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Chat about your MKIII (86C) inc GT/G40 Polo
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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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Fri Jan 23, 2026 12:31 am
Mk3 Buying Guide
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pettsy »
Sat Oct 02, 2004 6:30 pm
Along with other models, though it would be a good idea to have a Mk3 Buying Guide. The following points are only what i've been told myself, feel...
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Last post by pettsy
Sat Oct 02, 2004 6:30 pm
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Last post by Nobby
Sun Nov 14, 2004 11:59 am
Keeping my polo
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robert.cheetham »
Sun Nov 14, 2004 12:14 am
Lastnight i wrote off my mates corolla and avoided death, one lucky s.o.b.
Due to this i owe him a lot of brass and cant afford my zetec s. therefore...
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Last post by robert.cheetham
Sun Nov 14, 2004 12:14 am
Would you or wouldn't you?
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Krupa »
Tue Nov 09, 2004 4:52 am
Had an encounter with a Barry prick earlier that's making me think about things.
This happens on a fairly frequent basis, I'll be driving somewhere...
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Last post by carmadaaron
Fri Nov 12, 2004 8:23 pm
A few more questions...
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taylor4502 »
Thu Nov 11, 2004 6:15 pm
Hopefully you can help...
1. The 2 temp. sensors on the water flange. Am I right in saying that one of them goes to the ECU and one goes to the...
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Last post by hardhitter
Fri Nov 12, 2004 4:57 pm
Engine conversion questions.
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genesisGT »
Wed Nov 10, 2004 4:01 pm
I am converting my 1043cc polo genesis to gt spec over the christmas period (as you do). I have all the bits (complete GT to break) but still have a...
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Last post by optima21
Thu Nov 11, 2004 6:37 am
Who sells trim?
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taylor4502 »
Mon Nov 08, 2004 5:47 pm
Anyone know where I can get the black trim that sticks to the b post (VW call it foil)? My dealer can't get it anymore and mine's starting to peel...
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Last post by Steve_O
Thu Nov 11, 2004 12:38 am
respray quotes
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ibiza jamie »
Tue Jun 29, 2004 6:08 pm
anybody ever had a respray job done( a good one) and if so how much did it set you back. im lookin at it for my new G but i havnt a clue what its...
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Last post by genesisGT
Wed Nov 10, 2004 9:28 pm
VW POLO G40 MOTORSPORT EDITION!
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jimbob »
Mon Nov 08, 2004 7:12 pm
Just browsing the internet looking to see what polo g40 were for sale and i came across this never seen one before do they really exist if so has...
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Last post by bstardchild
Tue Nov 09, 2004 11:39 pm
Hi, i'm a newbie with a question
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Nobby »
Mon Nov 08, 2004 3:17 pm
Hi everyone,:D
just bought my first polo (8)'94L mk3 Boulevard hatch) about 3 weeks ago, had it serviced etc... only now, when i stop the engine...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Tue Nov 09, 2004 8:49 pm
Cutting out at junctions in cold weather
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metz »
Tue Nov 02, 2004 12:55 pm
Today the polo seems to be cutting out at junctions, been in it for about 30mins with no problems then when i dipped the clutch the revs dropped and...
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Last post by amstrange1
Tue Nov 09, 2004 6:20 pm
MK3 Polo Performance Chips
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poloace »
Tue Nov 09, 2004 4:36 pm
Hi for all those how dont go on the Porka/club polo forum I can now do chips for all the MK3 polo range.
1.0l spi 3-4bhp
1.3l spi 4-5bhp
1.3l mpi GT...
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Last post by poloace
Tue Nov 09, 2004 4:36 pm
Hi just joined
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genesisGT »
Sun Nov 07, 2004 6:43 pm
:D Hi folks, just joined and thought a would say hello!
I bought my polo in february and have slowly been modding it to my stylee. Its a 93 1.0L...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Mon Nov 08, 2004 11:07 pm
A few G40 problems
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taylor4502 »
Mon Nov 01, 2004 8:45 am
Hope some of you can help with these:
1. I am getting a strange knocking noise which sounds, and feels, like it is under the driver's seat. It...
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Last post by taylor4502
Mon Nov 08, 2004 5:24 pm
This Weekends Mods?
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pettsy »
Fri Nov 05, 2004 9:19 pm
What mods has everyone got planned for this weekend?
im collecting a mk2 golf gti interior (Free :wink: )
and should also be getting the 3point...
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Last post by heartagram
Mon Nov 08, 2004 2:17 am
gt to g40 brakes
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lord_sharpy »
Fri Nov 05, 2004 1:42 pm
hi guys, what do i need to convert my gt standard discs to g40 vented ones, do discs off a mk1 golf etc fit?
cheers
james
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Last post by genesisGT
Sun Nov 07, 2004 1:39 pm
Just cost me £230!
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robert.cheetham »
Sat Nov 06, 2004 10:51 am
Ive just had to pay out £230 on my car for it's MOT! Well gutted. Never mind. Although i desperatly need a service too. :(
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Last post by robert.cheetham
Sun Nov 07, 2004 12:16 pm
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Last post by Karl_CLCoupe
Fri Nov 05, 2004 5:30 pm
Mk3 van on ebay
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nuttinnew »
Mon Nov 01, 2004 11:13 pm
I've been looking for one for ages and am now not in a position to get it :cry:
Someone please do the right thing!
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Last post by amstrange1
Fri Nov 05, 2004 2:25 pm
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Last post by DanW
Wed Nov 03, 2004 12:37 am
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Last post by DanW
Wed Nov 03, 2004 12:35 am
funny whistling noise
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Tahrey1043 »
Sat Oct 30, 2004 4:04 am
file under oh no not another one
on starting the car after it's been standing a while, in the cold, there's a whistling noise coming out of the...
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Last post by LogIK
Tue Nov 02, 2004 8:46 pm
gearbox oil filler
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deadcat »
Sun Oct 31, 2004 12:03 pm
Anyone take a picture of where the filler is for the gearbox fluid so I know Ive got the right one?
Ta.
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Tue Nov 02, 2004 8:34 pm
Front speakers
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robert.cheetham »
Sat Jan 31, 2004 10:02 am
You know thcarrpy standard front dash speakers on mk3? Well there crap. I just fitted some 6x9's in back so want a decent set of front ones to help...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Tue Nov 02, 2004 8:03 pm
What would you choose?
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Krupa »
Wed Oct 27, 2004 1:34 am
Right, I've been thinking about stuff I want to get for my car for next year's show season. I've got a couple of (subtle) ideas and this is one of...
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Last post by pettsy
Tue Nov 02, 2004 7:05 pm
60/40 lowering
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hardhitter »
Sat Oct 30, 2004 6:29 pm
Anyone on here running a spring shock kit with 60/40 mm lowering ? Whats the ride quality and handling like and is there plenty of front ground...
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Last post by tainmrk3polo
Mon Nov 01, 2004 10:05 pm
bought one!
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minis84 »
Tue Oct 26, 2004 5:36 pm
Hi
Thanks to your advice last night, I bought a MkIII squareback this morning!! Its a 1992 1043cc CL, with 88000 miles. Drives quite nicely,...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Mon Nov 01, 2004 9:37 pm
induction kit
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m193twa »
Sat Sep 04, 2004 9:20 am
does any1 know if instead of makin an induction kit i would be able to just take the original round air filter out ,and then put a universal air...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Mon Nov 01, 2004 9:27 pm
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Mon Nov 01, 2004 7:48 pm
engine cutting out.
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metz »
Tue Oct 12, 2004 1:35 am
at night when i dip the clutch after ive been accelerating the engine sometimes dies or ticks over at 500rpm or less, i disconnected the cold air...
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Last post by hardhitter
Sat Oct 30, 2004 1:06 pm
update on mi mk3
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m193twa »
Fri Oct 29, 2004 1:35 pm
new alloys, back box, mesh in grille instead of vw badge and plastic trim removed from side.(will look better when i get front springs on).....wot...
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Last post by Karl_CLCoupe
Fri Oct 29, 2004 9:51 pm
Armour door plate issues
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Petrified »
Fri Oct 29, 2004 3:15 pm
I have fitted these door plates and had a few probs. I know it's because there is a slight recess in the doos on the polo that isn't there on the...
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Last post by hardhitter
Fri Oct 29, 2004 6:25 pm
M.o.t
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metz »
Tue Oct 05, 2004 8:44 am
Just got back from the dreaded mot..the guy took 5mins max to process the car (it was like going to the doctors...in and out in 5 mins) shouted fine...
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Last post by optima21
Wed Oct 27, 2004 5:16 pm
buying advice
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minis84 »
Mon Oct 25, 2004 9:07 pm
Hello!
I am new here, and if possible would really like some advice from you knowledgable lot. I am looking to buy a 1992 mkIII Polo, standard...
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Last post by pettsy
Tue Oct 26, 2004 7:59 pm
Adjusting rear bearings?
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Karl_CLCoupe »
Mon Oct 25, 2004 7:55 pm
How easy is it to do, and are there any special tools required? Thought I would give it a go myself, since it came up on the MOT.
Karl.
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Last post by hardhitter
Tue Oct 26, 2004 12:43 pm
new wheels
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m193twa »
Sun Oct 24, 2004 9:16 pm
wot does every1 reckon 2 theses...get them tomorrow :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Last post by LogIK
Mon Oct 25, 2004 8:33 pm
MK3 gt
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walks »
Sun Oct 24, 2004 9:31 am
complete car 91 grey gt,mot 7 05,but prept to go into the body shop for spraying,no rot just little trolly dints down the sides now filled and primed...
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Last post by LogIK
Sun Oct 24, 2004 2:28 pm
The new-look CL
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Karl_CLCoupe »
Wed Oct 20, 2004 7:21 pm
After months of trying to get wheels ferried around the country by relatives, as I still can't drive yet, for refurbs and tyres and the like, I have...
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Last post by LogIK
Sat Oct 23, 2004 6:55 pm
crackling speakers
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m193twa »
Thu Oct 21, 2004 6:37 pm
ive got a 400w 10 splx sub, 2x13cm 110w splx speakers and 2x10cm 80w splx speakers. my head unit is a jvc and it is a 45x4w.....when i turn the...
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Last post by LogIK
Sat Oct 23, 2004 6:25 pm
Modified Airbox
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diablohowes »
Wed Oct 20, 2004 5:32 pm
Hey,
Just wondering can i remove everything inside the green line?
And what kind of effect will this have on the engine and general running?
*edit...
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Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Thu Oct 21, 2004 7:47 am
Tyre Size for 14" Wheels
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Petrified »
Tue Oct 19, 2004 12:25 am
Anyone running 14 wheels can you tell me which tyre size you're using please??
I've got some BBS wheels from golf mk2 (6 wide?) and wanted to find...
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Last post by Gareth_GT_Hatch
Tue Oct 19, 2004 10:47 pm
new 15"s
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m193twa »
Tue Oct 19, 2004 9:24 pm
wot does every 1 reckon 2 these....just ordered em of ebay £260, with toyo tyres,balance,bolts and centre caps. i thought they looked goooood :lol:
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Last post by Revis
Tue Oct 19, 2004 10:01 pm
fox evo 2 alloys
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lord_sharpy »
Mon Oct 18, 2004 11:27 am
would these fit on my gt? im already running 15 raceline alloys, the picture shows a 5 stud wheel but ive been offered a set with 4 stud, with toyo...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Tue Oct 19, 2004 9:44 pm
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Mon Oct 18, 2004 7:56 pm
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Last post by Krupa
Mon Oct 18, 2004 7:05 pm
hello and a bit of help
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deadcat »
Sun Oct 03, 2004 3:29 pm
Hiya, Haven't been on in a while.
I fitted a new engine to the ol' coupe, so I've been sorting that.
and the help bit is:
does this sound like an...
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Last post by deadcat
Mon Oct 18, 2004 5:25 pm
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Last post by bstardchild
Fri Oct 15, 2004 11:21 pm
1/4 mile times
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lowpo »
Thu Oct 07, 2004 2:01 pm
Anybody took their gt up the strip if so what sort of time did u get. On the weekend i ran a 17.8 in my gt at the stratford raceway, if so where was...
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Last post by D4V1D
Fri Oct 15, 2004 10:01 pm
New addition to the induction kit.
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metz »
Mon Oct 11, 2004 6:45 pm
I bought some alloy pipes at curborough with the intention of updating the rubber pipe on my induction kit..heres a couple of pics.....
I was...
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Last post by metz
Thu Oct 14, 2004 8:31 pm
HELP PLEASE !!
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rameshsingh »
Sun Oct 10, 2004 8:12 pm
hi all !
Got a 1998 1.0l polo and the gearbox is well noisy. basically the gearbox is noisy when you let go of the accelerator and more noisy in...
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Last post by rameshsingh
Thu Oct 14, 2004 3:20 pm
Need Your Advice.....
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pettsy »
Tue Oct 12, 2004 8:38 pm
Basically, im kind of getting bored of a standard gt.....
do i....
A)Keep the gt and insure it fully comp in my name come renewal time
B)My...
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Last post by amstrange1
Thu Oct 14, 2004 11:52 am
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