What have you done with your Polo so far (and today)

[alias_vw]

We don't seem to have a "what have you done today" thread or somewhere to aggregate and discuss people's completed (and planned) upgrades and modifications so I figured I'd make one and get the ball rolling.

So far on my 3dr GTI I've;


Upgraded the RCD310 to an RNS510
Installed a 9WZ bluetooth unit
Tint
Replaced the stock whip antenna with the smaller sharan antenna from dubaddiction
Wash, polish and sealant for the exterior, Nanolex textile protection and Aerospace 303 for the interior
VCDS tweaks to change comfort blinker from 3 to 5 and integrate RNS510 and bluetooth with the MFD and steering wheel
In the short term I plan to put some new rims on it and replace the stock headlight bulbs with Philips CrystalVision and in the longer term I'd like to look at suspension upgrades (coilovers and sway bar) and most likely an ECU tune.

[nykra]

Did you do the RNS510 upgrade yourself or get someone to do it for you? If latter - is there someone in Sydney who can do this with the full nav options?

[alias_vw]

I was planning on doing it (from everything I've seen it's a simple enough swap over from the RCD310) but then I bought the bluetooth kit as well and I didn't fancy pulling the A pillar apart to wire up the mic so I just got my dealer to do the physical install.

They did the basic audio integration for the RNS510 with the MFD and steering wheel but for some reason couldn't get it all working so I played around with VCDS and got it all working nicely - ended up fixing things to get directions displayed on the MFD, mute button on the steering wheel coded as mute again (I can't see the point in having voice control on the steering wheel) etc.

[alias_vw]

Today I washed it, applied fast clean and shine then vacuumed the interior (and downloaded all the workshop manuals from erwin).

[lockwood]

Where on Erwin's site did you get the 6R manual?

[alias_vw]

There are a bunch of them in the 'Workshop Manuals in PDF format' section but the 6R Polo isn't listed with the rest of the Polos...it's above the Passats and listed as 'Polo A05 (2010>) [6R]'.

[alias_vw]

Exterior clean today - snow foam, two bucket wash, aquawax and cleaned the windows.

[Mione]

How much was it to install the bluetooth kit, if you don't mind me asking?

[Mione]

I gave mine a quick wash today. Quick because it is currently 39 degrees outside! :)

[Casper]

So far I have...

- swapped RCD310 for Sony XAV-70BT head unit
- tinted windows
- replaced all interior bulbs and rear number plate bulbs with white LED lighting

Still to do...

- upgrade stock speakers
- replace stock headlight & foglight bulbs with Philips DiamondVision bulbs
- possibly replace parker bulbs with white LEDs
- ECU tune (if one ever becomes available!)

Also going to keep an eye out for any air intake and exhaust improvements that become available...

[bigfoot]

ummm i made the traction control light come on yesterday. that is all.

about to order lowered springs and get the wheels painted or powder coated matte black

[lockwood]

Alias Vdub

Would you give me a link to the 6R workshop manual please, I'm buggered if I can find it

Thanks
John

[gvas]

I installed a Fiscon bluetooth unit and rear view camera all hooked up to my RCD510.
The RVC pops out from the VW boot handle when in reverse, just like the one you can get with the Golf.

[GraveDilute]

Hi gvas,

Where did you get the camera from? Is it the same as the Golf version or specially made for Polo?

[gvas]

I got it installed at No limit Electronics in Melbourne. Its specifically made for the Polo, they had a Golf one in stock but couldn't install it because the VW badge was a bit bigger, not sure if there was any other reason. They competely remove the VW badge and install the new one with all the camera bits and pieces.

[JexL]

how much did the camera and installation cost you?? upload some pictures please

[alias_vw]

How much was it to install the bluetooth kit, if you don't mind me asking?

RNS510 and bluetooth bought from ebay (the Lithuanian guy and the Spanish guy respectively) all installed for cost of 3 hours of labour.

Labour was a bit steeper than I'd expected (and was quoted originally) but I just wanted it done. They didn't get the full coding done properly either but I had VCDS so sorted the rest out myself.

[gvas]

Here's a couple of pics of the review camera.
The whole badge and camera completely replace the existing badge.
It cost me $1100 all up, but I preferred this to rear parking senses.

Oops sorry pics aren't working, will try to fix.

[Blurter]

Within the first couple of weeks I had a dash mat, wetseat front seat covers, rears on the way (still being patterned and made), cargo mat and net. I've ordered a sharran antenna.

The first post mentions changing something called a VCDS to make the lane change auto blinker function flash five times instead of three. How can I do that?

[alias_vw]

The first post mentions changing something called a VCDS to make the lane change auto blinker function flash five times instead of three. How can I do that?

VCDS (http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/index.html)

Probably easiest just to link to it...

If you don't want to buy it, you may find someone in this thread (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f20/vag-com-scanning-who-can-help-27504.html) who'd be happy to lend a hand.

[Blurter]

Aaaaaahhhh.

Thanks for that. I certainly shouldn't be poking around in there. No idea what I'd do.

[bigfoot]

about to order lowered springs...

ordered!

$233 landed from orange tuning (versus >$600 locally)

[JaneAusten]

People who have tinted their 6R, mind posting pictures? Thinking of tinting my 3 dr black GTI. Thanks!

[JexL]

got the spare wheel put on this morning as the right rear tyre got punctured last night. also swapped the RCD310 for a RCD510 yesterday

[GraveDilute]

Well, I don't have my car yet (it came off the boat today though!!) but my RNS510 arrived from Lithuania!!

Can't wait to fit the unit to my car. I'll have to pull my finger out and order the Bluetooth now. I think the Spanish seller is the way to go.

[Frostee]

What bluetooth are you considering?

[payno]

What bluetooth are you considering?

I'll be in the market too once my GTI arrives so keen for everyones opinions.

[Frostee]

I've had a brief look at this http://kufatec.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=207
Seems to be a well integrated option at a bit less than the VW offering but far better phone compatibility.

On the other hand a less integrated but apparently well functioned solution is this Motorola offering TK30 Music and Hands-Free Pro-Install Car Kit - Tech Specs - Motorola Mobility, Inc. Australia (http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/AU-EN/Consumer-Products-and-Services/Mobile+Phone+Accessories/Car-Accessories/ci.Motorola-TK30-Music-Hands-Free-Car-Kit-AU-EN.alt)

The Kufatec is installed for about $800, and the Motorola about $450 (VW Bluetooth quoted from Dealer at $850)

I'm really leaning toward the Kufatec given there's no additional display unit. For ~$250 difference the Kufatec appears to give nice integration with the RCD510 (or RNS510) and appears to integrate nicely the the current white VW MFD.

I haven't done much research here and am keen to hear what people have to say about other alternatives or recommendations

[GraveDilute]

Well, I'm planning on getting the genuine version from Ebay. http://http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Bluetooth-VW-RNS-510-9WZ-Premium-2011-5N0-035-730-D-/320645757607?pt=Other_Vehicle_Parts&hash=item4aa7f9faa7#ht_4383wt_989

$400 posted isn't bad. Install will take a couple of hours of my time.
This is cheaper than kufatec

[GTI JOE]

Well, I'm planning on getting the genuine version from Ebay. http://http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Bluetooth-VW-RNS-510-9WZ-Premium-2011-5N0-035-730-D-/320645757607?pt=Other_Vehicle_Parts&hash=item4aa7f9faa7#ht_4383wt_989

$400 posted isn't bad. Install will take a couple of hours of my time.
This is cheaper than kufatec

This one sounds very promising, comes from Spain right? Wonder what the installation cost would be?

[GraveDilute]

Yep, the seller is in Spain. There's another one who comes up from Poland but they are about $20 more for the same thing (exxy postage costs).

Having a look at the install threads, it's really a matter of being careful and taking your time. I used to sell car navs, so poking around with the stereo, ripping out panels, etc doesn't scare me.

The only real tool you need for the install is the Ross-Tech. This allows the unit to integrate with the MFD and audio system
I'm sure that someone locally would be willing to assist for a carton of ale and a spin in a GTI. Surely?

[Franki]

Hey Guys,

My Candy white, 5dr GTI arrives on Friday morning :)

I know alot of you guys have purchased your RNS510 from Lithuania - Can anyone supply a link? I would really love to buy one, they just look so rad!

[jaedencook]

I have a question...
Has anyone either done, or recommend, a custom air intake for the Polo?
I want to look at a shielded pod since there aren't any high flow panels listed on K&N yet.

[sVWatt]

Anyone bought from KUFATEC they seem good on the web page but not the sharpest tool in the shed when I emailed them.
Can someone give me the thumbs up or otherwise ...

[alias_vw]

Hey Guys,

My Candy white, 5dr GTI arrives on Friday morning :)

I know alot of you guys have purchased your RNS510 from Lithuania - Can anyone supply a link? I would really love to buy one, they just look so rad!

RNS-510 from the "Lithuania guy" (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VW-MFD3-RNS-510-passat-tiguan-golf-Version-C-RNS510-/200580530681?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2eb38801f9)

Some people recently seem to have had issues with mounting tabs being bent but I certainly had no issue with mine.

[Frostee]

I took a leap of faith (or stupidity) and decided to buy this iPod interface cable. This cost me less than $40 delivered - the VW cable was more than $100. Will let you know whether or not it works.

VW RCD510 RCD310 RNS510 MEDIA-IN MDI IPOD IPHONE CABLE - eBay (item 220737831947 end time Feb-23-11 12:18:06 PST) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220737831947&viewitem=)

Also bought this major purchase item

VW Volkswagens Tire Valve Caps Golf Jetta GTI VR6 - eBay (item 120688013252 end time Feb-23-11 12:26:54 PST) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120688013252&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:MOTORS:1123)

Huge purchase risk here at $2 a corner!

he boredom associated with delivery is becoming expensive. Mmmmm maybe we need a new thread about stuff you've bought for your Polo before you even have it?

[bigfoot]

ordered!

$233 landed from orange tuning (versus >$600 locally)

arrived today :banana:

[Gambit]

Nice one, make sure you take before and after shots of it installed.

On another note i got some ROH wheels in black used for FREE *yes free*!!, need to get them sandblasted and powdercoated black :)

Also has anyone installed the K&N airfilter on the 6R yet?
Thinking of getting that, what do you think?

[Gambit]

arrived today :banana:

btw tried to place an order for Australian and they don't list Oz as a shipping destination, how did you manage it?

[gavs]

arrived today :banana:

I don't suppose you would be able to post a couple of pics of the before and after shots of the lower control arm angle? This was a problem on the Mk4 golf that too much lowering made the car handle like a dog due to flattening out the angle of the control arm. The GTI will be 15mm lower already so I'm waying up if lowering goes on the list of mods :)

[bigfoot]

I don't suppose you would be able to post a couple of pics of the before and after shots of the lower control arm angle?

i should be able to manage before and after pics :)

its not going to be heaps lower as it's already got the factory sport suspension and i didnt get the super-low springs


btw tried to place an order for Australian and they don't list Oz as a shipping destination, how did you manage it?

email Herr Stuiber at info@orange-tuning.de and he'll look after you

in love with these wheels (http://www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_nurburgring.php) in matte black

just waiting on a quote with tyres

[Gambit]

Cool Cool, yeah those wheel look pretty much perfect for the polo. damn..
Just checked 1010tires, they are about $840us excluding delivery. not bad at all !

[Frostee]

I took a leap of faith (or stupidity) and decided to buy this iPod interface cable. This cost me less than $40 delivered - the VW cable was more than $100. Will let you know whether or not it works.

VW RCD510 RCD310 RNS510 MEDIA-IN MDI IPOD IPHONE CABLE - eBay (item 220737831947 end time Feb-23-11 12:18:06 PST) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220737831947&viewitem=)

Also bought this major purchase item

VW Volkswagens Tire Valve Caps Golf Jetta GTI VR6 - eBay (item 120688013252 end time Feb-23-11 12:26:54 PST) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120688013252&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:MOTORS:1123)

Huge purchase risk here at $2 a corner!

he boredom associated with delivery is becoming expensive. Mmmmm maybe we need a new thread about stuff you've bought for your Polo before you even have it?

iPod cable arrived from the US Seller. All looks good and can't see any reason why it wouldn't work - now all I need is my Polo to give it a try.

[jaedencook]

I have that cable; works fine.
however be warned that there are issues with iPods and the RCD510 if u have that headunit.

Google it, but basically complex structured iPods are having issues with the headunit because it trys to read too much at once. You'll notice the first 1-2 secs of songs skip or just dont play and that song names\details don't change when you push next.

Or with me it froze completely altogether.

Some people have been returning the MDI cable to VW (the ones bought from VW) others got 'firmware updates' to the head unit, the list goes on.
I myself just removed as many songs as i didn't need, removed unwanted music detail like album art, artist info etc that itunes shoves into each song.

[gavs]

I am considering darkening the wheels on the gti when it gets here but am unsure of if I should go black or a metallic charcoal.

Black on red GTI, keep in mind mine will be white.... Thanks to UK Polos...
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/03/047-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/03/048-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/03/050-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/03/045-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/03/046-1.jpg

[gavs]

Or charcoal, like these...
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/03/102_3286-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/03/102_3287-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/03/100_2273-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/03/100_2292-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/03/100_2280-1.jpg

[GTI JOE]

Gav, Gav, Gav...get some serious wheels man:)...like these!
http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd489/keysersoze333/PoloGTI.jpg
http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd489/keysersoze333/PoloGTIV2.jpg
http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd489/keysersoze333/PoloGTIV3.jpg

[JaneAusten]

GTI needs proper GTI wheels. And nothing looks better than Detroits imo. Time to make a friend in NZ.

[Coolio]

Gavs I have ordered a Candy White 5 door...the first thing i will be doing is getting my wheels to match that metallic charcoal look. Sensational! I was disappointed when they stuck with the denvers, but having seen the charcoal black I have completely reversed my decision.

[gavs]

Gav, Gav, Gav...get some serious wheels man...like these!

Hmmm, the ones with the red piping are ok, the others not fussed on though, would look more at home on a commodore or falcon... Interestingly I have found during my hunt for the front lip spoiler part number a whole catalogue of vw wheels!


Gavs I have ordered a Candy White 5 door...the first thing i will be doing is getting my wheels to match that metallic charcoal look. Sensational! I was disappointed with they stuck with the denvers, but having seen the charcoal black I have completely reversed my decision.

Yeah, the more I look at them, the more I like them :)

[GTI JOE]

Hmmm, the ones with the red piping are ok, the others not fussed on though, would look more at home on a commodore or falcon... Interestingly I have found during my hunt for the front lip spoiler part number a whole catalogue of vw wheels!

Ok, can you paint them like Detroits? Like these puppies:)
http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd489/keysersoze333/PoloGTI2DR.jpg

[JaneAusten]

I guess that is one option but Detroits look like they have been polished in some way. In short they are GORGEOUS and simply the best wheels on the GTI. Dun mess.

[gavs]

Yeah, I have to agree, Detroits are a stunning looking wheel and JaneAusten, you are correct. They are (from what I gather) painted gloss black and then the outwards facing face is machined, then sealed by some form of clear, most likely a high temp clear powdercoat like we use here at work which is tough but also super glossy.

Joe, I'll need to help you with your photoshopping, one of these makes it much easier ;)
http://ts1.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=590499025464&id=3260ab8e91ed553bf7adf0b332c8fd16&url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.softworld.es%2fblog%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2010%2f03%2fwacom-tablet-cintiq-21ux.jpg

[Gambit]

Hey gavs Similar dilemma.. cross posting this:

Hey Guys these are the wheels i got for free and am having stripped and powdercoated in either Black or Anthracite

Which colour would best suit a Red Polo GTI?

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/03/5515893513_0cd3a7caa2_z-1.jpg

[gavs]

See the wheels thread for my comments...

[GTI JOE]

Yeah, I have to agree, Detroits are a stunning looking wheel and JaneAusten, you are correct. They are (from what I gather) painted gloss black and then the outwards facing face is machined, then sealed by some form of clear, most likely a high temp clear powdercoat like we use here at work which is tough but also super glossy.

Joe, I'll need to help you with your photoshopping, one of these makes it much easier ;)
http://ts1.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=590499025464&id=3260ab8e91ed553bf7adf0b332c8fd16&url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.softworld.es%2fblog%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2010%2f03%2fwacom-tablet-cintiq-21ux.jpg

What The? I thought I did a pretty good job for 5 minutes work:) Can the Denvers be machined or is it too much work involved, if at all possible that is?

[gavs]

Ahhhhhhh, just having a dig;) You have a PM too...

They can be machined, yes. Generally alloy wheels (from memory, I did quite a bit of casting materials research about 12 months ago) are a derivative of the 5000 series of Aluminium alloys which can be machined to get that finish but the effort to do it, well, unless you have a milling machine or you have enough time on your hands with sandpaper and files, it's probably not really worth it, especially if you want the sharp edges of the detroits. You could fake that with painting though, you would only know the difference close up.

Sent an email to a NZ dealership today asking a few questions regarding the Polo Detroit wheels....

[GTI JOE]

Thanks dude,
Great minds think alike, I sent an email about the Polo Detroits to Volkswagen New Zealand. Maybe between us we may have some news?

[gavs]

Maybe, mine won't be until tuesday though:D

[TCO]

Within the first couple of weeks I had a dash mat, wetseat front seat covers, rears on the way (still being patterned and made), cargo mat and net. I've ordered a sharran antenna.

The first post mentions changing something called a VCDS to make the lane change auto blinker function flash five times instead of three. How can I do that?

Hi.

Can anyone advise what seat covers are available for the Polo 6R (front seat air bag compatible) or do I just go and get a set of Super Cheap Auto covers ?

Thanks,

TCO.

[JaneAusten]

Hi.

Can anyone advise what seat covers are available for the Polo 6R (front seat air bag compatible) or do I just go and get a set of Super Cheap Auto covers ?

Thanks,

TCO.

I reckon a set of "Jim Beam" covers from Super Cheap would look fully sik.

[alias_vw]

In the interest of posting every time I wash my car (so I have a record and can prove to my girlfriend that I don't actually do it all that often), I washed my car today. Snow foam followed by two bucket wash.

I have the Nanolex Glass Sealant kit staring at me right now and I really need to pull my finger out and do it....maybe tomorrow.

[Gambit]

Hey guys i had my car detailed today by Damien at Final Inspection, had the rejuvenation and Paint protection applied, it is now looking remarkably red !

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/03/5557283443_c8a50a3193_b-1.jpg

[gavs]

Very nice Gambit, how much did Damien charge you if you don't mind me asking?

[GTI JOE]

Very nice Gambit, how much did Damien charge you if you don't mind me asking?

Ditto, your car looks pretty cool dude:)

[Gambit]

Very nice Gambit, how much did Damien charge you if you don't mind me asking?


Its on his website Final Inspection - Auto Detailing (http://www.finalinspection.com.au/auto-detailing/exterior-detailing.html) plus the paint protection on top. ;)

He knows his stuff inside and out, very knowledgable, and does an exceptional job, so money well spent.

[gavs]

Yeah, i know of a few people that have used Damien, he's one of the best, if not the best detailer in the country.

[Gambit]

Yeah, i know of a few people that have used Damien, he's one of the best, if not the best detailer in the country.

Yeah I would rank him up there as the best in the country. :) we are lucky to be in melbs

[sVWatt]

Hey guys i had my car detailed today by Damien at Final Inspection, had the rejuvenation and Paint protection applied, it is now looking remarkably red !

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/03/5557283443_c8a50a3193_b-1.jpg
V.nice polo bro.

[sVWatt]

I took my polo to the Gov.shop front today because I had to buy replacement number plates after just one week.

The reason...some schmuck stole them and then stole petrol from a local petrol station.

If said person cannot afford to put fuel in their tank...take the bus...not my plates.

If anyone sees YHH 62H in Canberra - take a photo of the driver....I'd love to post them on Facebook.

Awesome:emo_baghead:

[alias_vw]

Well I pulled my finger out and applied the Nanolex glass sealant this evening.

I don't often wish for it on the weekend but I'd like it to rain tomorrow so I can see if it actually works!

[bigfoot]

I discovered (after a few expletives) that the doors need to be unlocked to open the petrol flap :facepalm:

[Gambit]

I discovered (after a few expletives) that the doors need to be unlocked to open the petrol flap :facepalm:

Thanks for the tip :)

[broxigar1983]

Something I learned over the weekend. Press and hold the unlock button on the remote to open, this will open all windows! and lock will close all windows :P

But Today I have placed my final order for my sound system that should be here end of this week :banana:

[Blurter]

Fitted a set of VW logo valve caps - blue :cool46:

[payno]

Fitted a set of VW logo valve caps - blue :cool46:

Where did you get them from? Genuine?

Just had a look on ebay and some look pretty cheapo.

[bigfoot]

Something I learned over the weekend. Press and hold the unlock button on the remote to open, this will open all windows! and lock will close all windows

dealer should have shown you when you picked the car up

pretty handy on hot days

[Blurter]

Where did you get them from? Genuine?

Just had a look on ebay and some look pretty cheapo.

I got them on FleaBay. I'm happy with the way they look. I may have low standards though:emo_baghead:

[PoloPie]

Had Black Pearl tinting installed on my polo, tintmart's darkest tint. It goes really well with the red and keeps it so much cooler :) the holding the unlock button to open all the windows - such a nice feature for on those hot days parked in sunny carparks :D

Also planning on doing a boost gauge install this weekend... more than anything I'm curious as to just how much boost the little 1.6tdi runs.

[broxigar1983]

WooHoo! My K&N Air Filter (e-2997) arrived from the States! (probably the only e-2997 filter in Aus) and my new sound for the car!
So I will be doing a lot to the car over the weekend :)

PS, if you want to purchase something in the USA and need a shipping company, I can recommend MyUSshopnship (http://www.myusshopnship.com/index.php). Service is excellent and only took them 4 DAYS to get my filter from Miami to Perth!!

[gavs]

Price USA is another:)

[broxigar1983]

Installed sound in the car :banana:. Last thing to do is to connect the amps and amp remote wires. Still need to figure out where the ACC wire/fuse is :confused:.

Anyone here with a diagram of the fuse box? And, anyone know of a place in the boot where I can ground the amps? Had a quick look but can't find anything (Don't want to touch the seat belt mountings)

Oh, and my rear door windows auto up and down doesn't work :(, think I forgot to plug the cables back in, they do work from the driver's controls. AND the auto open and close of windows when you press the remote doesn't work, think it might be the rear connection or the fact that the battery was disconnected for more than 12 hours....

Any one with ideas or had the same issue?

[PoloDave]

already done: K&n filter, ABT kit
done today: rear debadged, Sonniboy sunscreens fitted (perfectly shaped to contours on all rear windows) :cool:, new rims ordered, Supersprint centre pipe ordered

[GTI JOE]

Well done with your mods gentlemen, pics would also be nice:)

[sVWatt]

Installed sound in the car :banana:. Last thing to do is to connect the amps and amp remote wires. Still need to figure out where the ACC wire/fuse is :confused:.

Anyone here with a diagram of the fuse box? And, anyone know of a place in the boot where I can ground the amps? Had a quick look but can't find anything (Don't want to touch the seat belt mountings)

Oh, and my rear door windows auto up and down doesn't work :(, think I forgot to plug the cables back in, they do work from the driver's controls. AND the auto open and close of windows when you press the remote doesn't work, think it might be the rear connection or the fact that the battery was disconnected for more than 12 hours....

Any one with ideas or had the same issue?

Try this for fuses Photo Album - Imgur (http://imgur.com/a/BmcGl)

[broxigar1983]

Try this for fuses Photo Album - Imgur (http://imgur.com/a/BmcGl)

Thanks, saw that but will not work. There are nothing to indicate which fuse is what and they are all next to each other (all in a line...:))

Yes, will get pics (but not now, if VW seen the state of my car they will void my warranty!! lol j/k)

[YellowLemon]

I added a new RNS510 version D along with new 9W7 Bluetooth module, both manufactured in 2011. Works great with the MY11 Polo TDI! Cost ~ $1370 and 2 hours enjoyable work on car. Further details here:


RNS510 and 9W7 Bluetooth in the new Polo 6R (2011) (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f128/rns510-9w7-bluetooth-new-polo-6r-57428.html)

[Mike]

I should be getting my White 5dr GTi with Leatherette and Audio pack this week, emphasis on should lol. To be honest i can't actually go 1 minute without thinking about it, I think it's fair to say I'm obsessed.
This is what i have planned for my new car :)
Getting the wheels powder coated a super glossy black
Thinking about getting a Sharan Antenna
Ordering H&R 35/55mm 929kg coils from Orange Tuning
Getting Bluetooth kit from *bluewagen* on eBay (really want to install this myself but may need help from someone on here with programming the MFD and such)
Also as soon as an ECU upgrade is available I'll be jumping on that, will be very interested to see what kind of gains are achievable with the 1.4, and would like to see if a well made high flowing exhaust system could be much better than the stock system (Not after a super loud cheapo piece of crap that's for sure)
Want to upgrade the headlights with some sort of bright white bulbs, and maybe the front fog lights too.
I'm getting ahead of myself here but am VERY excited to say the least, really hoping no issues with the car as I've seen soo many issues reported so far.
I will be posting a thread as soon as i get my car with pics of EVERYTHING before and after :D
-Mike

[Buller_Scott]

Also as soon as an ECU upgrade is available I'll be jumping on that, will be very interested to see what kind of gains are achievable with the 1.4,

hey mike, congrats and welcome!

when it comes to ecu tunes, it's all been done before - pretty much expect the same kind of gains that people have had with the golf mk5 gt sport, and the mk6 118tsi.

[bnescooter]

I managed to get my GTI a few weeks ago and I've had a stage 1 tune done by APR. Very nice indeed. Just waiting for them to release the new air intake. If I had the $$$ the intercooler would be after that for sure. That little 1.4 gets very warm.

[Mike]

I managed to get my GTI a few weeks ago and I've had a stage 1 tune done by APR. Very nice indeed. Just waiting for them to release the new air intake. If I had the $$$ the intercooler would be after that for sure. That little 1.4 gets very warm.

What figures did you get on the Dyno after the tune? Really keen to get this done now :D
Also did you get the EMCS programmable mapping thing?

[gavs]

Hey mike, first off, please don't go gloss black on the white, someone has already done it here in Melbourne and it looks..... well, odd. In regards to ecu, DNA, revo, je design all hav tunes already out there for the gti.

[Mike]

Hey mike, first off, please don't go gloss black on the white, someone has already done it here in Melbourne and it looks..... well, odd. In regards to ecu, DNA, revo, je design all hav tunes already out there for the gti.

I think gloss black wheels with super dark tint looks amazing on a white car!
Check this out YouTube - 2010 VW Golf R with Black 19 Inch Alloys Wheels (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFYBXwUbH44)
I know it's not a polo but the colour scheme is amazing!

[gavs]

In some cases, i agree, an X6 looks good like that for example. Polo GTI, not so much but hey, it's your car:) I'm personally going with metallic charcoal.

See here:
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f128/wheels-55759-9.html

[Buller_Scott]

we had the melbourne dyno day yesterday... all the cars that John (DNA Tuning) has tuned, had ridiculously smooth power / torque graphs. very, very good tune, the DNA one.

[Mike]

In some cases, i agree, an X6 looks good like that for example. Polo GTI, not so much but hey, it's your car:) I'm personally going with metallic charcoal.

See here:
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f128/wheels-55759-9.html

I have to admit, it does look ugly in those pics.
But i'd say its due to the wheels being half brown and having dirty brown tyres as well.
They're too dirty to tell if its a home job or not.
If i get it done i'll just have to keep them very clean all the time haha...
Maybe i could get a metallic black? I know a powder coating joint down the road from my work in Bayswater that have many variations to choose from.
Keen to see your car around soon though :)

[Buller_Scott]

I have to admit, it does look ugly in those pics.
But i'd say its due to the wheels being half brown and having dirty brown tyres as well.
They're too dirty to tell if its a home job or not.
If i get it done i'll just have to keep them very clean all the time haha...
Maybe i could get a metallic black? I know a powder coating joint down the road from my work in Bayswater that have many variations to choose from.
Keen to see your car around soon though :)

black on white is good, but dark dark bronze on white is better. if only i had photoshop...

[gavs]

I have to admit, it does look ugly in those pics.
But i'd say its due to the wheels being half brown and having dirty brown tyres as well.
They're too dirty to tell if its a home job or not.
If i get it done i'll just have to keep them very clean all the time haha...
Maybe i could get a metallic black? I know a powder coating joint down the road from my work in Bayswater that have many variations to choose from.
Keen to see your car around soon though :)

Ha ha, yeah, me too except it's going to sit on the damn dock in Germany for another 3 weeks it seems! :(

The other thing about powdercoat is that you have to be careful with what you clean it with, it can become soft and tacky, also make sure you get a high temperature rated one, brakes generate quite a bit of heat under hard work and our powdercoat line here runs at around 200 degrees to "cook" the powder.....

[GTI JOE]

Took another shot of Tequila watching it miss yet another ship loading in Bremerhaven ;)

[bnescooter]

What figures did you get on the Dyno after the tune? Really keen to get this done now :D
Also did you get the EMCS programmable mapping thing?

I didn't pay the extra to get the dyno done. Just had the ECU modified. It should be around the 152kw I think. Not sure what that is at the wheels, but it's faster and that's all that matters for me. It has the EMCS ... valet is funny ... tested that on the weekend ...

If you are getting a GTI you need to have this done. :cool:

[polojared]

HID's 10,000K
Replaced stock stereo with an Eclipse CD5030
20% tint on sides and rear

Coming soon;

Eyelids
Full stereo install
Standard 15" 77tsi wheels powdercoated black

[broxigar1983]

HID's 10,000K...


Pics plz, and what you think of them, was also looking at HIDs

[polojared]

They are tricking to install. Well the first time at least. A-bit of work compared to other cars I have fitted them to.

No pics, but might be able to get tonight :)

HID's = BEST THING EVER.

Not only do they change the look of your car, esp @ night but your viewing distance is increased ten fold.

[gavs]

And if incorrectly fitted aka no auto levelers and front and rear sensors for the levelers, dazzle the crap out of oncomming traffic.

10,000K, that's going to be a very purple light when they wear in.....

[polojared]

I dont have auto levelers?

I can only adjust it via the control in the car, in-which work perfectly.

10,000K won't go purple.

[GTI JOE]

They will be blue/purple, that's for sure.

[gavs]

If you hav a gti with the optional bi-Xenons then yes, you do. That being said, I only know of 1 gti with the Xenons and that's a press vehicle.

On a side note, 6500 is the max legal temp range on the HID globes you can use, these are the best for light penetration you can get with the closest falloff point from blue/white to purple. Purple light has little penetration so like Phillis blue vision halogen globes, they look bright, but don't penetrate.

10.000K is an illegal globe.

[Frostee]

I dont have auto levelers?

I can only adjust it via the control in the car, in-which work perfectly.

10,000K won't go purple.

Not good driving practice to keep one eye out the front and one out the back. When you get pulled over the third one kicks in!

[polojared]

10,000K illegal. Ok.

They are an aggressive blue. They don't look purple to me.

[gavs]

They won't initially, but when the bulbs settle in, they will start to get a purple haze around the outside of the beam instead of a yellowie blue.

Not trying to rain on your parade or anything, but they are illegal to be retro fitted, hence the $1600 option form the factory on the gti and they are quite a bit more complex than just a bulb and ballast. Hopefully we might have been able to guide you down a better path re Mr Plod if and when he spots you :)

On a side note, another reason I have recently found out regarding the auto levelers is that Xenon lights are actully quite UV intensive, in that they give off harmful UV lights. They use them for accelerated weathering simulations for UV stability in materials. Another reason why not to shine them into people's eyes with a reflector rather than projector lense!

[polojared]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/04/photo1-6.jpg

I will get a picture of the whole front, plus a night time one this evening.

Cheers

[GTI JOE]

Looks very blue...is it legal?

[polojared]

unfortunately not.

[gavs]

Do planned mods count? if not...

Today I have done the following to my polo:
Thought about the following:

Remsa brake pads, front and rear
TWR brake fluid change
Some form of rear anti-roll bar (I already miss the one off my golf:( )
Painting the wheels VW Pepper Grey metalic
Bluetooth module install

Crossed Chip tuning off my list for now

[gavs]

Ooops, forgot to inlude thought about lowering springs, most likely H&R or for some flashyness, KW, only because they're yellow :)

Wow, my 1000th post too with that thought:)

[GTI JOE]

Now, how many will actually get past the gf ;)

[broxigar1983]

Now, how many will actually get past the gf ;)

Buy some perfume with each add-on and tell her it came with the perfume:banana:

[noone]

Do the springs match the stock shocks? Poorly matched suspension could make the ride worse for the bit of drop.

You could get KW's for a grand landed.

[polojared]

FYI, the spotlights on my mates Monaro are 15,000K

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/04/IMG_0026-1.jpg

Will get better pictures of my 10,000K soon.

Cheers

[gavs]

Do the springs match the stock shocks? Poorly matched suspension could make the ride worse for the bit of drop.

You could get KW's for a grand landed.

Yeah, spoke the the H&R guys here and they said that they are matched to the stock dampers. Besides, the ride is pretty damn stiff anyway from the factory! :)


Now, how many will actually get past the gf

Shhhhhh.....

[GTI JOE]

Freakin yeah dude....lovvve thattt purple haze...puff puff..cough cough;)

[JexL]

took my polo in to get the engine bay rattling fixed hopefully. Went on a test drive with the service guy but it didnt make the noise!!

[noone]

Yeah, spoke the the H&R guys here and they said that they are matched to the stock dampers. Besides, the ride is pretty damn stiff anyway from the factory!

So i hear. KW's may end up being more comfortable, its best to do some research before you jump in. Not that I can talk, about to change my suspension for the 3rd time...

[JexL]

Far out. Polo chose not to rattle during the test drive and thus will be returned unfixed

[Miles Away]

Remsa brake pads, front and rear
TWR brake fluid change

How much do these cost and where is best to get them?

[yellow_cake]

You could get KW's for a grand landed.

can i ask where from? wouldnt mind some coilovers one day!

[sVWatt]

Far out. Polo chose not to rattle during the test drive and thus will be returned unfixed

Where is the rattle coming from?

[gavs]

How much do these cost and where is best to get them?

Greg at GSl Rallysport up in Brisvegas. I can't remember the pads but the fluid is $60 a litre.

[broxigar1983]

Finished my sound installation today!! Just need to fine tune the amps.

Oh, and the K&N air filter is awesome. Car sounds better and feels a bit more responsive :)

[Trepid4tion]

...
Oh, and the K&N air filter is awesome. Car sounds better and feels a bit more responsive :)

Curse you, now i think i'm going to have to do the same thing >>

Btw, was quoted 1200+ for the Factory Roof Spoiler painted and fitted, think i might give that one a miss and save my pennies for the Reiger Kit.

Haven't really done anything for mine yet, but have plenty on the list

-APR Tune for the 1.2 TSI
-APR Intake (if they ever make one, which i hope they do', alot better can be done here to get it a bit more free flowing)
-Reiger Kit
-3M Roof Vinyl-ing
-Milltek Exhaust (if they ever make one, if not Supersprint it is!)
-OZ Racing Supertursimo GT's
-Recaro's

.... the list will keep going, its the first car Ive had that can have potential... (yay for a 15 year old Camry wagon before this)

[JexL]

WOW 1.2K are you serious? The spoiler should only be around $400 and then add on painting and installation. Crazy

[Trepid4tion]

yeah that was through a VW dealership in brisbane... like i said, not going to happen... hahaha

[gavs]

C

.... the list will keep going, its the first car Ive had that can have potential... (yay for a 15 year old Camry wagon before this)

Until one of us who has a GTI wastes you;) Oh wait, it's still on the boat:(:(

[Frostee]

Until one of us who has a GTI wastes you;) Oh wait, it's still on the boat:(:(

Believe him!

[noone]

Until one of us who has a GTI wastes you;) Oh wait, it's still on the boat:(:(

Yeah, but its 1.4 Potential... This is what the 1.8 Polo can do... (http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=304931) and its not finished yet...

I am gealous of the new Polo's fuel economy and low RPM torque though...

[Trepid4tion]

Until one of us who has a GTI wastes you;) Oh wait, it's still on the boat:(:(

Believe me, i would have prefered the GTI... just couldnt afford to wait. Give me time :) hahaha

[noone]

can i ask where from? wouldnt mind some coilovers one day!

Yeah, DPM Performance in the UK. Damien just helped me out with a set... When you look it up it goes like this:
- Listed price x 0.87 (removing VAT)
- Add around 125 pounds for shipping
- Tell him your from VWW and you hear good things about them (hope for another few $$$ off).
- Put that price into Paypal (how he likes to be paid) and be aware of extra fees for using credit cards, etc).
Should come out to a scratch over $1k.

As the Aus $$$ is so good right now, price is good!

[Buller_Scott]

Until one of us who has a GTI wastes you;) (:(

im pretty sure gti_daves (another polo owner) skoda octavia could waste anything with a polo badge (9n or 6r) in a straight line AND around corners, but sometimes it isnt about who is fastest, but rather who is happy with their cars and the mods they've done to it.

i just hope that once all these gti's get delivered, that this forum doesnt turn into "the only reason there are people here who arent driving gti's is because they are too poor to afford our expensive $32k gti's" like the 9n forum appeared to be for a while - smug little motherf***ers who were so snobby that a few decent forum members actually stopped posting altogether because they kept on getting flamed for not driving a gti... then the moment those same elitist pricks can afford someone's 3rd hand mazda 3 mps or subaru sti, they're outta here like last week's trash.

so yeah. just hope that doesnt happen on here.

[Frostee]

im pretty sure gti_daves (another polo owner) skoda octavia could waste anything with a polo badge (9n or 6r) in a straight line AND around corners, but sometimes it isnt about who is fastest, but rather who is happy with their cars and the mods they've done to it.

i just hope that once all these gti's get delivered, that this forum doesnt turn into "the only reason there are people here who arent driving gti's is because they are too poor to afford our expensive $32k gti's" like the 9n forum appeared to be for a while - smug little motherf***ers who were so snobby that a few decent forum members actually stopped posting altogether because they kept on getting flamed for not driving a gti... then the moment those same elitist pricks can afford someone's 3rd hand mazda 3 mps or subaru sti, they're outta here like last week's trash.

so yeah. just hope that doesnt happen on here.

I thinks it's fair to say that me, Gav's, GTI Joe and Payno don't fit into the category you mention.

We're here because we're enthuiastic, rather than trying to convince ourselves we made the correct purchase choice until we can afford something else that we'd prefer (and that we don't)

[yellow_cake]

Yeah, DPM Performance in the UK. Damien just helped me out with a set... When you look it up it goes like this:
- Listed price x 0.87 (removing VAT)
- Add around 125 pounds for shipping
- Tell him your from VWW and you hear good things about them (hope for another few $$$ off).
- Put that price into Paypal (how he likes to be paid) and be aware of extra fees for using credit cards, etc).
Should come out to a scratch over $1k.

Thanks for the info! Cheers!

[sVWatt]

...but rather who is happy with their cars ...

GTi is nice...no doubts, but the main thing is being happy with your purchase for sure :)

I recon any VW makes us special, not mainstream, the thinking persons alternative (and there are plenty brands to choose from).

Whether its Bentley, Skoda, Volkswagen, Audi ... It's a family thing ;)

[gavs]

I walked into the dealership with the initial intensions to buy a 66TDI if I couldn't get a GTI, so don't worry, I'm not going to put people down in a serious manner because I am lucky enough to get a GTI, I will do it in jest from time to time, for sure. :cookie:

But after a cruise where I was keeping up with stock polo and golf GTIs through the corners in a 1.6 Mk4, I won't judge because it doesn't always come down to power, torque and expense:) $3k worth of suspension mods though, they helped ;)

[Trepid4tion]

Yeah ive been suprised quite a few times, like my little polo kept up with a mate from works mk4 R32 (i believe he's on the forum here somewhere), which suprised me. I respect anyones car that they take pride in no matter what it is. :D

In other news, have ordered PIAA Plasma Ion Yellow bulbs for the Fogs and a pair of Osram Nightbreaker Plus H7's for the Low beams. Had them on the camry and they were awsome.

[alias_vw]

Yeah ive been suprised quite a few times, like my little polo kept up with a mate from works mk4 R32 (i believe he's on the forum here somewhere), which suprised me. I respect anyones car that they take pride in no matter what it is. :D

In other news, have ordered PIAA Plasma Ion Yellow bulbs for the Fogs and a pair of Osram Nightbreaker Plus H7's for the Low beams. Had them on the camry and they were awsome.

Where did you order the PIAA Plamas from? Keen to get some myself...

[Eshreff]

btw are the fog lights H8 ?

[Trepid4tion]

Where did you order the PIAA Plamas from? Keen to get some myself...

Just off ebay, from here (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/PIAA-H-476-H8-2500K-Plasma-Ion-Yellow-Halogen-bulbs-/370482153481?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5642750809) i do believe


btw are the fog lights H8 ?

Yes they are, atleast thats what i have read, and i think the Low beams are H7's aswell... i think...

[alias_vw]

Just off ebay, from here (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/PIAA-H-476-H8-2500K-Plasma-Ion-Yellow-Halogen-bulbs-/370482153481?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5642750809) i do believe

Cheers. Just ordered some.

[Buller_Scott]

I will do it in jest from time to time, for sure.....

$3k worth of suspension mods though, they helped ;)

lol it's all good (and i hope i didnt sound presumptuous, frostee). it'll be awesome to go on the cruise and get to see some new faces.

and yes. i have no handling mods. i need handling mods...... i know KW is the tried & true norm on here, but im thinking adjustable konis + fixed height springs, somewhere down the line...


Yeah ive been suprised quite a few times, like my little polo kept up with a mate from works mk4 R32

that's why i love the new tsi. a tiny 1.2L engine which comfortably kept up with my mate's stage 2 polo gti in the twisties (according to him, and even though the tsi had no mods at all)... yes, the gti will always be faster, and call me strange but even though it might do things only 70% as well as a gti, the fact that it's sooooooo close to only 1L capacity just tickles my fancy (not trying to dismiss the fact that the gti is a pretty friggin awesome bit of kit, especially for the money... i just like tiny tiny engines).

[sVWatt]

that's why i love the new tsi. a tiny 1.2L engine which comfortably kept up with my mate's stage 2 polo gti in the twisties ... ... the fact that it's sooooooo close to only 1L capacity just tickles my fancy (not trying to dismiss the fact that the gti is a pretty friggin awesome bit of kit, especially for the money... i just like tiny tiny engines).

Ditto... I love the responsiveness of the little un, and have recently been enjoying the drive to work even more. The DSG in S mode is pure fun. Makes me smile just thinking about it. I work up on a mountain and the road is twisty, which in my old SAAB meant wallowing around corners and searching for gears. Not so TSi - it has terrific cornering grip, and an engine that just responds as if it were twice as big.
Oh oh I can feel another grin coming on :)

[Trepid4tion]

Well the Polo is my first manual car, and im in love with the gearbox, it was very forgiving at first, but its alot of fun now, matched really well to the 1.2.. Even with the odd Axle Tramp... >>

Ordering the Rear Sway from Whiteline next week hopefully.

[broxigar1983]

The DSG in S mode is pure fun...

+1

It is fun to pull away from the lights "pedal-to-the-metal" style (up to the legal speed limit) and see the guys in their holdens and fords come racing past you after you pawned them with the pull away :banana:

[onions]

replaced the 4x stock H7's in the high/low beams to Osram Nightbreakers and the two park lights to a pair of Philips W5W Bluevision.

the 'whiter' lights look alot better than the stock piss yellows.

if your looking to change your bulbs, do them all at once and make sure you tape the surrounds of the headlight assembly as you will need to apply some force to slide them out. dont want to scratch your new front bumper.

[PoloDave]

Bought a Polo GTI speedo on ebay just now, just for the fact it has a temperature gauge. The Germans even installed them in the 1.2 tdi and fully working :banana:

next step: GTI paddle shift in my 1.2 tsi

[sVWatt]

Bought a Polo GTI speedo on ebay just now, just for the fact it has a temperature gauge. The Germans even installed them in the 1.2 tdi and fully working :banana:

next step: GTI paddle shift in my 1.2 tsi

Paddle Shift on the 1.2? Needs lots of technical knowledge and reprogramming ?? Sounds pretty darn good if its doable PoloDave

[GTI JOE]

Now that is funny, like tits on a bull ;)

[gavs]

Fair bit of work to get that working, not only the wheel and programing it but you will need al the associated wiring and software to communicate between the wheel and bearbox I would think. the multi function wheel on the GTI has a different computer module in it....

Ambitious, I'll give you that! :) I wouldn't mind maybe looking into a custom set of aluminium gear paddles on my GTI when I get it...

[Gambit]

Gave it a wash today, not that it helps with all the bloody rain.. oh well.

[broxigar1983]

Gave it a wash today, not that it helps with all the bloody rain.. oh well.

Same, within an hour after washing the car a bird crapped on it. The bird must have died, looked like all his organs left his body and landed on my car :(

[PoloDave]

what I'm after is the serial number for the GTI non-MF-steeringwheel-controller module (wich is very hard to find indeed..). The GTI and Highline airbag are the same so they should fit. If it's the same procedure as the Golf6/skoda the module should be changed, and the paddles can simply be activated by VCDS by checking a box (although 90% of the bits and bytes is still unknown), the ESP and airbag lights will have to be done by the dealer

True, there are a lot of 'shoulds' and 'ifs' but hey, someone has to try it. Eventually I'll have paddles, working or not ;)

It's all long term planning since I bought a house yesterday, but its coming

[break]

It is fun to pull away from the lights "pedal-to-the-metal" style (up to the legal speed limit) and see the guys in their holdens and fords come racing past you after you pawned them with the pull away :banana:Don't get me wrong, I'm not a big fan of the family barges.... BUT...

I fail to see how your 77tsi with it's blistering 9.7s (from redbook) 0-100km/h has a remote hope against a small child on a big wheel, let alone a Commodore/Falcon :facepalm:

Even an '01 VX Commodore Executive (152kw 3.8L V6) with a it's slushbox 4spd auto is a full second quicker to 100km/h (8.7s on redbook), let alone the newer 3.0/3.6 SIDI models that are much more powerful, and only a little heavier.

The idea that Commodores/Falcons are very slow is false, they are a little quicker than your average 4cyl non-sports hatch. The idea that they can't handle is somewhat false too, with the newer VE based HSV's being quite impressive through the bends (but FPV's still handle like boats, as do the rest of the Commodore/Falcon range)

[Trepid4tion]

Have a couple of parts to go on to the TSI hopefully next week (still waiting for something to arrive from the UK, shall have install photos up aswell for when its all done)

Its a secret :D...:emo_baghead:

[bigfoot]

6 month "health check"
- check oil (didnt use any)
- check fluids
- check tyre pressure
- run basic daignostoc
- wash

[sVWatt]

6 month "health check"
- check oil (didnt use any)
- check fluids
- check tyre pressure
- run basic daignostoc
- wash
Me too, but noticed the ball of coolant had slipped below the minimum - just - but not too sure whether I ever observed it properly before - so will keep a close eye on it now :)

[gavs]

Bought a set of Remsa pads for the GTI today:)

[GTI JOE]

Bought a really cool VW key chain...LOL, hey, gotta do something in my spare time :)

[Frostee]

What did you buy Joe? Where from?

[GTI JOE]

From here VOLKSWAGEN METAL KEY CHAIN RING Beetle Polo Golf Passat | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VOLKSWAGEN-METAL-KEY-CHAIN-RING-Beetle-Polo-Golf-Passat-/330564816789?pt=Apparel_Merchandise&hash=item4cf732cf95#ht_1912wt_1134)

[Frostee]

From here VOLKSWAGEN METAL KEY CHAIN RING Beetle Polo Golf Passat | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VOLKSWAGEN-METAL-KEY-CHAIN-RING-Beetle-Polo-Golf-Passat-/330564816789?pt=Apparel_Merchandise&hash=item4cf732cf95#ht_1912wt_1134)

Hey Big Spender!!!! Might just get one myself

[GTI JOE]

Yeah, gotta save my pennies for more important gear for the little beasty :)

[sVWatt]

Yeah, gotta save my pennies for more important gear for the little beasty :)

Like this maybe ?
interface: KUFATEC GmbH & Co. KG - IMA Multimedia Adapter "Plus" 35538 (http://www.kufatec.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p870_c377_IMA-Multimedia-Adapter--Plus-.html)
multimedia player: Alpine - Bluetooth & USB - KCE-635UB (http://www.alpine-electronics.co.uk/products/product-singleview/bluetooth-usb/kce-635ub.html)

my pennies are flowing this way. Gives you movie input via either USB stick or HDD, plus AUX in for rear camera or secondary source. Stay tuned after next performance bonus :)

[gavs]

First presents arrived today:)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/05/IMG_0335-1.jpg

[broxigar1983]

[QUOTE=gavs;666863]First presents arrived today:)

lol, already replacement parts and no car yet.....I like it!

[gavs]

Yep, I have to pass the time somehow! :)

[GTI JOE]

Nice shoes for your baby, now just keep cleaning them for next 3 weeks ;)

BTW, I like your tablet !

[PoloDave]

installed some alu pedals on the car today :) VW does not officially have them for the Polo DSG but here's the trick: take the ones for the Beetle, perfect fit

[Smacca]

lol, already replacement parts and no car yet.....I like it!

Now is the perfect time thanks to the strong Aussie dollar! Too good to be true for online mod shopping :)

[Schibs]

installed some alu pedals on the car today :) VW does not officially have them for the Polo DSG but here's the trick: take the ones for the Beetle, perfect fit

are they left-hand-drive specific? could somone fit the same alu pedals onto our right-hand-drive cars?

[PoloDave]

forgot you drive on the wrong side of the road ;) anyway: the gas pedal should fit on both left and right side drive, but I dont know for the brake paddle. On my car the pad on wich your foot will go is slightly offset to the left. Dont know if this is also inverted on your cars. Added a pic for explanation

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/05/BeetlePedal1-1.jpg

you will need to check on your car if it matches the pic, if not, you will need to find some UK or japan alu beetle covers

[Trepid4tion]

The new bits to be installed on Thursday

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/05/IMAG00441-1.jpg

Being allowed underneath while its all being installed to get some photos for the forum as well.

[JexL]

awesome cant wait to hear about the swaybar

[gavs]

The new bits to be installed on Thursday

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/05/IMAG00441-1.jpg

Being allowed underneath while its all being installed to get some photos for the forum as well.

Nice! :) Now to wait for mine to arrive and if the that one actually fits seeing as it's technically for the last model polo....

[Trepid4tion]

Nice! :) Now to wait for mine to arrive and if the that one actually fits seeing as it's technically for the last model polo....

Yeah i was a little worried about it, got under and attempted to try it myself, really need a hoist, the bracket the strut sits in where the bolt for the sway bar goes, doesnt have anything to stop the strut from firing downwards when the bolt is removed. All will be revealed on Thursday, will have detailed photos hopefully. If anything, I'm worried about the possiblity of vibration from the new rear engine mount bushing, but shouldnt be to much, its only the 70k not the 80k (the competition one).

And if there are any photos of the underneath that people what, let me know and ill try my best when its up on the hoist?

[gavs]

Yeah, same as Mk4 Golf which i had, it's really easy and it's easy as pie to do it so long as you have a pair of jackstands. The rear shocks aren't that hard to compress after they extend so really, you could do it at home pretty easily:) Snowy did a great write-up in the Mk4 Golf FAQ / DIY section with heaps of photos etc:)

[Trepid4tion]

Had the Rear Sway Bar and Rear Engine Mount Bushing installed today, there are definitely positives and negatives... Also, before i start on the install information, get your new polo's wheel alignments checked, when they put mine up to be done, they noticed the front assembly had been configured for Left Hand Drive (which explained the drifting to the left since Ive had the car), but was rectified with a ratchet strap and some undoing of bolts :P, now on to the fun stuff!

Kinda forgot to put the instructions in for the Rear Sway, so we kinda winged it to get it fitted, but turns out we were spot on :P, and i finally agree with a majority of people that this thing is the best bang for buck suspension mod you can do, rear end sits nice and flat through turns and not as much roll as before.

The rear engine mount bushing on the other hand was a different story, we took off the rear engine mount, pressed out the old rubber, and fitted the new polyurethane. An interesting thing we found was the engine has a fair bit of movement when its unbolted from the rear engine mount, and there's a fair bit of play with the original rubber that sits in it. Was really worried when i cranked it over for the first time in the drivers seat, there was a lot of noticeable vibration, but not in the steering wheel, the cabin was producing it, it was like the drone you get from exhaust resonance (like my last car, a automatic wagon... with its stupid cannon on it, the drone was horrid), so at this point i was very very reluctant to drive off... But i did, and was very very happy once i did. The shifting has been improved so very much (especially in 1st and 2nd) and the vibration was only evident at idle, and a weird surging vibration at idle when the AC was on. But as the day went on and with more driving the vibration is getting less and less (have read on a couple of forums that this is the case with the polyurethane bushings and that it can "bed in" and vibrations "can" disappear.) The car also has the feeling of a much bigger engine under the hood (NOT with regards to power gain, but more feel from the engine)

Going to re-evaluate the rear engine mount bushing in a couple of weeks, to see if the vibration has disappeared or greatly reduced (which it already has started to), and decide whether to swap back out to the OEM Bushing.

Now for some obligatory happy snaps, apologies for the quality, were taken on my phone, the DSLR was in the car, and forgot to get it out before it went up on the hoist.

Also, there's a factory front sway bar... :D

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/05/IMAG0049-1.jpg
The Speckled Savannah Yellow Paint... (she needs a wash) and the Whiteline Rear Sway Bar

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/05/IMAG0046-1.jpg
Bottom of the 1.2 TSI Manual Engine...

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/05/IMAG0048-1.jpg
The Dog Leg Rear Engine Mount, complete with Super Pro Polyurethane Bushing.

Apologies for the dodgy write up (or if I'm a bit all over the place, been sick the last couple of days and the brains still catching up)

[Frostee]

get your new polo's wheel alignments checked, when they put mine up to be done, they noticed the front assembly had been configured for Left Hand Drive (which explained the drifting to the left since Ive had the car), but was rectified with a ratchet strap and some undoing of bolts :P, now on to the fun stuff!

Does anyone know if a wheel alignment is part of regular Dealer Delivery? I might just ask the question of the Dealer. Seems to me that it is very reasonable to expect that an alignment is performed pre-delivery.

[Hail22]

Frostee, wheel Alignments are conducted by a 3rd party company that do the vehicle inspection and ADR compliancy usually Stevedores provides said service.

Best to ask to double check but this is what was done with my car when it arrived.

[Frostee]

Thanks for that Hail22.

I've sent an e-mail to my Dealer, so will let you know what sort of response I get.

[Trepid4tion]

when i questioned the guys at fulcrum a couple of weekends ago at a suspension day about it (whether cars are aligned properly from factory) i was assured that they were. But obviously not in my case, hoping I'm the only one that will have this issue... Do you think its a good idea to email the dealer i purchased mine from to let them know?

[noone]

I've heard a few stories about alignment being way out on delivery. For $60, I'd get it checked. If it is out, I'd be asking the dealer to pay for it.

[Frostee]

when i questioned the guys at fulcrum a couple of weekends ago at a suspension day about it (whether cars are aligned properly from factory) i was assured that they were. But obviously not in my case, hoping I'm the only one that will have this issue... Do you think its a good idea to email the dealer i purchased mine from to let them know?

Certainly can't hurt to let them know. If it's an oversight on their part they might be interested to understand where their processes aren't robust enough to ensure this doesn't happen.

My dealer came back to me and said that the alignment is checked in pre-delivery, and if required alignment is performed.

[gavs]

Just remember guys, the only thing that can be "aligned" on these cars is the toe in/out. Camber is set, as is castor. The ONLY way you can change your camber is to shift the whole front subframe which as you can appreciate, will move both struts accordingly. So any place that says "your camber was out and we adjusted it", question them as to how and then if they don't say they adjusted the subframe to give then an equal setting side to side, they are lying and you should not pay them.

There are old reports getting around that some places like the "No Bull" joint have told customers with Mk4 golfs etc that their cars have been in an accident because they can't adjust teh camber, so the alignment is out..... Be vary wary, but most places now know what they are doing....

[alias_vw]

Washed with APC, clayed and applied Nanolex paint sealant. I'll probably give it a once over with a quick detailer a bit later (Fast Clean and Shine) after the Nanolex has had a chance to rest for a few hours.

[PoloDave]

went creative with some yellow foil, didn't quite look like I was expecting so took it off again. For those who want to know what it looked like:

(link due to pic size)

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/6377/imag0184a.jpg

[sVWatt]

went creative with some yellow foil, didn't quite look like I was expecting so took it off again. For those who want to know what it looked like:

(link due to pic size)

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/6377/imag0184a.jpg
If you decide you want to take those wheels off too - I'll take them .... v.nice PoloDave. What make are they ?
Recon they'd look awesome on my grey vehicle.

[gavs]

Good move taking the yellow cellophane off, looked like a bed recreation of a ran AE86! :D

[GTI JOE]

Looked a little seventies as well ;)

[PoloDave]

Didn't know what I was expecting to be honest :D Oh well for about $8 it was worth the try


If you decide you want to take those wheels off too - I'll take them .... v.nice PoloDave. What make are they ?
Recon they'd look awesome on my grey vehicle.

Wheels are Bellini Bella HB 17'', and I'm planning to take them off again after one of my friends forgot to tell me he had some anthracite GTI replica's collecting dust just after I bought these.. :(

[Trepid4tion]

First little, review after the weekend for the rear sway bar and rear engine mount bushing...

/drool....

That is all... But in all honesty, the rear sway bar is worth its weight in gold, car handles alot better in the rear (kind of tested this on the way to work thismoring... not illegally of course >>), and thats only on the middle setting, not sure how big a difference it is up or down from that. And the bushing is started to "settle", theres much less vibration now and shifting is still nice and smooth.

[Eaglehawk]

Condition of purchase from the misses...boot scuff protector...

http://www.eaglehawk.com.au/images/BootProtector.jpg

Now I wish I bought a Silver car...but at least it matches the alloys right?

[Smacca]

Now I wish I bought a Silver car...but at least it matches the alloys right?

Looks much better than countless scratches, smears and gouges thanks to prams, golf clubs or dead bodies... ;)

[sVWatt]

Looks much better than countless scratches, smears and gouges thanks to prams, golf clubs or dead bodies... ;)

yeh the red paintwork should cover any blood from the dead bodies.

[broxigar1983]

One thing I discovered a few weeks ago.

When the car is turned off and you turn on the indicators (left or right) the park lights will turn on! So you can park your car next to the road, turn on the indicator and people will be able to see your car and not crash in to it :)

[alias_vw]

Took delivery of my H&R monotube coilovers today.

Just tossing up if I fit them now or wait till the APR sway bars are available and do them at the same time...

[Frostee]

Bought a nice selection of detailing products including Nanolex paint sealant

[GTI JOE]

Bought a nice selection of detailing products including Nanolex paint sealant

Yeah, did that about a month ago Frostee, had to use the cayman island account to keep it from my wife ;)
Did you get the Nanolex Kit? (Paint Cleaner & Sealant) , do you think you will pick-up your car this weekend? or the next..like me :):):)

[alias_vw]

If you haven't picked it up already, do yourself a favour and get the glass sealant too.

I went for a drive last night and it was absolutely chucking it down (seriously torrential)...everyone else with wipers going full pelt and I didn't even need them on.

[Frostee]

Yeah, did that about a month ago Frostee, had to use the cayman island account to keep it from my wife ;)
Did you get the Nanolex Kit? (Paint Cleaner & Sealant) , do you think you will pick-up your car this weekend? or the next..like me :):):)

LOL sounds the same for me re the wife. I got the following

- Nanolex paint sealant kit
- Nanolex glass sealant kit
- Mint clay bar kit
- 303 aerospace spray for the internal hard surfaces, and the fabric protector
- Nanolex car-wash detergent

Re my car, yeah looks like it will most likely be delivery weekend after this one - another week won't kill me

[RoknRob]

Speaking of detailing, what do people use to prevent the leather steering wheel from going all shiny over time... or to restore it back to it's original matte finish?

[GTI JOE]

Speaking of detailing, what do people use to prevent the leather steering wheel from going all shiny over time... or to restore it back to it's original matte finish?

The product that Frostee mentioned above....303 aerospace spray.

Looks like we will be taking delivery at the same time, all going well that is :)

[gavs]

Best use a specific leather conditioner and protectant, unfortunately you won't be able to stop the surface going shiny, the oils in your hands and constant rubbing burnish the surface but if you want to delay it, look at this sort of stuff:

Car Care Products / Duragloss / Interior / Leather & Vinyl / Professional Leather System (http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/product/duragloss/professional_leather_system)
Car Care Products / Zaino / Interior / Leather & Vinyl / Professional Leather System (http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/product/zaino/profeshional_leather_system)
Car Care Products / Swissvax / Interior / Leather & Vinyl / Leather Care Kit (http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/product/swissvax/leather_care_kit)

[Frostee]

I used the Zaino stuff on my MINI and it was great. The cleaner/conditioner actually smells like leather.

[yas786]

had to use the cayman island account to keep it from my wife ;)
I see you suffer the same pain as I. Will need to use my Cayman Island account for the APR tune....

[way]

Took delivery of my H&R monotube coilovers today.

Just tossing up if I fit them now or wait till the APR sway bars are available and do them at the same time...

Do you mind me asking where you bought this from and the shipping charge (I am assuming you bought it overseas)...

[Guy_H]

Took delivery of my H&R monotube coilovers today.

Just tossing up if I fit them now or wait till the APR sway bars are available and do them at the same time...

Trying to get an ETA today on the first batch of sway bars for you.

[alias_vw]

Trying to get an ETA today on the first batch of sway bars for you.

Thanks Guy - hoping it's not too far away! :)


Do you mind me asking where you bought this from and the shipping charge (I am assuming you bought it overseas)...

Bought from Damian at DPM Performance (http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/) in the UK. The unit you need for the GTI is the 29015-4 and while it took a couple of weeks before they made it here, I figure the time it took mostly related to sourcing them from H&R.

[way]

I can't wait to get my H&R monotube too!

[GTI JOE]

I can't wait to get my H&R monotube too!

Hey guys, do you have a direct link to the actual right product for the Polo 6R? (29015-4) on the DPM site, as I can't seem to find it. I assume you guys didn't pay the VAT? and it will fit the Polo GTI 6R? :cool:

[payno]

My car is booked in for next Thursday for it's 2 week birthday present!

Full Gtechniq protection package including..
- C1 Crystal Lacquer Coating
- C5 Alloy Wheel Coating
- G1 Glass Coating
- Fabric Interior Coating

I'm having the tint done at the same time but I'm still unsure exactly what I want. I only want something subtle. At the moment it's looking like Johnson Marathon MN30 on all windows.

At the moment I've said no but the guy also highly recommended a new ceramic tint that they do on the windscreen that has 100% UV block. Anyone had any experience with this?

What has everyone else done/planning to do regarding tinting?

[Frostee]

I'm a bit uncertain re tinting at all. Will wait and see when I get the car. One reservation I have is the report I got from someone who said they had issues with the auto dim mining mirror with the rear window tinted. He said at night it was almost dangerous for when the mirror dimmed he couldn't see out the rear window. I didn't have tint on my last car and really didn't miss it. Will weigh it up post delivery

[GTI JOE]

By all accounts so far, looks like the Polo GTI does not come with any tints (even this privacy glass thing). If that is the case when I take delivery, then I won't be getting any form of tinting. Frostee's concerns are valid and true, sure a tint will stop UV to a certain degree, but it won't sure as hell stop heat to any degree ;) I do accept that it does look good, but it is easy to scratch at the same time, I know, as I have had tinting on my last 2 cars.

payno, money must be burning a hole in your pocket. I've just bought some CCP stuff which will last me for quite some time and I'm happy with that. I really can't justify the extra cost of someone else doing/adding all that detail, especially to a new car. But to each their own. Post some pics when you get a chance after the detail :)

[apples]

What has everyone else done/planning to do regarding tinting?

I got the sportspack which comes with dark tinted rear side windows and back window. The only reason I've chosen to get the front tints as well is that I think the car would look better to have all side windows the same colour. If tinting didn't come with the sportspack then it's not something I would get.

[Sword_Dude]

I got the sportspack which comes with dark tinted rear side windows and back window. The only reason I've chosen to get the front tints as well is that I think the car would look better to have all side windows the same colour. If tinting didn't come with the sportspack then it's not something I would get.

Mine has the sport pack as well so I was going to see how it looked before making my decision.
My current car, a Honda, has slightly subtly tinted glass (no film) but the family wagon, a Subaru, we got tinted and is now scratched up at the back seats and in the cargo area so will neeed to be removed at some point.
Jury is out for me on this one.

[payno]

payno, money must be burning a hole in your pocket.

haha trust me.. not the case. I'm just getting way too caught up in the whole new car thing.
Thanks for the opinions on the tint. I think I'm going to leave it for now. To be honest I'm perfectly happy with the way the windows look at the moment. Can always do it later if need be.. rather than waste the money now.

[apples]

Mine has the sport pack as well so I was going to see how it looked before making my decision.
My current car, a Honda, has slightly subtly tinted glass (no film) but the family wagon, a Subaru, we got tinted and is now scratched up at the back seats and in the cargo area so will neeed to be removed at some point.
Jury is out for me on this one.

When I ordered my car, the dealer had a flash red polo out the back with only rear tints so I could see what it looked like. I couldn't compare it to one that had full tints but I hope it will look good. Plus with the sunroof, I didn't want too many different coloured windows.

If the reason for the scratched tinting in the back of your family wagon is because of kiddies, then that won't be a problem with me because in the words of Bill Heffernan, I am 'deliberately barren'.

[Corey_R]

Hey Guys. I saw you talking about the Volkswagen "factory tint" and thought I'd post a few links to help you all out. We've had this in the Golf MK6 for 2 years or so now so we're a bit ahead of you all.

Quite frankly, it'd be better if the windows weren't tinted by VW. Whilst the tint looks fantastic, it's not as dark as some people would like, and it also doesn't protect from all types of UV. To then make things difficult, it's just on the rear window and rear side windows and is therefore hard to "colour" and "VLT" match (VLT = Visual Light Transmittence, and is the measure of how much light a tint lets through. In most states in Australia, the darkest legal is 35%. Lower %'s are illegal and darker).

There are two threads in the MK6 forum which can help you.
First is the http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f112/mk6-front-tint-match-factory-dark-tint-option-32781.html There is discussion AND pictures in there on different tint combinations which we've already found to match well with the VW factory tint. Whether you want to go much darker all around (but not legal), or just darker at the back and legal on the fronts, or legal all around, there is advice in there.

So a much darker all around example would be Lucas_R's car (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f112/mk6-front-tint-match-factory-dark-tint-option-32781-25.html#post667779)
A darker at the rear and legal on the front would be my car (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f112/mk6-front-tint-match-factory-dark-tint-option-32781-25.html#post668614)

Another good thread is the http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f112/best-window-tint-business-40510.html thread where people have provided information and feedback on the independant tint businesses which they've used. Though there is a bit of cross over between the two threads.

Anyway, hope that helps :)

[apples]

Quite frankly, it'd be better if the windows weren't tinted by VW. Whilst the tint looks fantastic, it's not as dark as some people would like, and it also doesn't protect from all types of UV. To then make things difficult, it's just on the rear window and rear side windows and is therefore hard to "colour" and "VLT" match (VLT = Visual Light Transmittence, and is the measure of how much light a tint lets through. In most states in Australia, the darkest legal is 35%. Lower %'s are illegal and darker).



Well, I would have been happy to go without tints at all but it came with the sports package. I'm also getting some sort of UV film - not sure exactly what it is, my partner negotiated the tinting and UV film for me. He insisted I get the sportspack whereas I justed wanted the sunroof (although I'm glad I went with the sportspack now because I like the bigger wheels and fog lights).

Out of curiousity, does anyone know if you can you order the sportspack without the tinting? Or do you then have to order all components of the sportspack separately minus the tinting and then it costs waaaayyyyy more then the whole lot combined?

[Corey_R]

No, you can't order the sportspack without the tinting.

[Sword_Dude]

Hey Guys. I saw you talking about the Volkswagen "factory tint" and thought I'd post a few links to help you all out. We've had this in the Golf MK6 for 2 years or so now so we're a bit ahead of you all.

Anyway, hope that helps :)

Sure did thanks Corey.

[Tsuku]

I have a week old GTI, so far I've done (in order):
- Fitted a shorter antenna.
- Fitted a boot liner.
- Fitted RNS 510 and Premium BT.
- Fitted shorter mud flaps to the front (our cars come std with really loooong mud flaps that scrape constantly, only 4-5cm ground clearance).

[sVWatt]

I have a week old GTI, so far I've done (in order):
- Fitted a shorter antenna.
- Fitted a boot liner.
- Fitted RNS 510 and Premium BT.
- Fitted shorter mud flaps to the front (our cars come std with really loooong mud flaps that scrape constantly, only 4-5cm ground clearance).

Hey Tsuku
would love some photos to see what antenna you fitted :)

[Tsuku]

Hey Tsuku
would love some photos to see what antenna you fitted :)

I'm afraid I don't have any closeups of mine, but here's the same one on a mate's car. Click me. (http://hoitaa.com/PoloGTI_2011/index.php?sfpg=KlBvbG9HVElfMjAxMS4wNS4wNV81LmpwZyo qaW1hZ2Vmb3JtKipmODA0MDc0N2E1MGUzYmE3M2E5NGMwNzBjZ TBhYTMyNQ) Ordered it from here: Mangowalk.com - Mangowalk 3" Rubber Antenna Mast - Black - Rubber Antennas - Car Accessories (http://www.mangowalk.com/index.php?sku=30174) . Fits nicely and no problems with reception.

[way]

Hey guys, do you have a direct link to the actual right product for the Polo 6R? (29015-4) on the DPM site, as I can't seem to find it. I assume you guys didn't pay the VAT? and it will fit the Polo GTI 6R? :cool:

They don't have it on their site, you have to email Damian. Price is a bit higher than the non-GTI items but yes, you don't pay VAC for export.

[Frostee]

Just picked up a cheap 2 x 500W halogen worklight on tripod. $29 from Bunnings. Am going to use it to help see what I'm doing when doing the detailing of my paintwork.

[Trepid4tion]

Just picked up a cheap 2 x 500W halogen worklight on tripod. $29 from Bunnings. Am going to use it to help see what I'm doing when doing the detailing of my paintwork.

29 you say....

/runs out to car

Actually, don't any more lights in the garage, have a metal halide i can move around/angle at the car to get some more detail... advantage of having a relative in the electrical industry :P

In other news, will be ordering my stuff from Car Care Products next week, looking more at the duragloss combo than the nanolex, emailed them and was told the duragloss would work better with the yellow, and some dodo juice :D, but that's personal preference... all comes down to if i can afford it... way... way to many bills... and other hobbies >>... :facepalm:

[Corey_R]

Out of interest.... which duragloss and which dodo juice products?
Reason I ask is I bought Duragloss 105 ($15.95 473ml), Dodo Juice Born To Be Mild ($26 250ml) and Dodo Juice Supernatural ($40 250ml) car washes...

Guess which one is the best value...
The Supernatural, by far! lol

The Duragloss doesn't have a "dilution ratio" stated. But it says 3 caps per US gallon. I've measured 3 caps at 45ml. Which means 45ml to 3785ml of water. Or 1:84
The Born To Be Mild says that it dilutes 1:800, but it also says 2 to 4 capfulls per bucket, depending on size an water hardness. I have found that 3 caps works well with 15L of water, and that 3 caps is also 45ml. So that's 1:333
Supernatural says 1:1500 dilution ratio. It then says 1 pump per 3 litres. It has a pump head. I have found that 5 pumps (for 15L) is just below 10ml - thus easily making it's 1:1500 ratio.

In other words, per wash, on a 15L bucket:
Duragloss = $6.01
Dodo Juice Born To Be Mild = $4.68
Dodo Juice Supernatural = $1.60

Even if you get the Duragloss 1 US Gallon ("3.8"L version) for $64.95, that still works out to $2.99 per wash...

[Trepid4tion]

Out of interest.... which duragloss and which dodo juice products?
Reason I ask is I bought Duragloss 105 ($15.95 473ml), Dodo Juice Born To Be Mild ($26 250ml) and Dodo Juice Supernatural ($40 250ml) car washes...

Guess which one is the best value...
The Supernatural, by far! lol

The Duragloss doesn't have a "dilution ratio" stated. But it says 3 caps per US gallon. I've measured 3 caps at 45ml. Which means 45ml to 3785ml of water. Or 1:84
The Born To Be Mild says that it dilutes 1:800, but it also says 2 to 4 capfulls per bucket, depending on size an water hardness. I have found that 3 caps works well with 15L of water, and that 3 caps is also 45ml. So that's 1:333
Supernatural says 1:1500 dilution ratio. It then says 1 pump per 3 litres. It has a pump head. I have found that 5 pumps (for 15L) is just below 10ml - thus easily making it's 1:1500 ratio.

In other words, per wash, on a 15L bucket:
Duragloss = $6.01
Dodo Juice Born To Be Mild = $4.68
Dodo Juice Supernatural = $1.60

Even if you get the Duragloss 1 US Gallon ("3.8"L version) for $64.95, that still works out to $2.99 per wash...

Was recommended by car care products (shot them an email a while ago) to use the Mint APC to clean off anything Ive use prior (been using whats left of what i had with the camry, just some professional meguires guff) and then was going to clay the car (dodo clay and born slippy), then wash again, then applying the 601 Polish Bonding Agent to the car, then straight away apply the Duragloss 105 Total Performance Polish and then buff off, and bobs your uncle, shes all sealed.

The Wash i was looking at for after it though was the Dodo Juice Supernatural, and from what you have said, kinda seals the deal for me >>... Was looking at the foam lances though :P, just for the novelty really hahaha

And also, from what Ive read, not really going to worry about applying a wax on top of the sealant, not much more benefit i think, but i can be and most likely am wrong about this >>

Also, very tempted to have the OEM Bushing put back into the rear engine mount... I'm starting to miss the nice quiet cabin

[gavs]

Speak to the guys aty car care products, on your car, Dodo juice Banana somethingorother I think it is, is made for yellow cars and applying wax over the duragloss sealant can prolong the life of your protection, but instead of looking "plastic" on your yellow car, the wax changes the optical clarity of your protection, giving a warmer colour and not so lifeless:) White cars on the other hand, look better a bit more "plastic" hence the Nanolex path for me (and many others on white) which boosts the inherent lack of glossiness that seems to afflict white cars even though indeed they are glossy:)

[Corey_R]

The wax gavs speakers of is Dodo Juice Banana Amour Hard Wax (http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/product/dodo_juice/banana_armour)

If you prefer a soft wax, then you also have Dodo Juice Orange Crush Soft Wax (http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/product/dodo_juice/orange_crush). It's also specifically suited for warm colours (Red, Orange, Yellow) and will provide even more depth.

But I agree, if you want the nitty gritty, talk to CCP :)

[RoknRob]

Is it really of benefit to clay a brand new car?

[Frostee]

Is it really of benefit to clay a brand new car?

Yes in my opinion it is. My car for example was parked for some 3 weeks at the wharf in the salt air after being manufactured and I have no doubt there is particulate contamination that has been waxed over. I for one will be washing my car on arrival with car shampoo with a good slug of dishwashing liquid to remove the wax, then I will then clay it all over and then apply Nanolex sealant. Each to their own but I don't have high confidence in a dealers preparation of a car. SOme people will think this is overkill, but it's a personal choice I guess.

[Corey_R]

Sure is. By the time the car gets to you, it's spent 1 month+ sitting on a ship with salt air and all that, plus another 1 month+ sitting at docks and holding grounds, usually in industrial areas etc. So you should definitely clay the car before doing a sealant. You'd be surprised how much comes off into the clay bar :)

Edit... oops, Frostee got in first. I'd do the same, but swap the dishwashing liquid for APC ;)

[RoknRob]

Geez, I see I am very ignorant when it comes to detailing!

So, presumably the sealant replaces the wax? Will the sealant last longer? How often do you guys do all of this work on the car?

[Frostee]

hey Corey, what's APC?

Edit: Found it, all purpose cleaner.

[Corey_R]

Geez, I see I am very ignorant when it comes to detailing!

So, presumably the sealant replaces the wax? Will the sealant last longer? How often do you guys do all of this work on the car?

Plenty of answers to these questions in the bodywork & detailing forum!

[RoknRob]

Thanks! I'll check them out

[alias_vw]

Pulling into the service centre today to have my dashboard rattles sorted out (plus 6mth service) and got reversed into by someone who advised me that they didn't have the "reversing warning beep thing" in their car....or eyes apparently...

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/06/IMG00013201106060832-1.jpg

Great way to start the week.

[Lucas_R]

That sux big time.....sorry to hear that. Wrong place at the wrong time.


Pulling into the service centre today to have my dashboard rattles sorted out (plus 6mth service) and got reversed into by someone who advised me that they didn't have the "reversing warning beep thing" in their car....or eyes apparently...

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/06/IMG00013201106060832-1.jpg

Great way to start the week.

[gavs]

Pulling into the service centre today to have my dashboard rattles sorted out (plus 6mth service) and got reversed into by someone who advised me that they didn't have the "reversing warning beep thing" in their car....or eyes apparently...

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/06/IMG00013201106060832-1.jpg

Great way to start the week.

You have got to be kidding. This is why some technologies need to be removed from cars:(
Esc, another example. Give an idiot a car with esc on a slippery, potentially fatal road loop and they will look like a hero, take away esc an they look like $2 mince on the shelf at Coles.
Some people just need to be removed from the gene pool.... :)

[Frostee]

Pulling into the service centre today to have my dashboard rattles sorted out (plus 6mth service) and got reversed into by someone who advised me that they didn't have the "reversing warning beep thing" in their car....or eyes apparently...

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/06/IMG00013201106060832-1.jpg

Great way to start the week.

I am so sad for you. At least you've identified the other driver. Here's hoping for a prompt repair

[JaneAusten]

I am so sad for you. At least you've identified the other driver. Here's hoping for a prompt repair

I agree dude. This is just sad. I had two accidents with my first car, both times stationary. **** happens, just be glad that a) no one got hurt and b) no out of pocket expense for you. Get a loan car and put that on their insurance while you're at it too.