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Discuss Suspension, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
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Last post by gourtz
Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:01 am
what tyres for ats cups??
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luke 6n »
Tue Apr 20, 2010 9:40 pm
Just brought a set of ats cups for my 6n but they didnt come with tyres included.
They are 15's, et28 offset and 7 inch wide so i need some help on...
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Last post by luke 6n
Tue Apr 20, 2010 9:40 pm
Coilover for 9n polo gti
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Gtipluc »
Sat Apr 10, 2010 10:29 pm
Kw v3, or bilstein b16 or any suggestions but must be stainless and damping adjustable, ive looke at bilstein but unsure if they will go low enough,...
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Last post by Gtipluc
Sat Apr 10, 2010 10:29 pm
MintBitz Brake Discs
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dub6n2 »
Mon Mar 29, 2010 5:09 pm
Have anyone heard or used these brakes? I have never heard of them but I like their patterns and are offered at very good prices. I am so far near...
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Last post by dub6n2
Mon Mar 29, 2010 5:09 pm
Help! What tyres do i need?
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chrispologti »
Sun Mar 28, 2010 7:18 pm
Just bought some borbet T's, came to fitting them today and the tyres are rubbing on the front iner arches. The tyres that are currently on the...
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Last post by chrispologti
Sun Mar 28, 2010 7:18 pm
Coilovers for a 6n2
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dub6n2 »
Wed Mar 24, 2010 3:53 pm
people I terribly need some really good help here. I am now seriously considering lowering the polo but my mind is still split between coilovers...
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Last post by dub6n2
Sun Mar 28, 2010 2:31 pm
goin low
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Darby Vw polo »
Thu Mar 25, 2010 12:09 pm
hi guys, iv got my 6n lowered at 60 front 40 rear and to be fair it looks crap, (suspenion was a birthday gift so had to use em) but im looking...
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Last post by Tim_GTi
Thu Mar 25, 2010 9:19 pm
Warning light and beeping!
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martin2345uk »
Sun Mar 21, 2010 2:14 pm
:( Hi guys,
First post and it's a problem :-/
I had my R reg Polo fully serviced and MoT'd at Kwik Fit on Friday, and they had to replace 2 tyres....
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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Mar 24, 2010 8:18 pm
Larger wheels = more drop?
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GuyGTi »
Thu Mar 18, 2010 4:28 pm
Well This weekend i fitted some H&R springs which lowerd the car 35mm.
Im feeling a change of wheel and a bit poke.... hence
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Now...
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Last post by david burton
Thu Mar 18, 2010 11:19 pm
Ta coilies
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parfay_2009 »
Thu Jan 14, 2010 6:49 pm
i got ta technix on my 6n, it was all fine at first but its been about 2-3- weeks now since they were on and i can here what sounds like knocking...
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Last post by VDUB-Polo
Fri Mar 12, 2010 1:58 pm
lighter fluid
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polosam »
Mon Feb 22, 2010 10:34 pm
does anybody know if using the lighter fluid method of fitting tyres will damage them?
when you spray aerosol into the tyre wen it is over the rim...
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Last post by polosam
Thu Feb 25, 2010 10:57 pm
which tyres? (195/40/16)
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Dennis »
Sun Feb 21, 2010 7:24 pm
Hi!
As the title stands, I need your help which tyres to buy in this dimension: 195/40/16!
There are few I found:
Dunlop SP900
Fulda Carat...
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Last post by Dennis
Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:54 pm
What do you reckon?
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5509433 »
Wed Feb 03, 2010 12:14 pm
These wheels on a red 6n2.
If they fit that is.
If they do, what sort of stretch could i get on them?
Thanks.
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Last post by emma_88
Thu Feb 25, 2010 10:25 am
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Last post by Dub_Dan
Wed Feb 03, 2010 11:36 am
Steering "play" 6N2 GTi
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BobbyG »
Mon Feb 01, 2010 12:30 pm
Hullo,
There is a certain amount of play on the steering of my 6N2 GTi. It doesnt feel as though the movement is coming from very far away, i.e. my...
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Last post by BobbyG
Mon Feb 01, 2010 12:30 pm
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Last post by sharpspark
Sat Jan 30, 2010 5:17 pm
quick question???
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I-Roo »
Mon Jan 25, 2010 11:50 am
hey yeah well i live in the yorkshire dales up in the moors and well ive got a polo 6n2 and im looking into getting it lowered and to get by borbet...
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Last post by I-Roo
Mon Jan 25, 2010 11:50 am
Wheel/Tyre Storage
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Rich_T »
Wed Dec 09, 2009 11:50 pm
Hey Peeps
Might be a daft question but here go's anyway :oops:
Whats the best way to store wheels and tyres long term, tyres inflated or not?...
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Last post by Pleb
Tue Jan 19, 2010 10:35 am
GTi BBS RX2 alloys - How much?
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lowfoon »
Sat Jan 16, 2010 1:36 am
I know I should really pop into my dealers - but can anyone tell me how much they sell these alloys for as seen on the GTI 6n2..
Thinking on the...
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Last post by Bepe
Sun Jan 17, 2010 9:59 am
Dodgy rear caliper on 6n Gti
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lost »
Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:18 am
I have just bought 6n Gti, driving it home last night and the off side caliper locks up .. looks like it has siezed up.
I have some mk4 one laying...
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Last post by lost
Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:18 am
6n2 Coilovers (universal fit?)
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Dakota »
Thu Dec 31, 2009 3:07 pm
Does the 6n2 have the same suspension set-up throughout the model range?
I need to know if, for example coilovers on a GTI would fit a TDI?
When I...
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Last post by Bepe
Mon Jan 04, 2010 9:15 pm
alloys!!
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by
staley333 »
Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:11 pm
ive got a polo 6n
looking at alloys, anything you guys would recomend?
ive looked at and am seriously considering steffan rs alloys atm but not...
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Last post by staley333
Mon Jan 04, 2010 8:30 pm
rear anti roll bar for 6n/6n2
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TGi »
Mon Dec 21, 2009 4:51 am
anyone know if one has ever been made for these core if its possable to fit one from a mk2 golf?
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Last post by TGi
Mon Dec 21, 2009 4:51 am
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Last post by mk5 polo
Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:40 am
Removing Rear Drums
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Brad. »
Thu Dec 03, 2009 3:14 pm
Had a look today, got the screw out etc, and the centre nut that holds the hub in.
Now do I need to completely remove the hub to get the Drum off?...
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Last post by Brad.
Thu Dec 03, 2009 3:14 pm
Mk5 2000W Volkswagen Polo ABS Problem
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Renk_26 »
Mon Nov 30, 2009 11:36 am
The ABS light came on so I took the car to VW, they replaced both the rear speed sensors. Two weeks later when the car is full, the light comes back...
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Last post by Renk_26
Mon Nov 30, 2009 11:36 am
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Last post by Tim_GTi
Thu Nov 26, 2009 12:32 pm
G60 Steels?
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Dakota »
Mon Nov 09, 2009 8:52 pm
Curious as to whether or not wheel trims will fit over G60`s?
Anybody tried?
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Last post by Tim_GTi
Tue Nov 24, 2009 2:46 am
REAR DOOR ARCITRAVE/APPITURE SEAL
by
ernie »
Sat Nov 21, 2009 3:27 pm
Hi all, new to this forum, got a polo TDI 5 DOOR bright green{dark to me} on a 51 plate 2002. got a prblem with water coming in, tried a bead of...
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Last post by ernie
Sat Nov 21, 2009 3:27 pm
bbs rx ii alloys
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by
jezza »
Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:46 pm
15 what is the et and pcd?
Cant remember if it is: 15 pcd 4x100 et 35?
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Last post by jezza
Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:36 am
Brake conversion
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vince »
Sun Nov 01, 2009 3:45 pm
I'm looking to up grade the brakes on my 9N3 gti 06 , is it true Audi TT quatro brake's fit without any change's to the hub's........? Are there any...
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Last post by captainbeyond88
Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:00 pm
Tyre Profile > MPG?
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by
Whos Adam? »
Wed Jun 24, 2009 6:58 pm
Recently switched from my 165/70/14 standard wheels to some nice 205/40/17's
and there was a noticeable drop in MPG, is this wheels or could it be...
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Last post by Dakota
Sun Nov 01, 2009 10:33 am
Brake pad warning lamp wont go off....
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milly »
Mon Oct 26, 2009 11:47 am
OK.
The warning light came on for my pads. i changed them (old pads had no wires or anything coming out of them new 1 did) i could not see anywhere...
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Last post by Bepe
Tue Oct 27, 2009 6:11 pm
seriously need suspenion help!!!
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Darby Vw polo »
Sat Sep 26, 2009 2:03 am
hi i posted a topic a while back about choosing my suspenion, and i was wondering without going to coilovers, any one know a good suspenion make that...
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Last post by Darby Vw polo
Mon Oct 26, 2009 5:54 pm
Creeking top mount on a 9n3?? HELP!!!
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milly »
Sun Oct 25, 2009 12:18 am
OK.
I fitted some coilovers, the next day the passenger side top mount is creeking. Is this common?? how can i fix it?
Thanks.
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Last post by milly
Sun Oct 25, 2009 1:23 am
Steering wheel shake?????
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lolhoward »
Tue Oct 06, 2009 11:23 pm
I have just taken off 3 of my wheels and one set of calipers to remove the paint to repaint (one at a time) but now I seem to have a tad of steering...
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Last post by lolhoward
Mon Oct 19, 2009 5:20 pm
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Last post by TurboRix
Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:30 pm
Where do you shop for tyres?
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lowfoon »
Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:29 pm
I'm looking for a new set of 4 tyres and the cheapest I can find is ebay.. Just wondering where you guys/gals shop for your tyres?
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Last post by TurboRix
Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:22 pm
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Last post by TurboRix
Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:20 pm
Breakers in the NW?
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captainbeyond88 »
Fri Oct 09, 2009 12:58 pm
Just was wondering if anyone knows of any breakers in the NW (or even NE etc, dont mind traveling) that are good for vag parts, specifically 9n3 GTi...
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Last post by captainbeyond88
Sun Oct 11, 2009 4:01 pm
rear disk conversin 9n3
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milly »
Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:56 pm
i have a 06 reg 9n3 1.4 petrol. is it a big job to convert the rear drums to disks?? any input would be greatly appriciated.
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Last post by milly
Sat Oct 10, 2009 12:06 am
Your thoughts
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by
POTN_com »
Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:27 am
Hello Guys and Gals
We want to get feedback on a set of wheels and thought we would ask the most important people..... you guys.
Tell us what you...
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Last post by fackers89
Tue Sep 29, 2009 1:44 pm
damn front wheel bearings
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jon »
Thu Sep 24, 2009 3:03 pm
hi im doing a front wheel bearing on my polo 94 and the friggin outer shell of the bearing stayed in the hub when the inner part came out, does...
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Last post by jon
Thu Sep 24, 2009 3:03 pm
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Last post by wheelmanwayne
Tue Sep 22, 2009 4:48 pm
AIR BAG 9N3
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RITCHAT »
Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:10 pm
A question for the wise ... Can I use the air bag on my 9n polo 4 spoke steering wheel and change the cover off it so that it will fit a 9n3 cover 3...
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Last post by RITCHAT
Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:10 pm
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Last post by lolhoward
Wed Sep 16, 2009 1:38 pm
How low can i go?
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patchb »
Sun Aug 30, 2009 11:33 am
I'm looking into buying some lowering springs (im a skint 17 y.o, its a temparory measure till i can afford coilies) But not sure how low i can go on...
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Last post by patchb
Sun Aug 30, 2009 9:04 pm
Pedal Rubbers Worn
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Manxy »
Sun Aug 09, 2009 10:01 pm
Just bought a 2006 1.4S 9N3. The pedal rubbers are worn, what should I replace them with? I want grip rather than show, if the originals are best...
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Last post by Tim_GTi
Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:23 pm
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Last post by MiWi
Thu Aug 06, 2009 4:46 am
Suspension Choice
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Darby Vw polo »
Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:30 pm
Im in abit of a dylema at the moment, i dont know what suspension to put on my polo 6n, i wana be able to adjust the height, but also i want a comfy...
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Last post by Tim_GTi
Wed Aug 05, 2009 2:55 pm
*Coilovers* Top Mounts etc
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by
crodgers »
Sat Jun 06, 2009 10:18 am
Finally the tyres are changed and i am just waiting on my JOM Coilovers to arrive. :D Cant wait to get them on. We are planning to fit them...
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Wed Aug 05, 2009 1:36 pm
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