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by chrisjames
Mon May 31, 2010 7:40 pm
Forum: Unsorted For Sale Posts
Topic: VW Polo Canyon Red 2001 1.4 16v *Show Potential
Replies: 0
Views: 1354

VW Polo Canyon Red 2001 1.4 16v *Show Potential

Car is a VW Polo 1.4 16v 75bhp 2001. Millage: 58,000 (approx) Spec / Mods: Borbet C alloy wheels in 7.5 x 16 format with brand new 195/40 Falkens. Just been pro powdercoated. AP Coilovers with new topmounts with a spare set of AVO coilovers. Recaro Speed Leather recliners with Recaro subframes (boug...
by chrisjames
Sat Mar 20, 2010 5:32 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: 16v Injector Issues
Replies: 3
Views: 889

Re: 16v Injector Issues

Yeah was after the same ones and these are the same rating, its just the harness clips that dont fit.

I was just wondering if anyone knew what they were of. I think they are 6n polo ones.
by chrisjames
Fri Mar 19, 2010 10:25 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: 16v Injector Issues
Replies: 3
Views: 889

16v Injector Issues

Recently I purchased some new injectors form my 1.4 16v MK5 Polo. Like these: http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/9/3/7/2/6/9/webimg/292843165_tp.jpg Trouble is, the clip is a different shape to that on the harness. Does anyone know what injectors I have bought and if there is anything I can do to fit th...
by chrisjames
Mon Mar 08, 2010 9:36 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: High speed Handling?
Replies: 19
Views: 2777

Re: High speed Handling?

Yeah I push and it understeers. On a track you would take measures to avoid this but for general fast road driving its setup is too "safe"

A rear ARB I hope will help ?
by chrisjames
Thu Jan 07, 2010 11:13 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Urgent! Car wont start Electrical Problems
Replies: 4
Views: 990

Re: Urgent! Car wont start Electrical Problems

ha ha thanks Alex. :oops: I did find out that it was partly the problem (car not starting doh) but I seem to have given the car some errors and lights on the dash but nothing I cant sort with VAGCOM. Next time I am in Poole I am going to try and get along to a TidyVag Meet. Its my round mate :wink:
by chrisjames
Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:20 pm
Forum: Club House
Topic: Anybody else been the town's local snowplough?
Replies: 6
Views: 1731

Re: Anybody else been the town's local snowplough?

It was funny until the car actually became beached :roll:
by chrisjames
Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:18 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Gearbox Query..
Replies: 2
Views: 862

Re: Gearbox Query..

Rebuilt box with uprated internals and a LSD and you will never have to worry again! :wink:
by chrisjames
Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:14 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: front splitter.
Replies: 11
Views: 1508

Re: front splitter.

I think he used self tappers to attach it.

It looks a bit "stuck on" to me :| Maybe you could try and get it on without the standard one above it?
by chrisjames
Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:12 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Urgent! Car wont start Electrical Problems
Replies: 4
Views: 990

Re: Urgent! Car wont start Electrical Problems

I have a few ideas up my sleve as to what may have caused this and will try to sort this tomorow.

I am no sparkie only a mechanic. :) Thats the problem
by chrisjames
Wed Jan 06, 2010 9:09 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Urgent! Car wont start Electrical Problems
Replies: 4
Views: 990

Urgent! Car wont start Electrical Problems

I am in trouble here guys. I have been cleaning up my bay and I put a resistor on the plug for the evap valve so I could delete the charchol canister. Now my car wont start. I have returned all electrics to stock. On ignition almost all warning lights come on and there is a loud clicking from the fu...
by chrisjames
Thu Dec 03, 2009 9:09 pm
Forum: Meetings & Events
Topic: ULTIMATE DUBS 2010: Sunday March 14th
Replies: 12
Views: 2830

Re: ULTIMATE DUBS 2010: Sunday March 14th

According to the site we are too late to apply for an indoor club display. :cry:
by chrisjames
Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:09 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: 6n2 16v Rear Disks. Hub or not?
Replies: 7
Views: 1456

Re: 6n2 16v Rear Disks. Hub or not?

Nice one Alex :wink:

Yeah VW are probably best bet
by chrisjames
Mon Nov 23, 2009 7:52 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: The GTI! - Alex's Thread - Leather :D
Replies: 1633
Views: 157903

Re: The GTI! - Alex's Progress Thread - The DETAIL begins :D

Looks good,

Will the car be wrapped up for winter or used?
by chrisjames
Mon Nov 23, 2009 7:44 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: 6n2 16v Rear Disks. Hub or not?
Replies: 7
Views: 1456

Re: 6n2 16v Rear Disks. Hub or not?

Dude, appreciate the help. So I need this? -- http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Polo_1.4_2001/p/Car-Parts/Transmission/Transmission-Parts/Wheel-Bearings-and-Hubs/?628441051&1&e6f940b771a5b6e50a46d9ddedf0bd9f0f15c3e4&WBRK I think my Engine code is AUB though, or is it AUA. Cant...