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    Scrubbing GTI

    Just wondering if anyone else has ever noticed scraping from their stock height gti. I have one downhill sharp right turn on my way home from work that I can get a scrubbing sound from the passenger side if I turn sharply.

    I'd never heard it do it until recently, only thing new I can think has changed is higher tyre pressures.

    Any thoughts?

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    My old 6R GTI used to scrape on some steep driveways

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    Sorry, used the wrong terminology.

    Tyre scrubbing is what it sounds like

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    no tyre scrubbing on my standard Polo GTI... feels like a 4WD to me it is that high.
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    Quote Originally Posted by steveyoshi View Post
    no tyre scrubbing on my standard Polo GTI... feels like a 4WD to me it is that high.
    I know right...that's why I'm confused to hear what sounds like scrubbing. There surely must be another explanation.

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    Why don't you jump out of the car and check where it is scrubbing? :S

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    Quote Originally Posted by Snail Style View Post
    Why don't you jump out of the car and check where it is scrubbing? :S

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    Quote Originally Posted by ATYPIC View Post
    If the tyres scrub there will be marks on the arch liners or signs ot rubbing on the metal tabs that hold it in...
    Turn to full lock, get your torch out and have a gander. Check both sides the turn the other way and check again.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MrDeathLad View Post
    If the tyres scrub there will be marks on the arch liners or signs ot rubbing on the metal tabs that hold it in...
    Turn to full lock, get your torch out and have a gander. Check both sides the turn the other way and check again.
    Yeah I get that...and most would consider it common sense but it came across like it was being suggested to jump out whilst driving and inspect the rubbing simultaneously...I was kinda giggling at the comment
    Last edited by ATYPIC; 03-04-2014 at 08:46 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Snail Style View Post
    Why don't you jump out of the car and check where it is scrubbing? :S

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