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Master brake cylinder size?

Last post by 6N2GTI « Tue Sep 04, 2018 1:17 pm
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by 6N2GTI » Fri Aug 31, 2018 9:39 am

Good morning all,

Can someone here advise me the std GTI master brake cylinder size?
I find 20,6mm / 22mm / 23.8mm

I have upgrated to a G60 front...

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Tue Sep 04, 2018 1:17 pm
Couple of issues

Last post by alexperkins « Sun Aug 26, 2018 12:19 pm
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by slightlytanned » Sun Aug 19, 2018 12:05 am

Hi
Recently purchased my 2000 Polo Gti and loving her! Needs a bit of work done (she's nearly 18 with 140k on the clock I was kinda expecting it) I...

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Sun Aug 26, 2018 12:19 pm
Odd front wheels haha

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by Bazzad88 » Thu Aug 02, 2018 6:14 pm
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Hi does can anyone shed some light on this, my drivers side front wheel sticks out of the wing further than the passenger side......or the passenger...
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Sat Aug 18, 2018 8:42 pm
PIC REQUEST - GTI'S on Eibach Sportline springs

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by mboyle4 » Fri Mar 26, 2010 10:25 pm
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I have recently purchased a set of eibach sportline lowering springs (50/35) and was hoping to see a few pics of gti's with these springs on. I was...
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Sun Aug 12, 2018 9:54 am
Correct Gearbox Oil to buy?

Last post by alexperkins « Mon Aug 06, 2018 11:54 pm
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by Hayden1470 » Sun Aug 05, 2018 12:31 am

Hello,

Im going to do a complete gearbox drain and refill however i cant for the life of me find the correct gearbox oil to buy? whenever i search...

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Mon Aug 06, 2018 11:54 pm
Climatronic control unit

Last post by alexperkins « Mon Jul 30, 2018 1:08 pm
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by sandshoes09 » Sat Jul 28, 2018 8:14 pm

Hi,

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

Johnny

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Mon Jul 30, 2018 1:08 pm
Gearbox oil

Last post by Bazzad88 « Mon Jul 16, 2018 10:30 am
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by Bazzad88 » Thu Jul 12, 2018 6:57 pm

Hi can anyone recommend a good gearbox oil? What is the capacity of the gearbox or is it a case of fill it until it starts coming out of the fill...

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Mon Jul 16, 2018 10:30 am
5 door interior in a 3 door

Last post by alexperkins « Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:43 pm
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by Bazzad88 » Fri Jul 06, 2018 1:59 pm

Hi does anyone know if the 5 door front seats have the hole in the side of the bolster for a reclining mechanism to be fitted and if so are they a...

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Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:43 pm
Steering wheel shaking - advice/experience requested

Last post by 6N2GTI « Fri Jun 29, 2018 9:22 am
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by 6N2GTI » Mon May 28, 2018 1:28 pm

Good afternoon all,

I'm hoping to find some more info/experiences here regarding wheels on our lovely GTI's.
Last Saturday I have replaced all 4...

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Fri Jun 29, 2018 9:22 am
Angel eye headlights - black - 6n2

Last post by alexperkins « Tue Jun 26, 2018 5:15 pm
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by lottie_ellis » Mon Jun 25, 2018 1:50 pm

Hey, does anyone know where I can get the indicators for the black angel eye headlights for the 6n2? I have the headlights just need the indicators...

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Tue Jun 26, 2018 5:15 pm
Heated seat looms

Last post by alexperkins « Fri Jun 22, 2018 10:42 am
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by mikey_al » Thu Jun 21, 2018 6:50 pm

Hi guys,

I’m new to the forum and Polo ownership (although I’ve had a handful of Mk4 Golfs). This is my second query of the day....

I’m fitting...

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Fri Jun 22, 2018 10:42 am
Key and lock change

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by mikey_al » Thu Jun 21, 2018 6:47 pm

Hi guys,

I’m new to the forum and Polo ownership (although I’ve had a handful of Mk4 Golfs). I have two queries I’m hoping someone can help with,...

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Fri Jun 22, 2018 10:38 am
Retro fit Auto lights?

Last post by 6n2stan « Fri Jun 22, 2018 10:10 am
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by 6n2stan » Thu Jun 21, 2018 6:07 pm

I’ve just fitted an aftermarket auto light switch, control box and stand alone sensor to my T5.1 van. It works really well and it has show you home...

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Last post by 6n2stan
Fri Jun 22, 2018 10:10 am
Red grill trim

Last post by Bazzad88 « Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:42 pm
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by Bazzad88 » Wed Jun 20, 2018 3:28 pm

Howdy, you know the red rubber trim you can get on eBay for the grill? Well does anyone know what it actually is or if you can get it anywhere else?...

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Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:42 pm
Polo gti 6n2 won’t start!

Last post by alexperkins « Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:22 am
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by lottie_ellis » Sun Jun 10, 2018 10:57 pm
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Hey guys! My gti won’t start, it’s trying to. It ticks over then just dies. I think it’s fuel related but not to sure.. anyone else had a similar...
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Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:22 am
Couple of issues

Last post by Bazzad88 « Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:51 pm
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by Bazzad88 » Fri Jun 15, 2018 12:12 pm

Hi when pulling away from stand still there is a slight judder, It feels a bit like there's resistance or just a bit of a struggle so I give it more...

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Last post by Bazzad88
Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:51 pm
Oil pressure switch location

Last post by Mike_Galv « Sun Jun 10, 2018 12:14 am
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by Torbrekke » Wed Dec 14, 2016 7:45 pm
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I got a oil pressure light coming on at 1500 rpm when engine is up to temp.
Checked the oil pressure and its 3,5 bar when cold and 2,5 when up to...
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Sun Jun 10, 2018 12:14 am
Alarm fun

Last post by Sixtoes « Tue May 29, 2018 10:04 am
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by Sixtoes » Mon May 28, 2018 2:08 pm

I only have the buttonless key for my GTI, apparently the remote one was left in a taxi (if anyone knows where I could pick up a replacement that'd...

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Tue May 29, 2018 10:04 am
Nankang tyres? Hmmm

Last post by dipstr « Mon May 28, 2018 10:05 pm
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by Bazzad88 » Fri May 25, 2018 4:42 pm

Hi, has anyone used nankang ns2 or ns20 tyres? They're cheap and I wanted a 185 tyre really, I've heard horror stories about them tho. Thanks

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Last post by dipstr
Mon May 28, 2018 10:05 pm
Short shift y reg polo gti 1.6 16v

Last post by lottie_ellis « Tue May 22, 2018 12:42 am
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by lottie_ellis » Thu May 17, 2018 10:11 pm

Anyone know where I can find a short shifter for a 2001 polo gti 1.6 16v. I can’t find one anywhere

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Last post by lottie_ellis
Tue May 22, 2018 12:42 am
How active is this forum?

Last post by 6n2stan « Fri May 18, 2018 1:51 pm
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by Bazzad88 » Fri Apr 06, 2018 12:46 pm

Basically as the title says, do people ever do build threads anymore? I know people move on etc but it seems quiet these days.

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Last post by 6n2stan
Fri May 18, 2018 1:51 pm
Sticking window

Last post by Bazzad88 « Fri May 18, 2018 12:10 pm
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by Bazzad88 » Fri May 18, 2018 11:07 am

Hi, I've had this problem before on polos, I know it's common, when doing the drivers side window up, it always needs me to grab the window and help...

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Last post by Bazzad88
Fri May 18, 2018 12:10 pm
Fuse box diagram

Last post by lottie_ellis « Wed May 16, 2018 3:27 pm
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by lottie_ellis » Wed May 16, 2018 12:34 pm

Hey all.. anyone have any idea where I can find the fuse diagram for the 1.6? I’ve looked everywhere but can’t find it

Sent from my iPhone using...

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Last post by lottie_ellis
Wed May 16, 2018 3:27 pm
Front Grille GTi needed

Last post by 937carrera « Sat May 12, 2018 6:21 pm
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by PeteVW-GTi » Tue May 08, 2018 2:25 pm

Someone has nicked my GTi badge from my front grille, I've searched the internet and can't find a replacement.
Please, someone, help me.
Thanks

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Sat May 12, 2018 6:21 pm
Is the 6n2 GTi the MK1 GTi

Last post by PeteVW-GTi « Wed May 09, 2018 11:02 pm
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by PeteVW-GTi » Tue May 08, 2018 9:21 pm

As above
Is it the mark 1 Polo GTi?

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Wed May 09, 2018 11:02 pm
6N2 GTI door handles and brake upgrade

Last post by oror494 « Sun May 06, 2018 8:05 pm
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by oror494 » Thu May 03, 2018 6:54 pm

Hello everyone

I've just purchased a 6N2 GTI and need to fix it a bit

is the door grab handles still available from VW?

also I wanted to upgrade...

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Sun May 06, 2018 8:05 pm
Need Help!!! Engine swap?!

Last post by 937carrera « Wed May 02, 2018 8:50 pm
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by LukeH123 » Fri Mar 30, 2018 1:01 pm

I recently bought a 6n2 gti just to commute to work etc unfortunately the engines seen better days... I'm wanting to source another engine with ECU...

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Last post by 937carrera
Wed May 02, 2018 8:50 pm
Cam belt for X Reg 1.4

Last post by alexperkins « Sun Apr 15, 2018 7:02 pm
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by simon.mabey » Sat Apr 14, 2018 8:56 pm

Can anyone give me a rough idea on how much a cam belt change should cost please? It's not a Gti just a 1.4

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Last post by alexperkins
Sun Apr 15, 2018 7:02 pm
Roof trim

Last post by Bazzad88 « Tue Apr 03, 2018 8:05 pm
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by Bazzad88 » Tue Apr 03, 2018 9:32 am

Hello! Does anyone know how to remove the bits of roof trim on a 6n2 gti? The ones that go along each side of the roof? Do they just pull off? Thanks

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Last post by Bazzad88
Tue Apr 03, 2018 8:05 pm
Foam material coming out of air vents

Last post by 6N2GTI « Mon Mar 26, 2018 3:46 pm
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by 6N2GTI » Mon Feb 19, 2018 1:44 pm

Good afternoon chaps

Hope you're doing well over in UK.
Here in Holland it's freezy and cold. Neh.

Had a laugh yesterday with my 6N2 gti. Found...

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Last post by 6N2GTI
Mon Mar 26, 2018 3:46 pm
Central locking unlocks (sometimes) yet won't lock?

Last post by 6n2stan « Thu Mar 22, 2018 6:39 am
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by Telander » Thu Mar 15, 2018 2:42 pm

Hi Gti people,

My Polo 6n2 Gti has developed an issue whereas central locking unlocks yet won't lock.. ..will try the pump board clean-up as...

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Last post by 6n2stan
Thu Mar 22, 2018 6:39 am
Coil reader

Last post by 6n2stan « Wed Mar 07, 2018 5:17 pm
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by Bazzad88 » Mon Feb 26, 2018 1:19 pm

Hi, does anyone know if the coil/key reader around the ignition barrel is coded to the immobiliser, ecu etc on a 6n2 gti? Or are these just the sort...

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Last post by 6n2stan
Wed Mar 07, 2018 5:17 pm
Confused about fault code

Last post by Bazzad88 « Sun Feb 25, 2018 3:19 pm
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by Bazzad88 » Thu Feb 22, 2018 6:28 pm

Hi I'll try to keep this as brief as possible haha

So I have a 6n2 gti and a couple of years ago my immobiliser gave up, I was working on the car at...

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Last post by Bazzad88
Sun Feb 25, 2018 3:19 pm
Many issues where to start

Last post by lesteague « Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:14 am

by lesteague » Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:14 am

Hello,

New to the forum but had the 6N2 since November ‘17.

Love the car, brought it as a stop gap filler & finding it’s growing on me so looking...

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Last post by lesteague
Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:14 am
Exhaust layout

Last post by alexperkins « Mon Feb 19, 2018 4:44 pm
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by 6N2GTI » Wed Nov 08, 2017 12:32 pm

Afternoon guys,
Anyone can advise me shortly the exhaust layout of a 6N2 GTI? Does it have 1 or 2 cats and anyone some advise regarding a de-cat?...

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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Feb 19, 2018 4:44 pm
Exhaust Upgrade

Last post by ALEX6N2GTI « Tue Feb 13, 2018 10:18 am
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by ALEX6N2GTI » Sun Feb 11, 2018 11:34 pm

Looking to upgrade my exhaust on my GTI, anybody got any recommendations or tips?

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Tue Feb 13, 2018 10:18 am
Alternator issue

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by Adam_plxnt » Sat Jan 20, 2018 10:18 am

Hi guys i was just driving my 6n2 gti and the battery light came on then air bag light then handbrake light then i lost power to the stereo, lights...

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Mon Jan 22, 2018 11:14 pm
Engine won’t fire up

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by Kellyp13 » Thu Jan 04, 2018 11:18 am

So I don’t know much about cars, my engine check light has always been on since I bought the car. I took it to a garage to have the diagnostics...

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Sun Jan 14, 2018 4:16 pm
Crankcase breather - What to do?

Last post by 6n2stan « Tue Dec 05, 2017 4:29 pm
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by 6N2GTI » Tue Nov 28, 2017 2:48 pm

Cheers guys.

So the story of the well-known crankcase breather and what to do with it.
I'm still doubting what to do with it on my GTI.

When I...

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Tue Dec 05, 2017 4:29 pm
Windows and sunroof opening/closing with key not working anymore

Last post by 6N2GTI « Mon Dec 04, 2017 10:54 pm
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by 6N2GTI » Mon Dec 04, 2017 2:47 pm

Good afternoon guys,

One of the best options (if you'd ask me) of the 6N2 GTI is you can close or open all windows/sunroof using the key to turn...

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Mon Dec 04, 2017 10:54 pm
Crashed! Help me identify what broke.

Last post by alexperkins « Thu Nov 16, 2017 12:11 pm
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by grateno » Wed Nov 15, 2017 7:36 pm

Hey chaps,

I recently crashed my GTI ( I know) :oops: and today I saw that this part broke off, do you have any idea what it is?

Any help would...

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Thu Nov 16, 2017 12:11 pm
Where do I go next with these electrical issues?

Last post by finn « Wed Nov 08, 2017 8:17 pm
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by finn » Sun Oct 15, 2017 9:29 pm

Don't have the remote key fob so have to unlock using door lock. Drivers door lock doesn't work so I have to unlock using passenger door lock. The...

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Last post by finn
Wed Nov 08, 2017 8:17 pm
6N2 GTI vibrating at +200 KMH

Last post by 6N2GTI « Thu Nov 02, 2017 11:17 am
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by 6N2GTI » Tue Oct 24, 2017 1:48 pm

Afternoon guys,

I have something odd with my GTI. When I go for a topspeed run, from 200 KMH (125 MPH) the car starts vibrating pretty heavily. Not...

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Thu Nov 02, 2017 11:17 am
Problems with headlights

Last post by Aquavalver « Wed Nov 01, 2017 7:39 pm
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by Aquavalver » Sat Oct 28, 2017 11:33 am

When driving again at night in country roads the other night, I found the headlight dipped beam was pretty awful. As I haven't driven at night and on...

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Last post by Aquavalver
Wed Nov 01, 2017 7:39 pm
Slow starting on my gti

Last post by 6n2stan « Sun Oct 29, 2017 4:11 pm
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by Adam_plxnt » Wed Oct 25, 2017 1:19 pm

Hi my gti has turned over really slow since ive had it, and struggles to start, its had a new starter motor and the battery has been fully charged...

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Sun Oct 29, 2017 4:11 pm
6n2 GTI engine oil - which?

Last post by alexperkins « Tue Oct 24, 2017 5:28 pm
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by pocketrocket786 » Sun Aug 29, 2010 6:07 pm

Hi,

I am getting mixed feedback about what engine oil I should be using in my GTI. Can someone please tell me what I should be using, and is it...

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Tue Oct 24, 2017 5:28 pm
Has anyone changed the front and rear speakers?

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by Aquavalver » Sat Oct 21, 2017 6:11 pm

I have some JL replacement speakers for the fronts and rears, but wondered if I need and speakers adapters to fit them and if so which ones? As I've...

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Sun Oct 22, 2017 10:15 am
The GTI! - Alex's Thread - Leather :D

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Just for those of you who dont know, I didnt convert in the end - I bought a top spec GTI :P, sold that to my brother, then bought another red GTI!...
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Last post by Aquavalver
Sat Oct 21, 2017 11:59 am
Intermittent power

Last post by Adam_plxnt « Sat Oct 14, 2017 11:45 pm
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by Adam_plxnt » Wed Oct 11, 2017 4:08 pm

Hi there im new to the forum and my gti feels almost like it has clutch slip but im sure its not as it has a heap of power then hardly any then...

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Sat Oct 14, 2017 11:45 pm
Re-program key-fob?

Last post by Babel « Sat Oct 07, 2017 1:51 pm
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by R.I.T.B » Wed Mar 05, 2008 6:31 pm

My batteries went dead in the remote so I'm using my spare, just changed over the batteries in the dead one but now it won't unlock/lock the car....

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Sat Oct 07, 2017 1:51 pm

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