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Caddy help ?
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2003 3:38 pm
by team beer
Hi I'm new here and was wondering if anyone has modded a caddy as I'm trying to see what parts are interchangable ( suspension, brakes and body) thanks
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2003 6:47 pm
by Speedlaw
Hey!
And *Welcome*
The Caddy shares it's components with the SEAT Ibiza/Polo Variant/Sedan. So this means the engine compartment is slightly wider than our Mk4's, the brakes are a bit bigger (depending on model, they're the same or larger) and the engines are bigger.
The interior is practically 100% the same, but I'm sure there are minor differences.
All in all, I'm sure that, although similar, things like suspension, brakes, etc. are different from our models.
Hope this helpes!
Cheers,
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2003 6:54 pm
by polo2k
welcome to the site and btw i love the isle of man ( i have a car in my garage from over there where abouts are you) any who i hope this helps
http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/poloforum/v ... php?t=1083
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2003 7:11 pm
by team beer
Thanks for the welcome guys
polo 2k I live up north in ramsey. That paint is mad! Looks cool though.
tahnks for the advice speedlaw, do you reckon I could fit a polo 16v front bumper to my caddy if I cut and shut it? (the bumber that is, not my caddy
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Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2003 7:17 pm
by polo2k
beautiful place ramsey i love gophers cafe, if you go in there and ask about the lad who barely finished his chille con carne thats me (they put about a kilo of chillie powder in it ! ) and their hot choclate is gorgeous youve got some great roads too
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2003 9:02 pm
by KarlM
Hello new boy!
If you want to speak to someone about your caddy then ring 01246 550 400 and ask to speak to James. he's responsible for the above caddy - tell him Josh and Karl have sent you and he'll sort you out!
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2003 10:07 am
by Speedlaw
The bumper won't be a straight fit like you had already anticipated. I don't know if it's been done already, but I bet there's some bloke hidden in Germany that's tried it.
Perhaps a Seat Ibiza Cupra bumper would be easier? *don't know*
I expect the 16v bumper to be too small actually, but I honestly don't know for sure.
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2003 12:55 pm
by team beer
suppose I need to run round with a tape mesure and and find a 16v or cupra to check the width
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2003 3:15 pm
by Speedlaw
Sounds like a plan!
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2003 9:16 pm
by KarlM
I have a 16v bumper on mine
my dad drives a Caddy as his work vehicle
i've just had a look at them and they seem similar sizes - the caddy bumpers don't seem as deep, but flares out more around the arches.
so
after much deliberation i think (providing the mounting brackets are the same) i shoul be teased on!
Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2003 9:25 am
by team beer
sounds promising, now I need to find a bumper