No temp guage and Sports Pack suspension - Too Hard!!

[LunchboxVRS]

Don't you believe it. I fitted a B12 kit to my older Polo and the ride became too firm for my liking with the OE 15" rims so I sourced some 14" rims to use for daily driving and the 15's get put on for track days (or cruises if I can be bothered)

I agreed with you. smaller rims will make it ride better. but its not the main cause. The springs will make the big difference and what even else they have done with the sport pack. if its that much of a difference why not go all the down to 12" if its that important. its the side wall flex. you could get a different brand of tyre designed for comfort in a 17" and it would fell the same if not better then a 16"

[CandyPolo]

Thanks for all the feedback guys! I might try changing the springs to something a little softer! If that doesn't work then it looks like I'm going to have to buy some tyres with a little more meat! I guess you always feel the road more with low profiles!

[kaanage]

I agreed with you. smaller rims will make it ride better. but its not the main cause. The springs will make the big difference and what even else they have done with the sport pack. if its that much of a difference why not go all the down to 12" if its that important. its the side wall flex. you could get a different brand of tyre designed for comfort in a 17" and it would fell the same if not better then a 16"

My disagreement is that 1" CAN make a noticable difference to the suppleness of the ride.

The 15" tyres that I had were the OE Continental PremiumContacts which have a very soft sidewall and are easily damaged by kerbing while the 14" tyres I run as dailies are Michelin XM2s which have a firm sidewall (to reduce rolling resistance for better mileage). Despite this, the car is far more refined with the 1" smaller tyres (and not compromised on handling - only grip is reduced as they are also skinnier).

But I'd say the OE springs are they way to go (if the increased ride height is acceptable to CandyPolo) - they'll match up to the dampers better as well.

[CandyPolo]

Thanks Kaanage, I was thinking it may increase the drive height as well! At the beginning of the forum PoloDave mentioned coilovers.. Do you think it would be a suitable option considering they are adjustable (hardness/softness etc)?

[pologti18t]

I wonder if the dealer removed the shipping rubbers before delivery??

[CandyPolo]

How would i be able to tell if they havent removed the Shipping rubbers? I've been driving the car for 8 months, I doubt it would be that? I hope not lol! I went to the dealer after 2000kms and mentioned how hard it was but they just said that's how it's supposed to be but no one looked at it.. I've just left it to see if they would wear in a bit but after 11000kms still the same! that's why I wanted to see if anyone else thought the same way by starting this forum!

[pontiff]

Don't laugh.. I had a mate of mine who bought a new VZ commodore and they forgot to take the shipping blocks of wood out of the suspension. Took about 6-8 months for them to realise after numerous complains of ride compliance (or lack of it) annd fix it...

Interesting about the suspension firmness, I have the 'comfort pack' and the suspension ride while compliant reminds me of a mattress on occasion especially during direction change. I had a standard set of bilsteins in the 6n1 which were perfect, nice flat cornering without too much harshness and that was with stock springs. I was already thinking about the OEM sports suspension for the 6r if I could find a set someone was selling, so if you do want to offload it, let me know, I hope it would pair nicely with the comforts 16"'s

You could always see what Bilstein has to offer. I know the bilstein shocks i bought for the 6n1 were only about $75 a corner @ trade price but check out their online catalog Online Catalogue it lists a myriad of options.

[PoloDave]

Thanks Kaanage, I was thinking it may increase the drive height as well! At the beginning of the forum PoloDave mentioned coilovers.. Do you think it would be a suitable option considering they are adjustable (hardness/softness etc)?

coils with that kind of adjustment level will set you back a minimum of around $1200 for a good set, you unless you want to drive low really bad with max comfort dont do it and just go for springs

[ATYPIC]

I was already thinking about the OEM sports suspension for the 6r if I could find a set someone was selling, so if you do want to offload it, let me know, I hope it would pair nicely with the comforts 16"'s

PM sent.

[CandyPolo]

Well Well Well! Guess what the dealers forgot to remove! I've been so busy with working late I hadnt really acted on the issue, so tonight I decided to have a bit of a look and noticed that the delivery stops/rubbers ARE still there! I jacked the car up and removed them fingers crossed they've done no major damage