New Wheels (fitted)
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TRiBaL
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Re: New Wheels (fitted)
You can get either i believe. Check here according to your engine: http://web1.carparts-cat.com/default.as ... 21&31=4528
B12 Sports are not 60-40 though
B12 Sports are not 60-40 though
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Re: New Wheels (fitted)
Polo 6N2 1.4, 1.4TDi, GTi 1.6, 1.7SDi, 1.9SDi 10/99>
Part Number: 46-190796
Front Lowering: 30mm
Rear Lowering: 30mm
Front Axle Weight: Up to 850kg
Rear Axle Weight: Up to 780kg
You'd need that set
Part Number: 46-190796
Front Lowering: 30mm
Rear Lowering: 30mm
Front Axle Weight: Up to 850kg
Rear Axle Weight: Up to 780kg
You'd need that set
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TRiBaL
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Re: New Wheels (fitted)
GTi's get the kit for the heavier front axle only. 1.0 get the kit for the lighter axle only and all 1.4 can get either. That's according to the catalogue.
For my 1.4 16V i chose the one for the heavier axle.
alanjwong: All B12 kits come with B8 shocks.
B12 Pro = B8 + Eibach Pro Kit 30/30
B12 Sport = B8 + Eibach SportLine 30-35/45-50
For my 1.4 16V i chose the one for the heavier axle.
alanjwong: All B12 kits come with B8 shocks.
B12 Pro = B8 + Eibach Pro Kit 30/30
B12 Sport = B8 + Eibach SportLine 30-35/45-50
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Re: New Wheels (fitted)
With the 1.4 16V 100BHP, given its almost identical to the GTI block, the heavier axle is the right choiceTRiBaL wrote:GTi's get the kit for the heavier front axle only. 1.0 get the kit for the lighter axle only and all 1.4 can get either. That's according to the catalogue.
For my 1.4 16V i chose the one for the heavier axle.
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Re: New Wheels (fitted)
Ive got it all upgraded with DPM Performance. Getting the heavier one and a full set off Bilstein dust covers.TRiBaL wrote:GTi's get the kit for the heavier front axle only. 1.0 get the kit for the lighter axle only and all 1.4 can get either. That's according to the catalogue.
For my 1.4 16V i chose the one for the heavier axle.
alanjwong: All B12 kits come with B8 shocks.
B12 Pro = B8 + Eibach Pro Kit 30/30
B12 Sport = B8 + Eibach SportLine 30-35/45-50
TRiBaL, did you use the OE bump stops on yours?
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TRiBaL
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Re: New Wheels (fitted)
Yes.
I also replaced all 4 top mounts.
I also replaced all 4 top mounts.
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Re: New Wheels (fitted)
Ive just realised i have the same car as yours. Is yours the 100BHP model?TRiBaL wrote:Yes.
I also replaced all 4 top mounts.
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Re: New Wheels (fitted)
No, its the torquier but a bit slower (92ps in reality) 75BHP. 
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Re: New Wheels (fitted)
I have been asking some friends if they have ever experienced this monotube type of suspension and I can't find anyone apart from you that has it. It must be quite a rare choice?
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Re: New Wheels (fitted)
You are thinking too much about it mate. Go ahead and get them you won't regret it. It's the best suspension money can buy in the non coilover category.alanjwong wrote:I have been asking some friends if they have ever experienced this monotube type of suspension and I can't find anyone apart from you that has it. It must be quite a rare choice?
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Re: New Wheels (fitted)
I maybe thinking too much about it but mis advertsing is pretty bad in generalTRiBaL wrote:You are thinking too much about it mate. Go ahead and get them you won't regret it. It's the best suspension money can buy in the non coilover category.alanjwong wrote:I have been asking some friends if they have ever experienced this monotube type of suspension and I can't find anyone apart from you that has it. It must be quite a rare choice?
I have been in contact with Bilstein direct and they have confirmed to me that the monotube inverted suspension is not used on my car. I was really confused because on the DPM website it says it is in the kit.
Bilstein have said that the fronts use twin tube and the rears use monotube but not inverted.
Also on the Bilstein website it says B8 dampeners are monotube inverted. You cant even get twin tube B8 dampeners if you look on there site.
I think all the information that is everywhere is so misleading and not clear at all.
What is even odder is, the part number Bilstein gave me for the front struts 22-041364. Exclusively says they are monotube inverted.
Re: New Wheels (fitted)
@ Tribal & Alanjwong, You both have Eibach Pro Kit 30/30 on 6n2 ? I also have ProKit 30/30 on 6n2
Can You tell me what bump stops You use at rear and did You cut them ? I have 100mm like OEM and they are too long, car sitting/riding on them, need to cut them (in half). Do You have the same problem ?
I didn't made measures before/after, but I think rear axle droped more than declared -30mm. And rear progressive springs are very soft and sensitvie on weight. With 50kg load in boot, car sits as overloaded.
Can You tell me what bump stops You use at rear and did You cut them ? I have 100mm like OEM and they are too long, car sitting/riding on them, need to cut them (in half). Do You have the same problem ?
I didn't made measures before/after, but I think rear axle droped more than declared -30mm. And rear progressive springs are very soft and sensitvie on weight. With 50kg load in boot, car sits as overloaded.
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Re: New Wheels (fitted)
As far as i remember i've got the bilstein bump stops & covers that came with the shocks
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Re: New Wheels (fitted)
When I had this kit I didn't have to change the bump stops

