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Discuss Suspension, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
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Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:01 am
Coilover polo 9n3 gti?
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Pool16v »
Tue Feb 03, 2015 9:33 am
good morning to all, I would like to ask you who have more experience in the field.
I have to buy a kit suspension but I do not know what is the...
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Last post by Pool16v
Tue Feb 03, 2015 9:33 am
New wheel problem on 6n2
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globalomega »
Mon Nov 10, 2014 12:41 pm
So I decided to put new wheels on my polo. Bought 14 inch, 6.5j et 30 alloys. And now when I drive I hear this clicking noise and steering wheel...
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Last post by globalomega
Tue Nov 11, 2014 9:30 am
1.9 TDI 9N lowering springs?
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hartge »
Sat Oct 18, 2014 6:17 pm
Hi guys,
going to hopefully pick up a 9N 1.9 TDI tomorrow but will need lowering, what would you recommended for at least 50mm all round drop?
I...
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Last post by hartge
Sat Oct 18, 2014 6:17 pm
6R Shocks and springs
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ENTERNAMEHERE »
Wed Oct 08, 2014 9:10 pm
Can anyone tell me if the 6R Polo GTI shocks and springs will fit the 1.2 TDI? I have Pi lowering springs fitted atm and can't find a shortened shock...
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Last post by alexperkins
Thu Oct 09, 2014 11:22 am
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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Sep 09, 2014 10:47 am
Tyre Width
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Marky212 »
Mon Sep 01, 2014 7:29 pm
Hi there, new to this forum as I have just got my first car!
Just after a bit of advice regarding tyre width. I have a polo 9n3 2006 1.2 E model and...
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Last post by Marky212
Mon Sep 01, 2014 7:29 pm
Wheel bearing tool for rent/sale
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Poolo »
Sun Aug 03, 2014 8:02 am
Hi all, new to this forum and my first post!
I'm currently doing some major work on my 2008 1.4 diesel polo. Amongst other things I need to change...
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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Aug 05, 2014 12:15 pm
sport shocks rubbing unevenly 6n2
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by
jlmmy »
Fri Jun 20, 2014 3:17 pm
hi guys, i have recently fitted the yellow sport shocks off ebay with 60/40 springs and the outer edge of front right wheel is rubbing on the arch on...
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Last post by jlmmy
Mon Jul 14, 2014 7:06 pm
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Last post by gofra
Fri Jun 27, 2014 11:51 am
spacers 9n3
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Adzpolotdi87 »
Fri May 09, 2014 8:57 pm
Hi what spacers do you think would be best on my 9n3 to get my alloys to sit flush in line with the arches? I have monty 2s on 195/45/16.
Any help...
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Last post by Adzpolotdi87
Mon Jun 09, 2014 1:02 am
fitting coilovers for first time
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tapperccfc »
Tue Apr 22, 2014 1:23 pm
I couldn't find a thread for fitting coilovers on the 6R but found a thread for 6n2, would that work? Also how low would you recommend lowering them...
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Last post by tapperccfc
Tue Apr 22, 2014 1:23 pm
Rock hard brake pedal
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prezly »
Sat Apr 19, 2014 4:49 pm
I've just fitted a new brake servo breather pipe to my 1.6s estate and now I have no brakes and the pedal is rock solid,what have I done and how can...
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Last post by prezly
Sat Apr 19, 2014 4:49 pm
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Last post by Adzpolotdi87
Sat Apr 12, 2014 1:12 pm
Shortened Mondeo Drop Links 9n3
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Tony Boi 92 »
Thu Jul 04, 2013 8:02 am
Hi guys
Been looking at loads of previous threads but cant get a definitive answer
I need shorter drop links as I have just ordered coilies
I...
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Last post by Tony Boi 92
Wed Apr 09, 2014 2:11 pm
will these fit 312mm brakes
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by
M15RPD84 »
Sun Jan 26, 2014 10:46 pm
Ive located a set of 312mm calipers n carriers of a 99 s3 will these fit on my 9n polo gt using original brake hoses n just simple bolt on? Thanks
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Last post by Tony Boi 92
Mon Feb 03, 2014 5:29 pm
car rolls all over the place
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calvwpolo »
Mon Jan 27, 2014 10:29 pm
extremely bouncy on the road and going over drain covers etc its almost like the cars stepping out any ideas . and also best place for vw polo parts
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Last post by calvwpolo
Wed Jan 29, 2014 8:25 pm
camber angle
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scoop »
Tue Jan 07, 2014 5:06 pm
I have a 01 1.4 and the drivers side wheel is wearing the inner edge of the tyre, had the tracking checked and adjusted but the wheel looks to be...
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Last post by scoop
Tue Jan 07, 2014 5:06 pm
biggest disc on porsche calipers?
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greypolo9n3 »
Wed Dec 18, 2013 6:03 pm
got some porsche 996 rear calipers sitting at home..
wanting to put them behind my 17's on my polo 6R..
i know i can get 312mm in there..but whats...
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Last post by greypolo9n3
Wed Dec 18, 2013 6:03 pm
Changing Front Disks and Pads
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by
Me9141 »
Tue Nov 26, 2013 10:32 pm
Looking to change the front disks and pads soon, they're due for a change.
Had some jurid pads and they squeal to no end.
Want good quality.
Can...
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Last post by alexperkins
Sat Nov 30, 2013 10:05 am
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Last post by Ben90
Mon Nov 25, 2013 10:17 pm
Tarox discs n Pads combo
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joules1.8T »
Wed Nov 13, 2013 8:28 pm
Has anyone replaced the OEM brakes and pads for the same size aftermarket items such as Tarox?
I am looking at same size discs and pads, just with...
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Last post by joules1.8T
Wed Nov 13, 2013 8:28 pm
Wheel Swap?
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Millzee »
Wed Oct 30, 2013 6:40 pm
Is anybody interested in doing a swap for my colour concepts? 2 tyres have 6mm of tread the other 2 have 4-5mm of tread, 3 of the wheels have a small...
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Last post by Millzee
Wed Oct 30, 2013 6:40 pm
G60 front discs on 6n2 Gti Polo
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frankoni »
Sun Oct 27, 2013 6:08 pm
Hi all, I've decided that as I'm replacing the front discs on my Polo Gti 6n2 that I'm going to use the G60 discs. I've already bought new G60...
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Last post by frankoni
Mon Oct 28, 2013 12:04 am
ABS problem on 6n2 Polo GTI
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frankoni »
Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:25 pm
Hi all, I've just got my Polo GTI on the road ,all is great until I press on the brakes, the abs seems to cut in every other time I press the brakes....
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Last post by alexperkins
Fri Oct 25, 2013 9:21 am
wheel adaptor envy 5x100 to 5x112
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greypolo9n3 »
Sat Sep 28, 2013 2:05 pm
Im really confused about wheel adaptors
the confusion is, they are usually 25+mm in spacing...so any wheel i put on will be 25mm more towards the...
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Last post by Tony Boi 92
Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:08 am
Jom coilover query
by
DanZa »
Wed Oct 02, 2013 11:27 am
Hi all!
I got a set of jom coilovers on the polo gti 6n2 the other day to replace the coilovers which were leaking. However the fronts I am...
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Last post by DanZa
Wed Oct 02, 2013 11:27 am
Jom coilover query
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DanZa »
Wed Oct 02, 2013 10:44 am
Hi all!
I got a set of jom coilovers on the polo gti 6n2 the other day to replace the coilovers which were leaking. However the fronts I am...
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Last post by DanZa
Wed Oct 02, 2013 10:44 am
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Last post by funlovincriminal
Fri Sep 27, 2013 1:14 pm
Alloy wheel centre cap help?!
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Joefield »
Wed Sep 11, 2013 7:15 pm
How do I measure what size centre caps I need?
Is it the size of the cap front itself or is it the size of the hole in the alloy?
Please let me...
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Last post by Joefield
Thu Sep 12, 2013 8:00 pm
Rear Bump Stops
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Lucaio »
Tue Aug 20, 2013 12:41 pm
Just fitted 35mm H&R springs onto my 9n3, and the back seems to be sitting a tiny bit higher than the fronts. I was looking around for a way to get...
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Last post by andyc315
Wed Sep 11, 2013 10:43 pm
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Last post by greypolo9n3
Sat Aug 10, 2013 7:09 pm
Brake refurbishment
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J-Dan »
Sun Aug 04, 2013 11:56 am
Looking to get my Brakes refurbished does anybody know of any companys that offer this service? cheers
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Last post by J-Dan
Sun Aug 04, 2013 11:56 am
mk4 air ride on a 9n3?
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Jemima »
Wed Jul 17, 2013 4:17 pm
So i've been told that a mk4 kit should fit a 9n3 polo, although different struts apparently are necessary.
is this true or am I about to waste a...
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Last post by Tony Boi 92
Thu Aug 01, 2013 9:12 am
Coilover advice
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greypolo9n3 »
Mon Jul 08, 2013 4:07 pm
Im finally sick of the harsh ride on my springs
I know theres no such thing as soft coilovers but what is the best riding coiloies avaiilible? Ive...
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Last post by Tony Boi 92
Fri Jul 19, 2013 11:08 am
Standard wheel spec on mk7 1.4
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gstar51 »
Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:37 am
Getting the missis a mk7 1.4 petrol on Monday. It's got bog standard trims on.
Looking to put some rims on for her.
What is the standard wheel...
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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Jul 03, 2013 2:52 pm
9n3 H&R Lowering Springs
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Lucaio »
Tue Jun 18, 2013 12:52 pm
Yet another thread about lowering, sorry!
The time has come for my car to acquaint itself a little bit more with the ground.
I've decided to go down...
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Last post by Lucaio
Wed Jun 19, 2013 5:54 pm
9.5j porsche on 9n??
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Rubz94 »
Sun May 27, 2012 8:52 pm
i want to buy some porsche splits that are 17 5X130 9.5J REARS, 8J FRONTS 52 AND 49 OFFSET , not sure if it would fit. if so what tyres and work will...
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Last post by Dennis
Tue Jun 04, 2013 2:29 pm
squeaky suspension?
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greypolo9n3 »
Thu Dec 13, 2012 10:22 pm
I have a polo 9n3 tdi lowered on 50mm springs...i know sh*it ride but oh well...
I also have powerflex bushes around the wishbones
The problem is...
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Last post by greypolo9n3
Fri May 24, 2013 7:25 pm
since coilovers fitted
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M15RPD84 »
Mon Mar 11, 2013 10:48 pm
Since ive had my coilovers fitted ive got alot of noises coming from n/s/f. I have checked on a four post ramp that anti roll bar is not knocking the...
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Last post by M15RPD84
Thu May 02, 2013 11:41 pm
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Last post by broomy19
Fri Apr 26, 2013 6:15 pm
What wheels for 6n2
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Adam27 »
Mon Apr 22, 2013 3:46 pm
Looking at getting some new wheels for my 6n2 this summer, bought with halfords style alloys so they have to go haha, I'm just not very decisive, so...
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Last post by Adam27
Mon Apr 22, 2013 3:46 pm
JOM coilovers
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M15RPD84 »
Tue Feb 12, 2013 11:42 pm
I considering buying a set for my 9N GT TDI i know i need shorter drop links which ones do I need to buy if anyone can help ?
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Last post by greypolo9n3
Sun Feb 17, 2013 1:26 pm
Rear discs and Pads
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by
keeperjim »
Fri Feb 03, 2012 9:31 pm
Hello all, I'm needing to do the rear discs and pads on the car, 6n2 Polo GTi 2000 on an X plate. I've read on a couple forums that you need a...
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Last post by RITCHAT
Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:39 am
Brakes - 9N Upgrade to 288 and 256 rear
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Bikerz »
Tue Nov 27, 2012 8:04 am
I probally put this in wrong section before, so putting here now
I have a 2008 Bluemotion2.
I belive that means to do a 288mm conversion on the...
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Last post by RITCHAT
Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:31 am
New Polo Match, which wheel size
by
Peanut52 »
Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:56 pm
I have on order a new Polo Match diesel. The current order is for the basic wheels Castille with 185/60 R15 tyres. Apart from better looks, is there...
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Last post by Peanut52
Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:56 pm
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Last post by connordesmond420
Wed Jan 09, 2013 9:13 pm
different suspension front and rear
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greypolo9n3 »
Sat Dec 22, 2012 10:08 pm
I have 50mm lowering springs on my polo and the back is just not low enough!
i have a weitec coilover setup lying about the garage, however the...
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Last post by rover220
Sun Dec 23, 2012 7:51 am
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Last post by alexperkins
Thu Dec 06, 2012 1:52 pm
Leaking in for a change.
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by
benmkiv »
Mon Sep 24, 2012 12:29 am
Any ideas guys had a lot of rain today and for once stuff is leaking in and not out. Came out of work to a sopping wet drivers footwell, ruled out...
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Last post by Bennytheball
Sun Nov 18, 2012 10:53 pm
Are these RX2's scrap?!
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by
BBBaboonface »
Sun Oct 21, 2012 2:41 pm
Hi all, just wanted a few opinions on whether these wheels have any value. I cant believe anyone could let them get this bad! One is okay , as...
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Mon Oct 22, 2012 9:44 am
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