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by cheba
Mon Aug 30, 2021 7:43 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: How do I remove tyre repair kit bracket?
Replies: 3
Views: 407

Re: How do I remove tyre repair kit bracket?

As was mentioned above, this socket is commonly called "triple square" but the correct name is "XZN".

You'll need an XZN bit of the correct size to remove it.
by cheba
Sat Sep 12, 2020 3:36 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: OEM 2016 6c GTI Turbo Boost Gauge
Replies: 15
Views: 2735

Re: OEM 2016 6c GTI Turbo Boost Gague

So for a budget of about £100 I guess, a cheap thing just so I can keep eye for leaks or problems. That's not going to just break and cause me problems. What i was thinking was getting 1 of these https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/forge/forge-sensor-adaptor-to-allow-fitting-of-boost-gauge/ Gu...
by cheba
Tue Sep 08, 2020 3:52 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo GTI 2016 6c - exhaust and aerial replacements
Replies: 8
Views: 1196

Re: Polo GTI 2016 6c - exhaust and aerial replacements

Be careful! The antena can leak! You can replace only the gasket. You can get OEM from the dealer or from aliexpress. The base has a amplifier build i to it. Are you sure? I think the OEM gasket isn't sold separately, only as part of the antenna base, but I may be wrong. In terms of the exhaust pip...
by cheba
Mon Sep 07, 2020 7:26 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo GTI 2016 6c - exhaust and aerial replacements
Replies: 8
Views: 1196

Re: Polo GTI 2016 6c - exhaust and aerial replacements

The aerial can be a tricky one, depending on whether or not you have the original part and can check the exact part number. Is it the antenna base or the antenna rod you need? Regardless, there are many versions of each (often with identical part numbers except different last number) depending on th...
by cheba
Sun Sep 06, 2020 9:08 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: OEM 2016 6c GTI Turbo Boost Gauge
Replies: 15
Views: 2735

Re: OEM 2016 6c GTI Turbo Boost Gague

Another higher-budget option is the P3 digital gauge which installs in the air vent: https://www.p3cars.com/volkswagen/p3-v3 ... 2009-2018/
by cheba
Sun Sep 06, 2020 4:43 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: OEM 2016 6c GTI Turbo Boost Gauge
Replies: 15
Views: 2735

Re: OEM 2016 6c GTI Turbo Boost Gague

No OEM ones. For the Beetle and Scirocco, an OEM gauge panel was available that featured a boost gauge, oil temperature gauge and stop watch. Is is probably possible to get it to work in a Polo, but it isn't straightforward, plus you will have to cut out a hole in the top of the dashboard to fit it....
by cheba
Sun Sep 06, 2020 10:19 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Performance/track day brake pad
Replies: 10
Views: 1530

Re: Performance/track day brake pad

Simple stuff aggressive pad ( yellowstuff) will wear the rotor faster than a standard pad. Yeah, that was my thought too. The funny thing is, on countless forums it is stated that Cosworth Streetmaster pads are made by EBC (may well be true). It is also assumed by many that they are just rebranded ...
by cheba
Sat Sep 05, 2020 4:01 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Performance/track day brake pad
Replies: 10
Views: 1530

Re: Performance/track day brake pad

I found an interesting matching chart (in German): https://www.at-rs.de/bremsen_beratung-nach-mass.html I wonder what they are basing the recommendation on. Perhaps the hardness of the pads versus the rotors? Interstingly, when it comes to the Yellowstuff pads it seems to be quite a difficult pad to...
by cheba
Tue Sep 01, 2020 10:42 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: New here. Wind noise?!!
Replies: 19
Views: 2542

Re: New here. Wind noise?!!

I Googled the parts number that were given but unfortunately they didn't appear to return any results - so I'm not quite sure what I'm looking for however the post said that these parts may have been removed already. These are the parts in question, I found lots of pictures of them when googling th...
by cheba
Tue Sep 01, 2020 8:12 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Performance/track day brake pad
Replies: 10
Views: 1530

Re: Performance/track day brake pad

Dixcel pads, slotted rotors dont crack, drilled ones do. Ate great quality, also is Zimmerman and TRW they dont bend. I must say I had never heard of Dixcel. I tried looking them up on the web and though I don't doubt they are good, it seems that not many sell them in Europe, especially for non-Jap...
by cheba
Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:59 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Performance/track day brake pad
Replies: 10
Views: 1530

Performance/track day brake pad

I am up for an overhaul of the front brakes on my WRC. The car is a road car but since I do the occasional track day (1-2 times per year), I'm after a performance pad that won't fade away completely after a couple of laps. I've been peeking around in different forums and there seem to be many that l...
by cheba
Thu Nov 21, 2019 9:36 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Rear lights on with DRL
Replies: 12
Views: 5237

Re: Rear lights on with DRL

So, with the recent release of OBDeleven Next Generation I bought myself a Pro kit so I would be able to do long coding myself. I have now tested out these bits and this is the result: - "0" mode: Front parking lights (50% LED intensity), rear lights ON - Parking light mode: Front parking ...
by cheba
Wed Nov 20, 2019 9:53 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 6C GTI OEM brake upgrade?
Replies: 2
Views: 1119

Re: 6C GTI OEM brake upgrade?

Mk4 r32 and cupra brembos are what I'm thinking of but idk if they will fit relatively easily? Any other options? If anyone can help will be appreciated! From what I've seen, a complete set of mk4 Golf R32/A3 3.2 Quattro is hard to find and won't be very cheap, considering they may need a rebuild. ...
by cheba
Tue Jul 09, 2019 10:56 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Jacking points?
Replies: 30
Views: 11996

Re: Jacking points?

Are the Audi TT jacking points really suitable for use with a floor jack? I remember first reading about them for the first time a few years back, and multiple sources stated that they are only suitable for use with a 4 point lift (I remember one source even stating that they were intended only for ...
by cheba
Tue Jul 09, 2019 9:31 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Best brake upgrade from 256mm without changing hub carriers
Replies: 14
Views: 4804

Re: Best brake upgrade from 256mm without changing hub carriers

So, (as already mentioned) if you have the 288mm ones you only need caliper carriers and rotors to upgrade to 312mm brakes, calipers are the same. Technically there is an OEM option for 4-piston calipers with the OEM 312x25mm rotors. They are "SEAT SPORT" branded AP Racing calipers found a...