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by monkeyhanger
Thu Aug 18, 2022 2:39 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Run Flats & Driver Under Seat Storage
Replies: 4
Views: 801

Re: Run Flats & Driver Under Seat Storage

I don’t think VW fit run flat tyres to any of their cars; all models of the Polo have normal tyres. There’s no storage drawer under the driver’s seat (my pre-facelift car has a slot under the front passenger seat specifically for the owner’s manual, but no under-seat drawer). There’s no spare wheel...
by monkeyhanger
Sun Jun 19, 2022 5:55 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Genuine Lane Assist Retro Fitted
Replies: 21
Views: 4633

Re: Genuine Lane Assist Retro Fitted

Does anyone know if you can code out the “hands on steering wheel” alert? I’m still not sold on lane assist I swerve to avoid potholes regular and it don’t like I think you're talking about the full on travel assist. You're supposed to have a capacitative steering wheel so the car knows you have a ...
by monkeyhanger
Sat Jun 18, 2022 10:02 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Where to find a painted mirror cap?
Replies: 15
Views: 1463

Re: Where to find a painted mirror cap?

In the OP's position, I would probably be looking to order a set of painted copy wing mirror caps from the likes of Alex pressing in a gloss black or Silver (Silver would look very Golf R)
by monkeyhanger
Fri May 27, 2022 7:55 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: DSG sticking in 2nd gear
Replies: 29
Views: 8226

Re: DSG sticking in 2nd gear

I hear the issue of being stuck in second gear only occurs if you're had absolute radio 90s on and that Friends theme tune by the Rembrandts is playing. The fix is to always leave your radio tuned to planet Rock, although you do run the risk of running a little bit hot if Van Halen's "Panama&qu...
by monkeyhanger
Mon Apr 04, 2022 2:55 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: PURCHASE OF VW POLO GTI 2.0 2018 MODEL
Replies: 4
Views: 907

Re: PURCHASE OF VW POLO GTI 2.0 2018 MODEL

OP mentions turbo/injector issues that Golf GTI has? I can imagine that the lack of port injection and deposit build up might play havok with injectors - not a Polo GTI trait. I've had 14 VAG cars from new with turbos, and I've seen 2 failures, both around 5k miles/6 months old. The actuator failed ...
by monkeyhanger
Mon Apr 04, 2022 12:45 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: PURCHASE OF VW POLO GTI 2.0 2018 MODEL
Replies: 4
Views: 907

Re: PURCHASE OF VW POLO GTI 2.0 2018 MODEL

Hello all, I would like to have your advice concerning buying polo gti. I have heard EA888 GEN3 gives some troubles and i would like to know if polo gti 2.0 200bhp model 2018 is reliable and good to keep for next long years. Regards Vinay Gen 3 variant of the engine is in use within the Golf GTI. T...
by monkeyhanger
Fri Feb 11, 2022 1:12 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: GTI+ Lease ending - Buy or hand back?
Replies: 18
Views: 2371

Re: GTI+ Lease ending - Buy or hand back?

Even if you don't want to keep the car, best to get a Motorway.co.uk quote to see what it's worth. If it's worth more than the settlement, buy it and then sell it for a bit of profit. Given the chips shortages right now, used prices are crazy.
by monkeyhanger
Thu Dec 02, 2021 8:40 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Rusted disc brakes
Replies: 1
Views: 609

Re: Rusted disc brakes

The brake discs should have surface dust only, not penetrative rust, and as a result, that surface dust should be scrubbed off every time you use your brakes. Surface bulges sounds like BS to me.
by monkeyhanger
Tue Nov 16, 2021 8:03 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: I'm off guys
Replies: 27
Views: 3236

Re: I'm off guys

MilgeS wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 6:24 pm
lancslad1985 wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 5:02 pm There’s positives and negatives to electric cars.
I'm sure there's a battery joke to be had in here somewhere :-D
Don't lead him on, it's getting highly charged in this thread currently. :lol:
by monkeyhanger
Tue Nov 16, 2021 6:28 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Alarm keeps going off 10seconds after locking the car
Replies: 6
Views: 6097

Re: Alarm keeps going off 10seconds after locking the car

One thing to try - those fobs are fussy with their batteries - try replacing with Varta batteries.
by monkeyhanger
Mon Nov 15, 2021 9:27 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: I'm off guys
Replies: 27
Views: 3236

Re: I'm off guys

Was wondering about EV heaters; what wattage would they be, how would they affect charge and how effective are they? The 'heater' in a petrol or diesel car is basically an additional small radiator with air blown onto or over it then directed around the interior.... It's a big hit. Once warm, those...
by monkeyhanger
Sun Nov 14, 2021 5:14 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: I'm off guys
Replies: 27
Views: 3236

Re: I'm off guys

Was wondering about EV heaters; what wattage would they be, how would they affect charge and how effective are they? The 'heater' in a petrol or diesel car is basically an additional small radiator with air blown onto or over it then directed around the interior.... It's a big hit. Once warm, those...
by monkeyhanger
Sun Nov 14, 2021 5:03 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: I'm off guys
Replies: 27
Views: 3236

Re: I'm off guys

9 Free Scottish chargers paid for by the English tax payers money and handed over as the Barnett Formula Just thought I'd log back in to say you're out of date..... :D AGAIN Hasn't been free public charging for well over a year. You'll miss him really. :lol: I'm sure he stayed off during lockdown b...
by monkeyhanger
Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:24 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: I'm off guys
Replies: 27
Views: 3236

Re: I'm off guys

In my current situation an ICE is my only option, sure I'd love a Tesla but that just wouldn't work with where I live. Buying an EV isn't taking the moral high ground nor should it relieve any guilt, but you tell yourself that so you can sleep easy at night. If I were you I wouldn't look into exact...
by monkeyhanger
Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:02 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Facelift Polo Life is a good value addition to VW range
Replies: 29
Views: 3991

Re: Facelift Polo Life is a good value addition to VW range

it's not just semiconductors now, it's magnesium as well. It's used in the production of aluminium parts and cannot be stored for any length of time as it oxidises. One city in China is basically responsible for the bulk of the world's production, but over half of the factories have been told to sh...