Improving 1.2 power

Polo_boy_23 · Post by **Polo_boy_23** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 1:15 am

hey.
I m glad I found you guys, cos in my area only grandads and grannys drive the new polo except for me. Anyway, I wanna know if u guys can help me, I wanna know if I can improve on my 1.2 55bph accelerate and power, is there like a chip I can buy? if so where can I get and how much would it be?
Thanks

Wai_Mak · Post by **Wai_Mak** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 1:37 am

there are many modifications if u want power

panel filter
performance exhaust
ECU upgrade
superchip

depends on how much you are willing to spend

try
www.skn-tuning.com

www.abtsportsline.co.uk

www.revotechnik.com

hope this helps

SilvaGTI · Post by **SilvaGTI** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 9:49 am

The first thing to do if it's a 1.2 55bhp Polo is to get some new tires/alloys ,firmer springs and uprated brakes. This will make a much bigger difference to the performance of the car than a few bhp more. That's if you haven't already of course.
I could be wrong but i think you'll need to spend a lot of cash to get the power up above 70bhp or so. Probably so much that you may be better off investing in another motor with a larger engine when you can afford it. Your insurance company will also probably have a fit once you mention to them that you've fitted performance enhancing mods plus you'll invalidate your warranty if you tamper with the engine.

Petrified · Post by **Petrified** » Sat Apr 17, 2004 10:37 pm

I think SilvaGTI is 100% right on this one. I think it would be a waste of money chipping a 55bhp polo, for the hassle you would have on your insurance, warrenty and the cost of doing it, it'll make you wish you'd got a 65 or 75 bhp in the first place. Obviously not saying you can't upgrade the engine but theres a lot of other things you can do with the money.

I used to have a 1.0 mk5, I had it for 3 years then got a great deal upgrading to my current 1.4. At the time I looked into chipping, exhasts.. all sorts and it worked out to be hellishly expensive. I suppose it depends on your long term plans for the car. When I got mine I thought I would have it forever, but then a few years later insurance was much cheaper to own a faster car. And I had more money from my current job.

Alloys and Suspension upgrades made the car a lot more fun, allowing you to throw it into corners faster. If you're into your music then getting a decent stereo and sub/6x9's in the back and increase your enjoyment while driving.

Have a look through the Members rides and DIY guides that'll give you a few ideas

James.

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Sun Apr 18, 2004 9:37 am

i dont think any1 will have their car 4ever, there was a guy with a mk4 1.0 and i was telling him how much work and time it takes to do an engine swap. he found it too much bother and left it.
why not trade in the 1.2 for a 1.4?

Cheers
Aaron