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Discuss Suspension, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
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Hi All
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Last post by dikloretan
Thu Jan 11, 2007 12:13 pm
Lowering Springs
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pip_polo »
Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:33 pm
are these just springs that replace the normal springs, or do they have to be fitted with special fittings?
for a mk4 lowering 60mm
cheers
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Last post by pip_polo
Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:33 pm
17s on a 9n - no lowering???
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by
LowPoloCo. »
Wed Dec 27, 2006 10:42 pm
Hey guys,
Im looking at some replica RS4 alloys for my 9N.
Im fed up with my steels (they look DIRE), but I dont think my parents would be very...
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Last post by jmv
Fri Jan 05, 2007 4:58 pm
MK4 rear brakes conversion
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by
scotia_polo »
Mon Dec 25, 2006 3:40 pm
right just had a look at my drums and there are totally gone, just wondering what rear discs could I use for a conversion?what model trying to fink...
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Last post by scotia_polo
Fri Dec 29, 2006 12:00 am
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Last post by eviemunchkin
Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:05 pm
Rotor discs on my G40
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buster.g40 »
Fri Nov 17, 2006 6:14 pm
Just had my brakes done by Bedrock VW in Motherwell.Got a pair of Rotor discs and Pagid fast road pads fitted plus a fluid service....WHAT A...
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Last post by buster.g40
Fri Nov 17, 2006 6:14 pm
Compomotive MO's
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LowPoloCo. »
Wed Nov 15, 2006 10:16 am
Hey,
I like these alloys, but i know nothing about dimensions,
Is there anything else i need to ask the guy about the sizes, and wether it'll...
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Last post by LowPoloCo.
Wed Nov 15, 2006 5:54 pm
Rear Bearings
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by
Coops »
Tue Oct 17, 2006 9:07 pm
i take it the rear wheel bearing is built into the rear drum housing on my mk3 1.3 cl? when i had it apart other day (handbrake cable snap) i noticed...
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Last post by buster.g40
Sat Nov 04, 2006 10:00 pm
lowering 6n 100mm
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by
polo57 »
Thu Nov 02, 2006 6:59 am
i plan to lower my 6n polo 100mm on coilovers with 14's , the only problem is i have heard rumours about the camber and that been severly out when...
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Last post by polo57
Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:43 pm
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
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willriseley »
Thu Nov 02, 2006 8:08 pm
i have got sum slotmags that are meant to run with flat faced nuts.i have just got some bolts with a slight taper to them and think they would be ok...
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Last post by omicron
Thu Nov 02, 2006 8:27 pm
6n2 dampers
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crocodile »
Wed Oct 25, 2006 6:08 pm
Does any one know for 6n2 1.4 or 1.6 dampers(after market product eg. sachs) can install on 6n2 gti?
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Last post by mk4 glx 1.6
Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:39 pm
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Last post by loud
Tue Oct 24, 2006 2:44 pm
tyres and spacers
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willriseley »
Sun Oct 15, 2006 7:43 pm
rite what is the smallest possible tyre i could fit to a 5 1/2 x 13 rim? and also anyone know where does cheap hubcentric spacers???? please hook me...
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Last post by Ollie_R
Sun Oct 22, 2006 12:25 pm
Disks
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vwubbleu »
Wed Oct 11, 2006 12:11 pm
ELo there, am thinking of upgrading my brakes on my 6n 16v. I want to do a rear disk conversion, and would like to know how much work this is going...
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Last post by vwubbleu
Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:42 am
165/50/15's on a 7J rim
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polokris »
Thu Oct 19, 2006 4:44 pm
hey peeps... im lookin at gettin 165/50/15 tires on my 7J rims.... any one got any pics of these... or any idea how it will look???
or do i go for...
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Last post by polokris
Thu Oct 19, 2006 4:44 pm
??lowest coilovers for 9n??
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by
grant hunter »
Wed Oct 11, 2006 11:33 pm
hi
can you help me?am looking to buy coilovers for my 1.4 9n an a really want it to be on the deck..am looking for which kit could do this for...
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Last post by DanDiesel
Sun Oct 15, 2006 11:14 pm
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Last post by mc_iver_9n
Fri Oct 13, 2006 12:58 pm
painting alloys
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gina »
Sat Oct 07, 2006 7:54 pm
Is it possible to paint alloy wheels and get a good finish that will last? Ive bought some cheap ones off ebay and wondered if i could rub them down...
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Last post by jason11
Wed Oct 11, 2006 10:43 am
standard 2 alloys
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jason11 »
Wed Oct 11, 2006 10:14 am
will standard 14 alloys fit the standard 13 wheel bolts ???
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Last post by mc_iver_9n
Wed Oct 11, 2006 10:38 am
I want i want i want!
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Coops »
Sun Oct 08, 2006 8:09 pm
ats classics!now theres a wheel worth my blood and sweat!roll on payday! 8)
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Last post by Coops
Sun Oct 08, 2006 8:09 pm
BAR tyre pressure conversion???
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by
LowPoloCo. »
Thu Sep 28, 2006 5:40 pm
Hey,
Does anyone know what those BAR tyre pressure measurements mean, on the inside of the petrol cap???
If so, how do they convert into normal...
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Last post by Brock
Thu Oct 05, 2006 4:22 pm
6N 195/45/16's lowering by 40mm
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by
Ozi »
Tue Sep 12, 2006 11:05 pm
Hi
Just wanted to know if i would experience any problems dropping my 1994 6n with 195/45/16's, lowered at 40mm??
appreciate any help
Ozi
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Last post by Dee-vub
Thu Sep 14, 2006 1:20 pm
will these fit?
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by
eviemunchkin »
Sun Sep 03, 2006 11:23 pm
hi
would the following fit on my vw polo 6n2?
anyone able to do a photoshop for a bright blue polo (pic below)
also anyone know where i can get the...
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Last post by Dee-vub
Mon Sep 04, 2006 5:16 pm
Can anyone identify these alloys?
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by
/\ndy »
Sat Sep 02, 2006 9:19 pm
The alloys on that polo on clubpolo's front page look great, looking for something just like that for mine, if anyone can name the make and model of...
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Last post by /\ndy
Sun Sep 03, 2006 7:40 pm
Lowering Kit for a 6n
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Biddle »
Sun Sep 03, 2006 4:49 pm
This thread has previously been in the MK4 section but il try my luck here, Found these on ebay
After looking at my current shocks I have relised...
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Last post by Biddle
Sun Sep 03, 2006 4:49 pm
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Last post by jpolo
Fri Sep 01, 2006 2:59 pm
Thinking about lowering...help!
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by
Polo_87 »
Sat Aug 26, 2006 12:44 am
Im thinking about lowering my polo and i wanted to know whether or not i need to buy a a full suspension kit. Or can i just buy the springs and use...
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Last post by Dee-vub
Tue Aug 29, 2006 6:02 pm
what brakes
by
Dub1 »
Wed Aug 23, 2006 6:35 pm
hopefully getting a 16v engine for my car, going to have upgrade my brakes?
the obviously upgrade would be a g60 brake conversion...what else could...
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Last post by Dub1
Wed Aug 23, 2006 6:35 pm
continuously warping disc
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Erika GTi »
Sun Aug 13, 2006 9:49 pm
backround
we bought car (polo gti) two years ago. The brakes were warped when we got it so we changed them, 4 months later they warped again. Then...
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Last post by Prash
Wed Aug 23, 2006 4:11 pm
312mm Upgrade Insructions
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by
Vdubber »
Thu May 11, 2006 8:02 am
My friend is upgrading his 288mm brakes to Audi TT 312 Brakes on his Golf.
Does anyone know if there are any instructions or pictures anywhere?...
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Last post by toXXin
Thu Aug 17, 2006 6:33 pm
Alloys/Arch?
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by
inthoughtwelive »
Sun Apr 23, 2006 1:42 pm
Hey guys, Dunno if its already been brought up somewhere, but does anybody know how much the wheels can stick out the wheel arch legaly??
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Last post by LeMeph
Thu Aug 17, 2006 10:25 am
Rims + Wheels for 1997 (P) Polo 1.4 CL
by
noog »
Wed Aug 16, 2006 2:44 pm
I had a car accident yesterday, clipped a road island which blew out one of my tyres and damaged my rim to a point of non-repair.
I'm trying to...
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Last post by noog
Wed Aug 16, 2006 2:44 pm
gti lowering
by
dublow7 »
Tue Aug 15, 2006 6:41 pm
Whats the best way about lowing a polo gti!? i know i could ither go shock/springs or coilovers! but which kit! coilovers are best?
dont wanna spend...
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Last post by dublow7
Tue Aug 15, 2006 6:41 pm
WHEELS WANTED!!!!
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by
Suliman »
Wed Aug 09, 2006 11:56 pm
HI IM AFTER A SET OF 15INCH OR 16 INCH DEEP DISH ALLOYS AT A VERY VERY CHEAP PRICE FOR MY 6N POLO.
LET ME KNOW IF ANYONE HAS ANY THING!!
THANKS...
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Last post by ModifiedMadness
Thu Aug 10, 2006 12:32 am
PCD CONVERTERS
by
pitchy »
Tue Aug 08, 2006 12:57 pm
now being made to order , check out ebay listing : 120015503910 for prices . thanks
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Last post by pitchy
Tue Aug 08, 2006 12:57 pm
Tyre stretch on 16's?
by
Dee-vub »
Sat Aug 05, 2006 12:41 am
i'v just got myself a set of 7x16 alloys and just wondering what tyres would be best. i would like a slight stretch so is it possible to get 185/40....
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Last post by Dee-vub
Sat Aug 05, 2006 12:41 am
Soft Suspension
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by
ibanez »
Sun Jul 30, 2006 6:09 pm
I know this has probably been asked before but i am searching through all previous posts and im way over my head lol.
Bascially the situation is i...
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Last post by Dee-vub
Sun Jul 30, 2006 9:18 pm
What Lowering Kit?
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by
WildChild »
Sun Apr 23, 2006 8:44 pm
I want to slam my Mark 1 Polo
But by how much and what would you recommend?
Will be using: 13x8 ATS Classics / 175/50s
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Last post by mk1jones
Thu Jul 27, 2006 5:11 pm
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Last post by Ross Clarke
Sat Jul 15, 2006 11:07 pm
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Last post by neilw
Thu Jul 06, 2006 3:49 pm
6n1 shock absorber on 6n2 gti?
by
crocodile »
Tue Jun 13, 2006 4:31 pm
I asked bilstein they told me the 6n1 absorber also fit on 6n2.
But some one told me they are different.The top mount is not same.
Which one is...
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Last post by crocodile
Tue Jun 13, 2006 4:31 pm
Coilovers
by
l17yka »
Mon Jun 12, 2006 6:59 pm
hi, which ones are better h&r or kw varients, any examples of quality/ride quality would help as looking to install on a 9n thanks.
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Last post by l17yka
Mon Jun 12, 2006 6:59 pm
vw / audi wheel adaptors
by
pitchy »
Thu Jun 01, 2006 4:56 pm
by the end of the month i will hopefully have everything i need to start churning these out ;
4x100 to 5x100 and 4x100 to 5x112 (maybe porsche too)...
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Last post by pitchy
Thu Jun 01, 2006 4:56 pm
lowering my polo 6n2
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by
rolldeeppolo »
Wed May 17, 2006 9:58 am
hello there i want to lower my polo,im not to sure if i should just buy lowering springs or buy a full kit dampers and springs,i got 17s on it how...
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Last post by polopowah
Fri May 26, 2006 1:36 pm
H&R's
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by
Spammy »
Mon May 22, 2006 10:17 pm
Anyone dropped their 9n on H&R springs/ Susp kits?
Not got enough money for the coilovers, wanted to know any opinions on the 35mm lower springs...
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Last post by 99
Fri May 26, 2006 10:19 am
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Last post by 99
Thu May 25, 2006 8:31 pm
what et?
by
l17yka »
Sun May 21, 2006 10:45 am
Hi need help please any ideas on what et is best for 8/18 please ? i'm lookin to get some bbs lms but been quoted et of 32 and et 25? any ideas would...
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Last post by l17yka
Sun May 21, 2006 10:45 am
Fk Adjustables
by
scotia_polo »
Sat May 20, 2006 1:38 am
Just some help needed here, I bought the fk adjustable kit and the front is sitting pretty low I just want to lower the back by 20 mm more I have...
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Last post by scotia_polo
Sat May 20, 2006 1:38 am
GT/G40 brakes?!
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by
Oli »
Fri May 19, 2006 10:22 am
I've got a full GT as a donor to put the engine in to my mk1, and I was going to put G40 brakes on the front. But would the GT brakes be sufficient?...
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Last post by Mk2Adam
Fri May 19, 2006 8:58 pm
9N Front Disc's
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by
dino »
Thu May 11, 2006 2:57 pm
Are the front disc's on the 1.4tdi and 1.9tdi the same size?
Mine will all need replacing in about 8000 miles so im trying to see what options i...
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Last post by dino
Mon May 15, 2006 7:21 pm
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