What did you do to your Polo today?

[dylan8]

it's down to wheel design.

This ^
brake clearance has NOTHING to do with offsets. its the design of the wheel.
you are taking a stab in the dark with different model wheels unless you have a template of either the wheel or the brake, or can physically fit them.

im going to do a write up one day with lots of pictures and diagrams to explain why one day because no one seems to take this is every time I write this and explain why.

[vwthunder]

This ^
brake clearance has NOTHING to do with offsets. its the design of the wheel.
you are taking a stab in the dark with different model wheels unless you have a template of either the wheel or the brake, or can physically fit them.

im going to do a write up one day with lots of pictures and diagrams to explain why one day because no one seems to take this is every time I write this and explain why.

Yep I have found a few sets that fit, mostly 5 spoke design as the spokes are not flat and usualy buldge out which gives clearance for caliper and wheel bolts of they are 3 piece

In saying that my LM's fit with a offset of ET40

[dylan8]

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In saying that my LM's fit with a offset of ET40

bad Troy lol

[vwthunder]

bad Troy lol

LOL

when I finaly get my Kmac's and can get some camber on i will try running ET33 or 28

[nightphotographer]

So got one side of the brake downgrade done last night - finishing the other side tonight. Just wondering if anyone knew the torque settings for the carrier and caliper?

[vwthunder]

So got one side of the brake downgrade done last night - finishing the other side tonight. Just wondering if anyone knew the torque settings for the carrier and caliper?

Looking in the book i had for my MK3 it says Carrier 125Nm (92ft-lb)

Caliper 25Nm (18ft-lb)

25nm dosent sound like much !!!

[Eddy]

Hoyhoy.

Edd's lastest mod. list. - Page 4

[VWindahouse]

Hoyhoy.

Edd's lastest mod. list. - Page 4

Nice Eddy, love the coating mate should do the trick for sure

[seangti]

Hi, done a little search but wanted reassurance re engine oil and gearbox oils.

Engine oil - anything that meets VW 502 / 505 requirements will suffice. A few have recommended Mobil 1 0w-40. Good enough?

Gearbox oil - was going to run redline as I've read that's the most appropriate. Is there a specific sort/grade and where to get it from? Can't recall seeing it in supercheap, etc.

Will see VW for a geniune oil filter and sump plug.

That's all I need isn't it?

Also still waiting on all my new brake stuff to arrive (ordered 2 weeks ago ), than ready to hit QR and Lakeside sprints to claim the fastest K03 turbo polo. bit of tongue in cheek there. I know there's much faster getting around, but hoping to be the first with official times

[noone]

I use that Mobil, no complaints.

I use redline, depending on how old your vehicle is MTL & MT90 (can't remember which one is better for what age)

If you're tracking, think about brake fluids to work with your new toys.