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by mli
Mon Jan 02, 2012 5:06 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Idling engine and braking issue
Replies: 0
Views: 610

Idling engine and braking issue

Hi, I own a 2007 petrol 1.4 Polo.

From what I understand when the engine is cold, the engine rpm will be slightly higher when you first start the car. The engine rpm that I've noted down is roughly about 1,200 rpm then it drops to 7/800 rpm a few minutes later. A few questions...

1.) How long ...
by mli
Wed Dec 07, 2011 3:12 pm
Forum: Members Rides
Topic: Newbie with 9n3 Polo 1.9TDi Sportline
Replies: 3
Views: 2942

Re: Newbie with 9n3 Polo 1.9TDi Sportline

I think the alloys are called 'Varano'. They look good!
by mli
Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:39 am
Forum: Detailing / Bodywork
Topic: So tidied up my cleaning gear today
Replies: 8
Views: 2745

So tidied up my cleaning gear today

Impressive there. Must add up to quite a bit of money. Do you get your stuff from cleanyourcar.co.uk?
by mli
Sun May 22, 2011 11:12 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: What size is your spare wheel?
Replies: 2
Views: 752

Re: What size is your spare wheel?

Hey RUM4MO

Thanks for the reply, I have actually been thinking of getting a 5th alloy as a spare and I've seen some about on eBay. Cheers
by mli
Sun May 22, 2011 4:04 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: What size is your spare wheel?
Replies: 2
Views: 752

What size is your spare wheel?

Hi,
I have upgraded to a set of 15" OEM alloys and the tyre size is 195/55/15.

My original alloys were 185/60/14 and the spare wheel is a full size steel wheel 185/60/14. Can i continue to use this spare wheel even though the alloys on the car are 195/55/15?

Also i would like to find out from ...
by mli
Fri May 20, 2011 11:29 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Tim's GTD Thread FOR SALE
Replies: 167
Views: 21542

Re: Tim's GTD Thread NEW PICS PG4

Thanks for the help mate, I will give it a go soon and hope I don't mess up lol :)
by mli
Fri May 20, 2011 12:04 am
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: Tim's GTD Thread FOR SALE
Replies: 167
Views: 21542

Re: Tim's GTD Thread NEW PICS PG4

Hi Tim

I'm liking your GTD :D Made me think of the Golf GTD at first when I saw the title :P
I also have the lower honeycombe grilles on my Polo and I think they look much better over the slats.
Do you mind if I ask how difficult it is to replace the gear gaitor and handbrake lever? I've bought ...
by mli
Thu May 19, 2011 11:53 pm
Forum: MK7 (9N3) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2006-2008
Topic: MeTsU's 9N3 TDi - Sooty from South Africa
Replies: 238
Views: 38469

Re: MeTsU's 9N3 TDi - Sooty from South Africa

Loving the OZ wheels mate, looks awesome!