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by wigit
Thu Nov 21, 2013 3:23 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: VW Racing Parts and Clothing
Replies: 11
Views: 1919

Re: VW Racing Parts and Clothing

good time to buy as I think there is a decent offer at the moment via APR on the VWR stuff
by wigit
Thu Nov 21, 2013 3:22 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo Blue GT
Replies: 672
Views: 139926

Re: Polo Blue GT

i have weakened and ordered the R rear diffuser and towing eye cover when i went for some bits for the Golf, so much for keeping it standard, will be having a big blue brother next year as just ordered a Mk7 Golf R a week ago
by wigit
Thu Nov 21, 2013 3:20 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo Blue GT
Replies: 672
Views: 139926

Re: Polo Blue GT

I am running the following: Alcar KFZ 7760 15x6 offset 38 Michelin Alpin A4 185/60R15 88 H XL AO Went for the Michelins as wanted H rating and so far so good, ride is ok and i don't feel the sidewalls are flexing Mytyres do these wheels and tyres as a package on the rim, I ordered from Oponeo (as My...
by wigit
Thu Nov 14, 2013 10:59 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Steel wheels for winter tyres - GTI
Replies: 37
Views: 12217

Re: Steel wheels for winter tyres - GTI

Put mine on yesterday at we are maxing out at 8c at the moment
by wigit
Thu Nov 14, 2013 8:26 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Watchers Polo
Replies: 62
Views: 13253

Re: Watchers Polo

love it, love the colour and a lot of love for this wheels, just stunning :D
by wigit
Wed Nov 13, 2013 4:35 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo Blue GT
Replies: 672
Views: 139926

Re: Polo Blue GT

Pootle now ready for winter rocking the 15" steelies look, we'll see how long i last before i order some hub caps, all be it have greased my nuts http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/Polo%20Blue%20GT/574566_10151778703592602_2017185721_n_zps8143b321.jpg Wanted to hold off a few week...
by wigit
Mon Nov 11, 2013 5:49 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo Blue GT
Replies: 672
Views: 139926

Re: Polo Blue GT

Had a friend install the OEM Bluetooth module today so no more Bury and hello MFSW control etc

Fortunately my friend has OCD so all cables wrapped in oem loom tape and routed for easy access and no coding required
by wigit
Wed Nov 06, 2013 2:44 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo Blue GT
Replies: 672
Views: 139926

Re: Polo Blue GT

i think someone posted here is is something like 120kph when it kicks back in
by wigit
Wed Nov 06, 2013 11:46 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo Blue GT
Replies: 672
Views: 139926

Re: Polo Blue GT

congratulation Faye on finally getting it and more importantly enjoying it

if you stay at 70 on the motorway it quite happily cruises along in ACT mode, venture slightly above it reverts to all 4
by wigit
Fri Nov 01, 2013 4:48 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Cautionary VW lowering spring story (farce)
Replies: 10
Views: 3497

Re: Cautionary VW lowering spring story (farce)

you have experienced what goes through my head will happen if i went down this route, really sorry to read this

i think if i do this i'll go down the VWR spring route and get my preferred indie to do the work
by wigit
Tue Oct 29, 2013 11:37 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Steel Wheels & Winter Tyres for Polo 1.4
Replies: 7
Views: 2492

Re: Steel Wheels & Winter Tyres for Polo 1.4

ben4012 wrote:This is the relevant document to check all vw wheel and trye combinations. I found it just after I needed it!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/21518r1xzs7k2 ... andard.pdf
superb reference document
by wigit
Tue Oct 29, 2013 1:01 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Steel Wheels & Winter Tyres for Polo 1.4
Replies: 7
Views: 2492

Re: Steel Wheels & Winter Tyres for Polo 1.4

if you use mytyres or openeo you can select the model of your car and take it from there, mytryres more expensive steel is the KFZ that openeo sell, mytyres come with tyres fitted and so work out a bit cheaper Some info in this thread about sizes etc, i went for 15"s on the Blue GT so it cleare...
by wigit
Mon Oct 28, 2013 10:09 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo Blue GT
Replies: 672
Views: 139926

Re: Polo Blue GT

So what's the verdict on whether the cover makes any difference? I'll be honest I had the bonnet up for the first time yesterday after reading everyone's complaints about the racket (as I can't hear it at all) and no soundproofing here. Still early doors for me I guess, and I've come from a Peugeot...
by wigit
Mon Oct 28, 2013 8:43 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo Blue GT
Replies: 672
Views: 139926

Re: Polo Blue GT

i don't think the chassis is good enough to warrant coil overs, i've got Bisltein B16s PSS10s on my 35 which are just epic
by wigit
Mon Oct 28, 2013 5:56 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Polo Blue GT
Replies: 672
Views: 139926

Re: Polo Blue GT

Some picks of the engine cover installation Engine cover, bracket and screw the two fixings on the slide slot into existing holes on the side of the engine, the rubber bung fits on the bracket http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/Polo%20Blue%20GT/IMG_5151_zpsae743079.jpg http://i382.phot...