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by Bobupndown
Mon Jan 29, 2024 10:03 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Gti grill
Replies: 3
Views: 554

Re: Gti grill

That's what I thought although the company says it won't??? They sent me a link for one for a GTD which they say will fit. Looks exactly the same shape to me? Confused. Might just order the GTI one https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266250047590?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=n92...
by Bobupndown
Sat Jan 27, 2024 12:03 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Gti grill
Replies: 3
Views: 554

Gti grill

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165943965593?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=eu_gbd8osqo&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=y81JhdClQN-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Would this grill fit all 6R models? The ad says not for standard model but I assume that's just becaus...
by Bobupndown
Thu Jan 25, 2024 7:48 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: R line front bumper different from standard?
Replies: 0
Views: 411

R line front bumper different from standard?

My son has had a minor bump into the back of another car. Minor damage to bumper, grill and 1 headlight. Easily fixable, probably more cheaply than his £800 insurance excess will cost. I see multiple second hand bumpers and even some new aftermarket bumpers already painted. Just querying is there mu...
by Bobupndown
Mon Jan 08, 2024 10:54 pm
Forum: I used to own a Polo, but now I own a...
Topic: Skoda Octavia MK4 2023, 2.0TDi DSG Ambition
Replies: 59
Views: 11360

Re: Skoda Octavia MK4 2023, 2.0TDi DSG Ambition

Is your lease company aware of the modifications you are making to their car? :shock:
by Bobupndown
Sun Dec 31, 2023 3:18 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Key Batt Message
Replies: 13
Views: 2110

Re: Key Batt Message

Just replaced 4 batteries in 2 sets of VW keys, Polo & Tiguan, as the Tiguan was giving a low battery warning. Used Panasonic batteries. No problem since.
by Bobupndown
Sat Dec 30, 2023 6:27 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Prevent low beam from turning on as drl
Replies: 10
Views: 1244

Re: Prevent low beam from turning on as drl

Thanks guys, in the end I just bent the pin so that it no longer goes into the connector. DRL headlights off, the bulbs will perhaps last longer now.
by Bobupndown
Mon Dec 25, 2023 1:43 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Prevent low beam from turning on as drl
Replies: 10
Views: 1244

Re: Prevent low beam from turning on as drl

Anyone got an image of the switch showing pin to remove?
Do the pins easily pull out?
by Bobupndown
Mon Jan 23, 2023 7:54 am
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Control-arm bushing
Replies: 59
Views: 8548

Re: Control-arm bushing

+1 ...although I also think it's worth installing the completely new control arms. I considered new arms but the front bush is fine on both of them, as is the ball joint. The arms aren't rusty or in need of physical replacement. The 2 Febi bushes were only £13. New arms would be £80+. I think this ...
by Bobupndown
Sun Jan 22, 2023 7:26 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: polo 6r goes left
Replies: 11
Views: 959

Re: polo 6r goes left

Fat wrote: Thu Jan 12, 2023 8:28 pm Had the same thing on my MOT before Christmas and what do you know my car veered left while on single track road and I crashed my motor into a tree lmao
Crashing my car into a tree would tend to gave the complete opposite effect of lmao, in fact I'd be absolutely f*****g raging 😤
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by Bobupndown
Sun Jan 22, 2023 7:03 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Control-arm bushing
Replies: 59
Views: 8548

Re: Control-arm bushing

Thanks. Images added.
Didn't actually drive it after I finished but its gonna be a big improvement given the state of the old ones.
by Bobupndown
Sun Jan 22, 2023 6:12 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Control-arm bushing
Replies: 59
Views: 8548

Re: Control-arm bushing

Did these bushes today. Used the solid Audi TT type. Old ones were in bad state, especially drivers side on which the rubber was almost totally detached from the metal ring. With the arm out of the car I was able to remove the rubber by hand!. :shock: Didn't have a bush removal or fitting tool but m...
by Bobupndown
Sun Jan 22, 2023 5:42 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Fuel filter
Replies: 7
Views: 753

Re: Fuel filter

Changed one at 80000 miles on a 2014 polo for peace of mind. Think it still had the factory fitted filter in there.
by Bobupndown
Tue May 10, 2022 6:07 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Oil recommendations please
Replies: 19
Views: 4792

Re: Oil recommendations please

Can't go wrong with Millers oil. Have used Fuchs supplied by TPS too previously.
by Bobupndown
Tue May 10, 2022 5:54 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Does the R-Line front bumper hang lower than the standard one?
Replies: 5
Views: 475

Re: Does the R-Line front bumper hang lower than the standard one?

iichel wrote: Fri May 06, 2022 7:08 amYes it does
Annoyingly so, you can't use a standard pair of drive up ramps with an R line! Trolley jack and axle stands required for an oil change.