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BBS RX2 (GTI Split Rims) Refurb Guide

Last post by alexperkins « Mon Nov 19, 2018 9:24 am
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by bstardchild » Sun Jun 26, 2005 9:33 am
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Alex has hosted the PDF guide to this for us -

OK - I did mine a while ago and stuck a post up about it and Dubpolo asked if I'd do his - distance...
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Mon Nov 19, 2018 9:24 am
Upgrade from RCD210 to RCD310 for AUX input

Last post by zoemcgee « Tue Sep 11, 2018 3:50 pm
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by 6RPotentialBuyer » Fri Aug 19, 2016 9:39 pm

So a lot of people with the RCD210 probably really wish they had an Aux input so that they can play their own music and not have to upload 10 songs...

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Tue Sep 11, 2018 3:50 pm
How to fix the 6N2 ABS Signal Outside Specifications Fault

Last post by Mike_Galv « Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:40 am
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by alexperkins » Fri Feb 08, 2013 10:12 am
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Disclaimer - I do not take responsibility for any damage, injury, death or incidents that take place when you are following this guide. It is up to...
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Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:40 am
Free link to ETKA

Last post by ag69 « Tue Nov 07, 2017 7:29 am
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by Mouse_GTI » Sun Feb 22, 2009 8:49 pm
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I know a lot of people already know about it but a useful link for those who don't 8)

ETKA with images.

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Tue Nov 07, 2017 7:29 am
How to install RClick Remote Central Locking Kits

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by alexperkins » Sun Jan 10, 2010 1:57 pm
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Disclaimer - I do not take responsibility for any damage, injury, death or incidents that take place when you are following this guide to fit remote...
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Thu Oct 05, 2017 8:30 pm
How to upgrade your RCD-310 to a Sat-Nav RNS-310

Last post by Polo1971gti « Mon Jan 02, 2017 9:48 am
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by vwpolo16v » Fri May 10, 2013 9:30 pm
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So that we don't get lost round town, got us an RNS-310.

From this:

to this:

Here are a few quick steps:

Using a trim removal tool, carefully...
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Last post by Polo1971gti
Mon Jan 02, 2017 9:48 am
Paint Codes.

Last post by Smithyyy xD « Wed May 30, 2012 12:53 pm
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by Speedlaw » Thu Apr 15, 2004 3:26 pm
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Ahh, the paint codes thread. It's always missing and hiding somewhere behind all the others. So now it's a sticky.

Copied from our friends at...
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Wed May 30, 2012 12:53 pm
How to repair your flaky, perished Antenna Base Rubber Seal

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by Josh_PoloGTi » Sat Jun 04, 2005 12:42 pm
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Wed May 23, 2012 10:57 am
Free ICE tips from the Install Doctor

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Polo 2015 FIRMWARE UPDATE

Last post by cvt « Tue Mar 19, 2019 3:50 pm
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by kieran_baugh » Tue Nov 20, 2018 11:56 am

Hello,

I have an issue with my volkswagon POLO, When I turn on the car the infotainment system constant flashes a blue and red screen saying...

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Last post by cvt
Tue Mar 19, 2019 3:50 pm
A nice clean car

Last post by Tombirch95 « Tue Mar 19, 2019 8:45 am
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by Aube » Sat Aug 25, 2018 2:54 pm

Hi,

As my daughter is away for a few days I thought I would clean her car for her.

The process went like this.

Snow foamed the car and wheels...

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Last post by Tombirch95
Tue Mar 19, 2019 8:45 am
Wiring help needed

Last post by Feeblington « Mon Mar 18, 2019 1:35 pm

by Feeblington » Mon Mar 18, 2019 1:35 pm

hello all,
I am mid way installing sound setup in my 6n2.
I want to install switches for my 2 amps (one for sub one for door speakers) and want to...

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Last post by Feeblington
Mon Mar 18, 2019 1:35 pm
Change antenna

Last post by Vetle_GTI « Fri Mar 15, 2019 12:20 pm

by Vetle_GTI » Fri Mar 15, 2019 12:20 pm

Hi!
I have Discover Media. Can I change my original antenna to a shark antenna type Golf, Passat so on? Will it be other signals to the navi and will...

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Last post by Vetle_GTI
Fri Mar 15, 2019 12:20 pm
RCN210 install help needed!

Last post by Dad of 3 « Fri Mar 15, 2019 5:35 am
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by arry08 » Sat Dec 22, 2018 3:29 pm

Hi,

I need a bit of advice, I've bought a Deesay RCN210 to replace a RCD200 in the wife's car. I've bought the iso to quadlock harness they...

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Last post by Dad of 3
Fri Mar 15, 2019 5:35 am
Speaker failure !

Last post by Feeblington « Thu Mar 14, 2019 3:07 pm
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by LTPolo123 » Thu Dec 20, 2018 5:10 pm

The left speaker is dead on our Polo (2012 1.2). I wiggled the wiring, no help. I removed the door card and removed/cleaned and replaced the push on...

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Last post by Feeblington
Thu Mar 14, 2019 3:07 pm
Snapped control arm 6n2

Last post by Feeblington « Thu Mar 14, 2019 3:02 pm
Replies: 4
by Feeblington » Tue Feb 05, 2019 11:56 am

Hello all. My driver side control arm almost snapped on my home the other day. I have replacement part for it. But just wanted a little advice on how...

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Last post by Feeblington
Thu Mar 14, 2019 3:02 pm
White(ish) Bulbs

Last post by joere07 « Tue Mar 05, 2019 1:58 pm

by joere07 » Tue Mar 05, 2019 1:58 pm

Hi!

I'm after the whitest halogen bulbs for my 2016 Polo BlueGT (H7 Halogens)

I understand it's near impossible to get pure white light from...

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Last post by joere07
Tue Mar 05, 2019 1:58 pm
RCD310 with TPK to RCD330Plus

Last post by fergy « Sat Feb 23, 2019 5:40 pm

by fergy » Sat Feb 23, 2019 5:40 pm

Currently got a RCD 310 with TPK and dash mounted screen. The RCD 330plus comes with built in BT so want to remove the TPK altogether. Is it just a...

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Last post by fergy
Sat Feb 23, 2019 5:40 pm
Help! How do I get into car no keys! 6n

Last post by idriveapolo « Wed Feb 20, 2019 12:01 am
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by Gabe_lee98 » Sun Nov 15, 2015 7:50 am

I have lost mk keys for my 6n what is the best way for getting into my car? And getting a new key to work on the doors and ignition? I need advice...

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Last post by idriveapolo
Wed Feb 20, 2019 12:01 am
VW polo 2003

Last post by Sonny « Mon Feb 18, 2019 2:45 pm

by Sonny » Mon Feb 18, 2019 2:45 pm

Hi I can't find anything online but does anyone know how to install the lower side grills on the VW polo SE? I have tried pushing in but they won't...

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Last post by Sonny
Mon Feb 18, 2019 2:45 pm
Navigation system

Last post by alexperkins « Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:23 pm
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by rachael.wells » Mon Feb 11, 2019 6:51 pm

Hey all just wondering if someone couls help please please. I have just bought a vw polo 15 and the instruction manual says it has a navigation...

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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:23 pm
9N - Fitting front fogs

Last post by Shubz7860 « Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:23 pm
Replies: 16
by mole » Wed Mar 05, 2003 5:07 pm
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Here is a how-to I have done for fitting front fogs on a 9N.

Download the PDF file for offline reference and printing.

Also, get the reader if...
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Last post by Shubz7860
Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:23 pm
How to change engine oil (6n2)

Last post by alexperkins « Fri Feb 08, 2019 12:56 pm
Replies: 4
by revolutionrock » Tue Jul 21, 2009 11:16 pm

How to change engine oil
A small guide, for those who do not know...

Going to make guides about how to change oil sump seal and selector shaft...

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Last post by alexperkins
Fri Feb 08, 2019 12:56 pm
[Guide] Hardwire Dashcam [With Photos] MK10 (AW)

Last post by Dark_cze « Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:58 pm
Replies: 3
by phileep » Sat Feb 02, 2019 10:57 am

Hi all

In this guide, I hardwired my dash cam in to the fuse box.

My purpose was to neatly enclose the cable so it didn't dangle down the centre of...

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Last post by Dark_cze
Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:58 pm
Save money, don't use a dealer

Last post by LeonSymnz « Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:14 pm

by LeonSymnz » Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:14 pm

It's not Polo related, but VW so thought I'd whinge a little here about it.

I know this is probably obvious to many and it has been for many years,...

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Last post by LeonSymnz
Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:14 pm
Screen wash fuse 2014 1.4 TDI

Last post by emilybutcher « Tue Feb 05, 2019 9:35 am

by emilybutcher » Tue Feb 05, 2019 9:35 am

Hi all,
My screen wash has stopped working (no longer hear the motor sound, although the wipers still move) and I was wondering if anyone would be...

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Last post by emilybutcher
Tue Feb 05, 2019 9:35 am
Does anyone have a fuse layout for 2018 model?

Last post by Joeac « Sun Feb 03, 2019 12:42 pm

by Joeac » Sun Feb 03, 2019 12:42 pm

I need to replace a fuse but I don’t know which fuse is for what. Can anyone help?

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Last post by Joeac
Sun Feb 03, 2019 12:42 pm
Headlining Re-Trim

Last post by Feeblington « Fri Jan 25, 2019 3:40 pm
Replies: 13
by spudisdabest » Wed Feb 17, 2010 11:16 pm

First off, mine it the sunroof model, so it varies a little bit but not much.

tools needed:

Flat head screw driver
Posi drive screw driver
Heat...

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Last post by Feeblington
Fri Jan 25, 2019 3:40 pm
Polo 6r GT suspension question

Last post by dimblue « Wed Jan 23, 2019 9:11 pm
Replies: 1
by winky666 » Wed Mar 01, 2017 3:32 pm

Hi, what is the difference between a 6r 1.2tsi suspension setup and a 1.4 GT?

my 6r has 17inch boavista alloys and the GT is also running 17''s but...

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Last post by dimblue
Wed Jan 23, 2019 9:11 pm
RCD330 inc CarPlay and Android auto

Last post by BJEISH « Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:54 pm
Replies: 2
by BJEISH » Fri Jan 18, 2019 12:03 am

Currently own a 2010 VW Polo but looking to change to a 12 plate mark 6 golf that is fitted with an RCD210.

Am I correct in thinking that this is an...

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Last post by BJEISH
Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:54 pm
Coil ignition

Last post by Kellyp13 « Wed Jan 16, 2019 10:07 am

by Kellyp13 » Wed Jan 16, 2019 10:07 am

Hi Guys,
I have a 2001 polo with a firing issue, I am looking for the resistance specifications regarding an NGK U2003 ignition coil, I’ve read that...

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Last post by Kellyp13
Wed Jan 16, 2019 10:07 am
Bluetooth media audio greyed out (bluetooth retrofit)

Last post by winky666 « Sun Jan 13, 2019 5:13 am
Replies: 4
by winky666 » Sat Nov 24, 2018 9:44 pm

Hi,

I have just retro fitted a 7P6 035 730C bluetooth module in a VW POLO 6R with a Bosch RCD510. The installation was pretty straight forward and...

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Last post by winky666
Sun Jan 13, 2019 5:13 am
From where take the CAN signal (+/-) [Polo 6c 2015]

Last post by salas « Fri Jan 11, 2019 5:38 pm

by salas » Fri Jan 11, 2019 5:38 pm

Hi guys,
I want to install OPS 8k system for my polo 6c 2015.
Following this diagram:
37968-polo-ops.jpg

Where is the point B390 ? and what's the...

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Last post by salas
Fri Jan 11, 2019 5:38 pm
Vacuum pipe adrift

Last post by Stevo123 « Sun Dec 30, 2018 3:23 pm

by Stevo123 » Sun Dec 30, 2018 3:23 pm

Hi, my daughter has a 2005 1.4 16v polo, I have noticed a vacuum hose which comes through the bulkhead on the passenger side which seems to have come...

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Last post by Stevo123
Sun Dec 30, 2018 3:23 pm
Decode anti-collision stuff

Last post by alexperkins « Sat Dec 29, 2018 10:01 am
Replies: 1
by Andy Beats » Fri Dec 28, 2018 2:00 pm

I don't suppose anyone knows of a company that will permanently disable all the anti-collision stuff on a Polo?
I find it a pain on any setting, but...

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Last post by alexperkins
Sat Dec 29, 2018 10:01 am
RCD310 for RCD510 Polo 6R

Last post by fergy « Fri Dec 28, 2018 4:50 pm
Replies: 6
by beatty599 » Sun Aug 23, 2015 10:04 am

I need advice

I currently have an RCD310 with a TPK Bluetooth kit fitted by VW and also have parking sensors so I was wondering if it would be a...

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Last post by fergy
Fri Dec 28, 2018 4:50 pm
'Phone not available'

Last post by alhamzahh « Thu Dec 20, 2018 7:42 pm

by alhamzahh » Thu Dec 20, 2018 7:42 pm

I own a VW polo 2015 Reg

I recently had its infotainment system go dark. I took it to Volkswagen and they charge £65 to diagnose that I needed a new...

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Last post by alhamzahh
Thu Dec 20, 2018 7:42 pm
1.4TDi EGR Valve

Last post by vincentvdl « Thu Dec 20, 2018 8:07 am
Replies: 1
by bewsh » Fri Jul 13, 2012 12:44 pm

Hi, my mothers CEL came on so she went and had it scanned and it came up with a fault with the EGR valve. I want to try and clean it out before she...

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Last post by vincentvdl
Thu Dec 20, 2018 8:07 am
MK3 polo Coolant issue

Last post by alexperkins « Wed Dec 12, 2018 4:28 pm
Replies: 1
by Franks3188 » Mon Dec 10, 2018 1:10 pm

Hi all,

Apologies if this is in wrong section etc or has been asked before..

I have a mk3 1998 1.4 polo, only done 38k miles and all was well.. it...

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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Dec 12, 2018 4:28 pm
Help with scratches on new car!

Last post by kasapovic75 « Sun Dec 09, 2018 9:55 pm
Replies: 5
by Joeistheking » Thu Nov 29, 2018 8:54 pm

Hi all,

I bought a new Polo last weekend and was really excited to fit a TSI grill badge to it. I couldn't figure out a way of attaching the badge...

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Last post by kasapovic75
Sun Dec 09, 2018 9:55 pm
VW POLO 1.2 TSI 90 stock to 130bhp remap

Last post by rico « Sat Dec 08, 2018 3:39 am

by rico » Sat Dec 08, 2018 3:39 am

Dear All.

I am thinking to upgrade via OBD (Dealer /tunning company) from 90stock bhp (1.2 tsi 6r) to 130bhp but i would like to know from experts...

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Last post by rico
Sat Dec 08, 2018 3:39 am
VW POLO 1.2 TSI90 wheels upgrade to 17inch

Last post by MarkTS74 « Fri Dec 07, 2018 10:48 am
Replies: 4
by rico » Wed Dec 05, 2018 7:44 am

Dear All,

I am going to upgrade my current vw polo model 2016 6R alloy to 17inch tyres 215/40 as according the manufacture this model is ready for...

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Last post by MarkTS74
Fri Dec 07, 2018 10:48 am
Polo 1.2 idle problems

Last post by Jamaal « Wed Dec 05, 2018 6:06 pm

by Jamaal » Wed Dec 05, 2018 6:06 pm

Hey guys new to the forum need some help with my 2010 1.2 petrol 60ps polo. On idle the car runs fine however after revving it up the car drops below...

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Last post by Jamaal
Wed Dec 05, 2018 6:06 pm
Airbag light on

Last post by Rallyman « Wed Dec 05, 2018 3:48 pm

by Rallyman » Wed Dec 05, 2018 3:48 pm

Hi all
I am the proud owner of a polo 1.4 cl 1998 model future classic.this week the airbag light came on so I had it diagnosed as drivers side...

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Last post by Rallyman
Wed Dec 05, 2018 3:48 pm
RDC 310

Last post by Fatmackem40 « Wed Dec 05, 2018 1:20 pm

by Fatmackem40 » Wed Dec 05, 2018 1:20 pm

Hi
I have RDC310, but the AUX input doesn't work, or show in the menu. It does show CD Ext. I have removed the stereo and found a iPod Adapter which...

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Last post by Fatmackem40
Wed Dec 05, 2018 1:20 pm
Stereo

Last post by sophie.wheeler « Mon Dec 03, 2018 9:31 am
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by sophie.wheeler » Sun Dec 02, 2018 9:39 pm

Hi guys really need some help with my 2014 6c polo. I've bought a new aftermarket stereo too fit and all the other bits to go with it but the wiring...

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Last post by sophie.wheeler
Mon Dec 03, 2018 9:31 am
Battery drains when it rains

Last post by alexperkins « Mon Dec 03, 2018 9:22 am
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by andrew.donne » Fri Nov 30, 2018 11:39 am

1.2 5dr match 2009

Hi please help, every time I drive my car when it is raining out, I take the key out of the ignition and everything still works...

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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Dec 03, 2018 9:22 am
Auto dimming mirror problem

Last post by TDITorque « Thu Nov 08, 2018 9:09 pm

by TDITorque » Thu Nov 08, 2018 9:09 pm

Hello Folks!

I have installed an OEM auto dimming mirror on my 2016 polo (India). It seems to be working but it is not dark enough for my eyes,...

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Last post by TDITorque
Thu Nov 08, 2018 9:09 pm
VW Polo MKIV Raceland Coilover Fitting

Last post by StagedriveRy « Thu Nov 08, 2018 12:28 pm
Replies: 37
by bstardchild » Sat Sep 29, 2007 11:43 pm
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OK following on frrom the thread in the MKIV section

I bought these from Kam Racing following an offer in the MKIV section

Thanks Jon for all your...
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Last post by StagedriveRy
Thu Nov 08, 2018 12:28 pm
Polo 6c multifunction wheel in caddy

Last post by Tsilikos « Tue Nov 06, 2018 9:17 pm
Replies: 2
by Tsilikos » Mon Nov 05, 2018 5:23 pm

Hello guys I am new, I have a caddy 2016 model with standard steering wheel without buttons, and I want to change it with multifunction one,
I bought...

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Tue Nov 06, 2018 9:17 pm

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