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

[DUB69]

Had some new tyres fitted recently at around 40 500klms. Kumho KU39s in original sizes.

Much happier with them than the Dunlops. One of which got it's first sidewall bulge from hitting a pothole aparrently, at 18 000klms & was delegated to the rear. The next bulge on another tyre was at 26 000klms. Wasn't impressed with them at all, never have been by Dunlops.

The Kumhos feel more comfortable than the originals. Even though they are the same size as the Dunlops, they look a little wider across the tread & slightly larger overall which may account for the comfort. They seem to handle well in the dry but yet to give them a go in the wet.

[steveyoshi]

Must be my first post here... what have I done today... drove to work I suppose.

Recently however I have installed the following;

Gloss Black Mirror Caps
APR FMIC
Full JETEX Stainless Exhaust
Set of Falken ZE912

Dyno check this week with any luck.

Also, have ordered HP Air Filter and still waiting for APR Stage 2, fingers crossed it happens sooner than later.

[steveyoshi]

Exhaust is quieter than I thought it would be but it does get angrier as the revs climb... non resonating type (no centre muffler) and it pops loudly on gear changes.

The tune is definitely required and it feels like it needs more air in by the seat of the pants.

[steveyoshi]

The APR FMIC is huge compared to the standard version, hope it helps with cooler the charge. Looks like an awesome, fantastically designed and well built component.

[steveyoshi]

The Falkens hang on in the dry but already do not handle the torque in first, second and third.

Forget about them in the wet if pulling away firmly. Traction control on just thwarts any attempt to be smooth and turning it off is best.

They still maintain decent grip when thrown into corners and are much better than the original Dunlop ****e but I will not buy them again especially when I go stage 2.

I do run 42psi front and rear to prevent the outside edges wearing that happened to the original Dunlops... so that will not help the low speed wheelspin.

I think the compound may be slightly too hard.

[ATYPIC]

I do run 42psi front and rear to prevent the outside edges wearing that happened to the original Dunlops... so that will not help the low speed wheelspin.

I think the compound may be slightly too hard.

Hey steve...is that 42psi hot or cold? Try running 32-33 cold or about 38 hot as your grip will be much better.

[steveyoshi]

Mmm... that is a cold pressure, well after a few kays. I found using 36/38 cold the last set of tyres were badly scrubbed on the outside and inside edges.

This is my driving style more so than the tyre limitations but higher pressures reduces the obnoxious tyre wear but introduces a grip trade off.

I believe 32 cold is way too low for me and I am not driving a four wheel drive barge. Lol

[steveyoshi]

Hey steve...is that 42psi hot or cold? Try running 32-33 cold or about 38 hot as your grip will be much better.

I do appreciate your thoughts though... cheers. I am still fiddling with the setup a little.

[LukePolo]

Damn been a while since I posted here!

Considering it's the Polos 3rd birthday (and that means the warrantee is gone bye bye) I thought I would start doing some things.

So first off some Bilstein B14 coilovers went in to replace the shockingly stiff H&R lowering springs - and to compliment that a whiteline rear sway bar was also fitted.

Then she went Stage 1 (Mmm all those torques) and got some black wheels and spacers to suit my black on silver theme - in all I think it's looking pretty smart







Mmm that flushness - and the liner bolt delete mod that goes with the scrubbing

Nomadx38, i love it!!

I especially love those lights and chrome strip along the tailgate!!

[nomadx38]

Nomadx38, i love it!!

I especially love those lights and chrome strip along the tailgate!!

Thanks Luke! How is your Polo going btw - any more mods done to yours?