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by dfh101
Sun Jul 09, 2017 11:49 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo GTI 6R H & R Lowering Spring Problems
Replies: 0
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Polo GTI 6R H & R Lowering Spring Problems

Hi,

Fitted some H & R lowering springs to my 2011 polo gti, looks just perfect, Problem is the ride is terrible and the car bounces a lot over roads my other cars glide over.

Does anyone have any experience of using these, Really pissed off that H & R recommend these for the car and they are this ...
by dfh101
Wed Sep 02, 2015 3:26 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Fitting 16" wheels to my 6n2 gti - Problem
Replies: 6
Views: 3657

Re: Fitting 16" wheels to my 6n2 gti - Problem

Hi,

Getting new discs and pads fitted all round tomorrow, together with the g60 carriers on the front for the 280mm discs, so slowly things are getting done. Need to order wheel bolts for the new 16" alloys as the standard vw ones are radius and the after-market alloys required a tapered bolt. I ...
by dfh101
Thu Jul 23, 2015 10:36 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Fitting 16" wheels to my 6n2 gti - Problem
Replies: 6
Views: 3657

Re: Fitting 16" wheels to my 6n2 gti - Problem

Thanks for a fast help,

Yes I had read that about the g60 calipers, I had ordered a set of greenstuff pads for the standard calipers as well.

Is it worth doing all four corners with hubcentric spacers or just the fronts? I take it I will need 5mm longer wheel nuts as well?

Probably better going ...
by dfh101
Thu Jul 23, 2015 8:53 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Fitting 16" wheels to my 6n2 gti - Problem
Replies: 6
Views: 3657

Fitting 16" wheels to my 6n2 gti - Problem

Hi, first post.

Got a 2001 flash red 3 dr GTI (110K) about a month ago, just getting it ready for the road, already had to change the plugs, leads and coil pack as it was misfiring on cylinder 3, all fine now. Cars in good condition, Previous owner had the gear box fixed and a new clutch last year ...