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Offline jimlad09

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Jim's Polo GTI 1.8T
« on: March 15, 2010, 09:52:26 pm »
I know its not a mk5 but we all have to start somewhere and as far as it goes its a good foundation!

Got my Polo GTI about this time last year and have so far had a Revo remap, fitted a BMC panel filter, Forge strut brace and a Bailey DV






enjoying it alot, shes split a boost hose somewhere but once its back on form il be enjoying these rare sunny days!
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Re: Jim's Polo GTI
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2010, 10:46:11 pm »
Looking good. Must say i like the wee polo and with that power it must be a fast wee beast!
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Offline jimlad09

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Re: Jim's Polo GTI 1.8T
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2010, 11:08:50 pm »
Its my stepping stone to an edition 30! but i must say its a cracking motor. power to weight ratio is what makes it. great on the roads. bad weather - not so good ha
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Re: Jim's Polo GTI 1.8T
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2010, 09:38:41 am »
Very nice motor especially when your get it running some h&r springs.

Wouldn't suprise me if yours could give a few standard cars on here a run for their money
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Re: Jim's Polo GTI 1.8T
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2010, 03:53:23 pm »
Nice car. I had a Polo GTI 1.8T with Revo before my mk5 Golf GTI and it was fantastic to drive. Really strong mid range and I reckon it'd have given my mk5 a good run for its money even when I had that mapped too.
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Re: Jim's Polo GTI 1.8T
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2010, 05:07:42 pm »
Does the polo have the 1.8 20vt lump or is it a TFSi?
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Re: Jim's Polo GTI 1.8T
« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2010, 05:28:27 pm »
Lovely  :drool:

I wanted one of these in white, must be so much fun being soo small and with all that power  :driver:
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Re: Jim's Polo GTI 1.8T
« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2010, 05:28:58 pm »
I love the polo gti's, great little car you have there pal   :happy2:
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Re: Jim's Polo GTI 1.8T
« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2010, 05:43:49 pm »
Quote from: scotta on March 16, 2010, 05:07:42 pm
Does the polo have the 1.8 20vt lump or is it a TFSi?

It has the 1.8 20vt.
I've had 3 versions of this engine, Golf GTI 1.8t, Leon Cupra 1.8t and the Polo GTI. The Polo's is definately the most polished version of the engine out of the box, you can feel where the years of behind the scenes development by VAG went as it's far more responsive than some of the earlier efforts, and Revo said to me when I first enquired about getting mine done that it mapped well. They weren't wrong!

Very lively little cars, much sharper steering than the Golf.
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Re: Jim's Polo GTI 1.8T
« Reply #9 on: March 16, 2010, 06:28:27 pm »
Thanks guys, really is a beast on the road (especially if you let your rears get abit low!  :driver:) love playing with people that dont realise what it is. Mid range is fantastic and the pull in 5th is superb.

It taken to the remap very well and as of saturday i hope to have a better pic or two its in thursday for this split hose and friday for full clean and wax at Ultimate Car Care in lincoln.

Only drama to note is shell have no v-power!
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Re: Jim's Polo GTI 1.8T
« Reply #10 on: March 18, 2010, 08:50:26 pm »
had it fully pressure tested today, only found tiny leaks on a couple of 'o' rings so they were whipped off and replaced but this didnt solve the fluttering noise coming from my engine. Upon a full acoustics session it appears my diverter valve isnt holding under pressure anymore. This is uncool.

But it feels better than it did and the garage that supplied me with the DV is more than happy to replace it if i pop over.

fustrating!!  :sad1:
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Re: Jim's Polo GTI 1.8T
« Reply #11 on: March 21, 2010, 05:46:19 pm »
Dropped the car at Ultimate Car Care in lincoln on friday and Matt there did a fantastic job. Id let it slip and she'd got dirty. He touched a stone chip or two up for me and a good clean. He uses quality products and gave it three layers of wax. Looks great!



Wednesday getting my DV sorted. Might go forge, as i wanted forge initially but was persuaded on to the bailey and with it giving up the fight so soon im not overally impressed!
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Re: Jim's Polo GTI 1.8T
« Reply #12 on: March 26, 2010, 07:22:38 pm »
.....my saga continues. Its not my DV thats packed up apparently, its not the turbo either, its not any hoses to or from anything in the engine.

So after 4 road tests and 3.5hours of constant investigation with, i must add, some mechanics who were spot on guys, they decide its either a gasket between the turbo and the exhaust OR a hairline fracture of the exhaust pipe.

So why not just go further and sort it. Because it maybe be covered under warranty. BUT vw can only fit me in on my busiest days.

However this issue has caused a 30bhp drop from peak but my turbo is point for point the same as my 225 rolling road run so thats healthy........................

I hope.



Just want it fixed!!  :sad1: :confused: :sad1: :indifferent:
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Re: Jim's Polo GTI 1.8T
« Reply #13 on: March 26, 2010, 08:21:09 pm »
nice motor mate  :happy2:
will vw do the warrenty work with it being mapped??
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Offline jimlad09

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Re: Jim's Polo GTI 1.8T
« Reply #14 on: March 26, 2010, 08:44:47 pm »
apparently they wont be able to see the code. and i wont be telling them about it haha
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