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by poloman10
Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:28 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: best part of owning a tdi?
Replies: 29
Views: 6027

fuel consumption

just completed a trip of 500 miles to the isle of skye and loch ness on the return
50 mpg from a 12valve 1.2 petrol
by poloman10
Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:24 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: Cambelt Change..££
Replies: 6
Views: 1519

cam belt change

buy a 1.2 they are all chain driven
by poloman10
Mon Apr 16, 2007 4:27 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: removing vw fitted mats
Replies: 0
Views: 557

removing vw fitted mats

i am having trouble removing the fitting clips for the original vw carpet mats(just bought autostyle replacements)
the rear fasteners are no problem...they just twist out on a thread
its the front ones they are just turning?
cheers
by poloman10
Sun Apr 15, 2007 7:32 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: new short antenna
Replies: 3
Views: 952

antennas

just bought a stunning antenna from germany.9cm length 100% reception
in blue aluminium.
see the e bay listings www. innovenda.com
5 cm gives 75% reception
3 cm gives 50% reception
by poloman10
Sun Apr 15, 2007 3:49 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: new short antenna
Replies: 3
Views: 952

new short antenna

hi
anyone fitted the new coloured stubby antennas that screw into the existing base?
i see some available from germany on e bay, what is the correct size thread? 5mm or 6mm?
by poloman10
Thu Apr 05, 2007 6:59 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: mk 6 rear lights
Replies: 1
Views: 888

mk 6 rear lights

how do you change the rear indicator bulbs on a round head light mk 6?
is it worth changing the orange indicator bulb for a osram diadem bulb?
the rear lights dont have quite the "fried egg" effect on them as the front does so perhaps its not worth it ?
i am waiting to receive the front ones soon ...
by poloman10
Mon Apr 02, 2007 5:23 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: Philips X-Treme Power H7. 80% more light?
Replies: 13
Views: 2108

philips bulbs

i have fitted the blue bulbs but am waiting till dark to try them out!
also fitted a nice blue led interior light bulb...very smart.
regarding the blue indicator bulbs..i have been trying to find some suitable .i tried vw they were about £16.internet has osram diadem blue bulbs which range up to  ...
by poloman10
Mon Apr 02, 2007 4:31 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: osram blue indicator bulbs
Replies: 0
Views: 354

osram blue indicator bulbs

hi
anyone fitted blue indicator bulbs to their mk6?
if so which make and how did the finished units look like?
i would like to change mine since i have fitted philips blue vision bulbs to the headlights.
by poloman10
Mon Apr 02, 2007 2:33 pm
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: Philips X-Treme Power H7. 80% more light?
Replies: 13
Views: 2108

philips bulbs

thanks very much for the info.trying to do this when you cant see into the lighting enclosure is very difficult.however with the pics and instruction it was done in 30 min.
i was still unsure if the clips had engaged properly but i used a small mirror to place behind the opening to check everything ...
by poloman10
Sun Apr 01, 2007 8:33 am
Forum: MK6 (9N) Polo - Years 2002-2005
Topic: Philips X-Treme Power H7. 80% more light?
Replies: 13
Views: 2108

bulb replacement

hi
just the post i am looking for!
i have also bought the philips blue bulbs from a seller on e bay.( cost me £37 inc postage for full beam ,dipped beam and four sidelight bulbs) they are the bluevision bulbs.however i thought it would be a 5 min job to fit them.i have a mk6 2004 1.2 twist in blue ...