OEM+ 6n polo project

Started by Pidge, February 08, 2015, 10:10:30 PM

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Pidge

Hi guys, my name is Luke I'm in Wellington and I thought it was about time I started a build thread.

When I sold my Legacy wagon last May I knew I had to get back into a VW. The biggest issue I had though was trying to decide what to spend! After a discussion with my partner and my dad back home in the UK I came to the conclusion that it was not justifyable to spend a lot on a car when I only commute 5km a day to work and back. This left me with a budget of circa 4k. Initially I was looking at broken, high km mk4 golfs on trade me, when one day during my search I found the little polo.

Old lady owner and only 81,000kms! Really tidy little car that drives well and costs NOTHING to run! Ended up giving 3k for it after a bartering session.

Colour is very love/hate personally I love it (clearly)

Looked like this when I picked it up...



First up I sourced and fitted 6n2 rear lights, looks much better in my opinion...



Then a pair of mint mk3 recaros came up locally that I couldn't refuse...




That pretty much brings us up to date so far, coilovers arrived this week but withholding their fitting until I find some wheels for it...



If anybody has any OEM wheels I'd be really keen. Set of Seabrigs would be nice! Also looking for a mk4 convertible steering wheel for it if anybody can help?

I will keep the updates coming as my plans unfold further



Looking for another Mk1 or Mk2

1999 VW Polo 6n oem+ (Current)
1980 VW Mk1 golf - bare shell rebuild (UK)
2006 VW Fox (UK)
1984 VW Mk2 golf Type 19 x2 (UK)
2000 VW Lupo (UK)

Poonmobile

Nice! I like the Colour! I have a set of rims that could work if you went for mk3 brake and hub upgrade...


Schmidt modern lines in 16x7.5/9
Current:
06 NZ B7 RS4 Avus Silver, 01 NZ B5 RS4 Avus Silver, 93 NZ VR6 Tornado Red 3dr, Renault Clio 172 & Renault Clio 197
Past:
MK2 VR6, MK5 GTI, 2 x MK5 R32, 8L S3 Imola, MK4 Golf V6 4MO, Polo GTI, 2x MK3 VR6, D2 S8, B5 S4 Avant, 03 NZ R32 Deep Blue Pearl, Renault Megane R26 liquid yello

Pidge

D'oh can admin please move this to 'member's cars'

Looked into a 5x100 hub swap for ease of wheel choice but it's too involved for such a cheap daily ride. Got to machine hubs down to fit bearings.
Looking for another Mk1 or Mk2

1999 VW Polo 6n oem+ (Current)
1980 VW Mk1 golf - bare shell rebuild (UK)
2006 VW Fox (UK)
1984 VW Mk2 golf Type 19 x2 (UK)
2000 VW Lupo (UK)

RS ZWEI

Can you take the Japanese dealer sticker off thats below the light?
1980 VW Golf GTI Track Car
1995 Audi RS2
2003 Mini Cooper S (Written off - rear ended)
2005 Mini Cooper S
2006 Skoda Octavia vRS Combi
2009 Renault Megane 230 R26 (Written off - rear ended)
2013 Renault Megane RS265 Redbull RB8

Pidge

Haven't done it as I'm worried that the paint will be sun bleached underneath. Might have a crack at the weekend and get the machine polisher out.
Looking for another Mk1 or Mk2

1999 VW Polo 6n oem+ (Current)
1980 VW Mk1 golf - bare shell rebuild (UK)
2006 VW Fox (UK)
1984 VW Mk2 golf Type 19 x2 (UK)
2000 VW Lupo (UK)

the phantom

for the sticker, a hair dryer and IPA should do the trick, heat and soften the glue, peel it off and then the IPA takes off any residue
Land Transport New Zealand, taking the fun out of driving since August 2008

Pidge

Cool, thank you. Will give it a go.  :)

Looking for another Mk1 or Mk2

1999 VW Polo 6n oem+ (Current)
1980 VW Mk1 golf - bare shell rebuild (UK)
2006 VW Fox (UK)
1984 VW Mk2 golf Type 19 x2 (UK)
2000 VW Lupo (UK)

RS ZWEI

Quote from: the phantom on February 09, 2015, 10:55:49 AM
for the sticker, a hair dryer and IPA should do the trick, heat and soften the glue, peel it off and then the IPA takes off any residue

Never been a fan of Indian pale ale myself.
1980 VW Golf GTI Track Car
1995 Audi RS2
2003 Mini Cooper S (Written off - rear ended)
2005 Mini Cooper S
2006 Skoda Octavia vRS Combi
2009 Renault Megane 230 R26 (Written off - rear ended)
2013 Renault Megane RS265 Redbull RB8

the phantom

Quote from: RS ZWEI on February 09, 2015, 12:04:02 PM
Never been a fan of Indian pale ale myself.

can't argue with that, but I'm a fan of isopropyl alcohol (not for drinking)
Land Transport New Zealand, taking the fun out of driving since August 2008

GLIDN

mk4 GTI wheel will also work, so not absolutely require the MK3.5 Cabby wheel.

Nice colour on the polo btw. Looks better with replacement tail lights also.
Audi A4 DTM - K04 NZ New | All bolt-ons | Carbon Clean done
2012 MK6R Golf |Stage 3+ | Stage 4 DSG | Tuned & Built by HSP Tuning

Pidge

Oh, I thought mk4 golf steering wheel is a different spline so wouldn't work?
Looking for another Mk1 or Mk2

1999 VW Polo 6n oem+ (Current)
1980 VW Mk1 golf - bare shell rebuild (UK)
2006 VW Fox (UK)
1984 VW Mk2 golf Type 19 x2 (UK)
2000 VW Lupo (UK)

GLIDN

Quote from: Pidge on February 10, 2015, 12:27:55 PM
Oh, I thought mk4 golf steering wheel is a different spline so wouldn't work?

Exact same spline. Was using a MK4 wheel on a MK2 to turn steering wheel. (Only late MK2 onwards to MK6 use same spline)
Audi A4 DTM - K04 NZ New | All bolt-ons | Carbon Clean done
2012 MK6R Golf |Stage 3+ | Stage 4 DSG | Tuned & Built by HSP Tuning

Pidge

Just had a look and if I use the standard polo slip ring for the airbag I can pretty much fit ant wheel I want! Haha

Does anybody have a mk4 leather 3 spoke wheel for sale?

Looking for another Mk1 or Mk2

1999 VW Polo 6n oem+ (Current)
1980 VW Mk1 golf - bare shell rebuild (UK)
2006 VW Fox (UK)
1984 VW Mk2 golf Type 19 x2 (UK)
2000 VW Lupo (UK)

slowmo

Nice one, very distinctive colour!



Current: 2004 MK4 R32 3-door NZ New DBP

Past: 2010 MK6 GTI / 2013 Nissan Leaf LOL / 2007 B7 RS4 / 2006 MK5 R32 / 2005 MK5 GTI / 1998 MK4 GTI / 1997 B5 A4 MTM

GLIDN

Quote from: Pidge on February 12, 2015, 12:52:34 PM
Just had a look and if I use the standard polo slip ring for the airbag I can pretty much fit ant wheel I want! Haha

Does anybody have a mk4 leather 3 spoke wheel for sale?



Funny enough I have two complete with airbags.
Audi A4 DTM - K04 NZ New | All bolt-ons | Carbon Clean done
2012 MK6R Golf |Stage 3+ | Stage 4 DSG | Tuned & Built by HSP Tuning

Pidge

Nice! How much? Would need to be posted to Wellington for me.
Looking for another Mk1 or Mk2

1999 VW Polo 6n oem+ (Current)
1980 VW Mk1 golf - bare shell rebuild (UK)
2006 VW Fox (UK)
1984 VW Mk2 golf Type 19 x2 (UK)
2000 VW Lupo (UK)

Pidge

Quick update; gloss black 6n2 stubby door mirrors will arrive tomorrow, might colour code them but going to see once there fitted.
Also started collecting parts for my aero wiper conversion. Wanted to do it properly rather than cheap universal blades. After some research I'm using 2x 9n polo O/S wiper arms and 2x polo 9n N/S aero wiper blades.

Will update with pictures once bits are fitted.

Pidge
Looking for another Mk1 or Mk2

1999 VW Polo 6n oem+ (Current)
1980 VW Mk1 golf - bare shell rebuild (UK)
2006 VW Fox (UK)
1984 VW Mk2 golf Type 19 x2 (UK)
2000 VW Lupo (UK)

Filx

Lupo GTI arms and blades probably would have worked as well.
FAIL - First Attempt In Learning

Pidge

Yeah they do but there twice the price!  ;)
Looking for another Mk1 or Mk2

1999 VW Polo 6n oem+ (Current)
1980 VW Mk1 golf - bare shell rebuild (UK)
2006 VW Fox (UK)
1984 VW Mk2 golf Type 19 x2 (UK)
2000 VW Lupo (UK)

Stanceking

Quote from: Pidge on February 15, 2015, 10:45:59 AM
Quick update; gloss black 6n2 stubby door mirrors will arrive tomorrow, might colour code them but going to see once there fitted.
Also started collecting parts for my aero wiper conversion. Wanted to do it properly rather than cheap universal blades. After some research I'm using 2x 9n polo O/S wiper arms and 2x polo 9n N/S aero wiper blades.

Will update with pictures once bits are fitted.

Pidge

What are o/s and n/s arms?
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