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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
Which shock absorbers polo 6r 1.2 tsi (105)

Last post by dimblue « Mon Mar 05, 2018 1:18 pm
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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 Mar 05, 2018 1:18 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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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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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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Last post by bvs
Thu Apr 13, 2017 8:42 am
Polo 6r GT suspension question

Last post by winky666 « Wed Mar 01, 2017 3:32 pm

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 winky666
Wed Mar 01, 2017 3:32 pm
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

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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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Last post by alexperkins
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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Last post by Me9141
Mon Mar 21, 2016 11:08 am
Centre Bore of Schmidt Modernlines 1 Piece

Last post by JayW « Sat Feb 27, 2016 9:43 am
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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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Last post by JayW
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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Last post by y44ame
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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Last post by Daves1991
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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Last post by Daves1991
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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Last post by DKPOLOGT
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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Last post by hartge
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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Last post by Josherswilson
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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Last post by DC_BS
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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Last post by Millswest1
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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Last post by f1larry
Sun Apr 19, 2015 2:57 pm
18" Golf GTI Alloys on 6R

Last post by FL07_HER « Mon Mar 23, 2015 5:47 pm

by FL07_HER » Mon Mar 23, 2015 5:47 pm

I have been looking at some 18 alloy wheels from the Golf GTI Version 35, the wheels are 18x8j with an ET35 Offset and a 5x100 PCD, In theory these...

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Last post by FL07_HER
Mon Mar 23, 2015 5:47 pm
Coilover polo 9n3 gti?

Last post by Pool16v « Tue Feb 03, 2015 9:33 am

by 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

Last post by globalomega « Tue Nov 11, 2014 9:30 am
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by 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?

Last post by hartge « Sat Oct 18, 2014 6:17 pm

by 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

Last post by alexperkins « Thu Oct 09, 2014 11:22 am
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by 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
1999 Polo Variant / Estate 256 or 239 mm discs confusion

Last post by alexperkins « Tue Sep 09, 2014 10:47 am
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by gofra » Mon Sep 08, 2014 4:37 pm

Hey guys,

I recently change the pads and front discs on my 99 Estate 1.6 (75HP) and managed to cook my brakes three times in a row afterwards. The...

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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Sep 09, 2014 10:47 am
Tyre Width

Last post by Marky212 « Mon Sep 01, 2014 7:29 pm

by 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

Last post by alexperkins « Tue Aug 05, 2014 12:15 pm
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by 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

Last post by jlmmy « Mon Jul 14, 2014 7:06 pm
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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
'98 Polo Estate / Variant lowering + camber adjustment

Last post by gofra « Fri Jun 27, 2014 11:51 am

by gofra » Fri Jun 27, 2014 11:51 am

Hi guys!

I own a 1998 1.6 8V variant which I love to bits but could do with some lowering / stiffening (sea sickness prevention measures). In...

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Last post by gofra
Fri Jun 27, 2014 11:51 am
spacers 9n3

Last post by Adzpolotdi87 « Mon Jun 09, 2014 1:02 am
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by 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

Last post by tapperccfc « Tue Apr 22, 2014 1:23 pm

by 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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Tue Apr 22, 2014 1:23 pm
Rock hard brake pedal

Last post by prezly « Sat Apr 19, 2014 4:49 pm

by 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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Sat Apr 19, 2014 4:49 pm
grindind noise

Last post by Adzpolotdi87 « Sat Apr 12, 2014 1:12 pm
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by calvwpolo » Fri Feb 21, 2014 10:04 pm

grinding noise from front end any ruff ideas ?

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Last post by Adzpolotdi87
Sat Apr 12, 2014 1:12 pm
Shortened Mondeo Drop Links 9n3

Last post by Tony Boi 92 « Wed Apr 09, 2014 2:11 pm
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by 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

Last post by Tony Boi 92 « Mon Feb 03, 2014 5:29 pm
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by M15RPD84 » Sun Jan 26, 2014 10:46 pm
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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

Last post by calvwpolo « Wed Jan 29, 2014 8:25 pm
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by 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

Last post by scoop « Tue Jan 07, 2014 5:06 pm

by 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?

Last post by greypolo9n3 « Wed Dec 18, 2013 6:03 pm

by 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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Wed Dec 18, 2013 6:03 pm
Changing Front Disks and Pads

Last post by alexperkins « Sat Nov 30, 2013 10:05 am
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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
Centre cap Badge removal leon starfish

Last post by Ben90 « Mon Nov 25, 2013 10:17 pm
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by funlovincriminal » Mon Nov 25, 2013 9:19 pm

I have some seat leon starfish alloys.

Can the seat badge be removed to replace with vw badge.

Or will a full new vw centre cap fit.
Wheels are...

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Last post by Ben90
Mon Nov 25, 2013 10:17 pm
Tarox discs n Pads combo

Last post by joules1.8T « Wed Nov 13, 2013 8:28 pm

by 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?

Last post by Millzee « Wed Oct 30, 2013 6:40 pm

by 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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Wed Oct 30, 2013 6:40 pm

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