the BILT polo

[Polo_GTI]

Very easy to swap. Just remove the plastic capping above the boot that holds the headliner up and just reach in with a shifter. My mistake was buying a 9n shark fin so the connector was different but I'm handy with a crimper so was a piece of cake

Can you share with us where to buy the shark fin from?

Thanks

[Max_Power]

Car looks great dude. Rims suit it perfectly. Any more pics with the new wheels?

[Polo_GTI]

The Current/New 2012/2013 Grille would be a good choice as its a polished black finish.

Got my brother going to Germany for business so he will be bringing that back for me

So the 2012/2013 front TSI grille, does it still have the chrome centre? Is it just the outer edges that are the gloss black? I'm assuming the earlier models had a Matt black finish otherwise exactly the same?

[VWplo]

looks awsome mate, car looks really phat when its that low. i love it

Polo_GTI, the whole grill is the same except it is gloss black

[Polo_GTI]

Thanks VW Polo
I like the R badge you fitted too

[GTI JOE]

Car looks great, well done. What are the wheel and tyre specs?

^^^^^^^ Ditto ....I really like the height and stance.

[VEEEUU]

Your Polo look fantastic!

Are ther any issues regarding the H&R 35/50 springs?

Clearances for drive shafts, tyres etc.
Stability control affected?
Standard shock absorbers OK?
How is the ride quality?
Who fitted your springs?

Kind regards
VEEEUU

[klboy]

Luv the fog light mod.

Where do you get this?

[MarcusAurelius]

Can you share with us where to buy the shark fin from?

Thanks

Shark Fin Antenna Aerial For VW MK4 Golf Jetta Passat B5 B5.5 Polo New Beetle | eBay
this is the shark fin i bought. needed modifying the plug to work. or just get a mk6 golf shark fin.

Your Polo look fantastic!

Are ther any issues regarding the H&R 35/50 springs?

Clearances for drive shafts, tyres etc.
Stability control affected?
Standard shock absorbers OK?
How is the ride quality?
Who fitted your springs?

Kind regards
VEEEUU

the tyres and rims all clear, driveshafts too.
none of the aids (traction/abs etc.) are affected.
the factory shocks make it very jumpy. takes a small bump to throw you up. the ride feels like erm.. a gokart haha not the most comfortable.
i fitted the springs myself in my driveway. dont take me wrong though, ive loved the springs from day 1 more and more. but i like the stiff-coilover feeling

Luv the fog light mod.

Where do you get this?

Yellow Headlight Fog Light Tint Vinyl Film Sheet Wrap | eBay
just stick it over the lens

[GTI JOE]

They are 18x9 et35 with 215/30 kumhos. Contrary to popular belief, they fit somehow haha

Thanks for the info. Still hard to believe that wheel is 18X9 and is working without rubbing, looks great. What kumhos are they, seems hard to get, pretty low profile too. Well done

[VEEEUU]

Thank you for a very quick and informative response.

Not sure if I understand your mention of coilvers (you like them). Do you mean that you have replaced the H&R springs with coilovers? And if that is so, are the images of your Polo as fitted with coilovers or H & R springs?

Also, what are the wheel/tyre sizes you have fitted?

I have a set of 18x8 replica Audi A8 wheels left over from my Golf 4. Stud pattern OK but not sure about the offset?

Kind regards
VEEEUU

[Polo_GTI]

Thank you for a very quick and informative response.

Not sure if I understand your mention of coilvers (you like them). Do you mean that you have replaced the H&R springs with coilovers? And if that is so, are the images of your Polo as fitted with coilovers or H & R springs?

Also, what are the wheel/tyre sizes you have fitted?

I have a set of 18x8 replica Audi A8 wheels left over from my Golf 4. Stud pattern OK but not sure about the offset?

Kind regards
VEEEUU

I think what he means is he likes the ride quality of the H&R springs. It gives a firmer ride like coilovers do.

Read back in the thread, he mentions what rims size, offset and tyre he uses.
A 215/35 on 9" wide rims is some serious stretch.

[MarcusAurelius]

They are just the springs. I love them, but a lot of people disagree because comfort is almost completely sacrificed.
I don't know what model kumho my tires are but they are crap and they look **** when stretched. Just just have an ugly sidewall and the compound is hard.
VEEEUU, what offset are the a8 reps?

[VEEEUU]

Hi again

The replica Audi A8 rims are 228mm wide and measure 150mm from inside edge to rotor mounting face. Hence, I think the offset is 36mm.

If these wheels are OK for the Polo? then perhaps 225/30x18 tyres could be an option? Not sure if anyone has gone up to such a size?

Are you able to comment on how coilovers compare with the H&R 35/55 springs (and standard shockers)?
Particularly from a ride comfort perspective.

Kind regards
VEEEUU

[MarcusAurelius]

That's a 9" wheel. Try them on without a tire to make sure it clears everything. I'm not sure if 225 would be okay or not though.This is assuming you'll have h&r 35 55 springs fitted.
Put it this way, I can just squeeze my index finger between the tire and guard. 225 might close that gap too much.

I haven't yet owned coilovers so I wouldn't be able to give you a decent comparison. Sorry mate