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by Shappers01
Mon Mar 01, 2021 1:44 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Apple CarPlay/Android Auto Solution
Replies: 7
Views: 1561

Apple CarPlay/Android Auto Solution

Although my car was an early 2016 model, I was not able to get Apple CarPlay in my car as I had the small screen media player. I’ve been browsing for solutions for a while but really did not want to replace my standard head unit or play around with my external amplifier solution. Finally I happened ...
by Shappers01
Sun Jan 24, 2021 1:24 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Cruise control installation
Replies: 3
Views: 520

Re: Cruise control installation

You can find my earlier post on this issue. The dealer can simply add it by replacing the switch panel on your steering wheel and getting a code from the factory. Cost was about €380 for me. Very worthwhile update.
by Shappers01
Mon Aug 17, 2020 12:31 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 6C GTI Wheel Spacers
Replies: 4
Views: 1120

Re: 6C GTI Wheel Spacers

I have Sparco branded spacers. 10mm front and 17mm rear
by Shappers01
Tue Jul 28, 2020 8:24 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Changing 6R Speakers
Replies: 3
Views: 1953

Re: Changing 6R Speakers

I followed this video when changing mine: https://youtu.be/8BjYLNTCSIo Speakers are 165mm diameter but get ones specifically for VWs because then they come with the plastic spacer rings. I used Blam in my car and it came with replacement tweeters which were pretty much plug and play. I would say tha...
by Shappers01
Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:46 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Performance Air Filter
Replies: 2
Views: 776

Re: Performance Air Filter

I just fitted an ITG Profilter to my 1.0TSI. Very pleased with it. Gives much more flow straight from idle
by Shappers01
Mon Jun 22, 2020 10:24 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo 6C ESP off retrofit button
Replies: 14
Views: 3297

Re: Polo 6C ESP off retrofit button

Great stuff, let us know how it goes
by Shappers01
Wed Jun 17, 2020 6:46 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo 6C ESP off retrofit button
Replies: 14
Views: 3297

Re: Polo 6C ESP off retrofit button

I also wanted to retrofit the button, I got as far as checking behind the panel and there is no wiring for it. You would have to add the wires as well. Check previous posts.
by Shappers01
Thu May 07, 2020 4:21 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Front Bilstein shock question
Replies: 16
Views: 4760

Re: Front Bilstein shock question

This is really interesting. Are we talking about the part(s) shown in my picture? There was no instructions what to do with it and I was told it could be used on the steering rack to restrict the lock. Now I could understand why the front of my car was 1cm lower than supposed to be with the Eibach/B...
by Shappers01
Wed May 06, 2020 5:34 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Front Bilstein shock question
Replies: 16
Views: 4760

Re: Front Bilstein shock question

Hi, I did the same upgrade as you and was also disappointed that the front of the car was a bit too low at the front, I was hitting my front spoiler everywhere. Eventually I sourced a set of 2015 GTi springs and fitted those instead to my Bilsteins. I ended up with a perfect ride and height at the f...
by Shappers01
Wed Aug 14, 2019 3:28 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: GTI ride height on R line polo
Replies: 4
Views: 1106

Re: GTI ride height on R line polo

181949C8-A22B-468A-BD08-EF60696C5C33.jpeg I fitted Eibach springs on my R-Line but it went too low for my taste and I lost the ride quality. My front splitter ended up as a snow plow during the Winter and as a driveway scraper at other times. Then I fitted GTI springs, the ride height went halfway ...
by Shappers01
Mon Jul 22, 2019 8:47 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo 6C Cruise control retrofit
Replies: 12
Views: 7932

Re: Polo 6C Cruise control retrofit

Hello, I'm sorry for my slow reply. I've been having some extensive cancer surgery. Hoping to drive my Polo again soon :-) Here is the part removed from my car: Photo 22-07-2019, 10 26 31.jpg Here is the new switchgear: Photo 22-07-2019, 10 29 27.jpg And here is my work sheet (In Finnish) but it cle...
by Shappers01
Wed Jun 12, 2019 11:27 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Carplay ios 13 on polo 6c
Replies: 3
Views: 1141

Re: Carplay ios 13 on polo 6c

Great.. (sorry, now I see the info is in the subject line) :roll:

I just heard that TomTom will now work with CarPlay, this is great for me.
by Shappers01
Wed Jun 12, 2019 8:11 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Carplay ios 13 on polo 6c
Replies: 3
Views: 1141

Re: Carplay ios 13 on polo 6c

Amazing..

I absolutely need to get this on my 6c, Hopefully not too difficult?
by Shappers01
Thu May 23, 2019 3:29 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo 6C Cruise control retrofit
Replies: 12
Views: 7932

Re: Polo 6C Cruise control retrofit

Sorry for the slow reply. It cost me €380 (£300) which was about the same as the option price when new.

My dealer managed to break a bit of rubber off the back of the steering wheel while removing the switches so I even got a brand new steering wheel out of them for free!
by Shappers01
Fri May 10, 2019 9:36 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo 6C Cruise control retrofit
Replies: 12
Views: 7932

Re: Polo 6C Cruise control retrofit

My dealer retrofitted cruise on my 6C. I have the same stalks as you. It’s done by adding additional buttons to the steering wheel. The wires are not in place to do it by stalks.
The dealer has to get a license key to enable the option. It was not expensive so just let them do it..