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New kid here.
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 3:13 pm
by ranson90
Got myself a black 3 door 1.2 9n2 S last week with 9000 miles on the clock for like 4 grand
Well chuffed.
Will post pics when camera works
plans:
fix wind damaged door which kinda closes 0.5 cm lower than it should do if closed softly (will get ma girls dad to look at it as hes a panel beater)
remote central locking
delock handles
full new sound system
window tints
god i just dont know what to do with it
lower it probs
any suggestions?
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 4:23 pm
by pip_polo
welcome mate.
get some piccys up
lower it and some nice alloys and it'l look good. then some small touches to finish it off.
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 9:29 pm
by chewy
Welcome mate. Its all about the small things, thats what makes the difference. Where abouts in Durham are you coz am a Durham lad to.
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 9:29 pm
by ranson90
know where I can get any decent lowering springs then?
I've been looking round but im not sure on which make
I'll be able to get someone to fit them just finding decent ones as the polo suspension is just soooooo loose
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 9:31 pm
by ranson90
chewy wrote:Welcome mate. Its all about the small things, thats what makes the difference. Where abouts in Durham are you coz am a Durham lad to.
Ah cool am round pittington (next to sherburn/gilesgate/belmont) if your from the otherside.
Mates gunna do my system for me new head unit amp and sub/s
and if i can get these springs sorted should be good.
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 9:34 pm
by chewy
How much do yu want to lower it? I am a Stanley lad lol
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:10 pm
by ranson90
oh i dont know.
the gap between the wheel and arch is pretty big atm so quite alot
looking at 70 should be ok. although advise would be helpful
not sure.
too low wouldnt this damage the suspension if i speed bump it?
(editeD)
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:22 pm
by chewy
Coilovers, springs with that much of a drop you would also need new dampers
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 11:05 pm
by ranson90
what about these?
http://www.evolutionr.co.uk/index.php?p ... _id=305378
says will do 50 mm max
and know anywhere that would be able to fit such an item if some of my mates cant?
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 11:46 pm
by whitegtipolo
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 12:25 am
by black-a4
Whitepologti - What is the ride like on these coilies in comparison to standard? Bouncy, Firm? How do they cope with pot holes!?
I also have a 1.2 and so don't want to spend the earth on suspension, but know that lowering springs and stock dampers often cause problems!
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 6:07 pm
by ranson90
ahhh yes. i've upgraded my knowledge of suspension now....
I'm looking at those coilovers seem decent.
And im sure there will be some one round durham area who will fit them for me for a few quid.
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 11:18 pm
by chewy
I have been told about this guy in Billingham who works from home, does not charge much. Give me a pm if you want his number
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:33 pm
by ranson90
I'll be ringing the insurance up sometime this week before I decide.
17 male insurance sucks balls without them thinking your a "boyracer from halfords"