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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

Hey! I have a Polo with this engine.
It is true that this isn't a speed demon, but 6R 1.4 isn't a slow car.
On a straight road be achieved speed of 170-198km/h (105-123mph).


This engine is naturally aspirated, so it's impossible to pick up much his performance.

Here is my 6R: uk-polos / drive2

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

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!

If this is an N/A engine you'll be throwing your money away.

SRGTD wrote: Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:20 pm

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!

i didn't imply it was on the public highway though - and yes, it was on the track, hence why im asking

skymera wrote: Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:22 pm If this is an N/A engine you'll be throwing your money away.

it's what i thought to be honest, not bothred about speed, just want it to look/sound a bit nicer!

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

gaza1994 wrote: Tue Jul 11, 2017 4:05 pm

SRGTD wrote: Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:20 pm

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!

i didn't imply it was on the public highway though - and yes, it was on the track, hence why im asking

skymera wrote: Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:22 pm If this is an N/A engine you'll be throwing your money away.

it's what i thought to be honest, not bothred about speed, just want it to look/sound a bit nicer!

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.