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Discuss Suspension, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
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Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:01 am
Suspension 9n3
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v896 »
Sat Aug 27, 2011 5:10 pm
Hi all
I just wanted some advice about suspension i'm replacing the bushes on my polo 9n3 want to upgrade the whole suspension what suspension go...
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Last post by v896
Sat Aug 27, 2011 5:10 pm
ABS Light
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Scream »
Thu Apr 22, 2010 10:56 pm
Hi guys. Im having a problem with my 6n2 GTi. The ABS light is always on when im driving. When i start the car and it is stationary, the light stays...
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Last post by Jollus
Sun Aug 14, 2011 2:44 pm
springs
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DKSA »
Wed Jul 27, 2011 1:33 am
anyone tried cutting there springs on a 9n? :D
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Last post by DKSA
Sun Aug 07, 2011 11:10 pm
Poor Brake pedal feel
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joe2612 »
Mon Feb 01, 2010 6:30 pm
Hi guys, recenltey replaced my front discs and pads with the ones from my previous polo gti, ( which were already beaded in) and now i have barely...
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Last post by chrisb
Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:52 pm
ecu polo 9n
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Skatz »
Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:36 pm
hi guys im soon getting a freeflow, branches and an induction kit and im looking to buy a ecu chip to install at the same time as the rest.
im...
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Last post by Skatz
Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:36 pm
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Last post by Corby Motorsport
Sun Jul 24, 2011 5:09 pm
Brake fluid
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chrisb »
Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:14 pm
hi
anyone know how much brake fluid a GTI 6N2 will need for a complete renewal.
ta
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Last post by chrisb
Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:14 pm
Help identify this strut brace!
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tombarrack »
Sun Jul 03, 2011 2:46 pm
Hi everyone. I've recently received a strut brace from eBay, only to find out the seller had listed it incorrectly. He claimed that it was a polo 6n2...
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Last post by tombarrack
Sun Jul 03, 2011 2:46 pm
wheel alighnment specs
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sixen »
Wed Jun 22, 2011 11:32 am
anyone help me with the standard wheel alignment specs for a polo 6n? cant seem to find them online
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Last post by sixen
Thu Jun 23, 2011 11:39 am
Coilover help? 6N2
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ButlerGTi »
Mon Jun 13, 2011 11:19 pm
Hi guys, I'm after some coilovers as my polo GTi is sitting on standards
I have to save but I'm not sure which to go with when I have the money.
I'm...
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Last post by Jake_polo
Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:05 pm
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Last post by gtigav
Sat Jun 04, 2011 11:56 am
Stainless Brake Lines???
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Dave6n2 »
Tue May 17, 2011 6:38 pm
Hi Guys N Gals
I have got some stainless brake lines for my Polo GTi 6n2 (Goodridge Part No.SVW0702-4P) and I have 2 long ones with banjo fittings...
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Last post by Trunkz
Wed Jun 01, 2011 11:55 pm
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Last post by Trunkz
Wed Jun 01, 2011 11:53 pm
6n2 spacer help
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jackwoodman10 »
Sat May 07, 2011 7:43 pm
I have a 6n2 lowered on ta technics with standard normal alloys, I want to widern my wheels and fancy using these,
Will they fit a 6n2? 4 stud and...
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Last post by Monkey-Man
Thu May 12, 2011 2:09 am
weird noise from coilovers
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Prabz »
Sun Apr 24, 2011 3:47 am
Hey guys
i have FK Koingsport coilovers. Literally near enough brand new. When i turn the steering i hear a clunk clunk noise? what can this be?>...
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Last post by Monkey-Man
Thu May 12, 2011 2:06 am
9n Suspension advice please
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Moonska »
Sat May 07, 2011 9:29 pm
Has anybody had any experience with the supersport shortened shocks and springs kit? I'm looking at the 50mm kit for my 9n 1.9TDi sport.
I'm limited...
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Last post by Moonska
Sat May 07, 2011 9:35 pm
Rear Brakes/Handbrake
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jackcsikay1 »
Mon Apr 11, 2011 7:32 pm
I do apologise for posting in the wrong section to begin with;
I've heard you only need 4 or so clicks of the handbrake to safely park the car, I...
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Last post by d_austin974
Tue May 03, 2011 10:54 pm
wheels help!!!! 9n3
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Jemima »
Tue Apr 05, 2011 5:45 pm
I'm wanting some new wheels for my polo 9n3
but i dunno what the offset etc is for my car.
also what other manufacturers wheels will fit my car?
i'm...
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Last post by john.p.clegg
Sun May 01, 2011 10:16 am
6n coilover lengths
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mike_mrk4 »
Thu Apr 28, 2011 9:15 am
hey i was wondering if anyone on here knew the length of the front and rear coilovers from a 6n polo
cheers mike
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Last post by mike_mrk4
Thu Apr 28, 2011 9:15 am
new wheels/tyres for a 1.2
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roop27 »
Sun Apr 10, 2011 5:05 pm
hey guys,
looking to get hold of some alloys to replace my 14 steels. looking into either 15s or 16s but haven't really decided yet. any...
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Last post by roop27
Fri Apr 15, 2011 1:35 am
Wheels advice
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ali123 »
Wed Mar 30, 2011 8:47 pm
What price should I be looking to pay for a set of four Audi Competition Alloys 16 , one is starting to peel. I thought it would look good on my 9n3...
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Last post by ali123
Sun Apr 10, 2011 11:06 pm
Polo 9N camber?
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hartge »
Thu Apr 07, 2011 5:54 pm
Hi guys,
Car failed MOT as the tyre wear on the inside of the front wheels was near minimum level!
Can the camber be adjusted on these cars? the...
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Last post by gavs
Fri Apr 08, 2011 4:04 am
Lower arm bushing replacement
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by
insamoufonyx »
Mon Mar 14, 2011 8:53 am
Hi all,
Going to replace my lower arm bushes soon as they seam to be on the way out and MOT is only a month away.
Looks pretty simple but just...
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Last post by gavs
Fri Apr 08, 2011 4:03 am
Fitting 5 Stud Alloys
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ben_gti »
Mon Apr 04, 2011 4:16 pm
Is it possible to fit 5 stud alloys to a 4 stud car using some kind of adaptor?
I am looking to fit some 16 wheels to my 6n2 gti and there is alot...
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Last post by ben_gti
Mon Apr 04, 2011 5:24 pm
Where to get Parts
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kennyken444 »
Wed Mar 16, 2011 3:31 pm
Hi Folks
I have to do some maintenance on my GF's 9N3 Polo (i think its 9n3 its the facelift one from 2005/6), i need to do front brakes and rear...
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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Apr 04, 2011 4:36 pm
Wheel Bearing replacement tools
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joe2612 »
Wed Mar 16, 2011 9:30 am
Hi Guys, Going to be replacing my front wheel bearing this week, I'm familiar of what needs to be done, just wondering if anyone has done one before...
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Last post by joe2612
Wed Mar 16, 2011 9:30 am
making 16" 8j work on the front 6n2 gti
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MATT_GTI »
Tue Mar 08, 2011 1:37 pm
i have some new wheels, however since i cant seem to swap barrels with anyone I'm looking into how hard it will be to make 8j work on the front of a...
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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Mar 09, 2011 12:47 pm
RS4 Alloys + Tyre advice please (6n2)
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Polo* »
Mon Feb 21, 2011 7:16 am
Hi. i will be getting some RS4 alloys for my 6n2. and need some advice on tyre choice.
as you can see i think i should go for 195/45/16 as im...
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Last post by alexperkins
Sat Mar 05, 2011 7:55 am
How low can you practically go?
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by
bikerboywill »
Sun Feb 27, 2011 10:12 pm
i have a polo 6n thats pretty standard right now and am going to get coilovers in the next couple of months and was wondering what the lowest you can...
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Last post by alexperkins
Sat Mar 05, 2011 7:53 am
bbs rs 16" barrel trade
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MATT_GTI »
Tue Mar 01, 2011 12:40 pm
Hi
I'm looking for a bbs rs barrel swap.
I'm looking to go narrower on the front. as i have been adviced 8s wont dit upfront
anyone wanting to...
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Last post by MATT_GTI
Tue Mar 01, 2011 12:40 pm
lowering Springs vs coilovers
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ben_gti »
Thu Feb 24, 2011 10:43 am
Hi Guys n Girls,
I have be thinking about which one to go for for a while now.
I am looking for 40mm drop on my 6n2 gti. I do about 25k miles a...
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Last post by ben_gti
Thu Feb 24, 2011 10:43 am
Camber Issues Polo MK5 6n2
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Mickyboy »
Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:10 pm
Just recently bought and fitted a set of FK coilovers for my polo mk5 6n2 and also a set of Eibach camber bolts so can adjust camber by 1.75 + or -...
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Last post by Mickyboy
Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:10 pm
9n Brake up grade.
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dydigital »
Tue Aug 17, 2010 4:36 pm
What brakes will fit my 9N? Do different models come with different hubs?
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Last post by Baldchap
Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:52 pm
rollcage and bodywork
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yatsy »
Tue Nov 09, 2010 8:20 pm
going to start making roll cages in the new year. 1 for my 6n 16v an 1 for my 9n3 gti. just wondered if any body has thought about getting one. i'v...
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Last post by Plautos
Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:08 pm
FK Coilvers?
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hartge »
Tue Nov 09, 2010 6:29 pm
Hi guys,
does anyone know if these are any good? not sure what version they are..
Cheers
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Last post by hartge
Fri Dec 10, 2010 8:01 pm
coilovers
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vw_polo_boi »
Mon Nov 15, 2010 11:59 am
Hi can i get a decent set of coilovers anywhere for around a 200pound price range? if possible links would help, and i want some for a 6n2 thanks..
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Last post by david burton
Sat Nov 20, 2010 10:35 am
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Last post by POLOS
Wed Oct 13, 2010 3:26 pm
The New Rota Grid V
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POTN_com »
Wed Oct 13, 2010 12:22 pm
Hello Guys
Rota have brought out a new variation of Rota Grid called the Rota Grid V
These are available in 15x7 ET20 4x100. For more info check...
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Last post by POTN_com
Wed Oct 13, 2010 12:22 pm
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Last post by 6N2 GTI 00
Tue Oct 05, 2010 11:02 am
part identification help
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by
astirl2809 »
Sun Aug 01, 2010 7:25 pm
i have a polo 1.6 SE estate with the 100bhp AUR engine. I have got a leak in one of the coolant hoses and can't find its part number in any of the...
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Last post by WiiGoCrazy
Tue Aug 17, 2010 10:43 am
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Last post by quiksilveralex
Sun Aug 15, 2010 10:34 pm
which tyres?
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by
greypolo9n3 »
Tue Aug 03, 2010 10:33 am
bought a set of 17's for my polo 9n3 7.5j. any suggestions on tyre size?
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Last post by blazeguarder
Tue Aug 03, 2010 7:19 pm
San Marino Refurb
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by
ianmt »
Thu Jul 22, 2010 10:07 pm
Hi guys,
I'm looking to refurb my San marino's. They are not in mega bad condition, however for some reason, just the rear ones have quite a bit of...
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Last post by ianmt
Mon Jul 26, 2010 7:13 pm
Offset and Width
by
JoshGTI »
Mon Jul 19, 2010 4:09 pm
Just looking for some stats.
What is the standard wheel dimensions on the 9n Gti 16 monzas? Offset and width?
Anyone know?
Cheers Josh
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Last post by JoshGTI
Mon Jul 19, 2010 4:09 pm
6n power steering pipes
by
SlimDubs »
Tue Jul 13, 2010 7:08 pm
Hey people had the power steering die on my 6n the other day and the guy that came out from the RAC told me I need the high pressure pipe that runs...
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Last post by SlimDubs
Tue Jul 13, 2010 7:08 pm
Coilovers!
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by
mikeyprhc »
Mon Jul 12, 2010 6:43 pm
Im all new to the whole Car Modifications as io am only 16 and looking to buy a car now and get it all ready for when im 17.
and i want to buy...
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Last post by Godderz23
Mon Jul 12, 2010 6:50 pm
Max. Tyre Profile?
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by
Scream »
Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:45 am
Wanted to put a pair of 195/40/17 on the front and 205/40/17 on the rear of a 6n2 GTi. Would this be okay? Anyone else done this and regret it? How...
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Last post by BIG RHYS
Sun Jul 11, 2010 3:45 pm
Knocking and vibrating!
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by
chrispologti »
Sun May 30, 2010 7:06 pm
Just lowered my polo 6n2 gti abit more on the coilovers, took the car for a drive and there is a strange knocking and vibrating noise coming from the...
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Last post by Adam-
Wed Jun 02, 2010 8:08 pm
coilover help?
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by
I-Roo »
Mon May 10, 2010 12:52 am
basically I have a 1.4 8v 6n2 SE and I have £230 to spend on lowering my car I can probably get the coilover fitted at my local garage for free maybe...
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Last post by I-Roo
Sat May 22, 2010 8:49 pm
FK or AP?
by
Whos Adam? »
Mon Apr 26, 2010 5:17 pm
Just a quick one before I buy my coilies. Which ones do I buy
AP = £392
FK = £420 with shorter droplinks
Is there much difference between them, if...
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Last post by Whos Adam?
Mon Apr 26, 2010 5:17 pm
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