there is hope for us non-gti's...

way_z · Post by **way_z** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 9:53 am

check out my other post, i've seen few people ask whether gti transformation can be done...

http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/poloforum/v ... hp?t=25013

Redline · Post by **Redline** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 3:34 pm

That looks really smart mate, impressive work with fitting the Xenons etc

I'm not usually a fan of 5-doors, but that does look very good, especially in that colour.

cyhliu · Post by **cyhliu** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 4:42 pm

If only they made the GTI's in that colour I think I would opted for that than the black, it's a bloody good job, like the 16" RXIIs (hee hee!).

What do you think of the Dunlops? Are they any good, I opted for the Pirelli P Zeros and they have lasted a while now with still good tread left...

DanDiesel · Post by **DanDiesel** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 5:03 pm

i heard somewhere that it is law to have washer jets in ur bumper if u have xenon light fitted?? can anyone shed light on this or is it just a myth??

Redline · Post by **Redline** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 5:07 pm

Chris, I went for the Dunlop SP 9000's on my RXIIs, and I'm not entirely sure what to make of them.

They're not bad, but on the limit I don't have a huge deal of confidence in them. Plus I had a rather evil aquaplaning incident with them a couple of weeks back

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 5:12 pm

DanDiesel wrote:i heard somewhere that it is law to have washer jets in ur bumper if u have xenon light fitted?? can anyone shed light on this or is it just a myth??

You are supposed to have headlight washers with Xenons, correct Dan.

I think every car with Xenons as standard has headlight washers.

way_z · Post by **way_z** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 5:14 pm

the dunlops made a huge difference from the previous avons i was running on, alot more grip and hard wearing.. a near miss incident on the M11/M25 junction forced the change of tyres, lost grip pushing 70 round the bend

no probs now tho!

as for the xenon/washer myth, i just came across that post in the forum today... just got my MOT 3 weeks ago with the xenons on, passed it too although they did say the beams were abit high

enimadrummer · Post by **enimadrummer** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 2:25 am

That is one nice looking car mate! Mine is the same colour, 5 door too but doesnt look anywhere near as nice as yours!
Good Work!
Chris

No Car Yet · Post by **No Car Yet** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 10:47 am

i like the car but the roof racks are lacking i think u should buy 1`s that are a bit lower they stick out a bit but itsyour choice mate

way_z · Post by **way_z** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 8:04 pm

No Car Yet wrote:i like the car but the roof racks are lacking i think u should buy 1`s that are a bit lower they stick out a bit but itsyour choice mate

urm.. the car with the roof racks is not mine mate but since we're on the topic i think roof racks are very cool

i might get some myself, in fact i probably should, i use my polo like a donkey! had all sorts in it... whole rear axle for peugeot 206, golf mk4 bonnet, mk6 polo front bumper!?

by the way thanks for all the comments fellaz, makes all the effort worthwhile! I'm surprised that you like the colour, i was actually contemplating changing it, maybe something like the new polo gti candy white??

gti_black · Post by **gti_black** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 9:38 pm

curious as to where u got ur xenons from. must have cost a bomb

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 9:44 pm

gti_black wrote:curious as to where u got ur xenons from. must have cost a bomb

Prices from VAG Parts

Head lights are Â£132.50 each +vat this includes bulbs but no ballast units.

Ballast unit Â£178.37 each +vat

Which gives you a grand total of Â£730.54

Redline · Post by **Redline** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 9:47 pm

way_z wrote:I'm surprised that you like the colour, i was actually contemplating changing it, maybe something like the new polo gti candy white??

No way, I certainly wouldn't change the colour!

Probably my favourite Mk5 colour, even more so than flash red

enimadrummer · Post by **enimadrummer** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 11:01 pm

Yeh dont change the colour!
Its not only the best colour but its also pretty rare. I hardly see any cars our colour....
Chris

marcman · Post by **marcman** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 12:33 pm

Yeh dont change the colour!
Its not only the best colour but its also pretty rare. I hardly see any cars our colour....

Mine's this colour too. Excuse my ignorance, but what's this colour officially known as?