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by marky9074
Wed Sep 26, 2018 11:56 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: A Pillar Trim Removal
Replies: 19
Views: 19770

Re: A Pillar Trim Removal

I know the instructions say from the top, but to me I don't understand why there is an enlarged slot for the first clip. The only way you could release the first clip (via the larger slot) is to slide it up. However, that said, the way the clips are slotted into the mouldings, the only way they woul...
by marky9074
Tue Sep 25, 2018 10:20 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: A Pillar Trim Removal
Replies: 19
Views: 19770

Re: A Pillar Trim Removal

Sorry to resurrect this thread, but thought I would share my experience today. Managed to get passenger side off with brute force OK, but the driver side middle clip mount completely snapped off the a-pillar and the lower clip the plastic lip to the clip holder snapped off.... :cry: Looking at the v...
by marky9074
Wed Aug 22, 2018 9:54 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Plug and Play Sound system (Sub and Amp)
Replies: 84
Views: 26497

Re: Plug and Play Sound system (Sub and Amp)

You would think, but for sure the tweeters in the pillars are sounding worse now than when I had the stock set up without the Helix amp.
by marky9074
Wed Aug 22, 2018 9:18 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Plug and Play Sound system (Sub and Amp)
Replies: 84
Views: 26497

Re: Plug and Play Sound system (Sub and Amp)

Just managed to fit this yesterday. I guess it was one of those once you know how to do it it's easy. However, there was plenty of cursing throughout. Probably the worst bit was getting the trim back on again (once the cable was run to the boot).... Cutting one of the ty-raps on the infotainment loo...
by marky9074
Thu Feb 22, 2018 12:35 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Plug and Play Sound system (Sub and Amp)
Replies: 84
Views: 26497

Re: Plug and Play Sound system (Sub and Amp)

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F322906796467 I bought this set - the little metal keys remove the radio from within the glovebox itself (the MIB is held into a casing within the glovebox). Then you need a terminal tool to push the wires out. As I s...
by marky9074
Fri Feb 16, 2018 12:36 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Plug and Play Sound system (Sub and Amp)
Replies: 84
Views: 26497

Re: Plug and Play Sound system (Sub and Amp)

Sorry to revisit this, but just got around to fitting. So do I also need the special tools/keys to pull out the infotainment system (or does it come out when the glove box comes out? Cheers, Mark Yes, the GTI already has the "variable boot floor" fitted. http://www.golfvigti.com/upload/dir...
by marky9074
Fri Feb 16, 2018 12:34 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: GTI
Replies: 46
Views: 14276

Re: My Shadow Blue GTI

Thanks for that. I thought this might have some more detail/info, but see it is the same as in the box. Hope it all makes sense once I pull the glove box out...
by marky9074
Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:57 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: GTI
Replies: 46
Views: 14276

Re: My Shadow Blue GTI

Just replying here too.. anybody still got that install pdf, as the link seems broken.

Cheers,

Mark
by marky9074
Tue Nov 07, 2017 8:05 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: VW authorised Tuners
Replies: 14
Views: 3912

Re: VW authorised Tuners

I just stumbled across this when on a Q5 forum...

https://www.racechip.co.uk/shop/vw/polo ... 320nm.html

Seems to have a two year warranty too...

Edit: That said, it seems to be a two channel box, whilst the DTUK is four.
by marky9074
Fri Oct 27, 2017 7:48 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Evo* VW Polo GTI 6C DSG 1.8T Stage 1 - AUS
Replies: 36
Views: 7805

Re: Evo* VW Polo GTI 6C DSG 1.8T Stage 1 - AUS

Also intrigued by the retro carplay :) I did wonder about getting the voice control working, but was told it was licensed and there was no coding way around it. Frustrated that when browsing music on a USB stick the +/- and left and right buttons do a track change, rather than being able to browse u...
by marky9074
Thu Oct 26, 2017 9:21 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: VW authorised Tuners
Replies: 14
Views: 3912

Re: VW authorised Tuners

This OEM+ mapping states that it can be totally reversed back to stock...
by marky9074
Thu Oct 26, 2017 8:44 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Evo* VW Polo GTI 6C DSG 1.8T Stage 1 - AUS
Replies: 36
Views: 7805

Re: Evo* VW Polo GTI 6C DSG 1.8T Stage 1 - AUS

Hi there, Would be interested in what is in the OEM+ Stage 1 as there is little info over here. I was looking through their web site yesterday to see what parts would fit the 1.8 GTI (seems some will). Cheers, Mark Check the info here mate. All I know is the smile that puts on my face every time I ...
by marky9074
Wed Oct 25, 2017 8:28 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Evo* VW Polo GTI 6C DSG 1.8T Stage 1 - AUS
Replies: 36
Views: 7805

Re: Evo* VW Polo GTI 6C DSG 1.8T Stage 1 - AUS

Hi there,

Would be interested in what is in the OEM+ Stage 1 as there is little info over here. I was looking through their web site yesterday to see what parts would fit the 1.8 GTI (seems some will).

Cheers,

Mark
by marky9074
Tue Oct 24, 2017 11:07 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: VW authorised Tuners
Replies: 14
Views: 3912

Re: VW authorised Tuners

Says their OEM+ is in beta testing... promising though
by marky9074
Tue Oct 24, 2017 9:55 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Plug and Play Sound system (Sub and Amp)
Replies: 84
Views: 26497

Re: Plug and Play Sound system (Sub and Amp)

Thanks for that. I have a decent set of trim tools now having installed the armrest, but I'd forgotten about needing the terminal tool. I noticed when I first looked at the German page it said that the longer mounting thread and bypass dongle were extra. Did you get/need these?

Cheers,

Mark