Recent Polo GTI Convert

[Bukefal]

Re: the springs - they're Eibach Pro. From memory around $850 fitted and alligned should cover you. Dropped it around 20mm (on top of the 15mm of the GTI vs standard Polos).

that's not as much as i thought it would be. definitely going to look into it.

[vkswgn]

Oh, and one more thing re: wheels - brake dust is a killer. I'm assuming the standard rims are fairly easy to manouvre around when washing them, the Exor's however are anything but . They look great, but are very time consuming with all those spokes. If you did get them I would definately suggest applying some form of wheel sealant/wax to ease the pain at bath time.

[Bukefal]

It's dark grey -- doesn't fade -- just gets a tad shinier on the driver's side, which can be addressed by regular conditioning.

I was anti-leather....but I do like the heated seats in Canberra's cold winter

i really like the interlagos cloth design, but leather is leather.

i actually wish i lived in a cooler climate. i can't see myself ever using the heating option here in Perth.

[vkswgn]

i really like the interlagos cloth design, but leather is leather.

Have you actually seen the seats in person? From pictures I thought I'd be happy with the cloth (love the design), but when I went to look at one I wasn't as impressed as I was with the photos. Each to his own though, but definately "look" (in person) at both.

[PeterHBne]

Dark hey? I remembered it being a light colour on the demo I sat in.

Shows how flawed memory can be.

[SoVeReIgN]

You absolutely must get leather.

It makes so much difference to the interior of the car and leathers of today are much better made than that of the past. Mine is 5~6 years old and still in perfect nick.

Once you get your Pog flashed you'll forget all about the 207.
(Who can argue with 155kws!)

[Bukefal]

Have you actually seen the seats in person? From pictures I thought I'd be happy with the cloth (love the design), but when I went to look at one I wasn't as impressed as I was with the photos. Each to his own though, but definately "look" (in person) at both.

no i was judging by what i saw in photos. i'll obviously will check out both, though. there's 2 VW dealerships nearby so there's bound to be a few leather cars i can check out properly.

[Bukefal]

You absolutely must get leather.

It makes so much difference to the interior of the car and leathers of today are much better made than that of the past. Mine is 5~6 years old and still in perfect nick.

Once you get your Pog flashed you'll forget all about the 207.
(Who can argue with 155kws!)

i reckon i absolutely will

one thing i didn't like about the 207 GTi is that there's no indication of its GTi status anywhere except the back of the car. nothing on the grille, nothing on the steering wheel and nothing on the seats. i read a review about this, and the journalist criticised the lack of badges in the cabin: "it's important to be reminded you're driving a GTi when you're stuck in traffic".

ok so where do "Pog" and "Pogo" come from?

[s1831559]

cloth for me, the traditional gti pattern on the seat i couodnt resist...
leather would be good though in cold winter, but not hot summer.

17s nice, but how much does dealer charge u? maybe cheaper to go after market. bbs?

[VWEAPN]

i still havent seen one polo one here lowered/DUMPED. those things need 3-4 inches on the back, do it and your ride will look hot. Def go for the leather.