Polo tsi --> gti spring install

[amazeer]

Good info. I have a mixture of all of that actually. Got the Comfort pack, love my rain sensors, auto dim mirror, and climate control. Didnt like Boavistas, although looking back i probably should have opted for the S Pack. I ended up getting a full set of Alcantara's from a polo that was written off, got the GTI springs (getting installed as i type) and the fog lights, ordered a retro fit LED type that fits in nicely imo. So a bit of a pick and choose, but should end up well, only thing i wished i ordered was a sunroof, ill proli get it aftermarket, also the rev camera and heated seats which i think were options only for the S Pack but ill find a way of putting them in.

The reverse camera wasnt an option at the time. I have retro fitted a rcd510 and golf camera using the info in a thread on this site. Was time consuming but not that hard in the end. I was chasing an issue with nothing but a blue screen, thought is was a vcds issue, but turns out I was just a noob and didnt have the camera plug inserted correctly. Getting the security code for the RCD510 was the hardest bit in the end.

[jsoto2005]

The reverse camera wasnt an option at the time. I have retro fitted a rcd510 and golf camera using the info in a thread on this site. Was time consuming but not that hard in the end. I was chasing an issue with nothing but a blue screen, thought is was a vcds issue, but turns out I was just a noob and didnt have the camera plug inserted correctly. Getting the security code for the RCD510 was the hardest bit in the end.

I'm really interested in doing this aswell, what did it end up costing you all up?

[amazeer]

I followed this thread to the letter. I got the RCD from ebay and the rest from the recomended place in the opening post. http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...reverse+camera

Its not cheap. Cant remember what I paid 3 years ago. It makes more sense to get an android head unit with gps. But I really wanted the OEM look, and funky pop out camera.

[jsoto2005]

I followed this thread to the letter. I got the RCD from ebay and the rest from the recomended place in the opening post. http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...reverse+camera

Its not cheap. Cant remember what I paid 3 years ago. It makes more sense to get an android head unit with gps. But I really wanted the OEM look, and funky pop out camera.

I'm confused, the opening post doesn't have any instructions to follow with wiring or installation or product choice, nor is there any links till the 4th post of the thread, but even then that is for a rev cam that mounts into the number plate light not the "funky pop out camera" like you mentioned.
I also want the original look, but if this is the way you went with it then im probably chasing something different

[jsoto2005]

Update, got a call from the mechanic saying the GTI springs sit exactly the same height as the other springs so there was an unnoticeable difference. I'm going on to aftermarket springs now to achieve a balanced look.

[Sydneykid]

Update, got a call from the mechanic saying the GTI springs sit exactly the same height as the other springs so there was an unnoticeable difference. I'm going on to aftermarket springs now to achieve a balanced look.

Even with used springs there will be a settling in period, I'd hang off until you have run a couple of tanks of fuel through it and/or had a few passengers/load in it. Then measure it.


Cheers
Gary

[jsoto2005]

Even with used springs there will be a settling in period, I'd hang off until you have run a couple of tanks of fuel through it and/or had a few passengers/load in it. Then measure it.


Cheers
Gary

You're right, a few stagnant days wasn't really enough. Ill take this advice.

[amazeer]

I'm confused, the opening post doesn't have any instructions to follow with wiring or installation or product choice, nor is there any links till the 4th post of the thread, but even then that is for a rev cam that mounts into the number plate light not the "funky pop out camera" like you mentioned.
I also want the original look, but if this is the way you went with it then im probably chasing something different

Sorry. I put up the wrong link. http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...reverse+camera