Silver '11 Polo 1.2 TDI

[A2day]

Hi.
To join my '11 Golf Variant TDI (family carrier) and '05 New Beetle Cabriolet (summer companion) I had to join in an efficient (and robust) city mover. The decision was made to buy a Polo 1.2 TDI (it had 37.000km on the clock, 1 and half year old).
Could be happier. The fuel consumption is really low (as low as 4.5 L/100km inside the city), and the car aesthetics is awesome (although the work is still in progress to make it better!)

These are it's first pictures:





Upon arrival, the first change, take out the simple RCD210, and place the RCD510 from my Golf (which was upgraded to a RNS510).




Also I've activated the automatic door closing while in motion (via VCDS / VAGCom).

The next changes in mind are:

- Electromagnetic Parking Sensor (I do not fancy drilling the bumber to install the ultrasound ones)
- GTI Grille (without GTI badge, and probably changing the red line to a chrome one)
- Highline lower grille
- Chrome Pedal covers (from the 1st gen Audi TT)
- Lowering (install the Highline coils.. nothing more drastic that this)
- 16" Boavista wheels

Currently the big doubt when going out is...

... which VW to take?


Cheers,
A2day

[A2day]

Hi.
My wife is complaining that the Polo is way too bouncy on corners.
What do you recommend? I could probably install the sport coils (get the car a little down and a tiny harder). What do you think?

Cheers,
A2day

[Joe9n3]

Hi.
My wife is complaining that the Polo is way too bouncy on corners.
What do you recommend? I could probably install the sport coils (get the car a little down and a tiny harder). What do you think?

Cheers,
A2day

H&R springs:
http://www.awesomegti.com/car/vw/polo6r ... -fa-weight

[A2day]

Do you have any photos of the result? Is it too low? Or it just gets stiffer?

Cheers,
A2day

[MarleY1]

Hi.
My wife is complaining that the Polo is way too bouncy on corners.
What do you recommend? I could probably install the sport coils (get the car a little down and a tiny harder). What do you think?

Cheers,
A2day

im looking at this kit for my bluemotion its a Bilstein kit with Eibach springs might be worth a look
http://web1.carparts-cat.com/default.as ... 004&12=130

[A2day]

Changing the coils will not be enough?

[ubiquitous-j]

Nice polo. Got anymore info on the Electromagnetic Parking Sensor?

[alexperkins]

Id be interested on that too.

I can get hold of one easily, but am keen to know how well it works before I go ahead

[alexperkins]

Changing the coils will not be enough?

For the little drop your after, changing the springs should be enough. It just makes the ride a bit firmer as the factory shocks are compressed.

[A2day]

Nice polo. Got anymore info on the Electromagnetic Parking Sensor?

I've used quite a bit. I've install it on a Seat Ibiza, VW Golf VI, Volvo S40, BMW 1-series and Seat Altea, without any issues.

There are a few on the web for sale. I've used a brand called Proxel (italian).

Cheers,
A2day