>70,000km polo gti, ability to handle tune?

[kaanage]

Definitely tyres before coilovers if they're no name cheapies but mention them here first as some obscure brands do make decent tyres. And it doesn't need to be coilovers unless you're obsessed with drop (or you're REALLY serious with cornereing and are going to corner weight the car) - a cup kit (springs and matched dampers) are just as good (possibly better for the same money) performance wise, until you get to the more expensive colivers with adjustable dampers.

The dog bone mount affects different people in different ways - some say the vibration is really annoying while others don't feel a difference but it seems mainly to be noticable with the aircon on.

Have you considered short shifter? I didn't think the Polo needed it but I love mine, now. Check the threads about it.

Where in Vic are you? There are people down here with most or all of the mods you are contemplating and could demo their car to you.

As for the jack, you don't want to work under car unless you also have a set of jack stands (preferrably the pint adjustable type - not the ratchetting ones), a level surface to work on and things to chock the tyres at the other end of the car (a couple of bricks will do). Going under a car supported by just a jack is suicidal.

I think the plug caps (which contain the coils) are another point that need checking on a Gti but those guys who own them will know better than me

[s4mmie]

I had the APR dog bone mount fitted and from what I remember it was an 85K bush, pretty stiff. The missers didn't like it and I started getting a few dash rattles so I took it out. I've ordered the 70K softer diesel version from Super-pro so crossing my fingers its more friendly.. It does improve things

[Bflat]

I had the APR dog bone mount fitted and from what I remember it was an 85K bush, pretty stiff. The missers didn't like it and I started getting a few dash rattles so I took it out. I've ordered the 70K softer diesel version from Super-pro so crossing my fingers its more friendly.. It does improve things

I installed the 70shore Superpro bush over 3 months ago and have loved it everyday since. It stiffens up the gear selection responsiveness and transfers hardly any cabin vibration (only with aircon on full blast can I slightly notice it!).

Why the pog didn't come with one like this stock I'll never know (probably $$$'s, goddamn accountants)

[arcenite]

Definitely tyres before coilovers if they're no name cheapies but mention them here first as some obscure brands do make decent tyres. And it doesn't need to be coilovers unless you're obsessed with drop (or you're REALLY serious with cornereing and are going to corner weight the car) - a cup kit (springs and matched dampers) are just as good (possibly better for the same money) performance wise, until you get to the more expensive colivers with adjustable dampers.

The dog bone mount affects different people in different ways - some say the vibration is really annoying while others don't feel a difference but it seems mainly to be noticable with the aircon on.

Have you considered short shifter? I didn't think the Polo needed it but I love mine, now. Check the threads about it.

Where in Vic are you? There are people down here with most or all of the mods you are contemplating and could demo their car to you.

As for the jack, you don't want to work under car unless you also have a set of jack stands (preferrably the pint adjustable type - not the ratchetting ones), a level surface to work on and things to chock the tyres at the other end of the car (a couple of bricks will do). Going under a car supported by just a jack is suicidal.

I think the plug caps (which contain the coils) are another point that need checking on a Gti but those guys who own them will know better than me

Yeah I'm not necessarily obsessed with drop and don't race or anything, just aggressive driving style :p. I'll definitely be getting a short shifter, test drove other cars that had one and absolutely loved them. Can't with without them in my opinion xD.

I live around the Huntingdale area, I probably wouldn't know the difference other than the tune which is an obvious power boost .

Yeah I definitely won't have the option of working under it, don't have the expertise either :p, probably need to go to a workshop to get it modded even for the easiest of mods .

I installed the 70shore Superpro bush over 3 months ago and have loved it everyday since. It stiffens up the gear selection responsiveness and transfers hardly any cabin vibration (only with aircon on full blast can I slightly notice it!).

Why the pog didn't come with one like this stock I'll never know (probably $$$'s, goddamn accountants)

Where did you get that dogbone mount from? Couldn't find it at ECS/dpm, or am I blind .

When do you guys think would be a good time to buy a Polo? It's nearing the end of the year and I'm wondering whether I should wait for 1-2 months since it's not that far off anyway.

[Blitzen]

You can get the Dogbone mount on eBay for a pretty good price. You can't get it on ECS as they donth have the Polo in the USA.

Best time to buy a Polo GTI?? When you have the money and when you feel you can afford it.

[s4mmie]

If you can't find one on eBay I just ordered mine from supercheap, $102, came in the next day

[Bflat]

Bursons were 80 something

[Redliner]

Where did you get that dogbone mount from? Couldn't find it at ECS/dpm, or am I blind .

I bought mine from ebay $53:
VW Polo 9N 02-08 Powerflex Petrol Car Front Engine Mount Insert Bush PFF85-620 | eBay

[arcenite]

What're the things to look out for when buying a dogbone mount? I don't want really stiff ones like the apr one, spraycan said they were 8k5 or something? Can't seem to find anything that shows the number of K's it is. I checked out the ebay one, is that 85K? Doesn't it make your car vibrate when you turn on the air conditioning?

edit: hahaha buller's diesel gti http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2krKi...layer_embedded does this only happen to diesel engines though?

I was looking at getting the kit: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VW-Polo-9...ht_1052wt_1163

Doubt it'll fit the 2006 polo though... or maybe it will? Hmm.. I'm confused, a dogbone is different from a mount... right?

[s4mmie]

That linked eBay one shows the picture of the 85K version but the part number is for the softer sports version.
Powerflex do three version, track, sports and diesel.
I can't comment on the Powerflex version, but I went the diesel version in the Superpro as they're deliberately softer. I know how annoying the 85K was.. the sports version might be ok, but I went with the softest to be safe. It's still got to be better than the standard bush.

The track and diesel version are the same part number with an 'R' or 'P'