8:56 pm
Refurbing BBS
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jakethesnake »
Sun Feb 01, 2004 1:18 am
I've got myself some BBS RA's to have refurbed for my 16V.
Should I have them refinished to factory spec or should I get the rims polished and the...
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Last post by KarlM
Sun Feb 01, 2004 5:18 pm
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Last post by chubbster
Sat Jan 31, 2004 10:37 pm
Got Stretch?
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Speedlaw »
Tue Jan 20, 2004 8:23 pm
I don't really recall us having a discussion on this topic before, so here goes.
Has anyone found (either through experience, or through a guide...
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Last post by Speedlaw
Wed Jan 28, 2004 3:42 pm
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Last post by polokris
Wed Jan 28, 2004 12:20 pm
lupo 1.6GTi engine conversion
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Phoenix »
Fri Jan 23, 2004 12:02 am
as the title says and its going into a MkII breadvan...........anyone know of any problems i would have off the top of their head
also i wanna try...
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Last post by Phoenix
Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:08 am
MK1 Chassis Tips
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Jabemeister »
Fri Jan 16, 2004 9:44 pm
Just got a 77 mk1!..... :D
Wondering what fixed height dampers & lowering springs/poly bush kit to go for....(dont wanna lower too much)
cheers! :D
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Last post by Jabemeister
Fri Jan 16, 2004 9:44 pm
BBS Split Rims
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Mikeyw »
Thu Jun 26, 2003 2:21 pm
I damaged my wheels last month and have found some white marks on the rims. :cry:
Any tips on getting rid of the white marks? I'm not going to use...
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Last post by cyhliu
Sat Jan 10, 2004 5:46 pm
GTI Gear Box
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blackgti »
Wed Jan 07, 2004 9:43 pm
Ok, now does any of the moderaters or administrators know how to tighten up the linkages on the gear box as I think mine are coming loose again. I'm...
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Last post by cyhliu
Sat Jan 10, 2004 5:38 pm
Anyone recognise these rims?
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KarlM »
Sun Oct 19, 2003 6:44 pm
Think there Audi ones but not sure...
Anyone know what sizes there available in as well.
cheers
Karl
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Last post by danny842003
Sat Jan 10, 2004 4:41 pm
BBS RX2 Split Rims
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CBurns »
Thu Oct 02, 2003 12:52 pm
Could someone give me some advice???
I'm a new member (that new that i don't pick my Polo GTI up until 5 o'clock on Friday 3/10) and will be...
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Last post by simrich
Tue Dec 30, 2003 12:39 pm
advice needed on further lowering !
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fismail »
Fri May 09, 2003 10:59 am
I drive this car ..
What I want to know is the following , I have 195/50/15 TWT in ZA tires !
The car has shortened gas shocks front and rear ,...
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Last post by Speedlaw
Mon Dec 08, 2003 11:06 am
rear breaks
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dubpolo »
Sun Dec 07, 2003 12:53 am
hi,
will the rear breaks on a 1.4 16V 6N polo fit onto the 1.0?
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Last post by Speedlaw
Mon Dec 08, 2003 11:03 am
Need help on 9N wheel fitment
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dermk4 »
Sun Dec 07, 2003 8:29 am
Will 17x7.5 ET30 wheels fit into the 9N front wheel wells without rubbing or sticking out? Anyone has photos to show?
Also will they be fine when...
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Last post by dermk4
Sun Dec 07, 2003 4:21 pm
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Last post by hairnet600
Mon Dec 01, 2003 8:36 pm
wheel spacers
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jakethesnake »
Wed Nov 26, 2003 10:17 pm
I bought a pair of 5mm eibach wheel spacers recently. Do you think I will be ok using these with the standard vw wheel bolts ?.
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Last post by SpikeyG40
Sat Nov 29, 2003 4:49 pm
brake conversation mk5 to mk4
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pollock »
Fri Oct 31, 2003 4:03 pm
right am about to buy a mk 5 polo gti set up to put on my mk 4 all want t know is wot do i need and easy is it to fit as i want the bigger front...
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Last post by pollock
Sun Nov 23, 2003 4:19 pm
Which 185-50 R14 Tyres ?
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hardhitter »
Wed Nov 19, 2003 11:53 pm
Can anyone recommend any makes of tyre in this size ? I need something fairly grippy and good in most conditions, but they need to last me a while....
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Last post by Nelson_Wilbury
Sat Nov 22, 2003 11:18 pm
Advice
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Drago »
Tue Oct 21, 2003 4:24 pm
I know this has been asked a million times before but if I put 16 wheels on a mk4 and then drop it by 40mm then do I have to work on the archs?
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Last post by mick_in_dpk
Wed Nov 19, 2003 12:37 pm
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Last post by mick_in_dpk
Wed Nov 19, 2003 12:24 pm
Knocking noise on mk4
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jakethesnake »
Sun Nov 16, 2003 10:17 pm
My 16V makes a knocking noise from the front left when hitting some bumps in the road.
It's lowered approx 40mm on Eibach springs. I can't find...
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Last post by harry
Wed Nov 19, 2003 7:20 am
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Last post by KarlM
Sat Nov 15, 2003 1:02 pm
Wheel swap
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KarlM »
Wed Nov 12, 2003 12:30 am
i've got the chance to swap my 17in Team Dynamics Monzas (see for sig) for some TSW Hock Rs... still in 17, but give that Euro look.....
whats...
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Last post by dub envy
Thu Nov 13, 2003 5:42 pm
Opinions on TSW reflex's
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TONY »
Fri Nov 07, 2003 9:18 pm
just one of many candidates for my choice of 15 s.
they're getting quite popular, but i like the chunk factor of 'em. shame they dont do them in...
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Last post by TONY
Wed Nov 12, 2003 7:41 pm
Suspention and wheels
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dub_nutta »
Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:38 pm
I have jsut got a MK2 1300S i want to lower it a bit and jsut improve the suspention as it's a little tired.
I am planning on polly bushes for the...
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Last post by hardhitter
Sat Nov 01, 2003 9:36 pm
Bad News
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MYpoloGti »
Sun Oct 26, 2003 1:07 pm
well i might have to sell me 17 cos i phoned JBS up and they said theres nothing they can do bar flair the archers and use spacers :cry: and i didnt...
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Last post by Speedlaw
Wed Oct 29, 2003 9:11 pm
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Last post by hardhitter
Tue Oct 21, 2003 10:18 pm
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Last post by TONY
Mon Oct 20, 2003 6:32 pm
Mk3 Breadvan on Pirelli P's
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Kovstarr »
Thu Oct 16, 2003 10:13 pm
I have a Mk3 Polo Genesis 1272cc Squareback and I'm after some advice , I want to fit Pirelli P's , but am unsure about tyre sizes an arch clearence...
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Last post by hardhitter
Thu Oct 16, 2003 11:50 pm
help required
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harry »
Wed Aug 27, 2003 12:13 am
i'm debating on the polish look or standard shine for the design90's, will be getting the new tyres on this thursday thought while the tyres are off...
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Last post by harry
Sat Oct 04, 2003 10:10 am
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Last post by david burton
Tue Sep 30, 2003 3:53 pm
wheel ET ratings!?!
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chubbster »
Wed Sep 17, 2003 2:23 am
a quick joke for u before i get into this....
wots E.T. short for?
so he can fit in his spaceship.......boom boom!
right anyway, ive been...
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Last post by chubbster
Sat Sep 20, 2003 7:44 pm
FAO Alex Porsche 40 Series
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jazzypolo »
Tue Sep 02, 2003 8:30 pm
Been looking thru the Porsche Design 90 posts (Very tempting I must say) and you mentioned a 40 series wheel.
Is this the teledial design, or...
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Last post by harry
Thu Sep 04, 2003 12:10 am
Noise: Je ne comprende pas
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Speedlaw »
Tue Sep 02, 2003 1:56 pm
Probably misspelled that, but anyway:
There's noises coming from the front of the car, when going through small potholes and/or up and down sharpish...
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Last post by Speedlaw
Tue Sep 02, 2003 7:28 pm
cheapest place for a suspension kit???
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chubbster »
Sun Aug 31, 2003 1:56 am
im after changing my dampers and keeping my standard springs (for the moment im trying to be insurance invisible!) any suggestions of a good cheap...
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Last post by chubbster
Mon Sep 01, 2003 11:15 pm
Toyo T1-S's
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Josh_PoloGTi »
Mon Oct 14, 2002 8:53 pm
Hi
Has anyone used Toyo T1-S's before?
I got 2 fitted to the rear of my GTi tonight and I can't believe how sticky they feel! Really sorted the...
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Last post by chubbster
Fri Aug 29, 2003 11:48 pm
tracking
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harry »
Fri Aug 29, 2003 7:46 pm
Which is the best place to use for tracking if the car is low?? and how effective were they ie spot on...i had mine done from kwikfit but as big...
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Last post by harry
Fri Aug 29, 2003 11:39 pm
Rubber
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harry »
Sat Aug 23, 2003 6:19 pm
Hey guys what tyres are you running on your motors at the mo? i'm running michelin pilot sport on my standard bbs, pirelli pzero neros' on the momo...
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Last post by Josh_PoloGTi
Mon Aug 25, 2003 9:59 am
9n coilovers
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mk4polo »
Fri Aug 22, 2003 3:48 pm
Ive been searching for a set of coilovers for the 9n that go lower than 60mm but with no luck!! i was told FKs go to 110mm, but it seems they only do...
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Last post by polo2k
Sun Aug 24, 2003 2:16 pm
porsche wheels
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harry »
Fri Jul 04, 2003 9:35 am
Just ordered my porsche rims yesterday will be arriving for next thursday (can't wait) :D :D i managed to get 6x16 with 195/45 tyres design 90 they...
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Last post by harry
Thu Aug 14, 2003 10:52 pm
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Last post by KarlM
Mon Aug 11, 2003 5:37 pm
What alloys are these?
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_Spud_ »
Fri Aug 08, 2003 10:17 am
Hey all, I have seen these alloys on a lot of polo’s, but I cannot find them in the VW brochure for the polo 9N.
Are they factory fit or after...
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Last post by Speedlaw
Sat Aug 09, 2003 5:51 pm
strange noise
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harry »
Wed Jul 16, 2003 4:44 pm
I'm noticing a strange noise coming from the front of the car, it's been lowered on h&r coilovers and is running quite low the tyres are in the...
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Last post by harry
Tue Aug 05, 2003 1:47 pm
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