My 1.4 8V 6N - A project on a budget!
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 1:05 am
Hi all,
I've just joined the forum today. I've been reading a few of the threads and have already learnt loads! So a big thanks to everyone!
I used to have a Golf Mk3 1.6 which I did a little styling on and got it close to a GTI however I lost my driving license and had to sell it about 3 years back. I'm now legal again and recently bought my first Polo. I picked up a 1998 6N 1.4 8V in Blue (The purple-ish one) with 69K on the clock for about £300. It had been in storage for over 15 months. The battery was flat, it had no MOT nor roadtax. The passenger side electric window didnt work and niether did the central locking in that door. Other than that the bodywork was pretty clean, interior was clean, engine ran well apart from some tapety noises.
I bought a new battery, it needed a couple of tyres so I got some part worns. It passed the MOT and then I got it taxed and insured... woop woop I was back on road!
So at that point it was looking a little like this:

I decided that I wanted to make the car more than just a standard polo which felt like it was about to tip over on any remotely fast corner.
So since then, I've purchased and installed the following:
Cheap but nice Sony MP3 CD Headunit
15" BBS Alloys (The Original Cross-Spokes found on the BMW E30 Convertibles)
4x Bridgestone Tyres
30/40mm Drop Jamex Lowering Springs
K&N 57i Air Induction Kit
5.5" Oval Ended - Rear Backbox
New Wipers
Blue Xenon Headlamp Bulbs
Blue Xenon Smaller Headlamp Bulbs
The drivers side electric window has also clonked out on me in the last couple of weeks.
I'll post up some pictures up tomorrow of how it's looking now.
OK so here's what I have, what I will have and what I want:
I've also got ready to go into it:
New Alarm System
New Front Brakepads
New Clutch
New SparkPlugs
New Oil & Oil Filter
Crystal Front Indications
Crystal Side Repeaters
Debadged Grill
M3 Style Wing Mirrors
Brushed Aluminium Stubby Aerial
VW Racing Steering Wheel & Suitable Boss Kit
Wolfsburg Door Pins
Wolfsburg Chrome Heater Dials
Chrome Interior Air Vents
Chrome Interior Door Handle Levers
4 Channel Amp
15" Kicker Sub
2x Amp Wiring Kits
I hope to start on all that lot this weekend.
And I'm awaiting delivery of:
Lexus Style Rear Lights
Ultra Light Smoke Window Tint Film for Front, Rear and Back Windscreen
VW Racing Gear Knob
I'm still looking for the right:
Gear stick gaiter
Hand Brake Cover
Sports Pedals
Floor Mats
White Speedo Dials
Blue LED Dash Lights
Interior Seats (Ideally something sporty or leather)
6x9" Speakers
Replacement front component speakers
Rear acoustic shelf (which I'll probably just build myself when I can make the time)
Longer term I'm looking to:
Add Front & Rear Bumpers and Side Skirts
Remove side strips
Delock, Debadge and DeWiper the rear
Full Respray.
Now the main thing is this car is not exactly fast. Just so that I can define some scope for this project.... can anyone tell me what engine mods I can make to get more speed out of this motor? Aftermarket turbos? Can I bore anything? Part/Complete Engine replacement?
Also for the stuff I'm still looking for if any of you have any advice it would be much appreciated. In fact any input you could offer would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Merlin
I've just joined the forum today. I've been reading a few of the threads and have already learnt loads! So a big thanks to everyone!
I used to have a Golf Mk3 1.6 which I did a little styling on and got it close to a GTI however I lost my driving license and had to sell it about 3 years back. I'm now legal again and recently bought my first Polo. I picked up a 1998 6N 1.4 8V in Blue (The purple-ish one) with 69K on the clock for about £300. It had been in storage for over 15 months. The battery was flat, it had no MOT nor roadtax. The passenger side electric window didnt work and niether did the central locking in that door. Other than that the bodywork was pretty clean, interior was clean, engine ran well apart from some tapety noises.
I bought a new battery, it needed a couple of tyres so I got some part worns. It passed the MOT and then I got it taxed and insured... woop woop I was back on road!
So at that point it was looking a little like this:

I decided that I wanted to make the car more than just a standard polo which felt like it was about to tip over on any remotely fast corner.
So since then, I've purchased and installed the following:
Cheap but nice Sony MP3 CD Headunit
15" BBS Alloys (The Original Cross-Spokes found on the BMW E30 Convertibles)
4x Bridgestone Tyres
30/40mm Drop Jamex Lowering Springs
K&N 57i Air Induction Kit
5.5" Oval Ended - Rear Backbox
New Wipers
Blue Xenon Headlamp Bulbs
Blue Xenon Smaller Headlamp Bulbs
The drivers side electric window has also clonked out on me in the last couple of weeks.
I'll post up some pictures up tomorrow of how it's looking now.
OK so here's what I have, what I will have and what I want:
I've also got ready to go into it:
New Alarm System
New Front Brakepads
New Clutch
New SparkPlugs
New Oil & Oil Filter
Crystal Front Indications
Crystal Side Repeaters
Debadged Grill
M3 Style Wing Mirrors
Brushed Aluminium Stubby Aerial
VW Racing Steering Wheel & Suitable Boss Kit
Wolfsburg Door Pins
Wolfsburg Chrome Heater Dials
Chrome Interior Air Vents
Chrome Interior Door Handle Levers
4 Channel Amp
15" Kicker Sub
2x Amp Wiring Kits
I hope to start on all that lot this weekend.
And I'm awaiting delivery of:
Lexus Style Rear Lights
Ultra Light Smoke Window Tint Film for Front, Rear and Back Windscreen
VW Racing Gear Knob
I'm still looking for the right:
Gear stick gaiter
Hand Brake Cover
Sports Pedals
Floor Mats
White Speedo Dials
Blue LED Dash Lights
Interior Seats (Ideally something sporty or leather)
6x9" Speakers
Replacement front component speakers
Rear acoustic shelf (which I'll probably just build myself when I can make the time)
Longer term I'm looking to:
Add Front & Rear Bumpers and Side Skirts
Remove side strips
Delock, Debadge and DeWiper the rear
Full Respray.
Now the main thing is this car is not exactly fast. Just so that I can define some scope for this project.... can anyone tell me what engine mods I can make to get more speed out of this motor? Aftermarket turbos? Can I bore anything? Part/Complete Engine replacement?
Also for the stuff I'm still looking for if any of you have any advice it would be much appreciated. In fact any input you could offer would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Merlin




