Joe's 2016 VW Polo GTI 2016

11th April 2016, 08:34

So I finally bought a new car! Was a bit of a toss up to what I would actually get but in the small hot hatch segment I think personally this is the best car out there at the moment as an all rounder.

So it's a 2016 Polo GTI. Manual (70nm more torque than the DSG gearbox) 5 doors, pearl black, sports pack (better throttle response, firms up the suspension, weightier steering and a bit more noise)and convenience pack.

Stats: 1.8 turbocharged 192ps 236ft/ibs (320nm) 1272kg 0-60 6.7 Top speed 147mph XDS Differential (basically an Electronic diff like the one in the Golf, not as good as a proper mechanical one) 17" wheels with 215/40/17 Bridgestone potenzas

Where this car differs to the Clio (which is roughly around the same ball park in terms of performance) is the torque on offer and also where and how that torque is delivered. From 1400rpm the car just pulls all the way to the 6k limit rather than the Clio which needed to be around 4-5k rpm for it to actually go anywhere in a hurry. Driving position is good and heel and toe is now achievable!

Got a fairly good deal on it too as this was already in stock with 7 miles on the clock and as well as the extra features like paint etc I got a year's free insurance and gap insurance on top.

Renault lost out on sale of a 220 trophy due to their shite customer service as per usual but I'm glad tbh.

As a reference against other hatchbacks this has 320nm of torque vs 240nm for the Fiesta ST and 208gti (the new Clio has even less than both of them)

It also has precisely the same amount of torque as the mk5 R32 Golf but weighs 238kg less!

11th April 2016, 09:06

Needs lowering!

Don't mind these, although I have to say they're just a bit "meh" to me. Got any more pics of interior and stuff?

11th April 2016, 09:15

Haha that's what Ross said but it does look worse in the picture as it's on a hill. Will get some more photos when it's clean. I'm quite happy with the "meh" ness of it lol I think if I would have got any of the other cars in my list I would have been scared stiff of someone vandalising it whereas this isn't too in your face. It looks quite menacing and muscular when you see it properly from the front but it's not all shouty about it which I have sort of grown to like.

Headlights at night time are properly awesome too. My brother said that it looked like it was day time how clear they are and they are much better than the Clio which had xenon so not exactly crap.

Only downside I have seen to the car is the boot space which is a bit smaller than the regular Polo due to the battery being in the boot (spare wheel is on top of the battery) it's also very quiet which for me as a "normal" car is a good thing but not exactly hot hatch either.

11th April 2016, 16:03

Some more pictures...

11th April 2016, 16:23

Joined a Facebook vw owners thing and everyone said what a nice Golf I had. My mate the other day Sat in the car for hours and had no idea it was a Polo lol. I'm guessing the lack of Polo badges from the factory might be the cause but they have gotten pretty Golf sized in recent years.

Still it's nice that people think I can afford a Golf GTI lol

11th April 2016, 23:11

Nice little cars these, I like the fact the red gti line goes into the lights. Do find it funny though how cars seem to be coming out of the factory with brightly painted calipers but when people themselves do it to standard brakes they get the piss ripped out of them

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11th April 2016, 23:30

I know what you mean but the brakes on these are so big they look okay plus the red details around the car make them look okay too (I'm also a fan of the red strip that goes into the lights)

Such an effortless car to drive and to drive quick. Whether that will bore me remains to be seen.

11th April 2016, 23:32

Got a right old bargain on that dog guard too! VW wanted about £250 for it fitted whereas I just went on ebay and got one out of a boggo 2011 model that luckily fitted perfectly (wasn't sure if it would as I have battery and spare wheel under the boot floor) for £60. Pretty impressed with that tbh

12th April 2016, 19:44

I hope you leased it!

12th April 2016, 20:05

Finance. But that was only so I got the £1400 contribution the plan is to pay it off in full.

12th April 2016, 22:17

Had one last week as a hire car followed by a a3 sport back the day after, some bits were impressive but on a whole it seemed as if something was missing.

12th April 2016, 22:48

I'm not sure it's going to be much of a trackday warrior but I can't fault it on the road. I've done my time with French hatches and they are a bit like a slurry girlfriend. Grear in small doses but you don't want to live with them everyday.

15th April 2016, 15:37

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Originally Posted by Bedford126

Had one last week as a hire car followed by a a3 sport back the day after, some bits were impressive but on a whole it seemed as if something was missing.

I know exactly what you mean. Its almost too refined to be fun.

15th April 2016, 16:51

I also get what you mean but i enjoy it because it's refined but if the mood takes me, hit the sport button and put foot down a bit.

By no means is it a shouty loud fun experience but I think I'm past that now. I'm enjoying the new VW experience whereas I thought I would always stick with French hatchbacks that are fun but in no way refined.

Maybe I'm just getting old. The sense of feel and speed is definately down compared to the 172. I sort of felt odd travelling down a country road local to me and realised I was doing speeds that in the Clio I would have had to work the car hard to achieve whereas I was just pootling along in my mind. So on the one hand it's far easier to go fast but on the other hand the actual feeling of going fast is lost a little.

But then who am I to complain about that as that's why I bought this and not a Fiesta ST/Abarth 595 etc

15th April 2016, 18:02

Nice choice in the end man.

I'm a fan of these. I understand the "something is missing comments", and I'd agree - but this and the golf are 'perfect' all rounders for me. not quite as engaging to drive as renaultsport for example, but far less harsh than renault sport, nicer interior and still plenty of engine power.

I approve

ha

15th April 2016, 18:15

Just as much as a girls car as the clio

15th April 2016, 18:20

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Originally Posted by Ashleyp

Nice choice in the end man. [...] I approve

ha

Never, ever thought I'd read that from you.

15th April 2016, 19:30

To be fair I could have stretched to a Golf but there's less of a difference between these (performance wise anyway) as there is between the Golf Gti and R (only 24bhp and 22ib/ft between this and the Golf but a bit less weight) so I think the Polo at the moment is very good value for money. Cruise and climate as standard would have been nice though but it doesn't bother me a great deal what does bother me is the £700 sat nav option because my missus has a perfectly good system in her Seat mii that she got thrown in with the car!

I am curious as to what power this actually puts out, as I've read the Golf's actually put out around 10-15 bhp more than claimed figures

15th April 2016, 19:42

I like these, definitely a better choice than the Golf Gti imo. Did you spec the Cruise control or did you leave it off? They are quite easy to retro fit if you haven't spec'd it.

15th April 2016, 20:16

Nah more effort than they are worth imo as I had it in the Clio.

Only extras I got was the paint, doors, sports pack and convenience pack.

15th April 2016, 20:54

Sweet, I didn't have CC in the S3 I just retro fit it. I use it a lot like but cost me about £40 for the stalk then took an hour to fit & code up with VCDS.

Whats in the sports pack on these?

15th April 2016, 20:59

Adaptive dampers and adds weight to the steering, more aggressive throttle mapping and fake noise lol
I've used it quite a bit on smooth roads but it's perfectly okay on normal roads although normal mode is beautifully comfortable considering the 17" wheels with 40 profile tyres.

Not a fan of the steering feel in sport though. On long corners it feels really odd like the wheel is made of wood or something!

Stupidly I found this

http://m.racechip.com/chiptuning/vol...w-mt/index.php

230bhp is nice from a €139 chip!

18th April 2016, 16:22

Quick video of it in sports mode.

https://youtu.be/3CNIeMOZQJw

Wish it was a tad louder

19th April 2016, 21:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

Adaptive dampers and adds weight to the steering, more aggressive throttle mapping and fake noise lol
I've used it quite a bit on smooth roads but it's perfectly okay on normal roads although normal mode is beautifully comfortable considering the 17" wheels with 40 profile tyres.

Not a fan of the steering feel in sport though. On long corners it feels really odd like the wheel is made of wood or something!

Stupidly I found this

http://m.racechip.com/chiptuning/vol...w-mt/index.php

230bhp is nice from a 139 chip!

Adaptive dampers are cool I didn't realise they did them on the Polos. Sounds like a well worth package apart from the fake noise! I'd avoid that chip like the plague though!

Quote:

Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

Quick video of it in sports mode.

https://youtu.be/3CNIeMOZQJw

Wish it was a tad louder

Sounds really good there is that the speaker noise as well or can you turn that off? I've not heard any of the new cars with fake noise before it sounds pretty real in that video to me!

19th April 2016, 22:44

I'm not too sure if it is speaker noise or not as it seems to do it with the music on (I'm guessing it would be hard to play music and fake noise simultaneously)

I suspect it's some sort of sound channeling pipe or something that opens as it sounds similar to what the engine sounds like normally but louder!

Had some idiot in a Astra GTC up my ass earlier. If I'm honest I was quite shocked at the rate he went backwards at considering there were 2 and a half men in the car

19th April 2016, 23:30

I think one of my favourite bits of the car is the way it revs and how with heel and toe you only need a little dab and it's bwap! So nice and quick with it unlike the Clio which needed a full in stamp on it (when I could actually ever do it) and took ages for the revs to rise when the clutch was done. This feels so nice in comparison!

20th April 2016, 11:47

Startup, revs and fly-by.

https://youtu.be/Yts4uM4XHlo

Not bad aye.

20th April 2016, 12:30

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

Not bad aye.

This seems a very biased thread.

20th April 2016, 14:01

Course it is. Even if I hated the fucking car I paid enough money for it so it's instantly the best car in the world LOL

But yeah to be honest I'm shocked at how much I like it considering it's not my usual cup of tea (German)

I think if I modify it the first thing I would do is out an LSD in as I was amazed while pushing on earlier at the understeer control (XDS diff) now that's just an electronic braking system and I thought it was brilliant how it pulls the car in on a turn so I can only imagine what a proper diff would be like. Jealous of anyone that has one.

21st April 2016, 19:08

Bought a HD camcorder.....

Did another video..

https://youtu.be/UO0GhSeV8Sk

22nd April 2016, 09:41

Sounds like the exhaust is blowing weirdly

22nd April 2016, 10:10

It's just what they sound like, I've compared to other youtube vids and sounds the same

22nd April 2016, 10:49

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

It's just what they sound like, I've compared to other youtube vids and sounds the same

Ah yeah I highly doubt it would've been either, YouTube+Mic's still don't quite compare to the sound IRL

22nd April 2016, 11:37

Weird how it only revs to about 4k with it in gear, wonder if it's some sort of basic launch control as engine oil was fully warm and after "launch" (I just do them rolling to save wear) it revs to 6k

22nd April 2016, 12:04

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

Weird how it only revs to about 4k with it in gear, wonder if it's some sort of basic launch control as engine oil was fully warm and after "launch" (I just do them rolling to save wear) it revs to 6k

I’m not entirely sure what you mean by this. But from what I think you’re talking about, it’s not launch control, it’s a trait of VAG engines. Some Audis (for example the A3 8P3onw), will only rev to 3-4k when in neutral. It’s something used during testing / setup of the car and to prevent revving the engine unloaded. It’s present in all petrol engines including the entry ones so I highly doubt its performance oriented.

22nd April 2016, 12:08

Ah cool. Is very weird feature though. At first I thought I'd broken the car!

22nd April 2016, 12:10

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

At first I thought I'd broken the car!

Why would you think that?

22nd April 2016, 12:31

Because it only revs to 4k and makes a puffing popping sort of sound. I'd be quite concerned if my car that revs to 6 suddenly only revved to 4!

22nd April 2016, 18:57

I set the part of your walk around video where you say "sexy time" about the exhaust tip as my phone's text message tone. In all seriousness though, the car looks really nice. The touch screen looks really responsive.

22nd April 2016, 19:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stissy

I set the part of your walk around video where you say "sexy time" about the exhaust tip as my phone's text message tone. In all seriousness though, the car looks really nice. The touch screen looks really responsive.

LMAO!!!

9th May 2016, 19:39

Don't know if Ross can answer this?

I'm taking the car into VW asap as the arch gap on the passenger's side (front and rear) is 6mm higher than the other side.

All looks well. Springs look fine as do dampers.

Yes I've got a full tank, yes the ground is level and yes the tyres are at correct pressures.

9th May 2016, 19:53

Have you had Muz in the car?

14th June 2016, 19:34

Track evening booked for Snetterton on the 22nd of this month.

Let's hope I don't have anyone go into me!

22nd June 2016, 21:32

So that was an interesting evening....don't think I have pulled over and let that many people past me before!

Bit of a mixed evening. Some positives such as the power and handling but my driving was absolutely shocking, terrible in fact.

This was mainly down to the brakes as I had no confidence in them at all, they felt spongey with next to no feel every time I asked them to do their job. In the heavy braking zones I overshot the corners most times! I made this worse by trying out heel and toe for the first time on track which wasn't a great idea.

The tyres wern't ideal also, they have suffered quite badly (standard Bridgestone potenzas) so yeah a bit of a mixed bag.

Will definately get some tuition so I can learn to calm down a bit and get my lines sorted (some corners I did great but most were shocking) I think I did fairly well in the Clio in the wet purely because I was going a lot slower and I think i got carried away at times.

Still though it was the first decent drive in this car so it was a learning experience.

Ideally I would like pads, fluid, lines, wheels, tyres and a bucket seat but we shall see how we go...

Videos to follow

23rd June 2016, 00:44

https://youtu.be/7UwUDiqC7HEI appear here near the beginning after the clio overtake.

Don't seem to be going too bad to be honest. Those were my very first laps in the car trying out the heel and toe. I'm slow as heck through Corham as I wrongly thought the esc was activating but I was just not used to the car and it wasn't

https://youtu.be/7UwUDiqC7HE

23rd June 2016, 08:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

So that was an interesting evening....don't think I have pulled over and let that many people past me before!

Bit of a mixed evening. Some positives such as the power and handling but my driving was absolutely shocking, terrible in fact.

This was mainly down to the brakes as I had no confidence in them at all, they felt spongey with next to no feel every time I asked them to do their job. In the heavy braking zones I overshot the corners most times! I made this worse by trying out heel and toe for the first time on track which wasn't a great idea.

The tyres wern't ideal also, they have suffered quite badly (standard Bridgestone potenzas) so yeah a bit of a mixed bag.

Will definately get some tuition so I can learn to calm down a bit and get my lines sorted (some corners I did great but most were shocking) I think I did fairly well in the Clio in the wet purely because I was going a lot slower and I think i got carried away at times.

Still though it was the first decent drive in this car so it was a learning experience.

Ideally I would like pads, fluid, lines, wheels, tyres and a bucket seat but we shall see how we go...

Videos to follow

Goodbye warranty

23rd June 2016, 09:16

Wasn't my car obviously.

Heres another one

https://youtu.be/h--HsMiW_uQ

Clio wouldn't move so obviously best to just get out the way lol

23rd June 2016, 09:35

It's a nice looking car mate won't be long till your bored of it though, I just sold my mk5 gti for a 206 1.9 non turbo diesel £200 shitter and it's better in every way minus straight line speed.

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23rd June 2016, 09:36

needs some billies and a lower strut brace dude.....

23rd June 2016, 09:44

I like it but it's a bit unfit for purpose as I wanted a nice road car (which it is) that could also easily do trackdays (which in standard form it cant)

23rd June 2016, 10:06

What stops you changing the fluid and pads for better stuff? easy enough to swap back if you have a warranty issue

23rd June 2016, 12:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

So that was an interesting evening....don't think I have pulled over and let that many people past me before!

Bit of a mixed evening. Some positives such as the power and handling but my driving was absolutely shocking, terrible in fact.

This was mainly down to the brakes as I had no confidence in them at all, they felt spongey with next to no feel every time I asked them to do their job. In the heavy braking zones I overshot the corners most times! I made this worse by trying out heel and toe for the first time on track which wasn't a great idea.

The tyres wern't ideal also, they have suffered quite badly (standard Bridgestone potenzas) so yeah a bit of a mixed bag.

Will definately get some tuition so I can learn to calm down a bit and get my lines sorted (some corners I did great but most were shocking) I think I did fairly well in the Clio in the wet purely because I was going a lot slower and I think i got carried away at times.

Still though it was the first decent drive in this car so it was a learning experience.

Ideally I would like pads, fluid, lines, wheels, tyres and a bucket seat but we shall see how we go...

Videos to follow

Are you allowed to take your car on a track under your HP scheme? Im pretty sure it was a big no when I had my Cupra many years back.

23rd June 2016, 12:38

It's bought and paid for (I own it outright)

But of course it wasn't my car was it? It's was rented

23rd June 2016, 12:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

It's bought and paid for (I own it outright)

But of course it wasn't my car was it? It's was rented

Oh right. Ive not watched the YouTube videos (Im just on my dinner at work). Did you not drive the Polo round the track then?

23rd June 2016, 13:23

I drove a Polo Gti round the track yes I'm not going to say if it was my one or not just in case lol

Video will be up soon but it's not very good as it's only my first two laps (I fucked up and clicked camera instead of video so lost all the others) in the dry at Snetterton and in a new 18k car lol

23rd June 2016, 13:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gandi699

What stops you changing the fluid and pads for better stuff? easy enough to swap back if you have a warranty issue

Someone has recommended me some federal for £66 each (215/45/17) which is very good. Currently looking at pads but it's a fairly new car so there's not much out there that I can see.

23rd June 2016, 13:54

Bit embarassing but here's the only footage I have...

https://youtu.be/wdX2qIFm03U

By the end of the day the first corner was braking at the white line and entry in at 90 mph (this had a little oversteer at that speed)

In the video I'm probably not even entering at 80.

So jobs for next time....

Tuition
Brakes
Tyres
FUN!

23rd June 2016, 14:13

Surely it cant be using a totally new design of caliper?

23rd June 2016, 14:15

Not sure. I think these brakes are larger than the ones on the previous 1.4 twin charged Polo

23rd June 2016, 20:37

Can't get images to work. Stupid saxp

23rd June 2016, 22:31

What you want is a VTS.

D4MJT and me took a standard one to Teeside and fucked a load of people over on mixmatched poverty tyres.

Also, if I may, the in car of you on track, you seem to apply bursts of steering input many times around corners, rather than one continuous movement to match the arc, I'd work on that

23rd June 2016, 22:35

Yes. My driving was wank lol

It was my first two laps on track with the car though...

23rd June 2016, 22:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

I drove a Polo Gti round the track yes I'm not going to say if it was my one or not just in case lol

I've noted the reg down in the event I'm ever after a raggedy Polo in a few years and this comes up, this way I can avoid the car and you

In your next Youtube hit can you give some trackdriving tips as well as winter garment advice?

23rd June 2016, 22:52

The point of that post was what exactly?

23rd June 2016, 23:02

The exact same as yours

23rd June 2016, 23:06

Oh I was under the impression that you would rather buy a car based in the "one lady owner from new"

Irrespective of how the car was maintained.

23rd June 2016, 23:18

Meh, I have a broken Range Rover, I am highly impressed and much prefer the Peugeot 108 courtesy car the dealer gave me

24th June 2016, 13:01

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

Oh I was under the impression that you would rather buy a car based in the "one lady owner from new"

Irrespective of how the car was maintained.

To be fair my first car, a 7 year old 1.1 Peugeot 106, was a one lady owner from new - and it was fantastic.

24th June 2016, 13:12

Well the car is treated well. Second hand market is always hit and miss so you take your chances and live with them!

27th June 2016, 13:04

Shit brakes from standard.... welcome to VAG Ha. Same situation in the S3.

Tyre wise, Nankang NS2R's have done me well and were a boat load cheaper than Michelin PS3's.

27th June 2016, 14:23

Federal are £66 a tyre so will probably go for those in the future. Just need to find some wheels that are 17" 5x100 et 44 and 7.5 wide.

Hopefully next trackday I can resolve the braking issues by removing the fogs and using some ducting and just doing 2-3 laps max. Eventually i'll bite the bullet and get some new pads if I can even find any uprated ones as it's such a new car

27th June 2016, 14:24

https://youtu.be/mYuOoShKZ3k

Trying to keep an m3 behind me with failing brakes and a Clio that won't move out the way lol

28th June 2016, 08:17

Which Federals are you looking at?

I think you will struggle with just a pad upgrade for track use but you will only find out by trying it I guess. The problem with mine (which seems to be the problem with anything VAG related) was cooling like so removing fogs is a start but id see if you can come up with something more long term at-least it will always be working then. Have a look at these. I've fit them to mine, you could build some ducts into the inner arch to feed more air to them too:

http://www.thettshop.com/performance...&product=60001

28th June 2016, 14:25

Yeah I have some ducting and the car already has some sort of opening in the wheel arches. Not sure if that's for brake cooling or something else but it's there!

9th July 2016, 22:13

Piece of German shit only went and broke on me hasn't it?

EPC light has come on the dash and no boost or power at all.

So a technician will be round tomorrow morning. Doubtful in my mind that it will get fixed and will probably be at vw all week. Let's hope not.

10th July 2016, 10:00

My brother-in-law has just bought the new Golf GTi. It's an excellent car. You should've bought that.

10th July 2016, 11:22

I didn't really need the Golf and according to Top Gear tests it's slower than the Polo!

But yeah if the turbo didn't blow that would be beneficial! In at VW tomorrow to get fixed. I really can't understand how a turbo can blow on such a new car that's treated nicely. I always let the car fully warm before I drive fast and I cool it down when it gets home etc

Pretty pissed off if I'm honest.

10th July 2016, 11:58

Its because you took it on track

10th July 2016, 17:14

I didn't take my own personal car on track though. I did take A Polo on track though.

Even if that were the case 10-15 laps over the space of a few hours should not be enough to blow up a turbo on a brand new car. Besides that was over a month ago anyway so even if it was my car that was tracked (which it wasnt) why didn't it blow on track and not on the A11 doing 70mph

10th July 2016, 19:03

It's a polo man, not an SLS gullwing, they just lash them together

10th July 2016, 20:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

I didn't take my own personal car on track though. I did take A Polo on track though.

Even if that were the case 10-15 laps over the space of a few hours should not be enough to blow up a turbo on a brand new car. Besides that was over a month ago anyway so even if it was my car that was tracked (which it wasnt) why didn't it blow on track and not on the A11 doing 70mph

I honestly couldn't care, its just funny you trying to cover up you took your actual, physically owned car on a track. Maybe make a Youtube video to convince the nation?

10th July 2016, 23:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

I didn't take my own personal car on track though. I did take A Polo on track though.

Whose Polo was it?

12th July 2016, 13:08

are you trying to get into reviewing cars on youtube? I saw your videos linked from that tattoo'd lad from the isle of wight who does a similar thing

12th July 2016, 13:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stissy

Whose Polo was it?

It was 2015 model and loaned to me. However I'm not sure if it was strictly legit to take it on a track so don't want to get anyone in trouble lol

I wouldn't risk taking my own personal car for the reasons of what has just happened. Im sure VW will have checked my car for any evidence of that too.

I am looking to do some more youtube stuff yeah. Obviously it's all a learning curve and I'm just starting out literally with no clue what I'm doing. However I'm sure the videos will get better over time the more experience I get. At the moment it's just sort of a hobby however if I could end up doing something I like with cars as a living then that would be great! If not then it's not a big deal, it's not like I've set out to be or claiming to be the new Chris harris.

Jamie FYD...I like his videos a lot. Cool guy. Shows his age at times but in general a great channel to watch.

12th July 2016, 13:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gandi699

are you trying to get into reviewing cars on youtube? I saw your videos linked from that tattoo'd lad from the isle of wight who does a similar thing

The one with the Rick Astley song at the start is just painful.

12th July 2016, 14:38

That was kind of the point LOL

12th July 2016, 15:14

No, I mean it was a poor attempt at humour.

12th July 2016, 15:27

Jamie FYD - his videos are alright to watch but I do get that stancy/swag/camber/hipster vibe from him too in some some areas when it comes to the mods on some of the cars he reviews, but then again i'm not 20 years old any more so. He does seem to get a bit over excited with them.
I did find another few video logs the other day though which were an entertaining watch, a guy called Daniel Silvester who video logs about an integra dc2 build and a "dieselpumpuk" where a couple of chaps fit massive fuel pumps and turbos to 6 cylinder merc diesels taking them from circa 150~hp or so to outputs of 4/500bhp all using a completely standard engine.

12th July 2016, 15:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jizanthapus

No, I mean it was a poor attempt at humour.

Some people liked it, others didn't. I can live with that. It's life.

12th July 2016, 15:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gandi699

Jamie FYD - his videos are alright to watch but I do get that stancy/swag/camber/hipster vibe from him too in some some areas when it comes to the mods on some of the cars he reviews, but then again i'm not 20 years old any more so. He does seem to get a bit over excited with them.
I did find another few video logs the other day though which were an entertaining watch, a guy called Daniel Silvester who video logs about an integra dc2 build and a "dieselpumpuk" where a couple of chaps fit massive fuel pumps and turbos to 6 cylinder merc diesels taking them from circa 150~hp or so to outputs of 4/500bhp all using a completely standard engine.

Yeah he doesn't seem to have any negative opinions on any of the car's he tests which I guess he feels he can't as im guessing they are all friends or friends of friends cars etc.

Daniels channel isn't too bad. The problem is a lot of his vlogs are really dull and dreary at times not helped by his thick Yorkshire accent. Crashed his Dc2 at the ring not so long ago.

12th July 2016, 15:45

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

Yeah he doesn't seem to have any negative opinions on any of the car's he tests which I guess he feels he can't as im guessing they are all friends or friends of friends cars etc.

Daniels channel isn't too bad. The problem is a lot of his vlogs are really dull and dreary at times not helped by his thick Yorkshire accent. Crashed his Dc2 at the ring not so long ago.

Yeah saw that bit and the troubles he had getting home etc.

12th July 2016, 17:12

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

It was 2015 model and loaned to me. However I'm not sure if it was strictly legit to take it on a track so don't want to get anyone in trouble lol

I wouldn't risk taking my own personal car for the reasons of what has just happened. Im sure VW will have checked my car for any evidence of that too.

I dont mean to sound like a dick, but what youre saying doesnt make sense. Why would you loan a 2015 model Polo GTi and then afterwards, claim that you want to upgrade your tyres and brakes because they were rubbish on the track? Are you saying that the loaned Polo had rubbish tyres and brakes? In which case, why are you bothered about upgrading your own if youll never use it on a track? Surely the standard brakes (assuming theyre 4-pots, Ive not actually checked but my Cupra had 4-pots as standard so I imagine a 2016 Polo will too) and a set of decent tyres, like the ones you already have on, are good enough for the road? Or are you planning on purchasing these upgrades for the loaned Polo?

12th July 2016, 17:18

I have access to an airfield which I won't be taking part in "motorsports activities" on and voiding my warranty. So it's partly for that and partly because no it doesn't have 4 pots and the standard tyres are not well known for being the best in the business.

12th July 2016, 17:36

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

I have access to an airfield which I won't be taking part in "motorsports activities" on and voiding my warranty. So it's partly for that and partly because no it doesn't have 4 pots and the standard tyres are not well known for being the best in the business.

I understand. Im surprised at the callipers though.

So these posts

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

The tyres wern't ideal also, they have suffered quite badly (standard Bridgestone potenzas) so yeah a bit of a mixed bag. [] Ideally I would like pads, fluid, lines, wheels, tyres and a bucket seat but we shall see how we go...

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

So jobs for next time....

Tuition
Brakes
Tyres
FUN!

Are all hypothetically speaking? And not something youre actually considering for your own car so you can take it on a track or take part in "motorsports activities"?

12th July 2016, 18:01

No. I've not looked for, bought or fitted nay of those parts listed. So yes they are all hypothetical "would like" parts.

12th July 2016, 18:44

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

No. I've not looked for, bought or fitted nay of those parts listed. So yes they are all hypothetical "would like" parts.

You could still have tuition and change the tyres and brakes on your loaned Polo though? That wouldn’t void your warranty. Speaking of which, have you heard from VW yet?

12th July 2016, 19:15

I don't have the loan car anymore.

Regarding my car yes it was a faulty turbo. New one won't arrive for another 7 days unfortunately

Which means I have an epically shite 1.0 Polo S for the next week or so! In grandad blue!

12th July 2016, 19:21

You have a epicly shite gti and also a epicly shit 1.0 what's the issue here ?

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12th July 2016, 19:31

You live in Yorkshire so your opinion is null and invalid.

13th July 2016, 08:43

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

You live in Yorkshire so your opinion is null and invalid.

He has a point though.

13th July 2016, 09:17

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

Which means I have an epically shite 1.0 Polo S for the next week or so! In grandad blue!

Cant you argue that? Especially if you have it for a week. I had a warranty issue on my 335d once and they gave me an X1, I told them it wouldnt be suitable for my family, so they offered me a 3 Series GT instead.

On the up side, you have a new car to review. Do a 5 THINGS I LOVE/HATE ABOUT THE NEW 1.0 POLO video.

13th July 2016, 10:23

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Originally Posted by Stissy

I dont mean to sound like a dick, but what youre saying doesnt make sense. Why would you loan a 2015 model Polo GTi and then afterwards, claim that you want to upgrade your tyres and brakes because they were rubbish on the track? Are you saying that the loaned Polo had rubbish tyres and brakes? In which case, why are you bothered about upgrading your own if youll never use it on a track? Surely the standard brakes (assuming theyre 4-pots, Ive not actually checked but my Cupra had 4-pots as standard so I imagine a 2016 Polo will too) and a set of decent tyres, like the ones you already have on, are good enough for the road? Or are you planning on purchasing these upgrades for the loaned Polo?

Are you being deliberately dumb, or can you not read between the lines?

13th July 2016, 10:47

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Originally Posted by BUMMERS

Are you being deliberately dumb, or can you not read between the lines?

I dont understand, sorry.

13th July 2016, 12:34

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Originally Posted by Stissy

Cant you argue that? Especially if you have it for a week. I had a warranty issue on my 335d once and they gave me an X1, I told them it wouldnt be suitable for my family, so they offered me a 3 Series GT instead.

On the up side, you have a new car to review. Do a 5 THINGS I LOVE/HATE ABOUT THE NEW 1.0 POLO video.

To be fair I'm hardly going to be using it and it's not going to use much fuel (I hope) so i'll just keep it for now. Definately. I now have a reason to make another video so it's done me a favour in a way.

15th July 2016, 08:45

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

To be fair I'm hardly going to be using it and it's not going to use much fuel (I hope) so i'll just keep it for now. Definately. I now have a reason to make another video so it's done me a favour in a way.

Don't man

15th July 2016, 09:27

Car is ready!

15th July 2016, 09:49

But is it any less terrible?

I was sat in 33k of Golf GTi this week in the showroom, it was like being in my touran but with a leather steering wheel.

I quite liked the fact that it had the same manual seat adjustment and lumbar support.

15th July 2016, 10:51

Not sure I get what you mean?

15th July 2016, 11:53

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

Not sure I get what you mean?

It's an overpriced badge, basically.

I'm impressed they shoehorned him in it, car salesmen aren't renowned for their muscle

15th July 2016, 12:41

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Originally Posted by deano_123

It's an overpriced badge, basically.

I'm impressed they shoehorned him in it, car salesmen aren't renowned for their muscle

I actually broke the seat

15th July 2016, 13:00

I would be inclined to disagree with that one. It's far more upmarket inside compared to any of its cars in its class apart from maybe the Peugeot 208 GTI...

15th July 2016, 17:26

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

I would be inclined to disagree with that one. It's far more upmarket inside compared to any of its cars in its class apart from maybe the Peugeot 208 GTI...

My 2007 Touran must be some sort of super lux spec then!

It isn't though.

Sitting in the GTI was a lot like being in the Touran, which I found rather amusing. A lot of the stuff was the same, and jesus man the doorcard plastics! they're like the side skirts from a Ford Mustang.

I know you have some sort of VW boner, and I'm a fan of them too having bought my mum a Mii, and the Mrs a second hand Touran, but a windy knob for lumbar on a 33k car? please

15th July 2016, 19:09

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Originally Posted by MuZiZZle

My 2007 Touran must be some sort of super lux spec then!

It isn't though.

Sitting in the GTI was a lot like being in the Touran, which I found rather amusing. A lot of the stuff was the same, and jesus man the doorcard plastics! they're like the side skirts from a Ford Mustang.

I know you have some sort of VW boner, and I'm a fan of them too having bought my mum a Mii, and the Mrs a second hand Touran, but a windy knob for lumbar on a 33k car? please

That is a bit shit for a new Gti to be fair even my 08 plate golf has electric lumbar support etc

15th July 2016, 19:16

I definately don't have a vw boner far from it. I prefer french cars mainly

15th July 2016, 19:48

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Originally Posted by MuZiZZle

My 2007 Touran must be some sort of super lux spec then!

It isn't though.

Sitting in the GTI was a lot like being in the Touran, which I found rather amusing. A lot of the stuff was the same, and jesus man the doorcard plastics! they're like the side skirts from a Ford Mustang.

I know you have some sort of VW boner, and I'm a fan of them too having bought my mum a Mii, and the Mrs a second hand Touran, but a windy knob for lumbar on a 33k car? please

Pretty much only the R line / GTI get full electronics on everything. My wife's Tiguan which cost 28k has manual seats like you say, only the R line got full electrics.

I like VW, they're safe, bland and dont lose 50% of their value in a year of ownership

15th July 2016, 21:36

I agree on the safe choice. The fun side of me would probably have been better off with a Peugeot Sport 208 Gti but the older more sensible side decided to try a VW and it's perfect for me.

16th July 2016, 12:37

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

I agree on the safe choice. The fun side of me would probably have been better off with a Peugeot Sport 208 Gti but the older more sensible side decided to try a VW and it's perfect for me.

I had a 108 as a courtesy car the other day (cheers Land rover), it was decent enough but I couldnt get over what would happen to anyone in the car if you someone rear ended you at any great speed. The car would crumple and people would surely die

16th July 2016, 12:57

I would be pretty pissed if I had a land rover and got given a 108! It's not like they are even remotely the same size (they should always try to find you a car the same size, it doesn't usually go on engine sadly)

16th July 2016, 13:06

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

I would be pretty pissed if I had a land rover and got given a 108! It's not like they are even remotely the same size (they should always try to find you a car the same size, it doesn't usually go on engine sadly)

The warranty had just run out so I had to foot the bill of 2400 to replace the roll bar and pipes. Had it been under warranty I guess I would have been given something LR related. The Service bloke walked me past a row of new shape LR's so I was thinking I was getting one of them then we got to a purple 108, he could see the genuine disappointment on my face

6th August 2016, 22:20

Got another evening session at Snetterton on the 11th. Will be in a standard car again so will learn from last time and let the tyre pressures down a bit and only go out for three laps max, may even ditch the rear seats to try and aid the brakes and tyres as much as I can although at 1272kg the car is pretty frwaking heavy for a small hot hatch!

9th August 2016, 14:12

Who you trying to kid, I'm pretty sure VW are not going to be snooping on a saxo forum ffs hahah

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11th August 2016, 12:47

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Originally Posted by Dany4494

Who you trying to kid, I'm pretty sure VW are not going to be snooping on a saxo forum ffs hahah

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I work for VW. I might grass him in.

11th August 2016, 12:50

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Originally Posted by Stissy

I work for VW. I might grass him in.

Put a note on the reg system "car has been used for racing events"

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11th August 2016, 21:16

You can't grass someone in for taking part in racing events if they haven't....I think that would be a bit sad that someone on a car forum would encourage that to be honest.

I think VW would probably encourage me to as I can prove that because of me directly people have bought the same car based off of my youtube recommendations etc. I could just as easily slate them.

Anyways had a good old time at Snetterton. A saxo span which caused absolute chaos and a good old accident happened in my rear view mirror. Was very lucky to avoid the Caterham in the middle of the road. Others weren't so lucky....nothing worse than getting your car damaged through the actions of someone else...

11th August 2016, 23:10

I think it's a bit sad to lie on a public forum about racing a car that you clearly shouldn't be racing.

I've already notified Volkswagen and they'll be round your house at 9am tomorrow morning to give you a good arse raping. The Germans aren't very forgiving either so brace yourself.

12th August 2016, 05:15

When have I raced a car? I don't have a race licence.

12th August 2016, 09:33

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

You can't grass someone in for taking part in racing events if they haven't....I think that would be a bit sad that someone on a car forum would encourage that to be honest.

I think VW would probably encourage me to as I can prove that because of me directly people have bought the same car based off of my youtube recommendations etc. I could just as easily slate them.

I don’t really work for VW… however I don’t believe they would encourage you to drive one of their cars, blow it up on a track, and then return it to the dealership under a warranty claim.

I’m still really confused by your thread though. Are you saying that you’re hired a Polo GTi to take on track days?

12th August 2016, 19:52

I'm only joking hard core Joe lad don't cry.

Ps I don't think vw would encourage you I don't think they will care about your youtube chanel hahaha

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12th August 2016, 20:15

Whether I took my car on a track or not wasn't the issue with the turbo. It was going to go at some point and quite a few people I have spoken to on youtube have had the same problem.

13th August 2016, 08:28

So why are you being so weird about it all?

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Originally Posted by Stissy

Im still really confused by your thread though. Are you saying that youre hired a Polo GTi to take on track days?

Can you answer that? ^^ Or are you worried VW are tracking your every move?

13th August 2016, 10:16

Maybe you should do a YouTube video and your credentials will probably cause a worldwide recall ?

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13th August 2016, 11:50

I wish I had a Youtube channel so I could influence the Captains of Industry, I'd show them

13th August 2016, 20:44

Here's my perspective of the crash although the real carnage took place behind me!

https://youtu.be/T9dnIFvc3I0

14th August 2016, 09:46

All the videos are now up on the channel for the few that are interested.

14th August 2016, 11:43

https://youtu.be/-kw8UfmdtHo

https://youtu.be/wKUsmAP5-sw

https://youtu.be/xPX41fmdP2c

https://youtu.be/Rm3p_rNaNg0

https://youtu.be/T9dnIFvc3I0

14th August 2016, 11:49

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

All the videos are now up on the channel for the few that are interested.

The few! Surely all of VW's workforce is tuning in to hear another one of your rap's?!?!?!

15th August 2016, 16:57

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

Whether I took my car on a track or not wasn't the issue with the turbo. It was going to go at some point and quite a few people I have spoken to on youtube have had the same problem.

Did they all hire Polo GTis identical to their own for track days too?

15th August 2016, 21:09

I'm confused as to how people believe track use "blows up" cars.

I know people that rag the living shit out of their cars in the road on a nightly basis (something I don't feel inclined to do)

Now according to you that's absolutely all well and fine is it? Bouncing it off the limiter at a car park is fine is it?

Yet driving it on a track suddenly means that if something goes wrong then it's because of that?

I received a faulty product. End of. It's fixed. End of.

Surely you people are on a wind up? I mean is it really possible that you believe anything you say?

15th August 2016, 21:29

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

I'm confused as to how people believe track use "blows up" cars.

I know people that rag the living shit out of their cars in the road on a nightly basis (something I don't feel inclined to do)

Now according to you that's absolutely all well and fine is it? Bouncing it off the limiter at a car park is fine is it?

Yet driving it on a track suddenly means that if something goes wrong then it's because of that?

I received a faulty product. End of. It's fixed. End of.

Surely you people are on a wind up? I mean is it really possible that you believe anything you say?

Is this admission of you using your own car on a track day?

15th August 2016, 21:56

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

I'm confused as to how people believe track use "blows up" cars.

I know people that rag the living shit out of their cars in the road on a nightly basis (something I don't feel inclined to do)

Now according to you that's absolutely all well and fine is it? Bouncing it off the limiter at a car park is fine is it?

Yet driving it on a track suddenly means that if something goes wrong then it's because of that?

I received a faulty product. End of. It's fixed. End of.

Surely you people are on a wind up? I mean is it really possible that you believe anything you say?

No need to get stressed up,it's only a forum.If you don't like the remarks then don't wear your life on your sleeve for all to see.

15th August 2016, 22:10

No one would have batted an eye about you using the car on track - I honestly don't give a fuck whether you are "allowed" to or not.

It's the fact that you're being all mysterious about 'borrowing' an identical Polo to use on track and you're scared to death that VW are reading this and they'll come and take it away from you during the night. It's laughable.

15th August 2016, 22:56

The car is paid for so they can't take it. Besides whether I'm used the car or not I'd still never admit to it on a public forum. You genuinely do no know who is watching!

16th August 2016, 10:31

Are you like mentally retarted why would it matter if someone is watching you on a track day on a YouTube video ?

Also why would you never admit it ?

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16th August 2016, 11:23

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

The car is paid for so they can't take it. Besides whether I'm used the car or not I'd still never admit to it on a public forum. You genuinely do no know who is watching!

Do you have people that you talk to in real life, like in 3D? Friends normal people call them

16th August 2016, 12:31

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

The car is paid for so they can't take it.

'They' won't take your car off you for using it on a track. But your warranty may be void if, like your turbo, something was to blow up because you were using the car outside of what it’s designed for.

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

You genuinely do no know who is watching!

This is true though. I heard Paul Willis has a Mk1 VTS track car.

16th August 2016, 14:40

But the turbo broke on the road at 70mph?

Regardless a turbo should be more than capable of lasting 100-150k not 5k!

16th August 2016, 16:26

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

But the turbo broke on the road at 70mph?

Shortly after being hammered round a track.

16th August 2016, 17:21

People hammer their cars on a and b roads every single night with no problems with their warranty or their cars for that matter.

Track use should use consumables (which aren't covered by a warranty) unless you mishift or over rev or something in which case I would expect engine damage.

22nd August 2016, 14:43

Ho

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22nd August 2016, 18:07

Nice mate good choice buddy

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22nd August 2016, 21:15

22nd August 2016, 21:53

So is that or isn't that your Polo on track? If it's not yours, why have you posted pics of it?

22nd August 2016, 22:59

Joe you are a bell no one in the world gives a shit if you have taken your financed polo on a track

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22nd August 2016, 23:06

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Originally Posted by Dany4494

Joe you are a bell no one in the world gives a shit if you have taken your financed polo on a track

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Except it isnt financed is it? What do i need to do? Scan the fucking docs as proof? Like it fucking matters anyway! Im done with this thread tbh

22nd August 2016, 23:07

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23rd August 2016, 12:03

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

Except it isnt financed is it? What do i need to do? Scan the fucking docs as proof? Like it fucking matters anyway! Im done with this thread tbh

Leased?

23rd August 2016, 12:20

He's done with this thread stissy leave him alone he's given up because no one will belive that that's not his car.

Don't worry Joe I believe you! #teamjoe

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23rd August 2016, 19:08

He'll be back, they always come back.

Probably with another link to his Youtube when he puts his parents leased Polo into the tyre wall at Daytona

24th August 2016, 12:17

They keep deleting his threads on pistonheads too, lerlz

24th August 2016, 12:53

I watched your review of the 1.0 Polo S yesterday. I wanted to ask, why is it a granddad car?

24th August 2016, 12:59

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Originally Posted by Stissy

I watched your review of the 1.0 Polo S yesterday. I wanted to ask, why is it a granddad car?

Because it's not an amazing Polo GTI?

24th August 2016, 13:26

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Originally Posted by Stissy

I watched your review of the 1.0 Polo S yesterday. I wanted to ask, why is it a granddad car?

Why are you watching my videos. They are rubbish remember. It's a Grandad car because it's in a Grandad colour and has a Grandad interior and is Grandad slow.

As for PH apparantly you aren't allowed to link your own youtube videos which is kind of nuts on a car forum.

24th August 2016, 13:38

That'l be anti advertising rules I guess, if you're monetizing your videos.

I may review my civic, bwapapapapapapapapaapppppp

24th August 2016, 13:41

Do it! It's a good car!

24th August 2016, 16:13

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

Why are you watching my videos. They are rubbish remember. It's a Grandad car because it's in a Grandad colour and has a Grandad interior and is Grandad slow.

I don’t remember saying they’re rubbish. I thought they were alright and was encouraging you to do more. But if you don’t want the hits because some people on a Saxo forum have upset you then that’s your call.

As for ‘granddad’ colour/interior/speed, that’s both a stupid and ignorant sweeping statement to make. I know plenty of people who are in their late 40s to late 60s, who are granddads, and drive very nice high-end saloon cars – BMWs, Audis, Mercs Jaguars etc. A lot favour the more economical diesels and so rarely break the 200bhp barrier, but they’re highly spec’d with leather, nav, xenons and so on.

If you fancy yourself as a bit of a budget Chris Harris then you need to start thinking about what you’re saying, because you know your stuff. Rather than just talking between intermittently saying “so yeah”.

24th August 2016, 19:33

Link ?

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24th August 2016, 19:47

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Originally Posted by Dany4494

Link ?

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https://youtu.be/5AmSuNslztI

24th August 2016, 21:30

It's all perception really. In MY mind it's a grandad car because I don't know anyone my age that would drive one (or indeed that does drive one)

The "so yeah's" are because all my stuff is unscripted and usually done on the spot after no sleep the night before

But thanks for the feedback! It's nice to receive some constructive criticism rather than pure trolling or hating.

24th August 2016, 22:12

Your self imposed exile went well then

24th August 2016, 23:06

Supply and demand. There was a demand and I supplied it lol

25th August 2016, 13:16

I dont remember anyone ordering a dickhead?

25th August 2016, 16:15

Apparantly they did from the above post!

25th August 2016, 16:17

Mocks Grandad cars, drives a polo, dat logic doe!

25th August 2016, 16:33

Daniel Craig reviews car

25th August 2016, 18:35

Stfu muz muz you drive a civic!

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26th August 2016, 12:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

It's all perception really. In MY mind it's a grandad car because I don't know anyone my age that would drive one (or indeed that does drive one)

The "so yeah's" are because all my stuff is unscripted and usually done on the spot after no sleep the night before

But thanks for the feedback! It's nice to receive some constructive criticism rather than pure trolling or hating.

But, do you know anyone your age that wouldn’t own a GT-R? By your judgement that means it is also a granddad car.

However, you know your stuff about the cars you’re reviewing and you’ve obviously done your research - so credit to you there.

26th August 2016, 13:12

Agree to disagree lol

I can't imagine many young lads aspiring to own a polo s whereas I bet many aspire to the GTR. I dunno I see your point though..

Thanks

28th August 2016, 22:14

I'm confused. It's a Grandads car because young lads don't want them? We're talking about a VW Polo, right? They're fucking everywhere! They're also VERY popular with young lads. Just look at any VW show. They're literally everywhere!

Dare I ask what you think of a Tesla P100D? They're not driven by young lads, mostly "adults" and the elderly (Best words I can use). But what about the fact it does 0-60 in 2.5 seconds? The fact that it's the fastest accelerating production car in the world? Doesn't really sound like something a grandad would own...

28th August 2016, 22:38

I was talking about a Polo S which sits right at the very bottom of the range. A young lad is going to want a tsi or a blue GT at the minimum in my opinion. Take a look at the video and tell me it doesn't come across as a Grandads car.

I don't believe I actually called it a Grandad car anyway! I'm sure I just said "I've come to call that colour grandad blue" and said it had "grandad spec seats"

Unless someone is going to pull up some sales data on it or something can we just move along with the thread? Thanks.

29th August 2016, 12:08

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

I was talking about a Polo S which sits right at the very bottom of the range. A young lad is going to want a tsi or a blue GT at the minimum in my opinion.

I do agree with this, but what a young lad wants and what a young lad can realistically afford are two different things. At 17 I would’ve loved a 106 GTi however the insurance was ridiculous (if I could get it at all) so I settled for a more entry level Independence with a 1.1 engine. The same applied for my friends who bought 1.25 Fiestas, 1.0 Corsas etc. All of these cars probably fall under your ‘granddad’ category.

29th August 2016, 15:56

I had a 1.1 106 as well and I thought that looked like a Grandad car too!

I think a lot of it is the seat fabric design that does it for me as it looks like an old persons sofa

29th August 2016, 17:42

I agree moving along swiftly are you still pretending it's not your car on track ?

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29th August 2016, 17:45

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Originally Posted by Dany4494

I agree moving along swiftly are you still pretending it's not your car on track ?

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Its his grandparents car he uses on track.

29th August 2016, 20:03

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Originally Posted by Dany4494

I agree moving along swiftly are you still pretending it's not your car on track ?

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He's obviously avoiding that question because VW could be watching us!!

Hi VW, nothing to see here

29th August 2016, 20:04

Joe what about messaging ross and getting him to block all of VW and accociates just an idea ?

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29th August 2016, 20:37

It really doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things so I really don't get why this question keeps getting asked. It's completely irrelevant!

29th August 2016, 22:27

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

It really doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things so I really don't get why this question keeps getting asked. It's completely irrelevant!

So if it's irrelevant, why are you lying about taking a different car on track that you totally don't own?

Did you buy 2 Polos on finance? One for track, one for road?

30th August 2016, 05:12

Oh bore off. As for finance go and do a check on it! It will come up that there is no finance outstanding.....because there isn't.

30th August 2016, 15:58

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

Oh bore off. As for finance go and do a check on it! It will come up that there is no finance outstanding.....because there isn't.

Bank loan then.

30th August 2016, 18:34

Well I'm not going to go sharing my bank statements online now am j?

31st August 2016, 08:48

Thanks for making my morning at work an enjoyable one

What an ass hat you are mate if you are going to lie about taking your car on track at least make it believable hahaha

31st August 2016, 18:04

You would do well on the Welsh hills bud.

31st August 2016, 19:19

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

Well I'm not going to go sharing my bank statements online now am j?

Nothing would surprise me coming from you,you've got a bad case of verbal sh1t.

31st August 2016, 20:03

Yes I am full of shit because I bought my 18k car with my hundred grands worth of profit from selling my house. NICE ONE FELLA lmao

31st August 2016, 21:18

Fair play well done, but about your car on track y lyin 4

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1st September 2016, 07:16

Is Joe's Polo on Finance?

It's a Polo man, not a Faberge egg, who cares there's no finance, lots of us own our cars and don't bang on about it

1st September 2016, 12:56

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

Yes I am full of shit because I bought my 18k car with my hundred grands worth of profit from selling my house. NICE ONE FELLA lmao

100k profit? How big was this house?

1st September 2016, 13:17

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Originally Posted by Stissy

100k profit? How big was this house?

Tiny?

I made 50k on a shit hole of a flat in Cramlington once man.

I'll start going on about that loads I think.

1st September 2016, 14:35

Funny thing is I didn't bring it up. It was all the remarks about how its financed by my mum and dad etc that made me bite.

1st September 2016, 15:30

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Originally Posted by MuZiZZle

Tiny?

I made 50k on a shit hole of a flat in Cramlington once man.

I'll start going on about that loads I think.

Profit? Ive owned my house for a good number of years now, but the value has probably only gone up by maybe £15-20k, at most. So to be making £100K profit it must either have been something big or a rundown/repossession that hes renovated and sold on.