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Discuss Suspension, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
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Sat Sep 22, 2018 11:56 am
Photo Hosting is now enabled
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Hi All
We've taken the decision to allow users to upload images to the site to save you having to host them externally
In order to do this, when...
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Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:42 am
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Last post by gourtz
Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:01 am
Wheel size and lowering question
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polopowah »
Mon Dec 19, 2005 1:48 pm
hi i know this may sound silly, but i'd thought i would check first
Im currently lowered -75mm on 16's
if i got some 14's would the car naturally sit...
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Last post by polopowah
Mon Dec 19, 2005 4:23 pm
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Last post by Randall
Thu Dec 15, 2005 11:41 am
RH wheels
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danny_boy »
Mon Nov 07, 2005 2:43 pm
where can i get the chrome look RH wheels which member pologti has??
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Last post by M6TT F
Sun Dec 11, 2005 2:40 pm
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Last post by Andrew B
Fri Dec 09, 2005 10:45 am
Tyres? Which are the best?
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Ballyhoo »
Mon May 12, 2003 10:44 am
Hello!
Which are the best tyres to get for a 6.5x16 alloy?
Best for dry/wet conditions but also for value for money(no budget tyres)
I'm looking...
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Last post by Derwin
Tue Dec 06, 2005 8:28 pm
Heavy steering
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blue5250 »
Wed Nov 30, 2005 8:49 pm
Hi
Is the 1.0 ltr polo known for heavy slow speed steering.
I use a VW Transporter and a Jaguar both with with power steering,the Polo is my wifes...
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Tue Dec 06, 2005 12:36 am
coilovers
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warrmr »
Thu Nov 10, 2005 2:56 pm
well i have gone out to ajust the coilies today as the rear is a tad low when i have people in the back and as i have a 100mile journey to see the...
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Last post by warrmr
Thu Nov 10, 2005 2:56 pm
Paint for alloys?
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Gizmo »
Sun Nov 06, 2005 4:42 pm
Can anyone recomend some black paint to use on alloy wheels. Just want to pick out some of the detail with it. Think I want matt not gloss.
Thanks....
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Last post by Gizmo
Sun Nov 06, 2005 4:42 pm
euro look for a mk5 polo
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niks »
Sat Nov 05, 2005 11:11 pm
what sort of alloy sizes would i need tyres and width offsets etc... so i dont go wrong?
cheers
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Last post by dubpolo
Sun Nov 06, 2005 12:43 pm
Coilovers, mk4/5
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vdubit »
Sat Oct 29, 2005 1:42 pm
I need some coilovers for my 6n2 gti. I'm confused as hell as to what ones you can actually get for it. Some companies list the same ones for 6n and...
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Last post by dubpolo
Wed Nov 02, 2005 4:46 pm
Removing rusted on wheels?
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SiDaBa »
Thu Sep 08, 2005 12:11 pm
Right trying to remove my rear wheels last night took me in to darkness and i still couldn't get them off.
I must have smacked each wheel solidly...
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Last post by CARPY25
Fri Oct 28, 2005 7:37 am
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Last post by rob-g
Thu Oct 27, 2005 10:04 pm
Oh dear :( Side mirror
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by
viceroy »
Thu Oct 27, 2005 7:56 am
whoops - wrong forums - could one of the mods please move this - thanks :D
My wife reversed my new car into a truck and pretty much ripped off the...
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Last post by bstardchild
Thu Oct 27, 2005 10:59 am
anti roll bar!!!!
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mikeyspoon »
Thu Oct 20, 2005 12:39 pm
:? i have lowered my 98 polo 16v and i am experienceing the anti roll bars hitting the body!!
does anybody no why this is happening?
could i need new...
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Last post by 16vTej
Tue Oct 25, 2005 1:41 pm
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Last post by ICEYPOLO
Sat Oct 22, 2005 2:13 pm
HOW LOW CAN U GO????
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keepitreal53 »
Sat Oct 15, 2005 9:48 pm
:D Hi i got a GTI polo 2001, want to replace the standard bbs rims for others the same size rims 15 how low can u go with 15 rims, and what tyres...
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Last post by keepitreal53
Sun Oct 16, 2005 8:24 pm
ADVICE ON G40 CALIPER OVERHAUL
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Breadman »
Fri Oct 14, 2005 9:46 pm
I'm putting in new slider kits on my calipers. I've fitted the new outer rubber sleeves on and was wondering do I need to use a smear of copper...
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Last post by Breadman
Fri Oct 14, 2005 9:46 pm
TT brakes
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leonardo_ »
Fri Oct 07, 2005 12:07 pm
I there
does anyone tried to fit a TT 225ps brakes in a 9n 1.4 tdi? or something like that? i would like to improve my brake system and increase the...
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Last post by SiDaBa
Fri Oct 07, 2005 7:42 pm
Coilovers on a mk3??
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Optimus Dub »
Sat Aug 20, 2005 2:34 pm
does anyone know anybody that does a coilover set for a mk3?? cant find a tidy set, only springs :x
any help would be much appriciated
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Last post by hardhitter
Mon Oct 03, 2005 3:44 pm
Porsche wheels
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henry01 »
Sun Sep 25, 2005 6:32 pm
hi all. i have got my self a beautiful set of porsche wheels and i'm looking to get them poloished.
how easy would it be to do myself?? i guessing...
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Last post by damci
Tue Sep 27, 2005 12:59 pm
Mk4 Susp on a Mk5
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Johnmk4 »
Wed Apr 27, 2005 1:10 pm
has this been done...
i have been told that the rears are the same but the fronts are different
what bits need to be swapped, im told Mk4 top...
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Last post by sorted
Sun Sep 18, 2005 6:49 pm
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Last post by Cliveski
Sat Sep 17, 2005 1:41 pm
Camskill
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Alex_6n2 »
Fri Sep 16, 2005 8:08 pm
Just thought id throw some advice out about a company i just dealt with to get some new tyres... if this isnt allowed (ie im lazy and didnt read the...
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Last post by Alex_6n2
Fri Sep 16, 2005 8:08 pm
mk5 Lowering
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sorted »
Fri Sep 16, 2005 10:35 am
Ok - Ive got the springs and ive got spring compressors.
How hard is it to do it myself :D
Take old off, put new ones on old shokies.
Anyone done...
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Last post by PoloCornwall
Fri Sep 16, 2005 5:48 pm
Wide wheels 190 & 215 on mk5 polo
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mk5 polo »
Tue Sep 06, 2005 7:49 pm
Hello guys just bought sum bbs splitties.
Front are 190mm 7.5 inch
Rear are 215mm 8.5 inch
Got a mk5 polo and was wondering if they would fit?...
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Last post by mk5 polo
Fri Sep 16, 2005 5:07 pm
What do you think of these . . . . .
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by
bl_po_16 »
Mon Aug 22, 2005 10:05 pm
. . . . . wheels on a black Mk4 Polo 16v.
Posted it up on the Ed38 site as a what's this/what are these type post.
Comments Please ?
If you've...
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Last post by PoloCornwall
Thu Sep 08, 2005 7:49 pm
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Last post by PoloCornwall
Wed Aug 31, 2005 11:50 pm
6n 16v Brakes
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by
][=][anson »
Tue Jul 12, 2005 11:32 am
i think my discs and pads have seen better days as i am getting a bit of a virbation through the steering wheel/brake pedal under braking and when...
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Last post by 99
Wed Aug 31, 2005 6:43 pm
What size Alloys
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alanred »
Sun Aug 21, 2005 2:25 pm
I will be looking to buy some alloys for my 9n, does anyone know what size i can go upto ? and at the same time stay within the warranty ?
Thank you.
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Last post by dubpolo
Mon Aug 29, 2005 12:20 pm
Platin alloys
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loud »
Thu Aug 25, 2005 7:12 pm
does anyone have any experience with this brand? I quite like the P30s but don't know of this brands reputation
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Last post by Musicfreek2002
Sat Aug 27, 2005 9:27 am
Lupo GTi alloys onto a Polo GTi?
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Si_GTi »
Sun Aug 21, 2005 12:32 pm
Quite simply, will the 15 Bathursts fitted to the Lupo GTi also fit a Polo GTi? I understand they are wider than my BBS alloys (they come fitted with...
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Last post by PhilGTi
Tue Aug 23, 2005 7:01 pm
new master cylinder+bleed brakes
by
appytiser »
Sat Aug 20, 2005 9:07 pm
:D Im new to this site so would like to say hi to everyone before I burden you with my problem.
My daughter has a 1999 1.0L polo, and I had reason to...
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Last post by appytiser
Sat Aug 20, 2005 9:07 pm
70mm kits
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kcw »
Sun Aug 14, 2005 11:49 pm
hey there
new on here and just after a bit of advice on suspension. currently my GT is lowered 40mm but i fancy slamming it, but cant afford...
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Last post by kcw
Sun Aug 14, 2005 11:49 pm
Urgent Help With Coilovers
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stuart_hatch »
Mon Jun 27, 2005 1:13 pm
Ok, i have my AVO coilovers fittet, but when i take the car off the stands it drops a good 2-3 inchs, i belive im missing top mounts or possibly...
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Last post by warrmr
Fri Aug 12, 2005 8:38 pm
swapping drums for discs
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Robw53 »
Wed Jun 29, 2005 5:52 pm
i have a 1.2 9n and i am getting some 18 and have been told i need to uprate my drums to discs, but does anyone know where to shop? also i don't...
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Last post by carmadaaron
Fri Aug 12, 2005 10:21 am
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Last post by warrmr
Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:27 pm
Steel wheel
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jmk1 »
Wed Aug 10, 2005 5:52 pm
I am looking for a Steel wheel for a VW polo 1.4 cl. 13 inch.
I cannot come to terms with that stupid mickey mouse standard
spare wheel :x .50 mph...
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Last post by jmk1
Wed Aug 10, 2005 5:52 pm
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Last post by metz
Wed Aug 10, 2005 10:07 am
Wheel fitment for a Polo GTi
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Si_GTi »
Fri Aug 05, 2005 5:26 pm
Guys,
I've been offered the use of a set of alloys for a while whilst I go about getting my BBS rims refurbished. Problem is I'm not sure they're...
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Last post by Si_GTi
Sun Aug 07, 2005 7:37 pm
9n lowering (17")
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Robw53 »
Tue Jul 26, 2005 11:11 pm
i am wating to lower my car by about 30mm but i dont know if it will rub or if the wheels will be out of the arches, i want it so the wheels are just...
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Last post by carmadaaron
Sat Jul 30, 2005 10:35 pm
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Last post by CBurns
Mon Jul 18, 2005 7:17 pm
Brakes
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soul »
Tue Jul 12, 2005 3:16 pm
Hello all
New member so be kind, re-building the brakes on my POLO 1.4se 8v 1996. Can any one tell me if it is possible to get parts drawing for...
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Last post by soul
Tue Jul 12, 2005 3:16 pm
New struts for my MK4
by
knfevg »
Fri Jul 08, 2005 9:35 pm
I am about to get new front struts for my 1.4 MK4.
I am not looking for lowering or any sport-like style (maybe in the future but not now).
Althou I...
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Last post by knfevg
Fri Jul 08, 2005 9:35 pm
86/86C Whats the difference?
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polock »
Wed Apr 27, 2005 9:42 am
Im looking at getting a Gmax lowering kit for my Mk2 Polo. Trouble is there are 2 versions, one kit that lowers an 86 chassis by 40mm and another...
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Tue Jul 05, 2005 8:31 am
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Last post by polo2k
Sat Jul 02, 2005 12:08 am
FK Highsport coilovers
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by
M7 »
Mon Jun 27, 2005 5:33 pm
how low can they actually go?
it says up to 60mm roughly, but lower for track use. are these a good suspension setup to use? i am not bothered about...
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Last post by Johnmk4
Thu Jun 30, 2005 4:09 pm
offset with 18" (polo 9n)
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Robw53 »
Wed Jun 29, 2005 5:45 pm
i am wanting to purchase a set of alessio wheels for my polo and am not quite sure of the offset i know it is 35 but then i was told by the wheel...
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Last post by carmadaaron
Thu Jun 30, 2005 1:22 pm
Changing front discs (9N)
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by
mfa-polo »
Sun Jun 26, 2005 12:29 pm
Has anyone changed the front discs on their 9N? Could you please give an idea on the stages?
Many thanks Matt
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Tue Jun 28, 2005 3:18 pm
Help! wheel adapters, 4 stud to 5 stud
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mk5 polo »
Mon Jun 20, 2005 5:53 pm
Hey guys
I’ve got a mk5 polo and would like to fit some alloys from a mk4 golf onto my mk5 polo!
Doe anyone know where to get adapters?
How much...
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Last post by polo_mf
Mon Jun 20, 2005 5:58 pm
what max size tyres on a 95 n reg polo
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colly »
Fri Jun 17, 2005 12:08 pm
hey just bought some alloys instead of the normal steel wheels and they are 14'' rims on 185/65 tyres will it be ok to use these they do scrub a...
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Last post by colly
Fri Jun 17, 2005 12:08 pm
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