Vwthunders build thread (finally)

[vwthunder]

So the knocking noise my wife can hear on the front left forward of the dash, could be the strut top bearing bush? .

Could be, or lower control arm bushes

I know I can hear them clunk over my driveway crossover. Query re hats.. are they dome shaped to strenghten that section? Cuttiing them off might not be a good idea?

Think most of the Polos with serious track mods have had them cut, I know Van (ssman) cut his, pretty sure Eddy's are too

[Polo GTEye N9]

So the knocking noise my wife can hear on the front left forward of the dash, could be the strut top bearing bush?

I know I can hear them clunk over my driveway crossover. Query re hats.. are they dome shaped to strenghten that section? Cuttiing them off might not be a good idea? Cheers Al

PS anyone got a good pair of Strut tops they do not need any longer? Maybe someone has the complete GTi suspension struts tops and rears as well wanting a home?

Pm me please.

[vwthunder]

Got Camber !!!

Dont know if you can tell from this pic




First impressions, wow and wow, its not even alligned yet and it feels like a totally different car, feels like a proper car now, it was missing something. It now feels like it is on rails. All of the clunking and banging is gone, guessing the standard ones were shagged but suprised they sent so much vibration through the car, so the car is actually a lot smoother with the soild mounts in.

I will try to get is booked into pedders this week sometime, the one near me do some awesome work, the guy who work there drive 180sx's GTR's etc

[vwthunder]

Got my Kmac, camber/caster strut tops a few weeks ago, but didnt have time to put them in untill the other day.

Anthony was the guinea pig I guess as he was the first to work out that there were problems with them. They went back and forth to Kmac for a few weeks till they were finally right








Cant even get a allen key in to adjust the shocks, they are over so far. Thinking about cutting the tops off

[vwthunder]

Nice! They look like the best OEM+ wheels ever! Esp for a MK4 Golf! (Bar the miracle of getting original 5x100 BBS CH from UK/Euro). I might keep an eye out for a set.

PS: Your build is inspirational. Seriously.

Thanks, I still have a long way to go, just need some more $$$$$ lol

[kendog]

Vwthunders build thread (finally)

They are 5X100, as found on Boras and there are a few MK4 GTI's rocking them

Nice! They look like the best OEM+ wheels ever! Esp for a MK4 Golf! (Bar the miracle of getting original 5x100 BBS CH from UK/Euro). I might keep an eye out for a set.

PS: Your build is inspirational. Seriously.

[vwthunder]

They are 5X100, as found on Boras and there are a few MK4 GTI's rocking them

[kendog]

Vwthunders build thread (finally)

Polo's are 5x100

Thanks Gavin! Are those particular wheels 5x100? Or 5x112 with adapters? Thanks in advance!

[h100vw]

Also, forgive my lack of knowledge on polo specs, but what bolt pattern is your car? 5x100 or 5x112? Mainly interested as I am absolutely loving these wheels! (Bora Sport ?) ..and was hoping they were 5x100..

Polo's are 5x100

[kendog]

Also, forgive my lack of knowledge on polo specs, but what bolt pattern is your car? 5x100 or 5x112? Mainly interested as I am absolutely loving these wheels! (Bora Sport ?) ..and was hoping they were 5x100..

[kendog]

Vwthunders build thread (finally)

Just found this thread, so good I had to keep reading it all! So much work! So much done yourself!

[vwthunder]

Hoyhoy.

Congrats once again Troy, he or she looks beautifull.
If its a he me don't normaly this stuff.

Cheers thanks Eddy, thinking how far i want to go with it

Would like to build up a 350-400 hp motor

[vwthunder]

$1500, you can get them done a little cheaper, but wanted the best !!!

With a 4 point you can always add onto it later, want to kind of keep it streetable for now, don't want to be climbing in and out over bars and hitting my head lol

[HaydEn]

Vwthunders build thread (finally)

Few Pics Fabraications just sent me

How much did the cage set you back if you don't mind me asking?

[Eddy]

Hoyhoy.

Congrats once again Troy, he or she looks beautifull.
If its a he me don't normaly say this stuff.