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by Bepis
Sat Apr 13, 2024 6:51 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Is a Garrett Powermax legal for use on UK public roads?
Replies: 1
Views: 150

Re: Is a Garrett Powermax legal for use on UK public roads?

Purely just them covering their arse legally. They're an international company so it's just a catch-all statement so nothing to be concerned with in regards to keeping the car road legal in the UK. The last part is the main piece to take note of: Only use Garrett Performance Kits in compliance with ...
by Bepis
Fri Apr 12, 2024 10:08 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: How major are these issues a garage noted?
Replies: 10
Views: 671

Re: How major are these issues a garage noted?

Definitely get the water pump sorted ASAP. FYI you're looking at nearly a grand in parts and labour for that alone if done through a main dealer. See the attached invoice, was from 2021 so prices will have more than likely increased since. I believe the current revision of the thermostat is P. Water...
by Bepis
Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:37 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Upgrading parts, downpipe for GTI 1.8 2016 (6c)?
Replies: 6
Views: 541

Re: Upgrading parts, downpipe for GTI 1.8 2016 (6c)?

The pendulum mount attaches to the underside of the gearbox and the subframe, its whole purpose is to restrict how much the engine can twist. The engine and gearbox mounts also do this to an extent but they're mainly load bearing and to keep the engine in the car. Video explaining its purpose and wh...
by Bepis
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:46 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Upgrading parts, downpipe for GTI 1.8 2016 (6c)?
Replies: 6
Views: 541

Re: Upgrading parts, downpipe for GTI 1.8 2016 (6c)?

Firstly, welcome to the forum :) I too have just recently started to do some actual power mods and it's also the first car I've done some to. A decat will be an MOT fail if noticed during inspection, if not it will then almost definitely fail emissions. It will also make the exhaust louder and as me...
by Bepis
Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:58 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Advice On Replacement Dampers For 6c GTI
Replies: 3
Views: 502

Re: Advice On Replacement Dampers For 6c GTI

Getting the right shocks and springs is a little bit of a minefield. My 2017MY non sports pack (non magnetic dampers) has the following fitted for reference: PR Code | Part Number Front shocks G74, 6C0 413 031 BQ Front springs L72, 6C0 411 105 C Rear shocks 1JK, 6C0 513 025 AS Rear springs 0YP, 6Q0 ...
by Bepis
Tue Jan 30, 2024 8:13 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: 6C GTi Res Delete
Replies: 1
Views: 434

6C GTi Res Delete

Decided I wanted a bit more noise out the back to replace the fake noise from the soundaktor. I didn't want to spend the amount for a catback after only recently buying all the parts for a clutch change and front suspension refresh so settled on a resonator delete. The one I went for was the PipeDya...
by Bepis
Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:27 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: New pads and discs not sitting flush?
Replies: 5
Views: 702

Re: New pads and discs not sitting flush?

FYI https://ebcbrakes.com/race-motorsport-articles/bedding-in/ EBC Yellowstuff Bed-in Procedure Fast Street use Pre Bed Fade 1 – drive 50 to 100 miles on Public road/highway normal driving to allow the pads to mate up to the disc and establish full contact followed by 8 stops from 80 mph to 30 mph a...
by Bepis
Sun Jan 14, 2024 12:31 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Problems with Original/Genuine VCP.
Replies: 12
Views: 1094

Re: Problems with Original/Genuine VCP.

As for Chrome, it still detects/says that the website https://vcpwebif.com/ is not secure. https://i.imgur.com/jQiu1FD.jpg Seems it's a certificate issue on the site, likely lapsing at the end of 2023 or early 2024. That will probably be the cause of most of the trouble you were facing. VCP Certifi...
by Bepis
Sun Jan 14, 2024 12:50 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Problems with Original/Genuine VCP.
Replies: 12
Views: 1094

Re: Problems with Original/Genuine VCP.

I know nothing about VCP itself but do know about computers and how Windows has become a less and less user-friendly OS as time goes on. If you're not willing to dig through registry edits, group policy and potentially BIOS settings to prevent updates, then I'd use O&O ShutUp 10 to strip out mos...
by Bepis
Thu Dec 28, 2023 12:52 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Gearboxes, gear oil, and levels
Replies: 130
Views: 24313

Re: Gearboxes, gear oil, and levels

There are already 8 pages of forum posts on just gear oil so a few more wont hurt :lol:
by Bepis
Sun Dec 17, 2023 12:27 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Gearboxes, gear oil, and levels
Replies: 130
Views: 24313

Re: Gearboxes, gear oil, and levels

I have found this now. https://www.vw-group.pl/data/MSDS/G__052527.pdf Version 5 of the gearbox oil - but it is in Polish. Good find :D Translation of relevant specs using Google Translate: Pour point -51 °C Kinematic viscosity: 27.6 mm²/s (40 °C) Method: ASTM D 445 6.1 mm²/s (100 °C) Method: ASTM ...
by Bepis
Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:35 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Thoughts on the usefulness of fuel additive G001770A2
Replies: 10
Views: 955

Re: Thoughts on the usefulness of fuel additive G001770A2

The packaging looks very similar to liqui moly 21281 Pro-Line Direct Injection Cleaner, another injection cleaner additive with PEA. Not saying it is the same thing, they could be both just using the same packaging manufacturer/supplier. I put a can of it the liqui moly stuff through a while ago and...
by Bepis
Sat Dec 09, 2023 10:07 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Gearboxes, gear oil, and levels
Replies: 130
Views: 24313

Re: Gearboxes, gear oil, and levels

It’s a difficult one. The additives is what makes all the difference Knowing myself I'll research for weeks other options and still do what I did last time and just take the hit of VAG part pricing and get the factory stuff again :lol: The only reason the Red Line stuff stuck out to me was that it'...
by Bepis
Sat Dec 09, 2023 9:41 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Gearboxes, gear oil, and levels
Replies: 130
Views: 24313

Re: Gearboxes, gear oil, and levels

Just throwing my hat in the ring as I'm due to change my gearbox oil again as the box is coming off for a clutch and flywheel. What do we think of Red Line MT-LV? Opie Oils has it up for £28.99 per 1USqt. Whereas the cheapest G 052 527 A2 I can find from a reputable source is £44.69 a litre. MT-LV L...