Another new member and Polo gti owner

[PoloGTi]

Really not sure they have to be 17" to fit the Audi S3 brakes i have for it 312mm Rotors the brakes are a bit crap standered need a bit more bight. I want something gun metal grey or black but so u can see the red calipers.

[GoLfMan]

speaking of audi S3, my cousin is changing the rims on his S3 and i was gunna wack the S3 rims on the polo... Are they the correct stud pattern?

[gti2]

I look forward to seeing the finished result PoloGTi. Sounds good.

[Bug_racer]

speaking of audi S3, my cousin is changing the rims on his S3 and i was gunna wack the S3 rims on the polo... Are they the correct stud pattern?

yes they are

[Bug_racer]

Really not sure they have to be 17" to fit the Audi S3 brakes i have for it 312mm Rotors the brakes are a bit crap standered need a bit more bight. I want something gun metal grey or black but so u can see the red calipers.

Bora came with 16 inch wheels over 312mm brakes

[GoLfMan]

yes they are

thanks mate

[PoloGTi]

Bora came with 16 inch wheels over 312mm brakes

Yeah test fitted them a few weeks back theres about a 3mm gap or so is that enough to vent the rotor proberly????

[Flaps]

Hi Flaps

Welcome. Have you posted any pics yet. I haven't seen another one in black yet.

Cheers

Click for bigger.


It has tinting now.

[gti2]

It looks great Flaps. Black is such a good looking colour on the GTI, even tho it's a pain to keep clean. Where was the photo taken?

Cheers.

[Snoopycrx]

Wheels Upgrade

Hi all,

I am another new Polo Gti (black) owner. Got the car last month, the only thing I've changed is the alloy, 215/40 17". I've noticed the brakes is not as sensitive as before after I put on the rims. I have to press the brake harder to stop the car. Does anyone know why?

Cheers,

Michael
Sydney

[brackie]

Welcome!

Welcome, Michael.
Any change to the dynamics of the wheels (unsprung weight, aspect ratio, tyre type and compund etc) will affect not just handling but braking too. However I wouldn't have thought that braking would be affected too negatively

[Flaps]

It looks great Flaps. Black is such a good looking colour on the GTI, even tho it's a pain to keep clean. Where was the photo taken?

Cheers.

Its actually not too bad to keep clean. When it rains the rear is shocking!! But black looks the best when its clean

I took the photo in the back of Norwest near the AAMI building.

[DubSteve]

Great looking cars guys. Love the look of the new Polos and the GTI's look awesome. GTI2 love the rims you got bet there easy to clean I hate the vr6 rims damn so hard in every nook and cranny they are a nightmare but beautiful

[Eddy]

Hoyhoy.
Me have the same, it's the nicest toy I've ever had.

P.S. APR is unbelievable.

[gti2]

Flaps, it's a really good photo. Simple and effective background really highlighting the GTI.

Mk3vr6, besides the fact I preferred the look of these wheels over the standard rims, I did note that they would be very easy to keep clean. A definite bonus.

Eddy, glad to hear that you're favourably impressed with the APR reflash on your car, as I am going to have it done on mine in the near future. It's obviously worth the $1750 then.

Cheers