What did you do to your Polo today?

[nightphotographer]

42 degrees, 120k's, 6.1L. No aircon, but I was surprised the fuel economy stayed low.

Liking the Rsr's.

You have no idea how jealous I am of this! I haven't seen figures like that for about 6 months - and it's not heat related, think I need new spark plugs or something - I'm in the 9's and 10's on most trips and I used to see 6's and 7's - no changes in weight, driving style, drag/aerodynamics, fuel or A/C usage - it's doing my head in. Last time I saw an average of below 8 was when I did 40kms completely naturally aspirated. And I do a lot of 300km trips to Melbourne and still don't get lower than 8.5

[vwthunder]

Awesome - thanks for that!

Please let me know how it turns out once it's finished, and if you don't mind sharing details of the cost involved that would be great too.

Last time i went there they had a few time attack cars they were working on, not a big flashy workshop, but they are known to do some amazing work.

Main reason I went them was their friendly attitude, unlike some of the other places i went to.
The other places tried to tell me what to get, rather than me telling them what i want, hello i am the one paying !!!!!

A 4 point cage with braces etc powdercoated they quoted me would be just on, or under $1500

[jorjet27]

What did you do to your Polo today?

Hey All,
got my suspension and bushes done today - have a looksie



only one problem though, the workshop I went to couldn't figure out how to fit the lower rear control arm bushes (SEAT solid). I know Gavin has done them in about a hour with the right tools.

What are other people's experiences with fitting these bushes (costs & time)? I really don't want to pay for another wheel alignment, so hopefully I can tell the workshop how to fit and they can do the alignment for free.

I've read you can do without taking off the control arm and only the subframe.

All help appreciated

Thanks

[clicht]

now you need bigger breaks LOL

[jorjet27]

What did you do to your Polo today?

hahaah the rear wheels look embarrassing!

[Polo GTEye N9]

Hi jorjet27, first time I have seen a twin of my Polo Gti. Black Magic with same wheels.
Standard suspension height for me at present.
Cheers Al

[Polo GTEye N9]

My SeatSport fmic arrived today, now waiting for the pipes. Fingers crossed they arrive before the weekend, than learn how to fit it.

Great news Sean, I am keen to know how you go fitting this FMIC.
Mine really needs a FMIC too. Keep us informed mate....
Cheers Al

[seangti]

Great news Sean, I am keen to know how you go fitting this FMIC.
Mine really needs a FMIC too. Keep us informed mate....
Cheers Al

No worries Al, I got no idea what I'm doing at this stage so will have to find the Forge install manual or stalk fellow members who've done it already.

[fuzion]

Hey All,
got my suspension and bushes done today - have a looksie



only one problem though, the workshop I went to couldn't figure out how to fit the lower rear control arm bushes (SEAT solid). I know Gavin has done them in about a hour with the right tools.

What are other people's experiences with fitting these bushes (costs & time)? I really don't want to pay for another wheel alignment, so hopefully I can tell the workshop how to fit and they can do the alignment for free.

I've read you can do without taking off the control arm and only the subframe.

All help appreciated

Thanks

the sparco's suit well!

[nightphotographer]

No worries Al, I got no idea what I'm doing at this stage so will have to find the Forge install manual or stalk fellow members who've done it already.

http://www.forgemotorsport.com/media/FMINTPOLO.pdf

There's the manual - it's all you need, very easy to follow and you need very little experience to do it. Simple job, most important bit is jacking the radiator etc.

[seangti]

http://www.forgemotorsport.com/media/FMINTPOLO.pdf

There's the manual - it's all you need, very easy to follow and you need very little experience to do it. Simple job, most important bit is jacking the radiator etc.

Fantastic, that's a huge help in providing that.

[Polo GTEye N9]

At last it was all go to change the gearbox oil! to

At last it was all go to change the gearbox oil! 65000klms and should have done it from the day I got it!

I got an early mark this arvo and went into Performance Wholesale at 6 Cronulla Court Slacks Creek Ph 3808 1986 to buy the Redline MTL 70W80 gearbox oil. $28.60 per quart cash sale.

I had all the tools I needed apart from that 17mm plug tool to remove the plugs. I made a Gearbox plug tool up from a bolt and two nuts and was all ready to go.

Dropped out the old oil. No issues except the plugs had never been out, so were tight as a fishes arse lol

An inspection of the old oil revealed the presence of syncro material and only fine particals, no crunks. Happy about that!
But it drained only 1.1 litres into the drain tray too. Not happy about that! 1 litre less than specified!

From the VW Service Manual for Checking the gearbox oil:
Very Important make sure you have replaced and screw in the lower plug torque to 35nm before filling with oil Lol

1.Fill the gearbox to the lower edge of the filler hole 2. Lightly screw in the upper plug and do not torque to 35nm yet! 3. Start engine, engage gear and allow gearbox to turn for approx two minutes. 4. Stop engine and remove the upper plug. 5. Top up the gearbox with oil to the lower edge of the filler hole and replace the upper plug and torque to 35nm. 6. Repace insulation undertray 7. Remove, lift the car from stands and lower the Polo on its wheels. 8. Test drive and experience shifting like never before, you can engage gears quickly, with the syncros working perfectly! 9: I think I recall someone saying the Redline will run in over a couple of hundred kilometers and just get better!

Cheers for the gears, Al
PS Thanks to Jimmy who first recommended Redline plus everyone who posted and offered sound advice.

[nightphotographer]

At last it was all go to change the gearbox oil! 65000klms and should have done it from the day I got it!

I got an early mark this arvo and went into Performance Wholesale at 6 Cronulla Court Slacks Creek Ph 3808 1986 to buy the Redline MTL 70W80 gearbox oil. $28.60 per quart cash sale.


I had all the tools I needed apart from that 17mm plug tool to remove the plugs. I made a Gearbox plug tool up from a bolt and two nuts and was all ready to go.

Dropped out the old oil. No issues except the plugs had never been out, so were tight as a fishes arse lol

An inspection of the old oil revealed the presence of syncro material and only fine particals, no crunks. Happy about that!
But it drained only 1.1 litres into the drain tray too. Not happy about that! 1 litre less than specified!

From the VW Service Manual for Checking the gearbox oil:
Very Important make sure you have replaced and screw in the lower plug torque to 35nm before filling with oil Lol

1.Fill the gearbox to the lower edge of the filler hole 2. Lightly screw in the upper plug and do not torque to 35nm yet! 3. Start engine, engage gear and allow gearbox to turn for approx two minutes. 4. Stop engine and remove the upper plug. 5. Top up the gearbox with oil to the lower edge of the filler hole and replace the upper plug and torque to 35nm. 6. Repace insulation undertray 7. Remove, lift the car from stands and lower the Polo on its wheels. 8. Test drive and experience shifting like never before, you can engage gears quickly, with the syncros working perfectly! 9: I think I recall someone saying the Redline will run in over a couple of hundred kilometers and just get better!

Cheers for the gears, Al
PS Thanks to Jimmy who first recommended Redline plus everyone who posted and offered sound advice.

I think this is going to be the next bit of maintenance I do - sounds awesome!

[Polo GTEye N9]

Mate do it you will never regret it, sooner the better.

I got up early and did a drive to Darum Tools at Northgate. Got their Pocket brake fluid hydroscopic tester $8.18 and the 11 piece Trim and Upholstery Tool Set for 19.09. I will be bach!

I can confirm the gearbox is now a sweet thing. Syncros are doing the dance of joy.. Not the dance of fear...

It has been a stinker of a summers day this morning for this drive the Scangauge shows the Intake Temp was 51 Cel. Power was down.
Surely need that THS FMIC now............. Guys who have done this feedback please and history since instal????
I need a KISS thread on this THS FMIC instal. I can't make head nor tail of some the parts required and where to source them? Ignorant yes, stupid no!
Cheers Al

[Bflat]

Test fitted some 9's for the rear