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Today, 12:56 PM

gavs replied to a thread Polo GTi Replacement in Polo (6R, 2010+)

5 or 6 speed ZF I think you mean....

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Today, 10:57 AM

gavs replied to a thread 1.4TSI Configuration - Similar to any other? in Polo (6R, 2010+)

Nope, the USA doesn't get this motor. In Europe you can get other bolt on bits from the 1.4 turbo motor that fit but you need custom bespoke tuning...

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Today, 10:56 AM

gavs replied to a thread Rear Window Wiper Noise and Stuttering in Polo (6R, 2010+)

Replace the blade with natural rubber. Also clay bar and the wipe the glass down with isopropanol to remove any contaminants. This should help for a...

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Today, 10:53 AM

gavs replied to a thread Polo GTi Replacement in Polo (6R, 2010+)

Yep, now I just need to have a look at the financial situation.....

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Yesterday, 06:56 PM

gavs replied to a thread Polo GTI High Oil Usage - Discussion Thread in Polo (6R, 2010+)

Same here....

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Yesterday, 06:55 PM

gavs replied to a thread Polo GTi Replacement in Polo (6R, 2010+)

Problem is that anything decent as a replacement is manual and gambit specifically requires an auto.... I've chosen my replacement today.

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Yesterday, 05:29 PM

gavs replied to a thread Polo GTi Replacement in Polo (6R, 2010+)

How is that a shame?! :D that sounds more like 'convenience' to me;)

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Yesterday, 11:19 AM

gavs replied to a thread Polo GTi Replacement in Polo (6R, 2010+)

Yeah, oops! The cruze Sri-v uses the same drivetrain more or less as the Opel Astra gtc sport but in a sedan or hatch with 4 doors. You get a lot for...

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Yesterday, 11:00 AM

gavs replied to a thread Polo GTi Replacement in Polo (6R, 2010+)

I have another suggestion Anthony.... Something I am now seriously considering as well, it got 2nd in BFYB and except for acceleration it wins over...

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Yesterday, 08:48 AM

gavs replied to a thread Additional menu's in the instrumentation cluster??? GTI in Polo (6R, 2010+)

And none of them are available in the 6R Polo.... Not only that, but all the buttons etc for menu control and selection are on the steering wheel. ...

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23-05-2013, 09:10 PM

gavs replied to a thread The official 6R Polo visual appreciation thread in Polo (6R, 2010+)

Really, is it that hard to stay on topic...?

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23-05-2013, 05:43 PM

gavs replied to a thread Most powerful legal non HID blub that can be fitted in Polo (6R, 2010+)

Yeah, and I sat on a country road at night with a series of different bulbs and the +100 wasn't twice as good as a standard h7 bulb, even though it...

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23-05-2013, 08:52 AM

gavs replied to a thread What have you done with your Polo so far (and today) in Polo (6R, 2010+)

google is your friend....

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23-05-2013, 08:51 AM

gavs replied to a thread Most powerful legal non HID blub that can be fitted in Polo (6R, 2010+)

This is all the info you you need to answer your question. You can get up to 130W bulbs but as stated, they are not allowable on public roads for...

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22-05-2013, 08:37 PM

gavs replied to a thread What have you done with your Polo so far (and today) in Polo (6R, 2010+)

Yeah I thought that but it's too much black... I have something in mind however...

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22-05-2013, 08:36 PM

gavs replied to a thread What have you done with your Polo so far (and today) in Polo (6R, 2010+)

Intercooler has been in for nearly 12 months:)

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22-05-2013, 08:35 PM

gavs replied to a thread Polo GTI High Oil Usage - Discussion Thread in Polo (6R, 2010+)

Sorry mate, my mistake! :)

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22-05-2013, 08:34 PM

gavs replied to a thread The official 6R Polo visual appreciation thread in Polo (6R, 2010+)

See, I liked it without the splitter but now I'm not so sure... Tis not finished yet though, still more work to come... ;)

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22-05-2013, 04:34 PM

gavs replied to a thread What have you done with your Polo so far (and today) in Polo (6R, 2010+)

Was thinking that, might peel it off and see....

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22-05-2013, 04:32 PM

gavs replied to a thread What have you done with your Polo so far (and today) in Polo (6R, 2010+)

It does, but then it wouldn't match what's under it....

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22-05-2013, 04:28 PM

gavs replied to a thread How to deactivate daytime running lights? in Polo (6R, 2010+)

Just as a note, dealerships have been informed that they are no longer legally able to alter DRL settings as they are programmed to comply to the...

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22-05-2013, 04:19 PM

gavs replied to a thread What have you done with your Polo so far (and today) in Polo (6R, 2010+)

Another angle...

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22-05-2013, 04:18 PM

gavs replied to a thread The official 6R Polo visual appreciation thread in Polo (6R, 2010+)

Thoughts from the collective...?

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22-05-2013, 07:58 AM

gavs replied to a thread Polo GTI High Oil Usage - Discussion Thread in Polo (6R, 2010+)

Tried that when we first were looking at legal action but the problem is that people are more than happy to complain but when I requires them to...

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21-05-2013, 11:25 PM

gavs replied to a thread Smallest wheels and widest tires to fit Polo GTI 6R in Polo (6R, 2010+)

16 inch if you're lucky, something like the mk4 golf GTI might fit diameter wise. If you wanted I'm sure you could make a 235 tyre fit easily...

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21-05-2013, 10:36 PM

gavs replied to a thread Polo Servicing in Polo (9N & 9N3, 2002 - 2009)

Volkspower in burwood, volkscare in Bayswater, audvolks in huntingdale are all a good start.

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21-05-2013, 10:33 PM

gavs replied to a thread Polo GTI High Oil Usage - Discussion Thread in Polo (6R, 2010+)

Nope, just as bad, leaning toward slightly better.

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21-05-2013, 09:33 PM

gavs replied to a thread Polo GTI High Oil Usage - Discussion Thread in Polo (6R, 2010+)

You are kidding right?! Just read this thread mate, more than enough cases to show that it's true that there are 2 stroke gti's out there!

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21-05-2013, 08:26 PM

gavs replied to a thread New Polo problems - Register in Polo (6R, 2010+)

And which dealer is that.....? Though unfortunately I think I know:(

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