Another trick is to pull them out and put some foam behind the vent to stop it whistling 😂 make sure to subscribe and check out the other videos and you might learn some other tips!
Just picked up a 1.05 4speed 1993 polo coupe genesis in Indian metallic red recently and its one of the most fun little cars I've owned and driven!! the loud exhaust, banded G60 steelies and arch flares help add extra giggles tbh 🤭
The minute you came up in my suggested channels and I saw the polo fox coupe I was like yeah tick ✅ bell and all mate. 😂 love my German classics. When I sold mine I saw a 1.3 GT, that’s when I realised I f?£ked but you live and learn. Just glad to see them still on road. Keep it up
@@matimcfetridge They are lovely cars alright, and like always... people regret selling theyr old cars. Well about the typ86c.... as hilarious as it seems, i already have some plans (if i get it). Do you reckon it would be hard to mount an Eaton m65?
@@pottasium7117 honestly couldn't tell you mate, you can get supercharged versions so no reason why not I guess? way out of my basic mechanical knowledge though haha!
Fair enough mate. It just seems more logical (in my situation) to either swap the engine for 1,6 16v from a next get polo or try supercharging due how uncommon if not for a better word rare they are in my area/country :V. Also whats the fun in having pre-built lego :D
I have a mk2 facelift . The brakes are excellent I had a mk1 and they really weren 't powerfull ( the front pads weren't much bigger than a postage stamp ! ) BUT they made you drive defensively ie keep your speed down and drive at a safe distance which benefits everybody
That's a nice little car. I would definitely upgrade the brakes because engine braking sounds like a recipe for disaster in an unexpected scenario. I'd like to get into restoring a project car but don't even know where to start, tool kits etc lol
best check back tomorrow for the latest upload then... Just go for it mate, this channel should hopefully show that anybody can do it, I will take people through everything I do! Cant beat a halfords advanced toolkit for value for money in my opinion, lifetime guarantee (as long as halfords stay around) make sure to give the channel a subscribe to keep up to date, plenty more to come...
@@matimcfetridge cheers mate I'll check it out. I've been thinking of buying a cheap car for a while now. It seems like the perfect thing to spend time on these days. I've subscribed as well and will check your new videos out 👍
Your car is my car's twin! (Steel blue coupe) Anyway 3:42 A good brake upgrade are VW2 callipers, vented discs and braded hoses. You might want to consider a Passat master cylinder. Just check the brakes will fit under your wheels. 4:23 The heater shoud be really good, even on a cold day. Check it doesn't need bleeding. The fan only working on 3 is the resistor. You can get it rewound with new wire for around a tenner. 11:05 I'd get a rear wiper refitted, the rear window gets covered in crap very quickly on a wet day! 12:04 I have GT2 seats, they actually sit lower than the Polo ones, and are slightly wider. Also check your sunroof for leaks. The drain holes can block and then rot out, giving you a wet interior. 12:38 How are the foam seals in your cold vents? If you do a video on how to fix this that would be great. Also I'd be interested to see how you fix the pull handle on the rear seat squabs.
Cant beat a steel blue can you! Cheers for the advice, the seals and drain holes are all good on this car thankfully. Might keep my eye out for some gt2 seats then!
Appreciate it mate, cracking little cars! Just hard to find bits for nowadays 😂 make sure to subscribe and follow the progress... looking forward to it!
Rims suspension soon exsuast and headers i do have cam and aftermarket fuel system and some high comp pistons tjata finns go in during the winter this/next year for the bug run show here in sweden
Thanks for watching and for the comment. Cheers mate, was my first car so glad I got her back and am able to try getting her back to her former glory! Had clear indicators a while go but went back to orange, unpopular opinion but dont know if I actually like the hella grills or not... Don't forget to subscribe to keep up to date!
@@matimcfetridge that’s fair enough dude please could you do a video on tie tie rod ends as I need to do mine just ordered a set it would really help me out and already subscribed mate
@@Georgegerrard_ it was a super quick fix for me. Was 5mins to swap the part out using a screwdriver. Hardest part was locating it and I felt stupid when I realized it was int he engine bay 😅
Cool vid mate, I just bought a mk2f GT in the same colour. Learnt some new facts from that vid. Where do you find all your facts from? I struggle to find info about the GT on the interwebs
Glad you learnt something! just from endless research on forums and facebook pages to be honest. Thing is with these cars.. whatever you want to do has probably already been done and documented on a forum, just got to search for it. Glad you enjoyed anyway! make sure to subscribe to keep up to date and watch some of the other videos to see more of the polo of dreams...
Thanks for watching and for the comment. Unfortunately not that easy, it's not just faded grey it has a layer of something over it that I can't get off... probably years worth of linseed! Don't forget to subscribe to keep up to date!
have you tried linseed oil on bumpers? The plastic dries out over time, products like back to black add a layer of stuff and don't work too well but if you rub some linseed oil into them after cleaning them thoroughly, best done on a warm day (bumper has to be 100% dry) it will soak into the plastic and revitalise it, you can do it a few times for the best effect, or put loads on and wipe it off later. works on all the exterior plastics, I do mine about twice a year and it makes a massive difference to the look of the car even with all the scuffed corners :) Did you find any different wheels yet? I quite like yours, what size are they? I've got some bbs style compomotives, I maaay be down for swaps?
+Megan Theadora I have indeed! It looks good on everything apart from my front bumper! I have indeed got some new wheels, go check out the latest video to find out what 👌🏼
unfortunately its like oxidised rather than just needing to go back black, its like it has layers and layers of linseed on it which have cured hard over time !
@@miles0511 also tried! tried all sorts of cleaners (white spirit/apc/tar remover to name a few) but the only thing that seems to get it off is scratching it.... which destroys the bumper :(
Never knew the vent to the right of the wheel was only cold... nice one, I’ll stop thinking mines broke now 👍🤣
Another trick is to pull them out and put some foam behind the vent to stop it whistling 😂 make sure to subscribe and check out the other videos and you might learn some other tips!
I love the polo mk2 and mk2f (86c) quitte nice seating, reliable, and drive’s fun.
The singing plastic dashboard! Used to annoy the hell out of me and especially loud on a cold morning........:-) Loved the car though....
Just picked up a 1.05 4speed 1993 polo coupe genesis in Indian metallic red recently and its one of the most fun little cars I've owned and driven!! the loud exhaust, banded G60 steelies and arch flares help add extra giggles tbh 🤭
Do love an Indian Red, definitely the colour I would go for if I got another!
The minute you came up in my suggested channels and I saw the polo fox coupe I was like yeah tick ✅ bell and all mate. 😂 love my German classics. When I sold mine I saw a 1.3 GT, that’s when I realised I
f?£ked but you live and learn. Just glad to see them still on road. Keep it up
Haha top man appreciate it, yeah cant beat them. Hopefully have a few more classics on the channel in the future too
Nice ride. Thinking about getting a breadwagon polo myself
you should mate! ended up buying this one back after 6 years I loved it so much!
@@matimcfetridge They are lovely cars alright, and like always... people regret selling theyr old cars.
Well about the typ86c.... as hilarious as it seems, i already have some plans (if i get it). Do you reckon it would be hard to mount an Eaton m65?
@@pottasium7117 honestly couldn't tell you mate, you can get supercharged versions so no reason why not I guess? way out of my basic mechanical knowledge though haha!
Fair enough mate.
It just seems more logical (in my situation) to either swap the engine for 1,6 16v from a next get polo or try supercharging due how uncommon if not for a better word rare they are in my area/country :V.
Also whats the fun in having pre-built lego :D
Beautiful little machine. I'm collecting my mk2f GT in a couple of days. I'd recommend a GT cam and a 4-2-1 exhaust manifold 👌
Yeah wouldnt mind a spicy little cam, she already has a 4-2-1 on her though from a previous owner!
I have a mk2 facelift . The brakes are excellent I had a mk1 and they really weren 't powerfull ( the front pads weren't much bigger than a postage stamp ! ) BUT they made you drive defensively ie keep your speed down and drive at a safe distance which benefits everybody
Got a 1.3 55hp nippy and it's mint would love to upgrade to rally spec
Heater only working on 3 will be the heater blower resistor pack, you can get them from heritage parts
+tankybaby66 on order mate! Might need it over winter 😂
That's a nice little car. I would definitely upgrade the brakes because engine braking sounds like a recipe for disaster in an unexpected scenario. I'd like to get into restoring a project car but don't even know where to start, tool kits etc lol
best check back tomorrow for the latest upload then... Just go for it mate, this channel should hopefully show that anybody can do it, I will take people through everything I do! Cant beat a halfords advanced toolkit for value for money in my opinion, lifetime guarantee (as long as halfords stay around) make sure to give the channel a subscribe to keep up to date, plenty more to come...
@@matimcfetridge cheers mate I'll check it out. I've been thinking of buying a cheap car for a while now. It seems like the perfect thing to spend time on these days. I've subscribed as well and will check your new videos out 👍
I would strongly advise, cant beat messing about with a cheap car!
Your car is my car's twin! (Steel blue coupe) Anyway 3:42 A good brake upgrade are VW2 callipers, vented discs and braded hoses. You might want to consider a Passat master cylinder. Just check the brakes will fit under your wheels. 4:23 The heater shoud be really good, even on a cold day. Check it doesn't need bleeding. The fan only working on 3 is the resistor. You can get it rewound with new wire for around a tenner. 11:05 I'd get a rear wiper refitted, the rear window gets covered in crap very quickly on a wet day! 12:04 I have GT2 seats, they actually sit lower than the Polo ones, and are slightly wider. Also check your sunroof for leaks. The drain holes can block and then rot out, giving you a wet interior. 12:38 How are the foam seals in your cold vents? If you do a video on how to fix this that would be great. Also I'd be interested to see how you fix the pull handle on the rear seat squabs.
Cant beat a steel blue can you! Cheers for the advice, the seals and drain holes are all good on this car thankfully. Might keep my eye out for some gt2 seats then!
@@matimcfetridge That's good news on the drain holes. If you get chance, clear them out with an air line. The rear ones get blocked easily.
Appreciate the advice, little tips like that save a load of hassle down the line 😂
love the car mate, I had a green one as my first car. Good project looking forward to seeing it take shape. Thank for choosing to make videos on it.
Appreciate it mate, cracking little cars! Just hard to find bits for nowadays 😂 make sure to subscribe and follow the progress... looking forward to it!
Yours has a rev counter that's interesting mine just has a clock timer instead
Purely a genesis thing that mate, came on GT and G40 models also but it is factory fitted in mine 👌🏼
@@matimcfetridge What is yours? Horsepower
55 same as your mate!
@@matimcfetridge mine had a clock, changed it over to a higher spec, 20 min job
Those wheels really suit the car, 100% keep them!
They arent the worst but I think I know what would look better!
Rims suspension soon exsuast and headers i do have cam and aftermarket fuel system and some high comp pistons tjata finns go in during the winter this/next year for the bug run show here in sweden
As well i have a lip and steering wheel
Performance mods:
Newman 270 cam
G40 inlet & injectors
421 manifold + jetter g40 exhaust
Mk2 golf gti afm 1.3 calibrated + cone
8k chipped ecu
Stage 2 subframe
Solid list there, best get saving my pocket money 😂
I really want one as my first car, thanks for this video, showed me what to except !
can definitely recommend! love this car, check out the other videos to see more about them!
@@matimcfetridge haha, already watched them all, amazing channel, I’ll be sticking around for a while
Thinking of getting one as a project
Definitely should, very good car to learn the ropes on!
Hello mate good base 2f to start with I think it would look nice with clear indecaters and a hella grill 👍🏻
Thanks for watching and for the comment. Cheers mate, was my first car so glad I got her back and am able to try getting her back to her former glory! Had clear indicators a while go but went back to orange, unpopular opinion but dont know if I actually like the hella grills or not...
Don't forget to subscribe to keep up to date!
@@matimcfetridge that’s fair enough dude please could you do a video on tie tie rod ends as I need to do mine just ordered a set it would really help me out and already subscribed mate
Picked up a Polo Saloon project. Very similar to yours. It even has the Off or Full blast heater problem 😂
haha we are the lucky ones mate, at least full blast means its working!
I don't have anything😂😂 the fans dont even come on when I turn it on nothing happens
@@Georgegerrard_ it was a super quick fix for me. Was 5mins to swap the part out using a screwdriver. Hardest part was locating it and I felt stupid when I realized it was int he engine bay 😅
@@iCrazyBitch1 oh is that where it is, I've been trying to find it under the dash🤦♂️😂😂😂
Great ride!!! I ve bought the same
Good luck with it! What are your plans?
Cool vid mate, I just bought a mk2f GT in the same colour. Learnt some new facts from that vid. Where do you find all your facts from? I struggle to find info about the GT on the interwebs
Glad you learnt something! just from endless research on forums and facebook pages to be honest. Thing is with these cars.. whatever you want to do has probably already been done and documented on a forum, just got to search for it. Glad you enjoyed anyway! make sure to subscribe to keep up to date and watch some of the other videos to see more of the polo of dreams...
boiled linseed oil on the bumpers should come up a treat
Thanks for watching and for the comment. Unfortunately not that easy, it's not just faded grey it has a layer of something over it that I can't get off... probably years worth of linseed!
Don't forget to subscribe to keep up to date!
have you tried linseed oil on bumpers? The plastic dries out over time, products like back to black add a layer of stuff and don't work too well but if you rub some linseed oil into them after cleaning them thoroughly, best done on a warm day (bumper has to be 100% dry) it will soak into the plastic and revitalise it, you can do it a few times for the best effect, or put loads on and wipe it off later. works on all the exterior plastics, I do mine about twice a year and it makes a massive difference to the look of the car even with all the scuffed corners :)
Did you find any different wheels yet? I quite like yours, what size are they? I've got some bbs style compomotives, I maaay be down for swaps?
+Megan Theadora I have indeed! It looks good on everything apart from my front bumper! I have indeed got some new wheels, go check out the latest video to find out what 👌🏼
Also I have a set of mint Rocco seats I could be persuaded to sell, turns out I don't have a Recaro arse
+tankybaby66 send me a dm on instagram @mati_mcfetridge Cheers!
Great video, you're starting to find your feet 👍🏻
Haha cheers Ed!
Get some boiled linseed oil on that front bumper, should fix it right up
unfortunately its like oxidised rather than just needing to go back black, its like it has layers and layers of linseed on it which have cured hard over time !
Maybe try some white spirit!
@@miles0511 also tried! tried all sorts of cleaners (white spirit/apc/tar remover to name a few) but the only thing that seems to get it off is scratching it.... which destroys the bumper :(
Heat gun might sort it out 🤔
Tried and failed :(
Now then
Can only be that or ‘ay up’ 😂
By she’s loveleh
Cheers!