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by BratManGTi
Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:28 pm
Forum: DIY Guides
Topic: CHANGE THE TEMPERTURE SENDER all u need seem to not know how
Replies: 11
Views: 3109

david burton wrote:remember to do this when the car has been not running for over 2 hours!
dont do it if the car is hot doesnt matter what time its been running for as th ecu selfcalibrates to the new sender
and if it playes up just disconnect your battery overnight
instant cure in the morning
by BratManGTi
Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:25 pm
Forum: MK4 (6N) Polo - Years 1994-1999
Topic: New engine conversion/Bike carbs
Replies: 55
Views: 8413

u cannot just compare the size of the bores for a start multipoint injection has injectors that can suply s**t loads of fuel a carb has a rout from the fuel inlet around the iner of the float chanmber and in, this is the bit u have to be sure about im not comenting on any other carbs especially kehi...
by BratManGTi
Sat Mar 01, 2008 4:20 pm
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: 1.4 16v modifying
Replies: 7
Views: 1871

chrisritchie wrote:ok thanks for the help :D do you think i would i need a new ecu or is the standerd one ok for that sort of power?
its would be best to remap the ECU as i said
by BratManGTi
Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:35 pm
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: 1.4 16v modifying
Replies: 7
Views: 1871

i would like 130-160 bhp but i dont what to spend more than £1500 on her and i am doing the work myself and i am going to rebild the engine. thanks for any help for 1.5k the best thing i can say to do is deside whether you want to stay N/A if u do cams filter and pipe for a start then look at rema...
by BratManGTi
Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:01 pm
Forum: MK4 (6N) Polo - Years 1994-1999
Topic: update and pics
Replies: 22
Views: 3566

looks a little less tha 60mm cannot tell but they are multifit wheels
thats the problem
personally i would change them so much easier
by BratManGTi
Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:24 pm
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: 1.4 16v modifying
Replies: 7
Views: 1871

Re: 1.4 16v modifying

chrisritchie wrote:hello :D i am looking at modifying my mk4 1.4 16v engine and dont know which engine parts work well to getter could someone help me :oops:

thanks for any help chris
what do u want a 20hp increase or a 200hp increse
you after a filter or a turbo
how much you goto spend
can u do it your self?
by BratManGTi
Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:18 pm
Forum: MK4 (6N) Polo - Years 1994-1999
Topic: update and pics
Replies: 22
Views: 3566

when i sed inside i ment the inside of the outside arches if that makes sense, wow im confusing things. mine are wolface octane races, and i have been assured by 3 companies that the fit like a charm. it is literally a couple of mm that it is scraping on the OUTSIDE (lol) arches and when i spoke to...
by BratManGTi
Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:13 pm
Forum: MK4 (6N) Polo - Years 1994-1999
Topic: 6n questions
Replies: 13
Views: 2186

get on the good old ebay your will get anything you want
and it will be cheap
my side inicators were £15
cant argue with that
by BratManGTi
Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:11 pm
Forum: MK4 (6N) Polo - Years 1994-1999
Topic: Time for a new backbox!! Need some help!!, Off the shelf opt
Replies: 8
Views: 1631

So how much do you reckon it will set me back for a new backbox?? reckon I could get what im after for £150 ish?? yer around the 150 mark will sort you out as you will only need a small box and a tail pipe i had a whole system with 2 boxes and tailpipe was also very large bore pipe at 3" for ...
by BratManGTi
Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:09 pm
Forum: MK4 (6N) Polo - Years 1994-1999
Topic: update and pics
Replies: 22
Views: 3566

yer they were brand new. im taking her down to a body shop on sat and they sed that they are gonna take a rubber hammer to the inside arches so is doesnt distort the outside, its free so i sed i would let them have a go. reason for the rubber hammer out look is that they informed me that with the s...
by BratManGTi
Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:01 pm
Forum: ICE
Topic: Replacing speakers on my 6N
Replies: 8
Views: 9118

Re: Replacing speakers on my 6N

Heya, I wont be the first to say, that the oem speakers in the tweeters and doors suck. I'm using a sony head unit right now and I don't think I can handle listening to tinny, trebly, thin sound. I'm on a budget of around £60 and I'm looking to upgrade the speakers in the doors and front tweeters....
by BratManGTi
Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:52 pm
Forum: MK4 (6N) Polo - Years 1994-1999
Topic: Time for a new backbox!! Need some help!!, Off the shelf opt
Replies: 8
Views: 1631

rydale13 wrote:cheers for that m8 ill take a look!! thnkin about it im sure there is a few in brum!!
im sure there is i use the telford one not far from brum

i cannot stress enough how good they really are
by BratManGTi
Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:50 pm
Forum: MK4 (6N) Polo - Years 1994-1999
Topic: update and pics
Replies: 22
Views: 3566

so they are hitting your outer arch not good may only be a little scrub but the coppers love srubbing tyres you will b looking at section 40A of the drivers act 1988 (driving a car in a condition that maybe dangerous to you your passengers or other road users) (blowout) the £100 on arch roling a G ...
by BratManGTi
Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:42 pm
Forum: MK4 (6N) Polo - Years 1994-1999
Topic: Time for a new backbox!! Need some help!!, Off the shelf opt
Replies: 8
Views: 1631

right first of all never go for the supersrint it never fits the amount of people that have them and they are sat on the p*** you would not beleive my mate criss spent 1K on his supersrint full engine back system we heated it up had leaver bars on it and everything no good what i will say it find yo...
by BratManGTi
Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:33 pm
Forum: MK4 (6N) Polo - Years 1994-1999
Topic: car constantly needing water
Replies: 6
Views: 1292

You'll get the coolant from a stealer or possibly an independant vw garage. Have a good look over the engine/ hoses for any leaks and look around the water pump for any signs of leakage too, but at that mileage it could be the cylinder head gasket. just use a prestone coolant get it from motorworld...