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Sat Sep 22, 2018 11:56 am
Photo Hosting is now enabled
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Hi All
We've taken the decision to allow users to upload images to the site to save you having to host them externally
In order to do this, when...
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Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:42 am
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Last post by gourtz
Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:01 am
LED Replacement Door Pins
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by
ximon »
Sat Mar 18, 2006 11:28 pm
as many know the door pins are a security issue, so i replaced mine with red 8mm leds to fit in with my scheme, fit as below:
note: will only work...
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Last post by joejs90
Thu Dec 06, 2007 11:42 am
Fitting LED's to a 6n instrument cluster
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by
CraigMK4 »
Thu Nov 01, 2007 9:41 pm
Ok, so i have tried many times to change the colour of my clocks from green to blue. There's a great guide on here, but for some reason whatever i...
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Last post by CraigMK4
Wed Dec 05, 2007 11:43 am
Upgrading your BMC Cold Air Feed
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by
Mouse_GTI »
Fri Jan 19, 2007 4:27 pm
This is just a basic guide to upgrading your cold air feed by replacing the OE feed and the piping supplied with the BMC kit.
First you need some...
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Last post by Mouse_GTI
Sat Dec 01, 2007 10:56 am
Joe's guide to lowering :D
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JoeG07 »
Sat Sep 01, 2007 1:21 am
Lowering your car is a great way to drastically improve its aesthetics, and can also improve the handling. I’ve written this guide based on my own...
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Last post by Hardcore
Thu Nov 29, 2007 4:36 pm
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Last post by Hardcore
Thu Nov 29, 2007 4:32 pm
New DIY Boot Light Guide!!!!
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by
Ian_R »
Fri Nov 23, 2007 4:02 pm
Parts Required ;
T10-PCB-Wxx White LED Lamp x 2 ( )
With the Exchange rate is a good buy from the states, i aint seen anywhere that sells them in...
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Last post by Ian_R
Sun Nov 25, 2007 4:53 pm
boot lighting DIY guide
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by
logistix »
Thu Feb 15, 2007 7:30 pm
I put together this little guide about changing the boot light of the Polo with some super bright leds. Although it isn't very specific, it should...
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Last post by lpmucks
Wed Nov 21, 2007 1:37 pm
debadging please !!! :lol:
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lpmucks »
Sun Nov 18, 2007 10:10 pm
hey guys was wondering if someone could post a diy guide of debadging the back sings like polo 1.4cl and the black rubbers on the doors all the links...
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Last post by lpmucks
Wed Nov 21, 2007 1:33 pm
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Last post by young dubber
Sat Nov 03, 2007 8:20 pm
bad boy bonnet step by step please!
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by
polo_gypsie »
Sat Jun 02, 2007 5:32 pm
im sure, infact i know people must of asked a million times before :lol: buuuuuuttttt.................................... does ne 1 have a step by...
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Last post by kersh
Fri Nov 02, 2007 9:36 am
Answers From The Oil Expert Part 2
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by
oilman »
Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:03 am
Hello all,
As a follow on from our last post on questions and answers from John Rowland we now have part 2 for those that crave more “oily...
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Last post by bstardchild
Mon Oct 22, 2007 10:17 am
Remote Central Locking (mk5)
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h4r1s »
Sat Jun 09, 2007 12:34 am
This guide is for this kit from ebay
Car - Mk5(6n2), not sure if any other polos have the same colour wires, but what you can do is check in...
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Last post by Berseker
Mon Oct 08, 2007 3:00 pm
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Last post by david burton
Fri Oct 05, 2007 7:55 pm
Answers From The Oil Expert
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oilman »
Fri Oct 05, 2007 2:56 pm
But not from us this time!
We get asked many oil related questions every day and decided to put some of the most frequently asked ones to an Oil...
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Last post by oilman
Fri Oct 05, 2007 2:56 pm
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Last post by Vw_Technik
Tue Oct 02, 2007 3:54 pm
Wheel polishing?
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by
PoloGTi »
Fri Apr 22, 2005 10:56 am
Anybody with any experience prepared to do a write up?
Pwease
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Last post by alexperkins
Sat Sep 29, 2007 7:52 pm
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Last post by 8080
Wed Sep 19, 2007 8:18 pm
6n2 Shortening Door Pins, anyone?
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by
Kristof_clg »
Sat Sep 01, 2007 10:14 pm
I think i read about it somewhere, shortening the door pins so they look like the VW Golf ones, that don't stick out when the car is locked....
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Last post by Tim_GTi
Tue Sep 11, 2007 12:05 pm
Gearoil F.A.Q'S
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oilman »
Fri Sep 07, 2007 3:27 pm
We are often asked why don’t you do an article on Gear Oils? Well, an article would be very complex but here are the answers to a few FAQ’s that...
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Last post by oilman
Fri Sep 07, 2007 3:27 pm
Upholstery fitting
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mjmills »
Sun Aug 26, 2007 12:13 pm
does anyone know how easy it would be to fit new seat upholtry myself (assuming i have the seat upolsterys already made, and i am just fitting them)
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Last post by mjmills
Sun Aug 26, 2007 12:13 pm
9N3 rear lights on a 9N RHD cars
by
stig247 »
Sat Aug 25, 2007 4:06 pm
its an updated guide of the previous one as that did not make any sense as it was for LHD cars
firstly remove the rear light cluster, a small...
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Last post by stig247
Sat Aug 25, 2007 4:06 pm
Programmable Intermittent Wipers
by
8080 »
Sat Aug 25, 2007 11:39 am
This applies to Mks 3,4,5 as far as I know. My instructions apply to the Mk5. I'll add pictures later when I find my camera. This is a mod that a lot...
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Last post by 8080
Sat Aug 25, 2007 11:39 am
bonnet hinge
by
ck6uk »
Fri Aug 17, 2007 5:22 pm
guys ive tried, i really have i just cant get the hing off my bonnet - battery side
the actual hinge is bent ( battery side ) do i have to strip...
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Last post by ck6uk
Fri Aug 17, 2007 5:22 pm
Wheels??
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by
MW »
Sun Aug 05, 2007 7:07 am
Just bought a new 1.2 polo 04 plate
But it doesnt have alloys?!?!?
Where is the best place to get them from and how do I know if they will fit??...
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Last post by Hardcore
Mon Aug 13, 2007 12:39 am
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Last post by RUM4MO
Fri Jul 20, 2007 8:50 pm
new armrest
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sapphireflame »
Fri Jul 20, 2007 2:57 pm
chris has given me the armrest he bought o try in my 9n before i buy one....problem is he's left me to fit it on my own...and i'm the most...
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Last post by dino
Fri Jul 20, 2007 5:12 pm
Removing seats
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by
JPR_polo_gti »
Mon Jul 16, 2007 10:15 pm
anybody know the best way to remove the seats from a 6n2 polo gti, just want to give them a good clean and if it's easy to take them out I'll do it...
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Last post by JPR_polo_gti
Tue Jul 17, 2007 12:06 am
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Last post by Grum
Sun Jul 08, 2007 9:29 pm
Steering wheel swop
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seanm »
Sat Jan 06, 2007 2:12 pm
Looking for any info on changing my mk7 polo gti steering wheel to a momo item, apparently there is a bit of re-wiring for the airbag as its not just...
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Last post by chrisash32
Tue Jul 03, 2007 12:56 pm
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Last post by Hardcore
Tue Jul 03, 2007 12:44 pm
Lookin for VM8 Torq bit
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by
portopolo »
Wed Jun 06, 2007 12:38 pm
If anyone knows where I can get one of these so I can split my BBS rims please let me know!
Cheers Neil
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Last post by bstardchild
Mon Jun 25, 2007 11:15 am
rear lights
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mattyy »
Fri Jun 01, 2007 2:05 pm
Guys,
I bought White hella led lights, sprayed red tint, apart from the led section. the lights look heavy...but............
fog light is white,...
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Last post by JoeG07
Sat Jun 23, 2007 11:41 pm
help:S?
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Hardcore »
Thu Jun 14, 2007 10:47 pm
not sure if i shud post this n here, but im not sure where else to ask questions:S
ermm. i on a 1.4 , 1997 polo. just wanted to know does anyone...
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Last post by Hardcore
Thu Jun 14, 2007 11:03 pm
Colour Code Rear Badge
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by
ModifiedMadness »
Sat Apr 15, 2006 4:32 pm
This is my first DIY Guide so be nice :lol:
Apologies for the lack of pictures but here's a run through of how I did it.
Best bet is to buy a new...
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Last post by nafeGTI
Sat May 26, 2007 12:27 pm
6n rear wiper
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by
trikstar »
Mon Aug 14, 2006 10:19 pm
i noticed that my rear wiper washer nozzle is facing down and also nothing comes out. i tried to turn it around but nothing....anyone have any ideas...
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Last post by Yourmum90
Thu May 24, 2007 5:48 pm
how to do window tinting????
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by
JoeG07 »
Wed May 02, 2007 4:05 pm
well basically i can't afford to pay £150 for my car to be proffesionally tinted, so attempted it myself. i can get the film on the glass perfect,...
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Last post by darranwrx
Thu May 10, 2007 8:25 pm
Sunglasses Holder?
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Yourmum90 »
Tue Apr 17, 2007 6:24 pm
Where can i find this MOD any idea? i am looking for a version to fit a Polo GTI MK7 (new) any ideas?
Picture is not mine taken from another...
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Last post by mbenz1
Sat Apr 21, 2007 10:30 am
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Last post by brew1988
Fri Apr 20, 2007 2:19 pm
wiring help needed
by
mk1 g40 »
Tue Mar 13, 2007 8:43 pm
just put a 1990 g40 engine in my 1983 1lire classic. everthing ready but not sure about wiring it in. do have both dash and engine looms. could work...
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Last post by mk1 g40
Tue Mar 13, 2007 8:43 pm
g60 brakes on 6n2
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by
h84tyg »
Sun Feb 18, 2007 11:51 pm
can anyone tell me what is needed to fit theses brakes?
cheers
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Last post by Geezer
Tue Mar 06, 2007 12:15 pm
Engine guide TDI
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by
bombertdi »
Fri Feb 16, 2007 3:02 pm
Is it possible if someone could make a small guide showing all the main components of a tdi engine.
With photos if possible.
This is my first turbo...
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Last post by RichardBW
Tue Feb 20, 2007 11:10 pm
number plate recess on boot
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by
quality name »
Sat Jan 27, 2007 4:41 pm
rite first things first, today seemed like a gd day to take the lettering off me boot, all went well thanks to a guide off here then wen i was...
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Last post by warrmr
Sun Jan 28, 2007 1:59 pm
GTI Suspension...
by
mattyy »
Wed Jan 24, 2007 6:09 pm
Guys,
Another Query!!
I just purchased a Polo GTI 51 plate PI springs for £100.
Will they go onto my 1.4 Xreg TDi????
Mattyy
North London
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Last post by mattyy
Wed Jan 24, 2007 6:09 pm
How-to: Polo 6N/6N2: Sunglassesholder
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by
Speedlaw »
Mon Dec 16, 2002 10:58 am
Here's how to install a New Beetle/Golf/Bora sunglassesholder in your 6N (mark 4) Polo. This is about the simplest mod known to man. Works on the...
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Last post by Redline
Tue Jan 16, 2007 10:52 pm
9N - Cubby Box Mod
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by
mole »
Thu Jun 19, 2003 12:19 pm
Polo 9N 2002
Cubby Box
Download the PDF file for offline reference and printing.
Also, get the reader if you don't have it already:
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Last post by Jamo
Mon Jan 15, 2007 12:20 pm
4 stud to 5 stud
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mattyy »
Tue Jan 02, 2007 8:41 am
Guys,
I need some advice!!!
I have an X reg 1.4Tdi polo, and I have just bought brand new Audi TT 17inch 5 spoke alloys from a showroom for Dirt...
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Last post by mattyy
Sat Jan 06, 2007 12:02 am
exaust how to
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by
polo2k »
Thu Jan 16, 2003 9:05 pm
heres how to make your very own gehtto performance back box that dosent sound to bad.
firstly raise the car safely (see safty in the how to...
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Last post by The_phat_controlleruk
Fri Dec 29, 2006 10:04 pm
How to test ABS on your desk
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by
zakimaci »
Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:12 pm
Hy ... I'm not from UK ... but I have few experiencies in car electronics.
I have a 6n2 1.4i 16V and 2 days ago I repaired my ABS ...
Look at the...
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Last post by zakimaci
Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:04 am
Colour coding your GTi Splitter
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by
h4r1s »
Wed May 03, 2006 4:30 pm
This is my first DIY guide so feel free add anything that i have missed,
Right, first the tools you will need...
1)Sandpaper
2)wet&dry (50p a...
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Last post by djsimmy
Fri Oct 27, 2006 10:53 am
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Sun Oct 01, 2006 1:39 pm
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