Polo 6R Handling Mods?

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Ash6R
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Polo 6R Handling Mods?

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Wondering what mods will help with the handling of my 6R 1.2 TSI. Currently it has quite noticeable body roll when going into turns. Can't seem to find any strut cars or ARB for the car. Any links and tips would be appreciated :D .
Ricmondo
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Re: Polo 6R Handling Mods?

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I can't help with your quest but wish you every success.

Try not to get fixated with roll, some of the best handling cars I've experienced over the years have had noticeable roll, dial it out, by whatever means and you might compromise the road holding. The two are inextricably mixed. A fine handling car that slides off the road at the slightest provocation is as useful as a chocolate tea pot and a limpet like motorcar that wallows and pitches is equally useless.

Let us all know if you manage to achieve your personal compromise.
Ash6R
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Re: Polo 6R Handling Mods?

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Ricmondo wrote:I can't help with your quest but wish you every success.

Try not to get fixated with roll, some of the best handling cars I've experienced over the years have had noticeable roll, dial it out, by whatever means and you might compromise the road holding. The two are inextricably mixed. A fine handling car that slides off the road at the slightest provocation is as useful as a chocolate tea pot and a limpet like motorcar that wallows and pitches is equally useless.

Let us all know if you manage to achieve your personal compromise.
Thanks for the support! I know it will be difficult to remove body roll completely, i just want to minimize it a bit. I was looking at some ARBs and was wondering if i should get both front and rear ARB or if just front ARBs will be enough. Looking for a second opinion. Thanks!
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