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dood9n3 guide to polo 9n3 swg pod + boost guage fitment

Last post by dood9n3 « Sun May 22, 2011 2:46 pm

by dood9n3 » Sun May 22, 2011 2:46 pm

Firstly, massive thanx to Shaun from VagTechnik for finally bringing in these pods, I nagged him for a while, the costs did climb rapidly but he did...

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Sun May 22, 2011 2:46 pm
9N - Amp Wiring Guide (Large Images)

Last post by markallen « Fri Apr 29, 2011 10:18 am
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by sylonien » Thu Nov 04, 2004 7:23 pm

Well here is my ghetto style probably not very good idea on telling some people how or where to wire the power cable from the engine compartment to...

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Last post by markallen
Fri Apr 29, 2011 10:18 am
9n3 exhaust WITH piccies

Last post by john.p.clegg « Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:33 am
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by john.p.clegg » Wed Mar 16, 2011 11:48 am

Not a modification but a DIY short story....being a cheapskate I would rather do it myself rather than have sick fit charge me approx £130 to renew...

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Last post by john.p.clegg
Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:33 am
continental europe controls?

Last post by jtmelo « Thu Apr 21, 2011 8:42 pm
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by vdarosa » Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:40 pm

Hi guys,

I recently bought a 9N polo (53 reg) with no remote central locking.
I followed a guide on how to replace the convenience unit to have the...

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Last post by jtmelo
Thu Apr 21, 2011 8:42 pm
Can i mod my coilovers to go lower???

Last post by MikeyR « Tue Apr 12, 2011 5:43 pm
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by VDUB-Polo » Sun Mar 28, 2010 11:36 pm

Hi, i'm running Technix atm and i'm all the way down on the back, but it's not low enough. Is there anything i can do to them to go even lower?...

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Last post by MikeyR
Tue Apr 12, 2011 5:43 pm
Coilover help please :)

Last post by Josh_PoloGTi « Wed Apr 06, 2011 11:08 pm
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by HD9POLOGTi » Tue Apr 05, 2011 11:33 am

I know this maybe a daft question and its may have been already covered in this forum but...... I have coilies fitted and im just not happy with the...

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Last post by Josh_PoloGTi
Wed Apr 06, 2011 11:08 pm
I know it's not difficult but..

Last post by Josh_PoloGTi « Wed Apr 06, 2011 5:50 pm
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by RiPolo6n » Tue Apr 05, 2011 3:51 pm

How easy is it to take a bumper off a Polo 6n? Helppppppp :D

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Last post by Josh_PoloGTi
Wed Apr 06, 2011 5:50 pm
vw beta radio code

Last post by alexperkins « Mon Apr 04, 2011 8:44 pm
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by fossy » Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:58 pm

help with a code for Radio / Cassette Volkswagen BETA T4 BVX 7D0 035 152 B serial vwz1z2a4635893

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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Apr 04, 2011 8:44 pm
disconnecting alarm

Last post by suite_pee « Wed Mar 02, 2011 6:15 pm
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by suite_pee » Wed Feb 23, 2011 4:51 pm

Hi, I bought my N reg 1.6 CL a few weeks ago, and everything has been going great - until the other day when I was trying to get the car started, and...

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Last post by suite_pee
Wed Mar 02, 2011 6:15 pm
Polo 6n Headlamp diagram SERIOUS HELP PLEASE

Last post by H4R7L3 « Wed Feb 09, 2011 9:00 pm

by H4R7L3 » Wed Feb 09, 2011 9:00 pm

Hi I have a 1999 polo 1.4 16v polo. Ive just bought some angel headlamps but they have been modified from a seven pin to a 4 pin connector and my...

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Last post by H4R7L3
Wed Feb 09, 2011 9:00 pm
How to fit 40mm Lowering springs ???

Last post by memsis « Wed Feb 02, 2011 2:51 pm
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by willson1992 » Wed Jan 12, 2011 12:59 am

hi guys,

Just bought some apex springs, 40mm all round.
for 1.0 1995. MK4 6n polo.

But i'm a bit confused as to how to fit them

I could have got...

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Last post by memsis
Wed Feb 02, 2011 2:51 pm
window regulator repair....

Last post by taliban « Fri Jan 28, 2011 6:01 pm

by taliban » Fri Jan 28, 2011 6:01 pm

recently the drivers side leccy window stopped working on my 1997 1.4, upon investigation to my suprise i found bits of old frayed and broken...

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Last post by taliban
Fri Jan 28, 2011 6:01 pm
Polo Performance Parts Website!

Last post by vdub10 « Sun Dec 19, 2010 7:57 pm
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by VDUB-Polo » Mon Oct 12, 2009 10:07 pm

Anyone know a good site which sells VW Polo parts? I want GTI Headlights, coilovers etc... but cant seem to find a site specific to this!

Thanks...

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Last post by vdub10
Sun Dec 19, 2010 7:57 pm
9n Removing Front Bumper

Last post by chirag1988 « Sat Dec 11, 2010 10:59 pm
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by SiDaBa » Sun Dec 11, 2005 11:28 pm
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CLICKY

Is in .pdf format :)

Please PM me if there are errors with it :wink:
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Last post by chirag1988
Sat Dec 11, 2010 10:59 pm
Light and Indicator Switch ? ?

Last post by CharlesK « Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:41 pm
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by Scotty9n » Thu Nov 04, 2010 6:04 pm

I have a new light and indicator switch any one fitted 1 or know how to get it all off ?
pics would be great ! ? ?

Thanks,

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Last post by CharlesK
Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:41 pm
Old 9n guides from the past - does anyone have them?

Last post by alexperkins « Wed Nov 17, 2010 1:05 pm
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by b1ondie86 » Tue Nov 16, 2010 7:40 pm

Hi, I was just browsing the net lookin for some guides when I came across this old thread...In fact, it's really old.

I know this is a long shot,...

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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Nov 17, 2010 1:05 pm
Elsa "final drive" code

Last post by alexperkins « Sat Oct 02, 2010 5:48 pm
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by zero » Sat Sep 18, 2010 10:12 pm

Guys

Installed elsa 3.7. When I come to use it, the vehicle type identification panel comes up.

It requires stuff from the vin and vehicle data...

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Last post by alexperkins
Sat Oct 02, 2010 5:48 pm
anyone with a guide on changing rear hubs?

Last post by polobear888 « Wed Sep 01, 2010 6:13 pm

by polobear888 » Wed Sep 01, 2010 6:13 pm

i have a 2000 w reg polo 1 litre. my rear drivers back wheel is sort of bent a little, could anyone tell me if that is adjustable at all, so i can...

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Last post by polobear888
Wed Sep 01, 2010 6:13 pm
GTI trim on 9n grill

Last post by chewy « Tue Aug 17, 2010 4:33 pm
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by Mark_polo9n » Fri Jan 08, 2010 8:39 pm

I have seen a few 9n's with the red line around their stock grill, i assume people have done this themselves, if not where can i get hold of one?...

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Last post by chewy
Tue Aug 17, 2010 4:33 pm
6N Polo - Golf Mk3 Seat Conversion

Last post by f6had « Sat Aug 14, 2010 12:41 am
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by Polo96CL » Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:51 pm

Golf Mk3 Seats into Polo 6N

The seats in the polo aren't the most attractive or comfortable, and it is often a common choice for owners to put...

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Last post by f6had
Sat Aug 14, 2010 12:41 am
Can a mark 5 polo boot fit on a mark 4?

Last post by BlkOne « Sun Aug 01, 2010 10:43 pm

by BlkOne » Sun Aug 01, 2010 10:43 pm

Alright people

I Was wonderin weather a mark 5 polo boot fit on my 95 6n polo an do i have to make any ajustments? also do i have to change the rear...

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Last post by BlkOne
Sun Aug 01, 2010 10:43 pm
engine conversiton

Last post by kyle1188 « Fri Jul 23, 2010 12:16 pm

by kyle1188 » Fri Jul 23, 2010 12:16 pm

could any one tell me if a polo 2009 engine iwll fit in a polo 2003 with modifcations if so wat parts do i need

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Last post by kyle1188
Fri Jul 23, 2010 12:16 pm
Polo 9N3 -How to remove plastic section behind seat adjuster

Last post by ianmt « Thu Jul 15, 2010 11:29 am

by ianmt » Thu Jul 15, 2010 11:29 am

Hi guys. I had a worn piece of plastic behind my drivers seat adjuster (Polo 9N3). This is normally caused by people catching their foot on the...

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Last post by ianmt
Thu Jul 15, 2010 11:29 am
Polo 9N (1.4 16v) Engine Air Filter Replacement Guide

Last post by RUM4MO « Wed Jun 09, 2010 8:28 pm
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by ihpj » Mon Dec 31, 2007 4:17 pm

INTRODUCTION

From the off, let me make my position clear:

I am not a believer in the (so called) Long Life service schedules that many...

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Last post by RUM4MO
Wed Jun 09, 2010 8:28 pm
FITTING RECARO SEATS

Last post by matthewsarg « Tue Jun 08, 2010 8:49 am
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by matthewsarg » Thu May 27, 2010 1:34 pm

I have resently been given some Recaro Bucket seats from a Ford fiesta RS Turbo it was (K reg) Fiesta well i was given the actual fiesta but ive...

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Last post by matthewsarg
Tue Jun 08, 2010 8:49 am
Head Gasket prices etc

Last post by Joe_Mk5 « Fri May 28, 2010 11:43 pm
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by Darby Vw polo » Sat Apr 17, 2010 8:05 pm

Here we go guys iv finally done my own head gasket and it all works, YAY!!! so heres a list of parts prices and places to get them from so if anyone...

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Last post by Joe_Mk5
Fri May 28, 2010 11:43 pm
is it the same?

Last post by I-Roo « Thu May 20, 2010 4:00 pm
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by I-Roo » Thu May 20, 2010 2:06 pm

okay well my coilovers for my 6n2 should arrive tomorrow and I have fitted everything by myself to my polo,

ive been looking for a guide just to...

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Last post by I-Roo
Thu May 20, 2010 4:00 pm
Wanted ! MK3 Golf Centre Console In Polo 6n

Last post by James-Boi « Tue May 18, 2010 2:35 pm

by James-Boi » Tue May 18, 2010 2:35 pm

Hi,
I Just brought a mk3 centre console for my polo and was wondering if any body has any tips or a guide to how to putting it in, ino its needs...

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Last post by James-Boi
Tue May 18, 2010 2:35 pm
9N - Oil change / Oil filter change

Last post by ghorne « Mon May 17, 2010 5:17 pm
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by capo » Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:23 am

Hi,

I joined UK-POLOS.NET last year, hoping to find a DIY Guide for an oil change / oil filter change on an 9N Polo. However I never found such a...

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Last post by ghorne
Mon May 17, 2010 5:17 pm
Rear washer

Last post by ghorne « Mon May 17, 2010 5:11 pm
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by charliec125 » Tue Mar 24, 2009 2:21 pm

My rear window washer has stopped spraying water, I can hear it working and when i look water is coming out by the boot lock.
My quick question was...

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Last post by ghorne
Mon May 17, 2010 5:11 pm
URGENT HELP NEEDED!

Last post by Josh_6n2_Polo « Tue May 11, 2010 8:48 pm

by Josh_6n2_Polo » Tue May 11, 2010 8:48 pm

URGENT HELP NEEDED!
URGENT HELP NEEDED!
URGENT HELP NEEDED!

Hey guys got my shark fin aerial through the post today and am eager to install it does...

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Last post by Josh_6n2_Polo
Tue May 11, 2010 8:48 pm
Polo Service display reset

Last post by mardum « Fri May 07, 2010 10:39 am
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by AM-CPT » Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:28 am

Hi

I'm in South Africa, I have a 2007 Polo and need to reset the service display. I serviced the car myself 3 days ago. The procedure in the service...

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Last post by mardum
Fri May 07, 2010 10:39 am
Hi everyone-Parts guide please?

Last post by d_austin974 « Tue May 04, 2010 9:40 pm
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by hamzhamzhamz » Sun Aug 09, 2009 5:42 pm

Hi everyone on UK-POLOS.NET

I am a new user. I currently have a VW Polo which is made in 2002 (52) and has the engine 1.2E.

Recently I discovered a...

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Last post by d_austin974
Tue May 04, 2010 9:40 pm
ipod nano air vent install

Last post by Scream « Thu Apr 29, 2010 1:25 pm
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by part time hero » Sat Feb 09, 2008 4:00 pm

i have been meaning to do this for a while but now i have finished uni for abit ,so i thought i will get on and do it

going to make this thread abit...

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Last post by Scream
Thu Apr 29, 2010 1:25 pm
Understanding paint Codes!

Last post by emma_88 « Tue Apr 20, 2010 4:31 pm
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by VDUB-Polo » Tue Apr 20, 2010 2:46 pm

Hi, i need to do a little bit of work to the bumper of my Silver 2005 VW Polo 9N3 (MK7), but i don't understand the paint codes.
Could someone tell...

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Last post by emma_88
Tue Apr 20, 2010 4:31 pm
6N - Removing & Retrimming Doorcards

Last post by gilbo-6n « Fri Apr 02, 2010 7:25 pm
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by Polo96CL » Thu Nov 05, 2009 11:40 am

Re-trimming Door Cards on a Polo MK4/6N

Door card material looking knackered or worn out? Or maybe just don't like the colour and fancy doing...

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Last post by gilbo-6n
Fri Apr 02, 2010 7:25 pm
VW TOOL T10094A FOR SPARK PLUG REMOVAL OR BENT ROD

Last post by capo « Mon Mar 08, 2010 4:49 am
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by DouggieB » Sat Feb 23, 2008 1:35 pm

On the 1.4 POLO '04 VW LIST TOOL T10094A to remove the coil pack over the spark plugs. Has anyone bought this VW tool or are we all using a bent rod...

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Last post by capo
Mon Mar 08, 2010 4:49 am
Polo 6n2 GTI Service indicator reset

Last post by Minstral « Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:17 pm
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by HookeR » Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:01 pm

Hello People,

1st post For me, Just thought i would share this with you as i couldnt find it on this site.
This works just did it on mine.

Key in...

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Last post by Minstral
Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:17 pm
9N - changing bulbs guide

Last post by emma_88 « Thu Jan 21, 2010 8:45 pm
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by david burton » Sun Feb 24, 2008 4:03 pm

I've just finished changing the sidelight and indicator bulbs on a 9N 1.9 TDI. As far as I know this is the most-packed engine bay and it was just...

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Last post by emma_88
Thu Jan 21, 2010 8:45 pm
Could someone tell me if the Merc wheels will fit plleeaase?

Last post by Vee-Dub-Rg « Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:31 am
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by VDUB-Polo » Sat Oct 10, 2009 10:01 pm

On a 2005 VW Polo 9n2

Thanks
Conor

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Last post by Vee-Dub-Rg
Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:31 am
Anyone Know How To Shorten A Standard 9N Aerial?

Last post by chewy « Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:41 pm
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by MaTTHeW » Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:01 pm

Its already on here but the link has expired.. So ive got no idea? I got one of them small vw sharan aerials from ebay for £8.45 but the reception is...

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Last post by chewy
Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:41 pm
Any problem with Monza wheels?

Last post by VDUB-Polo « Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:23 pm
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by VDUB-Polo » Wed Oct 14, 2009 3:52 pm

The Monza GTI rims are considerably cheaper than the genuine Polo GTI alloys. Is there any reason for this? Is there some reason why i sholdn't buy...

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Last post by VDUB-Polo
Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:23 pm
polo turbo conversion

Last post by jon « Sat Oct 03, 2009 11:19 pm

by jon » Sat Oct 03, 2009 11:19 pm

hi i just wondered if someone could advise me on what engine to get, i want to put a 1.4 in my 93 1.0 polo coupe and turbo it, is there any specific...

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Last post by jon
Sat Oct 03, 2009 11:19 pm
6N - Golf Mk3 Handbrake

Last post by carlgannon « Sat Sep 26, 2009 7:43 pm
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by Polo96CL » Wed Feb 04, 2009 8:58 pm

Seeing as I had done the seat conversion I thought it would only be right to show people how to put the handbrake on.

6N/Mk4 to Mk3 Golf Handbrake...

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Last post by carlgannon
Sat Sep 26, 2009 7:43 pm
B&Q NumberPlate Bracket for Smoothed Bumpers

Last post by ash man « Fri Sep 04, 2009 3:17 pm
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by Tim_GTi » Tue Jul 14, 2009 6:37 pm

Smoothed your bumpers and don't know what to do with the numberplate? this is the guide for you 8)

Firstly just stating that this is not my...

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Last post by ash man
Fri Sep 04, 2009 3:17 pm
Faded paint under badges

Last post by chrisjames « Wed Aug 26, 2009 6:04 pm
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by 5509433 » Tue Aug 25, 2009 10:58 pm

Hi, i removed the badges from my red polo, and theres still marks from there the colour has changed on the car from the sun.

I herd T Cut works, but...

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Last post by chrisjames
Wed Aug 26, 2009 6:04 pm
Removing rear wiper on a 9n

Last post by Nick_in_Suffolk « Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:30 pm
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by MW » Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:04 am

Im after a guide to remove the rear wiper on my 9n, anyone got one?

Thanks
Mark

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Last post by Nick_in_Suffolk
Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:30 pm
Engine Push Start button giude Please!!!!

Last post by tomo223344 « Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:55 am

by tomo223344 » Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:55 am

Hi guys, can any1 make me a wiring diagram or a set of intructions on how to install a push start button into my 6n

Cheers

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Last post by tomo223344
Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:55 am
best stuff to reattach sidestrips?

Last post by Torq-Al « Sun Jul 19, 2009 7:36 pm
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by captainbeyond88 » Sat Jul 18, 2009 6:12 pm

any advice folks?
i tried the struff from halfords which was absolute pants and came off within 3 days. :(

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Last post by Torq-Al
Sun Jul 19, 2009 7:36 pm
Lupo GTI Aerowipers

Last post by 8080 « Wed Jul 15, 2009 4:27 pm
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by 8080 » Sat Nov 10, 2007 6:02 pm

Parts Required:
2x Lupo GTI Passenger wiper arm 6X2 955 409C
2x 475mm aero wiper blade 1J2 955 425A

Installation:

Just a straight swap for your...

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Last post by 8080
Wed Jul 15, 2009 4:27 pm

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