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Chat about your facelift 9n3 Polo - Including the 9N3 Polo GTI!
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Sat Sep 22, 2018 11:56 am
Photo Hosting is now enabled
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Hi All
We've taken the decision to allow users to upload images to the site to save you having to host them externally
In order to do this, when...
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Wed Aug 18, 2021 10:33 am
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Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:42 am
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Last post by MiikeGX
Fri Jan 23, 2026 12:31 am
BMC air filter
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Isaac39 »
Mon Mar 12, 2012 12:53 pm
Any point upgrading to a BMC air filter on a totally standard 9N3 GTI? Less than £50 on Ebay but would you notice the difference?
Cheers,
Isaac
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Last post by Isaac39
Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:40 am
Engine light flashing
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lukey GTI »
Sun Mar 11, 2012 1:06 pm
Engine management light started flashing as I overtook a car then went off ? Anyone
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Last post by lukey GTI
Mon Mar 12, 2012 9:55 pm
mk 5 9n3 gti 1.8 tuning tips
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matthal87 »
Fri Feb 17, 2012 10:38 am
Hi I have just got myself a 2008 polo gti 9n2 1.8 20v turbo and im looking to get around 200 BHP so looking for advise on were to start.
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Last post by matthal87
Mon Mar 12, 2012 8:59 pm
Top strut mounts noisey
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Simon90 »
Wed Mar 07, 2012 11:30 pm
Anyone else got really noisy top strut mounts?
Only notice it this week after my car was sat all weekend n drove it Monday,
It's on coilovers n...
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Last post by lukey GTI
Sat Mar 10, 2012 1:10 am
Rear screen wash tank?
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aaronon »
Sun Apr 10, 2011 5:41 pm
Hey everyone,
I can spray window wash from the front window, but not the rear. I was just wondering if anyone knew how to get to the rear water...
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Last post by aaronon
Wed Mar 07, 2012 5:35 pm
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Last post by aaronon
Wed Mar 07, 2012 5:34 pm
Fuel Gauge
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PJH »
Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:28 am
Alright guys, i think that my fuel gauage is deciding to get a bit opotomistic with thwe amount of fuel that is in my tank as ive done 135 miles...
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Last post by blazeguarder
Tue Mar 06, 2012 11:48 pm
how much do our polo gti weigh
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quinnygti »
Sat Mar 03, 2012 11:36 am
does anyone no how much our gtis weight was gonna work out my bhp per tonne as a m8 has bought a starlet turbo and they weigh like nothing. looked on...
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Last post by PogoCT
Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:49 pm
Quick vid :)
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drennan »
Sat Mar 03, 2012 11:39 am
My mate trying a video out on new camera. My stage 2 revo :) canny wack tunnel noises
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Last post by drennan
Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:13 pm
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Last post by MODDED9N
Sun Mar 04, 2012 8:22 pm
Cupra bushes/powerflex bushes???
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SA57.DUB »
Sat Mar 03, 2012 7:51 am
Can someone confirm for me what bushes I need to upgrade too please. I see a lot of people refer to cupra bushes as seat sport and I am a tad bit...
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Last post by SA57.DUB
Sun Mar 04, 2012 4:00 pm
New member from South Africa
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PogoCT »
Fri Mar 02, 2012 6:06 am
Hello All,
I have just joined this splendid forum and many a time has this forum helped me out with my car...so yeah hoping to learn from all of you...
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Last post by PogoCT
Sat Mar 03, 2012 7:08 pm
best induction set up
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Lowthy1989 »
Sun Feb 05, 2012 6:33 pm
I've noticed a lot of people use different makes and set ups on their 9n3 gti's. What do people recommend and what gains did you get from it??
Also,...
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Last post by Lowthy1989
Sat Mar 03, 2012 6:44 pm
Power Steering
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Glenn_23 »
Thu Mar 01, 2012 9:48 pm
Hello, does anyone else have a Polo that makes a little whooping noise when you turn the steering wheel from side to side? i noticed this yesterday...
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Last post by Rich_T
Fri Mar 02, 2012 10:59 pm
Beginners question on changing wheels
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Isaac39 »
Fri Mar 02, 2012 9:31 am
Sorry that this is a total noob question.
I have a totally standard Polo 9n3 GTI. I want to change from 16 monzas to 17 monzas or some BBS RX...
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Last post by Isaac39
Fri Mar 02, 2012 1:56 pm
Lowering springs
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PJH »
Wed Feb 29, 2012 7:01 pm
I know everyone is going to tell me to get coileys, but I want to get lowering springs as a temporary method of lowering my car so could someone...
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Last post by PJH
Thu Mar 01, 2012 8:50 am
Crankcase Breather Valve
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POLOZ »
Wed Feb 29, 2012 11:36 pm
Hi Guy could somebody please tell me where exactly is the crankcase breather valve located looking at the image below? I think mine might be bad as...
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Last post by POLOZ
Wed Feb 29, 2012 11:36 pm
Clutch
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vince »
Wed Feb 29, 2012 5:57 pm
Hope this is not a stupid question , but does my 06 polo gti 1.8t have a dual mass fly wheel , if so should I change it for a solid fly wheel when...
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Last post by BennoGTi
Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:33 pm
gauges
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lukey GTI »
Tue Feb 28, 2012 11:57 am
dose any one have a different set up for gauges . such as pillar pods ? or on the dash instead of the heater fan am not a fan of that install
and...
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Last post by lukey GTI
Wed Feb 29, 2012 6:22 pm
changing gear knob in a 9n3
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Jemima »
Wed May 11, 2011 9:53 pm
hey someone has given me a replacement gear knob to go in my car. a novelty one.
basically how the hell do i get the top off? it's impossible :(...
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Last post by aaronon
Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:27 pm
Polo Gti: Oil residue around the injectors
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POLOZ »
Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:23 pm
Hi Guys,
Just noticed there last week, the area around all the injectors had some oil residue around it.
I was just thinking if any of the gti...
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Last post by POLOZ
Tue Feb 28, 2012 11:54 pm
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Last post by aaronon
Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:07 pm
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Last post by ninjakev
Mon Feb 27, 2012 5:24 pm
New drum brake shells?
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aaronon »
Sun Feb 19, 2012 9:11 pm
Hey everyone,
I'm biting the bullet soon and getting my rear bumper fixed and resprayed (there's a small crack in the back, and also scraps near...
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Last post by aaronon
Sun Feb 26, 2012 3:00 pm
Exhaust options
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Crippin »
Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:20 pm
Hi,
I'm new to the forum & also new to owning the GTi.
Basically I'm just curious to what exhausts for the 9n3 GTi is a good one. I hear mixed...
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Last post by Mr Blobby
Sat Feb 25, 2012 6:33 pm
Parts needed, just crashed my car.
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Russell9n3 »
Sat Feb 25, 2012 1:39 am
Need a front bumper an the under panels for that etc an grills etc just the whole front end and i radiator. Put it into a bush on greasy roads, so...
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Last post by umar-dub
Sat Feb 25, 2012 5:17 am
Helper springs?
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Russell9n3 »
Fri Feb 24, 2012 4:53 pm
Will removing the helper springs out of my highsport's effect the handling? I know it will change the ride, but if it worsens the handling then i...
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Last post by Russell9n3
Fri Feb 24, 2012 4:53 pm
Dash Cup holer
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jem-9n3 »
Thu Feb 23, 2012 5:30 pm
Right, I took my centre console out yesterday and stupidly forced the cup holder out.
It's on two pieces at the moment, which is the pop out bit...
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Last post by jem-9n3
Thu Feb 23, 2012 5:30 pm
Lowering front end help??
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Russell9n3 »
Mon Feb 13, 2012 12:18 pm
I'm running FK High Sport coilovers and they just run that inch or 2 to high on the front. I've seen other polo's with them on and they seem to be...
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Last post by jem-9n3
Thu Feb 23, 2012 5:08 pm
center caps ???
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lukey GTI »
Wed Feb 22, 2012 4:33 pm
what size center caps fit the standard monza wheel 16 ?
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Last post by lukey GTI
Wed Feb 22, 2012 11:48 pm
Crazy driver
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drennan »
Tue Feb 21, 2012 8:17 pm
Found this on youtube this roads nit far from me and i even use it quite regularly
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Last post by drennan
Wed Feb 22, 2012 1:39 pm
This true?
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drennan »
Mon Feb 20, 2012 10:54 pm
Havent heard this before on the forum. What i heard was that you loose boost and not good for the car. What is true :s
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Last post by Crippin
Wed Feb 22, 2012 11:24 am
A lot of bits for sale
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MODDED9N »
Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:08 pm
Hi all. I am splitting my 2006 Polo GTI and putting it back to standard so have a lot of nice little goodies available to buy!
For sale I have:...
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Last post by MODDED9N
Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:33 pm
Forge Short Shift for 5speed
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by
RoSonic »
Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:34 pm
Did anybody installed this on their Polo GTI ?
I think it's a new product, as I haven't noticed it before when I was searching for such thing...
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Last post by drennan
Tue Feb 21, 2012 8:57 pm
Ace Cafe 28th February 2012
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SWDUBBER »
Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:35 am
Right guys the last Tuesday of every month is a VAG meet at Ace Cafe I'm guessing some of you all know this.. I've been going there the last 2years...
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Last post by SWDUBBER
Tue Feb 21, 2012 9:02 am
Downpipe :)
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Chris.T_pologti »
Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:19 pm
Hey fellas need your help! I am working towards stage 2! I have got a Fmic and a millteck cat back exhaust! I am contemplating what best for the...
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Last post by drennan
Tue Feb 21, 2012 7:06 am
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Last post by MODDED9N
Mon Feb 20, 2012 11:52 pm
Advice needed with Idle
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POLOZ »
Sun Feb 19, 2012 10:46 pm
Hi Guys,
Really need some advice regarding the strange idle drop whilst the engine is warm.
Car in question is a polo gti.
Problem is basically...
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Last post by POLOZ
Mon Feb 20, 2012 7:35 pm
Polo 9n3 1.4 TDI and tyres......
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enensis »
Fri Feb 17, 2012 9:32 am
Hi guys, I hope you are all well.
I am having some issues trying to find lower profile tyres for my car.
I ideally need 195/45/15 but the problem...
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Last post by enensis
Mon Feb 20, 2012 9:44 am
Polo net stickers ?
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lukey GTI »
Tue Feb 07, 2012 6:47 pm
Any one got any idea how to get some polo net stickers ? Iv seen a few on peoples cars but can not find who had them .
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Last post by matthal87
Sun Feb 19, 2012 10:30 pm
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Last post by MODDED9N
Sun Feb 19, 2012 3:19 pm
Advice.
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Crippin »
Fri Feb 17, 2012 5:03 pm
I have the 9n3 GTi in White.
I need to get a new set of alloys.
I'm looking at the Schmidt Modernlines and the Borbet T's.
What other nice alloys...
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Last post by drennan
Sat Feb 18, 2012 9:29 pm
Headlight switch
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dood9n3 »
Thu Feb 16, 2012 4:26 pm
I can get a mk6 one for a decent price, is there a way to connect auto lights to work on a 9n3?
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Last post by dood9n3
Sat Feb 18, 2012 4:20 pm
New Polo GTI owner
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Glenn_23 »
Sun Feb 12, 2012 11:25 pm
Hell, i have owned my Polo GTi a week after picking it up from a local VW dealer, and love it so far. I am interested in doing a couple things to it...
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Last post by lukey GTI
Thu Feb 16, 2012 10:12 pm
Mapped GTi's on Stock?
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by
Polo96CL »
Mon Feb 13, 2012 4:35 pm
Hey guys,
I'm interested in a 9n3 GTi (from Modded9N) on here but it's being returned to stock engine wise. It's got a stage 2 Revo map on it, which...
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Last post by Polo96CL
Wed Feb 15, 2012 2:26 pm
Cooling system issue
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by
R16HNW »
Sun Feb 12, 2012 5:50 pm
I own a 2007 9n3 gti.have had it for 2 years now.
When I bought it I read that there was a common fault with the cooling system.I'm pretty sure mine...
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Last post by chris meardon
Tue Feb 14, 2012 1:15 pm
Adam's 9n3
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by
AdamR8 »
Sat May 21, 2011 2:29 pm
Thought i may as well get up and running with a 'build' thread
Got the car late last year after selling my bora :( Decided to wait a while until...
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Last post by Harney
Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:41 am
"Too powerfull" led lights. Vag-com?
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Joz »
Mon Feb 13, 2012 10:43 am
Hi,
My led-lights above the numberplate are so powerful it almost looks silly. I love the colour and the fact that they are LED though, so I was...
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Last post by Joz
Mon Feb 13, 2012 6:24 pm
Intercooler with cup bumpers
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by
Marc9n3 »
Wed Jan 18, 2012 8:26 pm
Basically as the title says, will a forge intercooler fit behind a cup edition bumper, I can't see why it wouldn't but just want to make sure, so has...
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Last post by Marc9n3
Mon Feb 13, 2012 2:30 pm
Which tyre size, 215 or 205?
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by
kiddfrost »
Sat Feb 11, 2012 3:02 pm
Hi,
I’m looking to get some new tyres and 17” wheels on the missus’s 9n3 polo gti. I’m also looking to lower it slightly with some Eibach springs,...
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Last post by Dennis
Mon Feb 13, 2012 1:40 pm
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