Hi Guys,
I bought a polo Match 1.4 2012 (6r) (85ps) around 3 weeks ago and so far loving it!
My only gripe with it is, well, its kinda gutless...and tbh, i have no idea where to start or what i should do to make it slightly faster (and tbh, make it accelerator slightly better)
A few people have mentioned a ECU remap, is that possible with this car? as everywhere i have looked said they don't do it (at least not advertised on their websites)
Also, any recommendations on styling, new alloys are defo on the cards!
Thanks Guys
Match 2012 1.4 Mods?
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Re: Match 2012 1.4 Mods?
just realised you replied!
how long does it take for your car to climb to those speeds? my seems to struggle a lot to get to 100mph
how long does it take for your car to climb to those speeds? my seems to struggle a lot to get to 100mph
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Re: Match 2012 1.4 Mods?
gaza1994 wrote: Tue Jul 11, 2017 2:52 pm just realised you replied!
how long does it take for your car to climb to those speeds? my seems to struggle a lot to get to 100mph
Should you be posting that on a public forum, unless you were driving on a private track at the time? That sort of speed on the public highway could get you into all sorts of trouble!
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Re: Match 2012 1.4 Mods?
If this is an N/A engine you'll be throwing your money away.
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Re: Match 2012 1.4 Mods?
i didn't imply it was on the public highway though - and yes, it was on the track, hence why im askingSRGTD wrote: Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:20 pmgaza1994 wrote: Tue Jul 11, 2017 2:52 pm just realised you replied!
how long does it take for your car to climb to those speeds? my seems to struggle a lot to get to 100mph
Should you be posting that on a public forum, unless you were driving on a private track at the time? That sort of speed on the public highway could get you into all sorts of trouble!
it's what i thought to be honest, not bothred about speed, just want it to look/sound a bit nicer!skymera wrote: Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:22 pm If this is an N/A engine you'll be throwing your money away.
Re: Match 2012 1.4 Mods?
This was my previous car, wish i never had it simply because of how slow it was. at the time a quick decision had to be made as my first car (1.1saxo) got written off by a foreign lady running a red light. so had to get a new car asap. any remaps i found only went to 98hp from the standard 85. it seemed a waste of time and money so never bothered. recently upgraded to the 1.4 bluegt, much quicker and even better on the fuel too. I wouldnt waste your money trying to make it quicker because theres not much that can be done that I know of
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Re: Match 2012 1.4 Mods?
Only way to gain acceleration and speed in the 1.4 in strip out the interior and generally shed weight, otherwise fit a turbo etc, N/a's are great and the 1.4 is considered one of the best polo engines for value. Best just to wait and put money into the next car fund.gaza1994 wrote: Tue Jul 11, 2017 4:05 pmi didn't imply it was on the public highway though - and yes, it was on the track, hence why im askingSRGTD wrote: Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:20 pmgaza1994 wrote: Tue Jul 11, 2017 2:52 pm just realised you replied!
how long does it take for your car to climb to those speeds? my seems to struggle a lot to get to 100mph
Should you be posting that on a public forum, unless you were driving on a private track at the time? That sort of speed on the public highway could get you into all sorts of trouble!
it's what i thought to be honest, not bothred about speed, just want it to look/sound a bit nicer!skymera wrote: Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:22 pm If this is an N/A engine you'll be throwing your money away.


