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- Fri Jul 18, 2014 9:49 am
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Running on empty
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7911
Re: Running on empty
NO....i do the same, some guys keep their tanks on empty (in case of highjackings) so the thieves can't get far with your car
- Tue Jul 15, 2014 12:42 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Why 6C?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1633
Re: Why 6C?
Maybe 6c is suppossed to sound like "sexy" - sorry lame joke.
- Thu Jun 12, 2014 12:55 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Bulb recommendations
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2744
Re: Bulb recommendations
Phillips Diamond or Crystal vision 5000k - and yes i too have the same complaints, it doesn't do much in the rain (not that it rain's all that much in SA)
- Mon May 12, 2014 9:27 am
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Polo 6R Lowering Springs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1984
Re: Polo 6R Lowering Springs
I beg to differ - my Eibach from VW is 1 finger gap all round
- Fri May 09, 2014 10:35 am
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: OK daytime running lights now
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7165
Re: OK daytime running lights now
Well in SA we don't have DRL - so when we turn on the car the onyl thing that lights up is the Dash - taht's it. Now if we want to put on our parks and taillights and rear number plate lights we have to turn the light switch to the right once, then again to activate the low headlights and then pull ...
- Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:47 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Was 2 Zone climate ever available on a 6R
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1533
Re: Was 2 Zone climate ever available on a 6R
So all in all - a very unhealthy cabin with all the different temps going on inside
- Fri Apr 11, 2014 12:43 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Need help; urgent.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1326
Re: Need help; urgent.
it does.... ive done this
- Tue Apr 08, 2014 1:36 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Polo 6R/6C Photo Gallery
- Replies: 630
- Views: 689947
Re: Polo 6r Photo Gallery
My polo from South Africa - photographer still busy with the other pics.
- Mon Nov 11, 2013 10:04 am
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: One for the painters - Painting "dimply" plastic
- Replies: 3
- Views: 757
Re: One for the painters - Painting "dimply" plastic
I'd give it a coat of paint, wet sand then another coat and repeat...until you do the clrea gloss and do that as well...tedious process to get a "piano black" look
- Tue Nov 05, 2013 11:38 am
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Cautionary VW lowering spring story (farce)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3497
Re: Cautionary VW lowering spring story (farce)
Point taken but as with any mods - you do so at your own risk, i agree that VW wouldn't release any parts that can cause danger. Ultimatetly you have 2 choices: 1. mod the car knowing that the part you fitted is incorrect and pray everytime you use the vehicle OR 2. wait until such time there is a p...
- Wed Oct 23, 2013 12:42 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: opinions please! - 16inch wheels on 6R
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4883
Re: opinions please! - 16inch wheels on 6R
I'm rolling on 17s with VW eiback drop and the ride is stiffer yer but not far from stock...
- Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:42 am
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: gloss or matt black alloy wheels
- Replies: 28
- Views: 14510
Re: gloss or matt black alloy wheels
Seems everyone put black rims on white cars, should have go for something like Bronze, copper, gold or gun metallic! I second that! Bronze wheels on a white car is very unique Gold looks epic - look at this Polo with gold rims http://www.photostand.co.za/images/23xjrtz9tkwifks88eg.jpg http://www.ph...
- Wed Aug 21, 2013 12:42 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Polo 1.2 TDi Match (First car!)
- Replies: 89
- Views: 17162
Re: Polo 1.2 TDi Match (First car!)
A rough idea of how your polo should look with the second choice in rims - that is with a 35mm VW/Eibach drop.
- Wed Aug 21, 2013 9:41 am
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Red 1.6tdi, low and getting there
- Replies: 42
- Views: 9458
Re: Red 1.6tdi, low and getting there
They not that cheap - even their in country courier costs from Jhb to Cape Town is like R500 for a R700 item....WTF???
I shudder to think what they would charge to ship to your side of the pond.
I shudder to think what they would charge to ship to your side of the pond.
- Wed Aug 21, 2013 9:06 am
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Show us your Lowered 6R's
- Replies: 74
- Views: 21948
Re: Show us your Lowered 6R's
35mm eibach from VW mate.