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by Maccers
Wed Feb 14, 2024 11:13 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: New Suspension
Replies: 4
Views: 676

Re: New Suspension

Thanks all. I guess I'll need "lowered" dampers too so they wont bottom out or standard VW ones will work?

I see there are some kits out there, dont want to go mad, just get it a bit lower.
by Maccers
Wed Feb 14, 2024 11:11 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Weird alloy wheel centre cap deterioration
Replies: 17
Views: 2123

Re: Weird alloy wheel centre cap deterioration

I done all 4 on my sons, they were all badly corroded. The wheels themselves were fine. It took a lot of wrestling to get the fronts off but I wanted to give the whole wheel a clean etc. Light was against me for the rears so I just whacked an old screwdriver through it and pulled it off, was going t...
by Maccers
Sat Feb 03, 2024 4:07 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: New Suspension
Replies: 4
Views: 676

New Suspension

Hi All - we bought a 2010 1.4 Polo for my son, he passed his test recently. Been driving it a lot myself, great little car!! Being the petrol head I am I think it would look and handle much better with a slight lowering kit, not going too mad with neg camber etc, but just a slight drop. As luck woul...
by Maccers
Thu Aug 31, 2023 12:52 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Key Batt Message
Replies: 13
Views: 2190

Re: Key Batt Message

Thanks for that, the glovebox hand book does not mention to push a button before the swap.

I got the batteries from local Sainsbury, but have just ordered two Panasonic from Amazon. Will see what happens.
by Maccers
Thu Aug 31, 2023 11:15 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Key Batt Message
Replies: 13
Views: 2190

Re: Key Batt Message

Cheers, I'll try Panasonic. Its a rectangular fob with a button that flips out a metal bit like an old style key. Ta.
by Maccers
Thu Aug 31, 2023 10:30 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Key Batt Message
Replies: 13
Views: 2190

Key Batt Message

Hi All, first post here, so new to this forum, no stranger to places like this :-) I've had a search but cant find anything on here about "key batt" error on the dash. I just bought a 2010 1.4 Polo for my son, he is taking lessons so will be his when he passes soon. Insurance woes to be co...