>70,000km polo gti, ability to handle tune?

[Bflat]

I've recently installed the Jabbasport 'cone in a box' filter.
James (Nightphotographer) also has this and gets a nice 'breathing-off' sound when he backs off the throttle.

Dissapointingly enough I've got no idea whether I've got this noise because I can't hear it over my exhaust

[Bflat]

I've recently installed the Jabbasport 'cone in a box' filter.
James (Nightphotographer) also has this and gets a nice 'breathing-off' sound when he backs off the throttle.

Dissapointingly enough I've got no idea whether I've got this noise because I can't hear it over my exhaust

[noone]

Diverter sounds better with N249 bypassed (only routing of Vac lines needs to be changed) and better again when the whole Vac system on top of the engine is bypassed.

My car seems to run that little nicer without the SAI.

[Redliner]

Diverter sounds better with N249 bypassed (only routing of Vac lines needs to be changed) and better again when the whole Vac system on top of the engine is bypassed.

My car seems to run that little nicer without the SAI.

Hi noone.
Do you have a link for the guide to remove the sai and N249. Its on my list of "to do" things.

[arcenite]

Sux about the car. But it's better that you find out now.

There are plenty of thread in this Forum about almost every mod you can do to the car, and they have been tried and tested.

The Dog Bone Bush can be picked up for about $50 on eBay, and takes about 20min to fit. The best easy mod I can recommend are Tune, DV (APR DV/Forge 007 or 00, Forge TIP, SEAT PD160 intake and Coilovers.

Yeah it could've been worse I'd imagine :s.

Yeah I've been reading up, there're pages and pages of mods, can't afford all though unfortunately!!

I would need a proper jack to get under my car to fit it I suppose yeah? I don't have a garage or anything so if I end up having to buy a jack it probably wouldn't be worth it right? When it comes to dog bones... not sure whether it'll cause future car to be a vibrator on wheels . Only 1 way to find out!

Are coilovers really necessary? I mean other than lowering the car and making it look badass(which is well worth the money) . Most of the things I've read is about being able to take bumps on roads better etc., thus making it smoother to drive. I'm most likely going for all of the upgrades that you've stated but I'll need to decide between coilovers and good road tyres. I was thinking of saving on suspension and probably get a set of michelins, so far all of the used cars that I've test-driven have really crap 100$ tyres that're garbage in the wet. I get a lot of wheel spin on a rainy day, doesn't make me feel very safe .

Regarding DV's, I was looking at the Forge ones that you recommended. I read that you need to maintain them or something and that the APR R1's are more convenient because they're able to maintain it for you for free. Not sure with the technical bits =/.

Regarding the N249's I probably need to get that done in a workshop , from what I'm reading, sounds exactly what I want, lesser boost fluctuations! I noticed that the stock polo gti does have a significant lag time for the boost, but I've also read that the tune does solve that problem. Are there any other things that smooth out the boost? So far all that I know is that DV's and tunes will help somewhat regarding the smoothness of the boost.

Ok this is gonna sound dumb... what's an SAI?

edit: just saw a video of a polo that had a Forge 008 installed, sounds good to me! :p if anyone's interested, here's the link to it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipfe2I0xJ6E

[kaanage]

Definitely tyres before coilovers if they're no name cheapies but mention them here first as some obscure brands do make decent tyres. And it doesn't need to be coilovers unless you're obsessed with drop (or you're REALLY serious with cornereing and are going to corner weight the car) - a cup kit (springs and matched dampers) are just as good (possibly better for the same money) performance wise, until you get to the more expensive colivers with adjustable dampers.

The dog bone mount affects different people in different ways - some say the vibration is really annoying while others don't feel a difference but it seems mainly to be noticable with the aircon on.

Have you considered short shifter? I didn't think the Polo needed it but I love mine, now. Check the threads about it.

Where in Vic are you? There are people down here with most or all of the mods you are contemplating and could demo their car to you.

As for the jack, you don't want to work under car unless you also have a set of jack stands (preferrably the pint adjustable type - not the ratchetting ones), a level surface to work on and things to chock the tyres at the other end of the car (a couple of bricks will do). Going under a car supported by just a jack is suicidal.

I think the plug caps (which contain the coils) are another point that need checking on a Gti but those guys who own them will know better than me

[s4mmie]

I had the APR dog bone mount fitted and from what I remember it was an 85K bush, pretty stiff. The missers didn't like it and I started getting a few dash rattles so I took it out. I've ordered the 70K softer diesel version from Super-pro so crossing my fingers its more friendly.. It does improve things

[Bflat]

I had the APR dog bone mount fitted and from what I remember it was an 85K bush, pretty stiff. The missers didn't like it and I started getting a few dash rattles so I took it out. I've ordered the 70K softer diesel version from Super-pro so crossing my fingers its more friendly.. It does improve things

I installed the 70shore Superpro bush over 3 months ago and have loved it everyday since. It stiffens up the gear selection responsiveness and transfers hardly any cabin vibration (only with aircon on full blast can I slightly notice it!).

Why the pog didn't come with one like this stock I'll never know (probably $$$'s, goddamn accountants)

[arcenite]

Definitely tyres before coilovers if they're no name cheapies but mention them here first as some obscure brands do make decent tyres. And it doesn't need to be coilovers unless you're obsessed with drop (or you're REALLY serious with cornereing and are going to corner weight the car) - a cup kit (springs and matched dampers) are just as good (possibly better for the same money) performance wise, until you get to the more expensive colivers with adjustable dampers.

The dog bone mount affects different people in different ways - some say the vibration is really annoying while others don't feel a difference but it seems mainly to be noticable with the aircon on.

Have you considered short shifter? I didn't think the Polo needed it but I love mine, now. Check the threads about it.

Where in Vic are you? There are people down here with most or all of the mods you are contemplating and could demo their car to you.

As for the jack, you don't want to work under car unless you also have a set of jack stands (preferrably the pint adjustable type - not the ratchetting ones), a level surface to work on and things to chock the tyres at the other end of the car (a couple of bricks will do). Going under a car supported by just a jack is suicidal.

I think the plug caps (which contain the coils) are another point that need checking on a Gti but those guys who own them will know better than me

Yeah I'm not necessarily obsessed with drop and don't race or anything, just aggressive driving style :p. I'll definitely be getting a short shifter, test drove other cars that had one and absolutely loved them. Can't with without them in my opinion xD.

I live around the Huntingdale area, I probably wouldn't know the difference other than the tune which is an obvious power boost .

Yeah I definitely won't have the option of working under it, don't have the expertise either :p, probably need to go to a workshop to get it modded even for the easiest of mods .

I installed the 70shore Superpro bush over 3 months ago and have loved it everyday since. It stiffens up the gear selection responsiveness and transfers hardly any cabin vibration (only with aircon on full blast can I slightly notice it!).

Why the pog didn't come with one like this stock I'll never know (probably $$$'s, goddamn accountants)

Where did you get that dogbone mount from? Couldn't find it at ECS/dpm, or am I blind .

When do you guys think would be a good time to buy a Polo? It's nearing the end of the year and I'm wondering whether I should wait for 1-2 months since it's not that far off anyway.

[Blitzen]

You can get the Dogbone mount on eBay for a pretty good price. You can't get it on ECS as they donth have the Polo in the USA.

Best time to buy a Polo GTI?? When you have the money and when you feel you can afford it.

[s4mmie]

If you can't find one on eBay I just ordered mine from supercheap, $102, came in the next day

[Bflat]

Bursons were 80 something

[Redliner]

Where did you get that dogbone mount from? Couldn't find it at ECS/dpm, or am I blind .

I bought mine from ebay $53:
VW Polo 9N 02-08 Powerflex Petrol Car Front Engine Mount Insert Bush PFF85-620 | eBay

[arcenite]

What're the things to look out for when buying a dogbone mount? I don't want really stiff ones like the apr one, spraycan said they were 8k5 or something? Can't seem to find anything that shows the number of K's it is. I checked out the ebay one, is that 85K? Doesn't it make your car vibrate when you turn on the air conditioning?

edit: hahaha buller's diesel gti http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2krKi...layer_embedded does this only happen to diesel engines though?

I was looking at getting the kit: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VW-Polo-9...ht_1052wt_1163

Doubt it'll fit the 2006 polo though... or maybe it will? Hmm.. I'm confused, a dogbone is different from a mount... right?

[s4mmie]

That linked eBay one shows the picture of the 85K version but the part number is for the softer sports version.
Powerflex do three version, track, sports and diesel.
I can't comment on the Powerflex version, but I went the diesel version in the Superpro as they're deliberately softer. I know how annoying the 85K was.. the sports version might be ok, but I went with the softest to be safe. It's still got to be better than the standard bush.

The track and diesel version are the same part number with an 'R' or 'P'