What did you do to your Polo today?

[crusty180]

Today I used 303 Fabric Guard to protect the upholstery.

Hopefully it won't be the only time it's done, though I am likely to forget in the future!

[ef9]

My Seat Sports front Strut brace and Forge rear strut brace have finally arrived today from the UK, along with Forge TIP and intercooler hose, will try to put them on this Sunday

[vwthunder]

will try to put them on this Sunday

Let me know how you go with the TIP

I am still waiting to do my one


Cheers

[Blitzen]

My Seat Sports front Strut brace and Forge rear strut brace have finally arrived today from the UK, along with Forge TIP and intercooler hose, will try to put them on this Sunday

When installing the TIP, prepare to say words that you didn't know were part of your vocabulary!!

[mikepologti]

My Seat Sports front Strut brace and Forge rear strut brace have finally arrived today from the UK, along with Forge TIP and intercooler hose, will try to put them on this Sunday

like blitzen said , be prepared to swear ....alot. quite frankly thats been the biggest pain in the a$$ mod that ive done to date. but the good news is , alot of us have done it and can help.

[hkogti]

Loading stage 2 software now!!!!!!!!



grin.....

[hkogti]

Just got the car back.....

It is 33.5 degree on the in car temp reading, and it pulls as hard as the outside temp as 14 degree...

So, i guess there are some gain there....

[ef9]

like blitzen said , be prepared to swear ....alot. quite frankly thats been the biggest pain in the a$$ mod that ive done to date. but the good news is , alot of us have done it and can help.

Thanks mike/blitzen, i didn't expect anything less, from what i've read here, it's gonna be a challege, but fortunitely i have all you experts here who can help and there are some step by step post here. I'll need to buy all the clamps first.

by the way, i've installed the Seat Sports front strut brace today, it's not as straight forward as i thought, i had to force it in, as the piece of plastic on top (where the air vents are) is in the way, not sure if it would cause any problems further down the track, the plastic may crack.
It sure does look good though and the Pog handles great

[ef9]

Let me know how you go with the TIP

I am still waiting to do my one


Cheers

Sure vwthunder, will post some pic too.
I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow (dont have a garage).

[Blitzen]

This may help you with the TIP install...

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I then removed the engine cover, strut brace, and air intake box...While I was at it, I gave my K&N filter a good clean.


I disconnected all the ancillaries off the stock TIP, then pulled the top part out.
Then remove the allen head screw(5mm)that holds the lower metal part of the TIP on the Turbo. This is on the right side of the TIP. this will loosen the Tip so you can pull it out of the Turbo.
Also Remove the allen head bolt that holds the heater coolant line. This will allow you to fully remove the old TIP, and give you more room when you install the new one.


Old and new TIP's...


The lot goes back together in the reverse of how it came apart. Remember to put some soapy water on the inside edge of the turbo flange on the TIP...This helps the TIP slide onto the Turbo.
The TIP really needs to be persuaded. I begged with it, asked it politely, offered it drinks, then threatened violence on it before I could get it to fit, but I got it!!

The rest goes together easily, but I couldn't get my engine cover to go back on.