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by PoloGTInoob
Fri May 17, 2024 9:21 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Tyre advice
Replies: 9
Views: 1327

Re: Tyre advice

@PoloGTInoob; Sorry, can’t recommend specific brands enough of all weather / all season tyres as I’ve never bought them. I have Michelin PS4 (summer tyres) on my GTI+ and they’ve been good IMHO; much better than the factory Bridgestones that were fitted by VW in the factory. Hey, reopening this aft...
by PoloGTInoob
Thu May 02, 2024 11:36 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Polo GTI confused gearbox
Replies: 19
Views: 1434

Re: Polo GTI confused gearbox

Wow that's very good MPG, I'm jealous. The most I've had on a drive is just over 50MPG while driving thru Cornwall at ~50 to 60mph. Didn't think 58mpg was possible!
by PoloGTInoob
Thu Apr 25, 2024 5:10 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Match vs SEL, Facelift vs not... what to choose?!
Replies: 5
Views: 814

Re: Match vs SEL, Facelift vs not... what to choose?!

If you're looking for a Polo DSG, why not consider the GTI?
by PoloGTInoob
Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:02 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: erractic fuel consumption
Replies: 5
Views: 712

Re: erractic fuel consumption

Clutching at straws here but could it be the wind? 60MPG might have been with a 10MPH tailwind, 49MPG with a 10MPH headwind. Otherwise, i cant help but i feel you will struggle to get an answer to this Just googled and found this: "Headwinds and crosswinds significantly increase aerodynamic dra...
by PoloGTInoob
Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:00 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Polo GTI confused gearbox
Replies: 19
Views: 1434

Re: Polo GTI confused gearbox

TrebleTA wrote: Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:50 am if you are in sports mode it will hold the rev as it will think your takening a bend
Yes, it could be this, but its still just a weird experience driving down a straight road at 30mph with the gearbox stuck in 2nd at 4000rpm.
by PoloGTInoob
Wed Apr 24, 2024 8:03 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Polo GTI confused gearbox
Replies: 19
Views: 1434

Re: Polo GTI confused gearbox

Wow, you have a GTI and don't accelerate hard :D No, the usual routes I drive are so congested and the roads are single carriageway, so most of the time it’s only possible to go with the flow of the traffic. IMHO there are limited opportunities to use a GTI to its full potential, so I won’t be repl...
by PoloGTInoob
Tue Apr 23, 2024 7:56 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Polo GTI confused gearbox
Replies: 19
Views: 1434

Re: Polo GTI confused gearbox

Wow, you have a GTI and don't accelerate hard :D

It's only 20k miles but was like this since I got it with 10k on clock
by PoloGTInoob
Tue Apr 23, 2024 7:42 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Polo GTI confused gearbox
Replies: 19
Views: 1434

Polo GTI confused gearbox

I have a 2020 Polo GTI DSG and when you drive normally the gearbox is pretty smooth and slick. However, when I drive it hard I notice major shortcomings. 1) if I accelerate hard eg. 0 to 40mph and then come off the throttle as I need to stop accelerating, the gearbox gets confused and will just sit ...
by PoloGTInoob
Tue Apr 23, 2024 7:38 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: erractic fuel consumption
Replies: 5
Views: 712

Re: erractic fuel consumption

Does the car show your average speed? Could be heavier traffic leading to a less efficient speed and more stop start?
by PoloGTInoob
Mon Apr 22, 2024 1:18 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Polo GTI "whistle" sound
Replies: 9
Views: 970

Re: Polo GTI "whistle" sound

One thing I should clarify is the sound goes away completely if you turn the engine off and will resume immediately when it's turned back on. But it's not affected by turning the infotainment system on or off, which might rule it out.
by PoloGTInoob
Sun Apr 21, 2024 10:17 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Polo GTI "whistle" sound
Replies: 9
Views: 970

Re: Polo GTI "whistle" sound

I wonder if this could be it. It would make sense that the infotainment fan would only come on after I've been driving for a while. It continues when I turn the system off but you'd expect the fan to continue anyway.
by PoloGTInoob
Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:31 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Polo GTI "whistle" sound
Replies: 9
Views: 970

Re: Polo GTI "whistle" sound

The fan and AC are off. I had a listen under the bonnet and couldn't hear the noise. I even let the engine warm up so that the engine (radiator) fan came on but couldn't hear it.
by PoloGTInoob
Thu Apr 18, 2024 9:43 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Polo GTI "whistle" sound
Replies: 9
Views: 970

Polo GTI "whistle" sound

Hey guys I posted about this before and no one could hear the sound in my video so im going to try again :D I have a Polo GTI which is otherwise fine and has just had a minor service (oil change) at VW. However, intermittently, it makes a weird high pitched whining or whistle sound. It only happens ...
by PoloGTInoob
Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:12 pm
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: New Polo GTI Query
Replies: 13
Views: 1370

Re: New Polo GTI Query

I briefly had the soundaktor rattle issue on my 2020 gti after the bonnet had been removed to be resprayed. It only happened in sport mode, but I found that simply rubbing the speaker by the windscreen fixed the issue - maybe the speaker was very slightly loose. I use eco mode for engine sound anywa...
by PoloGTInoob
Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:59 am
Forum: MK10 and MK11 (AW/BZ) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Oil change schedule
Replies: 4
Views: 962

Oil change schedule

hi guys on my Polo GTI+, the infotainment system tells me when im due an oil change. It will say "XX days or XX miles" Is this a smart estimate based on usage of the car ie. revs, load, temps etc or is dumb ie. based on time and mileage? I havent yet taken the time to see if the due time c...