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

[Bassik]

Ordered some dsg paddle extensions and a VCDS cable of my own

I'm going to order some cables myself. This doesn't void warranty does it, making alterations I mean?

[readerr0r]

It's pretty hard to root things up 100%, if you're concerned make a note of the settings before making changes. Also make sure you get a HEX+CAN VCDS cable and not the cheaper CAN only model

[Bassik]

It's pretty hard to root things up 100%, if you're concerned make a note of the settings before making changes. Also make sure you get a HEX+CAN VCDS cable and not the cheaper CAN only model

Where'd you get them from. eBay doesn't look to promising

[PoloDave]

this is the one I got, came in at €45 delivered works perfect so far

Vagcom VAG COM 11.8 VCDS HEX CAN USB 11.8_ChinaOBDII

[gavs]

Ross-tech is the genuine one at $350 from dub addiction.

Started doing some preliminary FEA last night...

[readerr0r]

Changed the XDS from Normal to Strong

(Flagrantly copied from UKPolos)
In VCDS Select Control Module, go to 03 ABS Brakes, then 10 Adaptation, go to Channel:
Channel 36 XDS
There are 3 settings
0-center (stock setting)
1-weak
2-strong

But the biggest change was changing the Steering Assist from GTI/Fabia RS (Program 41) to the Seat Ibiza (Program 21). Its that bit heaver, especially at slower speeds. Changed the car dramatically. You can also change it to the Audi A1 (Program 51) for a more city feel.
Edit: Now program 20

(Copied from here)
STG 44 Steering Assistance
STG Codierung -> Channel 07

?xxxx: Airbag (See Notes!)
0 = Airbags not installed
1 = Airbags installed

x??xx: Steering Angle Sensor
01 = Steering Angle Sensor is Part of the Steering Aid
12 = Steering Angle Sensor is Part of the ABS/ESP

xxx??: Program Type
10 - Normal (9N: PR L05, L06, L07, L08, L19, L20, L21, L32, L33)
11 - Seat Ibiza (6J)
20 - Polo 9N GTI (PR G12)
21 - Seat Ibiza (6J)
30 - Comfort (Polo 6R Comfortline)
40 - Normal light vehicles (9N: PR L01, L02, L03, L04, L15, L16, L17, L18 )
41 - Skoda Fabia 2 RS / Polo GTI
50 - Comfort for light vehicles (Polo 6R Highline)
51 - Audi A1 (8X)
60 - Steering assistance for impaired (PR 1N5)

[JonW]

Thanks that's great info Readerr0r, I cant wait to get my car and start playing now!

[MJKooLio]

Anyone recommend good/new brake calipers/pads/discs?

[gavs]

For more VCDS coding tricks, have a look in the VCDS coding section of the forum...

[Bassik]

Is there are a run down of what VCDS changes do? Well they alter my driving experience?

As you mentioned readerr0r with changing the steering assist is it a physical change to the steering, does it make it harder or something. I'm completely new to this and am willing to have a play around just don't know exactly what the VCDS is?

[readerr0r]

For more VCDS coding tricks, have a look in the VCDS coding section of the forum...

Thanks for reminding me gavs, I've popped my tricks there so they'll be easier to find.


Bassik, VCDS lets you talk to the electronics in the car, it connects to the diagnostic port via a usb dongle. Theres a bunch of different modules each with a variety of settings that you can change. Most are them are documented in the program, making it easy to tweak settings to what you like, stick with those (and tutorials for specific things) first. Like gavs mentioned there is a VCDS section of vwwatercooled, check it out.

As for the Steering Assist, its a software change that results in a physical change in the feeling of the steering wheel.

[Bassik]

As for the Steering Assist, its a software change that results in a physical change in the feeling of the steering wheel.

Hmmm interesting... I two think the steering is way to light and would love to toughen it up a tad. Or at least I'd like to play around with the different programs.

[readerr0r]

Yeah the biggest change is at slower "parking" speeds. The way the GTI goes super light throws me off a bit, the Audi A1 program was even lighter. I chose the SEAT Ibiza one because SEAT is VW's "Youthful Sporty" brand, hence it'd have more weight.

Edit: I'm now running Program 20 (9N GTI) which has a bang on old school feel.

[PoloDave]

Made an appointment to get this next week



Pioneer TS-WX77A Subwoofer It's flat enough to fit in the double-boot area so literally no loss of storage space!
I have seen it in action real life and it really packs a nice punch for only 2x100W and its size

[MJKooLio]

Make sure the mrs doesn't put eggs in the boot!