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by Freebster
Tue Oct 11, 2022 10:11 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Removing Fuse 23
Replies: 17
Views: 5538

Re: Removing Fuse 23

I have the same issue on parents 59 plate 6r 1.4 86ps SE ongoing for the last 6 years and multiple new batteries.
Wife’s SEL with a higher BCM is not affected and can start without issue after 2 months none use, whilst the parents Polo will randomly flatten its battery over 3 days (other times it ...
by Freebster
Sat May 25, 2019 9:57 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo 6R/6C Photo Gallery
Replies: 631
Views: 948502

Re: Polo 6R/6C Photo Gallery

ThatRubberDuck wrote: Tue May 21, 2019 5:25 pm Had my polo lowered with the Eibach OEM lowering kit 25-30mm, feels much better to drive now IMO compared to stock springs
Looks great! How is the ride quality, particularly over potholes and speed bumps, compared with the old springs?
by Freebster
Mon Aug 20, 2018 11:45 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Drivers door seal worn through
Replies: 9
Views: 6747

Re: Drivers door seal worn through

Interesting! We have exactly the same problem with our 2011 Polo! I thought it was something to do with the previous owner as we bought this otherwise immaculate car, with only 21k miles. I’ve seen this rarely on other cars and only with 100k miles or more.

New inner door seal is around £70 from ...
by Freebster
Sat Aug 18, 2018 10:18 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 1.4 (non turbo) power boost
Replies: 2
Views: 1113

1.4 (non turbo) power boost

Has anyone done a remap on the 85ps 1.4 engine? I ask this in reference to the original topic that was in the 9N group regarding improved performance using V-power vs regular unleaded....

https://uk-polos.net/viewtopic.php?f=8& ... 60#p540360

2011 Polo SEL 1.4 DSG
by Freebster
Sat Aug 18, 2018 10:13 am
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: Remapping a 1.4
Replies: 12
Views: 8422

Re: Remapping a 1.4

For some reason, engine seems to pull better and is smoother with Shell V-power. Wife notices the difference with the car when I fill up with V-power vs regular unleaded.
It would still be nice to have more power - has anyone found a remap or tune to help this engine?

2011 Polo SEL 1.4 DSG