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by SolidZeus
Thu Jul 05, 2012 12:07 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: SELL UP!
Replies: 79
Views: 14268

Re: My new 6n2!!! (Updated)

Anyone know about Quotes on Alloy referb too? Mine are absolutely F**ked! And i mean like they look over 10 years old!
by SolidZeus
Thu Jul 05, 2012 12:06 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: SELL UP!
Replies: 79
Views: 14268

Re: My new 6n2!!! (Updated)

Little update, Only got back recently from working away And im back on the Polo, He's what I've been upto; http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg570/Tonydavis1992/IMG00448-20120627-1628.jpg http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg570/Tonydavis1992/IMG00450-20120627-1629.jpg http://i1244.photobucket.co...
by SolidZeus
Sun Mar 25, 2012 8:55 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: New Coilovers Squeek Sound?!?!!
Replies: 1
Views: 869

New Coilovers Squeek Sound?!?!!

So I finally fitted my new coilovers and went for a test drive and after about 10mins I started hearing squeezing from the rear Anyone know why it's doing this? I think it's the upper rubber spring seat maybe rubbing on the metal but I'm not sure, anyone had this before? Can someone please get back ...
by SolidZeus
Sun Mar 25, 2012 8:49 pm
Forum: DIY Guides
Topic: VW Polo MKIV Raceland Coilover Fitting
Replies: 37
Views: 48842

Re: VW Polo MKIV Raceland Coilover Fitting

Tim_GTi wrote:IIRC it's 7mm. But that's a guess, it's been years since I did the job!

Yea it was 7mm Thanks ;)
by SolidZeus
Sun Mar 25, 2012 8:48 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Are Spring compressors a MUST?
Replies: 5
Views: 846

Re: Are Spring compressors a MUST?

I've never used spring compressors when removing springs on a VW... Just undo the top first and then raise the car and you can "pull" down the whole thing so the spring isn't compressed. then undo to two bolts at the bottom and pull the damper and spring out, Yea I managed to get the spri...
by SolidZeus
Sat Mar 24, 2012 4:07 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Tire Rubbing On Spring?
Replies: 1
Views: 295

Tire Rubbing On Spring?

So I fitted my new coilovers today, but when I went to move it, it started sellin like a burning rubber an inspect an saw the tire rubbing on the new coilover

Anyone know how to make this stop?
by SolidZeus
Fri Mar 23, 2012 11:49 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: HELP Car fell of Jack!
Replies: 4
Views: 945

Re: HELP Car fell of Jack!

[quote="Jake_polo"]could be fuel filter, mine went through a phase of juddering, the drop might of dislodged some gunk in there, cheap to replace but not the most fun job to do as you've gotta depressurise the fuel system, bust the haynes manual out and you should be Thanks Jake gonna look...
by SolidZeus
Fri Mar 23, 2012 11:48 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Are Spring compressors a MUST?
Replies: 5
Views: 846

Re: Are Spring compressors a MUST?

6N2 GTI 00 wrote:They are not a MUST for fitting coilovers its replacing springs when they are essential
But do you not need something off the top of the old spring?
by SolidZeus
Thu Mar 22, 2012 2:58 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Are Spring compressors a MUST?
Replies: 5
Views: 846

Are Spring compressors a MUST?

Looking to fit these coilovers the weekend, and I have all neccesary tools to fit EXCEPT spring compressors. So are they absolutely needed? Or can I get to the top mount without? http://www.google.co.uk/search?tbm=isch&source=mog&hl=en&gl=uk&tab=wi&q=vw%20polo%206n2%20coilovers&a...
by SolidZeus
Thu Mar 22, 2012 2:47 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: HELP Car fell of Jack!
Replies: 4
Views: 945

Re: HELP Car fell of Jack!

TriggerFish wrote:Fuel lines?

Can you see any signs of dripping under the car?
No, but now when driving I think the disc brakes rubbing on the peds.
by SolidZeus
Wed Mar 21, 2012 11:38 am
Forum: DIY Guides
Topic: VW Polo MKIV Raceland Coilover Fitting
Replies: 37
Views: 48842

Re: VW Polo MKIV Raceland Coilover Fitting

And what's the Allan key size for removing the front suspension ?
by SolidZeus
Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:56 pm
Forum: DIY Guides
Topic: VW Polo MKIV Raceland Coilover Fitting
Replies: 37
Views: 48842

Re: VW Polo MKIV Raceland Coilover Fitting

Is the 6n2 roughly the same? And is there a height adjustment guide?
I've got a height adjustment tool but not sure how it'll work
by SolidZeus
Tue Mar 20, 2012 2:07 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: HELP Car fell of Jack!
Replies: 4
Views: 945

HELP Car fell of Jack!

Yea... So my car fell of the Jack and now whenever I drive it and squeeze the gas it Judders?
No lights have come on and also the bonnet was up when it started to rain of that might of affected the spark plugs in anyway?

Seriously... Someone help!
by SolidZeus
Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:03 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: SELL UP!
Replies: 79
Views: 14268

SELL UP!

Alright Ive been on this forums for a while but only recently made an account, anyway... I got a new 6n2 an just wondering what you guys would do to it :) Taking ALL suggestions I'm thinking to lower it, new splitter and maybe alloy referb painted black with red trim? http://i1244.photobucket.com/al...