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Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 9:21 am
by Josh_PoloGTi
Sorry, I was tired when I posted that it was BAD....
Now for a more constructive explaination:
I've been running round with coilovers set to stun for a few months now, so any normal car is going to feel wobbly in comparison... for a year or so before that my GTi was running on H&R springs so I think to be honest, I've forgotten what the stock GTi felt like in comparison.
So, handling was BAD compared to my GTi with H&R Coilovers.
Probably not that bad for a standard car though... (I'm sure I didn't think it was bad when I test drove one for 2 hours (no salesman!) when they first came out... Maybe it is just the fact I've had coilovers on mine that have been shaking my teeth out!
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 6:29 pm
by andyg
Do you have a buyer for your GTi then josh?
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 6:50 pm
by Josh_PoloGTi
Sold it yesterday!!
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2004 2:06 am
by andyg
ah congrats,
every advert i call for a gti is already sold, I gotta keep my eyes peeled me thinks.
Did u get what you asked for it? by the looks if it, u spent a shedload on it.
Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2004 6:08 pm
by rooboy
des_pd_ tdi wrote:I think the handling's OK, better than my Polo Sport.
However the brakes are shocking, alot lot worse than my Polo. Defo upgrade for me on the cards, this would be the first upgrade anyone should plan if they own the vrs.
Des
Tell me about it. I'm looking at fitting the Octavia vRS calipers front and rear, but the £117 for each front is putting me off at the moment.
Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2004 8:52 pm
by Neo_VR
Think josh may get brakes sorted sooner after a quick whip round the block in my machine
tho im definately glad i did brakes first now..
(i blame you josh)
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 6:20 pm
by Josh_PoloGTi
Just re-read this thread...
The modifications went this way:
Day 2 (47 miles on the clock!): REVO & Green Cotton Air Filter
Then after that, it went:
Stereo Install
De-Badged Rear (apart from the vRS badge, which I relocated)
Shortened OE Antenna
Origin b2
Stainless Doorhandle Covers
Ibiza Strut Brace
Ibiza PD160 Air Intake
Big Brakes (TT 312's)
Tints
Colour-Coded front Skoda Badge
Next on the list is:
An Intercooler Water/Methanol Spray (ordered)
DIY "TT Style" Arch-Liner Vent
Eibach Springs
New Front Speakers
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 6:46 pm
by Si_GTi
Origin B2? Wossat then?
REVO/big brakes/strut brace sound cool
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 7:47 pm
by toXXin
Si_GTi wrote:Origin B2? Wossat then?
REVO/big brakes/strut brace sound cool
Scamera detector
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 11:20 pm
by Vdubber
Josh
Do you know if the Ibiza strut brace would fit a Polo 9n 1.9TDI?
Also, Which carriers did you use to fit the 312 brakes?
Thanks
Si
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2005 2:09 am
by Josh_PoloGTi
Not sure about the strut brace mate... It fits mine perfectly, but I've not heard of it fitting a Polo before... Try it! It's only £45, you can sell it on eBay/Briskoda if it doesn't fit! The chassis is the same, so I wouldn't have thought it would be too different.
Also, I used the whole lot from the TT.... Caliper, Carrier, Disc and Pad.
You can only do this if you've got 288mm brakes already though.
If you've got calipers that say ??III then you've had it, as you need new hubs as well.
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2005 12:52 pm
by Mac
did't nelson try and fit that brace to his car - and found that it wouldn't fit because of the ECU cover?
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2005 2:44 pm
by Petrified
The strut brace should fit a polo 9n but on the FSI model the ECU is fitted higher so it gets in the way.
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2005 5:32 pm
by Vdubber
Thanks
Just a couple more questions.
What size wheels do you have on your VRS?
Wheres the best place to get the strut brace from?
Many thanks
Si
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2005 8:49 pm
by Josh_PoloGTi
16" (but beware, only some 16" wheels will fit over the 312mm Brakes - BBS RX2's DO NOT!)
Seat Dealerships throughout the country will be able to get you the strut brace mate.