New look polar fis+??

[RoMocop]

After speaking with Movitel I put in an order for a Polar Fis+ advanced. The guy I spoke to said this was the newer looking one with a black box and better cable. I have never seen one of these before and wondered if anyone who has just bought one received one same as this:



I hope this is legit lol.

[Baz300]

I should find out next week!

I orderd one last weekend and it only got shipped today!

[Cupra R]

That cable certainly does look at little more robust. However, I've never had a problem with mine. 

[RoMocop]

They are meant to have sent it today via Dhl 48 so should find out soon. They are listed as being an official reseller on the Auto Polar website so hopefully should all be fine. Fingers crossed.

[bacillus]

I think the polars in the new shipment are indeed black but the innards are the same as the old version.

[bacillus]

btw before you install your polar I would suggest you flash it out of the car with the latest firmware version 0.3.0 Final that was released today.
Take note that there are 2 versions of this firmware on the update site, one for the red_dot mfd and the other for colour/white_dot mfd so choose wisely.

[RoMocop]

Cheers bacillus.

I have had a reply from them, looking forward to receiving it:

Hi there,
 
Just want to check:
 
- Is it definitely the PF03 Advanced Polar FIS+ ?
 
Yes 100% of course :-)
 
- Does it have the same functions/ parameters as the PF03 ?
 
Yes 100% and ready for the future :-)
 
I just want to make sure it is the genuine Polar FIS+ Advanced unit because I have not seen this black one before, only the very old PF01 is black.
 
Yes 100% genuine
 
Old black one was plastic case.
 
New 2012 was alu metal silver case.
 
New 2013 nobody has in stock is brand new, better pcb, better parts and ready for future.
 
Also 2013 you will receive is more expensive cost price and will be around the world in few weeks, just you got it before at special price and its BLACK ALU METAL CASE
 
We really hope you like it, also the new cables are new design and better quality, so we hope you really sell there a lot of units because you already have special price.

Departed Alicante and on its way.

[Baz300]

Cheers bacillus.

I have had a reply from them, looking forward to receiving it:

Hi there,
 
Just want to check:
 
- Is it definitely the PF03 Advanced Polar FIS+ ?
 
Yes 100% of course :-)
 
- Does it have the same functions/ parameters as the PF03 ?
 
Yes 100% and ready for the future :-)
 
I just want to make sure it is the genuine Polar FIS+ Advanced unit because I have not seen this black one before, only the very old PF01 is black.
 
Yes 100% genuine
 
Old black one was plastic case.
 
New 2012 was alu metal silver case.
 
New 2013 nobody has in stock is brand new, better pcb, better parts and ready for future.
 
Also 2013 you will receive is more expensive cost price and will be around the world in few weeks, just you got it before at special price and its BLACK ALU METAL CASE
 
We really hope you like it, also the new cables are new design and better quality, so we hope you really sell there a lot of units because you already have special price.

Departed Alicante and on its way.

Wish I had orderd from them as mine would of been here and fitted by now

Mine won't arrive until next Thursday still sitting at fed ex in Malaga

And they are cheaper than going direct to polar

[GrayMK5GTI]

They just need to make one that works with midline 

[RoMocop]

So my polar Fis arrived today. Had a go at fitting it with not a lot of luck- my gateway is above the clutch pedal, dont seem to have much room to move my hands (I must have big hands ) Anybody know how to undo the clips that holds the canbus in place. Do I need to push or pull etc.
Any help or advice appreciated.

[Baz300]

I recieved mine 30 mins ago from Fedex (2 days early)

it was a black box too but it does not have the polar sticker on the top like the one on the pic

I am updating the firmwear now and will fit it after work tomorrow

[bacillus]

So my polar Fis arrived today. Had a go at fitting it with not a lot of luck- my gateway is above the clutch pedal, dont seem to have much room to move my hands (I must have big hands ) Anybody know how to undo the clips that holds the canbus in place. Do I need to push or pull etc.
Any help or advice appreciated.

This thread may help. http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,57060.0.html

When looking up from the brake pedal, the 2 securing squeeze clips of the canbus gateway are prevented from squeezing together by a plastic strip that you must first pull towards you in the footwell. That allows you to squeeze the two prongs of each clip together. The gateway then comes away from it's harness by pushing it upwards. You should now be able to wiggle it down to make the polar connections.

[jason_rmh]

Did you call or order online? I want to order one...
Jas

[RedED30]

Got this in yet? Any update?

[RoMocop]

So my polar Fis arrived today. Had a go at fitting it with not a lot of luck- my gateway is above the clutch pedal, dont seem to have much room to move my hands (I must have big hands ) Anybody know how to undo the clips that holds the canbus in place. Do I need to push or pull etc.
Any help or advice appreciated.

This thread may help. http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,57060.0.html

When looking up from the brake pedal, the 2 securing squeeze clips of the canbus gateway are prevented from squeezing together by a plastic strip that you must first pull towards you in the footwell. That allows you to squeeze the two prongs of each clip together. The gateway then comes away from it's harness by pushing it upwards. You should now be able to wiggle it down to make the polar connections.

Thanks for the help- will be looking to go round 2 with it if/when it stops raining.