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by SJDR
Thu Jun 03, 2021 10:30 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Need to raise my 1.2TSI as much as possible
Replies: 10
Views: 2450

Re: Need to raise my 1.2TSI as much as possible


No, use springs from 1.6 tdi.
And how come you cant buy new springs, if you can buy the car in your country, and parts in the parts store ( not VW) you can get sasch springs they are pretty cheap. 30$ for a one spring. Often new csn be cheaper than use
Keep your own struts they will work.



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by SJDR
Thu Jun 03, 2021 10:30 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Need to raise my 1.2TSI as much as possible
Replies: 10
Views: 2450

Re: Need to raise my 1.2TSI as much as possible


No, use springs from 1.6 tdi.
And how come you cant buy new springs, if you can buy the car in your country, and parts in the parts store ( not VW) you can get sasch springs they are pretty cheap. 30$ for a one spring. Often new csn be cheaper than use
Keep your own struts they will work.



No ...
by SJDR
Thu Jun 03, 2021 2:43 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Need to raise my 1.2TSI as much as possible
Replies: 10
Views: 2450

Re: Need to raise my 1.2TSI as much as possible


Use springs from diesel to compensate for extra weight.


Looking at the Sachs catalogue, the Polo 1.2 Cross spring is the same part # as the standard diesel spring (the cross diesel uses a stiffer spring still)
Sadly, aftermarket springs are not available in Aus for the 6R polo, genuine only ...
by SJDR
Wed Jun 02, 2021 3:54 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Need to raise my 1.2TSI as much as possible
Replies: 10
Views: 2450

Re: Need to raise my 1.2TSI as much as possible


Any luck with the sump guard?
We're looking for one for a 9N3 GTI and I can't seem to find anyone who will do it in AU.


No - they won't ship to Aus. Polo's aren't sold in the US, so no luck from there either.
I got the dimensions as I was going to get it shipped to family in the UK and then ...
by SJDR
Mon May 17, 2021 11:44 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Need to raise my 1.2TSI as much as possible
Replies: 10
Views: 2450

Re: Need to raise my 1.2TSI as much as possible


Use setup from polo cross?
Add a metall belly pan that is reinforced with rebar. And piece of styrofoam under the sump to rocks cant collect.


I did wonder about the cross suspension. I think it's 15mm higher than standard?
Do you know if it bolts straight up? I assume I'd need springs and ...
by SJDR
Mon May 17, 2021 1:16 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Need to raise my 1.2TSI as much as possible
Replies: 10
Views: 2450

Need to raise my 1.2TSI as much as possible

I'm in Australia and recently picked up a cheap 2011 1.2TSI for myself and my daughter to compete in Motorkhana/Khanacross (racing around a field for those not familiar).

My Polo apparently had the Sports Pack fitted from new (lowered suspension, front fogs and 17" rims) but it's currently running ...