Just bought a poloGti

MYpoloGti · Post by **MYpoloGti** » Sat Jun 07, 2003 6:43 pm

just wondering what i could do to make the car a lil quicker *used to driver a 2l 206 gti before* the polo a far better drive tho just a tad slow

GTiOLLIE · Post by **GTiOLLIE** » Sat Jun 07, 2003 9:35 pm

K&N panel filter (I favour over induction kit) and a performance exhaust.

MYpoloGti · Post by **MYpoloGti** » Sat Jun 07, 2003 10:15 pm

u know anywhere to order this panel filter online*UK* and any type of exhaust i should keep my eye out for ?

polo2k · Post by **polo2k** » Sat Jun 07, 2003 10:15 pm

ask josh about a power system and then sort the brakes and suspensio n out if you need advice on the brakes and susp then ask away

Post by **Josh_PoloGTi** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 10:59 am

Welcome to the forum!

Right, here's what I've got:

K&N Panel Filter (JBS or Halfords)
Power System Power Box (Me)
H&R 35mm Springs (JBS)
Pagid Fast Road Pads (JBS)

Go for the panel filter over an induction kit, as where the air filter sits get's very hot, so an induction kit will just suck in hot air.

If you've got a bit of spare cash, the BMC Carbon Fibre air filter gets a big thumbs up on the Lupo GTi forum... I think they're about Â£250.

Then you could get an exhaust. I haven't got one yet as I'm waiting until my OE one starts falling apart (/cheapskate)... There are a few companies that make exhausts for the GTi... Magnex are meant to be pretty good...

Anyway, I'm glad you think the Polo GTi is better than the 206 (was that a GTi?)

KarlM · Post by **KarlM** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 5:33 pm

Welcome aboard Newbie! Start working on the chassis first, as then it will be better suited to any power increases. Try some coilovers, brake pads, new discs and possible finish with a strut brace.

As for power, stick with a filter and exhaust til you decide how extreme you want to go. ie cams, headwork etc...

PS where abouts in S Yorks are you?

MYpoloGti · Post by **MYpoloGti** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 7:08 pm

thanks for the advice fellas think ill try picking up a panel filter n new exhaust at the weekend and some new allys hopfully ,should i go for 16" or try 17's?
Ps, yea Josh was a 206gti
pps , am in Doncaster Karl

KarlM · Post by **KarlM** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 7:20 pm

Nice, another local boy.

As for alloys, i wouldn't go for anything much bigger than 16's (before you all start, yes i know i've got 18s

) cause it means major arch work and the ride isn't brilliant, it sounds like performance is more important to you, so a wide set of 15s would be best (i can't believe i just said that!

)

jakethesnake · Post by **jakethesnake** » Sun Jun 08, 2003 9:35 pm

Hello and welcome.
I have a K&N panel filter in the standard airbox on my 1.4 16V, better than an induction kit which generally don't suit VW's.
Sort your suspension out first, it will let you explore the power you do have much better and more safely.
I've heard that vernier pulleys suit the 1.4 and 1.6 16V twin cam engines.

chris