Volkswagen Polo 1.2L GT TSI : Official Review

corvus corax · 6th December 2021, 18:13

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I wanted to check with other owners: is the observation of 2sec delay before the car creeps (I've since tested and noticed this multiple times on my car) normal or is there something actually off?

If you have access to VCDS you can find it out for yourselves.
https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techn...utch-wear.html (VW DSG: How to check the DQ200's clutch wear)

PrisonMike · 6th December 2021, 19:55

Hi guys

Can anyone recommend a good tyre shop/showroom in Mumbai?
I am looking at getting a new set of rubbers for my car, along with changing the stock 15" to 16". I was wondering if anyone had some recommendations for places with a good selection of rims and tyres around the city.

Thanks!

bhushan08 · 7th December 2021, 18:12

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Originally Posted by corvus corax

If you have access to VCDS you can find it out for yourselves.
https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techn...utch-wear.html (VW DSG: How to check the DQ200's clutch wear)

Thanks. Getting this checked. Don't have VCDS but this is a good reason to get it!

Is the 2-3 sec time lag before creep mode observation correct?

corvus corax · 7th December 2021, 18:47

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the 2-3 sec time lag before creep mode observation correct?

In my 20k run car it is instantaneous. However, it has a new flywheel in place. So might not be accurate for its age.
I think you can ask your SA to perform a clutch adaptation. Hopefully, that will solve your issue. To read more about this, please go to https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techn...gearbox-7.html (DSG, demystified! All you need to know about VW's Direct-Shift Gearbox)

SLK · 7th December 2021, 18:47

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Originally Posted by bhushan08

I wanted to check with other owners: is the observation of 2sec delay before the car creeps (I've since tested and noticed this multiple times on my car) normal or is there something actually off?

My car has always had that lag too, maybe it has slightly increased over the years Or since I bought the Octavia, I notice this more, because the Octavia doesn't have any lag!. But I'm sure that Polo's DQ200 never responded like Octavia's.

As far as creep speed is concerned, the creep on the Polo was never fast enough for creeping in traffic. I will have to check on the exact creep speed. Will update next time I drive it.

BTW my car is now going to be almost 7 years old - and done 70k+. Still rocks

GeeTee TSI · 8th December 2021, 19:39

I've always felt the generic plastic valve caps to be an eyesore and had tried out a few metal ones over the years. In a fit of indulgence, got a set of original VW OEM brass valve caps for my GT TSI.

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Lovely knurled finish and quite heavy too!

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PrisonMike · 10th December 2021, 00:04

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Originally Posted by GeeTee TSI

I've always felt the generic plastic valve caps to be an eyesore and had tried out a few metal ones over the years. In a fit of indulgence, got a set of original VW OEM brass valve caps for my GT TSI.
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Lovely knurled finish and quite heavy too!
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Looks lovely!
Can you post a few pictures of it after fitment?

Papillon · 12th December 2021, 10:55

Dear friends,

Please suggest me an OEM reverse parking camera for my early 2018 GT TSI in Bangalore. Enquired from VW Bangalore in North Nagavara but they said no genuine VW camera (from Vento, Ameo etc.) will fit the GT.

Please help with suggestions along with approximate cost.

Thank you.

GeeTee TSI · 12th December 2021, 17:48

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Originally Posted by PrisonMike

Can you post a few pictures of it after fitment?

Irony is that I could not procure the valve caps earlier and it sits on aftermarket Momos

TJ02 · 13th December 2021, 15:43

Hi,

My polo gt is due for 3rd service. Recently noticed there is some weird noise coming from left side of the bonnet. This happens when I am accelerating seems to be some vibrating noise or turbo whining. Can anyone suggest what I should be looking out for or has experienced similar kind of issue?

PrisonMike · 3rd January 2022, 13:16

Hi guys,

Happy new year to all!

I just wanted to ask for the sake of general knowledge, if the 'pshh ppshh' sounds coming from the shocks are a common occurrence with the GT? Especially at night, the sound seems to be quite noticeable. I just wanted to rule out any possible issues that may be causing it.

Thanks!

PearlJam · 3rd January 2022, 13:26

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Originally Posted by PrisonMike

I just wanted to ask for the sake of general knowledge, if the 'pshh ppshh' sounds coming from the shocks are a common occurrence with the GT?

Yes, I remember reading about this being normal, couple of times in this thread. Mine makes the same sound from day 1. It's not intrusive at all, though - you can only hear it when it's very quiet outside.

KapilD · 3rd January 2022, 14:42

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Originally Posted by PrisonMike

Hi guys,

Happy new year to all!

I just wanted to ask for the sake of general knowledge, if the 'pshh ppshh' sounds coming from the shocks are a common occurrence with the GT? Especially at night, the sound seems to be quite noticeable. I just wanted to rule out any possible issues that may be causing it.

Thanks!

Happy New Year mate!

Yes this hissing sound is common to the front suspension. You can hear this any time of the day, as long as traffic is not constantly honking

, if you drive with your windows rolled down and go over speed bumps. The rebound on the suspension always give this sound.

PrisonMike · 5th January 2022, 00:56

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Originally Posted by KapilD

Happy New Year mate!

Yes this hissing sound is common to the front suspension. You can hear this any time of the day, as long as traffic is not constantly honking

, if you drive with your windows rolled down and go over speed bumps. The rebound on the suspension always give this sound.

Thanks for clarifying that man, appreciate it!

Another issue I noticed is that whenever there is a period where in the car has been sitting stationary for more than 3 days, there is a loud clanking sound the second the car moves forward when I release the break after shifting to D. Sounds as though the brakes are frozen in place or something.

Is this something to worry about?

novice · 5th January 2022, 08:33

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Originally Posted by PrisonMike

Another issue I noticed is that whenever there is a period where in the car has been sitting stationary for more than 3 days, there is a loud clanking sound the second the car moves forward when I release the break after shifting to D. Sounds as though the brakes are frozen in place or something.

Is this something to worry about?

The same happens to my car if I parked it on tiled surface with wet tires or when surface is wet. I think it is the case of tires getting glued to the surface as water dries up.

It is not a problem at all but your conditions may differ.

6th December 2021, 19:55	#6872
PrisonMike BHPian Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Bombay Posts: 117 Thanked: 130 Times	Re: Volkswagen Polo 1.2L GT TSI : Official Review Hi guys Can anyone recommend a good tyre shop/showroom in Mumbai? I am looking at getting a new set of rubbers for my car, along with changing the stock 15" to 16". I was wondering if anyone had some recommendations for places with a good selection of rims and tyres around the city. Thanks!
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8th December 2021, 19:39	#6876
GeeTee TSI Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: KA01 Posts: 1,246 Thanked: 2,729 Times View My Garage	Re: Volkswagen Polo 1.2L GT TSI : Official Review I've always felt the generic plastic valve caps to be an eyesore and had tried out a few metal ones over the years. In a fit of indulgence, got a set of original VW OEM brass valve caps for my GT TSI. Lovely knurled finish and quite heavy too!
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12th December 2021, 10:55	#6878
Papillon Newbie Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Bangalore Posts: 21 Thanked: 18 Times	Reverse Parking camera for 2018 GT TSI Dear friends, Please suggest me an OEM reverse parking camera for my early 2018 GT TSI in Bangalore. Enquired from VW Bangalore in North Nagavara but they said no genuine VW camera (from Vento, Ameo etc.) will fit the GT. Please help with suggestions along with approximate cost. Thank you.
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TJ02 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 156 Thanked: 194 Times	Re: Volkswagen Polo 1.2L GT TSI : Official Review Hi, My polo gt is due for 3rd service. Recently noticed there is some weird noise coming from left side of the bonnet. This happens when I am accelerating seems to be some vibrating noise or turbo whining. Can anyone suggest what I should be looking out for or has experienced similar kind of issue?
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PrisonMike BHPian Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Bombay Posts: 117 Thanked: 130 Times	Re: Volkswagen Polo 1.2L GT TSI : Official Review Hi guys, Happy new year to all! I just wanted to ask for the sake of general knowledge, if the 'pshh ppshh' sounds coming from the shocks are a common occurrence with the GT? Especially at night, the sound seems to be quite noticeable. I just wanted to rule out any possible issues that may be causing it. Thanks!
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