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VWCSA Membership Applications, Renewals & Queries (2018)

Last post by summy1985 « Tue Apr 17, 2018 9:18 am
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by Mbuzi » Tue Jan 02, 2018 10:52 am » in Club and Forum Queries

Hi All,

Membership fees for 2018 are as follows:

New Memberships: R300
Renewals: R250 (please note: If your membership has expired for more than 2...

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Frequently Asked Questions Rules...

Last post by Neuk « Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:03 pm

by Neuk » Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:03 pm

Hi guys

Just to clear up some misunderstandings regarding the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section:

This section is not there for guys to...

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Part Number: Revision C Diverter Valve

Last post by Rabbit222 « Wed Dec 06, 2006 5:49 pm
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by RedRocket » Mon Nov 27, 2006 3:26 pm

Hi Guys,

Does anyone have the part number for the problematic DV valve on the Mk5 GTI.

I suspect mine has ruptured but the local panic mechanic...

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Last post by Rabbit222
Wed Dec 06, 2006 5:49 pm
ESP on the veedub polo 1.9 TDI

Last post by Super Stu « Wed Dec 06, 2006 11:11 am
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by blahmoocow » Sun Dec 03, 2006 4:21 pm

Hey guys,

Buying my tdi next week, wonder if I really need to fork out the extra 5k for the esp. Already stretched with my budget just buying the...

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Last post by Super Stu
Wed Dec 06, 2006 11:11 am
Definitive MK5 GTI Thread

Last post by Rabbit222 « Sun Dec 03, 2006 7:21 am
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by Whiteunderarm » Sat Dec 02, 2006 5:40 pm

Where's it gone? I need those web addresses for detailing and stuff...like the tmtuning.com etc.

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Last post by Rabbit222
Sun Dec 03, 2006 7:21 am
engine tune and hi to members

Last post by chrisj « Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:24 pm
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by chrisj » Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:19 pm

Hi All

Glad to announce that Iam reliving my youth as I just bought a decent golf 2 1988 rabbit. It needs quite a bit of attention and need...

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Last post by chrisj
Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:24 pm
Links or topics

Last post by ChOiNa « Tue Nov 28, 2006 11:10 pm
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by Shygolf » Wed Nov 15, 2006 9:18 am

Heys Guys

I've just been wondering how do you guys add links(web addresses/topics) to ones posts?

I've seen a number of guys give links but...

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Last post by ChOiNa
Tue Nov 28, 2006 11:10 pm
Electric windows

Last post by SHAUN « Tue Nov 28, 2006 5:15 pm
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by EX-DOHCTOR » Tue Oct 10, 2006 8:14 pm

Hi all,

I'd like to investigate installing electric windows to my 2L.

anyone know of any good places and how much I'm looking at?

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Last post by SHAUN
Tue Nov 28, 2006 5:15 pm
Polo sportline suspension

Last post by Neuk « Tue Nov 07, 2006 5:50 pm
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by warren_tdi » Tue Nov 07, 2006 4:31 pm

Hi Guys, prob a stupid question, but which springs come standard on these cars? Is it the 25mm lowered springs you can buy from vw? Is is better...

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Last post by Neuk
Tue Nov 07, 2006 5:50 pm
Polo VSV Kit

Last post by poena « Thu Oct 26, 2006 7:47 am
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by Cabby » Mon Oct 09, 2006 5:16 pm

Howzit guys

I have a 2004 VW Polo 1.9 TDI, does anyone know where I can get a VSV kit for it, and how much it might cost :?:

Thanx very much

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Last post by poena
Thu Oct 26, 2006 7:47 am
just got my car back

Last post by kevincti « Wed Oct 18, 2006 1:48 pm
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by kevincti » Fri Oct 13, 2006 7:21 pm

hey all, i just got my cti back from the mech. i fitted 2lt exhaust valves, flowed head, 2.3 pistons. car drives smooth but no "voom". did...

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Last post by kevincti
Wed Oct 18, 2006 1:48 pm
Best Place to Buy VW Polo (Gauteng Area)

Last post by blahmoocow « Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:58 pm
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by blahmoocow » Sat Oct 14, 2006 5:32 pm

Hi Guys,

Want to buy a good demo/used 1.6 comfortline VW with very low km's. Where are the best places to buy? I live in fourways area, so pref...

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Last post by blahmoocow
Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:58 pm
Photobucket

Last post by Rubbin&dubbin « Tue Oct 10, 2006 1:59 pm
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by Rubbin&dubbin » Tue Oct 10, 2006 9:30 am

hi guys

can anyone tell me if there are any other sites except photobucket that i can upload pics to. usage policy @work sucks!

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Last post by Rubbin&dubbin
Tue Oct 10, 2006 1:59 pm
Hi dubbers

Last post by Stewie-Griffin « Fri Oct 06, 2006 11:34 am
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by Stewie-Griffin » Fri Oct 06, 2006 10:18 am

I'm new to this forum and live in London, I intend on moving to South Africa next year to JNB, I'm hoping to buy a car there but I want to know...

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Last post by Stewie-Griffin
Fri Oct 06, 2006 11:34 am
Which Seats will fit in a mk1?

Last post by Stewie-Griffin « Fri Oct 06, 2006 10:12 am
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by BlueIcey » Mon Aug 21, 2006 11:48 am

my current seats have hit da wall, and want to know if jetta 3 seats will fit relatively with ease into a mk1?

also which seats from the vw range...

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Last post by Stewie-Griffin
Fri Oct 06, 2006 10:12 am
DSG FAQs

Last post by Rabbit222 « Thu Oct 05, 2006 8:06 pm
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by Rabbit222 » Sat Jan 07, 2006 11:12 am

Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) FAQ:

Questions

US-spec DSG

Euro-spec DSG

1

When completely stopped (i.e. at a traffic light), does the car...

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Last post by Rabbit222
Thu Oct 05, 2006 8:06 pm
JOINING THE CLUB...

Last post by [email protected] « Thu Oct 05, 2006 12:22 pm
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by [email protected] » Thu Oct 05, 2006 11:59 am

howzit guys...

i'm new 2 the VW scene and was wondering how to join the club.

i stay in pe, so is it possible to join.

i drive a 2004 life...

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Last post by [email protected]
Thu Oct 05, 2006 12:22 pm
Full specs for older model cars?

Last post by Wazzsta « Wed Oct 04, 2006 8:56 am
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by matt » Sat Sep 16, 2006 11:11 am

Is there any place where we can get full specs on older model cars? I mean a list like this:

Im looking for a full spec list of a 2001 Polo Playa...

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Last post by Wazzsta
Wed Oct 04, 2006 8:56 am
Reasonably priced Smash & Grab Tinting?

Last post by JD « Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:04 pm
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by Guardian » Thu Jul 13, 2006 1:36 pm

Oops, 4got to ask if anyone can suggest any places in GP who do Smash & Grab tinting on a Polo TDi SportLine, at a reasonable price, whilst not...

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Last post by JD
Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:04 pm
H E L P

Last post by Juan1.6i « Tue Oct 03, 2006 4:00 pm

by Juan1.6i » Tue Oct 03, 2006 4:00 pm

Hi Guys

please help I need someone that can do airbrushing obviously someone that has some proof of experience

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Last post by Juan1.6i
Tue Oct 03, 2006 4:00 pm
Tail Light Tinting Spray

Last post by SinWolf « Thu Sep 28, 2006 3:59 pm
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by Gascan » Mon Jul 31, 2006 10:27 am

Howsit everyone,

I am considering buying the tail light tinting spray kit, to add a smoke effect to my tail lights. Is this a good thing to do, or...

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Last post by SinWolf
Thu Sep 28, 2006 3:59 pm
Free Flow

Last post by PoloHatch « Tue Sep 26, 2006 10:23 am

by PoloHatch » Tue Sep 26, 2006 10:23 am

Hi Guys. Do any of you know if my warranty is void if i install a free flow system on the car at 49000 kms?

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Last post by PoloHatch
Tue Sep 26, 2006 10:23 am
Golf 4 Front lights question

Last post by porno_ster « Thu Sep 21, 2006 10:57 am
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by GEE 4 GTI » Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:37 am

Howit!

I have a Golf 4 GTI. I'd like to find out the following:

Is it possible to get inside the front lights to spray the chrome/silver black?...

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Last post by porno_ster
Thu Sep 21, 2006 10:57 am
New Polo 1.9TDI

Last post by Sculler « Mon Sep 18, 2006 3:17 pm
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by nits » Tue Aug 29, 2006 4:26 pm

Hi Guys

Got the Polo 1.9TDI

Put 17 lenso Argus with Pirelli P7000

Great car but i feel that it has lost abit of power after that

Any advice...

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Last post by Sculler
Mon Sep 18, 2006 3:17 pm
polo 5 ,2.0

Last post by Yazied « Sun Sep 17, 2006 6:32 pm
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by kevincti » Sat Sep 09, 2006 7:25 am

Help: my bro has a 2.0 polo 5. what mods can be done to improve performance ?

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Last post by Yazied
Sun Sep 17, 2006 6:32 pm
Tail light on a chico

Last post by jerryd « Sun Sep 17, 2006 3:55 pm

by jerryd » Sun Sep 17, 2006 3:55 pm

I want to buy and install the new tail lights from Autostyle for the Chico the ones with the round brake light. Is it just a case of swapping the old...

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Last post by jerryd
Sun Sep 17, 2006 3:55 pm
Mirror indicator on Golf 5

Last post by Rabbit222 « Fri Sep 15, 2006 4:52 pm
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by denna » Thu Sep 14, 2006 5:24 pm

Hi

I need some assitance with replacing my indicator lense which is on the mirror of the G5. Can some1 send me instructions on how to do it. I think...

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Last post by Rabbit222
Fri Sep 15, 2006 4:52 pm
what does o.n.o mean?

Last post by Sokar « Fri Sep 15, 2006 7:21 am
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by Nomad » Wed Sep 13, 2006 4:10 pm

I've seen this in car ads mostly. What do these letters stand for? :?: :?

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Last post by Sokar
Fri Sep 15, 2006 7:21 am
How you do that thing?

Last post by Shygolf « Thu Sep 14, 2006 3:46 pm
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by 38 » Thu Sep 14, 2006 12:41 pm

You know that thing when you reply to someone's post and quote whatever he\she said in your post?The quote usaully has a white back ground?

CAn...

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Last post by Shygolf
Thu Sep 14, 2006 3:46 pm
Book Value

Last post by PoloHatch « Mon Sep 11, 2006 1:52 pm
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by PoloHatch » Mon Sep 11, 2006 1:15 pm

Hi all. New to the forum. Quick question. I have a Polo 1.4 Trendline. 2005 model. The one with the round lights. Got it last year April. Looking to...

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Last post by PoloHatch
Mon Sep 11, 2006 1:52 pm
ATT: HASSEN!

Last post by EX-DOHCTOR « Tue Sep 05, 2006 3:42 pm
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by EX-DOHCTOR » Sat Jul 22, 2006 5:33 pm

Part Number: 037-906-457C

And how much?

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Last post by EX-DOHCTOR
Tue Sep 05, 2006 3:42 pm
braided fuel hoses in Cti

Last post by kevincti « Sat Sep 02, 2006 3:58 pm
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by kevincti » Sat Sep 02, 2006 11:37 am

can antone tell me where i can get these fuel lines that lead from the fuel distributor to the injectors replaced. im in kzn

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Last post by kevincti
Sat Sep 02, 2006 3:58 pm
whats the MK5 06 GTI specs?

Last post by Sacrilege « Sat Sep 02, 2006 8:57 am
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by Sacrilege » Wed Aug 30, 2006 2:45 pm

Could someone please post me the MK5 06 GTI specs

isee that vw's site is down

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Last post by Sacrilege
Sat Sep 02, 2006 8:57 am
Adding your picture

Last post by Lewy_za « Fri Sep 01, 2006 3:27 pm
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by Lewy_za » Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:34 pm

Hi can anyone please explain to me how i can add a photo or image representing me in these forums. I'm new and just registered so would appreciate...

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Last post by Lewy_za
Fri Sep 01, 2006 3:27 pm
Air filter

Last post by Lewy_za « Thu Aug 31, 2006 4:29 pm
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by poovan » Thu May 20, 2004 8:31 pm
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What is the best air filter for a 2001 1.6 Polo playa and how would it increase performance
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Last post by Lewy_za
Thu Aug 31, 2006 4:29 pm
Advice on fueling a TDi and running in

Last post by Neuk « Wed Aug 30, 2006 12:29 pm
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by Guardian » Thu Jul 13, 2006 1:01 pm

Hi guys, being a petrol-head my entire life, i'm very new to the TDi scene...(pickin up my tractor 2morro afternoon - Black Magic Polo 1.9 TDi...

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Last post by Neuk
Wed Aug 30, 2006 12:29 pm
Citi golf instrument panel (new dash) - Please advise

Last post by SinWolf « Wed Aug 23, 2006 4:02 pm
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by SinWolf » Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:07 pm

Hi,

Does anyone know how to take out the cluster/instrument panel of a new citi golf ?? I can't see any screws from the outside. And is it...

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Last post by SinWolf
Wed Aug 23, 2006 4:02 pm
Smoked Tail lights

Last post by Gascan « Wed Aug 23, 2006 8:01 am
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by side_swiped » Thu Aug 17, 2006 9:49 pm

Hi Guys.

Hope you can help.

I have a white polo 1.8i 1999 model.

Planning a couple mods and now I wanna smoke my tail lights.

Was going to get...

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Last post by Gascan
Wed Aug 23, 2006 8:01 am
Life vs Velocity vs Rhythm

Last post by [email protected] « Mon Aug 21, 2006 10:58 am
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by AEther » Mon Nov 28, 2005 9:50 am

Hi guys

I am a student and have to buy my first car. Howerver I dont know much about cars, so where better to gain knowledge than on this forum....

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Last post by [email protected]
Mon Aug 21, 2006 10:58 am
Bumper Repair

Last post by William Wallace « Tue Aug 15, 2006 12:34 pm

by William Wallace » Tue Aug 15, 2006 12:34 pm

Hi I recently cracked my bumper in half, don't ask....I need to repair or replace, where cud I get it done that is the most affordable and has good...

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Last post by William Wallace
Tue Aug 15, 2006 12:34 pm
what s the difference

Last post by DatGuy « Fri Aug 11, 2006 11:28 am
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by Rubbin&dubbin » Thu Aug 10, 2006 3:29 pm

Can anyone tell me what the difference, between a 2004 citi.com and a 2004 1.4i is. im thinking about buying a "citi.com" and i just wanted...

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Last post by DatGuy
Fri Aug 11, 2006 11:28 am
Powder Coating

Last post by EX-DOHCTOR « Thu Aug 10, 2006 4:36 pm
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by EX-DOHCTOR » Wed Aug 09, 2006 6:18 pm

Hi guys,

Anyone know of a place that I can get my spare tappet/valve cover powder coated?

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Last post by EX-DOHCTOR
Thu Aug 10, 2006 4:36 pm
Free Flow System

Last post by Gascan « Mon Aug 07, 2006 9:01 am
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by Gascan » Thu Jul 27, 2006 9:17 am

Hi everyone!

Does anybody know where i can get a decent free flow system fitted to a Polo Classic 1998 at a decent price?

Thanx,

Gascan

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Last post by Gascan
Mon Aug 07, 2006 9:01 am
car audio

Last post by Rooi blitz « Wed Aug 02, 2006 10:00 am
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by Rooi blitz » Tue Aug 01, 2006 10:12 pm

i want my car audio to pump it louder, but need help... i have 5" mids(150watts) + the"limpits" the 8" round speakers from...

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Last post by Rooi blitz
Wed Aug 02, 2006 10:00 am
TopFueller Management system?

Last post by GTi Blade « Fri Jul 28, 2006 9:51 pm
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by GTi Blade » Wed Jul 26, 2006 7:23 pm

Hi Guys.

Want to know what you guys think about the management system?

Is it good or not? :?:

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Last post by GTi Blade
Fri Jul 28, 2006 9:51 pm
Polo accesory brochure

Last post by SugenG « Fri Jul 28, 2006 9:18 am
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by kobus.nel » Tue Jul 18, 2006 10:21 am

I can't seem to view it on Vw's website. I don't have the right software, someone posted pictures of the accesories some time back but I cannot find...

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Last post by SugenG
Fri Jul 28, 2006 9:18 am
Adjust handbrake on MK-1

Last post by EX-DOHCTOR « Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:04 pm
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by EX-DOHCTOR » Wed Jul 26, 2006 9:31 pm

Hi guys,

I want to adjust the the handbrake on my car. It's taking a little high.

Where do I start and how do I go about tightening the...

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Last post by EX-DOHCTOR
Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:04 pm
Where can I get figures of a MK3 GSX with FI?

Last post by [email protected] « Thu Jul 27, 2006 9:24 am
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by matt » Tue Apr 04, 2006 2:07 pm

Like HP, KW? Weight?

1997 model with FI

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Last post by [email protected]
Thu Jul 27, 2006 9:24 am
Personalised Number Plates

Last post by Gascan « Fri Jul 21, 2006 7:11 am

by Gascan » Fri Jul 21, 2006 7:11 am

Hi all!

Would anybody be interested in getting Personalised Number Plates for their vehicles?

If anybody is interested in ordering personalised...

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Last post by Gascan
Fri Jul 21, 2006 7:11 am
Polo Classic interior/exterior q's

Last post by Gascan « Tue Jul 18, 2006 2:32 pm

by Gascan » Tue Jul 18, 2006 2:32 pm

Hi guys,

Just bought myself a polo classic 1998 model (What a beaut!), and i have to replace the front console infront, because the thing has a...

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Last post by Gascan
Tue Jul 18, 2006 2:32 pm
Buying the right car

Last post by cheahy_a « Sun Jul 09, 2006 7:38 pm

by cheahy_a » Sun Jul 09, 2006 7:38 pm

I'm interested in buying a mini :idea: but I'm not sure if it's the right thing to do because of parts and all. :!: :!: can any one give me some...

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Last post by cheahy_a
Sun Jul 09, 2006 7:38 pm
102.6 octane fuel users!

Last post by cuzzy « Sat Jul 01, 2006 11:14 pm
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by SJ » Fri Mar 10, 2006 10:00 am

How many of you guys have used 102.6 octane fuel for your vehicle? I tried it and love it - The best move I made and certainly the way to go...

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Last post by cuzzy
Sat Jul 01, 2006 11:14 pm

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