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by smurftech
Fri Jan 13, 2017 3:35 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Are You Using Oil?
Replies: 1045
Views: 199581

Re: Are You Using Oil?

2014 Polo Blue GT 140bhp.

Used 1 litre of oil at 15,000 miles. (Had oil warning light - dipstick showed at minimum)

Today another litre of oil at 30,000 miles, 30 months old. (Had oil warning light - dipstick showed at minimum)
by smurftech
Thu Aug 21, 2014 3:49 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 2014 spec. BlueGT finally here :)
Replies: 82
Views: 17696

Re: 2014 spec. BlueGT finally here :)

proud to say i've just collected by new 2014 bluegt in black! I must say i do find myself getting frustrated with the on/off 'eco' mode and how inconsistent it seems to be and i consider myself to be a relatively smooth driver and not heavy on the accelerator. I've only managed to get late 40's and...
by smurftech
Sat Aug 16, 2014 3:12 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Chrome Exhaust tips for blue GT
Replies: 43
Views: 16701

Re: Chrome Exhaust tips for blue GT

Skoda Yeti tail pipe trims from eBay at about £24.99 for the two will also fit. You do need to remove two of the four internal clips but this is easy with pliers. This maybe the cheapest option for anyone who is interested. The seller on eBay is a Skoda dealer called Caffyns. So these should fit: h...
by smurftech
Sat Aug 16, 2014 3:09 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Awaiting delivery of new Blue GT - questions!
Replies: 5
Views: 1356

Re: Awaiting delivery of new Blue GT - questions!

Hi guys, just taken the plunge and ordered a new blue gt in blue silk, getting it in a week, looking forward to it! was just wondering what i will need to connect my ipod classic to the head unit? does it just plug in to the usb port? can it go in the glove box instead of sitting out in the dash po...
by smurftech
Sat Aug 16, 2014 3:03 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: DRL's on new Blue GT
Replies: 9
Views: 2877

Re: DRL's on new Blue GT

Excellent. Thanks you Martin, let's hope it's the same in the UK. Any UK Blue GT owners out there can confirm please ? Bit late but here goes, my 2014 pre facelift BlueGT has DRL's in the foglight cluster, they come on with the ignition and only go off when you put sidelight and main beam on. They ...
by smurftech
Sat Aug 16, 2014 2:25 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: My 1.2 TSi 6C
Replies: 60
Views: 12248

Re: My 1.2 TSi 6C

It'll need to be offset. PM me - this thread is getting cluttered lol Quick update, i ordered LED BAU15S DRL bulbs from ebay, the ones with offset pins, took the foglight cluster apart to fit them....they don't fit. (Broke the new bulbs anyway trying to make them fit - doh)! The factory fitted DRL ...
by smurftech
Tue Jul 15, 2014 2:27 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: My 1.2 TSi 6C
Replies: 60
Views: 12248

Re: My 1.2 TSi 6C

Apologies for hijacking this thread...! My final post on this subject is a bit of bulb info I found: Bulb types 1156-BA15S/P21W and 1157-BAY15D/P215W are mainly used for brake, fog, indicator and reverse light functions. The difference between 1156/BA15S & 1157/BAY15D is that 1157/BAY15D is a du...
by smurftech
Tue Jul 15, 2014 1:48 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: My 1.2 TSi 6C
Replies: 60
Views: 12248

Re: My 1.2 TSi 6C

Well this has me totally confused now, seen many led bulbs some canbus some not, some BA15S and some BAU15S - all say 1156 though. The U means something to do with the offset apparently. Will the BA15S (no U) fit correctly?
by smurftech
Tue Jul 15, 2014 10:56 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: My 1.2 TSi 6C
Replies: 60
Views: 12248

Re: My 1.2 TSi 6C

After browsing a few interesting items, do I need to worry about CANBUS error compatibility or not....?
by smurftech
Tue Jul 15, 2014 10:13 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: My 1.2 TSi 6C
Replies: 60
Views: 12248

Re: My 1.2 TSi 6C

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xbau15s+white&_nkw=bau15s+white&_sacat=0&_from=R40 Take a look on that list. BAU15S is the other designation for those bulbs. Nice one, they look more like it, gonna physically look at the bulb first before orderin...
by smurftech
Tue Jul 15, 2014 10:03 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: My 1.2 TSi 6C
Replies: 60
Views: 12248

Re: My 1.2 TSi 6C

The older polo model DRL bulb is specified as a 7507, which is a PY21W or 581 bulb respectively. 21W bulb with offset pins http://www.ecstuning.com/ES252650/ Aha! getting closer! Most of the 7507's bulbs & LED's i've found seem to be designed as sidelights or taillights as they come in red, amb...
by smurftech
Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:24 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: My 1.2 TSi 6C
Replies: 60
Views: 12248

Re: My 1.2 TSi 6C

If it takes the same bulb type, yes Good question, the manual that came with the BlueGT gives H4 and H7 as possibilities on headlight bulbs, not very specific to my actual car...(although i'm guessing it's H7) What's the name of the VW software that gives specific details? I'm interested in finding...
by smurftech
Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:01 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: My 1.2 TSi 6C
Replies: 60
Views: 12248

Re: My 1.2 TSi 6C

Standard bulb sizing is a 21W T20 or 7440 wedge bulb http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WHITE-7-5W-HID-CREE-LED-DRL-LIGHT-BULBS-580-7443-7440-T20-4500K-15-SMD-CANBUS-/261480583941?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3ce1751305 Would do the job nicely :D I take it this fits the 6R with DRL in t...
by smurftech
Mon Jul 14, 2014 4:00 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: BlueGT engine bay airbox
Replies: 2
Views: 1078

Re: BlueGT engine bay airbox

Stick with the OEM filter setup, have you seen how much muck those panel filters and induction kit filters let into the engine? They also show little to no performance gain at all. Don't want one for performance, just the beefier induction noise. The past 3 induction kits I have had in 3 different ...
by smurftech
Mon Jul 14, 2014 2:02 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: BlueGT engine bay airbox
Replies: 2
Views: 1078

BlueGT engine bay airbox

For the purpose of finding a compatible Induction Kit, do any of the other models in the polo range share the engine/ancillary layout with the BlueGT? Specifically the airbox and air pipe locations, if so, maybe an induction kit for that model will physically fit under the BlueGT bonnet? Otherwise t...