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Well, not really - but tonight I've acquired a winter hack about
R plate 2.0 8v GTi, sunroof, ABS & two airbags. newish 020 gearbox
Bought from a fellow forum member ;) today with 12 months MOT to boot.
Volcano red, with 16v wheels (I took a pic, but it's pitch black)
Should get me to work safer than the bike on the A43 at night!
Looking forward to not modding it..... but that won't happen:whistle:
http://www.seatcupra.net/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19484&g2_serialNumber=2
welcome to the site, Dont forget to use the search.
Boi Ninja
01-10-2007, 20:43
what u got in store with this one mate?
UncleFester
01-10-2007, 20:45
Can you please keep to topic - welcome to SCN ..... and do try and keep posts out of the Mk1 Leon section!
was going to say you're new to Mk2 Ibiza ownership, but then remembered you had the TT ;)
Suspension for certain, a stereo :), new tyres & probably 280's (which I have a set of)
ARB's, general servicing etc and a bit of tidying up.
was going to say you're new to Mk2 Ibiza ownership, but then remembered you had the TT ;)
Mk2 #4
6k #6
I think I have a 'thing' for these cars
mrcoyote
01-10-2007, 20:50
Welcome, but make sure you check everything on the car. Especially considering where it came from... ;)
If it had some tax I'd go out & have a better drive, but that can wait until tomorrow.
if I'm lucky I'll be allowed to keep it as a daily, and have the van for fun
you're sounding more like me everyday.... "if I'm allowed...." ;)
those were my plans for my 8v until I bought the LCR :D
this thread is useless without pics :p
http://www.seatcupra.net/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19288&g2_serialNumber=1
Apologies for the quality, it is dark
Jamin Berry
01-10-2007, 21:57
• New car posts? do we really need to read that in 5 years time? yes - we're all VERY excited that yet another person has a Cupra TDI, but in a few hours, it's just another database filler - stick it in General off topic chat so it can be sacked off in 30 days.
buhahaha
It makes it even better that you said it (albeit 3 years ago).
Source:
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=42039
Cool though. :)
Ps, didnt mean it as a dig, i lub joo m0rky!
you've taken 15 months to work out that there's one rule for me & one for the rest? :confused: :D
AlpineWhite
01-10-2007, 22:10
you're sounding more like me everyday.... "if I'm allowed...." ;)
those were my plans for my 8v until I bought the LCR :D
well i'm not complaining on that front :lol: i'll be bringing the old girl on wednesday night for the derby meet anyway :funk:
mrcoyote
01-10-2007, 22:17
is it got da boost! ;)
No! It aint got a turbo you twonk! :headhurt:
Runs and hides rather rapidly. :D
its called humour Ken. :p
m0rk, Check Dis........
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=115368
:)
mrcoyote
01-10-2007, 22:22
its called humour Ken. :p
:doh: So was my reply. :confused:
UncleFester
01-10-2007, 22:23
So is buying a Mk2 Ibiza Gti the first stage of a MLC?
Cupra Kid
01-10-2007, 22:27
So is buying a Mk2 Ibiza Gti the first stage of a MLC?
Hope not, otherwise i started mine at 21
get a garmin mount for it mark,then you can race yourself to work and back in the winter too ;)
UncleFester
01-10-2007, 22:29
Hope not, otherwise i started mine at 21
I think it might be if you've been there before :whistle: hehe
Mckellar
01-10-2007, 23:32
how about a set of nice porsche Design 90 rims for her?
suit the car :p
I think that pimp rims might not be the best idea for winter
Current thoughts are G60 steelies for the van, mk3 20V 5 spokes for the ibiza. it's all going to rotate around new tyre costs, and how many I need.
Nice :)
Good choice of colour ;)
Love the MK2 Gti's.
Scott
Looking good. Just try not to ruin this one :p
m0rk, I know someone who's after some multispokes if you're flogging them.....
great, i love the red mk2s like that, i liked toms before too. v jealous :)
great, i love the red mk2s like that, i liked toms before too. v jealous :)
yeah, same colour as his..... same source..
new tyres on, HID's ordered, alignment will come on the weekend if I don't go to work.
Headunit to be ordered up, and a thorough washing is needed!
Mckellar
03-10-2007, 23:03
What HID kit did you go with, and also, inform me if you installed them without the mk2 problem of flashing dials and dissapearing data from the MFA
will do. if it causes a drop in power I'll just amend the wiring to suit.... will just need a big capacitor across it
you just CAN'T leave them alone , can you........;)
its the effect of SCN brummy... its inevitable.
you just CAN'T leave them alone , can you........;)
it's still got orange side indicators, i'm not doing badly..... the longest they've lasted before is an hour before being junked.
needs a bloody good wash though.
Blimey ordering stuff for it already! :D
Glad to see it went to a good home, if it wasn't you it probably would've been wrecked by SWMBO!
http://www.ibizagti.fotopic.net/p40008253.html - I can see it looking like that very soon!
not yet. 24hrs time it will have a modded intake.... too quiet by far
pulled the throttle cable through so I get full throttle now
T-cut the bonnet with a mechanical polisher - looks much better now... just the rest of the panels to do now.
washed it al quite well.... will get in there with the engine cleaner on the inner arches tomorrow though
bugger
I've bought some spacers now
drilled the airbox on Saturday too, that's sounding much better since removing all that inlet crap out of the way.
mark,
you need to do a "must-do" list for new owners of Mk2's.....
1. FIt rear spacers
2. Replace orange side repeaters with clear ones
3. Remove all air intake junk
4. Drill airbox
5. Pull accelerator cable taught, providing full throttle
6......
etc
:D
yeah that sounds like a good idea!! What do people mean buy getting rid of air intake crap and pulling throttle cable taught??
yeah that sounds like a good idea!! What do people mean buy getting rid of air intake crap and pulling throttle cable taught??
I'll fish the spare parts out of the bin & take a pic
that would be schweet mOrk i just bought my 8v cuprasport gti and need all this little info as this is my first beeza.
I did have a cordie sx (1.6 version) but i sold it for a faster car and immediately missed it so i suppose i got the bug!!!
If you open the bonnet, and look at the airbox on the left hand side of the bay, there is a load of plastic cowling etc around the back of the drivers side haedlamp....
this basically restricts the airflow into the airbox....
it doesn't 'do' anything and can quite easily be removed ;)
as for drilling the airbox, have a search, it's been covered hundreds of time !!! ;)
yeah ive seen the drilling but not removing the other stuff so will have a look tonight
Thnks
yeah ive seen the drilling but not removing the other stuff so will have a look tonight
Thnks
http://www.seatcupra.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=53&Itemid=6
I remember reading that before that does help and i will be doing this once ive sorted out my engine mounts and exhaust knocking!!!!
Any other things i should od to the beeza??
buy a spare coil for when it fails & keep it in the boot
lol i had that in my cordie haha yeah i should really buy one.
Ive ordered my spacers, need to replace the side repeaters and get HIDs!!!
Well, my Spacers turned up today - fitted them (made sure they sent me ones with a chamfer) - they arrived 'next day'
My HID's also arrived - posted Monday from China.
Fitted both HID's and spacers inside 30 mins - HID's cause zero dial resetting, and I've not seen the interior lights dim etc.
best bit - they're the cheapest ones I could find - at £22..... and are just the same as the £180 set I have in my garage with the wrong bulbs
Got a linky for them HID's?
the place I bought them from has no listings, but I'll keep my eyes out
tell tell tell where did you get HIDs???
random ebay specials.... but they're not listing any at the moment
Mckellar
11-10-2007, 19:56
What make are they Mark?
I've got bosch ones and they are still playing up. :confused:
I'l get the name off the box (it's in the car at the moment)
http://www.xenonbutiken.se/ebook/Pics/allparts1088.jpg
http://www.xenonbutiken.se/ebook/Pics/kitaboveclosed.jpg
Mckellar
11-10-2007, 20:00
Looks fine! are they 6000k temperature?
Yup - I had 6000K's before, and they're the ones I wanted again
a quick run up the road in the dimpsy light around dusk left me wondering how I'd managed a week without them
Mckellar
11-10-2007, 20:03
yeah definately, i had a 1.4 with them, then when i knew i was getting the cupra, i ordered them and fitted them at the sellers house.
Couldnt go without them now, yellow light just doesnt cut it!
Will get some pics over the weekend, I need to replace the very yellow looking dim dip bulb first.
Also need to rewire the switch to run HID Dip beams with full beam, rather than switching between them
are they easy to wire up???
yeah, they did come with some instructions - but I didn't read them
undo the positive & negative terminals for the old bulb, clip into the HID wiring loom.... clip HID wiring loom together & it's all OK
Mckellar
11-10-2007, 20:34
yeah, they did come with some instructions - but I didn't read them
possibly because the instructions were in japanese, like mines were.
no, all in english (not engrish)
pleasently suprised I tell you
H1's ?? why didn't yo ujust buy two sets ;) 1 for main, 1 for dipped....
:lol:
Definitely post up a link if you see them again....
£22... is that inc p&p ????
A "must-do" list for new owners of Mk2's.....
1. FIt rear spacers TBF
2. Replace orange side repeaters with clear ones POLO ONES OK?
3. Remove all air intake junk NOT TOUCHED YET
4. Drill airbox NOT DONE YET
5. Pull accelerator cable taught, providing full throttle HMMMMMM, Now theres an idea....
6......
etc
:D not a bad idea for a proper thread :whistle:
Mckellar
11-10-2007, 20:50
you could add soooo many to that list...
do a seperate thread then and we can all add to it!!!!
H1's ?? why didn't yo ujust buy two sets ;) 1 for main, 1 for dipped....
:lol:
Definitely post up a link if you see them again....
£22... is that inc p&p ????
No, there's carriage on top, but all in it was sub £43 delivered.
Winter hack cars don't need too much investment - all driving in traffic etc anyway, so not 'much' chance to use
I forgot how good spacers are.
how wide spacers you running on the rear??
what fitment are the HIDs for the beeza??
Mckellar
11-10-2007, 21:16
H1 for the gti.
id imagine - 15mm spacers?
only reason asking bout spacers i got 20mm ones coming and 10mm ones and got mk3 cupra rims on coilovers and wanted to know how the 20mm ones will sit on the back i.e. will i need arches rolled??
I got quite a heavy sound system in the boot so i dont want it slammed on the rear jus sittin above the tyres by a finger really would this be ok??
There is some 'bosch' HIDs from china on ebay for £50 with p and p included maybe ill try these??
H1 for the gti.
id imagine - 15mm spacers?
correct on both counts
you havent got urs slammed tho have you mOrk?? How do the wheels sit under the arches with the 15mm spacers?? Will i need my arches skimmed for 20mm spacers
The GTi is on std springs
there's nothing to really skim off the arches though.... it's kinda structural
on the other car (when it was on 16*7 rims) I don't think 20mm spacers would have cleared the arch
http://www.seatcupra.net/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5146&g2_serialNumber=6
what do you mean by wouldnt have cleared the arch??
I think the tyre would batter the rim/lip of the arch if you run 7"+ wheels & 20mm spacers & normal tyres (and lowered)
lol so the mk3 cupra alloys + 20mm spacers = battered arch lip!!!
That why i bought the 10mm ones as well will they be ok??
Mk3 20VT rims like I run on it now with 20mm spacers should be OK if you're on 195 section tyres, might catch periodically on bumps though.
205's caught all the time on my old cordie coupe when that was lowered though
10mm hubcentric?
i believe they are 10mm hubcentric i am waitin for them to be delivered bought them off of greg on here as well as the 20mm ones.
I am running 195 tyres mate
clear indicators procured:)
http://www.seatcupra.net/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19484&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.seatcupra.net/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19487&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.seatcupra.net/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19493&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.seatcupra.net/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19494&g2_serialNumber=1
http://www.seatcupra.net/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19498&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.seatcupra.net/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19501&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.seatcupra.net/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19504&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.seatcupra.net/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19507&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.seatcupra.net/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19508&g2_serialNumber=1
http://www.seatcupra.net/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=19512&g2_serialNumber=2
couple of bits of rust on the slightly warped bonnet, and a little on the nearside arch. easily sorted out though.
eagle eyes will notice the lower bumper 'grille' is missing (it's in the boot) but I'll pick a new one up at some point
UncleFester
13-10-2007, 15:53
Warped ..... it's definitely in need of some alignment - otherwise it looks ok, paint is a bit flat - weekend with a PC would sort that :) Front left bumper area looks skewed too?
mate if you find out a price for the lower grill and foglight covers give us a shout as im looking for some in red!!
looks alright for a winter hack.... tart it up and do the usual 'mods' and it'll be a smart motor... and shouldn't actually cost anything when it comes to sell it again in the spring ;)
looks alright for a winter hack.... tart it up and do the usual 'mods' and it'll be a smart motor... and shouldn't actually cost anything when it comes to sell it again in the spring ;)
that's the cunning plan. aside from servicing (which is next) I don't expect to loose money
Ill have the coin to buy a project in the spring......special SCN price :whistle:
Any updates on this then dude?
Ollie
Not really. engine mounts need beefing up, and I'm undecided what brakes to put on - but the car is purely functional.
my money pit is going to get almost 2 weeks work on it over the next 3 weeks as I use up holiday, so my 'pimp my vario' thread will be where it's at (hopefully!)
hi mork, you seem to be the right man to ask, im running compleatly standard, not lowered and running the white ronals. will 20mm spacers each side be ok? ive accuired some and would like to use them? any info will be great!
cheerz
Mckellar
16-11-2007, 11:23
20mm is fine, especially if youu havent lowered it. which i assume you'll be doing?
my porsche ones were 25, but that was to reduce a ridiculously high offset of 52, so brought it down to ET27, no bother.
they bolt straight onto your original hubs using small allen key nuts, then you out the wheel back on over the spacer where the ring is and all the holes should align correctly.
cheers david, so will they still be fine once its lowered? i wont be 'slamming it' down, lol
Mckellar
16-11-2007, 11:35
yeah should be fine mate, even if you get catching issues its as simple as selling the 20s and buying some 10/15mm ones, but if your not lowering after -60mm you'll be fine.
cheers buddy, could they be skimmed down slightly smaller anyway?
Mckellar
16-11-2007, 12:09
No, because the adaptors have rings on each side to hold onto:
inside > the hub
outside > the wheel
cant be slimmed, just need to get another set.
I assume you know you need longer bolts?
no the set ive got has 8 holes and a set of small bolts, the small bolts bolt the spacer to the hub. the other four holes is where i assume my wheel bolts bolt into? would that be correct? sorry if its a bit dim, and 20 questions! lol
Mckellar
16-11-2007, 12:37
yes, small allen key bolts bolt directly onto your existing hub holes (where the wheels would usually bolt onto.
Becuase i bolted porsche wheels on, i needed thicker and longer bolts, i dont know how it works with standard spacers, if you just directly bolt the wheels to the spacer with original bolts or if you need to longer ones, someone like Mark (m0rk) will know as he has spacers on his vario.
Hope this helps a bit.
mine bolt right through to the disc, using long bolts - but I did have 20mm with about -60mm drop on my coupe & that caught a lot. 15's should be fine though
the ones ive got are 20mm, my wheels should bolt to the spacer the same as it did to the hub tho, without using longer bolts, shouldnt it?
when i get some coilovers i wana drop the back about 50mm, will this still rub?
cheers
gonna be doing the rears after winter.. (still got those estorils to put on) so will be kicking them out a fair bit, methinks
I would guess so. bolt the spacer to the hub, then the wheel to the spacer - use enough copper grease, and make sure and make sure some more that the spacer is secure.
I think they'll still catch though.
okey dokey, how low could i go before it will catch? any ideas?
just spoke to a local chap (mechanic) and he asked about my car and what mods im doing. i told him panel filter and so on. i then said about the spacers and he believes that they are not any good for the car. is this correct?
cheers
ibiza_95
17-11-2007, 14:42
theyre not beneficial to the car in anyway but looks, and will help you in renewing your rear bearings but not a major issue
oh right, is the 20mm a bit of an over kill? only wanted 15mm ones but couldn't find any hubcentric ones, i want sum that bolt to the hub, and the wheel to the spacers. thats what mine are like now but i 20mm. :confused: :blink:
dunno what to do
Jamin Berry
17-11-2007, 16:42
theyre not beneficial to the car in anyway but looks, and will help you in renewing your rear bearings but not a major issue
They help the handling. And people have had them on for years and had no problems with bearings.
bluenose
17-11-2007, 16:45
oh right, is the 20mm a bit of an over kill? only wanted 15mm ones but couldn't find any hubcentric ones, i want sum that bolt to the hub, and the wheel to the spacers. thats what mine are like now but i 20mm. :confused: :blink:
dunno what to do
Check out my reply (and pics) to you in your coilover thread.
I've got the Weitec GTN kit, lowered approx 30mm from original Cupra height and now fitted with Delta Mics 20mm hubcentric spacers (spacers bolted to hub, then wheels bolted to spacers).
I've had no rubbing issues, with or without passengers.
ibiza_95
17-11-2007, 17:47
They help the handling. And people have had them on for years and had no problems with bearings.
Yea, sorry i meant mechanically wise theyre not beneficial... my bad
thanks bluenose, yours is how i need mine. cheerz everyone
Oh well, in the market for some glass now after some kids (I presume) chucked a golf ball through the drivers side rear window.
bit of a pisser, and I'm glad that there's a dispersal order in my area, so there's no groups of kids, else I think I'd go on a shit kicking exercise.
sorry to hear it mate, fecking kids
if they were theives they missed out on:
CD Tuner Head Unit
Ipod Shuffle & iTrip
£100 Nike Sunglasses
So I'm fairly sure it was kids lol
Cupra Kid
21-11-2007, 18:56
Oh well, in the market for some glass now after some kids (I presume) chucked a golf ball through the drivers side rear window.
bit of a pisser, and I'm glad that there's a dispersal order in my area, so there's no groups of kids, else I think I'd go on a shit kicking exercise.
they probably been stabbed outside new look by now, thats what happened to the last group of scrotes that were in northampton when i was there......
i suppose it was a bonus that ur gear was nicked tho mork
Yeah, it's only £60 - so not too bad
One of my neighbours has a dented bonnet from where someone's jumped on it, and another has their hyundai covered in dog shit.
Some pissed up kids I suspect... the neighbour who's bonnet is dented is seathing.... he will kick someones teeth in tonight I suspect
i know i would be out there with a bit of 4"x 2" and be playing rounders
is it an opener? or a fixed one?
will pop down the scrappy on Saturday morning and see what they've got in ;) can bring it with me on Saturday night if you're going, or I can drop it in on my way past if you're not....
i suppose it was a bonus that ur gear was nicked tho mork
i hope you're not suggesting that m0rk claims on his insurance for the things that weren't stolen ?!? ;) :lol:
it's an opener - it'll be replaced by Friday I hope anyway - thanks for the offer.
I'll not be claiming for anything that was in the car.... hell it'd almost make it a total loss anyway if I put some effort into the claim
Glass ordered, could be fitted today, but I'm at the hospital all day instead.
So they're coming out tomorrow morning.
They did put the caviat in that if it could be repaired, then that's what they'll do, so I told them to bring a big tube of superglue, and to be good at jigsaws :D
:thumbup:
did you make sure they knew it was an opener ?!? I can see them turning up with a fixed closed one !!! ;)
Direct Line / Autoglass get a thumbs up from me.
called me at 9am saying they had (the right) glass in stock & can they fit it now? I'd just got to the hospital with Lorna, so put them off - they said "how about this evening?" booked 5-7.
However, I'm back early as all went well & called them up & he's coming out.
MIght be water tight by dew point tonight!
good to know ;) Moved to Direct Line last month when they gave me a quote that was 50% less than the renewal quote from Tesco!
:thumbup: on the hospital trip
Cupra Kid
22-11-2007, 17:40
Much better than my previous employers then, i was forever apologising to customers and trying to find out why people hadn't turned up. I worked for RAC Autowindscreens
The Autoglass guy turned up, and did the lot in the dark - replaced all the hinges, and handle at the rear, all new bolts too.
Hoovered it up 'enough' and was done quickly.
Well happy. Might go for a run out tonight to 'dry' it out a bit
Jamin Berry
22-11-2007, 19:31
You should have taken the opertunity to change to plastic.
You're missing the point - this isn't my 'car' this is a method of getting to work
Changing to plastic would just limit it's appeal for when I sell it in about 4 months.
I remember reading that before that does help and i will be doing this once ive sorted out my engine mounts and exhaust knocking!!!!
Any other things i should od to the beeza??
sounds familiar!
new engine mounts and semi fixed zorst now, but dont think that knocking will ever fully go, just the way it is!
correct on both counts
15mm with standard bolts?
stopped using my 20mm spacers due to issues with bolts and stud conversions. maybe I need to get some 15 or 10mm ones and use the standard bolts if they are long enough?
no, you must use long bolts
no, you must use long bolts
what length for 10mm spacers?
does bill still do these or where else can I get them?
bill sells studs, which you glue in & cut down. I can't remember how much they are, but that's what I have on the vario
thanks mark, but been there done that x2 sets, had issues with both so took them off the car along with spacers, so would need bolts really if i was to get 10mm spacers - do they do hubsentric ones, as could sell my 20mm ones on here I guess.
the ones I bought are hubcentric, I'll see if I can find the link & email it to you
boring update....
I'd pretty much slicked my front tyres, so I've fitted the 5 spokes from the van.
they're staying :D much prefer them
The ronals clear my 312's on the van anyway, so all's good
I have a huge box of bits to fit now
top mounts, wishbones, ball joints, rod ends, thermostat
I was going to do it today, but I remembered that if I'm taking the wishbones off I'll snap the ARB link, so I'll order a pair tomorrow to get that sorted
GSF parts are shit & don't fit I decided after 1) their HT leads are wrong & expensive b) the rotor caps are shit & don't work.
otherwise it's doing OK. thermostat is required because I don't think it has one, or if it does it's stuck open.
not broken down once, or failled to start... might even do some polishing stuff at some point
mrcoyote
03-02-2008, 21:26
GSF parts are shit & don't fit I decided after 1) their HT leads are wrong & expensive b) the rotor caps are shit & don't work.
Now where's Tom to say they're not? :whistle:
Mckellar
03-02-2008, 22:04
No water Leaks Mark? haha
hey mork, are the arb links offset on yours? i had trouble getting a set
Boi Ninja
03-02-2008, 23:52
also did u manage to fit that mk2 golf solid front engine mount that u bought? interested to see what kinda mod u done to fit that as the mk3 golf or even mk2 ibiza ones are very hard to find at that price.
hey mork, are the arb links offset on yours? i had trouble getting a set
they are, I'll see how I get on today & let you know
No water Leaks Mark? haha
seems OK now, I think I might have caused it by not shutting the door
also did u manage to fit that mk2 golf solid front engine mount that u bought? interested to see what kinda mod u done to fit that as the mk3 golf or even mk2 ibiza ones are very hard to find at that price.
Mk2 golf just won't fit, however I've drawn a solid mk3 one, just need to work out how to make it economically
Boi Ninja
04-02-2008, 09:00
Mk2 golf just won't fit, however I've drawn a solid mk3 one, just need to work out how to make it economically
any chance i can get a copy of them plans? ill see if i can go somewhere and get one fabricated.
or are they strictly hush hush? ;)
what about welding the original?
Anymore update on your car? Decided to keep it or is it on its way soon??
Ollie
Still got it, probably until July I think
Had a slightly interesting time recently where the bonnet catch let go (it wasn't properly shut)
http://www.seatcupra.net/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=21537&g2_serialNumber=2
Now looks like
http://www.seatcupra.net/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=21547&g2_serialNumber=2
It's growing on me, but I'll just ebay it with a low reserve come the summer
ouch! At least you didnt come off worse, the other guy I know who's bonnet did that hit a tree!! Shame, it looked tidy before. Did the windscreen cost you much??
Ollie
Just £60 excess, bonnet was a £40 job from ebay.
live & learn etc - so I've got bonnet pins for the vario :)
warren_cox
14-04-2008, 20:22
still can't believe you got away with that!!! the roof is now slightly ummmm ....unique!
Hows the roof looking?
Let me know when your getting shot of it ;)
driveforward
14-04-2008, 20:35
Yikes!
How fast were you travelling at the time?
Yikes!
How fast were you travelling at the time?
National Speed limit road :whistle: so somewhere around 70
was OK when I was in the slipstream of a van
rich.h44
14-04-2008, 21:08
Dam bet that was scary,dose look kind of good tho!are you geting anything 2 replace it?
Hopefully the vario will be legal, but I'll be riding to work through the summer
rich.h44
14-04-2008, 21:13
Vario all the way!whats not legal about it?
disconnected rear brake lines, handbrake cables needed, front tyres, tie rods
need to start the engine :)
wipers need fitting, washer bottle & pump need fitting. spanner check.
MOT/Tax/Insurance
cash outlay is minimal, but long hours at work, and pretty much "feeling shattered" all weekend means I just can't get the time.
can't wait though.
rich.h44
14-04-2008, 21:24
Bloody hell,well good luck hope its sorted soon,id luv 2 c it 1day
Well that's fixed that.
Today someone ran fairly lightly into the back of me 5-10mph tops - didn't brake, since he was fetching stuff from his passenger footwell as we crawled through traffic to get to a roundabout.
No matter, it's not major damage - but some paint is damaged and tailgate lifted
http://www.seatcupra.net/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=24758&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.seatcupra.net/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=24764&g2_serialNumber=2
easy DIY fix, but since I was going to put it up for sale in a little under 2 weeks it seems fitting that I 'go through insurance' since someone else is paying to repair it. In all reality it'll be written off. So that's a lot easier :)
pick up a rental tomorrow, so that'll get a hard life :D
rofl
*eh.. maybe theres a Cat 'C' somewhere in need of TLC ..........
:D
They dont take kindly to rear bumps do they.
Are you going to buy it back from the insurance?
basically I'm thinking of buying it back from the insurance, and selling to anyone that 'wants' it at cost +£100
and for the £100 they get tax til October (and MOT) 3/4 tank of fuel and about £150 of spares that are likely to be useful....
I have no further use for it, plus I'm expecting £500 from the insurance - luckily my neck isn't twinging, so I should be happy riding for the rest of the year, maybe buying something later in the year again.
fancy a project , young Jenk? ;)
Must restrain myself :happy:
If I wasnt thinking of getting a westie, I would seriously consider taking it off your hands.
Jenk.. even by your own admission you missed your 2 at Pod....
and with GTI up soon ,plus the other shows through the summer......
:D
rich.h44
19-05-2008, 18:54
thats bad but good at the same time!you sure your neck isnt hurting?lol
I think some cow is off to pastures new....
thats bad but good at the same time!you sure your neck isnt hurting?lol
Having had two proper shunts it's OK so far. see how it goes tonight though... that'll be the acid test.
I think some cow is off to pastures new....
that'd be the good option :)
spares package includes:
2x Koni dampers
2x Wishbones
2x Balljoints
2x Rod Ends
2x Front Top Mounts
1x Thermostat
2x Front hub carriers
1x Dizzy cap
4x HT Leads
1x Coil (maybe..)
what would be next inline for you then mate?
What sortve money you think insurance companys going to be wanting for it?
What sortve money you think insurance companys going to be wanting for it?
Somewhere between 10 & 25% of the payout, so £50-£125 I guess
what would be next inline for you then mate?
I'll certainly be riding my bike for the summer, it can be a nice ride - then I might see about a 16v again, or finish my vario (preferred option)
So looking at £225 for what is almost a driveable car yeah? Hmm now how to get insurance on it at 19.
Cupra Kid
19-05-2008, 19:41
Somewhere between 10 & 25% of the payout, so £50-£125 I guess
I'll certainly be riding my bike for the summer, it can be a nice ride - then I might see about a 16v again, or finish my vario (preferred option)
Finnish the vario, would be a huge waste if you didnt
Finnish the vario, would be a huge waste if you didnt
Oh, it will be... luckily I am able to have two cars :) plus the sensible "household" car
rich.h44
19-05-2008, 19:52
vario all the way!
Cupra Kid
19-05-2008, 19:53
Get this as a stop gap, with the bits you have spare it'd be great.
http://i22.ebayimg.com/08/i/000/f1/78/6fd1_1.JPG
Get this as a stop gap, with the bits you have spare it'd be great.
http://i22.ebayimg.com/08/i/000/f1/78/6fd1_1.JPG
as long as it was dark.
Not a fan or the big sx graphic down the side i'm afraid
Is it going cheap then?
Ollie
Cupra Kid
19-05-2008, 20:59
£60 bid so far as i remember
Well, there's a split in the boot skin behind the bumper. Not daylight, but you can see it.
Anyway, they'll be "in contact" at some point to sort a settlement
However, I picked up my Rental car today. £0 excess... so I care even less about this one.
Shame that it'll be parked outside ken's house for a bit, but I've lucked out (again) and have a Mondego ST TDCi 153bhp 295lbft overboosting DIEsel. I just went out to 'test' it - and I can report that it's going to get a hard life...
haha last time i got a courtesy car it was a 1.0 litre panda that had speed wobble when I was passed by other cars! Wish they had given me something with some guts!!
Ollie
rich.h44
20-05-2008, 18:23
what you got out good?any pics?
amusingly my insurance company is on both sides....
They're going to settle "cash in lieu" so the car won't even be on the register.... but I still want to get shot - because I 'need' something else
huh
What does cash in lieu mean? Does that mean they give you less cash and let you keep the car?
Ollie
more cash, it's not going thru my policy
Ah sounds like a good deal then. How much would the car cost to repair out of interest?
Ollie
not a lot.... lock needs repositioning & some small paint where it's cracked... it won't be 'as new' but it'd mean you can shut the boot without slamming it.
Insurance are obviously going to base their quote on fixing everything (including the inner boot panel)
crazy isnt it.... less damage on that really than my one , yet it gets paid out on....
driveforward
22-05-2008, 13:12
but I still want to get shot - because I 'need' something else
....?
I'm intrigued, please tell more :yes:
I was going to sell it anyway... I just fancy something else. I do low miles in the work car so mpg isn't an issue.
I've even consider a 4.0 V8 Lexus (since they're like a grand)
is there no other seats your interested in doing work on?
Oh yes... Toledo V5's are in budget for a hacker. but then it needs to be saleable - and the reason they're so cheap is because nobody wants them
Cupra Kid
22-05-2008, 19:22
VR6 golf/corrado/vento/passatt
Ive been thinking of trying to get my hands on a pretty cheap corrado that I can have as a project.
Cupra Kid
22-05-2008, 22:44
someone say Rado???
:D:D
Yeah i have a secret fetish about them....... been looking for a VR with aircon in decent nick for over a year now! Its the active spoiler and the general stunning looks.
Which is why it would suit m0rk doing bugger all mileage, as long as he doesn't wreck it like everything else he lays hands too ;)
lol.... glad Im not the only one that has a hankering for a Rado.. really must get one as a project at some point
:D
Ha think everyone is. I know I am too.
VR6 is what i'd want
Ollie
Rado's are cooler than pengiun piddle!
V8 Lexus Soarer is it m0rk? Nice motors but expensive if they go wrong.
AlpineWhite
22-05-2008, 23:15
Ha think everyone is. I know I am too.
VR6 is what i'd want
Ollie
I think it would need a little extra. Anyone for a bit of forced induction action?
I did think of keeping this for a fleeting moment...
http://i27.tinypic.com/xda814.jpg
but only for a fleeting moment....
;)
V8 Lexus Soarer is it m0rk? Nice motors but expensive if they go wrong.
but cheap enough in the first place to be disposable...
VR6's are just on the outside cost of disposable, but anything ~£1k I am happy to run for a few months & gain no return on really
warren_cox
23-05-2008, 08:46
Audi Coupe 2.6/2.8
http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=705785169
or Audi S2 estate if your feeling slightly flusher:
http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=706599385
Initially went looking for this, but its £8k on AT. They're a nice enough car, but not that nice.
http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=711837860
projectgingawar
23-05-2008, 10:59
Yeah i have a secret fetish about them....... been looking for a VR with aircon in decent nick for over a year now! Its the active spoiler and the general stunning looks.
Which is why it would suit m0rk doing bugger all mileage, as long as he doesn't wreck it like everything else he lays hands too ;)
I used to have a g60 corrado. it was an amazing car. 212 bhp and 300 lb/ft of torque![B)] all done by 5.5k revs! 0-60 in 8 seconds (only did 55 in second gear) but 60-120 took only 4 seconds! and it revved out at 155 mph! one of the best handleing cars i've ever had and with the body being made by karmann and not VW it didn't rust much. i miss it very dearly!:cry:
http://pistonheads.com/sales/525888.htm bit cheaper than a grand up for sale buy a guy from uni who i know. its nice inside and the ride is lovely too.
Well I'm still beating about in the rental Mondeo ST while the 'third party' pays, and messes about not even getting me my valuation.
pretty funny when I called them today, and got the hire car bill & told em that it's cost them about 75% of what the cars worth in hire car fees alone so far....
No matter, maybe they'll cut me a cheque soon & I can sell the Ibiza (which isn't on the register & won't be)
And we wonder why our insurance costs so much, its all a mess about. Handed a hire car back after having a bump a few years back and there was still thousands worth of credit on the hire.
Hows the ST? Look great motors.
comfy cruiser... has some overboost thing, but to be honest it's not a bad car (funny seating position!)
I can justify 'having' it due to not wanting to have the boot broken into (you could pull it open if you were he-man) and get damp from the split in the floor.
I'm not claiming any PI, mainly because I've had two proper shunts & my necks not that bad... so I see that running about in an ST for three weeks is their way of "making it up to me" for having a dopy driver run into me :)
Ken overheard my convo with them on Saturday on the way through belgium, I was quite concise with them when they told me the guy that bumped me didn't think there was any damage...
All they need to do is see your car, I cant belive people try and get out of it. They should get a mark on there record for being a mess about that hikes up there insurance........thats a good idea! Took me a whole year to settle a claim, silly fool got points and a fine in the end which pushed the insurace through........if it wasnt for that it would have took longer still.
Ford make a nice car nowadays, well put together and handle sweet. Has the tdci got the recaros?
Ken overheard my convo with them on Saturday on the way through belgium, I was quite concise with them when they told me the guy that bumped me didn't think there was any damage...
Was he wearing the same acme X-ray specs when he was looking where he was going through the footwell?
Mckellar
03-06-2008, 23:35
Ive been thinking of trying to get my hands on a pretty cheap corrado that I can have as a project.
How much you willing to spend, i may be able to get you what you're after.
David.
Well, I called the insurance company today & got told what they'd offer me for the car that I bought in September, with 12 months MOT, but since needs 2 tyres, top mounts & has a matt black bonnet, and dents in the roof and an MOT in a few months... :(
needless to say, adding 7k to the already "high" mileage leaves it at 110k almost exactly - I didn't hold out for a high settlement especially given "private poor" on Parkers was valuing it at £435, and I think Glasses was £380
it really leaves me with no option, but to sell it (buyer lined up)...
any guesses on what they offered?
If its cheaper than what i got mine for, i'll be peeved..
Then again.. my mileage is way lower than that
:)
*Edited to say my car is two years younger, though..
C'mon Mark, Spill the beans :confused:
Cupra Kid
04-06-2008, 21:27
£300
rich.h44
04-06-2008, 21:34
£320
Well, I paid tom £750 for it in September
Third party will pay me £810 for the car, and I keep it - and it doesn't go on the register... and I sell the car for £x00
I grudgingly accepted their first offer :D
rofl..
your happy, Im happy
:D
Yup, its effectivly paid for itself:D
Effectively being the operative word
;)
now I can't decide what to buy instead.... so much choice out there
rich.h44
04-06-2008, 22:27
thats grate spend it on the vario
Get a passat 1.8t and big turbo it.
thats grate spend it on the vario
Cash isn't an issue with the Vario, the problem I have is working long hours @ work
rich.h44
04-06-2008, 22:35
i no how you feel,what about a passat estate? pick the 1.8t up for £1300 now on a t plate
The list 'so far' is:
MX5/Eunos - highly saleable, good retained value - it can't loose any more money!. but it's old, and parts are not cheap
Arosa - Cheap to run, maintain etc. Small tank, but I don't do miles in this one
Puma - Cheap to run, maintain - unknown qty, but based on Fiesta's, and there's loads of them
BMW Compact - :w4nk:, but RWD
Sadly a Pisrat for lil old me to get to work in is overkill... we have the Mitsi Colt for doing miles in
Not sure what else? MGF... bit unreliable & shit looking, but RWD
whats the feasability of an Arosa/lupo with something like a G40/g60 for a stealth sleeper/ track missile?
Another Mk2? Mk3 Golfs seem to be going cheap too, doubt you would loose any money on that?
Ollie
rich.h44
04-06-2008, 22:54
arosa sounds good
arosa sounds good
I'm sure I've seen one of those that runs 2 x 20vt engines
That might be fun
Ollie
I'm sure I've seen one of those that runs 2 x 20vt engines
That might be fun
Ollie
the Mad arosa from Croatia or somewhere over that way!
i read that thread somewhere about that, with a grin from ear to ear..
golf g60 rallye remove the front drivesahts and make it rwd.
driveforward
04-06-2008, 23:30
..remember what you said after we fitted the suspension to the Arosa!? I think you should take it a spin now it's all finished and aligned ;)
rich.h44
05-06-2008, 05:47
I'm sure I've seen one of those that runs 2 x 20vt engines
That might be fun
Ollie
dam that sounds good fun!infact that sounds amasing!running 350bhp each aswell!! never mind the lambogini's bring on the vayron!may need traction control in the arosa though!
the Mad arosa from Croatia or somewhere over that way!
i read that thread somewhere about that, with a grin from ear to ear..
It's actually running 2 x 24v VR6 engines :D
Tas over on E38 ;)
m0rk, how about a 1.6SX Cordy ??
cheap to run, and enough poke to get you from A to B easily enough....
Cheers Andy
Couldnt recall if it was on Ed or on one of the Cleaned/Lowtuners sites
:D
The list 'so far' is:
MX5/Eunos - highly saleable, good retained value - it can't loose any more money!. but it's old, and parts are not cheap
Arosa - Cheap to run, maintain etc. Small tank, but I don't do miles in this one
Puma - Cheap to run, maintain - unknown qty, but based on Fiesta's, and there's loads of them
BMW Compact - :w4nk:, but RWD
Sadly a Pisrat for lil old me to get to work in is overkill... we have the Mitsi Colt for doing miles in
Not sure what else? MGF... bit unreliable & shit looking, but RWD
Missus has just had a mk2 xm5, cracking little motor. If I cant get insurance on a westie I would seriously think about a mk1 as a toy. Cracking thing about them........roof off in seconds! non of this fandangled electric poop.