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by SamEvans
Fri May 08, 2020 6:07 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Buying advice for a 6C GTi
Replies: 35
Views: 19795

Re: Buying advice for a 6C GTi

In terms of modifying, i agree claiming all the mods for a 350bhp would leave a big hole in your pocket.
However putting a sports cat exhaust on with a stage 1+ remap shouldn't break the bank.

Navigation units can be upgraded, there is a company based just north of Worcester - VW Retrofits who are ...
by SamEvans
Thu May 07, 2020 3:09 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Buying advice for a 6C GTi
Replies: 35
Views: 19795

Re: Buying advice for a 6C GTi

I have recently just purchased a 6C GTI 3dr in Black and i love it after owning the 6R 1.2 TSI

Mine is a 66 plate, there are a few things i have learnt.
One of them being the alloys, i was lucky enough to purchase one that had the original wheels but sprayed black so didn't have to worry about the ...
by SamEvans
Tue May 05, 2020 9:47 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: LED interior lights
Replies: 8
Views: 4998

Re: LED interior lights

Does anyone know the correct way of re-installing the rear dome interior dome light as there is a mounting bracket that goes above the headlining.

When i tried to do it on my previous 6R it was very difficult, do you just remove the clear lenses rather than just the whole fitting?
by SamEvans
Fri May 01, 2020 5:38 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 6c GTI Coolant Leak
Replies: 6
Views: 4583

Re: 6c GTI Coolant Leak

Just picked it up.
Come to £300 at my local garage (warranty paid) for new radiator and coolant for anyone wondering.
by SamEvans
Thu Apr 30, 2020 7:49 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 6c GTI Coolant Leak
Replies: 6
Views: 4583

Re: 6c GTI Coolant Leak

Garage phoned today.
Leaking radiator, picking up tomorrow all being well.


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by SamEvans
Tue Apr 28, 2020 1:52 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 6c GTI Coolant Leak
Replies: 6
Views: 4583

Re: 6c GTI Coolant Leak

Thanks for reply [mention]Dink [/mention]
Unfortunately I am unable to get it to VAG specialist so having to take it to a rated local garage.
I want to make sure the right parts are put in it.
Is there a revised version of the pump that’s less prone to failing? Does anyone know the Part No?
Cheers ...
by SamEvans
Mon Apr 27, 2020 9:02 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 6c GTI Coolant Leak
Replies: 6
Views: 4583

6c GTI Coolant Leak

Hi all,
Another day another issue with my 6c.
Noticed a small damp patch on my driveway this evening traced it directly below the front right of the engine bay. Cannot see anything from the inside. Coolant is below the line and was relatively full when I bought it 3 months ago. Need to get this ...
by SamEvans
Thu Apr 23, 2020 6:27 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo GTI Steering Wheel Wrap and Removal
Replies: 0
Views: 1267

Polo GTI Steering Wheel Wrap and Removal

I have just purchased a wheel suede/alcantara wrap for my GTI 6C steering wheel.

I purchased from Diversion Automotive. Mk7 Golf GTI/R/GTD community seem to do this more looking on their forums but has anyone done this... i have a few questions.

Firstly, did you bother removing the steering wheel ...
by SamEvans
Sat Apr 11, 2020 9:26 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo GTI 6C Clutch Slipping in manual!?
Replies: 13
Views: 6740

Re: Polo GTI 6C Clutch Slipping in manual!?

Yeah that’s what I thought as their social media is full of japs. Around the Cardiff area would be great may give Gwent a try. Cheers


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by SamEvans
Fri Apr 10, 2020 9:52 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo GTI 6C Clutch Slipping in manual!?
Replies: 13
Views: 6740

Re: Polo GTI 6C Clutch Slipping in manual!?

Thanks [mention]Dink [/mention] just need some suggestions on where to get it done in S Wales, sure my VAG garage would do it but they would probably want to use OEM parts.
Sounds like RTS is way to go.
Any suggestions on garages would be appreciated, heard IndigoGT were supposed to be pretty good ...
by SamEvans
Wed Apr 08, 2020 8:30 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo GTI 6C Clutch Slipping in manual!?
Replies: 13
Views: 6740

Re: Polo GTI 6C Clutch Slipping in manual!?

Thanks Dink, never heard of an RTS before. I’m considering a SACHS organic, how do you find yours is it manual?


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by SamEvans
Tue Apr 07, 2020 11:10 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo GTI 6C Clutch Slipping in manual!?
Replies: 13
Views: 6740

Re: Polo GTI 6C Clutch Slipping in manual!?

What clutch shall I get for 6C GTI, looking for stock feel if possible. Understand that it’s more than likely SACHs...organic if I’m correct? Anyone got opinions on this clutch. Also what brand / model is the chocolate installed from the factory so I can avoid it like the plague or be it covid ...
by SamEvans
Sat Apr 04, 2020 5:54 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Side skirts 6C GTI Help
Replies: 8
Views: 4770

Re: Side skirts 6C GTI Help

Apologies for late reply, thanks for this. Not too much on the internet searching this part number. Just had another look at it and its tell tale jack damage probably done by a previous garage.
Think one of those paintless dent removers would do the job if they knew how to remove this troublesome ...
by SamEvans
Sun Mar 29, 2020 2:50 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Side skirts 6C GTI Help
Replies: 8
Views: 4770

Re: Side skirts 6C GTI Help

Does anyone know of any good VIN Decoders? I still have no luck with this and would like to see the rear of it to see if the brackets are the same as the Golfs before I snap something.
I’ve been suggested OEMEPC Or 7zap but they fail to return results on my VIN and also my friends.
Any ideas ...
by SamEvans
Sun Mar 22, 2020 4:49 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Side skirts 6C GTI Help
Replies: 8
Views: 4770

Re: Side skirts 6C GTI Help

:( still no luck, i thought this would be easy. Perhaps a job for next weekend instead. I did it leaning on it trying to access the fuse box to install my dash cam. Regret doing that now. I suspect the metal part will pop out anyway once it’s off.


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