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by Dookie77
Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:27 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Running on 18s?
Replies: 18
Views: 7176

Re: Running on 18s?

I'm pretty sure they're the same alloys found on the MK4 R32
Yes they are:
VW Aristo
Wheel diameter (in.): 18
Wheel width (in.): 7.5
Wheel lug pattern (mm): 5x100
Wheel centerbore (mm): 57.1
Wheel offset (mm): 38
Wheel part #: 1J0-601-025-BA (88Z/8z8)
Center cap part #: 1J0 601 171 BXF

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by Dookie77
Tue Jul 24, 2012 8:57 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo (6r) 1.6 Comfortline - VW Lowering springs fitted
Replies: 13
Views: 6008

Re: Polo (6r) 1.6 Comfortline - VW Lowering springs fitted

[Update] The back has settled nicely now :D
http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh609/c_clayford/IMG-20120724-00004.jpg

http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh609/c_clayford/IMG-20120724-00003.jpg

http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh609/c_clayford/IMG-20120724-00002.jpg

All it needs now ...
by Dookie77
Mon Jul 23, 2012 12:49 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo 6R from South Africa
Replies: 13
Views: 5192

Re: Polo 6R from South Africa

Welcome my fellow contryman :D Its good to know there are more of us on this forum.
I have a polo just like yours. Started modding mine already.
Have a look at these VW springs i fitted:
http://www.uk-polos.net/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=56844

I too would like to fit some 17" inch alloys to mine.
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by Dookie77
Thu Jul 19, 2012 3:09 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo 6R from South Africa
Replies: 13
Views: 5192

Re: Polo 6R from South Africa

Welcome my fellow contryman :D Its good to know there are more of us on this forum.
I have a polo just like yours. Started modding mine already.
Have a look at these VW springs i fitted:
http://www.uk-polos.net/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=56844

I too would like to fit some 17" inch alloys to mine.
Was ...
by Dookie77
Wed Jul 18, 2012 12:16 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: mods for my polo
Replies: 3
Views: 1375

Re: mods for my polo

It lowers the car by 30mm all round. Forgot to mention that i live in South Africa, but yeah, its available at all the VW dealerships here. Price in SA Rands was 1700.
There is a topic on the forum where someone in the UK got the same springs from a German website. Maybe that will give you a better ...
by Dookie77
Mon Jul 16, 2012 3:00 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: mods for my polo
Replies: 3
Views: 1375

Re: mods for my polo

Nice ride :)
Regarding the lowering kit: I fitted a set of VW lowering springs to my Polo.
It's really cheap, and its made by Eibach. You should be able to pick up a set from your local dealer.
Check out my post bellow. It should give you an idea of what your car will look like:
http://www.uk ...
by Dookie77
Thu Jul 12, 2012 9:52 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Finally got it lowered...
Replies: 29
Views: 7559

Re: Finally got it lowered...

There are 3 different springs available based on front axle weights: 830kg (part number: 6R0071677A), 860kg (part number: (6R0071677), and 960kg (part number: (6R0071677B). Rear axle weights are all 770kg.
by Dookie77
Mon Jul 09, 2012 10:11 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo (6r) 1.6 Comfortline - VW Lowering springs fitted
Replies: 13
Views: 6008

Polo (6r) 1.6 Comfortline - VW Lowering springs fitted

Hi all
I recently acquired a set of VW lowering springs. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that this OEM part was made by Eibach
Here are some details...
Part number: 6R0 071 677
Drop spec: 30mm all round

Had it fitted last week. Here are some pics...

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