How can I get my Polo lower at the rear!?

[nightphotographer]

Hey guys,

I took my adjuster cup things out last week before Day of the Volkswagen for 'moar lowz' and it made heaps of difference - but it's still not low enough - I've got another 50mm (approx) before the guard hits the wheel - my tyres got enough legal stretch to fit nicely behind the guard without rubbing.

I'm on KW V1's - does anyone know of any springs that are shorter that I could swap into the back?

Front's are fine - I've still got a few more mms I can lower it more if I want to. I just want a better solution than putting heavy things in the boot to lower it down more haha.

First world problems I know - but I need to be lower than BFLAT for the next show

[FLYINGTI]

i See VL's do this all the time, must be fine, Hacksaw =)

[Smead]

I've seen advertisments in PVW and Golf+ for KW Ultra low Coilies:

Product news - KW automotive GmbH

This may be your solution? Not sure if they do a set for the 9N3 Polo though... might be easier for you to source through the UK from your family connections.

[noone]

KW Lows are quite pricey from memory.

Have you cut down the rear bump stops? Mine dropped a little more after that. I'd say I have 2 inches from the arch to my rim.

[Bflat]

This thread delivers the lols.

But yes, I too have this very problem. I may look into the bumpstop trimming like you mentioned, Ben.

[nightphotographer]

KW Lows are quite pricey from memory.

Have you cut down the rear bump stops? Mine dropped a little more after that. I'd say I have 2 inches from the arch to my rim.

I'll give that a crack soon - alternatively I'll through a few bricks in the spare wheel well before a show and pretend I roll that low daily

I wonder if I could order just the rear springs out of the KW Low kit though - surely I could - but maybe a little pricey - I'll make some calls and Ryan I will be lower than you next year!

[VWindahouse]

Hey guys, a fella in the UK went to GAZ suspension company for custom shorter rear springs and new adjusters for the rear.

Check out www.uk-polo.net for the details. It's on page 44 of the epic build thread by 9N3 Turbo call Black Polo GTI 6 Speed 320hp

[nizde]

I can think of 3 options how to make the rear lower:

1. cut the bumstops in half

2. get shorter springs; from what I hear, the ones from VW Fox are a straight fit

3. buy rear spring rubbers from a Cupra and 4wd TT!

- here's the part number (the price here in Croatia is about 13 AUD):

1J0 512 149 B (make sure that you get the ones with the letter B at the end)

- on this pic you can see the difference from the standard ones (sorry for the huge pic):



p.s. if you guys can't see the pic let me know!

[s4mmie]

+1 for trimming the bump stops. It gives you a bit more lows...
I had fixed my scrubbing issues and then I cut the bumpstops down and it scrubs again now with the extra lows and more suspension travel. It's more comfortable daily driving though. I'll take a pic of my guard clearance tomorrow.

[noone]

Definitely worth doing.
I'm tucking 215's, rubs over speed bumps taken at speed, normal driving its fine.