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Painting calipers?

Last post by nazzurro19 « Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:44 pm
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by gemmiella » Sat Jun 07, 2008 11:40 am
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I'm thinking of painting my calipers and I was wondering how hard/easy it is? I tried looking for a diy thing on here but i couldnt find one...
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Last post by nazzurro19
Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:44 pm
Polo GTi Sidelights

Last post by Tim_GTi « Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:39 pm
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by PhilGTi » Mon Oct 24, 2005 10:02 am

Would anyone be interested in a walkthrough?

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Last post by Tim_GTi
Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:39 pm
9N - Shortened Standard Aerial

Last post by chewy « Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:04 pm
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by mole » Fri Sep 26, 2003 9:25 pm

Shortened Aerial

I always meant to buy a bee sting aerial but never got round to it. I then decided to just cut down the standard aerial and...

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Last post by chewy
Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:04 pm
Cobra Remote Central Locking

Last post by Stevez3 « Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:23 pm

by Stevez3 » Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:23 pm

My 3 year old 1.4s has an Cobra remote central locking system fitted.
It worked fine until yesterday but now won't unlock.
The locking works fine so...

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Last post by Stevez3
Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:23 pm
Rear wheel bearing replacement on a MKIV Polo 1.4 8V

Last post by Gal « Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:24 am
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by bstardchild » Sat Feb 05, 2005 7:01 pm
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OK so here we start â€“ MOT Passed last week but I got an advice note to let me know I had a bit of play in the rear wheel bearings and they were...
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Last post by Gal
Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:24 am
Will a 97 p reg 3 door drivers door fit a m reg 95

Last post by randomage « Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:26 pm
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by freescot » Tue May 26, 2009 2:59 pm

Hi, please help, anyone tell me if a standard 3 door p reg 97 drivers door will fit a 3 door m reg 95, 1.4 cl ????

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Last post by randomage
Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:26 pm
VW POLO 2001 PETROL LID - how to open it

Last post by VWPOLO01 « Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:28 pm

by VWPOLO01 » Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:28 pm

Hi guys!

my car has been recently serviced and mot'd, the mechnic replaced the petrol lid lock...which i do not know how to open!!

please can...

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Last post by VWPOLO01
Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:28 pm
9N3: Removing rear panels (3 door)

Last post by Whos Adam? « Mon May 25, 2009 8:54 pm
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by monk » Tue Apr 21, 2009 12:01 am

What i did:
I wanted to get rid of some vibrating noises that were made by the subwoofer when it was played a little louder.

What you need:

1...

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Last post by Whos Adam?
Mon May 25, 2009 8:54 pm
How to install a switch in the centre console

Last post by Mike1990 « Thu Apr 30, 2009 10:46 pm

by Mike1990 » Thu Apr 30, 2009 10:46 pm

I was going to put a switch in the centre console next to the window switches, so i wrote a guide with pictures.

Tools needed

- Torx drill bit
-...

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Last post by Mike1990
Thu Apr 30, 2009 10:46 pm
how to fit central locking STICKY???

Last post by juice_josh « Thu Apr 30, 2009 10:35 pm
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by AWESOMEAUTOMOTIVE » Wed Mar 25, 2009 7:39 am

this may take quite a while to write
first off i will not bore you with how to remove your doorcards as i'm sure most of you would of had them off...

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Last post by juice_josh
Thu Apr 30, 2009 10:35 pm
remote boot pop guide

Last post by juice_josh « Thu Apr 30, 2009 1:40 pm
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by AWESOMEAUTOMOTIVE » Wed Mar 04, 2009 11:09 am

right thought i would finish my daughters polo today
so fitted the boot pop
here is a quick install guide
first off there are several ways to do this...

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Last post by juice_josh
Thu Apr 30, 2009 1:40 pm
coilover fitting on: polo 9n/9n3/fabia/ibiza mk4 etc.?

Last post by Tim_GTi « Sat Apr 25, 2009 12:18 pm
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by brad mole » Tue Jan 20, 2009 12:04 pm

Here is my guide for fitting a coilover kit to a vw polo 9n3, however ive been told this same kit and tutorial will work for a few other models such...

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Last post by Tim_GTi
Sat Apr 25, 2009 12:18 pm
Rear VW Sharan badge - colour coded

Last post by emma_88 « Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:45 am
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by chrischap2003 » Wed Jul 02, 2008 5:18 pm

OK...so i thought id give this ago as its a common modification on the Mk4 Golfs and the rear badge is the same size as the Polo ie 110mm. And i dont...

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Last post by emma_88
Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:45 am
what wires represent what on front headlamp wiring loom

Last post by normz_dub « Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:49 pm

by normz_dub » Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:49 pm

hi people i have got an issue here i have bought sum front headlamps and want to connect them up asap but the problem i have got is that the lights...

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Last post by normz_dub
Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:49 pm
6N - Removing Bump strips

Last post by Polo96CL « Thu Apr 16, 2009 10:15 am
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by Polo96CL » Sun Mar 09, 2008 2:05 pm
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Removing the bump strips on your polo will improve the looks as it smooths the look on the side of the car. This is also a very simple to process as...
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Last post by Polo96CL
Thu Apr 16, 2009 10:15 am
9n3 rears on a 9n?

Last post by jas9n « Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:19 pm
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by jas9n » Mon Apr 13, 2009 7:57 pm

As above was wondering if someone could help me out on fitting these as im pretty sure there not a straight swap,

Thanks in advance.

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Last post by jas9n
Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:19 pm
Changing Front Indicator Bulb

Last post by RandonGUY « Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:04 pm
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by Force » Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:43 am

Hi everyone.

I did a search on this forum and couldn't find any guides on how to change the front indicator bulb on my R reg polo. The manual has...

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Last post by RandonGUY
Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:04 pm
Removing Front Seats

Last post by Sutch « Tue Apr 07, 2009 4:04 pm
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by charliec125 » Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:51 pm

Does anyone know how to remove the front seats of a mk5 (6n2).
Im trying to put new seats in and am struggling!!
Please help.

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Last post by Sutch
Tue Apr 07, 2009 4:04 pm
Bonnet lifters?

Last post by Andy1.6 « Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:19 am

by Andy1.6 » Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:19 am

Can anyone guide me through fitting them?

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Last post by Andy1.6
Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:19 am
6N - Removing front indicators

Last post by chrisfoster1971 « Sun Mar 29, 2009 7:38 pm
Replies: 5
by KarlM » Sun Sep 28, 2003 4:32 pm

After noticing my front indicator was cracked i bought some more Hella clear ones. these are a real easy, cheap mod to do that really improves the...

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Last post by chrisfoster1971
Sun Mar 29, 2009 7:38 pm
Please can anyone help - faulty door lock

Last post by chrisfoster1971 « Sat Mar 28, 2009 1:16 pm
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by xvikkix » Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:04 am

Hello, I have a 2002 1.4 Polo Match, I have joined the forum hoping to get some advise.

Yesterday my driver door decided it would not lock with my...

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Last post by chrisfoster1971
Sat Mar 28, 2009 1:16 pm
CD player installation

Last post by Infamy « Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:18 am

by Infamy » Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:18 am

Hey

I just got my polo the other day, its an 05 (not the updated model with the new headlights) and its only got the cassette player

I wanted to...

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Last post by Infamy
Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:18 am
9N Grill Removal Guide Needed.

Last post by aaronon « Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:41 am
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by PHILIP1193 » Sat Jan 26, 2008 3:50 pm

Hi Guys

Iv done the search and although the bumper removal guide would probably answer my question its no longer hosted :(

I am fitting a new grill...

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Last post by aaronon
Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:41 am
6n2 GTi De-wiper

Last post by Kristof_clg « Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:39 pm
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by N3_OLP » Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:47 pm

Any1 got a step by step on how to de-wiper a 6n2 gti??

Cheers

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Last post by Kristof_clg
Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:39 pm
engine strugling to start

Last post by Bepe « Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:45 pm
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by wayne24 » Mon Feb 23, 2009 10:50 pm

hi I have a Polo 1.4 s petrol 16v 52 plate. The car struggles to start sometimes and when it finally does start it blows water and steam from the...

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Last post by Bepe
Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:45 pm
help!!!

Last post by Polo96CL « Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:32 pm
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by wayne24 » Tue Feb 24, 2009 10:59 pm

hi I have a Polo 1.4 s petrol 16v 52 plate. The car struggles to start sometimes and when it finally does start it blows water and steam from the...

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Last post by Polo96CL
Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:32 pm
9n Strut Brace Fitting

Last post by captainbeyond88 « Fri Feb 20, 2009 8:08 pm
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by dino » Sat Dec 30, 2006 10:35 pm

CLICK

Open's in Adobe Reader.

Hope it is of some use, please PM me with any errors or questions 8)

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Last post by captainbeyond88
Fri Feb 20, 2009 8:08 pm
BOOT SOLENOID (POPPER)! DIY GUIDE WANTED!

Last post by Mouse_GTI « Thu Feb 19, 2009 8:20 pm
Replies: 16
by Petrol_Head » Mon Nov 03, 2008 12:34 am
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HI,

I WOULD LIKE TO SMOOTH MY BOOT OF THE HANDLE, AND PUT A BOOT ALTERNATOR IN...

I KNOW HOW TO SMOOTH THE BOOT HANDLE...

JUST WANT TO KNOW IF...
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Last post by Mouse_GTI
Thu Feb 19, 2009 8:20 pm
starting problems

Last post by Bepe « Thu Feb 19, 2009 7:06 pm
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by wayne24 » Tue Feb 17, 2009 11:28 pm

hi i have a vw polo s 1.4 petrol 52 plate im having problems when starting my car. There are times when the engine would just start up perfectly fine...

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Last post by Bepe
Thu Feb 19, 2009 7:06 pm
starting problem with my polo

Last post by Bepe « Mon Feb 09, 2009 11:39 am
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by wayne24 » Sun Feb 08, 2009 10:11 pm

hi i have a vw polo s 1.4 petrol 52 plate im having problems when starting my car. There are times when the engine would just start up perfectly fine...

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Last post by Bepe
Mon Feb 09, 2009 11:39 am
Bumpers for 6n PLEASE HELP....

Last post by Aziise « Sun Feb 08, 2009 8:19 pm

by Aziise » Sun Feb 08, 2009 8:19 pm

I need to take off the front bumper and the rear bit underneath the main bumper

Does anyone have a guide for this?
Much apreciated...

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Last post by Aziise
Sun Feb 08, 2009 8:19 pm
6n2 fog light

Last post by kipper « Sun Feb 08, 2009 1:11 pm
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by tnyello » Tue Feb 03, 2009 12:31 pm

Hey, ive just brought some fog lights and grille for my original 6n2. ive checked out the tutorials and have installed it in my car and plug in the...

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Last post by kipper
Sun Feb 08, 2009 1:11 pm
6n, fitting GT camshaft

Last post by JarnoVWPolo6N « Wed Jan 28, 2009 1:24 pm
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by neb » Sat Sep 01, 2007 8:57 pm
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just fitted one to my mk4 1.0 8v, but im pretty sure its the same for all the them. i turned the camshaft pulley over until its lined up with the...
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Last post by JarnoVWPolo6N
Wed Jan 28, 2009 1:24 pm
Smoothing mk5/6 bumpers - Updated at last!!

Last post by adummy « Mon Jan 19, 2009 9:14 pm
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by vdubit » Sat Mar 10, 2007 12:52 pm

Ok due to several requests and PM's, thought i'd let you know the easy way of doing it.

There's 5 ways it can be done.

(1) The best method without...

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Last post by adummy
Mon Jan 19, 2009 9:14 pm
Problem with R Reg Polo Hesitating in Low Gears- Please Help

Last post by yasslimz « Mon Jan 12, 2009 1:01 pm
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by Katharine0 » Mon Sep 22, 2008 5:24 pm

I drove my Polo after a week away and immeditaely found that it was not working properly. In low gears it revs high but doesn't move very fast and it...

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Last post by yasslimz
Mon Jan 12, 2009 1:01 pm
engine shake/ exhause gas not coming constant

Last post by yasslimz « Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:58 pm

by yasslimz » Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:58 pm

Car I have is 1.0l Polo

Basically when I start the engine it 1) the engine seems like it is shaking excessively and 2) when getting out of the car...

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Last post by yasslimz
Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:58 pm
Polo mk5 front bumper smoothed?

Last post by Torq-Al « Sun Jan 11, 2009 10:53 am
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by tnyello » Sat Jan 10, 2009 3:01 pm

hey, am looking for a guide to show me how to smooth my polo mk5 6n2 front bumper..! please help me out =P

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Last post by Torq-Al
Sun Jan 11, 2009 10:53 am
CONTACT NUMBERS

Last post by lolhoward « Fri Dec 19, 2008 5:53 pm

by lolhoward » Fri Dec 19, 2008 5:53 pm

Sorry wasn't sure where to post this but I found this list which my be useful to some of you.

Nationwide
HALFORDS 0845 762 6625
WILCO 01603 435274...

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Last post by lolhoward
Fri Dec 19, 2008 5:53 pm
Body Paint?

Last post by Torq-Al « Wed Dec 17, 2008 6:15 pm
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by tnyello » Wed Dec 17, 2008 3:14 pm

I am currently wondering how much does it cost to paint your whole car..?

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Last post by Torq-Al
Wed Dec 17, 2008 6:15 pm
6N2 - Retro-fitting OEM fogs

Last post by Zeus! « Mon Dec 15, 2008 5:56 pm
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by polo2k » Tue May 27, 2003 8:24 pm
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firstly you will need some parts which i got from martyn at vag parts
-new light switch with front for position
-2x foglights
-6x screws
-6x washers...
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Last post by Zeus!
Mon Dec 15, 2008 5:56 pm
6n2 door pins onto a 6n

Last post by polo-sib « Sat Dec 13, 2008 11:01 pm
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by BIG4244 » Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:13 pm
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Original door pin :(

Remove door pin, window winder (if youve got it!), and door handle cover, undo screws behind it, pull off door trim at bottom...
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Last post by polo-sib
Sat Dec 13, 2008 11:01 pm
anyone no

Last post by jaycee « Sun Dec 07, 2008 12:32 am
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by scott weave » Sat Dec 06, 2008 4:16 pm

does anyone no the best way to polish a rocker cover on a mk4 8v

thanks

scott

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Last post by jaycee
Sun Dec 07, 2008 12:32 am
Removing window winder handles 6N

Last post by polo_dude « Tue Nov 25, 2008 7:41 pm
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by Robdeforma » Tue Aug 15, 2006 11:05 am

I've got a 6N 5 dr and one of my rear windows has slipped off the runner I'm trying to get the card off the door and I've popped off all of the clips...

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Last post by polo_dude
Tue Nov 25, 2008 7:41 pm
Rear ABS Sensor 2000 Polo

Last post by alexperkins « Fri Nov 14, 2008 6:18 pm
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by walls_c » Fri Nov 14, 2008 3:29 pm

I'm trying to figure out how to remove and refit rear abs sensor...

Being a man, I used a bit too much force trying to remove it after unbolting the...

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Last post by alexperkins
Fri Nov 14, 2008 6:18 pm
DIY Group/Club

Last post by yasslimz « Wed Nov 12, 2008 6:55 pm
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by yasslimz » Tue Nov 11, 2008 1:34 pm

Hi

Just want to start and say what a great forum like most of the other established brand forums i.e Honda, BMW etc.

More to the topic I have...

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Last post by yasslimz
Wed Nov 12, 2008 6:55 pm
removing repainting and refixing rear view mirror

Last post by Tim_GTi « Mon Nov 10, 2008 5:46 pm
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by kipper » Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:05 pm
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does n e one know how to remove repaint and refix the rear view mirror of a 6n2 polo?
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Last post by Tim_GTi
Mon Nov 10, 2008 5:46 pm
Fitting a BMC Induction Kit - Updated Pictures 12/08/2008

Last post by Tim_GTi « Thu Oct 30, 2008 1:39 am
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by blackgti » Thu Jul 03, 2003 10:51 pm
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:D Hey all BlackGTi sorry I'm on uk-mkivs.net (aka AnniGTI) alot of the time now!, well this is a walk though on how to fit a BMC Induction kit to...
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Last post by Tim_GTi
Thu Oct 30, 2008 1:39 am
G60 280mm Big Brake Conversion 4 The 16v 6n

Last post by sc00byd00byd00 « Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:57 am
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by loopydoo2002 » Mon Jan 09, 2006 8:39 pm
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This conversion was certainly in no-way straight forward like stated on many other sites that I read about it, mainly being that my car is a 98 it...
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Last post by sc00byd00byd00
Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:57 am
How-to: Fit a Mk4 Golf Gearknob (Polo 6N/6N2)

Last post by Petrol_Head « Wed Oct 22, 2008 9:45 pm
Replies: 27
by Speedlaw » Sat Feb 22, 2003 11:56 am
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I've just finished fitting the gearknob from a Mk4 Golf, and it turned out to be easier than I'd imagined. I was a bit worried about fitting...
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Last post by Petrol_Head
Wed Oct 22, 2008 9:45 pm
porsche 944 seats in a 6N

Last post by chrisjames « Mon Oct 13, 2008 1:57 pm
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by Daddy2Coull » Sun Oct 12, 2008 2:58 pm

has anyone tried fitting porsche 944 seats in a 6N?

would like more info on the swap

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Last post by chrisjames
Mon Oct 13, 2008 1:57 pm

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