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

[JB007]

Thats such bad luck. I hope it all works out okay for you. Taxis have a way of doing crazy things.

[car_nut]

I'Ve already installed my milltek, just finished it. It was easy compared to the intercooler. What a pain in the arse that was. Just over an hour for the exhaust and 2 1/2 for the intercooler. I looked into wrapping it and there was a lot of debate about it creating excess thermal stress on the exhaust, the welds and also the actual turbo. The dump pipe only takes 15 minutes to pull off so I'll see how it goes in the mean time.

Goes a lot harder now, not sure how much the Wagner cooler helps but around 185kw at the front hubs. I need better front tyres because spins through second easily. Hopefully the coilovers help with traction.

I've copied you with the Wagner Performance intercooler, currently on its way from Germany. 2 1/2 hours to fit! you did very well, I've been quoted 3.5 to 4 hours labor and given that the front bumper, lights and radiator all need to come out I'm not disputing it.

Intercooler should increase longevity of other parts and hopefully I can remove all my messy heat wrap around the dp given the car will not suffer from heat soak like it does now.

[stiffy86]

I've copied you with the Wagner Performance intercooler, currently on its way from Germany. 2 1/2 hours to fit! you did very well, I've been quoted 3.5 to 4 hours labor and given that the front bumper, lights and radiator all need to come out I'm not disputing it.

Intercooler should increase longevity of other parts and hopefully I can remove all my messy heat wrap around the dp given the car will not suffer from heat soak like it does now.

I did it on a hoist with another mate helping me. It was an absolute pain. Coilovers took half the time. If I knew what I was getting into before I started I would have gladly paid someone to do it.

[Mi16 Man]

Bubble bath and engine bay clean following last weekend using foam to clean the intake tract.


MY13 Kluger KX-S AWD / MY16 Polo GTI

[stiffy86]

Wheels are on with potenza re003. Hopefully get better traction now. Now to look into is20/38 and a diff

[stiffy86]

Just an update on the re003 tyres. These grip really well, no spin in second gear now and they are cheap (I paid $700 fitted) for the set, they are currently on offer 3 for the price of 4. I wanted AD08r but load rating is too low in the 215/40r17.

[car_nut]

Just an update on the re003 tyres. These grip really well, no spin in second gear now and they are cheap (I paid $700 fitted) for the set, they are currently on offer 3 for the price of 4. I wanted AD08r but load rating is too low in the 215/40r17.

Exactly the tyres I need, after my recent addition of Wagner intercooler 2nd gear wheel spin with a heavy right foot is unavoidable.

Hey stiffy86 quick question on the VWR RacingLine silicone intake hose I know you fitted recently. I have a VWR RacingLine silicone intake hose on its way from UK, I could not resist the low 'Black Friday' price compared to here. I did not purchase the turbo elbow inlet yet because I am hoping the silicon hose will fit the VW elbow? and can't be bothered with the hastle that the engine breather hose needs modifying to fit the VWR elbow. The web site of the seller states it will replace the standard bellows intake on the Polo and makes no mention of needing the VWR elbow BUT in the photos it appears the VWR silicon intake hose is a larger internal diameter than the OD of the VW elbow inlet on my car now? Can you please confirm for me if the inlet diameters of the VW and RacingLine turbo inlet elbows are the same?

Thank you!

[stiffy86]

Exactly the tyres I need, after my recent addition of Wagner intercooler 2nd gear wheel spin with a heavy right foot is unavoidable.

Hey stiffy86 quick question on the VWR RacingLine silicone intake hose I know you fitted recently. I have a VWR RacingLine silicone intake hose on its way from UK, I could not resist the low 'Black Friday' price compared to here. I did not purchase the turbo elbow inlet yet because I am hoping the silicon hose will fit the VW elbow? and can't be bothered with the hastle that the engine breather hose needs modifying to fit the VWR elbow. The web site of the seller states it will replace the standard bellows intake on the Polo and makes no mention of needing the VWR elbow BUT in the photos it appears the VWR silicon intake hose is a larger internal diameter than the OD of the VW elbow inlet on my car now? Can you please confirm for me if the inlet diameters of the VW and RacingLine turbo inlet elbows are the same?

Thank you!

Hi mate,

can't say for sure as I did both at the same time sorry and didn't really pay much attention to it. I'd say it's larger than stock

[car_nut]

Hi mate,

can't say for sure as I did both at the same time sorry and didn't really pay much attention to it. I'd say it's larger than stock

No worries thanks mate, I will soon find out! might need to buy the elbow.
According to their web page: listed under heading Racingline Polo GTI 1.8TSI 2015> R600 High Flow Silicone Turbo Inlet Intake Pipe Hose VWR
"The VWR High-Flow Turbo Inlet Intake Pipe is for all MQB 2.0 and 1.8 TSI cars with the EA888 Gen3 engine."
"COMPATIBILITY
The VWR High-Flow Turbo Inlet Pipe is compatible with all factory turbos used in the MQB EA888 engined cars, and at the other end, fits onto the VWR R600 intake, or the factory airbox."

[boostedandy]

Hey guys,

I've been searching and searching for anyone that has done roof racks that still allow the panoramic sunroof to work normally on a 2014 Polo GTI. Couln't find anyone that has done it thus far...

Decided to take the plunge and hope for the best.
I can confirm that the Thule WingBar DOES clear the sunroof by about 20mm

Crappy picture attached for proof



Cheers

Andy