Josh's Silver Polo, Show&Glow, Photo Whoring, XXR Test Fit - Saxperience

JoshFurioBrookes · 4th May 2012, 14:55

Hello.

Some of you may remember I had a Posi Blue Furio which I sadly wrote off around 5 weeks ago. I have finally managed to get myself another car, but decided to take the chance to try something different. My interests are still there in French cars, but for now I shall be rollin' in a German wagon!

My previous thread for anyone interested! - http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...osi+Blue+Furio

And heres how my Saxo looked in its final stages before the crash!

But anyhow, on to the Polo!

Spec:

Volkswagen Polo 1.4 8v 60bhp Match
76000 Miles
FSH
All old MOTS

Electric Windows
Electric Sunroof
Electrically Adjustable Mirrors
Colour Coded Bumpstrips

I got it for slightly below what similar ones were going for due to a couple bodywork issues. Mainly these are abit of damage on the front bumper and 2 dents/creases in the bootlid. The rear bumper also requires a respray as it looks like someone as tried to touch it up with a rattle can!

Some pictures from today, gave it a quick clean and clayed it ready for a polish and wax tomorrow.

PLANS!

-- Source a bootlid without dents
-- Coilovers (3 weeks time)
-- Wheels 13 or 14" and at least 8j rears. (Next month or two) Maybe the banded steel route that I never got to go down with the saxo.
-- Professional Respray on front and rear bumpers, smoothing the front bumper.
-- Fit my headunit.
-- Debadge rear, Dewiper, Little Aerial, Aero Wipers, SMD LED's for interior + sidelights + New Reg Plates (maybe pressed)
-- Tidy up the paintwork more, maybe get it mopped.
-- Maybe a GTI splitter!

Should have a couple little updates Monday, then it will be quiet until coilover time!

Prickle^p · 4th May 2012, 15:02

It looks tidy! like these myself.

JoshFurioBrookes · 4th May 2012, 15:23

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Originally Posted by Prickle

It looks tidy! like these myself.

Cheers

Most of it is tidy, but the front and rear bumpers are pretty awful, going to look into getting them resprayed fairly soon I think!

Llardy · 4th May 2012, 15:46

I'm selling the banded wellers mate let me know if ur interested and I could hold them for ya

Llardy · 4th May 2012, 15:49

oh and I think I got a mate with polo coilovers too. will let u know when he replies to me

JoshFurioBrookes · 4th May 2012, 16:00

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Originally Posted by Llardy

I'm selling the banded wellers mate let me know if ur interested and I could hold them for ya

Quote:

Originally Posted by Llardy

oh and I think I got a mate with polo coilovers too. will let u know when he replies to me

Thats ok man, cant be bothered with adapters etc!

And yeh let me know about the coilovers. Looking at just getting the JOM or FK AK budget ones

baker556 · 4th May 2012, 16:06

Looks nice josh, really liked your sax.

Bet this is much better built, rattle free driving.

JoshFurioBrookes · 4th May 2012, 16:23

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Originally Posted by baker556

Looks nice josh, really liked your sax.

Bet this is much better built, rattle free driving.

THIS! when I had my coilovers on it was so stiff and the rattles were just a constant! Every bit of the car felt like it wanted to escape!

The Polo feels so much more substantial, little things like the way the seats are slightly bigger make all the difference, feels and is bigger in general!

MHepple · 4th May 2012, 18:24

Judging by how nice your furio was I imagine this could be pretty good mate. Looks like a good base too.

JoshFurioBrookes · 4th May 2012, 18:28

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Originally Posted by MHepple

Judging by how nice your furio was I imagine this could be pretty good mate. Looks like a good base too.

Aha cheers!

Plans are mainly just lows and wheels, then some tidying up of the bumpers and a new bootlid. From there I'll just see what I fancy!

JoshFurioBrookes · 6th May 2012, 16:43

Small update - Spent most the weekend on the car. Polished it and Waxed it. The paintwork isnt too bad, and silver hides most blemishes anyway so its looking pretty tidy now!

This weekend I've

Washed, Clayed, Polished and Waxed it.
Debadged the rear "polo" badge.
Fitted "aero" wipers to the front.
De-wipered the rear using a solid grommet/bung that sits flush with the glass.
Fitted SMD LED lights in the rear plate lights, interior light and sidelights.

Tried fitting my headunit, but the adapters I got in the kit doesnt seem to fit my headunit

So need to hunt out a different adapter!

Picture time!

adam_forte91 · 6th May 2012, 18:38

love these Polos.. actually looking for one myself at the minute

JoshFurioBrookes · 6th May 2012, 18:39

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Originally Posted by adam_forte91

love these Polos.. actually looking for one myself at the minute

They don't require much to get them looking pretty, the right lows and wheels and your pretty much good to go!

jayline · 6th May 2012, 21:19

i do like these polos!!! you going to 1.4 16v it as they are good for about 105 bhp standard? do you know what bhp this is standard? plans sound good matey, deffo going keep watching this space!

JoshFurioBrookes · 6th May 2012, 21:22

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Originally Posted by jayline

i do like these polos!!! you going to 1.4 16v it as they are good for about 105 bhp standard? do you know what bhp this is standard? plans sound good matey, deffo going keep watching this space!

I wont be doing anything performance wise, if you read through the last 3 or 4 pages of my previous thread you will see the situation im in. This must be one of the worst 1.4 8v engines made in the 21st century, it's packing a massive 60 bhp!

JoshFurioBrookes · 6th May 2012, 21:40

Got some pictures of the rear plate lights and sidelights at night time. The plate lights are bloody bright as they arent 501 they are some other fitment which allows for 3 big SMD bulbs!

m11ler · 6th May 2012, 22:03

Looks nice and fresh mate. Look forward to seeing what you make of it!

Prickle^p · 6th May 2012, 22:06

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Originally Posted by JoshFurioBrookes

I wont be doing anything performance wise, if you read through the last 3 or 4 pages of my previous thread you will see the situation im in. This must be one of the worst 1.4 8v engines made in the 21st century, it's packing a massive 60 bhp!

about the same as a 1.1 saxo then.

(read your other thead, i know)

jayline · 6th May 2012, 22:09

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Originally Posted by JoshFurioBrookes

I wont be doing anything performance wise, if you read through the last 3 or 4 pages of my previous thread you will see the situation im in. This must be one of the worst 1.4 8v engines made in the 21st century, it's packing a massive 60 bhp!

i have read through your threads many of times

fair play to you man! i do agree with you on the worst engine part hence why i asked about the 16v upgrade! well ill keep my eye on this