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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
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Last post by MiikeGX
Fri Jan 23, 2026 12:31 am
*Coilovers* Top Mounts etc
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by
crodgers »
Sat Jun 06, 2009 10:18 am
Finally the tyres are changed and i am just waiting on my JOM Coilovers to arrive. :D Cant wait to get them on. We are planning to fit them...
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Last post by Juan_Mk4
Wed Aug 05, 2009 1:36 pm
Handbake Jammed Solid
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Chris90T »
Tue Aug 04, 2009 3:43 pm
Help Required: '98(S) Polo 1.0L
Handbrake has been' yanked' well beyond max position - causing the 'thumb-release' button to retract down the barrel...
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Last post by Chris90T
Tue Aug 04, 2009 3:43 pm
6N Polo Subframe!! HELP!!!
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by
Naz »
Wed Mar 11, 2009 3:09 pm
Hey all,
got a quick question for you guys-
i have a 1.4 cl 1998 6n- unfortunately i bottomed out on a bloody pot hole/draincover/ditch!...
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Last post by Darby Vw polo
Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:36 pm
coilovers
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polo_1.4_16v »
Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:30 pm
Anyone know if GAZ do a coilover kit for 6n2 cant seem to find one anywhere.
Thanks in advance
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Last post by polo_1.4_16v
Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:30 pm
Which Coilovers???
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by
alanjwong »
Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:05 pm
Hi,
I'm looking to get some coilovers. I have been looking at the TA TECHNIX High-Quality Coilover kit.
Does anyone know what the ride quality is...
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Last post by Tim_GTi
Sat Aug 01, 2009 10:30 am
COILOVERS DOWN BOUT 70-80 on 17s?
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by
STU.POLO »
Tue Jul 28, 2009 8:59 am
Yo
Has anyone got any pics of the above on a MK6 polo as i dont no how low to go? and dont no what coilovers to get, AP or FK as there both...
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Last post by Tim_GTi
Fri Jul 31, 2009 3:07 pm
what amount of drop for 15" rims
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by
myfirstpolo »
Wed Dec 24, 2008 2:14 pm
hi everyone, i have a 1994 polo coupe fox the hugelly powerfull 1.05l lol, anyways i am in process of doing stuff to the car, I have just got a set...
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Last post by thenapster
Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:06 pm
Big Brakes
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Johnjourno »
Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:37 pm
Hey all,
Been browsing the internet looking at what I can do with my Polo (Don't get it til tomorrow, woo hoo)
It's a 1.9TDi PD100 (9N), and I've...
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Last post by captainbeyond88
Sat Jul 25, 2009 2:01 pm
wishbone bent
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by
sharpspark »
Tue Dec 02, 2008 2:06 pm
today i have bent my passenger side wishbone.
Does anybody know how much they are from VW for a mk5 polo.
Cheers
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Last post by Johnjourno
Fri Jul 24, 2009 10:49 am
Rollin
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Johnjourno »
Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:11 pm
What size is the standard front anti roll bar on a 1.9 TDi PD100 Polo 9n?
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Last post by Johnjourno
Fri Jul 24, 2009 10:41 am
9n2 Springs
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by
markypolo »
Tue May 19, 2009 10:45 am
Where can I find very very short springs for the rears?
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Last post by Tim_GTi
Wed Jul 15, 2009 5:10 pm
Rear Shock Removal 6n2!
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mckenzie »
Tue Jun 30, 2009 11:37 am
To do this do you need to split the tops? I've never seen a set up like this before and im finding it a bit awkward. What's the best way to crack...
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Last post by mckenzie
Wed Jul 01, 2009 9:27 am
Wheel idea - can you help?
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charlievwp »
Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:06 pm
Finally found the set of wheels i'd spotted in a mag a while back....but they're 18's which is larger than i'm looking for. :cry:
Can anyone...
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Last post by charlievwp
Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:06 pm
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Last post by jezza
Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:58 pm
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Last post by Tim_GTi
Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:04 am
How Much...
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by
sonic6n2 »
Wed May 20, 2009 9:18 pm
quick question...how much are these worth
14 BMW BBS E30 wheels ?
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Last post by Tim_GTi
Thu May 28, 2009 8:28 pm
Suspension choices
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jezza »
Fri May 22, 2009 12:51 pm
Im already on the look out for new suspension. There is nothing wrong with mine but im spending loads of money on spacers, longer bolts etc cause of...
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Last post by jezza
Fri May 22, 2009 12:51 pm
suspension bushes
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nickyb05 »
Tue May 19, 2009 7:28 pm
hi i have got an polo mk4 and recently got it mot.
but got an advisory notice- both front suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting...
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Last post by nickyb05
Tue May 19, 2009 7:28 pm
Can you identify these rims?
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JohnSwede »
Mon May 18, 2009 3:50 pm
Hi all,
Just bought these 15 DOTZ rims of a mate and haven't got a clue what model
they are, all I know is that they are fairly old and I don't...
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Last post by JohnSwede
Mon May 18, 2009 3:50 pm
Where to buy Spacers
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by
ticki »
Thu May 14, 2009 10:26 am
OK guys.
Where is the best /cheapest / trusted place to buy hubcentric spacers.
I have been looking around and im coming up with some very high...
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Last post by ticki
Mon May 18, 2009 12:37 pm
Standard GTI BBS rims
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by
ticki »
Fri May 01, 2009 7:38 am
hey, can anyone tell me the offset of the Standard GTI 15 BBS rims
thanks
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Last post by ticki
Thu May 07, 2009 7:35 am
6n2 coilovers help needed
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by
ALI6n2 »
Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:59 pm
hi im new on here and looking to lower my car. I've decided 30mm drop would be best as there are many speed bumps around my area, what would you...
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Last post by Tim_GTi
Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:16 pm
9X16's ET 15 Am I looking for trouble??
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by
89Rallye »
Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:35 am
Howdy all,
I have found a set of wheels I want for the Mk5 GTI,
Problem is there 7.5x16 et 20 front and 9x16 et 15 rears, am I looking for trouble...
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Last post by Tim_GTi
Tue Apr 28, 2009 5:43 pm
borbet A's on a 9n3?
by
si_polo_gti »
Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:45 pm
does anyone run 9j borbet A's on the rear of there 9n3?
if so please could you tell me what size tyres you have and do they catch without arch...
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Last post by si_polo_gti
Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:45 pm
BBS Centre caps
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by
Foz »
Thu Apr 16, 2009 1:42 pm
Hi all, I've just brought some 15 BBs wheel but they have no centre caps and I can't seem to find anywhere to get them from!! Can anybody pleeeeeease...
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Last post by vw-po-low
Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:15 pm
Polo Engine Mounts
by
jam588 »
Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:27 am
I am interested in exactly how the polo 1.4L tdi engine is mounted in the car including:
- Mounting points, how many?
- Types of mounts/locations on...
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Last post by jam588
Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:27 am
Polo gti wheel bearing
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by
yellowbelly »
Thu Apr 16, 2009 8:07 pm
What sort of money should i expect to pay to have my front n/s wheel bearing done at my local VW/Audi centre?
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Last post by RITCHAT
Sat Apr 18, 2009 4:01 pm
fao people running coilovers
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by
1der »
Mon Apr 13, 2009 4:54 pm
im running fk highsports. today i got new topmounts from vw, as the bearings in my old ones were shot.
However the new topmounts do not fit into the...
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Last post by chrisjames
Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:12 pm
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Last post by captainbeyond88
Sun Apr 12, 2009 11:18 pm
Wheel Sugestions
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ticki »
Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:11 am
I have the G60 front brakes on my 6n2 Polo GTi. Im currently running the standard BBS RX's
Im looking for few wheel suggestions. possibly pics....
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Last post by Tim_GTi
Sat Apr 11, 2009 4:20 pm
Noisy Brakes!
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by
tim80bwi »
Sat Apr 04, 2009 11:21 pm
I have a 2003 Polo 9n. For a while now my brakes have been screeching very badly whenever I use them. Upon visible inspection, the pads have very...
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Last post by munsterpolo
Sun Apr 05, 2009 2:26 pm
Tyres for 16s
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by
captainbeyond88 »
Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:28 am
anyone recomend a specific size to fit 16s to my 9n?
been told that it should be 195/45/16 but was wondering if it looked better on
195/40/16 or on...
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Last post by RITCHAT
Sat Apr 04, 2009 3:30 am
280mm carrier help please?
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by
Tigz »
Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:39 pm
I've just had these delivered today which were advertised as G60 280mm Carriers.
Can anyone tell me what car they are actually from please?
They have...
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Last post by Tigz
Wed Mar 25, 2009 6:01 pm
coilovers
by
mckinnonturbo »
Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:18 pm
hi i found these coilovers but it says for a 9n2 will it fit a 9n3?
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Last post by mckinnonturbo
Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:18 pm
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Last post by Tim_GTi
Mon Mar 23, 2009 11:11 am
Help Needed With New Alloys
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by
lolhoward »
Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:47 pm
I have just fitted my new alloys. But I now get a knocking noise when braking. Like when you get a stone in your tyre, but more of a thudding? The...
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Last post by lolhoward
Sat Mar 14, 2009 2:34 pm
advice needed plz on my swerving car
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by
jgroomer »
Wed Feb 11, 2009 3:26 pm
hi can u help plz .... i have a P reg polo and it doesnt seem to have much road holding.. the back end swerves badly causing me to have to slow down...
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Last post by Torq-Al
Sat Mar 07, 2009 1:13 pm
audi tt alloys cover
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by
lillayzee »
Fri Mar 06, 2009 6:48 pm
hey guys
on the audi tt competition alloys their is a cover which goes over the nuts. i want to use these to cover the nuts on standard vw alloys on...
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Last post by lillayzee
Fri Mar 06, 2009 9:29 pm
Tyre Recommendations
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by
charlievwp »
Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:40 pm
Hey All,
Need to start considering changing a couple of tyres on the plop...soon to follow the other 2.
I'm on 205 / 45 / 16 (currently Dunlop SP...
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Last post by charlievwp
Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:50 pm
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Last post by sc00byd00byd00
Tue Feb 24, 2009 2:12 pm
Alloys and insurance
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by
tim80bwi »
Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:54 pm
Been doing a bit of research into picking up a set of 17 alloys to replace my existing steels. However, insuring the thing has turned into a bit of a...
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Last post by tim80bwi
Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:57 pm
porsche teledials
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by
MGrove03 »
Sun Dec 07, 2008 10:46 pm
Mate has a set of these sitting in his shed only thing is will they fit ok on a polo 9n3? Or will i need spacers etc?
Also anyone got any pics of...
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Last post by MGrove03
Wed Feb 11, 2009 10:20 pm
golf mk3 rear brakes
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by
scott weave »
Fri Nov 21, 2008 8:42 pm
dose any one no witch parts of a mk3 golf i need to compleat a rear disk conversion and also witch mk3 golf model do i need bits of
thanks for the...
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Last post by _dubstar
Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:25 am
diamond cutting
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by
scott weave »
Mon Feb 02, 2009 8:22 pm
can anyone reccomend any good wheel refurbing places in kent that also can rediamond cut the lips of my rims
thanks
scott
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Last post by charlievwp
Mon Feb 02, 2009 11:12 pm
Brakes
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by
jezza »
Wed Jan 14, 2009 6:53 pm
Im looking at getting new front discs and pads cause mine are fuked and im looking at EBC Green pads and getting either EBC discs or black diamond....
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Last post by jezza
Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:25 pm
Tyres and lowering
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by
crodgers »
Thu Jan 08, 2009 1:24 pm
Havent been on in a while. Currently sitting on Estoril Alloys with 195/50/15 tyres. Really want to lower. But i havent got the money for coilovers...
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Last post by Tim_GTi
Tue Jan 13, 2009 5:14 pm
Down 120, damaged sills
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by
vw-po-low »
Thu Dec 18, 2008 8:40 pm
Right heres the problem-ish.
I'm down 120mm all the way round. on 13 steel weller Trackstars with 165/55 tyres. I love being so low, it can be a...
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Last post by shorty249
Sun Jan 04, 2009 11:53 am
San Marino alloys
by
vespapete »
Tue Dec 30, 2008 11:36 pm
Hi, any advice on repairing/rectifying what i think is a common problem with San Marino wheels, corroding of the outer ring of the wheel? water...
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Last post by vespapete
Tue Dec 30, 2008 11:36 pm
Replicas
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by
captainbeyond88 »
Thu Dec 25, 2008 8:34 pm
hi, what's everyones opinion on replicas? whats the quality like?
been looking at these
unless someone has a set of genuine vw ones they want to...
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Last post by Tim_GTi
Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:49 pm
Which Suspension
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by
sc00byd00byd00 »
Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:10 pm
Hiya All,
I want some new suspension for my car, its a Polo Mk4....
Want to stay away from Coilovers cos I think they offer a ride quality far too...
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Last post by sc00byd00byd00
Sun Dec 28, 2008 2:57 pm
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