My Polo GTI

Chat about your facelift 9n3 Polo - Including the 9N3 Polo GTI!
andy947
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Post by andy947 »

Jeff GTi wrote:yeah had 4 wheel lazer alignment done to sort the tracking and camber reset too
You cant actually 'reset' the camber on a 9n to a standard position after lowering it, there is no adjustment for it. You can only set the camber side to side to ensure that it is equal on each side by adjusting the subframe on its mountings (detailed in the workshop maual) :wink:
gti-joe
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Post by gti-joe »

Wouter wrote:Have you already got something in mind for rims ?
was thinking about these

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Artec AD Cups

What do you guys think ?
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gti-joe
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Well finally lowered the car this weekend on a Spax suspension kit. Its down -50mm and I am pretty happy with the stance of the car.

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Post by DanDiesel »

liking that stance, looks much more aggressive!!
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Was bored today so decided to colour code the engine cover. What do think guys ?

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Post by dino »

Like the lowerage and colourage of the engine cover!

Although i'd have to straighten the oil cap as it would annoy me - god im such a perfectionist... :oops:
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Post by gti-joe »

I know where your coming from :lol: , drives me nuts but that is it in the fully home position. Tried taking it off and having a fiddle with it but no luck.
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I'm glad im not the only one!! lmao
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KennyPOLO_Gti
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Post by KennyPOLO_Gti »

where did u get the lowering kit and how much did u pay for it??? Looks So much better!!! Take it handles better? I find the gti is a bit on the springy side!
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Post by gti-joe »

Got the shocks from Jackson Tuning on (ahem) Club Polo. And used Spax
-50mm springs from POTN.

http://www.potn.co.uk/vw_c1473_3203_7834_7871.htm

Handles alot more positively on highspeed cornering and roundabouts, the ride can be a bit harsh on poor roads, and theres plenty of them in Edinburgh, but I can live with that.

Also put Powerflex bushes on it because after lowering the wishbone bushes started squeaking quite badly but the new bushes sorted that out.
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KennyPOLO_Gti
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Post by KennyPOLO_Gti »

Cheers m8, Looks Well Good!!!
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