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Discuss Suspension, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
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Last post by jsybrian
Sat Sep 22, 2018 11:56 am
Photo Hosting is now enabled
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Hi All
We've taken the decision to allow users to upload images to the site to save you having to host them externally
In order to do this, when...
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Wed Aug 18, 2021 10:33 am
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Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:42 am
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Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:01 am
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Thu May 09, 2024 6:16 pm
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Last post by APgti
Thu Oct 05, 2023 5:21 pm
Brake pad contact
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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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Last post by AlexT99
Tue Aug 08, 2023 1:43 am
VIN Number not recognised
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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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Last post by RUM4MO
Sun Aug 06, 2023 2:30 pm
Whiteline front ARB
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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Last post by Bluebob
Fri May 12, 2023 8:52 am
Coil over recommendation
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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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Last post by web365ster
Tue Nov 15, 2022 11:58 am
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Last post by debramillard658
Wed Sep 07, 2022 2:09 pm
Best Specialist to visit
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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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Last post by JiSingh1
Mon May 24, 2021 8:32 pm
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Last post by RUM4MO
Sat Aug 08, 2020 7:47 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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Last post by Slider09
Sat Jul 11, 2020 6:27 pm
Strange Knocking Sound
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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
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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
polo gti 6r monza weight ?
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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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Last post by kfirg
Mon Mar 30, 2020 4:27 pm
Winter Tyres guide
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david.stark »
Thu Aug 09, 2018 11:38 am
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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Last post by david.stark
Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:52 am
195 45 16? Major scrubbing!
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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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Last post by Aquavalver
Fri Oct 18, 2019 6:35 am
T4/5 wheels for my polo 9ne.
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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
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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
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Last post by littlepolo
Fri Jul 26, 2019 5:08 pm
Lift and tires
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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
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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
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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
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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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Last post by alexperkins
Tue Nov 06, 2018 6:23 pm
Rear brake stuck on
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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
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Last post by dimblue
Mon Mar 05, 2018 1:24 pm
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Last post by dimblue
Mon Mar 05, 2018 1:18 pm
6n2 Aftermarket Rear Anti Roll Bar
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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?
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DC_BS »
Tue Aug 04, 2015 9:47 pm
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
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by
DC_BS »
Sun Jun 04, 2017 10:03 am
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
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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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Last post by alexperkins
Wed May 17, 2017 3:05 pm
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Last post by bvs
Thu Apr 13, 2017 8:42 am
Confused about 2 different coilover
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Last post by winky666
Sun Jun 26, 2016 8:53 pm
6n2 Suspension Upgrade!
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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
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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
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Last post by JayW
Sat Feb 27, 2016 9:43 am
6C GTI Lowering Springs
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
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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?
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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
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Last post by Daves1991
Mon Dec 14, 2015 6:04 pm
Wheel locking nuts + spacer
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
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
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Last post by Josherswilson
Thu Nov 12, 2015 11:29 am
Clicking noise when driving
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DC_BS »
Mon Aug 17, 2015 2:04 pm
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?
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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
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
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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
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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
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