All 6Rs in the UK have ESP, red discs was made standard on all Polos bar 1.2 N/A and TDI models from 2012 onwards, I suppose it was just luck if they had enough drums that day?ubiquitous-j wrote:With regards to the 1.4, I was under the impression rear disks are dependant on whether it has ESP?
Yeah its pretty bad, ended up cracking the radiator and the fan so they are being replaced, and has done some slight damage to the air con unit and the intercooler, but they should be able to salvage these as long as there are no boost leaks from the intercooler. The bumper at the bottom is also completely cracked and needs replacing also, I believe these are around £300 from VW so I'll probably be looking to get a used one and just fit the SEL bits, but thanks for the offer and I will bear that in mind when looking at the total cost!AJ_7 wrote:Jesus, never seen a fox do that much damage!
I have a lower grill lying about that's in really good condition, but it's not an SEL grill with the chrome trim. You are more than welcome to have that for a minimal cost if you are looking to get your car repaired without spending as much
AJ
Yeah wasn't good, I was doing 70 at the time (was a national speed limit road) when it ran out. The radiator was cracked and is in the process of being replaced, he also told me he found oil in the intercooler which isn't good, but they are going to test it for boost leaks etc once rebuilt.ubiquitous-j wrote:Hmm that doesn't look good, the Rad appears to be slightly damaged too which is probably what caused the coolant warning to come on.
With regards to the 1.4, I was under the impression rear disks are dependant on whether it has ESP?
Hmm it is strange cause I've seen some 2010 models with them (like mine) and some without, so I'm guessing its something to do with the build dates? Do they all come from the same factory or could that be a reason why some do and don't?jammydodger wrote:Sorry to hear that mate, on the most desirable Polo too!
All 6Rs in the UK have ESP, red discs was made standard on all Polos bar 1.2 N/A and TDI models from 2012 onwards, I suppose it was just luck if they had enough drums that day?ubiquitous-j wrote:With regards to the 1.4, I was under the impression rear disks are dependant on whether it has ESP?
Ah right hmm maybe thats something to do with it? Yes I got the car back today and it looks and drives fine, fair to say I've missed it, it drives so much better than the two other petrols I had been driving for the week, I agree with you on the planted point too, the 1.6 feels much more planted compared to my 1.4 round corners etc. Only issue is the bumper still needs replacing as the crack at the bottom means that the lower grille doesn't fit in properly. I'm looking to get one that doesn't require a respray if possible, anyone have any ideas on where to get one?jammydodger wrote:Three doors are built in Spain and five doors are built in South Africa... Good news on getting the car back then! You're a diesel boy like me now... I hate petrols, they feel like they're not planted or something, I don't know, maybe I haven't tried a proper petrol yet lol
