RUS7Y's GTI Build

[RUS7Y]

Hey Guys,

I know im still new but keen to get opinions and ideas on what some of you have experienced good and bad.
The Polo is about 2 months new to me. So far loving it all the way besides the engine light but im getting ontop of that.
It has the full leather package and sunroof.

Current Mods:

• Cat Back Exhaust (on the car when purchased)
• New Pioneer Double Din (installed myself) with bluetooth mic and Rear view camera. I know the polo is so small it doesn't need one however it came with the head unit so I thought why not. Does come in handy when parking in my garage
• PD160 on the way and will be fitted once arrived. Found a steal. got it for $20
• Replaced all Interior and Exterior lights with Super Whites
• Added a cheap $8 sunglasses holder from Ebay. Actually works really well.

Planned Mods:

• New Dump Valve most likely Forge
• New Rims. Probably 17" (they wont come until I am due for new tyres is about a year)
• Powder coat the current standard rims
• Coilovers (Unsure what to get. I have noticed that my Polo is a really bumpy ride so I would like something that is a lot smoother and will reduce the impact of bumps) Any Ideas?
• Most likely a K&N Filter.
• Maybe a stage 1 tune if I can ever muster the money

Thanks for ready guys and ill keep you posted on the mods as they come.

[seangti]

RE suspension, I'm happy with both cars for ride and handling. I've got the lowest H&R springs with Bilstein in the daily and H&R coilovers in the track car. The daily sits about 2cm lower than my track car, so depends on aesthetics and budget.

[RUS7Y]

RE suspension, I'm happy with both cars for ride and handling. I've got the lowest H&R springs with Bilstein in the daily and H&R coilovers in the track car. The daily sits about 2cm lower than my track car, so depends on aesthetics and budget.

Thanks Sean. I just find that the Polo takes the bumps badly. I go over a number of speed humps on the way to work and compared so some of the other cars Ive owned it just seems to be really stiff and not absorb them well at all.

[noone]

CC tune is a must, not very expensive
Weitec basic coil overs from UK are generally good for the coin

Highly recommend some of the gear bush mods, makes the experience much nicer.

Enjoy, lots to play with on a budget.

[seangti]

Thanks Sean. I just find that the Polo takes the bumps badly. I go over a number of speed humps on the way to work and compared so some of the other cars Ive owned it just seems to be really stiff and not absorb them well at all.

Perhaps get along to some of the meets to see what others are running and get a ride in their cars before committing to a brand or set-up. There was a recent suspension thread started which may be worth a read and assist with pricing your options. Check out sites in UK and Europe, I found the euro sites and the exchange rates to be more favourable.

[RUS7Y]

Perhaps get along to some of the meets.

Cant wait to come to some of the meets.
How often are they? is there a Facebook page or a thread on here?

[seangti]

Cant wait to come to some of the meets.
How often are they? is there a Facebook page or a thread on here?

No idea for you southern folk. Check out the meets and events area. Qld has monthly meets, though I usually only attend the track days.

[Bflat]

Hey Rus7y, fellow Melbourne PoG owner myself. Would be good to see you come to some of the local meets.

There's the Melbourne Pub Meet that's in the events section, as is the melbourne monthly cruise up through Reefton and Black spurs.

[RUS7Y]

Hey Rus7y, fellow Melbourne PoG owner myself. Would be good to see you come to some of the local meets.

There's the Melbourne Pub Meet that's in the events section, as is the melbourne monthly cruise up through Reefton and Black spurs.

Hey mate nice to meet you. Im actually doing the black spur this weekend. My parents actually live at Eildon so i go through the spur on a very regular basis. LOVE IT!!!! its so good in the FWD

Ill head over to the thread and check it out

EDIT: I cant do mondays I have sport

[RUS7Y]

So last weekend a mate and I did a wash and went for a cruise. Here are some snaps he took.