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Chat about your facelift 9n3 Polo - Including the 9N3 Polo GTI!
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Last post by jsybrian
Sat Sep 22, 2018 11:56 am
Photo Hosting is now enabled
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Hi All
We've taken the decision to allow users to upload images to the site to save you having to host them externally
In order to do this, when...
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Wed Aug 18, 2021 10:33 am
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Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:42 am
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Last post by MiikeGX
Fri Jan 23, 2026 12:31 am
Engine Management Light
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Yeahhluke »
Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:10 pm
On my way home from work tonight, I was sitting at some traffic lights in a queue for a while, and suddenly the engine management light came on,...
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Last post by Yeahhluke
Tue Jan 08, 2013 6:33 pm
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Last post by greypolo9n3
Tue Jan 08, 2013 9:55 am
Brembo or porchse brakes
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Gtiandy »
Fri Dec 28, 2012 1:26 pm
I'm looking to get either of the above but what is required? I already have 312mm but want something a bit more showey
With the porchse brakes I...
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Last post by 9N3 Turbo
Sun Jan 06, 2013 9:10 pm
Wheels tyres
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GTi_Red »
Sun Jan 06, 2013 2:35 pm
I've got a set of dunes for my 9n3 that need tyres but I don't know what size to get? 17 7.5j I think they should have 215 40 17 but will that be to...
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Last post by GTi_Red
Sun Jan 06, 2013 5:45 pm
9N3 Fog Lights
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Yeahhluke »
Thu Jan 03, 2013 8:53 pm
Does anyone know what the 9n3 fogs light bulbs are? And can anyone recommend a nice bright white/blueish replacement bulb?
Thanks
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Last post by Yeahhluke
Sat Jan 05, 2013 8:23 pm
Natural Camber?
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Cooke »
Thu Jan 03, 2013 7:53 pm
Alright guys,
I was wondering wether anyone could tell me if the front suspension set up on a 9n3 is prone to natural camber when lowered? I'm...
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Last post by 9N3 Turbo
Sat Jan 05, 2013 1:52 pm
How to get sidelight bulb out?
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aaronon »
Thu Jan 03, 2013 8:08 pm
Hey!
This might be a stupid question but I've taken off the rubber cover. Unhooked the wee metal things. Pulled the bulb holder out..... But I can't...
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Last post by drennan
Sat Jan 05, 2013 2:19 am
Black and Purple Polo GTI
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Yeahhluke »
Wed Aug 01, 2012 8:38 pm
Hi All,
Im new to this site, and have had my Polo just over a month now and wanted to start a build thread as I have a few ideas for it,
It is a...
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Last post by Yeahhluke
Wed Jan 02, 2013 7:25 pm
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Last post by Jemima
Tue Jan 01, 2013 7:40 pm
Selling up
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lukey GTI »
Mon Dec 31, 2012 6:46 pm
Anyone interested pm me for details
Ill wack it up on for sale and piston heads too when I get time
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Last post by lukey GTI
Tue Jan 01, 2013 4:04 pm
Air ride ?
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Joey94 »
Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:33 am
Hi guys,I'm looking at getting a air ride setup on my 9n3 and was wondering where's the best to go for it and what's the best install as my coilovers...
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Last post by tt509
Sun Dec 30, 2012 6:38 pm
What mod next for my Gti
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lee gti 88 »
Fri Dec 28, 2012 3:42 pm
Hi I'm looking to put a few extra mods on my car in the new year and im wondering from peoples experience whats the best mod to do next to either...
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Last post by morells
Sun Dec 30, 2012 5:40 pm
MOT question.
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aaronon »
Thu Nov 08, 2012 11:00 pm
Hey everyone,
I got my mot failing blue side lights changed for normal ones as I've an mot on Saturday.
But halfords dropped the old sidelight...
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Last post by aaronon
Sun Dec 30, 2012 1:58 pm
New to forum - 9n3 1.2 First Car
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constantine »
Sun Dec 30, 2012 12:54 am
Alright, I'm new to the forum and wondering what I can do to my 55 brake 9N3.
I'm 17 so it's the classic 'insurance friendly' mods. It also...
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Last post by constantine
Sun Dec 30, 2012 12:54 am
Vibra technics engine mounts
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gti-joe »
Wed Dec 26, 2012 9:21 pm
Just wondered if any of you guys have fitted either or both of the following engine mounts and if so how do they perform, vibration, cabin noise...
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Last post by gti-joe
Fri Dec 28, 2012 5:58 pm
Monza
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GTi_Red »
Fri Dec 28, 2012 5:51 pm
Would anyone be interested in my monzas? Wrapped in falken 205 45 16 about 5mm all round
Painted and lacquered in ford's sea grey (basically a...
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Last post by GTi_Red
Fri Dec 28, 2012 5:56 pm
RAF Marham
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nimmo »
Fri Dec 28, 2012 4:45 pm
Hi,
Has anyone been to the 30 to 130mph at RAF Marham run each year in March, fancy going.
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Last post by nimmo
Fri Dec 28, 2012 4:45 pm
Airbox
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TommoT »
Thu Dec 27, 2012 1:19 pm
Hi, i have a 2006 polo sport 1.6 fsi and i have been trying to remove the airbox for a few days as i have a replacemt panel filter but i also have a...
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Last post by TommoT
Thu Dec 27, 2012 1:19 pm
forge v008 dv
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JaseC »
Thu Dec 27, 2012 11:45 am
Hi
Just a quick question which way should the dv be sitting when fitted to the car.
i had mine fitted under a free fitting service and when i showed...
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Last post by drennan
Thu Dec 27, 2012 1:18 pm
new to forum
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GTi_Red »
Sun Dec 02, 2012 6:50 pm
hi all,
i am new to this, im 18 and have a 9n3gti i was wondering if anyone can help with ideas of what to start with and like what wheels and how...
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Last post by GTi_Red
Tue Dec 25, 2012 12:39 pm
Lowering on standard shocks
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Lucaio »
Fri Dec 21, 2012 10:38 am
I've been reading around on this topic but I can't seem to find a definitive answer.
Looking to lower my polo, but using springs not coilovers. I...
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Last post by greypolo9n3
Sun Dec 23, 2012 10:20 pm
Blowers broken
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drennan »
Fri Dec 07, 2012 10:49 pm
Anyone know wher the heater resister is if we have 1? My blowers stopped workn on pis 1 a while back now theyve packed in on 2&3 aswell :! Or are...
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Last post by drennan
Sun Dec 23, 2012 8:50 am
Tracking/camber settings
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lee gti 88 »
Fri Dec 21, 2012 3:33 pm
Does anyone have the settings for a polo gti thats been lowered on H&R springs? changed to cupra bushes and need the tracking doing as its pulling to...
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Last post by lee gti 88
Fri Dec 21, 2012 10:32 pm
9n3 polo gti
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JaseC »
Fri Dec 14, 2012 6:40 pm
New here
Woundering if there any standard gti wheels for sale or places to find them.
i recently bought a gti and found a wheel to be bulked so...
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Last post by Bogwoppit
Fri Dec 21, 2012 4:55 pm
MkV GTI wheel on the 9n3?
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Gregry254 »
Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:26 am
I have seen a few pictures now of the golf MkV GTI wheel (flat bottom, better grip) on the 9n3 and its something I really fancy doing. Is it a...
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Last post by blazeguarder
Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:01 pm
wheels
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GTi_Red »
Tue Dec 18, 2012 5:36 pm
got lucky and founda set of dunes after not very long atall of looking which is ally :mrgreen:
im a fan of yokos but any tyre suggestions?
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Last post by Eddie9n
Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:10 pm
Help...wishbone bushes...!!!
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9n3siss »
Mon Dec 17, 2012 10:38 pm
Hello all,
I am new to this forum and just bought a 9N3 polo...I had a question that i am sure you guys can answer...
Since I got the car there is...
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Last post by rover220
Tue Dec 18, 2012 5:44 pm
Wishbone Bushes Help on 9N3
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9n3siss »
Mon Dec 17, 2012 10:24 pm
Hello All,
I am new to this forum and thought i'd register since i bought a polo last week....and need some help...
First of all i think i need to...
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Last post by 9n3siss
Mon Dec 17, 2012 10:24 pm
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Last post by ccarmock
Sun Dec 16, 2012 5:33 pm
What to look for.
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Gregry254 »
Wed Dec 05, 2012 11:39 am
Hi Folks
I am going to test drive an 06 polo GTI with 74k miles this afternoon. What are the common things I should be looking out for here? Any...
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Last post by adzpz
Sat Dec 15, 2012 8:16 pm
A few general questions
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brosh »
Wed Dec 12, 2012 10:38 pm
Hello,
A few questions about the 9n2 GTI:
1. As I understand the steering is hydraulic + electrically assisted, I want to move the entire thing to...
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Last post by brosh
Wed Dec 12, 2012 10:38 pm
Possibly returning to VW
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vivid white »
Mon Dec 10, 2012 1:08 pm
Hi All,
Just thought I would pop by and say hello.
I am currently driving a RenaultSport Clio 197 and have been looking for something to replace...
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Last post by vivid white
Tue Dec 11, 2012 4:38 pm
How to reset my service light on 9n3?
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bjblyth »
Sun Jun 17, 2012 8:53 pm
I have done my minor service myself (oil and oil filter change) but not sure how to reset the warning that comes up when I start my car to say its...
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Last post by twillo9n
Tue Dec 11, 2012 2:56 pm
Advice needed tyre size
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matt_123 »
Tue Dec 04, 2012 8:10 pm
Right I'm going to get these new wheels specs are 7.5j 17s. And would like to know what the best size tyres are for this wheel. I am running AP...
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Last post by Eddie9n
Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:41 am
New to forum
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Lukeygower »
Mon Nov 26, 2012 3:49 pm
Hi every one i have just brought a polo 9n3 turbo and have just signed up to the forum. Looking forward to getting to know you all.
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Last post by Gregry254
Mon Dec 10, 2012 3:06 pm
clutch and flywheel
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Lowthy1989 »
Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:28 pm
Just had my car mapped at r-tech today, amazing job. Had a stage 1.5 put on and come out at 213 bhp with 282 ft torque. It also has launch control...
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Last post by Mr Blobby
Mon Dec 10, 2012 2:16 pm
thinking of getting cams
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quinnygti »
Sat Dec 08, 2012 7:45 pm
anyone on here bought a set of fast road cams? they say they will give a 15bhp increase on our 1.8t but for £600 is not much gain!
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Last post by adzpz
Sun Dec 09, 2012 12:45 pm
Looking at these
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drennan »
Tue Dec 04, 2012 5:27 pm
Dare rs wheels to run over winter how well do ya think these will fit
8x16 et 20
front and 9x16 et 15 rear with 195/45s on
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Last post by Crippin
Wed Dec 05, 2012 9:50 pm
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Last post by jonn75
Wed Dec 05, 2012 8:36 pm
Cambelt change for TDI.
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Jordi »
Sat Dec 01, 2012 9:19 pm
Hello.
Just wanting a bit of clarification really on the timing for the cambelt to be changed on MY09 Polo TDI. I have heard different intervals of...
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Last post by Jordi
Wed Dec 05, 2012 6:55 pm
9n3 gti
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GTi_Red »
Sun Dec 02, 2012 6:31 pm
Hi I'm new to this I'm 18 and have a 9n3 gti I'm just wondering if anyone can help with any ideas for first mods as I'm unsure what I can do to start...
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Last post by rover220
Mon Dec 03, 2012 6:26 pm
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Last post by drennan
Mon Dec 03, 2012 5:44 pm
2008 GTI Cup Edition
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VAGHAG »
Sat Nov 24, 2012 9:00 pm
Hey everyone,
This is my first post, so a big hello to everyone.
Would really appreciate any advice on the Cup Edition that I'm considering buying....
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Last post by rover220
Sun Dec 02, 2012 2:28 pm
Cambelt
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lee gti 88 »
Fri Nov 30, 2012 4:48 pm
Hi my Gti has gone in for its cambelt today turns out it was a close call as the hydraulic damper was leaking and rattling when at idle.
Has anyone...
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Last post by lee gti 88
Sat Dec 01, 2012 12:26 pm
Steamy windows
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by
r4vv »
Fri Nov 30, 2012 9:51 pm
Now that its starting to get cold, when i go into the car after it has not been driven for a few hours the windows are always steamed up.
Is there...
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Last post by drennan
Sat Dec 01, 2012 10:48 am
Will these fit do you think?
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by
TehSniper »
Thu Nov 29, 2012 11:48 am
a big brake kit for an a3, which i would assume will fit our cars? but im guessing these would not fit under the 16 monza?
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Last post by TehSniper
Thu Nov 29, 2012 11:04 pm
Winter wheels
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drennan »
Wed Nov 28, 2012 5:31 pm
This question mite be quite vague but will 16 steeles fit over my 312mm fronts? Anyone done this? Even with spacers?
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Last post by drennan
Thu Nov 29, 2012 9:33 pm
n80 valve
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Dom_ »
Tue Nov 27, 2012 6:38 pm
Does anyone know where this valve is located on a 9n3 GTI? EML came on and brought up codes to do with the EVAP system, reading around this valve...
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Last post by Dom_
Wed Nov 28, 2012 6:30 pm
Brakes
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Bikerz »
Mon Nov 26, 2012 2:39 pm
I have a 2008 Bluemotion2.
I belive that means to do a 288mm conversion on the front I need
Hubs, disks, pads, carriers, caliper (and lines be...
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Last post by Bikerz
Wed Nov 28, 2012 8:11 am
Rear door seal
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BlackSEL »
Sun Nov 25, 2012 7:53 pm
Has anyone experienced a door seal issue with the rear doors on their 9n3? The problem ours has is that collects water in the gap between the seal...
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Last post by gti-joe
Mon Nov 26, 2012 7:38 pm
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