Polo 6R GTI modifications questions

[tommytse22]

Hello, i have been a proud Polo GTI owner for the pass two years now.

i finally thinking to do a few things to it as im thinking to keep the car now and maybe keep it till it dies.

My question is, If i remap the car will the gearbox hang on ? i dont really want expensive repair bills, as the car been good to me so far.

any recommend for induction kit or dump valve ?

I recently got the resonator cut out and i dont know why i didnt do it sooner! ( car was in warranty )

Thank you guys!

[tommytse22]

No one ?

[JoeMarano]

I don't much about the 6R but this site in Japan is pretty good!

Www.ieperformance.com

[POLO-SA]

Hi,
Here is the list of the mods I have done so far:

*Performance Mods*
1. HM Auto Tuning - Stage 2 software. 156fwkW & 297Nm on pump 95.
2. TMSS 76mm-63mm-55mm Downpipe.
2. Stock sparkplugs with 0,8mm gap. (The Stage 2 map does not perform well with the BKR7EIX sparkplugs.)
3. GFB DV+ (VAG Café)
4. Cold air dam behind front grill.
5. Open air filter (GUD AG 1509) with E-Tuners heatshield.
6. R8 Ignition Coils. (VAG Café)
7. Other - 12v 62Ah Silver Calcium battery.
8. ECS Magnetic sump plug. (VAG Café)
9. OB1 1:4 ratio (104 octane) (I haven't dyno'd yet to see the gains with OB1 octane booster)

*Cosmetic Mods*
1. Full LED interior.
2. Clear lamination on headlights.
3. Yellow Lamin-X on fog lights.
4. Sound actuator control unit fitted with a on/off switch.
8.Traction control OFF-button moved closer to the steering wheel.
9. AutoGauge electronic boost gauge installed in 3D printed driver side air vent pod.
10. Black VW badges.
11. ECS Rear wiper delete plug. (VAG Café)
12. Red LED engine lighting.
13. OEM Satin black mirrors.
14. ECS 50mm Stubby Antenna. (VAG Café)
15. ECS 5mm wheel spacers at the rear. (VAG Café)
16. Bonnet gas shock.

*Current VCDS Mod LIST*
1. Disabled headlight washers.
2. Activated coming home feature with the cornering lights.
3. No audible sound when unlocking, only indicators.
4. Enabled teardrop wipe for windscreen wipers.
5. Speed dependant feature for the windscreen wipers.
6. Disabled interior lights coming on when removing key from ignition.
7. Heated side mirrors on with rear window defogger.
8. Enabled emergency brake light flashing features.
9. The volume of fuel required to refuel displayed in MFD.
10. Speedo correction reduced to 4% over true speed.
11. XDS set to strong.
12. Needle sweep.
13. LED Wink - DRL LED's switch off when indicator comes on.
14. DRL LED's switch off when the handbrake is up.
15. Both static cornering lights activate when reverse gear is selected.
16. Realtime/True speed shown on the radio display.
17. Cornering lights activation threshold set to 56km/h.
18. "Safelock" message in the Multifunction Display disabled to not appear when removing the key from the ignition.













ECS 50mm stubby antenna.







GFB DV+










Coming Home Lights


I fitted self-adhesive foam strips to seal the gaps between the front and rear doors.























I activated the driving school function on the radio to display true/realtime speed while driving.

It also displays the active indicator on the screen.


I fitted a set of OEM satin black mirror caps.




I fitted a GUD (AG 1509) (Ford Focus ST) air filter together with the E-Tuners heatshield.


I covered the bottom and the left side of the heatshield with aluminium foil tape.


I made a cold air dam from the plastic of a toolbox tray and fitted it behind the front grill to allow more cold air to enter the air intake.




Bonnet shock installed.




Fitted the R8 coils(06E905115E) from VAG Café.


R8 Coil wiring:
Pin 1: Red/Grey
Pin 2: Brown/Yellow
Pin 3: Purple (thin wire)
Pin 4: Brown

1.4TSI Stock Coil wiring:
Pin 1: Brown
Pin 2: Brown/Yellow
Pin 3: Red/Grey
Pin 4: Purple (thin wire)

I used a metal strip from an old wiperblade to make a terminal tool to remove the female terminals from the terminal housings.




The purple plastic retainer needs to be removed first.




The terminal removal tool needs to be pushed in till a click is heard, then the terminal wire can be easily pulled out.








Stage 2 software loaded.


I replaced the OE sump plug with an ECS magnetic sump plug.






Dyno'd 156.6fwkW & 297Nm with 95 octane in the tank.

[peter_dk25]

POLO-SA: You got a PM!

[smelliot]

*Current VCDS Mod LIST*
1. Disabled headlight washers.
2. Activated coming home feature with the cornering lights.
3. No audible sound when unlocking, only indicators.
4. Enabled teardrop wipe for windscreen wipers.
5. Speed dependant feature for the windscreen wipers.
6. Disabled interior lights coming on when removing key from ignition.
7. Heated side mirrors on with rear window defogger.
8. Enabled emergency brake light flashing features.
9. The volume of fuel required to refuel displayed in MFD.
10. Speedo correction reduced to 4% over true speed.
11. XDS set to strong.
12. Needle sweep.
13. LED Wink - DRL LED's switch off when indicator comes on.
14. DRL LED's switch off when the handbrake is up.
15. Both static cornering lights activate when reverse gear is selected.
16. Realtime/True speed shown on the radio display.
17. Cornering lights activation threshold set to 56km/h.
18. "Safelock" message in the Multifunction Display disabled to not appear when removing the key from the ignition.

Im trying to activate cornering lights and other mods did you do these you self or do you have to have software to activate these functions

[POLO-SA]

Im trying to activate cornering lights and other mods did you do these you self or do you have to have software to activate these functions

I have a VCDS cable.

[smelliot]

Im trying to activate cornering lights and other mods did you do these you self or do you have to have software to activate these functions

I have a VCDS cable.

where are these from as i cant seem to find a place also is it very self explanatory to use

[POLO-SA]

Some screen shots of VCDS
http://www.vwpgti.co.za/phpbb/viewtopic ... =118#p1129

[smelliot]

Some screen shots of VCDS
http://www.vwpgti.co.za/phpbb/viewtopic ... =118#p1129

thanks for your help shame i can see it though as it is .co.za
i will have top look into this more

[POLO-SA]

Im trying to activate cornering lights and other mods did you do these you self or do you have to have software to activate these functions

I have a VCDS cable.

where are these from as i cant seem to find a place also is it very self explanatory to use

Some settings are hidden(not documented in VCDS). The binary coding needs to be changed to activate hidden settings.
http://www.vwpgti.co.za/phpbb/viewtopic ... =118#p1129

[smelliot]

I have a VCDS cable.

where are these from as i cant seem to find a place also is it very self explanatory to use

Some settings are hidden(not documented in VCDS). The binary coding needs to be changed to activate hidden settings.
http://www.vwpgti.co.za/phpbb/viewtopic ... =118#p1129

thanks alot many need to invest in one of these and have a little look at what i can do

[POLO-SA]

My latest modifications,

I had the SuperPro dogmount Bushing Kit fitted.


The stock rubber is very flimsy.




I also fitted a DIY Oil catch can.




First drop of oil.


Update, the ECS Magnetic sump plug is doing its job.

[Olivier]

Is the yellow Lamin-X fog light cover a custom job? I don't see them listed on their website for the Polo 6R GTi?

[POLO-SA]

Is the yellow Lamin-X fog light cover a custom job? I don't see them listed on their website for the Polo 6R GTi?

I cut and applied the Lamin-X myself.