What have you done with your Polo so far (and today)

**gavs** · 06-07-2011, 10:30 AM

Or an exhaust, the induction noise inside the cabin on the GTI is pretty good on it's own, it just needs some more exhaust noise

**Gambit** · 06-07-2011, 10:38 AM

yes there would be probably negligible difference, i just would be interested to do a back to back dyno run with the factory air filter and then straight after with a K&N air filter and see what difference there is.

**broxigar1983** · 06-07-2011, 06:16 PM

So, I've upgraded my speakers a while ago and they are awesome. But I need to replace the interior door handle "cover". I snapped on of the hooks and it doesn't fit perfect anymore. Anyone know where I can find a replacement? It is on the driver side and need to have the hole for the electric mirror switch.

I prefer genuine VW parts

**Corey_R** · 06-07-2011, 06:42 PM

Call your dealer's "Sale of Parts" number. Give them your VIN, and describe the part. They'll be able to tell you the part number and the price, the stock level, and order if necessary. If they are not sure of the part number, then it will likely be on the part itself (on the under side of it, so take it off again).

**broxigar1983** · 06-07-2011, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by Corey_R

Call your dealer's "Sale of Parts" number. Give them your VIN, and describe the part. They'll be able to tell you the part number and the price, the stock level, and order if necessary. If they are not sure of the part number, then it will likely be on the part itself (on the under side of it, so take it off again).

Thanks, will give them a call tomorrow.

**Tsuku** · 07-07-2011, 05:20 PM

Added OEM led license plate lights (stock on 2012 models, built 05/11->). A bit expensive but I don't like generic led bulbs. Part number is 1K8943021B for the OEM led's.

**Mike** · 07-07-2011, 09:31 PM

Want to buy a licence plate cover for my custom EURO plates and looking at the Lakin cover

Number Plate Cover - Euro Style - 520 x 112mm plate | eBay

Any reason i shouldn't buy these? Or anyone seen them cheaper elsewhere?

**Corey_R** · 07-07-2011, 09:52 PM

Lakin plate covers are where it's at mate!

Philip Reeve, the owner and operator of Lakin Custom Plate Brackets is a great guy, extremely knowledgable, great customer service, and offers great products.

In the Golf MK6 forum we have a "Best number plate holder thread" where there has been extensive discussion in relation to the ugly front plate holder on the Golf GTI/GTD/R models which only fit a full sized Euro properly. Philip has developed solutions to replace that holder much to my delight. He also has brackets for the rear of our cars too.

I posted extensive photos of a complete Lakin Custom Brackets and Plate Covers Kit here.
I then posted a writeup and photos of me fitting the kit to my Golf R.

**Mike** · 07-07-2011, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by Corey_R

Lakin plate covers are where it's at mate!

Philip Reeve, the owner and operator of Lakin Custom Plate Brackets is a great guy, extremely knowledgable, great customer service, and offers great products.

In the Golf MK6 forum we have a "Best number plate holder thread" where there has been extensive discussion in relation to the ugly front plate holder on the Golf GTI/GTD/R models which only fit a full sized Euro properly. Philip has developed solutions to replace that holder much to my delight. He also has brackets for the rear of our cars too.

I posted extensive photos of a complete Lakin Custom Brackets and Plate Covers Kit here.
I then posted a writeup and photos of me fitting the kit to my Golf R.

Thanks Corey! Just purchased a set, hope they come before i pick my car up next week

**FJ Steve** · 09-07-2011, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by PoloDave

what I'm after is the serial number for the GTI non-MF-steeringwheel-controller module (wich is very hard to find indeed..). The GTI and Highline airbag are the same so they should fit. If it's the same procedure as the Golf6/skoda the module should be changed, and the paddles can simply be activated by VCDS by checking a box (although 90% of the bits and bytes is still unknown), the ESP and airbag lights will have to be done by the dealer

True, there are a lot of 'shoulds' and 'ifs' but hey, someone has to try it. Eventually I'll have paddles, working or not

It's all long term planning since I bought a house yesterday, but its coming

Originally Posted by FJ Steve

may have some helpful info on this issue tomorrow (the paddles)

Not worth the effort (cost wise). Now shelved into the 'too-hard' basket. Cheaper to trade the TSI in and buy a GTI.