Polo Project

[Black R36 Sedan 09(alfie)]

Thanks for the positive feedback guys. I really appreciate the support. Yes Josh.. The pics will be up soonish.. The PSS9's have arrived today and will be put on tomorrow. I will keep updates on what upgrades are being installed as i progress to the build-up.
Currently running falken semi-slicks for road and Toyo R888 medium compound for the track..
I am thinking of getting brakes from a Porsche Boxter or similar, i am still researching. I am currently running on the Evolve Technik Stage 1 tune on the car. I have arranged for them to custom tune the car that will be written from Germany.
Will be updating and reporting on a weekly basis. Thanks guys... Keep sending in sugestions and idea's...

Keep on

[Flaps]

How did you get over 170kw's at the flywheel on a K03?

The APR website claims 152kw for their Polo tune. Isn't that figure quoted from the flywheel?

From all the dyno results I've seen 152kw at the fly averages out to be 120kwatw. So 32kw(21%) is lost through the drivetrain? Lets say you add a FMIC, full exhaust and TIP which gives you 142-145kwatw. 21% of 142kw is 29.82kw. 142 + 29.82 = 171.82kw at the fly..............

[Guy_H]

Best we ever did see (on a car with dyno's done at each stage) was 135 - 140kw (wheel) with the K03.

It takes a K04 to hit 150kw's at the front wheels (with supporting mods).

I'm not talking about one off dyno's either, just from what we have seen & the "Polo Only" dyno day we ran a year or two ago!

[Plautos]

My Polo with the k03s, pod filter and 3" downpipe reach 165kw at the flywheel.
But if the dyno is telling the truth is other history.
Today with the k04 I have 215kw.

[Timbo]

Currently running falken semi-slicks for road and Toyo R888 medium compound for the track..
I am thinking of getting brakes from a Porsche Boxter or similar, i am still researching.

1. weld the turbo on or something ...otherwise you'll have the dreaded loose bolts at some stage...well, you need to consider this from the start!
2. your choice of brakes will limit your choice of wheels, so take care on this. IMO, 8L S3 disks and calipers will meet your needs and give you a lot of wheel choice.
3. talk to Whiteline about bushes etc, and get the APR dogmount
4. R888's are fine on the track, also Kumho V70's as James mentioned, but get rid of those horrible, hard, gripless, useless noisy Farkens

Good luck!

[Gti Dave]

Hey Guy, will my upgrade to the 17" factory VW Exor STP wheels provide adequate clearance for the Brembo brake upgrade that APR offers? If so, then I'll be sure to upgrade at some point in the future. Just been blowing too much money recently in a short period of time and need some time to recuperate financially an enjoy the new mods first (not to mention allow enough time for the wife to forget about the mods I've done and the money spent...HA HA HA).

[jamesatfish]

Hey Guy, will my upgrade to the 17" factory VW Exor STP wheels provide adequate clearance for the Brembo brake upgrade that APR offers?

Unfortunately the Exor VW 17" wheels won't clear the APR 323mm brake upgrade components - the calipers don't clear the back of the wheel spokes.

The 17" Exor wheel was what I had installed on my Polo when I bought it, and those wheels lasted about 2 weeks until the APR brakes went on. I also tried the Siata (I think that's the name) and the R-Line style 17" OEM wheels and none of those fit either.

[Gti Dave]

Darn it. Oh well, that means that I'll have to stick with factory calipers and just upgrade the rotors, pads, steel braided brake lines etc. ANybody know of any other brake caliper upgrade alternatives?

[Stuwey]

Anybody know of any other brake caliper upgrade alternatives?

Just the usual TT/S3 312mm upgrade. But, be warned. It ruins the balance of it all. Pulls up bloody hard, but not as easy or a sure-footed to drive fast. I'm researching fixing all that now...

[Gti Dave]

I wonder what Alfie ends up getting for his brake setup. Would be interesting and great to know and follow suit if it works a treat. Rubbing my mitts right now. He He He...

Alfie, you'll keep us updated right?

[Bug_racer]

Ordered and waiting K04-25 CHRA and other stuff in the kit (fuel injectors and etc)

Ko4-025 is designed to fit b5 s4 . Unless your a fabricator with exceptional skills its not going to fit

[Black R36 Sedan 09(alfie)]

Yes i am keeping updates.. Will decide on the brakes tomorrow...

[dubbed]

I don't want to be rude, but how do you afford all this as a 20 year old uni student?

[Guy_H]

Hey Guy, will my upgrade to the 17" factory VW Exor STP wheels provide adequate clearance for the Brembo brake upgrade that APR offers? If so, then I'll be sure to upgrade at some point in the future. Just been blowing too much money recently in a short period of time and need some time to recuperate financially an enjoy the new mods first (not to mention allow enough time for the wife to forget about the mods I've done and the money spent...HA HA HA).

Hey Dave,

if it helps, we have brake clearance templates - Before you go shopping for wheels!

[Timbo]

Just the usual TT/S3 312mm upgrade. But, be warned. It ruins the balance of it all. Pulls up bloody hard, but not as easy or a sure-footed to drive fast. I'm researching fixing all that now...

I don't understand that. When I fitted this combo to my Polo, I found quite the reverse...that it improved the car's balance and made it much easier to drive fast (track mostly, but also road). Maybe it's pads or the system needs a good bleed