Polo 1.2 TSI R-Line

[JCannon]

Hi guys!
I've got a 63 plate 1.2 TSI R-line...I've had my car from new and loved every second in it but now I'm looking for new ideas of things to do !

Although the list's short the current mods are listed below.

Cherry Bomb back box
K&N OEM Filter
Lowered 35mm/35mm
LED Headlights
Custom Remap to a tickle under 150bhp
All interior bulbs changed to bright white LED

Any suggestions/comments welcome!

much love

[LeeT96]

The cherry bomb backbox is definitely not to most people's taste and will be extremely loud for just a 1.2 engine.

I have a 1.2tsi (R-Line), too and I have a custom exhaust without the backbox and it isn't too loud or intrusive.

Air filter: For me, the car didn't perform as well with it on and the induction noise got quite irritating everytime the throttle was pressed.

I have done the LED Headlights, lowered 25/30mm and interior lights - recommend all of these.

Also looking for a remap which would be perfect for car because it is already no slouch but with a few more ponies it would be perfect for the size.

I also recommend upgrading the RCD310DAB unit as I don't think they are very pretty to look at.

All my own opinion - I respect it's your car and have your own opinions

[JCannon]

nice one!

To be honest the back box gives it a nice sound without it being too chavvy or loud.

The filter I don't get much if any induction noise

The remap was done by a friend of a friend and was custom written the same day I took it in, left with him all day and holy sh*t do you notice the difference, great fun on windy little back roads!

I'm not too fussed about the RCD310DAB at the minute as I mostly just play music through my phone. I work at VW myself and even at staff price a genuine replacement unit is just stupid money. Have you changed yours?

[LeeT96]

Yes I originally had the RCD310DAB and then went to the RCD510DAB and now the RNS315.

Really want a custom map. I'd only get an induction kit if I had my car custom mapped with the filter installed. Where did you get it done?

Do you also have a link to the filter you're using as all I find are the induction kits.

[JCannon]

Did you buy the units from VW or a private sale?

Link to the K&N filter;
http://www.knfilters.com/search/product ... rod=E-2997

K&N actually list a full box which is a direct replacement to the original air box which includes the filter. couple of bolts and a straight swap;
http://www.knfilters.com/search/product ... d=57S-9505

Obviously both carry the 1 million mile warranty with them so they're good to go for 100,000 miles before they even need cleaned.

I got my car mapped locally here in Carlisle where I live

Where did you get your exhaust done and what was the cost ?

[JayW]

Very nice mods!

A custom exhaust is great as you can get the tone and sound that you want.

Although a gti catback exhaust is a direct fit or so ive been told.

I totally agree with you on the map, it makes such a huge difference! Especiallh if you get a custom map done to suit your engine.

I opted for coilovers though as my shocks were going being just sat on some 30mm eibachs.

Also for the filter, i run a velocity stack instead for summer and a k&n replacement filter for winter. Velocity stack gives a great sound and improved response from the engine.

[JCannon]

I've had my springs in since the car was a week old and not had any problems so far with shockers

Yeah apart from the actual downpipe which has a different connection size off the engine everything is the same fitment (obviously except double exit tailpipe)
I've been thinking about this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221725869842? ... EBIDX%3AIT and getting a straight through pipe from cat back

not heard of a velocity stack mate what's that all about?

You got any plans for yours in the near future then?

[LeeT96]

Did you get the box with your filter mate? or just the filter on it's own and used the OEM box?

My exhaust is from Tony Banks in Leeds pal

[JCannon]

No Lee I just got the filter as that was the only choice at the time (about a year ago)

ah right what sort of price did they charge for that?

[LeeT96]

About £450 buddy you can see it on my build thread

[JCannon]

looks nice that mate!

Is that snowfoam you use to clean it? Would you recommend?

[LeeT96]

Yes mate, magifoam

Would recommend 100%

[LeeT96]

Ordered the filter, too!

[Mayhem]

Very nice mods!

A custom exhaust is great as you can get the tone and sound that you want.

Although a gti catback exhaust is a direct fit or so ive been told.

Any idea if the gti exhaust is deffo the same? Been looking into this but no solid answer. Looks the same to me

[JayW]

I went to exhaust uk and they had my car on the ramp and told me that the GTI exhaust from catback to backbox would be a direct fit as it runs the same path and should bolt straight on.

I declined to get it fitted though cos they wanted £1200 lol!