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by hho87
Mon Mar 05, 2012 12:59 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Disable DRLs
Replies: 18
Views: 4989

Re: Disable DRLs

The reason why yours still has it is because they new it was coming soon your car could have been sat on there forecourt for 2 years before it got registered so they prepare them for upcoming legislation,a customers car I look after is a Ferrari F40 that was made in 1989 and he bought it in 2001 ...
by hho87
Sun Mar 04, 2012 2:51 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Disable DRLs
Replies: 18
Views: 4989

Disable DRLs

Do you know which ones would that be?all I see is the connector and the switch lol I'm slowly getting used to them,but over time would they not reduce the life of the bulb prematurely etc?

Yeh I looked into this,apparently the legislation affect cars registered/sold post feb 2011 and mines was ...
by hho87
Sat Mar 03, 2012 4:57 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Retrofit DIS
Replies: 5
Views: 1687

Re: Retrofit DIS

Just another quick one if anyone might know....I spoke to hazzydayz about a DIS retro fit on my car and they informed me that they could only a upgrade to the midline display and not the highline like on a GTI?does anyone know why or how true this is?I've asked them but yet to receive a reply yet?
by hho87
Mon Feb 20, 2012 11:08 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Wanted (Boavista Alloys)
Replies: 8
Views: 2014

Re: Wanted (Boavista Alloys)

You may want to check ebay.de, I saw two sets on there a few days ago!
by hho87
Sun Feb 19, 2012 3:00 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 1.2 TDI Remap?
Replies: 5
Views: 4344

Re: 1.2 TDI Remap?

also anyone had any dealings with this company? http://www.tmcmotorsport.com ?
by hho87
Sun Feb 19, 2012 1:53 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 1.2 TDI Remap?
Replies: 5
Views: 4344

1.2 TDI Remap?

I'm just wondering if anyone on here has any experience of a remap in a 1.2 TDI on a 6R and from who?I see cheapy tuning boxes everywhere for about £70+ right up to £300!But I'm led to believe I should avoid these like the plague!I'm not all that fussed about power (otherwise I would have kept my ...
by hho87
Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:11 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Disable DRLs
Replies: 18
Views: 4989

Re: Disable DRLs

mines was registered in NOV 2010
by hho87
Thu Feb 09, 2012 5:58 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Disable DRLs
Replies: 18
Views: 4989

Re: Disable DRLs

yeh i've heard of the too but only applies to cars sold post Jan/Feb 2011 I believe!I'm on a 60 plate so no legal requirement there!I wouldn't mind if I had dedicated LED DRLs....and I'm assuming the VW dealer option will be costly!
by hho87
Thu Feb 09, 2012 2:23 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Disable DRLs
Replies: 18
Views: 4989

Re: Disable DRLs

That's what I'm beginning to think now, they must hard wired / or coded. I have Ross Tech looking into the code, and I'm seeing if the hard-wired options, i.e fuse, TFL pin etc. For those out there VCDS is a great little tool(albeit a bit expensive)!Now switched on auto lock doors above 10mph (anti ...
by hho87
Thu Feb 09, 2012 1:59 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Disable DRLs
Replies: 18
Views: 4989

Re: Disable DRLs

Tried the fuse route aswell, according to elsawin its fuse 56 under the dash, but I don't seem to have that one :( I'm trying to switch them off becaseu for me it just looks like I'm driving with my headlights on constantly and if I go over a bump at all it just looks like I'm flashing the guy in ...
by hho87
Thu Feb 09, 2012 12:12 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Lights!
Replies: 20
Views: 4217

Lights!

Interesting read!
by hho87
Thu Feb 09, 2012 12:06 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Disable DRLs
Replies: 18
Views: 4989

Disable DRLs

Has anyone on here successfully disabled their DRLs?and how?Ive tried everything I have found but still not having any luck whatsoever! :(

I don't have bi xenons or fogs.Ive tried the TFL pin method but it doesn't seem to work.Tried the whole indicate/flash/ignition sequence too. I have VCDS, but I ...
by hho87
Wed Feb 08, 2012 2:14 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 6R polo headlight switch - please help! *solved*
Replies: 7
Views: 5803

Re: 6R polo headlight switch - please help!

After another attempt at removing the light switch, I was seriously beginning to think I was a oxygen thief at this point. It still wasn't budging! But....huzzah!

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h410/hho87/019ad2c1.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h410/hho87/b6474bc3.jpg
I removed ...
by hho87
Sat Feb 04, 2012 2:32 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 6R polo headlight switch - please help! *solved*
Replies: 7
Views: 5803

Re: 6R polo headlight switch - please help!

Thannks for the reply! I wish give it another bash!In failing that I have a Ross-Tech cable and VCDS coming on monday hopefully!I think I'd rather turn it off with that! :D
by hho87
Fri Feb 03, 2012 5:46 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: VCDS!Just purchased!
Replies: 3
Views: 1060

Re: VCDS!Just purchased!

have you tried this?according to VCDS (formerly vagcom) you can?