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Which shock absorbers polo 6r 1.2 tsi (105)

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by winky666 » Wed Mar 30, 2016 6:59 pm

As the title says I'm looking for advise on which socks to buy. I recently lowered my polo on the eibach pro kit 25/30. The car is sat on 17 inch...

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Mon Jul 13, 2026 1:26 pm
polo gti 6r monza weight ?

Last post by sasapdudeh « Sun Jul 12, 2026 5:41 pm
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by kfirg » Mon Mar 30, 2020 4:27 pm

hi

i have 2013 polo gti

anyone knows what is the weight of the OEM 17 Monza alloys each ?

thanks

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Sun Jul 12, 2026 5:41 pm
Rear shocks - 6C (2015 1.2 TSI)

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by Slider09 » Thu Jul 02, 2020 11:34 am

Hi

Does anyone know what type of rear shocks a 2015 1.2 TSI has, mono tube or twin tube?

Left is weeping slightly so going to replace both. Looking...

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Re: What Does The Type Of Exhaust Smoke Emitted By Your Car Tell You? Let’s Find Out!

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I noticed blue smoke coming from my exhaust a few weeks ago, and it turned out my engine was burning oil because of worn valve seals. I'm glad I had...

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Winter Tyres guide

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by david.stark » Thu Aug 09, 2018 11:38 am
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Having driven in several mild winters and several cold and snowy winters with FWD on summer tyres, FWD on winter tyres, FWD on CrossClimates, 4WD on...
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Brake pad contact

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by AlexT99 » Tue Aug 08, 2023 1:43 am

Check out the above post. Can someone who knows about brake pads shed some light. Anyone seen them looking L shaped with a small face that makes...

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Geometry Dash: More Than Just a Cube Jumping

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by RobertWilliams » Fri Mar 06, 2026 4:37 am

Geometry Dash, at first glance, might seem like a simple mobile game. A little cube bounces along, and your only job is to tap the screen to make it...

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Thu Mar 12, 2026 8:01 am
195 45 16? Major scrubbing!

Last post by CarbonChaos « Fri Dec 26, 2025 4:20 pm
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by Conor_6n2 » Wed Oct 16, 2019 10:17 am

Hi Guys I'm new to the 6n2 scene and wanna slam my 2001 6n2, I kept the wheels from my old mx5 to stick on my polo and even with some arch rolling...

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Fri Dec 26, 2025 4:20 pm
2015 Polo 1.2 TSI - Brake pads wear sensors?

Last post by Speedhunter « Wed Dec 24, 2025 10:04 am
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by Slider09 » Thu Aug 06, 2020 12:52 pm

Hi

Can anyone tell me if a 2015 Polo 1.2 TSI have wear sensors on the brake pads (front and rear)?

Thank you.

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Wed Dec 24, 2025 10:04 am
Urgent help needed... warping brake discs

Last post by J+silva « Thu May 09, 2024 6:16 pm
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by Erika GTi » Sun May 21, 2006 3:08 pm

May as well start from the beginning... my polo gti had new discs and pads fitted shortly before i bought it as the old ones were warped. A few...

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Thu May 09, 2024 6:16 pm
2016 polo Gti rear suspension struts / shocks

Last post by APgti « Thu Oct 05, 2023 5:21 pm

by APgti » Thu Oct 05, 2023 5:21 pm

Hi,

Can anyone tell me the part number for rear suspension struts as mine are leaking. Or even an oem alternative?

Thanks

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Thu Oct 05, 2023 5:21 pm
VIN Number not recognised

Last post by RUM4MO « Sun Aug 06, 2023 2:30 pm
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by AlexT99 » Sun Jul 30, 2023 11:17 pm

Hello, not sure where to post this so have picked the Chassis board since it's a Chassis number/VIN query.

For some reason my VIN number doesn't...

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Sun Aug 06, 2023 2:30 pm
Whiteline front ARB

Last post by Bluebob « Fri May 12, 2023 8:52 am

by Bluebob » Fri May 12, 2023 8:52 am

I recently purchased one of these to fit to my 2004 9N and am having problems. The supplied clamps were too bulky to fit in next to the subframe...

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Fri May 12, 2023 8:52 am
Coil over recommendation

Last post by web365ster « Tue Nov 15, 2022 11:58 am

by web365ster » Tue Nov 15, 2022 11:58 am

Hi,

I'm looking to get some coilovers . I have been looking at the TA TECHNIX High-Quality Coilover kit.

Does anyone know what the ride quality is...

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Tue Nov 15, 2022 11:58 am
Best Specialist to visit

Last post by JiSingh1 « Mon May 24, 2021 8:32 pm

by JiSingh1 » Mon May 24, 2021 8:32 pm

Hi guys,

Not sure if this is the right forum, can't find a general forum.

Just after your idea of the best specialist around West Midlands to...

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Mon May 24, 2021 8:32 pm
Strange Knocking Sound

Last post by jeddouthwaite « Tue Jun 30, 2020 11:51 am

by jeddouthwaite » Tue Jun 30, 2020 11:51 am

Hi,

I drive a 2010 1.2 Polo with 87,000 miles on the clock. For the past few months I have been noticing a faint rattle which seems to be coming...

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Last post by jeddouthwaite
Tue Jun 30, 2020 11:51 am
Polo 6r GT suspension question

Last post by Pipefoto « Wed May 20, 2020 5:17 pm
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by winky666 » Wed Mar 01, 2017 3:32 pm

Hi, what is the difference between a 6r 1.2tsi suspension setup and a 1.4 GT?

my 6r has 17inch boavista alloys and the GT is also running 17''s but...

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Last post by Pipefoto
Wed May 20, 2020 5:17 pm
T4/5 wheels for my polo 9ne.

Last post by markjc « Fri Oct 04, 2019 12:54 am

by markjc » Fri Oct 04, 2019 12:54 am

Hi everyone, I'm considering fitting some 16 or 17 inch transporter steel wheels to my 2006 mk7 9ne. At the moment I have the standard steel wheels...

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Last post by markjc
Fri Oct 04, 2019 12:54 am
Tyres for 16" wheels on a 6n2 GTI

Last post by MarkTS74 « Wed Aug 07, 2019 3:09 pm

by MarkTS74 » Wed Aug 07, 2019 3:09 pm

Hello all
After Many years of other VW's and family commitments and needing a car (MK5 Jetta Sport 140ps/Jetta MK6 GT 150ps) for towing a trailer...

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Last post by MarkTS74
Wed Aug 07, 2019 3:09 pm
Rear discs, pads, and shoes(?) replacement

Last post by littlepolo « Fri Jul 26, 2019 5:08 pm

by littlepolo » Fri Jul 26, 2019 5:08 pm

I've been asked to help replace rear discs, pads, and shoes on a Golf. It has about 75K on the clock. Is it likely the shoes will need replacing...

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Last post by littlepolo
Fri Jul 26, 2019 5:08 pm
Lift and tires

Last post by tdh10 « Thu Mar 28, 2019 8:59 am

by tdh10 » Thu Mar 28, 2019 8:59 am

like you guys I’m anxiously awaiting even just being able to order my JT, and spending many hours thinking about, what my plans are with it. I am...

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Last post by tdh10
Thu Mar 28, 2019 8:59 am
Snapped control arm 6n2

Last post by Feeblington « Thu Mar 14, 2019 3:02 pm
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by Feeblington » Tue Feb 05, 2019 11:56 am

Hello all. My driver side control arm almost snapped on my home the other day. I have replacement part for it. But just wanted a little advice on how...

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Last post by Feeblington
Thu Mar 14, 2019 3:02 pm
VW POLO 1.2 TSI90 wheels upgrade to 17inch

Last post by MarkTS74 « Fri Dec 07, 2018 10:48 am
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by rico » Wed Dec 05, 2018 7:44 am

Dear All,

I am going to upgrade my current vw polo model 2016 6R alloy to 17inch tyres 215/40 as according the manufacture this model is ready for...

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Last post by MarkTS74
Fri Dec 07, 2018 10:48 am
Clunking noise

Last post by alexperkins « Tue Nov 06, 2018 6:23 pm
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by S_Lucy » Fri Nov 02, 2018 3:26 pm

I wonder if anyone can help me, my car is a month old 2018 polo all of a sudden it’s started to make a clunking noise which sounds like its coming...

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Tue Nov 06, 2018 6:23 pm
Rear brake stuck on

Last post by alexperkins « Tue Aug 14, 2018 10:54 am
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by m3trackboy » Mon Aug 13, 2018 11:16 am

One rear drum brake is stuck on, I think it could be the auto adjuster is there anyway of moving the auto adjuster with out taking the drum off?

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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Aug 14, 2018 10:54 am
Ibiza 6J coilovers fit the 6R?

Last post by dimblue « Mon Mar 05, 2018 1:24 pm
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by bentleyquiksilver » Sun Jan 29, 2012 2:40 pm

can anyone help me here....

does anyone know if the Ibiza 6J coilovers fit the 6R?

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Last post by dimblue
Mon Mar 05, 2018 1:24 pm
6n2 Aftermarket Rear Anti Roll Bar

Last post by Levaz « Wed Dec 27, 2017 4:32 pm

by Levaz » Wed Dec 27, 2017 4:32 pm

I've done some searching and seen a few guys on here have them fitted, but I'm confused as to which one / what car they've actually come from.

I...

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Last post by Levaz
Wed Dec 27, 2017 4:32 pm
Best tyres for motorway driving?

Last post by alexperkins « Sun Nov 26, 2017 11:06 pm
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by DC_BS » Tue Aug 04, 2015 9:47 pm
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Can anyone recommend the best tyres for prolonged motorway driving? (up to 2 hours).

Tyre is 195/55/R15 85V.

Are budget ones recommended? Or shall...
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Last post by alexperkins
Sun Nov 26, 2017 11:06 pm
Power steering fluid leak

Last post by DC_BS « Thu Jul 20, 2017 1:40 pm
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by DC_BS » Sun Jun 04, 2017 10:03 am
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I have just discovered a leak under the car this morning which looks like the power steering fluid (checked oil and it seems fine. Last night there...
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Last post by DC_BS
Thu Jul 20, 2017 1:40 pm
Brake fluid shelf life

Last post by alexperkins « Wed May 17, 2017 3:05 pm
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by littlepolo » Wed May 17, 2017 2:26 pm

I have a sealed bottle (tin) of VW brake fluid which is 5+ years old. Will this still be any good to use?

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Wed May 17, 2017 3:05 pm
The car is keeping beeping even the engine is off

Last post by bvs « Thu Apr 13, 2017 8:42 am
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by Happypower » Wed Apr 12, 2017 4:54 pm

Hi All,

My car is a 58 reg polo diesel TDI. Recently, I noticed a short peeping sound occurs frequently, even the engine is off, and no warning...

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Thu Apr 13, 2017 8:42 am
Confused about 2 different coilover

Last post by Wruchamps « Thu Dec 08, 2016 7:05 pm
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by Wruchamps » Thu Dec 08, 2016 12:32 am

Hi,

Im not sure on coilovers for my 6n2 polo, ive been looking at a few, but there seems to be 2 types, theres the type where all 4 coilovers are...

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Last post by Wruchamps
Thu Dec 08, 2016 7:05 pm
New wheels for my 6n2 polo

Last post by Wruchamps « Wed Dec 07, 2016 7:56 pm
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by Wruchamps » Tue Dec 06, 2016 3:06 am

Hi,

New to this forum but could anyone help, bit of a stupid question but, i am running 185/60r14 at the moment and im looking at getting some 15...

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Last post by Wruchamps
Wed Dec 07, 2016 7:56 pm
6n2 Top Mounts

Last post by Levaz « Sat Nov 19, 2016 5:17 pm

by Levaz » Sat Nov 19, 2016 5:17 pm

Does anybody know the PCD of the 6n2 top mount bolts?

One of my suppliers has taken on the UK distribution for a firm that make solid adjustable top...

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Last post by Levaz
Sat Nov 19, 2016 5:17 pm
Wishbone bushes

Last post by DC_BS « Sat Aug 27, 2016 8:12 pm
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by DC_BS » Mon Mar 07, 2016 3:11 pm

Car's MOT is due next month, when I had it serviced last year the garage mentioned both front wishbone rear bushes have worn, which was a few weeks...

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Last post by DC_BS
Sat Aug 27, 2016 8:12 pm
Lowering issues

Last post by winky666 « Sun Jun 26, 2016 8:53 pm

by winky666 » Sun Jun 26, 2016 8:53 pm

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Sun Jun 26, 2016 8:53 pm
6n2 Suspension Upgrade!

Last post by alexperkins « Sat Apr 02, 2016 11:15 pm
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by Daves1991 » Tue Mar 29, 2016 5:18 pm

Hey guys,Hey guys,

I'm looking for a suspension upgrade for my 6n2. Currently on budget TA Technix coilovers which have done the job until now, but...

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Sat Apr 02, 2016 11:15 pm
Brake bleed nipple tubing size

Last post by Me9141 « Mon Mar 21, 2016 11:08 am
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by Me9141 » Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:40 pm

Hi all,

Looking to change the brake fluid over the weekend. Just wondering does anyone know what tube size fits over the bleed nipple in the 9n....

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Mon Mar 21, 2016 11:08 am
Centre Bore of Schmidt Modernlines 1 Piece

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by Daves1991 » Sun Jan 24, 2016 5:50 pm

Hey again,

Recently bought these :

I noticed 2 of them have spigot rings:

I just don't know the centre bore of the wheels themselves. I've...

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Sat Feb 27, 2016 9:43 am
6C GTI Lowering Springs

Last post by y44ame « Tue Jan 19, 2016 6:13 pm

by y44ame » Tue Jan 19, 2016 6:13 pm

Hi,

Sorry if there is a post already about this but I couldn't seem to find anything.

Ive got a 6C GTI and I am wanting to lower it slightly...

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Tue Jan 19, 2016 6:13 pm
Slow puncture

Last post by DC_BS « Wed Jan 13, 2016 2:22 pm
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by DC_BS » Mon Nov 02, 2015 2:28 pm

(Or fast puncture rather!) 2 and a half weeks ago I inflated all my tyres to 34.5 psi. Checked front driver's side this morning and it had gone down...

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Last post by DC_BS
Wed Jan 13, 2016 2:22 pm
Standard Steel Wheel Size on 2000 6n2?

Last post by Daves1991 « Wed Jan 06, 2016 8:16 pm
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by Daves1991 » Wed Jan 06, 2016 9:57 am

Hey all sorry for the stupid question, but what is the standard wheel size on 2000 6n2? I bought the car with 175/55/13 with rolling radius of 522mm...

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Wed Jan 06, 2016 8:16 pm
6n2 Weller Wheels 14x7.5 ET0 185/45/14 will they Fit?

Last post by Daves1991 « Mon Dec 14, 2015 6:04 pm
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by Daves1991 » Mon Dec 14, 2015 11:55 am

Hey guys and gals,

New here just have a quick question. I'm looking at some Weller wheels for my Polo 6n2 X Reg. They are 14x7.5 ET0 with 185/45/14....

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Mon Dec 14, 2015 6:04 pm
Wheel locking nuts + spacer

Last post by DKPOLOGT « Sun Nov 29, 2015 12:29 pm

by DKPOLOGT » Sun Nov 29, 2015 12:29 pm

After i bougt some spacers, i went hunting for some locking nuts.

Thing is they are quite expensive, and only works with one setup, making it a...

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Sun Nov 29, 2015 12:29 pm
1.4 & 1.9 TDI front calipers

Last post by hartge « Thu Nov 12, 2015 7:34 pm

by hartge » Thu Nov 12, 2015 7:34 pm

Hi all

my drivers side on my 1.9 tdi (02) is making a grinding noise and needs replacing, have had it checked out. Was wondering if the 1.4 is the...

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Thu Nov 12, 2015 7:34 pm
9N Polo 1.9 TDi GT 312m brake upgrade query

Last post by Josherswilson « Thu Nov 12, 2015 11:29 am
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by Archer17 » Sun Aug 16, 2015 10:59 am

Hi Folks

I've got a 9N TDi GT and I'm looking at upgrading the front brakes to 312mm discs.
I've a few question on the parts I'll need to do this,...

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Thu Nov 12, 2015 11:29 am
Clicking noise when driving

Last post by DC_BS « Sat Oct 10, 2015 2:19 pm
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by DC_BS » Mon Aug 17, 2015 2:04 pm
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Just been out for a drive and I noticed a strange clicking/grinding noise as I was in motion. Just had new tyres fitted, thought something was stuck...
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Last post by DC_BS
Sat Oct 10, 2015 2:19 pm
Shocks replacement?

Last post by DC_BS « Thu Aug 13, 2015 10:27 pm
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by DC_BS » Thu Aug 13, 2015 1:39 pm

I think I'm having a problem with my suspension, and may need my shock absorbers replaced. I had a clutch replacement last week and since my brakes...

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Thu Aug 13, 2015 10:27 pm
Gearbox conversion

Last post by Millswest1 « Thu Jul 16, 2015 8:21 pm

by Millswest1 » Thu Jul 16, 2015 8:21 pm

Can anybody please advise me as to what would be needed to convert my 9n3 gti to a 6 speed and the challenges that I may face?

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Thu Jul 16, 2015 8:21 pm
Poor braking performance

Last post by f1larry « Sun Apr 19, 2015 2:57 pm
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by f1larry » Sun Apr 19, 2015 5:49 am

Hi all,
My g/f's 6n2 1.4 se polo has seemed to have had rubbish brakes from the day she bought it from new. She said the brakes have always been poor...

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Sun Apr 19, 2015 2:57 pm

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