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by mattupson
Sat Jun 06, 2009 12:58 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Replacing anti-roll bar link
Replies: 1
Views: 669

Replacing anti-roll bar link

Hi all,

Have a 2000 VW Polo GTi, need the offside anti-roll bar link repalcing.

Have undone the 13mm nut from underneath, but how do i go about getting the actual rubber bush/link off? It's effin tight on there!

Cheers guys.
by mattupson
Sun Apr 12, 2009 2:33 pm
Forum: Unsorted For Sale Posts
Topic: Porsche Teledials - 15x7 - ET 23.3 - No Damage
Replies: 1
Views: 922

Porsche Teledials - 15x7 - ET 23.3 - No Damage

4 x Porsche Teledial rims. 5x130. Come with FIVE genuine porsche metal centre caps. One has had the face shot blast, the other 3 are black but previous poor refurb means the paint is flaking. Apart from that, the wheels are mint. No kerb damage, all straight and true, excellent wheels! These are the...
by mattupson
Mon Mar 23, 2009 6:40 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Sparkplug Choice...
Replies: 1
Views: 338

Sparkplug Choice...

Hi guys, The GTi is due for a service, wondering whta plugs to use? Did some searching on here and alot of people recomend Bosch OEM plugs, are these the same as the Bosch ones you can get in Halfrauds? Checked mine earlier and it's currently running NGK plugs, but with a VW & Audi logo on it :S...
by mattupson
Mon Dec 29, 2008 12:23 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Coilovers - Knocking sound
Replies: 10
Views: 1140

Re: Coilovers - Knocking sound

Cheers for help guys.

Turns out the top mount was done up too tight so bearing wasn't moving free. Just loosened it off a bit a re-tightened and now no noise!
by mattupson
Sun Dec 28, 2008 5:00 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Coilovers - Knocking sound
Replies: 10
Views: 1140

Re: Coilovers - Knocking sound

Prob down about 60mm over standard...
by mattupson
Sun Dec 28, 2008 4:33 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Coilovers - Knocking sound
Replies: 10
Views: 1140

Coilovers - Knocking sound

Well fitted my coilovers last weekend, no problem there. But have noticed when im turning there is quite a noticable kncking sound coming from the front. This sound doesn't happen when going over bumps, only when turning/steering. Have double checked everything is tight but can't spot anything immed...
by mattupson
Tue Dec 16, 2008 11:52 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Crappy window demister
Replies: 15
Views: 1773

Same happens with me, even with aircon on (econ off) it takes ages.

Think it i because below 5 degress the aircon does not function, so i have heard.
by mattupson
Sun Dec 07, 2008 2:37 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Fitting coilovers
Replies: 3
Views: 748

Cheers for that Tim, big help.

Quick question.. Whats your ride like with coilovers fitted? Much stiffer?
by mattupson
Sun Dec 07, 2008 1:37 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Fitting coilovers
Replies: 3
Views: 748

Fitting coilovers

Well have finally got some coilovers ordered and coming my way :D Now i need to fit them... Being a mechanic i have a fully stocked tool box... at work. But i don't really want to unload all my tools to bring them home to fit the coilovers. Could anyone tell me what tools i will need... ie. spanner/...
by mattupson
Sun Nov 30, 2008 3:50 pm
Forum: Unsorted For Sale Posts
Topic: Raceline Motorsport RL-7's - 4x108 - White - 15x6j
Replies: 5
Views: 1579

Slight mix up with these im afraid!

Turns out they are not 4x100 like i got told when i got the wheels, they are actually 4x108! So if anyone knows anyone with a ford, pug or citroen who wants these let me know.

Sorry for the hassle guys!
by mattupson
Sat Nov 29, 2008 7:25 pm
Forum: Unsorted For Sale Posts
Topic: Raceline Motorsport RL-7's - 4x108 - White - 15x6j
Replies: 5
Views: 1579

As far as i'm aware they should fit yeah. Both 4x100.
by mattupson
Sat Nov 29, 2008 1:09 pm
Forum: Unsorted For Sale Posts
Topic: Raceline Motorsport RL-7's - 4x108 - White - 15x6j
Replies: 5
Views: 1579

Update with pics and price!
by mattupson
Fri Nov 28, 2008 6:09 pm
Forum: Unsorted For Sale Posts
Topic: Raceline Motorsport RL-7's - 4x108 - White - 15x6j
Replies: 5
Views: 1579

Raceline Motorsport RL-7's - 4x108 - White - 15x6j

15"x6J. 4x108 fitment. ET42. Three are practically new with just a few scratches from storage which would probablly polish out, barcode sticker still on inside. Never used on a car. One has a few miles on it, with a few kerb marks and some scratches but could be eaasily repaired by specialist q...
by mattupson
Sat Nov 15, 2008 8:23 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Schmidt wheels
Replies: 25
Views: 3799

Was thinknig of getting these for my GTi.

Want them even more now!
by mattupson
Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:29 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Gti xenon bulb
Replies: 45
Views: 4377

Changinf the xenon bulb is actually easier than changing the side light bulbs!

Did my righ tone in about 5 mins outside blockbusters lol.