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by sandshoes09
Mon Jul 30, 2018 12:49 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Climatronic control unit
Replies: 3
Views: 1497

Re: Climatronic control unit

Thanks Alex, there is a chance I could do this now the car is off the road but it’s only a nice to have, not essential!


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by sandshoes09
Sat Jul 28, 2018 8:14 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Climatronic control unit
Replies: 3
Views: 1497

Climatronic control unit

Hi,

Probably an easy answer but can the digital Climtronic unit be fitted to a car that has the twisty knobs as standard?

Johnny
by sandshoes09
Tue Jul 04, 2017 10:42 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Window down quick, up slow
Replies: 5
Views: 2693

Re: Window down quick, up slow

The plastic clips are always the weakest part, I had the same issue recently, was really struggling to raise and needed to help it up. This was due to where the cable locates in the clip on the runner, it had broken so the motor was trying to pull up on one clip which created an imbalance and hence ...
by sandshoes09
Mon Mar 20, 2017 12:58 pm
Forum: Brakes & Suspension
Topic: Polo 6n2 prosport coilovers
Replies: 1
Views: 3515

Re: Polo 6n2 prosport coilovers

Hi, are these still available? I can collect this week, Cash in hand.

Johnny
by sandshoes09
Wed Jun 17, 2015 1:02 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale
Topic: Polo GTi 6n2 SOLD
Replies: 7
Views: 3413

Re: Re:

Love the interior, very clean inside and out too. I have a W reg, slightly higher mileage but love it all the same. Not seeing the rust problems although I have other areas that need looking at, chips and scratches! Sorry to hear about you injury, hope someone will love an treat the car as well as y...
by sandshoes09
Wed Mar 12, 2014 11:39 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: What do people say when they see your GTI?
Replies: 13
Views: 3155

Re: What do people say when they see your GTI?

My GTi is completely standatd apart from G60 steels on for the winter. At 33 I dont think I will be doing any major mods though (trying to buy a house!). Recent comments: "do you want to sell you wheels" "the chrome dials are peng" "really clean car for its age" "y...
by sandshoes09
Wed Mar 12, 2014 11:17 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: THE Polo GTi Gearbox Thread
Replies: 70
Views: 108797

Re: THE Polo GTi Gearbox Thread

GTI Gearbox Failure number 2! Car registration date (May/2000): Mileage when gearbox Failed: 1st 90000 & 2nd 135000 Month/Year when gearbox failed: July 2009 & March 2014 Re-conditioned on first failure - Current failure only requires main drive bearings but may have full re-condition depend...
by sandshoes09
Fri Jan 04, 2013 4:33 pm
Forum: Polo of the Month Competition
Topic: January 2013 Polo of the Month - ENTER NOW!
Replies: 14
Views: 10126

Re: January 2013 Polo of the Month - ENTER NOW!

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Taken back in the summer, did we have a summer in 2012???
by sandshoes09
Wed May 09, 2012 10:00 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: location . . .
Replies: 34
Views: 3745

Re: location . . .

Filton, Bristol, or Brissssol as they call it down ere (from Scotland originally)
by sandshoes09
Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:02 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Re-furbed split rim bbs 15's
Replies: 6
Views: 1576

Re: Re-furbed split rim bbs 15's

Cheers guys :D

Joe, I took the centres to The Wheel Specialist in Cwmbran just outside Cardiff. £30 each, done the rims myself.
by sandshoes09
Sun Apr 29, 2012 2:31 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Re-furbed split rim bbs 15's
Replies: 6
Views: 1576

Re: Re-furbed split rim bbs 15's

Cheers pal!

Yeah I have bought some spray paint to do the calipers as i have noticed they are a bit dull looking. So many things i want to do, some more important than others but time and money are major factors.
by sandshoes09
Sun Apr 29, 2012 12:41 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Re-furbed split rim bbs 15's
Replies: 6
Views: 1576

Re-furbed split rim bbs 15's

So, FINALLY!! I have got round to refurbing my bbs 15's and boy im well chuffed with the results :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: big up to bstard child for his diy guide, spot on :wink: Bit of background first - Having seen some gti's on line and a couple where I work I soon realised my alloys were in...
by sandshoes09
Sun Mar 04, 2012 1:30 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Split rims
Replies: 18
Views: 1908

Re: Split rims

Thanks guys,

Yeah i have the standard BBS 15's that come with the car, will have a go a refurbing the rims myself but the centre will need a factory job. silver rims with grey centres i think :D
by sandshoes09
Sun Mar 04, 2012 12:04 am
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: Split rims
Replies: 18
Views: 1908

Split rims

Hi folks, Im just about to embark on my alloy wheel refurb, been a long time coming considering ive owned my GTi for nearly 3 years now! The thing is, i just cant decide whether to stay standard as it rolled off the production line or go for black or gun metal grey with silver rims. My GTi is black ...
by sandshoes09
Mon May 30, 2011 7:54 pm
Forum: MK5 (6N2) Polo GTi - Years 1999-2001
Topic: 6n2 electric window runner clips
Replies: 10
Views: 2358

Re: 6n2 electric window runner clips

I just pulled them out mate but you need to push them in using a fair bit of force!