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by pettsy » Sat Oct 02, 2004 6:30 pm

Along with other models, though it would be a good idea to have a Mk3 Buying Guide. The following points are only what i've been told myself, feel...

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Engine Mounts chassis legsBrakes n stuff

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by PHATBOYDAVE » Tue Feb 01, 2005 3:32 pm

Can anyone tell me if like in 205' nova's and other hot hatchs the chassis legs and engine mounts are strengthened in GSI's GTI's but is there any...

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Tue Feb 01, 2005 8:38 pm
Polo dials and mats...

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by DelG40 » Wed Jan 26, 2005 5:53 pm
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Does anyone know where this guy got his dials done, or anywhere that does dial conversions or kits, you know?

Also, I'm trying to find just plain...
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Mon Jan 31, 2005 6:01 pm
GT Starting Problems - When Warm!!

Last post by Steve_O « Mon Jan 31, 2005 4:58 pm
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by Steve_O » Mon Jan 31, 2005 2:27 pm

Ok, please excuse me whilst I copy this conversation over from Porka...

I've started noticing this recently when I pop to the shops etc, like just...

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Mon Jan 31, 2005 4:58 pm
boot handle!

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by SpikeyG40 » Wed Nov 17, 2004 6:20 pm
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does anyone know if you can get these in the uk?

it says they fit golf mk2 bout am i right in saying that they also fit the polo mk3?

kind...
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Mon Jan 31, 2005 3:20 pm
Rocker Covers

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by DelG40 » Sat Jan 29, 2005 11:50 am

Does anyone know places to get rocker covers chromed (preferably in Scotland, but not neccessarily), or was it already chromed and simply bought?...

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Mon Jan 31, 2005 1:46 pm
exhaust heat shield

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by Glenn A » Mon Jan 31, 2005 10:11 am

hi
i need to know where i can get a new heat shield from as the bloke from the garage has told me that its hanging on with two clips and is laying...

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Mon Jan 31, 2005 10:11 am
Accelerator cable tensioning?

Last post by metz « Sun Jan 30, 2005 8:58 am
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by metz » Sat Jan 29, 2005 6:20 pm

Got home tonight and the accelerator pedal just flopped to the floor.
The cable hasnt snapped but something is wrong..the metal clip is still on the...

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Sun Jan 30, 2005 8:58 am
Getting new G40 on road....

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by Low- Phat- Spread » Sat Jan 22, 2005 3:24 pm
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Just getting my pink polo ready to go, its been sold, so can get my G40 on the road now :mrgreen:
Was told I couldnt get insured till March (when...
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Sun Jan 30, 2005 12:43 am
Nova Sri Vs Polo GT - just curious

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by diablohowes » Tue Jan 25, 2005 10:17 pm

A mate of a mate type thing has been bragging a lot about a nova SRi he has, how do they compare against the polo GT?
I'm just curious.
:?:

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Sat Jan 29, 2005 6:37 pm
g40 brakes

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by lord_sharpy » Fri Jan 07, 2005 10:10 pm

im going to get my set of g40 front brakes in the morning to convert my gt to vented discs, im getting calipers, pads, discs and bolts. im hoping...

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Sat Jan 29, 2005 10:18 am
Cambelt snapped....bent valves?

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by nuttinnew » Fri Jan 28, 2005 9:32 pm

Do the valves hit on a G when the cambelt goes? Anyone been unlucky enough to find out?

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Sat Jan 29, 2005 6:22 am
ronals.

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by mk3dave » Thu Jan 27, 2005 1:15 pm

im after some new wheels and lately ive fallen in love with the ronal turbos (r10) i think. thing is you wouldn't see gandi wearin some crystal...

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Fri Jan 28, 2005 8:18 pm
H Reg 1.3cl coupe 1991 - Ignition Probs....

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by nuttyboy1506 » Mon Jan 17, 2005 12:20 pm

Hi People,

I have a 1.3 Coupe and of late have been having probs with the ignition.

Symptons... Dash Lights Stay On - Battery Low or Dead...

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Fri Jan 28, 2005 12:52 pm
How much are GT bits worth?

Last post by tarquin bevilastard « Fri Jan 28, 2005 7:55 am
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by pettsy » Sat Jan 08, 2005 7:18 pm

Just wondering like, how much are bits off of gts worth?

e.g.

Engine
interior
sills/arches
etc etc?

Pettsy

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Fri Jan 28, 2005 7:55 am
Price questions

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by diablohowes » Thu Jan 27, 2005 7:11 pm

Hey, Firstly where is the best place to get a 22mm master cylinder and some braided hoses for a G40 brake setup?
Also roughly how much have people...

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Thu Jan 27, 2005 7:47 pm
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by lord_sharpy » Thu Jan 27, 2005 4:34 pm

hi, i was flicking through my service book and noticed the sticker they put in there that tells you engine/gearbox/paint codes. it also shows...

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Thu Jan 27, 2005 4:34 pm
Suggestions on how to get a better 1/4 mile from a GT

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by wul3er » Wed Jan 19, 2005 6:31 pm
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I have placed a bet with my mate who has a 1.4 Nova Sr. His car is pretty quick with some mods, which include 4 branch manafold, FSE valve, Induction...
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Thu Jan 27, 2005 4:30 pm
any suggestions on a full S/S 'zorst system...?

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by pete69zx » Fri Jan 14, 2005 6:55 pm
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Just thinking about this idea now...

Im interested to know if there is any manufacturer out there that offers a full S/S system for a mk3 Polio...
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Last post by Nick101
Tue Jan 25, 2005 5:55 pm
Gear gaiter surround

Last post by DelG40 « Tue Jan 25, 2005 1:50 am
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by DelG40 » Fri Jan 21, 2005 11:48 pm

Anyone ever fitted one of these to their Polo?

If so, or maybe if not, what the hell are the screw holes for? Do you have to screw it in to the...

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Last post by DelG40
Tue Jan 25, 2005 1:50 am
stupid fuppin' aerial

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Tue Jan 25, 2005 1:00 am
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by Tahrey1043 » Sat Jan 22, 2005 6:37 pm

OK, anyone dealt with changing / adding / removing the mk3 front wing radio aerial and it's wiring before? I'm having a pain with it at the mo so...

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Tue Jan 25, 2005 1:00 am
Few niggles...

Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch « Mon Jan 24, 2005 10:45 pm
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by Karl_CLCoupe » Sat Jan 22, 2005 11:03 pm

I have encountered one or two oddities now I'm driving my car.

First up is tonight after driving it, so engine would be warm, I started the car up...

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Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Mon Jan 24, 2005 10:45 pm
brake fluid

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Mon Jan 24, 2005 9:56 pm
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by lord_sharpy » Sat Jan 22, 2005 11:47 am

what sort of fluid do you guys recommend? ive seen dot 4, dot 5 and dot 5.1.
gunna do the whole lot and want a reasonably good fluid.
cheers
james

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Mon Jan 24, 2005 9:56 pm
why am i over fueling so much!? HELP

Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch « Sun Jan 23, 2005 5:03 pm
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by mk3dave » Sat Jan 22, 2005 5:26 pm

its been buggin me since ive driven the car now n its really gettin to me. im gettin about 120 miles to a FULL TANK! i took it in yesterday to get...

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Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Sun Jan 23, 2005 5:03 pm
Funny noise?

Last post by metz « Sun Jan 23, 2005 11:31 am
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by metz » Sat Jan 22, 2005 11:01 pm

Noticed this twice now, when the engine is warm i can hear what sounds like a nut on an aluminium sheet bouncing intime with the engine at tickover....

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Last post by metz
Sun Jan 23, 2005 11:31 am
Smoked Side Repeaters

Last post by DelG40 « Sat Jan 22, 2005 9:34 pm
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by DelG40 » Fri Jan 21, 2005 11:08 pm

Does anyone have smoked side repeaters for Mk3 Polo? If so, what you wanting for them with delivery to Aberdeenshire, Scotland? I'm not too keen on...

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Last post by DelG40
Sat Jan 22, 2005 9:34 pm
Gonna be sporting a new look for the RR Day

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by Krupa » Sat Jan 22, 2005 7:00 pm

Well, sort of.

Had a long and somewhat unproductive day yesterday. On Thursday night I checked my tyre tread. Sudden urge thing, seeing as I'm...

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Sat Jan 22, 2005 7:33 pm
uprated engine mounts...?

Last post by polokris « Sat Jan 22, 2005 6:40 pm
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by pete69zx » Thu Jan 20, 2005 7:26 pm

Are these available for the mk3 & if so... where from & how much?

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Last post by polokris
Sat Jan 22, 2005 6:40 pm
engine cleaning (when removed from car)...

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Sat Jan 22, 2005 5:32 pm
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by pete69zx » Thu Jan 20, 2005 7:21 pm

Ok, so i got the AAV motor removed Sunday gone & now i want to clean it up some (but i dont want to take any of it apart).

Any suggestions as what...

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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sat Jan 22, 2005 5:32 pm
just bought these gauges from e-bay and need some advice

Last post by polonuts « Sat Jan 22, 2005 4:35 pm
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by polonuts » Thu Jan 20, 2005 8:35 pm

hi all
I've just bought these gauges from e-bay:

Does anyone have a wiring diagram, or know of a wiring diagram on the net for these? I know that...

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Last post by polonuts
Sat Jan 22, 2005 4:35 pm
Machine Polished / T-CUT

Last post by hardhitter « Sat Jan 22, 2005 12:10 pm
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by DelG40 » Sat Jan 22, 2005 1:12 am

Has anyone ever had their car in for a machine polish? If so, what are the results like? What kind of money are we talking about for it to be done?...

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Last post by hardhitter
Sat Jan 22, 2005 12:10 pm
g40 cc increase

Last post by pablo-gt « Thu Jan 20, 2005 2:57 pm
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by pablo-gt » Wed Jan 19, 2005 5:43 pm

can the g40 block be boared out and if so is it worth it :?:

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Last post by pablo-gt
Thu Jan 20, 2005 2:57 pm
new brakes

Last post by pete69zx « Wed Jan 19, 2005 8:27 pm
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by lord_sharpy » Tue Jan 18, 2005 8:26 pm

ive got my g40 callipers, and im just in the process of cleaning etc. im gunna put on the brembo discs and pagid tq pads from GSF, what do you guys...

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Last post by pete69zx
Wed Jan 19, 2005 8:27 pm
Who lives near STOCKTON HIGH ST???

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by hayesey » Tue Jan 18, 2005 3:08 pm

Someone transferred money into my bank account from a bank there for the ARB kit group buy, can you PM me please if it was you?

cheers,
Paul.

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Last post by pete69zx
Wed Jan 19, 2005 8:18 pm
coolant capacity

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by Tahrey1043 » Mon Jan 17, 2005 3:14 am

alright..... so.....

i take off the radiator top & bottom hoses, drain that and the system best as i can off into a bowl...... somewhere along the...

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Wed Jan 19, 2005 3:50 am
Wheel whore returns

Last post by tainmrk3polo « Tue Jan 18, 2005 9:12 pm
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by pettsy » Mon Jan 03, 2005 9:08 pm
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thats right...stocks are increasing again :lol:

14 Teardrops

also got some 14 bbs's and some other O.E vw alloys to come 8)
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Last post by tainmrk3polo
Tue Jan 18, 2005 9:12 pm
remind me about mk2 golf 8v gti AFM & ignition coil...?

Last post by pete69zx « Tue Jan 18, 2005 6:45 pm
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by pete69zx » Fri Jan 14, 2005 6:48 pm

I remember reading on here about the advatnages of fitting both these items over the stock 3F stuff on a GT engine.

Can someone please tell me what...

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Tue Jan 18, 2005 6:45 pm
Gt Door problems. Help Needed

Last post by hardhitter « Mon Jan 17, 2005 11:24 pm
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by wul3er » Sat Jan 15, 2005 4:08 pm

My door has fallen a little on the Gt (drivers) and now there is water coming in through the gap.

Could someone tell me how to lift the door back...

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Last post by hardhitter
Mon Jan 17, 2005 11:24 pm
What do you think of my new G40??

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by LregG » Sun Jan 16, 2005 5:02 pm

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Sun Jan 16, 2005 8:27 pm
Relplacing clutch cable.

Last post by Petrified « Sun Jan 16, 2005 7:26 pm
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by Petrified » Sat Jan 15, 2005 9:54 pm

Not that I'm tempting fate or anything, I'm going on a relatively long journey tomorrow (4+ hours driving) in the G40, the first since I bought it....

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Last post by Petrified
Sun Jan 16, 2005 7:26 pm
Ignition coil

Last post by tainmrk3polo « Sun Jan 16, 2005 7:00 pm
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by Nobby » Tue Jan 11, 2005 8:47 pm

Hi,

can anyone help. I was driving back from work tonight, got stuck in a queue and my engine just stopped :(
Fortunately I was only 20 yards from...

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Last post by tainmrk3polo
Sun Jan 16, 2005 7:00 pm
1/4 mile times

Last post by wul3er « Sat Jan 15, 2005 4:04 pm
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by wul3er » Thu Jan 13, 2005 1:40 am

Anyone got an idea of what 1/4 mile time to expect from a Standard GT.

Im gonna take mines on the track on the 6th

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Sat Jan 15, 2005 4:04 pm
engine troubles after doing a quick test

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by Tahrey1043 » Sat Jan 15, 2005 3:45 pm

right, i'm trying to canvas as much coverage as possible, i made a post in techical - Clicky for the details...

dont have much time to work on the...

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Sat Jan 15, 2005 3:45 pm
what offset are every1 elses 15" alloys

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by m193twa » Thu Jan 13, 2005 9:52 pm

what offset are every1 elses 15 alloys?
mine are 38 as they shud b but they scrub on the springs,
i want 2 stick with 15 s but a perfect offset so...

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Fri Jan 14, 2005 7:13 pm
wheels

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by m193twa » Sat Jan 08, 2005 9:01 pm
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has n e 1 else got wheels that are 15 et38, on 195/50/15 tyres... if so do they scrub on anything... on the back mine scrubbed on the springs??? :? ,...
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Last post by m193twa
Fri Jan 14, 2005 4:15 pm
GT airbox and airflow q's

Last post by amstrange1 « Fri Jan 14, 2005 1:43 pm
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by mk2keel » Wed Jan 12, 2005 7:01 pm

I was thinking about making a new airbox and using some ducting create a sealed induction kit sort of thing for my coupe S as i was planning to...

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Fri Jan 14, 2005 1:43 pm
Mk4 Polo?

Last post by Krupa « Thu Jan 13, 2005 2:28 pm
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by DelG40 » Thu Jan 13, 2005 12:09 am

Does anyone know why VW didn't make a GT(i) version of the Mk4? I know it's an ugly beast, but that wouldn't be the reason? :lol:

I was just...

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Last post by Krupa
Thu Jan 13, 2005 2:28 pm
Seal kit

Last post by lord_sharpy « Wed Jan 12, 2005 9:56 pm
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by lord_sharpy » Mon Jan 10, 2005 10:13 pm

ive just got my g40 front brake set up, does anyone do seal kits for them? they dont appear to have leaked but would like to do them properly before...

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Last post by lord_sharpy
Wed Jan 12, 2005 9:56 pm
scrubbing

Last post by Karl_CLCoupe « Wed Jan 12, 2005 7:10 pm
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by m193twa » Fri Jan 07, 2005 1:32 pm

now i have put the spacers on my car the wheels are scrubbing on the outside of the arch is there n e thing i can do do stop this?

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Last post by Karl_CLCoupe
Wed Jan 12, 2005 7:10 pm
Weller Wheels fitment. Some help, please...

Last post by DelG40 « Wed Jan 12, 2005 1:14 pm
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by DelG40 » Tue Jan 11, 2005 12:58 am

Does someone know if these wheels will fit nicely onto my Polo? If not, can someone recommend a better width etc?

Thanks guys/girls

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Last post by DelG40
Wed Jan 12, 2005 1:14 pm
jus spinning!

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Tue Jan 11, 2005 1:48 am
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by jimbob » Sun Jan 09, 2005 12:34 am

just went to pick up my friends from the pub and whilst taking them home i came to a set of traffic lights and when i went to pull off the car just...

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Tue Jan 11, 2005 1:48 am

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