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As far as i know, the Type 86 is a mk1 polo or Derby,
and the Type 86c is a mk2 polo or classic,
Think that's what they're known as in Germany/europe.
Have a look at,
http://www.youngtimer-tour.de

Sounds like you have an 86c or mk2.
To be honest, any suspension from mk1/mk2/mk3 polo should fit, but ...

You'd be better transplanting the lot m8!,
driveshafts, front struts, lower arms with bigger ball joints, (unless your's is a late mk1 82, as these already have em)as well as the anti roll bar, this has a kink in it it clear the 3f's box,which should clear the bay no probs! so stick with the 3f's ...

Have a word with MK1magic off Porka(Arron), he's getting some moulded in fibreglass for his project mk1!
Might even be getting pattern bumpers too! :wink:
Hmmm can see a market for these out there...lucky mine aren't too bad!

Fellas, nows the time to check Your Vdub shows for Polo oddments....i ...

I've had mine since feb (77 R plate Polo L), and after getting cheezed off with the ill running 895cc carb..decided to drop a 3f in it!(cheers 86c!).

Just recently had head skimmed, couple of new valves, new stem seals, headgasket, waterpump, cambelt etc!..and in process of putting cam wheel back ...

its just there to make sure you can carry rear passengers
Yeh, this is right...when you order a kit now you usually get 2 different sizes of springs, usually 40's at rear and much lower at front..say 70mm!
So's you can carry stuff without rubbing.
I'd heard from Venom that their own stuff was re ...

These are like rocking horse sh*t to get hold of!!
i got one for sale, £60 o.n.o!

Pm me if interested

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Affentittengeil!

:D
"I bet that means "F**kin ace lookin motor" m8!
My thoughts entirely!!!
Kennsemense has a serious vehicle there! a real "Porsche-Schläger"
Lovely paint job!
http://muchos.co.uk/members/jabemeister/kennsepolo3.jpg
Very ...

Thanks for the info m8!
Have tried emailing audi50.de already, but not heard anything!

Nice site KennseMense!
V nice car! looks like youv'e worked hard on it m8...thats a serious lookin engine!...good on ya!
Any idea if you can buy Sorg stuff over here?....am after a twin carb manifold!

Cripes! thanks for all the info! Cheers people
Now using www.muchos.co.uk, thats a free one too, which i've upgraded costing only a fiver a year!
just bought these cheap, an started to strip/polish em!

might be detailin em with black?

Fitting this really depends on what u want to run off it!!!
Most 12v appliances take a big whack out of your battery. :cry: ....say 4amps for a powered coolbox....(appliance wattage X 12(volt) = Amps) So u've got to be careful what u run. :shock: .......gotta make sure cable is strong enough to take ...

Cheers 4 info pettsy,. :wink: ....
Hey, just got some original mk1 brochures in vgood nick. 8) ...
would be 4 sale at £5 each including p&p...anyone interested? :)
Got 1 1978....&..2 1979! 8)
Stu you've got first dibs on this one!!! http://muchos.co.uk/members/jabemeister/stupolo.jpg
1979 ...

Hi! heard u can convert Mk1 Polo front brakes with Mk1 golf calipers.(is this just to convert to vented discs rather than solid?) ...is this a worthwhile mod,....what else can i do to improve braking?
Ta very much!

Hi Speedlaw!, wondering if you knew if the second derby (Burgundy)
was a VW colour...cause i recon that would like ace on my polo 8)
Sweet pics m8....pity there's no scene like that over here!!
Nice Derby Michiel! & Baldrimmer!
Derby's are so damn cool!
What sites do you use in order to download ...

Sweet pics Nuttinnew!...had her long? :D ...As you can see from my pics im missin a few bits of chrome trim off wings and tailgate :cry: , where's the best source? Your's a 895cc? or have you dropped someat else in? :wink: ....
Stu yours is still oldschool m8!!! well tidy! 8) My dash has a round ...