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by l3rady
Sat Aug 27, 2022 12:21 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: GTI Towbar
Replies: 15
Views: 4532

Re: GTI Towbar

Just to add my two cents to this post as I'm currently looking into having one fitted to my 2019 GTI+ All aftermarket towbars won't fit the GTI or are labeled as excluding GTI models. This is because, as already discussed, the valance on the GTI gets in the way and has to be cut if you do indeed wan...
by l3rady
Wed Feb 09, 2022 2:50 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: DSG sticking in 2nd gear
Replies: 29
Views: 8224

Re: DSG sticking in 2nd gear

Yep I've had the same problem happen quite a few times on my 19 plate GTI. Even reported it to the garage but they thought nothing of it as it couldn't be replicated on demand. I find it happens the most shortly after a new journey from a cold start. It only happens if you slowly build your revs (ab...
by l3rady
Wed Oct 20, 2021 11:18 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Looking for a Bike Rack for my 2019 Polo GTI+
Replies: 0
Views: 456

Looking for a Bike Rack for my 2019 Polo GTI+

Hi All, Can anyone recommend any bike racks for my Polo GTI+ please? I'm looking for a boot or trailer hitch based rack to carry one xlarge framed bicycle. I'm ruling out a roof-mounted on as don't like the idea of lifting my bike onto the roof. If going for a trailer hitch based one has anyone got ...
by l3rady
Mon Oct 26, 2020 10:01 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Disable stop-start while maintaining button function
Replies: 1
Views: 763

Disable stop-start while maintaining button function

Hi all, I was browsing aliexpress the other day, as you do, and came across this listing. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000650725125.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.0.0.29173e7bJlEnNC&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller&scm=1007.13339.169870.0&scm_id=1007.13339.169870.0&scm-url=1007.13339.1...
by l3rady
Wed Sep 02, 2020 10:11 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Headrest width
Replies: 2
Views: 667

Re: Headrest width

On the Mk6 Polo GTI the headrest spokes are 15cm center to center with the spokes roughly 15mm each in diameter.
by l3rady
Thu Aug 27, 2020 1:17 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Dash cam
Replies: 3
Views: 702

Re: Dash cam

monkeyhanger wrote: Thu Aug 27, 2020 11:36 am It's just a sunshade. I'd put it to the left and slightly below the rear view mirror so the driver can't really see it from their normal driving position.
My Nextbase camera is positioned just as monkeyhanger says. No issues with the footage.
by l3rady
Fri Aug 14, 2020 5:21 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Polo AW Photo Gallery
Replies: 641
Views: 413809

Re: Polo AW Photo Gallery

MichaelWood wrote: Thu Aug 13, 2020 9:05 pm Yep went with miltek resonated with sports cat to be on safe side,sounds a lot better than she did with the opf/gpf ,but once we are all sorted should sound even better...
Where did you buy from as I have yet to find a UK retailer?
by l3rady
Wed Aug 12, 2020 5:31 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Polo AW Photo Gallery
Replies: 641
Views: 413809

Re: Polo AW Photo Gallery

At present she’s running leyo Motorsport induction set up,Wagner race intercool,full Miltek exhaust turbo back,also st coil overs and 18nch OZ Racing alloys with 225-40-18 Michelin Pilot sport 4.so hopefully might get a bit more once gear box upgrade fingers crossed still eats the golf gti 😁😁😁😁😁 I ...
by l3rady
Sun Aug 09, 2020 4:39 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: What oil for GTI?
Replies: 4
Views: 1110

Re: What oil for GTI?

Mine was 1yr serviced with 5w30. When I took delivery of my car it also came with a 1ltr 5w30 top up oil.
by l3rady
Sun Aug 09, 2020 4:25 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Wheel Offset
Replies: 2
Views: 807

Re: Wheel Offset

Lots of alloys for 18x8 wheels here for the polo gti: https://www.rimstyle.com/alloywheels/selection/?car_model_id=2213&year=2019&dia=18&width=18l0l8.00l8.00 Most wheels there are set up with an offset of 45 and a few have 48 offsets. Whatever you do, check fitment before lowering or dri...
by l3rady
Fri Aug 07, 2020 3:51 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: The Great Tyre Debate
Replies: 83
Views: 15972

Re: The Great Tyre Debate

The Eagles won't last 3/4 of the time of the Michelins. In the video from 3m30s he talks about wear and from the data that is out there, pegs all three tires at similar wear. He also touches on the so called internet folk law about Goodyear having terrible wear which is no longer true. https://www....
by l3rady
Fri Aug 07, 2020 12:07 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: The Great Tyre Debate
Replies: 83
Views: 15972

Re: The Great Tyre Debate

Goodyear asymmetric 5 currently working out at £270 for 4 with NHS discounts compared to the pilot sport 4 at £355 with discounts. Are the pilot sports really worth the extra as I want mine changed as soon as car arrives? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_utfLrFaOM Have a watch of this. The Goodyea...
by l3rady
Fri Aug 07, 2020 11:24 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Aftermarket Alloys
Replies: 10
Views: 1997

Re: Aftermarket Alloys

IMG_20190714_164623.jpg 18" Calibre Suzuka - Gunmetal 18 x 8.0" 5x100 ET45 with MPS4 225/40R18 tyres Rears needed an additional 3mm spacer to clear inside alloy hub from brake calipers. Because I waited so long for the car I had the wheels and tyres ready to fit since day one of car owner...
by l3rady
Fri Jul 17, 2020 5:48 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Team Heko wind deflectors
Replies: 28
Views: 6635

Re: Team Heko wind deflectors

Hello, I have fitted my deflectors and fronts are fine without clips as you say. Rears are ok but clips almost useless, would you be kind enough to send me a picture of how you placed the adhesive pads please? Thank you When fitting the rears, only one side will take a clip at the rear and instead ...
by l3rady
Fri Jul 17, 2020 2:37 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: What did you and your Polo do today?
Replies: 1091
Views: 431682

Re: What did you and your Polo do today?

Fitted gas bonnet struts and red paddle extensions today. Install was a breeze for both as I had all the necessary tools. For the gas struts you need the following tools: no27 6 points bit 12mm and 13mm sockets and a small adjustable spanner For the paddles, you just need some snipe nose pliers to p...