2014 spec. BlueGT finally here :)

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Re: 2014 spec. BlueGT finally here :)

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thanks for the reply smurftech, interestingly i've just had a call from my dealer, swindon (inchape) and my car is due for a recall, not too sure on the criteria for this mines an August 2014 plate in black 3 door, the only detail they can give me is something around the ECU and a bit of a shaky clutch, now this might explain why even coasting on a 40 mile (mainly flat journey in 2cyl mode more often than not) i can only get 50 odd max.

So guys, it might worth a call to your dealership (unless you've had one already) they are going to give me a consultation before and after to explain the changes etc etc. they mentioned 'engine optimisation' on the phone so i hope i haven't got a few more horses than i should of and they are being taken away, we'll see what happens and i will update this thread (going in next friday)

interested to know if anyone else gets a phone call.

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Would anyone with a 2014 Polo BlueGt please have a look at their VIN number and check the 7th and 8th digits. Mine are 6R. Should this not be 6C for the latest version ??

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Rik762 wrote:Would anyone with a 2014 Polo BlueGt please have a look at their VIN number and check the 7th and 8th digits. Mine are 6R. Should this not be 6C for the latest version ??

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I can confirm my 2014 BGT is also 6R at 7th and 8th characters along the VIN - but no idea if it should be 6C or not.
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Thanks Wobbs. It's good not to be alone.
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6R is the chassis code isn't it, and the 6C is still rolling on a 6R chassis so I'm guessing that's why?
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Very good thinking Mr Tooks. That makes a lot of sense.
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Tooks wrote:6R is the chassis code isn't it, and the 6C is still rolling on a 6R chassis so I'm guessing that's why?
6C is the faceliftet 6R. The letter has changed due to all the electrics has been upgraded.
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Mart!n-GTI-DK wrote:
Tooks wrote:6R is the chassis code isn't it, and the 6C is still rolling on a 6R chassis so I'm guessing that's why?
6C is the faceliftet 6R. The letter has changed due to all the electrics has been upgraded.
I know that, I was just suggesting an idea as to why the VIN Numbers still state 6R rather than 6C, if indeed the two examples mentioned above are typical.

Does anybody know when VIN numbers are stamped into the shells? If it's shortly after they've been pressed and welded, then I can well imagine there being a few shells in the line that get all the 6C bits fitted. I can't imagine they turn the production of shells off so precisely for a mid cycle facelift.
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