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by polo_enjoyer
Sat Jul 29, 2023 4:56 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Can you retrofit an OEM head unit?
Replies: 2
Views: 1806

Can you retrofit an OEM head unit?

I've got a 2016 polo and want to replace its head unit/ infotainment system with one from a 2017 model because afaik 2017 6R polos all had CarPlay. I know that their units are both the same shape and everything so fitting it wouldn't be an issue, however the one I've found on eBay says it will need ...
by polo_enjoyer
Thu Jul 27, 2023 6:36 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: I don't like my BlueGT's ride quality, should I change the wheels and suspension?
Replies: 10
Views: 1669

Re: I don't like my BlueGT's ride quality, should I change the wheels and suspension?

Thanks a lot for the lengthy response, man! I'm assuming a suspension change is a pretty simple job bearing in mind I've got pretty much no mechanical experience?
by polo_enjoyer
Thu Jul 27, 2023 4:13 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: I don't like my BlueGT's ride quality, should I change the wheels and suspension?
Replies: 10
Views: 1669

I don't like my BlueGT's ride quality, should I change the wheels and suspension?

Until recently I had a 2017 1.2 TSI Polo and since upgrading to a BlueGT of the same year I have noticed the ride quality is quite a lot firmer and the road noise is also noticeably louder.
I was thinking of changing the wheels from the factory 17 inchers to a set of 15s like my previous car had ...
by polo_enjoyer
Fri Mar 03, 2023 6:51 pm
Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
Topic: Help removing BlueGT side skirts
Replies: 1
Views: 1197

Help removing BlueGT side skirts

Hi all, I've just got this BlueGT and don't love the extended side skirts that this model has. I'm trying to remove them but am having some problems with the fixings holding the skirts on underneath. I have taken out the three torx screws which has loosened the skirt somewhat although there are ...