MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: Blade on December 13, 2010, 10:29:25 pm

Title: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on December 13, 2010, 10:29:25 pm
Well guys i have now got myself a VW so feel as though i belong here now. A few pics after i picked it up this afternoon.

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Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: .:GTI|SUNNY:. on December 13, 2010, 10:31:51 pm
that is niceeee, never seen one of these on the road, looks so much better than the MK6 Golf GTI imo  :smiley:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: markc on December 13, 2010, 10:31:56 pm
Nice car Blade,   sweet  :happy2:  
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Gtikenny on December 13, 2010, 10:42:56 pm
Really liking that got a really mean look! Amazing in black to!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: GTIjames on December 13, 2010, 10:52:50 pm
Very nice mate  :happy2: im liking these polo's

When you giving it the revo treatment i hear they tune up nicely  :santa:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on December 13, 2010, 10:59:36 pm
Very nice mate  :happy2: im liking these polo's

When you giving it the revo treatment i hear they tune up nicely  :santa:

Just enjoying the new car for now, but it will be going South sometime soon :happy2:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Snoopy on December 13, 2010, 11:01:10 pm
Very nice.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Beddie on December 13, 2010, 11:04:02 pm
Excellent! I love these!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Andy on December 13, 2010, 11:06:40 pm
What plans have you got for it Ryan...who bought your K1
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: POC on December 13, 2010, 11:34:01 pm
Awesome looking car! Needs to be dropped a little with spacers ;)

Keep seeing the polo advert with the woman dancing and thinking the polo is a real looker now.
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: damoegan on December 14, 2010, 12:25:44 am
Look forward to seeing this in the matel soon, Ryan  :happy2:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: edd666999 on December 14, 2010, 01:17:34 am
test drove this and is very impressive!
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: markymark on December 14, 2010, 09:29:57 am
I love these new Polo GTI's, I saw a brand new CW one on the back of a transporter being delivered at my local dealers!  :drool: The wheels looked massive on it too! :love:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: liver on December 14, 2010, 09:37:35 am
looks nice, ive heard these are surpisingly big inside too

you got any pics of the interior??

looks well from the outside i must admit
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Greeners on December 14, 2010, 09:47:35 am
Liking the look of that! In the best colour too!  :wink:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: winrya on December 14, 2010, 10:47:37 am
Stunning!

The girlfriends next car i hope :smiley:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Snoopy on December 14, 2010, 01:38:38 pm
Im guessing VW have now fixed the panel fit and finish problem they had with the polos with the first of the new model? I hope they have at last started to paint the gap and panel edges at the bottom of the a-pillar in body colour too.
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: psw mk5 on December 14, 2010, 02:26:11 pm
i agree they look better front end than a mk6  :laugh: amazing how big they are now prob the size mk4 golf  :grin: 180 horses as well....nice
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Saint Steve on December 14, 2010, 04:29:17 pm
 :driver:]

Looks awesome, saw one on the road today, does look much better then the Current Mk 6 GTi
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: rdfcpete on December 14, 2010, 05:58:50 pm
That's a hot little motor Blade  :congrats:

Great colour, good styling and presence for a smaller car. Saying that, doesn't look much smaller than a Mk5 GTI  :wink:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: jhtrophy on December 14, 2010, 06:16:29 pm
i like that :happy2:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on December 14, 2010, 06:47:17 pm
looks nice, ive heard these are surpisingly big inside too

you got any pics of the interior??

looks well from the outside i must admit

Just one pic at the mo.

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Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Saint Steve on December 14, 2010, 06:54:30 pm
Whats the Polo's performance stats with dsg just outa curiosity??

I do like that car.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on December 14, 2010, 07:06:41 pm
Whats the Polo's performance stats with dsg just outa curiosity??

I do like that car.  :happy2:

POLO GTI SPECIFICATION

Engine 1.4 TSI
Power 178 bhp
Torque 184 lb/ft
0-62mph 6.9 secs
Max Speed 142 mph
Kerb Weight 1,184 kg
Fuel Economy 47 mpg
CO2 Emissions 139 g/km
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: PDT on December 14, 2010, 07:41:03 pm
Love these, they go so well with REVO on the high octane map.

Jelous :drool:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on December 14, 2010, 07:58:08 pm
Nice car Ryan and i'm sure it will be a little rocket soon enough (especially with that kerb weight  :wink: ).. Interior is mint too, but when will VW sort themselves out and add a intigrated bluetooth kit in stead of these retro fitted ones???  :fighting: Just baffles me!
Sorry if I have already missed it, but why the sudden change from the beast?
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: RedRobin on December 14, 2010, 08:32:11 pm

Looks awesome, saw one on the road today, does look much better then the Current Mk 6 GTi


....I was about to say exactly the same. The one I saw was parked and so I had a good look at it. The new front style is far better complemented by the more 'muscular' sides of the new Polo. I didn't like the body styling of the previous Polo. I'm a Lupo fan at heart.
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: damoegan on December 14, 2010, 08:50:14 pm
Now, a new style Lupo GTi with the 1.4TSI would be ace  :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on December 14, 2010, 09:50:07 pm
Nice car Ryan and i'm sure it will be a little rocket soon enough (especially with that kerb weight  :wink: ).. Interior is mint too, but when will VW sort themselves out and add a intigrated bluetooth kit in stead of these retro fitted ones???  :fighting: Just baffles me!
Sorry if I have already missed it, but why the sudden change from the beast?

You can get an integrated bluetooth kit if you spec it at point of order. Unfortunatley i didn,t have time to factory order as i needed a new motor sharpish after the K1 sold. In answer to that question...........just fancied a new project.
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: SteveTDCi on December 14, 2010, 11:22:30 pm
nice, i'd consider downsizing but while they put the DSG box in the Fabia,Polo and Ibiza i'd never consider one.
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: MPS on December 14, 2010, 11:36:29 pm
Bloody 'ell, that 0-62 time is impressive, quicker than a standard mk5 golf gti that, I'm sure that could easily ruffle a few feathers amongst the bigger cars out on the highway! And that fuel economy figure makes me hugely jealous!! Small displacement, high boost definitely seems like the way to go folks! (All IMHO)
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: SeanyK on December 14, 2010, 11:51:24 pm
I'd look at that, I liked the Ibiza Cupra/Bocanegra but this looks better, unfortunately a bit overpriced IMO (mind you, could say that about all VW's).

No MFSW! When will VW learn it should be standard equipment!
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: rich83 on December 15, 2010, 12:22:42 am
Lovely car and impressive engine by the looks of it!!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Richn83 on December 15, 2010, 09:06:06 am
THe 0-62 isn't faster than a standard DSG equipped car, it is exactly the same mind  :laugh:  I went and had a look at the Bocanegra when that came out and although the external styling was nice, I sat in the cabin and was incredibly dissapointed.  The polo looks like they have carried over more of the materials from the Golf so a much better place to be I guess thats where the extra couple of grand goes.

As for the multi-function steering wheel, its not even an option as far as I know the controls are all on a stalk by the side, which was one of the bigger dissapointments.  The engine and sound track are pretty impressive though and I would mind one of the 7spd dry clutch DSG's  :driver:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: smoftah on December 15, 2010, 09:16:17 am
Now that looks awesome!!  :happy2:

When it is time to change that will definately be on the cards!  :xmaspresent:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on December 15, 2010, 09:32:22 am
THe 0-62 isn't faster than a standard DSG equipped car, it is exactly the same mind  :laugh:  I went and had a look at the Bocanegra when that came out and although the external styling was nice, I sat in the cabin and was incredibly dissapointed.  The polo looks like they have carried over more of the materials from the Golf so a much better place to be I guess thats where the extra couple of grand goes.

As for the multi-function steering wheel, its not even an option as far as I know the controls are all on a stalk by the side, which was one of the bigger dissapointments.  The engine and sound track are pretty impressive though and I would mind one of the 7spd dry clutch DSG's  :driver:

A multi-function steering wheel can be specified as an option :happy2:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Richn83 on December 15, 2010, 09:41:10 am
Nice!  Thats an improvement over the SEAT as well  :drinking:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: smoftah on December 15, 2010, 09:42:53 am
Just configured one online and it came to a whooping £22,549!

But still one hell of a car!
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Richn83 on December 15, 2010, 09:50:43 am
Imagine one with a little haldex system in  :driver:  Cant imagine it will be long before Audi squeeze one into the A1, since they always feel the need for a quattro model, sorry Quattro  :wink:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: edd666999 on December 15, 2010, 10:08:10 am
Audi have said they are doing a quattro a1 (RS1) and vw are doing a polo R.

I have been in the skoda version too the Fabia VRS, and its a little disappointing inside but 2k cheaper than the polo.


i think people are getting 230bhp out of these quite easily too!
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Richn83 on December 15, 2010, 10:36:30 am
Audi have said they are doing a quattro a1 (RS1) and vw are doing a polo R.

I have been in the skoda version too the Fabia VRS, and its a little disappointing inside but 2k cheaper than the polo.


i think people are getting 230bhp out of these quite easily too!

Hmm nice, just specced up a polo too and mine was 22k with near ever option, including rear wing which is extra even on the GTI!!  :surprised: 
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: RedRobin on December 15, 2010, 10:59:14 am
^^^^
£22k for a Polo GTI should make people realise that £30k for a Golf R or £40k for an Audi RS3 isn't so bad. It's what cars cost nowadays.

My fully loaded Mk5 Golf GTI cost £25k five years ago.
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: MAT ED30 on December 15, 2010, 11:37:07 am
22k for a polo  :signLOL: WTF its a polo and thats a lot of ££££ for a polo
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Richn83 on December 15, 2010, 11:42:27 am
And they want £800 for and RNS310, RNS510 isn't an option!!  But youd want a sharkfin aerial and the wiring for nav, but you wouldnt pay £600 for the privilege (difference between RNS310 and RCD510).  ANy which way a very nice car and I look forward to seeing what happens with it once you finish enjoying it in standard fettle   :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: markevo6 on December 15, 2010, 12:15:39 pm

That is one very nice looking car , I hope you enjoy it .

Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: edd666999 on December 15, 2010, 12:28:28 pm
^^^^
£22k for a Polo GTI should make people realise that £30k for a Golf R or £40k for an Audi RS3 isn't so bad. It's what cars cost nowadays.

My fully loaded Mk5 Golf GTI cost £25k five years ago.


still trying to justify the RS3?  :P
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Snoopy on December 15, 2010, 06:39:54 pm
£22k for a Polo GTI should make people realise that £30k for a Golf R or £40k for an Audi RS3 isn't so bad. It's what cars cost nowadays.

My fully loaded Mk5 Golf GTI cost £25k five years ago.
I did not realise you paid that much back then. :surprised: I got a basic one for 18K around the same time and the mk6 with a few options for less than 22K last year. I was disappointed  in the standard equipment spec myself of the polo GTI when i looked it up. When i looked at polos earlier this year at the dealers the panel fit was abysmal, The paint finish and lack of body colour at the wing to a-pillar was shocking too so it put me right off the polo.
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: RedRobin on December 15, 2010, 06:57:33 pm


£22k for a Polo GTI should make people realise that £30k for a Golf R or £40k for an Audi RS3 isn't so bad. It's what cars cost nowadays.

My fully loaded Mk5 Golf GTI cost £25k five years ago.



I did not realise you paid that much back then. :surprised: I got a basic one for 18K around the same time and the mk6 with a few options for less than 22K last year.


....DSG, Xenons, sunroof, 5-door, were what loaded the basic price - All options, or their equivalent, which I'd want on any car I bought.

Then I went on to spend zillions on aftermarket modifications! I won't get a penny back but do I care? Too much joy from the car to care about what's been spent.
Title: Little update
Post by: Blade on January 24, 2011, 09:41:56 pm
Got the rear 3 windows tinted.
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New wheels arrived today.

Team Dynamic Pro Race 1.2
17x7.5  ET36

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Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Andy on January 24, 2011, 10:32:38 pm
Very nice Ryan are the alloys going to be on at the r/r meet
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Truckie on January 24, 2011, 10:42:51 pm
Looks mega mate. Candy white one in my local dealer keeps grabbing my attention!  :fighting:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: v2brett on January 24, 2011, 10:50:07 pm
very nice motor mate, pics of the new wheels asap please  :happy2:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: RedRobin on January 24, 2011, 11:19:23 pm
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Looking extremely good and very individual. It is begging to be lowered though, especially when those new alloys are on.
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Mako V12V on January 24, 2011, 11:33:12 pm
Bloody nice motor but can't help wondering when vw are gonna design some new alloys for the gti?
Can fully understand why you've bought another set.
The other polos have alloy options but not the range topper?
How long has that wheel design been around now!!??
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: RedRobin on January 24, 2011, 11:43:09 pm

Bloody nice motor but can't help wondering when vw are gonna design some new alloys for the gti?
Can fully understand why you've bought another set.
The other polos have alloy options but not the range topper?
How long has that wheel design been around now!!??


....The Monza design is individual to the GTI and a very strong and elegant design. It has also become an iconic distinguishing feature.

I have nothing against the Pescara but it's extremely similar to many of the other BBS designs that have been kicking around for years  :P

The Ed30 should be on black Monza's like originally in Germany. VW missed a trick there.
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Mako V12V on January 25, 2011, 12:19:20 am
I hear what you're saying but why not give customers an alternative option?
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on January 25, 2011, 11:30:07 am
Very nice Ryan are the alloys going to be on at the r/r meet

Wheels not going on till the weather picks up.
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: RedRobin on January 25, 2011, 12:14:42 pm

Wheels not going on till the weather picks up.


....Which might not be until March. February can have some nasty surprises like last year did.
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: S2 Ant on January 25, 2011, 12:18:42 pm
I really like that a lot!
Would Monza 2's - the 18" wheels fit the car? Genuine not replica?

Does it have paddles with the DSG as well or not?
Bet thats a lot of fun to drive with that power!
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: ongoing on January 25, 2011, 12:19:32 pm
nice car i looked at these but the price put me off.

should look moody with those wheels on (pics)
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: edd666999 on January 25, 2011, 02:40:31 pm
I really like that a lot!
Would Monza 2's - the 18" wheels fit the car? Genuine not replica?

Does it have paddles with the DSG as well or not?
Bet thats a lot of fun to drive with that power!

its the same stud pattern so i see no reason why not!

and you do get paddles with your 7 speed dsg box yes  :happy2:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: damoegan on January 25, 2011, 03:08:23 pm
The Polo is 5x100...
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on January 25, 2011, 04:25:41 pm
The Polo is 5x100...

Correct D :happy2:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Janner_Sy on January 25, 2011, 05:21:50 pm
How you getting on with the brakes?  You looking at any handling mods yet?  Im thinking of ordering the whiteline 23mm adjustable rear bar now, then get them to fit it the day i pick the car up
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Janner_Sy on January 25, 2011, 05:25:13 pm
looks nice, ive heard these are surpisingly big inside too

you got any pics of the interior??

looks well from the outside i must admit

Just one pic at the mo.

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thats definitely better inside than the Fabia vRS and cupra. 
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: damoegan on January 25, 2011, 05:36:16 pm
I know that the mk5 Ibiza uses the same aftermarket rear ARB as the mk4 Ibiza, therefore I would thing that the Polo & Fabia vRS will be the same.

I has a adjustable Whiteline rear ARB on my mk4 and rated it highly. You can pick them up for circa £150..
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: damoegan on January 25, 2011, 05:37:33 pm
What side discs does it wome with, Ry?
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Beddie on January 25, 2011, 07:21:40 pm
What side discs does it wome with, Ry?
288mm on the front iirc and teeny weeny solids on the rear, the MK4 platform upgrade of 312mm front and 256mm vented rears slips on a treat!  :happy2:

I nearly papped myself on my recent Polo GTi demo drive when i hit the brakes at speed! must do mod imo  :scared:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on January 25, 2011, 07:38:13 pm
Brakes are quite frankly crap, at least compared to my K1,s brakes. I have a cunning plan in the pipeline to get it sorted though.
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: damoegan on January 25, 2011, 07:47:59 pm
288mm discs on a car with 180bhp out of the factory is a joke....

VW should of at least fitted the 312 single piston setup.
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: MAT ED30 on January 25, 2011, 07:49:17 pm
yes but we all know GTI have crap brakes
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Beddie on January 25, 2011, 07:54:24 pm
288mm discs on a car with 180bhp out of the factory is a joke....

VW should of at least fitted the 312 single piston setup.

I had the 288's on my A3 140PD running Bluefin and TB Milltek, 190Bhp on the rollers and about 400KG more than a Polo GTi, now that was scary!  :scared:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Janner_Sy on January 25, 2011, 10:33:50 pm
First thing i said to the missus during my test drive with the fabia vRS was, brakes need changing, needs a Rear ARB to kerb the roll a little, and it felt a bit gutless in the midrange

She said why buy it, but i think they have potential
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: gazbutS3 on January 25, 2011, 10:40:46 pm
@ Beddie, you still usin the 1144's, i struggled to get on with them and they didn't look to great after 60 laps of Anglesey, lookin for somethin else to try
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Janner_Sy on January 25, 2011, 10:52:40 pm
im going for pagids next time
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: rich83 on January 25, 2011, 11:24:09 pm
im going for pagids next time

The pagid Rs4-2? They are over 200 quid when i look before christmas!  :scared:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Beddie on January 26, 2011, 07:22:40 am
@ Beddie, you still usin the 1144's, i struggled to get on with them and they didn't look to great after 60 laps of Anglesey, lookin for somethin else to try
Yeah still using them gaz, i seem to get on with them ok tbh but haven't as yet done any trackdays with them, done 2 trips to the 'Ring with them and i don't hang about so got them pretty toasty and they coped great, saying that the ring if done correctly isn't too bad on brakes as the recovery time between serious braking is quite long compared to a trackday
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Janner_Sy on January 27, 2011, 02:34:03 pm
HOw are you getting on with he R32 brake conversion.  Few questions for you.  what diameter/thickness are the discs, how many pistons do the calipers have, and what is the pad availability like on these?

Whats you r planned list of modifications then?
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on January 27, 2011, 08:06:18 pm
HOw are you getting on with he R32 brake conversion.  Few questions for you.  what diameter/thickness are the discs, how many pistons do the calipers have, and what is the pad availability like on these?

Whats you r planned list of modifications then?

Still in the planning stage
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: rich83 on January 27, 2011, 08:27:52 pm
HOw are you getting on with he R32 brake conversion.  Few questions for you.  what diameter/thickness are the discs, how many pistons do the calipers have, and what is the pad availability like on these?

Whats you r planned list of modifications then?

Single piston 54mm i think... 345mm x 30mm disc!
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Janner_Sy on January 27, 2011, 09:39:35 pm
HOw are you getting on with he R32 brake conversion.  Few questions for you.  what diameter/thickness are the discs, how many pistons do the calipers have, and what is the pad availability like on these?

Whats you r planned list of modifications then?

Single piston 54mm i think... 345mm x 30mm disc!

thats the mk2 R32.  Its the Mk1 R32 that he'll be fitting and they are smaller :happy2:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: damoegan on January 27, 2011, 09:43:28 pm
334mm discs IIRC...
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on January 27, 2011, 09:50:05 pm
HOw are you getting on with he R32 brake conversion.  Few questions for you.  what diameter/thickness are the discs, how many pistons do the calipers have, and what is the pad availability like on these?

Whats you r planned list of modifications then?

Single piston 54mm i think... 345mm x 30mm disc!

thats the mk2 R32.  Its the Mk1 R32 that he'll be fitting and they are smaller :happy2:


Mk4 R32 brakes actually. They are 334 x 32, 2 piston per caliper.
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Janner_Sy on January 27, 2011, 09:52:16 pm
 :grin: lol, we were all wrong lol.  i meant mk4 though.  Are the mk1 S3 brakes identical then?  Mifght have to look into pad availability to see if theres some good compounds available

Ill prob end up with the brembo 4 pots. loads on ebay available for less than £450 if you barter.  http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-AUDI-SEAT-SKODA-323mm-MK4-GOLF-TT-S3-BREMBO-CALIPERS-/270694124347?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f06a08b3b#ht_1029wt_698 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-AUDI-SEAT-SKODA-323mm-MK4-GOLF-TT-S3-BREMBO-CALIPERS-/270694124347?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f06a08b3b#ht_1029wt_698) plus they will match the rear calipers then
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: rich83 on January 27, 2011, 10:34:44 pm
Sorry thought you were talking mk5 r32  :stupid:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Janner_Sy on January 29, 2011, 06:57:03 pm
when was you car built blade.  

REVO and anothe rtuner have both told me that my Fabia will not be able to be remapped via the OBD port or by removing the ECU and piggybacking it.

Here some info ive got from one of the tuners, which match what REVO said
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name='shark_tech' timestamp='1296228681' date='28 January 2011 - 15:31']

Hi Sy,

2011 180hp 1.4TSI cannot be flashed at all for now. It has Bosch's newest tuning protection active, which prevents flash readout even using the bootup method.

Tool manufacturers are just about to finish and release 1.2TSI and 1.6TDI VAG protocols (a couple of weeks), and after that they will start working on the new protection. I hope it wont be too many months before its finished.

-Mikko

edit: Just to be clear, key word being 2011 there, new tuning protection for VAG was released early December 2010, so all cars manufactured after that have it as standard, and cannot be tuned yet.

So looks like VAG have changed their encryption now to stop the tuners bypassing it.  It took them a few moonths to get around the first encrypted ECUs when they were introduced in early 2010 cars so hopefully this wont take to long to get aroundeither
 
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: damoegan on January 29, 2011, 07:20:46 pm
I think Ryan's was a Sep 2010 build (dont quote me on it though)...

It made 187bhp today  :smiley:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: RedRobin on January 29, 2011, 11:36:52 pm
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Why are VAG so keen to stop aftermarket tuning? If it's known that an engine is tuneable doesn't it potentially sell more cars?
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Janner_Sy on January 29, 2011, 11:49:52 pm
not when they should buy the flag ship model instead.  Buy a GTI for 20k add £500 remap and have R32/ed30 performance.  Would cost you alot more to buy the R32.  Same with the diesel guys, why pay extra for a CR170, when a CR140 will hit nearly 190hp with a £350 remap.

Had i known this i wouldnt have ordered the car. ive got it because  it was light, tunable and a good little base to do track days and modifying from.  I dont doubt they will break the encryption in time though.  But until then chassis and brakes it is. At least it removes the choice from me lol
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: RedRobin on January 30, 2011, 12:00:37 am

not when they should buy the flag ship model instead.  Buy a GTI for 20k add £500 remap and have R32/ed30 performance.  Would cost you alot more to buy the R32.  Same with the diesel guys, why pay extra for a CR170, when a CR140 will hit nearly 190hp with a £350 remap.


....Of course. I should have realised this.

:happy2:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Snoopy on January 30, 2011, 09:51:33 am
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Why are VAG so keen to stop aftermarket tuning? If it's known that an engine is tuneable doesn't it potentially sell more cars?
Because like anyone who design something and knows everything about the thing there designing it for as they have access to said designers they take all sorts of things into consideration with there maps. They prob want to reduce the risk of more warrenty claims too. VW spend month after months and years testing there maps in all sorts of conditions and bench test the engines to over 175,000 miles time and time again. Tunners like to spend a week if that and call it extensive testing  :grin: VW maps also learn and adapt were as some tunners you stick an air filter on it gets upset.  :grin: Why do they protect them, maybe they know something more.
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Janner_Sy on February 13, 2011, 07:45:53 pm
got some performance figures for you here from EVO

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fxx202%2Fsimonskerton%2Funtitled-3.jpg&hash=a88ea1a2a40f7304e873aaa2605ea3c538ac6e8e)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fxx202%2Fsimonskerton%2Funtitled1.jpg&hash=378197533b21845036bad74b9e38a30bcdacb88f)

no bad considering the others are more powerful by 11-30hp!!  takes the mini up until 80mph before its extra 30hp allows it to beat the Polo.  they should really have compared it to the normal Coop S though and not the Cooper S JCW
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Rich on February 13, 2011, 08:00:16 pm

not when they should buy the flag ship model instead.  Buy a GTI for 20k add £500 remap and have R32/ed30 performance.  Would cost you alot more to buy the R32.  Same with the diesel guys, why pay extra for a CR170, when a CR140 will hit nearly 190hp with a £350 remap.


....Of course. I should have realised this.

:happy2:

Maybe also to prevent more warrenty issues ?
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: dmac1969 on February 13, 2011, 08:15:45 pm
Lovely car.
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Raffe on February 16, 2011, 01:26:37 pm
Like this a lot, look forward to seeing the pics once the new wheels have been fitted :smiley:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on February 16, 2011, 03:28:27 pm
not when they should buy the flag ship model instead.  Buy a GTI for 20k add £500 remap and have R32/ed30 performance.  Would cost you alot more to buy the R32.  Same with the diesel guys, why pay extra for a CR170, when a CR140 will hit nearly 190hp with a £350 remap.

It's all relative though Sy.. As you map the CR170 and get more than a mapped CR140.. I for one was drawn in to VAG cars by the fact that they were so tunable and generally understimate their power claims. Unlike Renault, Ford etc who struggle to actually make their claimed power.
Kind of glad I didn't opt for the S3 now, as I would have been pulling my hair out waiting for Revo to crack the new software..  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on February 16, 2011, 03:32:57 pm

not when they should buy the flag ship model instead.  Buy a GTI for 20k add £500 remap and have R32/ed30 performance.  Would cost you alot more to buy the R32.  Same with the diesel guys, why pay extra for a CR170, when a CR140 will hit nearly 190hp with a £350 remap.


....Of course. I should have realised this.

:happy2:

Maybe also to prevent more warrenty issues ?

Could be Rich, but most of the parts that are affected when mapping a car, are consumable parts (clutch, tyres, brakes etc). So not covered by warranty anyway..

got some performance figures for you here from EVO

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fxx202%2Fsimonskerton%2Funtitled-3.jpg&hash=a88ea1a2a40f7304e873aaa2605ea3c538ac6e8e)
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no bad considering the others are more powerful by 11-30hp!!  takes the mini up until 80mph before its extra 30hp allows it to beat the Polo.  they should really have compared it to the normal Coop S though and not the Cooper S JCW

Poor show from the VXR there..  :surprised: Thought they were quicker than that?  :confused:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: rdfcpete on February 16, 2011, 06:51:50 pm
On paper those are very very respectable stats from a car like the Polo  :happy2:
It seems to take a lot for a VAG car to impress Evo in terms of stars of late, although I'm a self confessed avid reader of theirs.
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on February 17, 2011, 05:53:41 pm
From what I can gather, those times were done in the wet..
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Janner_Sy on February 17, 2011, 06:05:37 pm
that is true.  Reading the review all the times were in the wet.  They also said it would be easier to replicate that performance in the DSG as its idiot proof.  With a manual you can easily feck it up in the wet.

They werent impressed with the polo in the wet for handling in comparison to the others, however were much happier with its dry handling in comparison
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: warrenlord on February 17, 2011, 11:06:21 pm
nice motor
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: SeanyK on February 28, 2011, 07:47:14 pm
Im quite tempted by one of these in Black 5 door... As the GTI I love, but it's a 3 door, and getting my little man's baby seat in the car can be a challenge at times!

Anyone know if a 5 door Polo GTI would be roomy enough in the back for a little baby to toddler age etc?

Also, why do people always say a Polo is a girls car?! I like them!
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Mk5_Tsi on March 09, 2011, 12:36:28 am
Car looks sweet man - nice colour and its rare - rare in the glasgow area anyway :D looks good :D
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Janner_Sy on March 12, 2011, 06:36:47 pm
just found this site on fleabay for reconditioned R32 twinpot calipers for £90 buy it now.

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PART NUMBER : YCCAL3445
Application   Front Brake Caliper
Specify Left Or Right When Ordering
Replaces Caliper   ATE
Piston/Diameter   2 x 42 mm
Brake Disc   Vented 32 mm
Position   Leading
Additional Info   
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Golf-MkIV-3-2-R32-02-04-New-Front-Brake-Caliper-/270622306516?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f0258b0d4#ht_6041wt_965 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Golf-MkIV-3-2-R32-02-04-New-Front-Brake-Caliper-/270622306516?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f0258b0d4#ht_6041wt_965)

Just the carriers, discs and pads on top then
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Jamal on March 13, 2011, 02:59:38 pm
Nice car mate  :happy2:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on March 13, 2011, 06:19:25 pm
Nice car mate  :happy2:

Thankyou Sir. Its going away soon for some TLC. Will post up when its all done.
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: damoegan on March 13, 2011, 06:53:36 pm
When's its little trip, Ry?
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on March 13, 2011, 07:50:33 pm
When's its little trip, Ry?

I,ll be packing its bags in 2 weeks D
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: damoegan on March 13, 2011, 07:52:49 pm
 :congrats:

Look forward to seeing the updates  :happy2:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on March 13, 2011, 07:55:08 pm
:congrats:

Look forward to seeing the updates  :happy2:

Will be making its first public appearance at York Raceway on April 24th. You coming?
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: damoegan on March 13, 2011, 07:56:20 pm
Depends on work. Should know this week mate  :happy2:
Title: Milltek has completed the TBE
Post by: Blade on May 04, 2011, 10:36:40 pm
http://www.millteksport.com/product.news.read.cfm?articleid=81
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Andy on May 04, 2011, 10:40:20 pm
is that your car Ryan :smiley:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on May 04, 2011, 10:44:27 pm
is that your car Ryan :smiley:

 Yep
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Andy on May 04, 2011, 10:54:11 pm
your car must be the guniee  pig then--oohh a miltek build on your car,does that mean you get it free when they have finished it :happy2:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on May 04, 2011, 11:03:18 pm
your car must be the guniee  pig then--oohh a miltek build on your car,does that mean you get it free when they have finished it :happy2:

we have come to an arrangement Andy :wink:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: BeezerDiesel on May 05, 2011, 05:23:30 am
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millteksport.com%2Fmedia%2Fimages%2Fproductnews%2Fadditional%2F60.lg.jpg&hash=438a3ba8c28a387ed9a16d300876f685bd9154d3)

I love this picture, it makes the car look like it has massive truck style wing mirrors.
Dumbo the flying Polo.

The new pipes look mean though, how loud is the exhaust compared to standard?
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on May 05, 2011, 08:59:11 am
I did have a chuckle at that photo aswell. Car won,t be back for a couple of weeks so will be giving a little update when it arrives home.
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on May 09, 2011, 07:07:42 pm
Spoke to VWR today. ITG intake fitted, probably testing tomorrow, then onto the Intercooler, Engine mounts, Big brakes and Suspension/ARB,s.


Looking at the zorst its gonna be loud as there is a definate lack of middle box in this picture

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi150.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs81%2Favinit%2Fmilltekunderneath.jpg&hash=5e804ba707ac6ee6e88b8e254b136f4045f0f2c9)

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Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: keano on May 09, 2011, 07:10:46 pm
Wow wee!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: big al on May 09, 2011, 07:24:16 pm
Loud, and looks the $hit mate. Very nice.
Prefering the new polo's to the Audi A1's at the moment.
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: damoegan on May 09, 2011, 07:25:47 pm
Looking good, Ry  :happy2:

When you getting it back?
Title: Progress at last
Post by: Blade on May 20, 2011, 09:54:43 pm
Picked up the car today from VWR. Car has Milltek Turbo back exhaust now. VWR Spring kit and Revo stage 1 software. Big brakes, Engine mounts, ARB,s, Coilovers, ITG Intake and Intercooler will be fitted once manufactured to VWR,s exacting standards.

Car sits nice now, should have come out of the factory like this imo. Not too low for all the speed bumps. On tick over the car has a much more purposeful sound. Once on the move the cabin noise, although louder is pleasing to the ear. Had a little run through the gears 4th to 7th in Sport mode and its truly ballistic in the way it eats up the revs. It definately would benefit from an intake as you can hear the filter gulping in the air on full throttle. Averaged 44mpg as well so very pleased with the first stage in the grand plan. Pro Race 1.2,s going on next week.

A few photo,s.

 (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi150.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs81%2Favinit%2F2mil.jpg&hash=ffa214a8e852ad1094f60e325d200518dcf7cdac)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi150.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs81%2Favinit%2F4mil.jpg&hash=226c65a0e032ec25bce8d48154ccd7af78607422)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi150.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs81%2Favinit%2F1mil.jpg&hash=25dfa936be3a48f88cadfafc5c6057c41ff225fd)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi150.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs81%2Favinit%2F3mil.jpg&hash=046f9bc5122901d637a93915002fde9c2ff29921)

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Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: jon-tfsi on May 20, 2011, 10:51:38 pm
Looks soo much better now its lowered mate  :happy2:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Deako on May 21, 2011, 02:15:07 pm
Absolutely stunning and exactly as i would have had mine, if i hadnt cancelled the order last July. :happy2:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Saint Steve on May 21, 2011, 03:02:36 pm
 :congrats:  :happy2:

Any plans for some 18's under those arches?

Would fill them better imo.
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: rdfcpete on May 21, 2011, 03:40:23 pm
Looks excellent.

The right colour, right drop and the wheels suit it.
Considering it's frugal too is a big bonus  :smiley:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on May 21, 2011, 06:12:01 pm
:congrats:  :happy2:

Any plans for some 18's under those arches?

Would fill them better imo.

No Steve, sticking with 17,s but have some pro race 1.2,s to go on with another 10mm offset, so should fill it out a bit more.
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: rich83 on May 22, 2011, 11:35:35 pm
Looking good!  :party:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on May 30, 2011, 11:22:05 pm
Detailed today, new wheels now fitted

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi150.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs81%2Favinit%2Fcleanpolo.jpg&hash=e00594cf9989a7c68be5b38c34bfe79ed03a70a6)


Little vid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbgtrPrVTrA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbgtrPrVTrA)
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Poppa Dom on May 30, 2011, 11:58:55 pm
Great little vid - sounds good. Cracking car, liking it a lot..
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Raffe on May 31, 2011, 07:53:52 am
More pictures needed, that's really looking great  :happy2:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on June 01, 2011, 10:19:10 pm
More pictures needed, that's really looking great  :happy2:

Just for you



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Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Poppa Dom on June 01, 2011, 10:41:30 pm
4k on the clock already  :happy2:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: chungster on June 01, 2011, 10:43:49 pm
hmmm i could see that being lower, wider arches, 250bhp....with some subtle R badging  :grin:

Very nice car btw.  :happy2:  The Polo sure has grown up abit over the years.
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on June 01, 2011, 10:45:55 pm
4k on the clock already  :happy2:

Used for 4 months but now i have purchased another car for commuting, so it isn,t going to get much higher this year.
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: wigit on June 01, 2011, 10:46:51 pm
loving the route you've gone with this  :happy2:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Janner_Sy on June 01, 2011, 10:49:30 pm
what tyres are they?

4k isnt that much though, ive only managed 1500 miles in 4 months of owning it, a third of that was driving to and fro mansfield to get it mapped lol.

on a side note have you seen the recent thread on SCn about one of the guys engines melting a piston and damaging the crank due to the injectors not flowing enough, and theres another in the stealers having his changed under warranty i think.  

Apparently there were revised fuel pumps and injectors from the end of 2010, so might be worth a check on yours.

Did you ever get hold of your dyno graph BTW?
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on June 01, 2011, 11:24:16 pm
what tyres are they?

4k isnt that much though, ive only managed 1500 miles in 4 months of owning it, a third of that was driving to and fro mansfield to get it mapped lol.

on a side note have you seen the recent thread on SCn about one of the guys engines melting a piston and damaging the crank due to the injectors not flowing enough, and theres another in the stealers having his changed under warranty i think.  

Apparently there were revised fuel pumps and injectors from the end of 2010, so might be worth a check on yours.

Did you ever get hold of your dyno graph BTW?

No sign of the the graph. Had the car upside down. I,m on the Dyno early July and will be sure to keep hold of that one for you :happy2:. Tyres are Yokohama Spec 2,s.

There are always problems with people blowing engines IMO. I remember all the problems with the mk2 Cupra,s but i never had any with my K1. I,m hoping that VW made their engines a little better than the ones they gave to Seat :wink:.     
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Deacon on June 01, 2011, 11:29:45 pm
Car looks fantastic!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: patrickcullen87 on June 02, 2011, 07:38:40 am
really loving this car especially the interior! could be doing with a set of 18s under they arches tho to fill them out a bit! if possible change the fogs for the R line led strips at the front! infact the more im talking about this the more im persuading myself to get one of these! might just take the gfs mini for a trade in and swap it for this  :grin: looking forward to seeing more of this car!
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: liver on June 02, 2011, 08:21:25 am
really liking this car, looks brilliant
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on June 02, 2011, 11:11:29 am

Great choice Ryan  :drool:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: B3n on June 02, 2011, 11:19:09 am
Absolutely love it Fella what a cracking looking little car :drool: :happy2:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: damoegan on June 02, 2011, 09:00:30 pm
Seen the pics on VAG CARS last night, Ry  :drool:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: markt on June 04, 2011, 05:36:00 pm
Lovley car this
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Hurdy on June 07, 2011, 12:32:20 pm
Missis is trying to turn my head to one of these as her mate has one. :surprised:

I've seen the stock performance figures, but are there any "seriously" modified cars about (apart from yours!) and what kind of figures can you get from them?

Does it handle well? Is there much aftermarket stuff out there for them?

I'm still wanting an R or an ED35, but my "better" half usually gets her way, so if it would be possible to get one of these to be relatively fast then I may not struggle against her too much. and who knows, I may get an R as well for winter duties :laugh:

All I know so far is that with just a map they make around 200-210bhp on a Dyno Dynamics roller, have DSG as standard and weigh around 1200kg.
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Hurdy on June 07, 2011, 12:33:23 pm
Oh, and I do like the look of them over the MKVI Golf, plus 40+mpg would be nice for a change :laugh:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on June 07, 2011, 01:35:10 pm
I,m really enjoying mine John. With stage 1 and Milltek TBE it goes really well. VWR will be marketing an Intercooler, Engine mounts, Big brakes, Intake, ARB and suspension once there developed. Ideally i would want an uprated clutch pack before i decide to go stage 2 and/or hybrid turbo as the 7 speed dry clutches have a low torque limiter. INA in Canada are on the case and also will be offering a new hybrid turbo option. A few Golf GT,s in Europe are already running 290ish on there own hybrid turbo option so it is possible.
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Hurdy on June 07, 2011, 05:30:39 pm
That is good to hear :happy2:

If I end up going down this route I'd also like to still do some more weight reduction, so....

Lightweight ARBs
OZ Alleggerita's (under 7kg a corner for 8x17's) (blue alloys on a shadow blue car would look good :happy2: )
Lightweight BBK (front and rear)
Lightweight bucket seats up front

These alone should knock the kerb weight down by around 40-50kg.

Haven't seen any carbon bonnets yet :wink:

I'd be happy with 230bhp and 1150kg = 200bhp/ton

The fact that the car is lighter appeals to me too as it should be more "chuckable" with a few suspension mods and less harsh on all the consumable ancilliary parts. :happy2:

290bhp and 1100kg would be awesome, but maybe would get the car back into the "I wish I had more grip" scenario.
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: damoegan on June 07, 2011, 07:38:52 pm
The mk4 Ibiza Whitelie rear ARB fits the mk5 Ibiza so it should fit the new Polo too  :wink:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Hurdy on June 07, 2011, 07:43:37 pm
The mk4 Ibiza Whitelie rear ARB fits the mk5 Ibiza so it should fit the new Polo too  :wink:

Is it stronger than the GTI OEM one though?
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: damoegan on June 07, 2011, 08:13:25 pm
They dont come with a rear ARB as standard, John.
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Janner_Sy on June 07, 2011, 08:19:57 pm
the chassis isnt in the same league as the mk5 platform golfs.  the ESp cuts in far to much and the XDS is about as much use as a cock flavoured lollypop. Speaking to VWRacing they think the same,although as always add some coilovers, ARBs, some tyres and brakes etc and it'll be very good

They weigh hardly anything and the traffic light GP is what they do best. hence why with only stage 1 there are guys in the low 13s on the 1/4.  Ibizaracebrake on SCN has stage 1 REVO with a cat back exhaust and stripped interior, R888s and KW coilovers and hes got the fastest 1/4mile time ive seen.  
Stock cars are making 14.66 on the 1/4 as well which is impressive in its own right. http://seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=316640 (http://seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=316640)

The guys on SCN seem to be having build quality issues with the engine.  the guy above has his engine in bits after his pistons melted etc, apparently injector not fueling enough, but from what i gather the main cars effected are 09 cars.  there are now new injectors and fuel pumps iirc.

There is a guy on SCN with a hybrid turbo running 250hp which from what i gather is pretty impressive.  Mines on a stage 1+ remap with a Decatted OEM downpipe and on the dual carriageway behind a mk2 leon Cupra i was having to lift off big style

Have a look here http://www.vagoc.co.uk/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=88 (http://www.vagoc.co.uk/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=88) for remap possibilities and dyno graphs

They dont come with a rear ARB as standard, John.

Are you sure?  Iill have a look this weekend when im back home.

also @ hurdy there are loads of brake options as the front hubs are the same as on the mk4 Golf platform,so if it fits the mk4 golf, it'll fit the polo
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on June 09, 2011, 10:09:21 am
Little vid for Hurdy. Went to Milltek yesterday as i had a couple of issues with the exhaust that were probably loosing me power. As always they sorted me out. Been out practising my 0 to 60 starts. Took some weight out and got my Parada spec 2,s very hot. This was my best effort




 
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Janner_Sy on June 09, 2011, 10:31:45 am
Also for Hurdy.  The uprated engine mods are available i guess, this guy is nearly complete in building a 500hp 1.4TSI http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/381488.aspx?PageIndex=1 (http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/381488.aspx?PageIndex=1)
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: patrickcullen87 on June 09, 2011, 11:56:52 am
sorry bit off topic but just spent the last hour reading that guys thread! oh my!! i never knew such things were possible! i would love to see what you could push from a GTI if you can get that from the 1.4!
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: edd666999 on June 10, 2011, 05:50:12 am
i think hurdy should go for 600  :drool:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Hurdy on June 10, 2011, 04:31:50 pm
Thanks for the vid  :happy2:

Just taken a VRs out for a test drive this afternoon, whets my appetite for the Polo GTi for sure :happy2:

VRs is a positive bargain at the moment, but I like the styling of the GTi more  . :smiley:

Just Phoned VW a bit since and they have a 5dr one in white for me to test drive tomorrow :party: :star:
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on June 10, 2011, 06:28:50 pm
Interior will remind you of your ED30.
Title: Re: Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Hurdy on June 10, 2011, 09:18:15 pm
Interior will remind you of your ED30.

Even better then. :happy2:

For once the wife may have hit on a good car.  :innocent:

I've been looking at upgrades already, so get ready if I do hit the go button on one of these as it will be a quick 'un :happy2:

If all turns out okay I'll run one of these and then look at a Polo R next year and transfer compatible mods. :driver:

Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: RobH on June 25, 2011, 09:53:34 pm
That 0-60 time looked pretty quick Ry i think its about time we got ourselves down to Santa Pod or a little practice at York first, not that you need it by the looks of that :driver:
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Janner_Sy on June 25, 2011, 09:58:59 pm
I managed 5.6seconds 0-60 at bruntingthorp with 205wide road tyres.  With his TD wheels and wider tyres on a sticky pod strip id bet thats easily beatable
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on July 03, 2011, 01:35:19 pm
Very nice, her indoors has just bought a white one, she gets it next week. :happy2:  Bl@@dy annoying that the GTI does not come with rear tints, so we'll have to get that done - where did you get yours done?  Are you likely to be at Andy's (near Croft Circuit) anytime soon, I'd really like to take a look at yours in the flesh!

Sorry for the late reply, just got back from a week @ the Ring on my bike. Company at Stokesley did my rear tints. Think it was 20 rear and 25 sides. I intend to pop down to Andy,s sometime soon.
Title: update
Post by: Blade on July 10, 2011, 08:20:20 pm
Finally managed to get my new SPS unit and discovered it was set on 95ron fuel mapping. Changed it to performance C and had it dynoed yesterday.

Made 231bhp - 234lb/ft still on o/e filter/intake and intercooler :happy2:.
Title: Re: update
Post by: baldwined30 on July 10, 2011, 09:37:08 pm
Finally managed to get my new SPS unit and discovered it was set on 95ron fuel mapping. Changed it to performance C and had it dynoed yesterday.

Made 231bhp - 234lb/ft still on o/e filter/intake and intercooler :happy2:.

231hp!! that must surprise a few people!!1
Title: Re: update
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on July 10, 2011, 09:40:29 pm
Finally managed to get my new SPS unit and discovered it was set on 95ron fuel mapping. Changed it to performance C and had it dynoed yesterday.

Made 231bhp - 234lb/ft still on o/e filter/intake and intercooler :happy2:.

 :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: damoegan on July 10, 2011, 09:53:09 pm
It does go like a scalded rat, Ry  :driver:

Another 10hp in there with a intake and cooler  :happy2:
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Hurdy on July 11, 2011, 10:43:34 am
Good figure those  :drool:

231bhp and 1200kg weight makes 192.5bhp/ton  :evilgrin:

With the extra hardware you should get over 200bhp/ton  :happy2:

You got at any bigger stoppers yet Ryan?





Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Janner_Sy on July 11, 2011, 04:34:37 pm
Figures look good, but as you say on VAGOC it made 187hp stock on the same dyno, so gains are similar to mine when comparing before and after.  what was it @ RSTunings RR day again as comparison?

did you notice much of a difference between mode B and C. reading SCN threads, it seems revo think alot of the misfires are caused by people using mode C when not in optimal conditions, ie cool weather 99ron+ fuel etc.

You need to get yours on the 1/4 mile now.  The Ibiza boys needs knocking back a pg or two i think


Quote
1.4TSI 1/4 Mile Leadeboard
1- 13.41 @ 103.26 mph    -Ibizaracebrake  -ibiza Cupra    -TD1.2s, stripped interior, cat back exhaust, intercooler spray - Stage 1 REVO  - R888  - Santa Pod CONFIRMED
2-13.6@100mph              - yeahgood1   -Ibiza Cupra    -ITG intake,  milltek tbe      -stage 2 revo     -road tyre    -santa pod  UN-CONFIRMED
3-13.66@104mph            -Tilley1          -Ibiza Cupra     -Stage 1 REVO   -Road tyre   -Santa pod  UN-CONFIRMED
4-13.7 @97mph             -phil_monk31    -Ibiza Cupra   -Stage 2 REVO   -Road tyre   -Santa pod  UN-CONFIRMED
5-13.7@ 102mph            -lucifer666       -Ibiza Cupra    -Revo Stage 1    -Road tyre   -Santa pod  UN-CONFIRMED

6- 13.903@102.7mph           -shuggy boy    -Ibiza Cupra    -revo stage 2    -road tyre    -crail raceway  CONFIRMED
7- 13.968@ ???mph         -Mardon         -Ibiza Cupra   -REVO stage 1   -Road tyre    -Santa pod  CONFIRMED
8-14.209@???mph           -vRSy            -fabia vRS       -sh@rk stage 2- oem downpipe, forge filter - road tyre-bruntigthorp-0-60 5.64CONFIRMED
9- 14.262@???mph          -JCBoc     -ibiza bocanegra    -revo stage 2 se decat tting C - miltek TBE 0-60-road tyre- Bruntingthorp- 0-60 -5.52CONFIRMED
10- 14.443@ ???mph    Deacon           -scirocco GT- revo stage 1, it intake, custom cat back, manual gearbox-road tyre-bruntingthorpe 0-60 5.64 CONFIRMED

11-14.5s @97mph            - BOC Chris        -Ibiza Cupra     -Forge BOV   -Stock              -Road tyre   -Crail Raceway  UN-CONFIRMED
12-14.592@96mph           - Rosser87         -Ibiza Cupra     -REVO filter   -Stock              -Road tyre   -Crail raceway  UN-CONFIRMED
13-14.6 @ 94mph           -Streetbeef       -Ibiza cupra      -powerflow cat back-stock     -road tyre    -santa pod  UN-CONFIRMED
14-14.66 @ ???mph        - sly200sx          -Ibiza Cupra       -Stock              -Road tyre   -Crail raceway  UN-CONFIRMED
15-15.086@???mph         -VRSLOZ        - fabia vRS       - Stock map/revo filter    - road tyre -Bruntingthorp 0-60 6.58CONFIRMED

Overall Leader
 13.41 @ 103.26 mph    -Ibizaracebrake  -ibiza Cupra    -TD1.2s, stripped interior, cat back exhaust, intercooler spray - Stage 1 REVO  - R888  - Santa Pod

Fastest Ibiza Fr/Cupra
13.41 @ 103.26 mph    -Ibizaracebrake  -ibiza Cupra    -TD1.2s, stripped interior, cat back exhaust, intercooler spray - Stage 1 REVO  - R888  - Santa Pod

Fastest Fabia vRS
14.209@???mph           -vRSy            -fabia vRS      -  standard     -sh@rk stage 2- decat oem downpipe, forge filter - road tyre-bruntigthorp-0-60 5.64

Fastest Polo GTI

Fastest Scirocco
14.443@ ???mph               -scirocco GT- revo stage 1, it intake, custom cat back, manual gearbox-road tyre-bruntingthorpe 0-60 5.64

fastest Golf TSI

Fastest Stock Car
14.5s @97mph     - BOC Chris        -Ibiza Cupra     - Forge BOV - Stock   - Road tyre  - Crail Raceway

Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on July 11, 2011, 05:29:58 pm
Good figure those  :drool:

231bhp and 1200kg weight makes 192.5bhp/ton  :evilgrin:

With the extra hardware you should get over 200bhp/ton  :happy2:

You got at any bigger stoppers yet Ryan?

No, still on oem brakes.






Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on July 11, 2011, 05:33:01 pm
Figures look good, but as you say on VAGOC it made 187hp stock on the same dyno, so gains are similar to mine when comparing before and after.  what was it @ RSTunings RR day again as comparison?

did you notice much of a difference between mode B and C. reading SCN threads, it seems revo think alot of the misfires are caused by people using mode C when not in optimal conditions, ie cool weather 99ron+ fuel etc.


Made 215bhp at RS Tuning with it in 95ron mode. I only put it in C mode for the dyno then changed it back to B so can,t say if it made any difference.

 
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Janner_Sy on July 11, 2011, 05:43:21 pm
Figures look good, but as you say on VAGOC it made 187hp stock on the same dyno, so gains are similar to mine when comparing before and after.  what was it @ RSTunings RR day again as comparison?

did you notice much of a difference between mode B and C. reading SCN threads, it seems revo think alot of the misfires are caused by people using mode C when not in optimal conditions, ie cool weather 99ron+ fuel etc.


Made 215bhp at RS Tuning with it in 95ron mode. I only put it in C mode for the dyno then changed it back to B so can,t say if it made any difference.
That sounds about right actually, jasons boc made 208hp at jkm with his revo stage 2 and miltek on setting B, so its in the right ball park.

What's the brake plans, have you gone firm with your plans
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on July 11, 2011, 05:51:25 pm
VWR have them in hand apparently. Gonna be a lightweight 4 pot 330mm version of their 6 pot racing jobbies. Trouble is everything takes time so it depends how patient i am i suppose.
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Janner_Sy on July 11, 2011, 05:57:15 pm
They mentioned them to me as well.  Lightweight 330mm discs will prob still be heavier than the milk bottle tops they run standard though, a lightweight 312mm 4 pot would be better suited iI think.the car is only light after all

Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: tony_danza on July 11, 2011, 06:21:37 pm
Will MKI LCR Brembos not bolt straight on? They fit all MKIV platform cars, so it's a possible?

Then you've got the option of 323x28 2-piece discs off the shelf from AP too.
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Janner_Sy on July 11, 2011, 06:36:48 pm
Will MKI LCR Brembos not bolt straight on? They fit all MKIV platform cars, so it's a possible?

Then you've got the option of 323x28 2-piece discs off the shelf from AP too.
thats a fair point, they should fit as the hubs are the same
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: tony_danza on July 11, 2011, 06:50:02 pm
Oh, thinking on there's probably a million and one cheap crossover parts!!

MKIV R32/LCR/TT wishbones and hubs and DEFCON inserts do the same as the MKV mod with WALK. More caster, camber and a wider track.... for example.

I'll think of more.

Love the car BTW Blade.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on July 11, 2011, 07:05:06 pm
you know your stuff tony, keep the info coming :happy2:
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Janner_Sy on July 11, 2011, 07:46:25 pm
Oh, thinking on there's probably a million and one cheap crossover parts!!

MKIV R32/LCR/TT wishbones and hubs and DEFCON inserts do the same as the MKV mod with WALK. More caster, camber and a wider track.... for example.

I'll think of more.

Love the car BTW Blade.  :happy2:

we need to confirm how much is the same as the mkiv chassis i think.  im only aware of the hubs being the same, would be good if the wishbones are a swap as well.  Where the MKIV R32/LCR/TT wishbones camber adjustable?
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Hurdy on July 11, 2011, 09:50:26 pm
I went to Awesome GTI last week and they have fitted bigger brakes to the new Polo GTI and said that basically anything that fits the MKIV platform fits straight onto the Polo GTI and that includes the carriers :jumpmove:

This means I can go for TAROX 6 pots, DS2500's and 312mm discs :evilgrin:

Also costed up another £4k of mods too whilst there :party:

Already bought the 1st mod....Race version of the lower engine mount.  :smiley:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi156.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft8%2Fhurdy_album%2FDSC00006.jpg&hash=0d4d790bc703440505f8ddfcd90e7c53ebb91fc4)
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: damoegan on July 11, 2011, 10:10:43 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi156.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft8%2Fhurdy_album%2FDSC00006.jpg&hash=0d4d790bc703440505f8ddfcd90e7c53ebb91fc4)

I had the same mount in my old mk4 Ibiza Cupra, VERY good mod  :happy2:
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: eire vw on July 11, 2011, 10:33:36 pm
That is a lovely car you have, well done.
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: tony_danza on July 11, 2011, 11:05:44 pm
I'll find a better pic, but here's a TT/R32/LCR cast wishbone on a standard pressed steel MKIV one. You'll note it is longer, that's where you're getting your camber from, it isn't adjustable though.

Also note the wishbone bush, looks quite big and sloppy? It is. Ideally you'd want the very early TT wishbones as they have a much smaller bush (they were all recalled and swapped out for 'safer' big bush versions), but you can buy Defcon reducers to use the early TT bush - it's almost like running solid links, the turn in and feel is amazing.

Their hubs also are different and change the roll centre of the car, allowing you to go low and not suffer the vile MKIV trait of bumpsteer.

I guess you need to see what you have already to decide how far to go? But there's the LCR quickrack (requires someone good with coding) and it also had different rear beam bushes. Don't go poly on these, they absolutely don't work.

If you're at Coombe next weekend, have a word with Team Bora (I should be there too) - they've totally refitted the car with all these mods and considering it has cock all power, it doesn't half get around a track quickly. I've driven it on the Ring and around a few tracks, it's like no MKIV chassis car I've ever driven.

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Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: jon-tfsi on July 12, 2011, 10:38:46 am
The TT wishbones have some camber adjustment in them  :happy2: The slotted holes are in the arms instead of the ball joints like on the Mk2 TT.
They should be compatible with the std hubs or with the TT hubs that have a lower ball joint position for improved geometry.

Did someone mention 1/4 mile times? . . . Dya fancy a trip to York late August Ryan ??? There is a RWYB on the 26th i think


EDIT ; Got the dates wrong, RWYB is on AUG 7th and 28/29th Sun/Mon
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Janner_Sy on July 12, 2011, 06:10:36 pm
Next mods for me then are the rear arb, the tt lower arms and bushes and some brakes.  Going to hold out on suspension for a minute, see what arrives on the market.
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on July 12, 2011, 07:24:33 pm
Next mods for me then are the rear arb, the tt lower arms and bushes and some brakes.  Going to hold out on suspension for a minute, see what arrives on the market.

This rear arb confuses me. We have a fixed rear beam so how can this mod be of any benefit?
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: tony_danza on July 12, 2011, 07:30:46 pm
Witchcraft. Just don't go too stiff or it'll be all French!
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: jon-tfsi on July 12, 2011, 07:58:32 pm
Hmm new TT arms are only £150 new including bushes and balljoints on Ebay. Not sure if they are OE parts tho at that price . . . .

Oh yeah and i got the date wrong again for the RWYB Ryan Lol. Its sunday August the 7th for the next 1
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: damoegan on July 12, 2011, 08:31:01 pm
The rear ARB made a big difference on the mk4 Ibiza platform. On the stiffest setting you can provoke lift off over steer  :evilgrin:

Ry, give m0rk a shout over on SCN as he's running the Whiteling rear ARB on his mk5 Cupra.
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on July 12, 2011, 08:34:16 pm
Hmm new TT arms are only £150 new including bushes and balljoints on Ebay. Not sure if they are OE parts tho at that price . . . .

Oh yeah and i got the date wrong again for the RWYB Ryan Lol. Its sunday August the 7th for the next 1

I can make that Jon, so its a date.
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: jon-tfsi on July 12, 2011, 08:54:16 pm
Quality excuse to get the rs4 valve fitted thats been gathering dust . . .
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on July 12, 2011, 09:03:39 pm
Quality excuse to get the rs4 valve fitted thats been gathering dust . . .

Andy O has fitting them down to a fine art now...less than 40 mins i think :happy2:
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: jon-tfsi on July 12, 2011, 09:29:59 pm
I would'nt use anyone other than Andy O to be honest

The cars should be fairly evenly matched on the day . . . .  :driver:
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on July 12, 2011, 09:34:27 pm
I would'nt use anyone other than Andy O to be honest

The cars should be fairly evenly matched on the day . . . .  :driver:

 :mad: apart from your extra 120bhp
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: RobH on July 12, 2011, 10:21:13 pm
I would'nt use anyone other than Andy O to be honest

The cars should be fairly evenly matched on the day . . . .  :driver:

 :mad: apart from your extra 120bhp and 250kg

edited that for you Ry :P
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Janner_Sy on July 22, 2011, 05:02:43 pm
Some useful info for you Ry, REVO posted this on SCN

Quote from: Revo Kev;3569248
Something I've written up for our dealers:


Re: 1.4TSI - Twincharger Known Engine Issues to be aware of prior to reflashing a vehicle

Vehicles:   SEAT Ibiza FR, Cupra, Boconegra
VW Golf MKVI
VW Scirocco
VW Polo Gti
Skoda Fabia VRS
 
This document is a collation of engine issues that have been seen on the newer generation Euro5 compliant 1.4TSI – Twincharger engines. Certain issues have been addressed by the manufacturer as described below.


If you see any vehicle with these issues DO NOT flash Revo software onto the ECU without the issues being rectified.

•   Misfiring when cold and vehicle is in warm up state – factory update issued
•   Misfiring due to faulty coilpacks – certain batches of coilpacks were recognised as faulty and would be replaced under warranty
•   Misfiring due to faulty plugs
•   Misfiring due to faulty injectors – there was an injector part number change early 2010 newer injectors are believed to have a more efficient spray pattern to prevent excessive depositing on the piston crown. Injectors were also changed to solve misfire issue along with a factory software update.
•   Water Pump Failures
•   Crankshaft bearing play which can lead to bore wear and piston/piston ring damage

NOTE: there have been numerous cases where completely standard vehicles have suffered from misfires and un-burnt fuel in the cylinder has caused bore-wash leading to piston/piston ring damage.

Not all vehicles suffer from these issues however it’s very important to be aware of the issues prior to flashing the vehicle so you can look out for symptoms of any potential problems. Any issue seen on a standard vehicle will be accentuated if the vehicle is run at a higher level of tune.

I think I have the misfire when cold and in the warm up state. Engine feels rough for the first 30 seconds and doesn't like to be driven, until that time has passed. Then its as smooth as a whistle

Sent from my MZ601 using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on July 26, 2011, 05:21:54 pm
Car stripped out today in practice for my upcoming 1/4 mile virgin run. Rear ARB and uprated lower engine bush fitted. Popped it on the weighbridge and with the TD Pro 1.2,s, Milltek and the strip its now 80kg,s lighter:D

Just for Hurdy.
spare wheel 14kg
rear seat 19kg
other bits from boot area 13.1kg
Total 46.1kgs

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Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on July 26, 2011, 05:24:06 pm

Good work Ry!
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Sunglasses Ron on July 26, 2011, 05:34:59 pm
Car stripped out today in practice for my upcoming 1/4 mile virgin run. Rear ARB and uprated lower engine bush fitted. Popped it on the weighbridge and with the TD Pro 1.2,s, Milltek and the strip its now 80kg,s lighter:D

Just for Hurdy.
spare wheel 14kg
rear seat 19kg
other bits from boot area 13.1kg
Total 46.1kgs

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Looking forward to seeing it run Ryan..  :party: Out of interest, what did it weigh?
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Janner_Sy on July 26, 2011, 06:34:41 pm
liking it Ry.  FWIW when i removed mine it was 49kg.  You should get a good time, you using the paradas or track tyres also which strip you using?  I think the Polos pretty light as well.

Also you'll definitely be the fastest Polo GTI on the 1/4 mile leaderboard....the only Polo GTI, but still the fastest :grin:.  Most recent time was a stripped stage 2 which managed a 13.547@104.7mph at Crail on the weekend just gone, and thast with road tyres

Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Janner_Sy on July 26, 2011, 06:44:42 pm
what about some more weight loss options?

removing the sound deading around the supercharger.  Apparently 2.5kg

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Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on July 26, 2011, 07:16:11 pm
Looking forward to seeing it run Ryan..  :party: Out of interest, what did it weigh?
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I used this weighbridge when it was totally standard and it read 1220kg. Weighed today 1140kg. I did pop it on another one when standard and it said 1190kg so it could be 1110kg?. All i know is iv,e lost 80kg :happy2:. Weighbridge lottery
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on July 26, 2011, 07:17:02 pm

Do they charge much do go on weigh bridge Ry?
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on July 26, 2011, 07:19:53 pm
No charge for me. Only takes 10 seconds to weigh. Just needs a bit of cheek to ask the operator.
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Hurdy on July 26, 2011, 07:41:42 pm
Awesome figures for info - cheers Ryan :happy2:

Fingers crossed for the 1/4 mile runs and some good times :jumping:

Official figure for a 3dr with a 90% tank of fuel is supposed to be 1192kg, so the other weighbridge may have been more accurate - still 80kg off at under 1150kg is going to make a pretty nifty motor. :jumpmove:

Looking forward to a sub 13.5 pass result for you :smiley:

Don't forget to lower those tyre pressures :wink:
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Hurdy on July 26, 2011, 07:53:14 pm
Try one of these too Ryan :happy2:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,32599.0.html
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Janner_Sy on July 26, 2011, 08:11:16 pm

Don't forget to lower those tyre pressures :wink:
i went for the higher pressure option as lower resistance and less flex, how much lower do you go over stock
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Cupra R on July 26, 2011, 09:06:36 pm

Don't forget to lower those tyre pressures :wink:
i went for the higher pressure option as lower resistance and less flex, how much lower do you go over stock

Higher for rear tyres to reduce resistance.

Lower front pressure to increase grip.
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on July 26, 2011, 09:42:06 pm

Don't forget to lower those tyre pressures :wink:
i went for the higher pressure option as lower resistance and less flex, how much lower do you go over stock

Higher for rear tyres to reduce resistance.

Lower front pressure to increase grip.

you bringing a foot pump to York Rich?
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: RobH on July 26, 2011, 10:11:52 pm
Good bit of weight saving there Ryan, been doing a bit of that myself aswell :P

Not sure you'll need to go mad with tyre pressures it seemed pretty good at the rr day with very little spin. You might want to have a play beforehand.

They dont have the stupid amount of torque as the 2.0tfsi also im pretty surprised by the weight or lack of at only 1150kg :surprised:

Lets just hope for good weather.

Off up to pdtuning tomoz to get the car logged and set up properly rather then me just guessing with the bum dyno.
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on July 26, 2011, 10:14:18 pm
Thats a long way to go Rob?.
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: RobH on July 26, 2011, 10:20:03 pm
Its only 2 hours, thats nothing with the distances ive been travelling of late :fighting:
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Janner_Sy on July 26, 2011, 10:20:19 pm
how you finding the rear ARB?
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on July 26, 2011, 10:25:56 pm
how you finding the rear ARB?

Took Jon-tfsi out for a little spin in it today and found some nice twisties. Couldn,t get the car to move around at all, felt like it was on rails. Very pleased with my current suspension/tyre set up.
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Cupra R on July 27, 2011, 09:13:03 am
I'd love to Ryan,but it's extra weight  :rolleye: :signLOL:

Do you know of anyone going to just spectate? We could then maybe leave stuff in their boot  :happy2:
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on July 27, 2011, 09:58:22 am
I'd love to Ryan,but it's extra weight  :rolleye: :signLOL:

Do you know of anyone going to just spectate? We could then maybe leave stuff in their boot  :happy2:

I know a couple of lads who work there, they have said we could leave stuff in their van if we want :happy2:
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on July 27, 2011, 10:20:53 am
Try one of these too Ryan :happy2:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,32599.0.html

Good call John. Tomioka racing battery ordered :happy2: That should see me under 1100kg. :grin:
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: jon-tfsi on July 27, 2011, 11:57:00 am
The car felt fantastic round the S bends Ryan  :happy2:

Really composed with loads of grip. Made me want one  :grin:
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Cupra R on July 27, 2011, 12:18:07 pm
I'd love to Ryan,but it's extra weight  :rolleye: :signLOL:

Do you know of anyone going to just spectate? We could then maybe leave stuff in their boot  :happy2:

I know a couple of lads who work there, they have said we could leave stuff in their van if we want :happy2:

Nice one, thats great news. I could do with storing some stuff then if it would be ok?

Would one of them be Andy O?
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on July 27, 2011, 12:31:43 pm
I'd love to Ryan,but it's extra weight  :rolleye: :signLOL:

Do you know of anyone going to just spectate? We could then maybe leave stuff in their boot  :happy2:

I know a couple of lads who work there, they have said we could leave stuff in their van if we want :happy2:

Nice one, thats great news. I could do with storing some stuff then if it would be ok?

Would one of them be Andy O?

Andy O will be there but its the other Andy who has offered.
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Cupra R on July 27, 2011, 02:07:00 pm
I'd love to Ryan,but it's extra weight  :rolleye: :signLOL:

Do you know of anyone going to just spectate? We could then maybe leave stuff in their boot  :happy2:

I know a couple of lads who work there, they have said we could leave stuff in their van if we want :happy2:

Nice one, thats great news. I could do with storing some stuff then if it would be ok?

Would one of them be Andy O?

Andy O will be there but its the other Andy who has offered.

Ah, never met the "other" Andy yet.

Nice one, lets hope the weather holds out. Going to Elvington this Sunday as one of the mates is running his Scoob in Ten of the best, looks set to be good weather for that.

Fingers crossed eh.
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: damoegan on July 27, 2011, 10:06:52 pm
Told you that a rear ARB would make a good bit of difference, Ry  :happy2:
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on July 27, 2011, 10:11:40 pm
Told you that a rear ARB would make a good bit of difference, Ry  :happy2:

yeah you were right D, good call :congrats:
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: damoegan on July 27, 2011, 10:13:58 pm
What bar did you get, Whiteline?
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on July 27, 2011, 10:17:16 pm
What bar did you get, Whiteline?

Yep. Set on the middle setting and seems dandy to me.
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on August 04, 2011, 05:22:36 pm
Tomioka racing battery now fitted. Excellent install by Andy O @ ARD, looks factory:clap:

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Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Hurdy on August 04, 2011, 07:29:16 pm
Very neat Ryan, what was the weight saving on that again?  14kg to 7kg?
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on August 04, 2011, 07:52:08 pm
Very neat Ryan, what was the weight saving on that again?  14kg to 7kg?

o/e Battery 15kg + 1kg for metal shield that held it in. Race battery 6.8kg.
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Hurdy on August 04, 2011, 11:30:19 pm
Good saving. :happy2:

Did you look to see if the Polo has the rear ballast weights?
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Janner_Sy on August 05, 2011, 05:59:58 pm
Think its just the fabia john

Blade fancy chucing those pics and battery spec in here :happy2:

http://www.vagoc.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?t=8857 (http://www.vagoc.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?t=8857)

Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on August 05, 2011, 08:46:37 pm
Good saving. :happy2:

Did you look to see if the Polo has the rear ballast weights?

No, but i don,t fancy messing with them until i get my coilovers
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on August 05, 2011, 09:00:39 pm
Think its just the fabia john

Blade fancy chucing those pics and battery spec in here :happy2:

http://www.vagoc.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?t=8857 (http://www.vagoc.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?t=8857)



Done :happy2:

VAGOC are peeing me off at the moment as i,m now locked out of my own build thread because i have n,t posted for a few weeks :mad:
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on August 05, 2011, 09:26:22 pm
Think its just the fabia john

Blade fancy chucing those pics and battery spec in here :happy2:

http://www.vagoc.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?t=8857 (http://www.vagoc.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?t=8857)



Done :happy2:

VAGOC are peeing me off at the moment as i,m now locked out of my own build thread because i have n,t posted for a few weeks :mad:

 :confused:
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Cupra R on August 05, 2011, 09:40:00 pm
Think its just the fabia john

Blade fancy chucing those pics and battery spec in here :happy2:

http://www.vagoc.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?t=8857 (http://www.vagoc.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?t=8857)



Done :happy2:

VAGOC are peeing me off at the moment as i,m now locked out of my own build thread because i have n,t posted for a few weeks :mad:

Hmm, strange ruling that isn't it.
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: h4rdy on September 04, 2011, 12:22:06 am
Nice looking car, how is the fuel economy when driving normally?
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: JPC on September 04, 2011, 12:40:39 am
just seen this thread. Am i right in thinking you were the guy who organised the RR days oop north. durham way? The polo is looking awesome! real mean machine! :)
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on September 04, 2011, 07:28:26 am
Nice looking car, how is the fuel economy when driving normally?

Enjoying it but not thrashing it................36mpg :happy2:
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on September 04, 2011, 07:29:31 am
just seen this thread. Am i right in thinking you were the guy who organised the RR days oop north. durham way? The polo is looking awesome! real mean machine! :)
Done a few days @ Motoscope if thats what you mean.
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on September 13, 2011, 09:32:07 pm
Fitted -40mm H+R rear springs and i,m pleased with the result. Still settling but you get the idea. Its brought the back down a little more to my liking. Car handles superb.

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Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on September 15, 2011, 09:12:23 pm
Few more pics taken today when the sun came out.

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Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on September 15, 2011, 09:14:26 pm

 :congrats: :congrats:  Love it Ry!
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Top Cat on September 15, 2011, 09:14:51 pm
Just got back off holiday and there was plenty of these knocking about, though in lesser spec and they are very pleasing on the eye.  :happy2: Nice simple lines.

Looking good sir.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Mako V12V on September 15, 2011, 09:20:57 pm
Blade, have you had any issues with oil consumption on yours? It's being discussed over on PH at mo with one owner even getting a new engine and a few others going down the same route with VW?
(sorry if this has already been discussed on the previous pages)
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on September 15, 2011, 09:44:48 pm
Blade, have you had any issues with oil consumption on yours? It's being discussed over on PH at mo with one owner even getting a new engine and a few others going down the same route with VW?
(sorry if this has already been discussed on the previous pages)

No Mako, my Polo has no problem with oil consumption or anything else for that matter. Like most models there are always a small percentage that have "issues". 
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Mako V12V on September 15, 2011, 10:01:50 pm
That's good to hear :happy2:
Title: Re: Blade,s Polo GTi 180 DSG
Post by: Blade on October 11, 2011, 06:32:52 pm
My car is now up for sale as another toy has been purchased. Treat yourself http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,35041.msg425548.html#msg425548