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Just another little VW quirk

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  • Just another little VW quirk

    The tyre pressure placard in in the fuel lid... OK

    Just spent 15 mins all over the car trying to find it

    So recommended tyre pressures are in the 38 -40 psi range? (I dont compute kPa)
    09 Polo GTi "Elke" | APR DV1 | H&R 35mm | Bilstein B8 | Remsa Pads | Pioneer |

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    Pressure wise, I usually run 34 psi. 38 is too much for street driving, I run 38-40 on the track.
    Track Car: 06 Polo GTI Red Devil mkII
    Daily: 2010 VW Jetta Highline
    Gone but not forgotten: 08 Polo GTI
    ** All information I provide is probably incorrect until validated by someone else **

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      For comfort, closer to 30. For handling, closer to 40. For me, generally F:38 R:35. I had it down to 28 in the rear before I cut down the bump stops.

      I tend to run lower PSI in the rear as there is so little weight over the rear wheels.

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      • #4
        Have always done 35-38 for the crisper handling.
        Some say he was the Stig... all we know is that he drives a VW Transporter.
        Audi A3

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          Just spent 15 mins all over the car trying to find it
          Haha! I've never owned anything other than VAG so I can't appreciate how different some things are. Most Aussies I talk to cant get over the fact that the wipers are on the opposite side!
          2019 132TSI Tiguan
          2011 Audi S4 Wagon
          1988 MK1 Caddy
          2006 Polo GTI

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          • #6
            Originally posted by nightphotographer View Post
            Haha! I've never owned anything other than VAG so I can't appreciate how different some things are. Most Aussies I talk to cant get over the fact that the wipers are on the opposite side!
            wipers not so much (never rains in Perth) but indicators... have set off wipers a couple of times.

            Love the car tho, so well built

            On topic, tyres were at 36 back 38 front when I checked them. Not too hard for freeway driving
            09 Polo GTi "Elke" | APR DV1 | H&R 35mm | Bilstein B8 | Remsa Pads | Pioneer |

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              It's been over 2 years and I still have to think about it, a lot longer than I should. Rear wiper, nope highbeams, wiper slow, nope! wiper really fast! I still get confused, even now I couldn't tell you which is which...
              Polo GTI MY2008
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              136.09kW and 305.28Nm torques, Dynapack Hub Dyno

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              • #8
                High beams are the only one I have to think about since I use them the least. Everything else is second nature.

                That said once I accidentally increased my set cruise control speed when I wanted to turn the stereo volume up
                Some say he was the Stig... all we know is that he drives a VW Transporter.
                Audi A3

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