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Discuss Suspension, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
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Hi All
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Last post by MiikeGX
Fri Jan 23, 2026 12:31 am
9n/9n3 polo 7.5x17 alloys, what tyres?
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Jeff GTi »
Tue Feb 20, 2007 3:40 pm
hi there, i have recently bought a set of rather pricey audi tt comps for my polo gti turbo
they are 7.5 wide and 17 inch tall, my question is im...
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Last post by Epeli
Sat May 05, 2007 9:53 pm
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Sat May 05, 2007 9:46 pm
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Sun Apr 29, 2007 11:43 am
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Sat Apr 28, 2007 4:40 pm
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Last post by Arnoldo
Wed Apr 25, 2007 11:10 pm
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Last post by willriseley
Fri Apr 20, 2007 11:38 pm
9N3 Springs ....
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nickp34 »
Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:10 am
Looking to lower the car. Want to use genuine VW springs.
Is the only difference between the 'normal' models like S / SE and Sport, is that the...
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Last post by nickp34
Thu Apr 19, 2007 8:38 am
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Last post by nickp34
Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:26 am
Coilover Questions
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Omz_6N2 »
Mon Apr 16, 2007 12:48 pm
Ello everyone
I have the FK Highsport coilovers on my 6N2. Couple of problems with it if anyone can help
1. The front suspension seems to be...
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Last post by Omz_6N2
Mon Apr 16, 2007 12:48 pm
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Last post by Kam Racing
Sat Apr 14, 2007 4:17 pm
Strange knocking when I steer
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Iceash »
Sun Apr 23, 2006 1:01 am
I am getting knocking through the pedals when I steer!!! anyone else have had this? pissing me off, hope it's not the pump. You can't feel the...
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Last post by Iceash
Thu Apr 12, 2007 12:15 am
185/55 or 185/60?
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Phatman »
Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:02 pm
When my current 185/55's wear out I was thinking of going up to 185/60 - the same as the MKII Golf GTI as tyres this size are a lot cheaper, has...
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Last post by Phatman
Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:02 pm
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Last post by BAZ C
Sun Apr 08, 2007 7:58 pm
polo 9n fk highsports & anti roll bars
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stig247 »
Mon Feb 26, 2007 9:21 pm
ive just have my car slammed using fk coilovers but still using the standard anti roll bar links even though they do not fit into the correct hole on...
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Last post by AKs_SlickPolo
Thu Apr 05, 2007 11:34 am
montreal II alloys
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abdnmoh »
Tue Apr 03, 2007 1:25 pm
Just bought a set of montreal II 's, for my 9n polo, they dont any scuffs or scratches on them but the vw centre cap is totally worn out! Does anyone...
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Last post by abdnmoh
Tue Apr 03, 2007 6:10 pm
Knocking noise Argh another problem!
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polopowah »
Sat Mar 31, 2007 8:10 am
Hiya guys
well my car has now developed a slight knocking noise, when im steering right and its coming from the front right wheel.
it seems louder...
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Last post by buster.g40
Sat Mar 31, 2007 3:57 pm
BBS RX Chrome Centre Caps
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Mouse_GTI »
Wed Mar 28, 2007 4:42 pm
I'm after some like in the pic below. Justmatz are £50 for a set of 4 which is a bit steep. Wondering if you can get them elsewhere?
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Last post by DanDiesel
Thu Mar 29, 2007 7:11 pm
Keskin Kt5 on mk4/5 polo
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13twelve »
Tue Nov 30, 2004 6:15 pm
anyone any pictures of polos running them?
how much would a set of 16s be?
is 17s the way to roll on kt5?
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Last post by Polaris
Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:02 pm
Anti Roll Bars
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ticki »
Mon Mar 26, 2007 2:49 pm
Okay, who has fitted these? and where can I get them?
Thanks
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Last post by ticki
Mon Mar 26, 2007 2:49 pm
Brake pedal help
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Bryn »
Sun Mar 25, 2007 7:14 pm
Sumhow my pedal box has riped and clutch cable snaped:( need to get the pedal box out but i jus cant get the ball joint out of the back of the pedal...
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Last post by Bryn
Sun Mar 25, 2007 7:14 pm
coilovers
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pip_polo »
Mon Mar 19, 2007 7:05 pm
what are to bad points about them?
i mean like more bumpy, rubbing, turning etc..
i have 15 alloys with low profile tires (see sig pic)
i don't have...
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Last post by pip_polo
Sat Mar 24, 2007 1:58 pm
bumpsteer
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willriseley »
Thu Feb 22, 2007 7:54 pm
just fitted a kit to mk 84 breadvan and took it out for a spin and its savagley pulling to the right over bumps and such. havnt adjusted the track...
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Last post by Kam Racing
Sat Mar 24, 2007 10:57 am
Torque wrench settings for Polo 9n
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gti-joe »
Sun Mar 18, 2007 7:58 pm
As above. Needing the torque settings for the following for Polo 9n:
Front suspension-
piston rod nut
strut upper mounting bolts
strut to hub...
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Last post by carmadaaron
Sun Mar 18, 2007 8:07 pm
BBS RXII's query!
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M@Turner »
Sun Mar 18, 2007 2:48 pm
Hey you lot.
Just a quick question! Is it safe to remove the centres from the rims whilst the tyres are still on? I presume deflating the tyres...
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Last post by M@Turner
Sun Mar 18, 2007 2:48 pm
Lowering Kits
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gti-joe »
Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:44 pm
Can anybody tell me if lowering spring and shock kits on the market for the Polo 9n will fit the new Polo 9n2 GTI. Lots of kits for the 9n listed by...
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Last post by gti-joe
Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:44 pm
Coilovers for 6n2
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Polo_87 »
Thu Mar 01, 2007 9:35 pm
Hi ther, just wanted to know where the best place to buy coilovers from is? Dont want to really get them from ebay as just been d**ked over £130 for...
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Last post by BAZ C
Mon Mar 05, 2007 9:54 pm
Locking nuts for centre caps
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Bryony84 »
Mon Mar 05, 2007 6:11 pm
Anyone know where I can get locking nuts for my centre caps, they are 8mm ones I think. Managed to bend one of mine and not sure where to find...
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Last post by Bryony84
Mon Mar 05, 2007 6:11 pm
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Last post by Bryony84
Mon Feb 26, 2007 4:46 pm
What size spacers for POLO TDI?
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polotdi »
Fri Feb 23, 2007 8:48 pm
hi all,
I really like the look of wide wheeled cars so was thinking of fitting spacers.
Have seen some on ebay for around £15.
What size spacers...
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Last post by cyhliu
Sat Feb 24, 2007 12:58 am
Drilling bolts in a BBS Split Rim...?
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cyhliu »
Thu Feb 22, 2007 12:27 pm
Gents,
Need some advice, I've been offered some BBS split rim wheels, but unfortunately, one of the bolts on one of the wheel needs to be drilled...
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Last post by Redline
Thu Feb 22, 2007 11:14 pm
Suspension Clunking a lot.
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Tomgti »
Sat Feb 17, 2007 11:37 pm
The clunking of my front suspension when I turn left or right is much more regular now. I am going to take a look tommorow but was hoping for some...
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Last post by Tomgti
Sat Feb 17, 2007 11:37 pm
bbs rs 16" how much?
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rowdydj »
Tue Feb 13, 2007 10:34 pm
got a set of these that im gonna sell, in 5x120 bmw fitment in good condition, no curbing or buckled or nothing
16x7 all round
how much should i put...
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Last post by rowdydj
Tue Feb 13, 2007 10:34 pm
5x120 to 4x100
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rowdydj »
Tue Feb 13, 2007 7:16 pm
are the adaptoers available to fit bmw wheels on a 4stud
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Last post by rowdydj
Tue Feb 13, 2007 7:16 pm
Identify these alloys please
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Noddy »
Fri Feb 09, 2007 8:08 pm
Hello, can anyone point me in the direction of a website that sells euro-looking alloys?
And could anyone identify the following wheels just by...
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Last post by Noddy
Fri Feb 09, 2007 8:36 pm
sand/glass blasting
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rowdydj »
Sat Feb 03, 2007 9:07 pm
to remove all the paint and laquer of the wheels,
is it better then acid bath?
know ne where round east or west london that does this good n...
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Last post by rowdydj
Thu Feb 08, 2007 10:40 am
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Last post by afcjay
Sat Feb 03, 2007 11:54 pm
advice needed...spacers & tyres
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Dub1 »
Tue Jan 30, 2007 7:54 pm
i have my ats cups back from the refurbers, they have been diamond cut & look superb!
i want to space out the rears to give a nice stance as they...
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Last post by Dub1
Tue Jan 30, 2007 11:02 pm
9N alloys fitment?
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LowPoloCo. »
Fri Jan 26, 2007 4:47 pm
hey guys, im not too sure wether i fully understand this alloy business :oops:
they'll fit wont they, coz they're off a mk4 golf?
thanks
ell
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Last post by jokjok11
Sat Jan 27, 2007 12:03 am
280mm brakes
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Zeus! »
Sat Jan 20, 2007 10:59 pm
can I get 14 wheels over the top or will I need 15s.
For a 6n cheers
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Last post by Zeus!
Fri Jan 26, 2007 7:33 pm
Coilover Adjustment
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ticki »
Thu Jan 25, 2007 12:53 pm
does anybody know if the adjustment made at the thread is directly equal to the drop of the chasis? for eg 20mm adjustment on the thread will give a...
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Last post by ticki
Thu Jan 25, 2007 4:20 pm
Lowering Polo 6n
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Polo C »
Mon Jan 15, 2007 3:39 pm
Have just got myself a mk4 polo and have found its got alot of body roll, very un-nerving going round a corner..
Would lowering the car help much,...
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Last post by deex
Mon Jan 22, 2007 9:16 am
Alloys damage
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jokjok11 »
Sun Jan 21, 2007 11:32 am
Hi, I was wondering, if there was a curb damage to the edge of the alloy from the pic below, can that affect the handling during 70mph+? I was told...
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Last post by jokjok11
Sun Jan 21, 2007 6:45 pm
mk4 lowered,gap between wheel and arch?
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afcjay »
Tue Dec 19, 2006 9:23 pm
just brought a mk4 which has been lowered but has standard 13 steels.looking to get some 14 or 15 alloys but wanted to know if putting bigger wheels...
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Last post by afcjay
Sat Jan 20, 2007 10:52 pm
Which tyres for my ATS Cups?
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Dub1 »
Tue Dec 26, 2006 1:00 pm
They are 7's all round, should i go for 195's OR 185 for that stretched looked?
What are your opinions?
Thanks
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Last post by Dub1
Sat Jan 20, 2007 1:31 pm
HELP!! What size tyres?
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Dub1 »
Fri Jan 19, 2007 5:42 pm
getting my ats cups back from the refurbers in a week or so, they are 15x7j. not sure what size tyres to get? i was was thinking of spacing the rears...
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Last post by polopaul
Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:30 pm
6n Coilovers
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Hoppy »
Mon Jan 08, 2007 5:30 pm
Right whats the pro's and cons of lowering my 1litre polo 6n. I don't want it too low as i have a towbar which already scrapes on the ocasional...
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Last post by Hoppy
Thu Jan 18, 2007 6:34 pm
How much do I lower a 6n2 1.4 TDi?
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freakyeke »
Tue Jan 16, 2007 9:57 pm
Please can anyone with a lowered 6n2 1.4 TDi please post a picture so I can decide how much to lower mine.
I've seen lowering springs that lower...
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Last post by freakyeke
Tue Jan 16, 2007 11:55 pm
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Last post by afcjay
Sun Jan 14, 2007 6:02 pm
lowrider
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willriseley »
Mon Jan 01, 2007 8:47 pm
rite i need to get ratty (mk2 saloon) on THA floor
the main concern is the sump so i was thinking i could put some spacers under the engine mounts...
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Last post by afcjay
Sun Jan 14, 2007 5:54 pm
ETKA Help
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vr6south »
Tue Jan 02, 2007 1:49 pm
I have been running ETKA parts data CD ROM on my PC for a while, however since upgrading to XP the disc won't run because it asks for a validation...
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Fri Jan 12, 2007 2:08 pm
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