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- Wed Aug 28, 2013 7:48 am
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: RCD 510 DAB
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3102
Re: RCD 510 DAB
I have a RCD 510 with DAB. It's next to useless in built-up areas, tunnels, underground car parks - even under bridges it loses the signal. I usually find it has usually reverted to the same station on FM. The UK is almost alone in using DAB now. France uses a different system (DRM or some such) and...
- Thu Mar 07, 2013 8:01 am
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Opinions? Photoshop Polo R Line
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2079
Re: Opinions? Photoshop Polo R Line
How about chopping the roof??
- Sat Feb 02, 2013 3:48 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Seals around the door giving way at high speed !
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2527
Re: Seals around the door giving way at high speed !
Switzerland...ukmarine1 wrote:where u at with temps like that?
- Sat Feb 02, 2013 3:41 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Front wiper arms damaging bonnet.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3800
Re: Front wiper arms damaging bonnet.
The wipers are also different length (left and right) on the Polo...
- Tue Jan 22, 2013 1:43 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Seals around the door giving way at high speed !
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2527
Re: Seals around the door giving way at high speed !
FYI I have been in temps as low as -20C and had no problem with door seals.
The only problem at those temperatures is the cold air in the car which moves over you as you turn corners. Heated seats are heaven...
The only problem at those temperatures is the cold air in the car which moves over you as you turn corners. Heated seats are heaven...
- Tue Jan 22, 2013 1:37 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Driving in the snow
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7224
Re: Driving in the snow
This is my third Swiss winter with the Polo on snow tyres (of course). Last week I had to make a 50km journey that was white all the way there and back with hills etc. There was never a hint that the car would get stuck. I have only the factory 15mm lower suspension, and the biggest problem is front...
- Sun Dec 16, 2012 11:47 am
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: TSI engines- slow warm up?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1869
Re: TSI engines- slow warm up?
This doesn't answer the question, but adds some more info: my 1.4 16V is quick to warm up and get the heater running. Much quicker than my previous Golf 4 1.6...
- Fri Nov 16, 2012 2:06 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Winter Pack
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1654
Re: Winter Pack
...but the cost (two new front seats an heated water jets) will out way the advantage and the cost will never be recoverd on re-sale...
- Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:28 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: HAD TO CALL VW BREAKDOWN
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1855
Re: HAD TO CALL VW BREAKDOWN
AS long as you still enough battery, you're likely to get started. Sounds like the "old days"! Years ago before fuel injection, starting was often a problem either like this after a short journey, or even the opposite after a long run when the fuel evaporated near a hot engine. Or the engi...
- Wed Oct 31, 2012 2:33 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Anyone else had a mechatronics failure?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4027
Re: Anyone else had a mechatronics failure?
I had the mechatronics replaced free of charge after 25 months. Dealer said it was a known fault.
See thread:
http://www.uk-polos.net/view ... ic#p428561
See thread:
http://www.uk-polos.net/view ... ic#p428561
- Sun Sep 30, 2012 5:41 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Servicing Costs
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3101
Re: Servicing Costs
49,000 kms covered - only one service so far at 30,000kms, next at 60,000 cost in Switzerland by VAG dealer equivalent to £257.- but they did clean the car inside and out...
- Thu Aug 09, 2012 12:47 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Pulled By An Off Duty Cop
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3882
Re: Pulled By An Off Duty Cop
How do you know that? Did he offer any identification?? Otherwise any noob cab say they are an off-duty cop/brain surgeon/etc...Joe9n3 wrote:he was off duty and in his own personal car so no recording equipment or proof as to me doing it....
- Sun Jul 29, 2012 1:44 pm
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: 6R mpg talk & cluster speed accuracy
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4615
Re: 6R mpg talk & cluster speed accuracy
MPG figures are almost meaningless as they depend on so many factors. I have now made 5 long distance continental trips in my 1.5 16V and what comes out very clearly is what a difference speed makes - ignoring stop/start accelerating etc. but just sitting there with cruise control on. Autobahn belts...
- Mon Jul 16, 2012 8:30 am
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: Ambient temperature sensor
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1403
Re: Ambient temperature sensor
Sorry I can't tell you where the sensor is, but I can say that mine appears fairly accurate having used it from +36°C down to -15°C.
However, on hot days it is distorted by hot tarmac pushing the temp up the +3° you mention...
However, on hot days it is distorted by hot tarmac pushing the temp up the +3° you mention...
- Fri Jun 15, 2012 11:09 am
- Forum: MK8 and MK9 (6R/6C) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2009-2017
- Topic: opinions on roof bars?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8290
Re: opinions on roof bars?
I have a pair of VW roof bars for the Polo. The owners manual shows where and how these should be fitted on the gutter - mine's a 4-door. I have them for carry a surf board. They are very noisy and anyone who drives round with them on when not needed to carry stuff must be deaf or have a fantastic i...