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    Even if you buy nothing, the kits on that link...

    Even if you buy nothing, the kits on that link will give you the part numbers you need, as well as a list of all the parts required.

    This Golf/Variant/4Motion (GOLF) 2009 year Group Parts...
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    That is absolutely not a GTI. South African...

    That is absolutely not a GTI.

    South African GTIs (being built from 1982 onwards) all had the later larger taillights and the "newer" dash, and no GTI ever had a tan interior.

    Somebody stuck...
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    Have a look here, all the parts you would need to...

    Have a look here, all the parts you would need to retrofit PDC to a Mk 6.

    GOLF 6 5K - PDC Kits & Parts
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    The only original 4 door MK1 GTI's in the world...

    The only original 4 door MK1 GTI's in the world were sold in South Africa from 1982 onwards. They are also super scarce these days. If you can find 1 (in South Africa) you can privately import it.
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    Worn parts from a 2010 GTI sells for practically...

    Worn parts from a 2010 GTI sells for practically nothing and the hassle of pulling parts off is not worth it. It would be better to sell the whole car.

    A wrecker might give you a couple of...
  6. R-Lines did not have inner DRL LEDs in the...

    R-Lines did not have inner DRL LEDs in the headlights.
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    I second OEM+ as the tune of choice in Brisbane....

    I second OEM+ as the tune of choice in Brisbane.

    For some intake sound, MST has a cold air intake.
    MST VW Golf MK6 1.4 TSI Single Charge Cold Air Intake System (VW-MK602)

    Using MST intakes on...
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    In the rain you can go 4H to reduce wheelspin...

    In the rain you can go 4H to reduce wheelspin when taking off. Try not to use it too often on sharp corners though (this is when you need it most I know :P). On a dry road, stick to 2H.

    BTW:...
  9. Thread: Polo GTI

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    Depends on whether you have the manual or the DSG...

    Depends on whether you have the manual or the DSG really. For both, regular servicing is key, the EA888.3 is a great engine and provided servicing is done when requried can go a long time. Brake...
  10. Thread: Polo GTI

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    Welcome, mate. It is a fun little car, I have 1...

    Welcome, mate. It is a fun little car, I have 1 too. Not without issues but pretty good overall.
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    VW wants $140 per coilpack, so $420 plus labour...

    VW wants $140 per coilpack, so $420 plus labour of perhaps an hour, say $500 all up. For once the stealer is cheaper ....
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    $57 from VW each. Saw some online for ~$35-40,...

    $57 from VW each. Saw some online for ~$35-40, but that needed delivery of up to 2 weeks, needed them today :(, so all up $160 for 3 new plugs.

    From the looks of it, it needs an oil change...
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    So, some background on this misfire. Have a...

    So, some background on this misfire.

    Have a friend's Polo 85TSI with a misfire. Mechanic told friend its the coilpack. Friend was quoted $900 + labour to replace 3 coilpacks.

    I though the price...
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    Thanks, I'll start there (on the left) replace...

    Thanks, I'll start there (on the left) replace and scan, and repeat if necessary on the other side if the error persists.
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    Story of my life, LOL ... at least according to...

    Story of my life, LOL ... at least according to my wife :facepalm:


    If the Stg3 build on the 2.0TSI is not enough .... I'l love a B58 petrol to take its place :cool:
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    Which is Cylinder 1?

    I have a 2019 AW Polo 1.0TSI 85kw with a misfire on cylinder 1 .... have a coilpack ready to go on, but which 1 is cylinder 1?
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    They are sure crazeeee. Seen some really amazing...

    They are sure crazeeee. Seen some really amazing and some not so amazing stuff over the years.

    The Germans are up there too, I saw a MTM built V8 (4.2 Audi) Amarok years ago now.
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    For the collective brains trust on here

    I have a friend's car that has a "broken" coilpack.

    Part number is 04E905110L.

    Latest revision is 04E905110P which costs ~$150 each

    What is the...
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    If you have some mechanical sympathy for your...

    If you have some mechanical sympathy for your car, Stg 1 and stock clutch on an MQ350 gearbox (GTI and R) should happily coexist.

    I am running Stg 2 on my R on a stock clutch and have done Stg 1...
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    I've only had 2 DIY tunes over the years, 1 was a...

    I've only had 2 DIY tunes over the years, 1 was a total nonstarter and the other had an initial 50% success rate. Both was from overseas suppliers.

    Nonstarter was not on a VAG so leaving that 1 be...
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    Note that 034 tunes are USA specific (that is...

    Note that 034 tunes are USA specific (that is where they are based) and no work is done to ensure that the tunes are compatible with Australian delivered cars (of any VAG brand) or local conditions. ...
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    1 of the best tunes available can now be done at...

    1 of the best tunes available can now be done at home.

    OEM+ Racingline
    Racingline PDM Power Delivery Module - Flash at Home [VWR031000] - Harding Performance

    Racingline OEM Performance ECU...
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    I know, it is getting out of hand :facepalm: ...

    I know, it is getting out of hand :facepalm:

    Technically out of 10 (there are actually 10 VWs in the family now!) only 2 are "mine" (R & GTI), my son has 2 (Amarok & Up!), wife has T-Roc R,...
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    Spend less than $1500 on a tune for the R and you...

    Spend less than $1500 on a tune for the R and you get a genuine sub 4s 0-100km/h car.

    The R-Line has a generation older engine now (Gen3B compared to a Gen4) and the changes to it are...
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    T-Roc Style had some love this long weekend. ...

    T-Roc Style had some love this long weekend.

    Got the same bonnet struts as the R (thanks Ebay), and a Forge Blow-off valve fitted.

    55635

    Only 1 thing left to do, and that is figuring out...
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