mk2 8v Ibiza Cupra - it's almost over [Archive] - SEAT Cupra.net

AlpineWhite

03-01-2008, 15:51

<< Scroll down for pedal box replacement step-by-step >>

Edition 38 2008 pics on page 3

Suspension change finished - p7

Well, I've had my Ibiza for a year (give or take a few days), and I've never put it all together in one place. So, at the 12 month point (and with exams looming), I think there's no better time!

Well last January, i decided to move on from my 22k mile mk2 Golf. I didn't want to put the extra miles on, and it was dawning on me that although it was very low mileage and drove like new, it was, unfortunately, a rusty nail. So after seeing the ad on here, I took a trip up to Derby to look at the Seat. Unfortunately on the way back to Bristol, the gearbox on the golf let go - but that's a story for another day!

Minty on the outside, soft on the inside!
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF0938-2.jpg

Between January and the summer, it was given new front wheel bearings, tie-rod ends, ball joints, front discs and pads, 1x CV joint, a radiator, 4x Goodyear Eagle F1, a new exhaust system and the usual oil changes / service! Other than the tyres & exhaust, the all work was done with the help of friends! Oh, and also the infamous pedal box problem reared it's head, so that was bolted too!

In various states of undress:

Taking the old rad out, for the third time after ECP kept supplying the wrong part......
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSC00024.jpg

Wheel bearings etc etc (Yes, we carried on working on it in the snow. There's a pic floating about somewhere with the angle grinder making sparks while the snow falls!)
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSC03317.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSC03318.jpg

All this was building up the main event of the summer - a trip to the alps for me and two others (+ mountaineering kit) in the 'biza. Happy to report that it got there and back with no problems. And performed in fine style on the mountain pass that we went up and down half a dozen times :D

At the top of the road was the village & campsite we were staying at, at the bottom (25 miles, ~50 minutes) was the town where we got supplies & petrol from. Unfortunately we ended up at the campsite with almost no petrol and had to go down idling wherever possible. The two guys in a van behind us commented that for someone with no petrol, I was going at a fair rate (given that the Ibiza disappeared from their sight). What can I say?!

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF1919.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF1924.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF1960.jpg

AlpineWhite

03-01-2008, 15:51

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF1938.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF1933.jpg

In the Boloigne (sp?) ferry port. Nearing the end of it's near-2000 mile adventure. Dirty on the outside and smelly on the inside, after we slept in it after missing the last ferry at night. The most uncomfortable night of 'sleep' i've had in a long time.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2013.jpg

Thanks again to all those offering advice before I went!

Then it was on to Edition 38. Despite the standardness of the car, it was welcome on the club stand. Some great people & cars on the SCN stand, I thought. And as most of you know, we won best club stand - I'm looking forward to this year's show already!

Before the show I fitted a new set of rub strips to cover the gluey mess that the old ones left. It was pulling the lacqeur off when I tried to take the glue off, so a new set of rub strips was the student's solution :p

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2173.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2180_2.jpg

Since then, it's not had much done to it, other than keeping it on the road with my student's budget!

It's currently in for the MOT with an ABS problem, hopefully will be back on the road tomorrow.

JamesE

03-01-2008, 16:16

looks in very good condition matey!!

i think it looks better with the strips on aswell.

Pics of the alps are awesome!!!!

James

AlpineWhite

04-01-2008, 10:06

Thanks James,
The photos are flattering it a bit I think - there's a fair bit of rust on the rear arches. I agree that it looks better with the rub strips, especially as none of the other plastic parts have been colour coded. It's a bit less slab-sided with them on I think. Alps were fantastic, some great driving roads round there!!

C11PRA DC

04-01-2008, 11:16

Great pics! - I'd like to do a trip to the alps!

How'd your brakes cope!!

Running a car on a budget I think creates some of the best experiences/memories!

DC

AlpineWhite

04-01-2008, 12:15

Hi DC,

When heading downhill, they did start to fade quite badly. But, it wasn't significant until the 4th or 5th successive hairpin, braking from probably 35-55mph each time. And this was probably 35 minutes out of 50 or so, although there were enough stretches of road for the brakes to cool.

I wouldn't want to do a more demanding road without an upgrade to say a decent set of 280's. But bear in mind, it always had me and at least two passengers in it.

I really recommend you do it - but make sure you've got decent brakes and tyres etc etc!

Running on a budget certainly keeps it interesting! Not having a huge budget certainly makes you think about where money should be spent.

AlpineWhite

15-04-2008, 08:44

Cleaned up for GTi Spring Fest and on the SCN stand again :)

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2216.jpg

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rich.h44

16-04-2008, 19:05

Look a nice car and a grate road trip aswell

AlpineWhite

16-04-2008, 20:46

Thanks Rich

Yeah it was an awesome road trip, would deffo recommend the roads over there. Although we have some good roads here too, the Peak district is not far from me and can be quite entertaining when it's not full of tourists.

Brummy

16-04-2008, 21:09

looked pretty good to me up at Pod the weekend, Anthony
:D

Toledo Widow

16-04-2008, 21:19

It looks so neat and tidy whenever I see it.

The colour is starting to grow on me too. Perhaps I need to see it again in sunshine to really appreciate it.

Ibiza125

16-04-2008, 21:31

Nice story of the car! Can't wait to take my car for a run over to Le Mans!! :headhurt:

Like the car ;) If I were you I would get the weights taken off the outside of the wheels and get a kind mate to balance them again with sticky ones :funk:

AlpineWhite

17-04-2008, 12:09

Brummy, Toledo Widow,

Thanks guys :) Just don't look too closely next time!

I wasn't convinced by the colour either when I got it, but it's really grown on me now.

If I were you I would get the weights taken off the outside of the wheels and get a kind mate to balance them again with sticky ones :funk:

That is a good idea, the weights on the outside are a bit ugly. Unfortunately the alloys have a fair bit of corosion so it's not really a priority! I quite fancy a set of Ronal multispokes for it when these tyres are worn out - a while off yet though.

Ibiza125

17-04-2008, 22:09

That is a good idea, the weights on the outside are a bit ugly. Unfortunately the alloys have a fair bit of corosion so it's not really a priority! I quite fancy a set of Ronal multispokes for it when these tyres are worn out - a while off yet though.

Well I happen to have 2 sets. They are both in need of a refurb, white ones more so (paint flaking in some place), black ones are alright just a bit of curbing. Think I am keeping the black ones though.

AlpineWhite

18-04-2008, 11:14

White could be quite nice, but like I said, it's going to be a while until I can think about changing the wheels, think that sorting out the rust and a drop will come first!

Cheers anyway!

AlpineWhite

06-06-2008, 15:58

Quick update,

The pedal box is finally broken, so I've just ordered a new pedal box, clutch cable and all the other parts from SEAT. Once the parts arrive (Tuesday) I'll be changing the box over. Keep an eye out for pics / guide on this thread :)

Also managed to get hold of a pair of unused 15" wheels, so they'll be going on at some point this summer when it's time for some new tyres.

The stig 2

09-06-2008, 12:21

What is required to bolt the pedal box to help the life of the welds.. i was thinking bout doing this???

andyj

09-06-2008, 12:31

Nice car matey :D

But then I'm slightly biased being the previous owner !!!! :lol:

AlpineWhite

09-06-2008, 13:40

Stig2

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/pedalbox.jpg

This should help you mate.

Andy,

Yeah, you may have a slight bias! Should be there for the Derby meet next weds, providing the new pedal box goes in ok. got plenty of time to do it so should be alright..... famous last words?

AlpineWhite

12-06-2008, 07:50

Well I started the pedal box yesterday. As promised, here's a step-by-step of what I did. I'm writing this up as I go along, so bear with me if some of it is unneccesary or if I get some of it wrong!

1. Access to the pedals

I removed the driver's side glovebox (just pull it upwards and outwards) and the plastic tray underneath it. It's held in by two screws (arrowed).

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2238.jpg

I also took out the driver's seat. It's only held in by one bolt at the front after which point it lifts out.

2. Remove the steering wheel

Firstly the airbag has to come out (the battery must be disconnected for this). It's held together by two allen head screws at the back of the wheel.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2240.jpg

Once these are undone the airbag unit is loose. It comes away from the steering wheel but there's an electrical connector which just pulls out. The airbag should be stored with the padded side up, according to the manual.

At this point the steering wheel nut (24mm) must be removed. Also, there was another connector from the airbag that has to be unclipped. This was hidden in some foam padding:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2244.jpg

3. Remove the stalks

There are three black screws which hold the stalks on. Then, make sure all the connectors are undone - i kept finding more of them! Once they are undone the stalks just slide off the steering column and you will be left with something like this:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2249.jpg

4. Remove the steering column

At the base of the steering column is a rubber guard, held in by two plastic nuts. Take these out:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2250.jpg

You'll then have clear access to a plate with two nuts on it. Undo these, being careful not to drop them into the hole where the steering column disappears into....

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2251.jpg

Once the nuts are undone, the plate comes away with the two bolts.

That's as far as I got yesterday afternoon. The next step is to remove the shear bolts that hold the steering column frame in.

AlpineWhite

12-06-2008, 17:23

Shear bolts are now out. I tried the method of driving them around with a chisel but it wasn't working for me. I ended up using a dremel to cut the heads off. The washers then fall out with a knock and the rest of the bolt is very easy to remove.

Then the steering colum will drop down, but I couldn't remove it completely because of the wires going up into the column.

No pics from today.

Next step: Remove the brake shaft from the pedal. The Haynes manual talks about a special tool fabricated from an exhaust bracket, so this should be interesting!!

AlpineWhite

13-06-2008, 14:38

Update:

Stuck with getting the pedals off the pedal box itself. It's only a retaining clip that needs to come off but it's got me foxed.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2261.jpg

Any ideas on how to remove it?

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Clutch Cable

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Decided to turn my attention to the clutch cable after getting wound up by the pedal box itself. It's a fairly simple procedure:

1. Release the cable end in the pedal box (mine was already off)

2. Compress the boot at the clutch release arm, secure with the white plastic tie that's already on the cable. Remove the end of the cable from the clutch release arm.

3. Remove the wiper blades and scuttle panels. I also took off the wiper assembly to give better acess to the hole in the bulkhead which the cable goes through.

4. In the cabin, the cable is fixed to the pedal box by a clip with two lugs. I used a screwdriver to push one of the lugs back and release it from the pedal box.

The new cable doesn't have this clip on it. I used a pair of molegrips to hold the cable and pulled the clip off:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2259.jpg

Don't damage it, you'll need to put it on the new cable if you've not bought another one.

5. Pull the cable out into the engine bay.

andyj

13-06-2008, 14:42

ah, it's one of those 'special' retaining clips.... ;)

looks like one of the ones where you have to lift one side of it, and then slide it back.....

on the one in the pic, try lifting the left hand side of it (away from the shaft) and then slide the clip towards you away from the pedal box.

Andy

AlpineWhite

13-06-2008, 15:03

Yep a 'special' retaining clip, it's just making me look 'a bit special', if you catch my drift!

I'll give it a try.

Cheers Andy

AlpineWhite

13-06-2008, 15:36

Got that one off, next is the brake pedal. It's another retaining clip:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2262.jpg
Not a great photo I know.

I've removed all the bolts securing the pedal box as I can. It's got some movement but it won't come out. The only things I haven't done yet is remove the brake pedal and disconnect the brake pedal from the brake shaft.

Unless there's an obscured nut / bolt somewhere?

andyj

13-06-2008, 15:45

same principle I think..... lift the tab on the right, to the right (unclipping it from the small tab coming from the left) and then I think it should slide away from you.....

AlpineWhite

14-06-2008, 09:41

Clutch cable continued:

Refitting is much the same as removal! As the plastic clip was quite well fastened to the old clutch cable, i put a bit of araldite around it to make sure it stays on in use. Feed the cable through from the engine bay into the cabin, putting the rubber seals in place as you go. Easy.

Pedal Box:

That clip did NOT want to come off yesterday afternoon! Just ordered another one from VW (part number 1H0721159) just in case the old one should have an encounter with my new Dremel this morning :D

Edit: Got it out!

After this i pulled out the shaft that the clutch & brake pedals pivot on. This reveals another 13mm nut behind the brake pedal. It's the most obscured one yet, I used a 3/8ths ratchet but maybe a ratchet spanner or a 1/4in ratched would be easier. Now the pedal box is loose, save for a little plastic clip holding some wiring to it. I still haven't done the plastic lug that the brake pedal is attached by; i read elsewhere on here that the pedal box can be removed without taking it off. We shall see!

AlpineWhite

14-06-2008, 17:27

The pedal box was also stopped by a little plastic tie that tidies up the wiring - shown below. This can be pushed out with fingers or a screwdriver.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2266.jpg

The pedal box can, as written elsewhere, be removed without taking off the brake pedal connector. I carefully pulled the brake pedal through the large hole in the pedal box.

And it's out :D

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2271.jpg

Side by side with the new pedal box:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2269.jpg

Note that the design is the same, except for the tab that holds those wired mentioned earlier in this post. I'll have the new pedal box reinforced before putting the new one in.

Failures on the main body:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2272.jpg

The 'bolt hole' is from where i'd previously bolted the two parts together.

And the corresponding bit that broke off!

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2273.jpg

The current state of play in the car:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2268.jpg

AlpineWhite

16-06-2008, 20:45

I've now had the new pedal box reinforced:

As supplied by SEAT

From above:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2237.jpg

From below:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2234.jpg

As modified

From above:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2276.jpg

From below:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2277.jpg

I'll start re-building the pedal box again tomorrow. Only big problem I can foresee is putting the clutch spring back in.

Also bought myself a 13mm ratchet spanner, should make life a lot easier when it comes to putting it all back together!

Mckellar

17-06-2008, 11:47

nice work Anthony.

I'll be doing the pedal box on mines soon enough, mines has a "temporary fix" its stiff, squeeky and driving me mad, so its time to get it rebuilt properly now.

How much was the pedal box and clutch cable from SEAT?

Regards, David

AlpineWhite

17-06-2008, 12:19

Hi David,

S6K2721335H Clutch Cable £27.62
S1H0721169A Bracket £3.33
S411417549 Shear Bolt £1.82 ea, x2 = £3.64
S6K2721115D Bracket £62.38

Net £96.97
VAT £17.97
Total £113.94

The £3.33 bracket is the plastic clip for the brake servo, I haven't used this as I managed to get the pedal box out without removing the brake pedal.

Mckellar

17-06-2008, 13:35

Is that normal price or "trade" ?

My mate will be able to get me it through the trade as he's a mechanic next door to SEAT in Glasgow.

THanks for the part numbers, makes it a hell of a lot easier

David

AlpineWhite

17-06-2008, 15:11

That's retail mate.

Pedal box is now back in, just struggling with the over-centre spring. After that, all that remains (in theory) is putting the steering column etc back in, and we should be away....

I'll be mighty unhappy if I get it going again and there's no petrol at the pumps!!

AlpineWhite

17-06-2008, 17:31

I think i've made a mistake when putting the pivot shaft back on.

On the 'inside' part of the pivot shaft, there's the brake pedal and a plastic tube. The plastic shaft is asymmetric, it's got a plain section and a section with two sets of plastic ridges. I think the section with the two sets of ridges is where the support bracket (that comes up from the firewall) should go, and the steering colum should clip onto the plain section. As it stands I can't get the steering column on far enough, it needs to go down about another cm.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2282.jpg

AlpineWhite

17-06-2008, 18:24

Ok, I have made a mistake!

Hopefully it'll all be back in one piece tomorrow!

AlpineWhite

17-06-2008, 20:55

Clutch Over-Centre Spring

1. Position the pedal end of the spring onto the pedal
2. Use an open-ended spanner (I used 12mm) to compress it slightly and push it up the metal wall towards the pedal box. It will get stuck in a gap between the two.
3. Use a screwdriver to lever the spring end onto the pedal box. By positioning the end of the screwdriver on the pedal box, it almost acts as a rail when you pull on the screwdriver.

AlpineWhite

19-06-2008, 15:10

The plastic tube was on the wrong way round. The correct orientation is shown below:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2295.jpg

New shear bolts in:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2296.jpg

And all back together, save for the plastic cowling:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2297.jpg
I cleaned the steering wheel too - 8/9 years of sweat and grime was unpleasant! Much better now....

Finished!

Conclusion: It's a job that can be done if you have the time and patience. None of it is technically difficult, it's just very fiddly.

Also I have to say a big thank-you to Fl@pper - your advice and help has been invaluable!

AlpineWhite

23-06-2008, 21:02

AlpineWhite

23-06-2008, 21:20

And then onto Inters 2008. We went on the Sunday and joined the clubstand.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2346.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2364.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2382.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2384.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2395.jpg

OllieL

23-06-2008, 22:19

Hey dude pictures look good. Hope you had a good weekend too, was nice to get some pictures.
Sorry about the slow trip home. My fuel light was on :(

Ollie

Brummy

23-06-2008, 23:36

Cracking 'How-To' guide Anthony.. might take in part of that myself, I need to refit the airbag ribbon into its hoden withing the steering wheel at some stage, so wil poss have a quick browse at the part of your guide that covers the removal of the steering wheel
:)

CraigW

24-06-2008, 18:32

A couple of us (Ollie, Sean and myself) met up the night before inters and took a few snaps. Most of them were slightly out of focus - these are the best of them.

I used Meg's stage 1 paint cleaner, 2x coats of Autoglym SRP, 1x coat of Autoglym EGP and a coat of Poorboy's Nattys Blue paste wax. I'm fairly happy with the result :D

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2318.jpg

How mint is that kiwi car!! :drool: Looks absolutely immaculate. Doesnt look like it has a faded panel or anything.

Whats the Autoglym EGP?? I use alot of the Autogylm stuff (have the valet case) and Im impressed with it, I just havent saw or used the EGP stuff.

AlpineWhite

24-06-2008, 19:48

Brummy,

hope it's of some use mate.

Cruiser87,

I'll let sean comment on fading paint ;) It's greg's old car, and yes, it's very tidy.

EGP is 'extra gloss protection'. It's basically a sealant that's applied between the polish and wax stages. It protects the paint for a bit longer than just wax on it's own.

CraigW

25-06-2008, 18:54

I'll let sean comment on fading paint ;) It's greg's old car, and yes, it's very tidy.

EGP is 'extra gloss protection'. It's basically a sealant that's applied between the polish and wax stages. It protects the paint for a bit longer than just wax on it's own.

I think I will try and get some of the EGP. My local Halfords didnt have any the last time I was in or I would have definetely picked it up.

AlpineWhite

25-06-2008, 20:50

Well I can't really say if it's worth it or not as it's only been on a week or so. But the SRP & EGP combination seems to be fairly well regarded, considering it's fairly inexpensive and readily available, from what I've read on detailingworld.

AlpineWhite

10-08-2008, 17:43

Sneaky preview of my half cleaned engine bay - hopefully to be finished for E38 this year.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSC00024-1.jpg

Yet to be done: clean all the pipes properly, replace a metal water pipe and paint the engine block black.

crezz

10-08-2008, 18:13

good going, give the oil cap a rub down and a lick of paint!

AlpineWhite

10-08-2008, 21:45

Yeah I might do, that'll probably be quite low on the list of 'things to do' - going to drop the oil and coolant so that I can do the pipework and block first. Still got the pass side chassis leg to do too.

OllieL

12-08-2008, 09:43

Looks nice buddy - done a really good job there

Ollie

andyj

12-08-2008, 10:03

Coming along nicely mate :)

You may also want to look for a proper 8v air-box ;) the one on it is a 16v one I think.... hence the 'inlet' with the duck tape and cable-tie over the end !!! :D (couldn't be bothered to find a replacement when I had it, so just used the duck tape as a 'temporary' solution..... ;) )

The 'inlet' is where the Idle Stabalisation Valve connects to the airbox on the 16v! The 8v doesn't have an ISV, it works using the throttle body ;)

crezz

12-08-2008, 17:58

aplinewhite, is yours the one with s10eat number plate? if so i saw you first thing this morning on m5 1bout 7-15. i wasnt in my beezer, i was in a 4x4 pickup with a trucker hat on

AlpineWhite

12-08-2008, 20:11

Yep, that'll be me :) What are the chances?

You up in this neck of the woods often?

AlpineWhite

12-08-2008, 20:13

Andy,

Is it really? Never knew that. I've seen other 8v engine bays that look the same except there's another smaller pipe going into the bit that's gaffa-taped off. Are we sure the 8v and 16v boxes are different?

PS, changed it from silver tape to black :happy: less noticeable that way!

Think i have your pics from the ad saved somewhere, might pull out the one of the engine bay, i didn't take any 'before' pics.

AlpineWhite

12-08-2008, 20:17

Looks nice buddy - done a really good job there

Ollie

Ta mate. You going to E38? I can do you a cd with all the inters pics if you like - easier than uploading them all?

crezz

12-08-2008, 20:40

not up there often, you probably would of spotted me if i was in my beezer, it was pointless me waving as you wouldnt have a clue appart from mental young lad with big van driver trucker hat on driving a pick up! lol

had a long old journey from home to tamworth-lesceter-derby- nuneaton and home again...long day

andyj

12-08-2008, 21:00

Well, I think their different..... :confused:

I've got the original pics at work if you want them... just drop me a PM with your email addy, and I'll ping them over to you in the morning ;)

AlpineWhite

12-08-2008, 21:43

Found it :)

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/engine.jpg

Martin M

12-08-2008, 21:47

Your rocker cover looks good :) engine bay is very clean too!

AlpineWhite

12-08-2008, 21:50

Thanks Martin, I'm quite pleased with the rocker cover. I wasn't sure whether it would look right when it was off the car.

Well, I think their different..... :confused:

Just had a quick look on Vagcat, it says:

air cleaner
/ ABF
(1) 6K0129607H

air cleaner
/ AGG
(1) 6K0129607R

So it seems they are different.

AlpineWhite

31-08-2008, 20:41

Edition38 2008

Pics from this weekend below!

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2432.jpg
One of the best Seats around (and Rash's Mk4 :D)

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2424.jpg
Winner's ride height, thanks to Brummy for beer can placement...... Tractor stance defined?

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2429.jpg
Cleaned

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2438.jpg
Finished engine bay

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2413.jpg
Finished engine bay again

Cheers,
Anthony

Cupra Kid

31-08-2008, 23:18

What did you use to clean the engine bay, mines nice and dirty and want to clean it up.

Brummy

31-08-2008, 23:26

Anthony, one decent thing about the high ride on yours, you weren't driving over the field thinking you were going to tear your front bumper (or worse) off every two seconds
and that engine bay is spotless!

:D

andyj

01-09-2008, 09:08

the old girl scrubs up alright ;)

top marks for the effort thats gone into cleaning the engine bay...... I know what condition it was in before you started ;)

AlpineWhite

01-09-2008, 17:55

Thanks guys :)

Brummy, yep, no worries on the field. Maybe, just maybe, that'll change for next year!!

Paul, I used the following:
-Autoglym engine & machine cleaner, Tetroclean (this is really nasty stuff - wish i could find more of it!!) and some foaming degreaser from the same people who make WD40.
-Small nylon brush and a toothbrush
-Various rags, water sprayer
-High temp engine paint for the block and cam cover
-Meguiars vinyl care for the pipes.
Be warned, it takes a lot of time!! Once I'd started I felt I had to finish the job....

Andy, it was worse than in the picture on the last page!! It's basically 'all good' - just covered in 9 years of muck!!

OllieL

05-10-2008, 14:17

You moving on now then mate??

Ollie

AlpineWhite

05-10-2008, 15:39

You moving on now then mate??

Ollie

Hey mate,

Starting to think about, yeah. I don't expect the plate to sell straight away so I'm just trying to give myself some options.

MOT and insurance are up at xmas so I'll wait until the new year, at least. Early Leon Cupras and Octavia VRS' are coming down to around the £3k mark now and insurance is comparable with the 8v. Wouldn't leave me with any money to sort out any future problems mind!

Something like a Leon Cupra or an Octavia VRS would be ideal for the 15k a year commuting I'll be starting in the summer, and I can get myself something else as a toy (mx-5 possibly)

Equally I might end up keeping the mk2 for another year! :D

Ant

OllieL

05-10-2008, 16:20

Keep it!!
If the plate sells then you don't really need to sell the car - keep it for fun!!!
If u get an early leon you have to get the face lift bumpers on it!!!!! and that will cost you some money!!

Mk3 Cupra Ibiza??? There is one on the forsale section for cheap with reasonable milage. Has a black bonnet which is pretty cool too

Ollie

Cupra Kid

05-10-2008, 16:56

Something like a Leon Cupra or an Octavia VRS would be ideal for the 15k a year commuting I'll be starting in the summer, and I can get myself something else as a toy (mx-5 possibly)

Equally I might end up keeping the mk2 for another year! :D

Ant

I'm going to be doing similar next summer which is when i will have to sell mine :(
I'm looking at early Leons, Toledo's and MK4 Golfs as a bigger car and 5 doors would be an advantage. Probably going to have 2.3 V5 over the 1.8T's as they go wrong less, are cheaper to buy and about the same on petrol on my work run. Although i'm not ruling the 1.6 16v out completely if the fuel situation starts to worsen again.

It will be a shame to finally leave the MK2 club but the cars a lovely original low miler and i don't want to ramp miles on to it, so hopefully it'll go to someone whose an enthusiast and only goes out for the odd blast.

AlpineWhite

05-10-2008, 18:14

That's why I'm thinking VRS instead. I think it's a bit better looking than the leon in standard trim - most people couldn't tell the difference between the Cupra and a 1.4. Only problem is, there don't seem to be as many Octys around. Both the Leon and the Octy have 180bhp instead of 150 in the Golf. Maybe an A3 1.8T if I can find one!

It would be a shame to leave the mk2's behind, they're great cars - but if I have a weekend toy I think I'd quite like something a bit more 'focused' with rear wheel drive.

Saw that mk3, think it would need as much spending on it to get it how I want it as just buying a standard mk3. I'd want to take out the tints, replace the wheels and paint the bonnet..... Wouldn't rule out a mk3 though, they're approaching the £3k mark too now.

Paul,
Yours does look mint!

Anthony

CraigW

05-10-2008, 20:09

I'm going to be doing similar next summer which is when i will have to sell mine :(
I'm looking at early Leons, Toledo's and MK4 Golfs as a bigger car and 5 doors would be an advantage. Probably going to have 2.3 V5 over the 1.8T's as they go wrong less, are cheaper to buy and about the same on petrol on my work run. Although i'm not ruling the 1.6 16v out completely if the fuel situation starts to worsen again.

It will be a shame to finally leave the MK2 club but the cars a lovely original low miler and i don't want to ramp miles on to it, so hopefully it'll go to someone whose an enthusiast and only goes out for the odd blast.

Well I may be interested to take it off your hands next summer. I really want a white gti and it being an 8v is good aswell as I use my car everyday. So the fuel wont be that big an issue. Then that way I would be able to transfer alot of the stuff over from my 1.4 to the gti.

Cupra Kid

06-10-2008, 13:32

No problem mate, all my SEATS come for sale on here first.

AlpineWhite

06-10-2008, 15:30

No problem mate, all my SEATS come for sale on here first.

I'd rather pass it on to someone who'll look after it. Don't particularly want to see it run into the ground after all the time & money I've spent on it.

Unfortunately cars like the mk2 are old enough that just about anyone can afford one.

Cheers,
Anthony

andyj

06-10-2008, 15:41

No no no....... Don't do it.. ;)

No no no....... the missus would kill me if I bought it back... :lol: ;)

AlpineWhite

06-10-2008, 18:14

:p

Go on Andy, you've got plenty of time to bring her round. Mention a track / weekend toy in passing, plant the idea

Who knows what cars might present themselves for sale in a few months time ;)

OllieL

09-10-2008, 23:39

Andy wasn't it your mate who bought his old cordy back off ebay. Is that the normal thing to do in club ice cavern?

Ollie

andyj

10-10-2008, 11:02

Yeah, Pete bought his old Corcy back off Ebay !! :lol:

that was after selling me his old LCR, and then buying an identical replacement.... then when I sold the LCR, I sold Pete the wheels back that were on it when I bought it, to fit to his new one.... :confused:

AlpineWhite

03-11-2008, 20:50

Tiny update:

Thanks to some mild abuse (you know who you are ;) ), I've given in to peer pressure and bought these:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSC00046.jpg
Spax nitrogen spring/shock set - thanks to Martin M!

Will be going on the car sometime in January when I can get a policy that will allow a few mods. And yes, this means the Ibiza is getting a stay of execution, for the time being :D

Cupra Kid

03-11-2008, 22:54

Should help with the handling loads, i'm not to keen on the standard MK2 setup, feels like it could let go at any point once you get to higher speeds (60+). However i vowed to keep her original :)

AlpineWhite

04-11-2008, 09:59

It should be a slight improvement on the standard setup. Give it a couple of months and we'll find out!

OllieL

04-11-2008, 23:32

GOOOOOOOD LAD!
Whats the drop likely to be on those bad boys then?
Will be looking a lot more like it matey!!
Give me a shout if you want a hand fitting them, might be up in the boro around and after christmas

Ollie

AlpineWhite

04-11-2008, 23:41

Should help the looks and the handling! Don't know exactly what the drop is, maybe an inspection of the part codes on the shocks will reveal more info?

Anyway, this is how Martin's car stood on 16's (shamelessly stolen from his ad)

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a282/burnandstartagain/20vt%20project/Project20VTPart2016.jpg

So I think it's probably somewhere around 40-60mm drop.

Might give you a shout re fitting them, you put the Jackson Tuning ones on yours?

Ant

Brummy

04-11-2008, 23:52

Tony.. abuse? WHAT ABUSE?
;)

result fella...
you know you gotta PRAISE THE LOWERED :)

AlpineWhite

05-11-2008, 09:11

:) Can't wait to get em on the car.

OllieL

05-11-2008, 12:41

Yeah put some fk's on the 1.4 too. Have a guide for a polo somewhere, but its pretty much the same for the ibiza.

Ha Praise the Lowered - Shall I get my Dad to sort him a sticker now John

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q76/OllieL85/DSC02432.jpg

So when you getting some proper wheels then Ant?? (And so the banter begins again)

Ollie

AlpineWhite

05-11-2008, 13:54

Definitely up for a sticker! Let me know how to get hold of one mate. No rush mind, will look a bit daft when it's still in tractor mode.

Proper wheels.... can't win can I :p Going to start with some spacers for the back end with the current wheels, got a good 10k left of the Eagle F1s!

Maybe some mk3 Cupra alloys, Compomotive MO's?

OllieL

05-11-2008, 15:36

Ha
My Dad had them made, can give you a shout next time I'm in town if you like.
Ha well you didn't think the abuse would stop there did you?? Glad you've taken the plunge though buddy, will be looking sweet soon enough

Ollie

Brummy

05-11-2008, 15:42

Only those with proper low stance can be in the 'clique' Ollie ;) ... now.. wheels you say.. Oi... Ant !!!!
:D

AlpineWhite

05-11-2008, 15:56

Yeah, fair enough, didn't expect it to stop here! Let me get the bodywork sorted before I start splashing out on wheels though! Suggestions welcome of course.....

Ollie - let me know when you're next up this way mate!

OllieL

05-11-2008, 23:47

Paint the arches with brown hammerite, should match your paintwork fine ;)

Then get some shiny rims on it, stand back, and smile :D
Don't get me started on rims again, you will get pm's off me for weeks when I find new sets ;)

Ollie

Toledo Widow

06-11-2008, 08:26

Paint the arches with brown hammerite, should match your paintwork fine ;)

Then get some shiny rims on it, stand back, and smile :D
Don't get me started on rimming again, you will get pm's off me for weeks ;)

Ollie

Bites back comment about Ollie trying to involve Ant in his rimming fetish. :ban:

Toledo Widow

06-11-2008, 08:27

Ant what shows/ meets are you planning on making next year only i'm really looking forward to seeing all these changes in the flesh so to speak.

Brummy

06-11-2008, 09:02

Paint the arches with brown hammerite, should match your paintwork fine ;)
bwahahahaha!!

Don't get me started on rims again, you will get pm's off me for weeks when I find new sets ;)

Ollie
Believe him ,Ant.. he WILL !!:whistle:

Brummy

06-11-2008, 09:04

* then again, I now have three sets of rims..... i really need to sort them out.
:(

AlpineWhite

06-11-2008, 10:35

Paint the arches with brown hammerite, should match your paintwork fine ;)

Cheeky git! :happy:

Brummy, maybe i'll hang fire on rims for the time being ;)

Tolly,
Hoping to do similar shows to last year (ultimate dubs, spring fest, inters, e38) but not sure if I'll be able to go to all of them. Certainly it will be lowered for UD, wheels will probably follow at a later stage.

OllieL

06-11-2008, 16:39

I have set of rims you can throw on for ultimate dubs if we can get a few mk2 on the go (though thats dependent on my rims fitting)

And I'm only quoting the colour of your car from the DVLA

Ollie

AlpineWhite

06-11-2008, 17:26

Well if your mk3 wheels have nothing better to do for the day :) Cheers

Yeah, logbook says brown :( It's copper, dammit! Copper!

AlpineWhite

06-11-2008, 22:35

Ant what shows/ meets are you planning on making next year only i'm really looking forward to seeing all these changes in the flesh so to speak.

Tolly what shows are you planning on? Was it Spring Fest, Inters and E38 for you in 2008?

Ant

EnGbudd

07-11-2008, 00:44

Im gonna try make it to next years edition and maybe ultimate dubs would like to see you guys there :D

Toledo Widow

07-11-2008, 08:42

Tolly what shows are you planning on? Was it Spring Fest, Inters and E38 for you in 2008?

Ant

Ant I'm not planning on doing any shows next year cos it all depends on bubba and hubby co-operating. I would like to do Spring Fest, Inters and Ed38 again but it really is a case of playing it by ear.

Maybe I'll arrange a Coventry meet and try to get you to come to that ;)

AlpineWhite

07-11-2008, 08:55

Ah.... I forgot that baby might make it difficult to get to the shows!

Matt,
You not been to a show before? Well worth going to a couple if you can make it :)

Toledo Widow

07-11-2008, 09:20

Ah.... I forgot that baby might make it difficult to get to the shows!

If you say you'll look after bubba then I will deffo make it to one of the shows. But you will have to change nappies and feed the baby etc. I basically would arrive, hand over bubba, enjoy my day then have bubba back and come home. Sound ok to you? :p

AlpineWhite

07-11-2008, 09:23

Let me think about that for a minute..........

uuuumm......

Toledo Widow

07-11-2008, 09:58

Let me think about that for a minute..........

uuuumm......

T'is ok. You'll get all the equipment you need as well as full instructions. I wouldn't leave you in the lurch like that.

AlpineWhite

07-11-2008, 10:08

Well in that case, count me in! :)

NOT!

Toledo Widow

07-11-2008, 10:10

Well in that case, count me in! :)

:D :D

NOT! :( :cry:

EnGbudd

07-11-2008, 15:18

Ah.... I forgot that baby might make it difficult to get to the shows!

Matt,
You not been to a show before? Well worth going to a couple if you can make it :)

nope never been to one, well not with my car that is. Would love to go to as many as possible lol.

projectgingawar

09-11-2008, 21:55

OllieL i've just blody noticed what that's a vid of in your sig! love it!!!

AlpineWhite

19-12-2008, 12:14

Straight through the MOT yesterday :funk:

A few advisory points which will make for a bit of a project in the new year.

New shocks going on at the end of January with a bit of luck!

andyj

19-12-2008, 12:26

:thumbup:

Nice one matey ;)

AlpineWhite

19-12-2008, 17:27

:)

Haven't had any problems with it for a few months, save for a dead battery.

Also had a rethink on selling it, decided I'm probably going to keep her until this time next year. Had it two years in a couple of weeks time - normally struggle to get further than 18 months!

mikey gti

21-12-2008, 19:07

nice car mate i just bought a kiwi color one same shape

AlpineWhite

21-12-2008, 21:26

Cool, there's loads of info in the mk2 section for when you get the inevitable problems ;)

EnGbudd

05-01-2009, 21:52

Hey dude, just wondered if you fitted them coilovers you got? interested in seeing what it looks like lol.

AlpineWhite

05-01-2009, 22:35

Didn't expect to see my thread up here when i clicked on this section! No, I've not had a chance to fit them yet, got a whole load of coursework and exams coming up unfortunately. Hopefully I'll be able to bring an update at the end of January or beginning of February.

They're fixed, not coilovers, by the way. And I'm quite excited to see what it'll look like (and drive like!) with the new suspension :)

EnGbudd

05-01-2009, 22:46

No i remembered you did the pedalbox, i was just wondering something, so i came to the thread :D

are they fixed at 40 mm or lower?

AlpineWhite

05-01-2009, 22:55

No i remembered you did the pedalbox, i was just wondering something, so i came to the thread :D Cool :D

They're fixed, but not sure how much. 40 or 60 is the best guess! There was a picture on page 5. It's going to be a decent drop, that's for certain.

EnGbudd

05-01-2009, 22:57

Haha, looking forward to seeing it done. Although if it was me i would wait until summer. Its bloody freezing atm.

AlpineWhite

05-01-2009, 23:01

Been working on it in the snow before [B)] Can't be worse than that!

AlpineWhite

15-02-2009, 16:07

Ready for suspension fitting tomorrow :)

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSC00054.jpg

Also removed the boot carpet which went mouldy after a box of orange juice punctured. The seats haven't gone back in yet. Perhaps they'll stay out :whistle:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSC00059.jpg

EnGbudd

15-02-2009, 17:23

Woohoo looking forward to seeing it lowered.

Brummy

15-02-2009, 17:34

finally.. we have movement
:D

*nice one Ant
;)

AlpineWhite

15-02-2009, 18:09

:D

Finally being the operative word? ;) More tomorrow if it's dry!

EnGbudd

17-02-2009, 14:24

You done anymore on that suspension yet? :D

AlpineWhite

17-02-2009, 20:19

Yep :) Backs are done, but......

Managed to round the slot for the 7mm allen key today. Bugger. Off to a garage to have them buzz-gun it off.

EnGbudd

17-02-2009, 20:51

Yep :) Backs are done, but......

Managed to round the slot for the 7mm allen key today. Bugger. Off to a garage to have them buzz-gun it off.

Ah man i nearly did that, just away with it. At least one end is done :D

AlpineWhite

17-02-2009, 20:53

True. The backs were actually pretty easy.

Irritating that one top mount came out OK, fallen over at the last hurdle! Will put it all back together again in the morning.... hopefully some good news by this time tomorrow!

EnGbudd

17-02-2009, 20:54

gd gd, yeah i started with the backs lol. ezeee

AlpineWhite

19-02-2009, 17:16

Done :D

Despite shearing a wheel nut when putting it all back together. This car is so ungrateful!

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSC00065.jpg

Just needs wheel alignment and a clean, then I'll get some more photos up.

Here's a before shot, for comparison:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2429.jpg

Brummy

19-02-2009, 17:27

Looks so much better already ,Ant

Welcome .. :D

Toledo Widow

19-02-2009, 17:29

I like the way the wheel arches are filled. Looks much better. :D

AlpineWhite

19-02-2009, 18:01

Ta :)

Another before/after:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSCF2424.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSC00002.jpg

EnGbudd

19-02-2009, 20:33

Yeah!! looks miles better. Would look even better with a nice set of alloys :D

AlpineWhite

19-02-2009, 20:47

True, true. But I have a good 6mm of goodyear's finest to get through first!

Edit. RSL Cults. Lovely.

Brummy

19-02-2009, 22:26

Rofl.. I cant believe you've dragged that piccy out to prove a point :clap:

AlpineWhite

19-02-2009, 22:30

Hehe, it was already on photobucket from e38 this year. I can't believe I took the second picture and uploaded it!!

Still, at least I know how much it's been lowered by - a beer can minus a coke can. That's how much! ;)

AlpineWhite

23-02-2009, 14:04

Needs new tie rod ends before the tracking can be done. Debating whether to go the whole hog and change the lower arms, ARB mounts etc while I'm at it.

OllieL

23-02-2009, 15:47

It finally happened, the tractor is gone!!!
No way!
Sounds like it wasnt the easiest job in the world either, but glad you done it??
Next step is Wheels.
Tyres are no excuse, can get a nice set of 15" rm's and transfer the tyres over.
They hold their money well at the moment too, so you wont have to worry about making a loss when selling up :D

http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=209903

Ollie

AlpineWhite

23-02-2009, 15:58

I knew you'd be onto me about wheels before long :p

If I do get some new wheels (badly needed, I know, I know), I'd be looking at something a little less expensive :(

Firsty I have to the tie rod ends. But do I go the whole way and do arms, ARB links etc while I'm at it? At the minute I'm thinking yes....

OllieL

23-02-2009, 16:03

Depends if there is anything wrong with the rest of it and how much more it will cost?
If you are selling it in the next 12 months then I wouldn't bother if it doesn't need doing. You spend £100 plus on doing that and you wont get anything more for it if you should come to sell it in a years time
Then use that cash to buy some rims :D I will find cheaper ones
Ollie

andyj

23-02-2009, 16:05

Coming along nicely matey ;)

Good to see the old girl finally getting the TLC she deserves :lol:

AlpineWhite

23-02-2009, 16:07

If you are selling it in the next 12 months

:yes:

Won't be in the same car in 12 months time mate. The front arm bushings are an advisory item, and very likely to still be an advisory this time next year. It's not noticeable when driving, either.

OllieL

23-02-2009, 16:12

Then you have your answer, use the cash for RIMS!!!!

http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=209784

Ollie

AlpineWhite

23-02-2009, 16:33

Coming along nicely matey ;)

Good to see the old girl finally getting the TLC she deserves :lol:

Cheers Andy :) I assume you won't be able to make it to the next Derby meet?

Ollie - 9 inch wide? :happy: How well do rusty arches roll?!

andyj

23-02-2009, 16:40

Cheers Andy :) I assume you won't be able to make it to the next Derby meet?

Unfortunatley not mate, pre-booked Curry night with the lads from work!

How well do rusty arches roll?!

Not very........ :lol: Especially the ones on yours ! :D

AlpineWhite

23-02-2009, 16:42

Not very........ :lol:

Thought as much! Started saving for the next one now, just not worth sorting the rust I don't think.

It will make a great track car or daily for someone in 6/12 months time though :)

Edit: Feck me, 1,300 posts :blink:

andyj

23-02-2009, 16:52

i got quoted £200 to sort the arches and rear corner by a guy in Stapleford who does VW's.....

6-12months..... don't tempt me... but bear me in mind ;)

AlpineWhite

23-02-2009, 16:55

Will do ;)

AlpineWhite

15-03-2009, 17:00

List of jobs for SpringFest:

1. New track rod ends
2. Tracking
3. Paint and fit new grille (old one snapped when I removed it last time)
4. Re-fit front bumper (one side has come unclipped)

So, one track rod end was done today. The other side is not moving off the track rod, so it'll have to go to a garage to get heated up.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/anthony_lewis/DSC00066.jpg

andyj

15-03-2009, 17:07

:thumbup:

Top work mate.

Cupra Kid

15-03-2009, 17:30

Looks good mate, i've been going over mine today sorting out a few minor imperfections, MK2's definately find ways to keep you interested/busy :)

AlpineWhite

15-03-2009, 17:36

Thanks lads :)

There's always a few jobs to do.... Did you get a buyer for yours then?

Cupra Kid

15-03-2009, 17:42

There's always a few jobs to do.... Did you get a buyer for yours then?

Indeed it did sell, took a deposit (as they requested to secure it) booked it in to have the work done and then they rang saying they could'nt have it anymore and that they don't want the deposit back as they messed me around.

So i have a GTi with the work that needed doing almost paid for by their deposit.

Bizzarre doesn't even come close to describing it all :shrug:

AlpineWhite

15-03-2009, 17:52

How odd. Sounds like you've done OK out of it though!

Cupra Kid

15-03-2009, 18:00

How odd. Sounds like you've done OK out of it though!

Puzzled as hell mate. Its getting the work done now anyway as it'd be daft not to.

I've not re-advertised as I don't have a clue what to do, but as i've gone to town on having it repaired i think i'll hang on to it for the short term.

CraigW

15-03-2009, 18:38

Indeed it did sell, took a deposit (as they requested to secure it) booked it in to have the work done and then they rang saying they could'nt have it anymore and that they don't want the deposit back as they messed me around.

So i have a GTi with the work that needed doing almost paid for by their deposit.

Bizzarre doesn't even come close to describing it all :shrug:

It maybe a sign for you that you have to keep it for a while longer.

AlpineWhite

22-03-2009, 14:53

List of jobs for SpringFest:

1. New track rod ends
2. Tracking
3. Paint and fit new grille (old one snapped when I removed it last time)
4. Re-fit front bumper (one side has come unclipped)

Update:

Track rod ends: Done
Tracking: Done

Paint grille: Had a kiwi grille I bought from the 'bay. I also had a bottle of Nitromors which claimed to be safe on modern plastics (and I quote) "such as ABS". The said Nitromors was applied (generously), and as it turns out, it's NOT safe on ABS. Arse.

So, anyone got a facelift grille to sell? :)

Re-fit front bumper: Done.

Brummy

22-03-2009, 17:08

Sorry Ant.. was it so wrong of me to find that slightly amusing ?
;)

AlpineWhite

22-03-2009, 17:11

No, I can see the funny side. In future, when a label says "try on a hidden area first", I'll take heed!

Took me an hour to separate it from the slatted grille too :happy:

OllieL

24-03-2009, 21:40

Buy some wheels!

EnGbudd

24-03-2009, 21:58

Buy some wheels!

Give that man a coconut.

OllieL

24-03-2009, 22:00

ah no, not the coconut thing again
Why did I ever start that?
But you should start giving him hassle too!!
There are some nice rims knocking about at the moment ant!
Ollie

EnGbudd

24-03-2009, 22:01

Ant buy some wheels :D

OllieL

24-03-2009, 22:01

Good Lad

OllieL

24-03-2009, 22:07

Rite
Buy these
http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=211173

Run them for the summer, and then I will buy them off you as winters for mine

Job done

Ollie

EnGbudd

24-03-2009, 22:12

They look nice, shame about the profile of the tyres.

AlpineWhite

24-03-2009, 22:13

:lol: How did I miss this? Cheers guys!

>goes to E38 classifieds for a browse...

OllieL

24-03-2009, 22:14

Yeah
Think they will be too expensive for ant, with shelling out for tyres and adapters?
I want them, but dont have the cash!

Apply to hardship at luff ant, they gave me some good cash - then its wheel time!!

Ollie

OllieL

24-03-2009, 22:16

Buy these, I want

http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=210249

Ollie

EnGbudd

24-03-2009, 22:19

Buy these, I want

http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=210249

Ollie

Ah they look nice, making me think of getting some different rims now :think:

AlpineWhite

24-03-2009, 22:21

D90s? Do you think I'm made of money :D

I don't know what wheels I want, but I'll know when I see 'em. Does that make sense? :blink:

Brummy

24-03-2009, 22:23

It makes perfect sense to me, Ant.. i got fed up of my 'rils, so kept and eye out for something else.. the BBS's took my fancy, but im getting 'itchy' again...

AlpineWhite

24-03-2009, 22:26

Brummy,

If you scratch your itch (oo-er), I might have a home for some black/silver RA's ;)

Brummy

24-03-2009, 22:27

the Ra's will be staying either way matey, ive got to have some 'winters' ;)

AlpineWhite

24-03-2009, 22:29

Does that mean you're going for something polished?

Brummy

24-03-2009, 22:33

Possibly..money is at a premium (as with everyone) but ive got an eye open and an ear to the ground..could actually get a set of seat multi's in white rather cheaply, but not 100% on them yet either , as ive alreay had multi's before.. :shrug:

EnGbudd

03-04-2009, 21:03

Got some wheels yet Ant?

OllieL

04-04-2009, 01:32

Ant, Want to buy some teledials?
Come with a free Cupra Sport

Ollie

AlpineWhite

04-04-2009, 15:11

:happy:

Nope, no wheels sorted, saving for my next car now!

Cupra Kid

04-04-2009, 17:47

Whats the next motor then and when will it appear?

I think mine will be with me until august 2010 now as a daily, then depending on my position financially i'll either keep it as a toy or sell it on and buy something a bit more grown up.

AlpineWhite

04-04-2009, 18:08

EnGbudd

04-04-2009, 18:42

Well if you do decide to get rid of your car remember im on the lookout for something a bit more powerfull :D especialy a copper beeza

AlpineWhite

04-04-2009, 18:49

Will do matey :) Would rather it went to someone who'll look after it!

Not going to be for a while yet though - need to graduate and start earning some money first :D

EnGbudd

04-04-2009, 18:59

Cheers mate, very kind of ya haha

andyj

04-04-2009, 22:58

Get to the back of the queue.... I'm first...... :lol: ;)

J4M1E-LRN3R

04-04-2009, 23:07

Nice car mate, fine example

OllieL

04-04-2009, 23:26

Well if you do decide to get rid of your car remember im on the lookout for something a bit more powerfull :D especialy a BLACK CUPRA

Seriously buy mine so I can get my G!!!

Ollie

Cupra Kid

04-04-2009, 23:35

Don't know what it will be, but it will be less than a year away! Problem is I change my mind every week as to what I want. If it's not RWD, then the chances are it will be VAG 1.8T or 1.9TDi powered.

I keep thinking RWD Jap, but then i'll be thing RWD Jap when i buy my next VAG.

I'd quite like another Cordy......

EnGbudd

05-04-2009, 01:45

Seriously buy mine so I can get my G!!!

Ollie

If I had the money I would take it off your hands so quick! Also i like how you edited my quote haha.

AlpineWhite

05-04-2009, 18:19

:happy: Form an orderly queue for Ol' Rusty, gents!

On a bad note, my clutch is distinctly squeaky, I think I may have to re-inspect the pedal box :(

EnGbudd

05-04-2009, 18:47

Doesnt sounds good lol

Todd Clayton

11-04-2009, 22:22

Hi im new on the road, just brought my ibiza 97 a couple of months ago, and the pedal box a broke. i have someone to help me with the job, were up to...

all the nuts around the pedal box are removed, the little glove box below the steering wheel, the steering wheel and clocks are out, stuck on the steering colum where you have to take the shear pins out, how do you get them out to remove the actual pedal box.

thanks Todd

AlpineWhite

13-04-2009, 21:56

Hi Todd,

Sorry for the late reply! I used a dremel tool. Ended up with the dremel facing the wrong way round (i.e. the disc end faced towards me, rather than away from me) and cut the heads of the shear bolts off. The other option was to use a drill, but I couldn't fit mine in the space.

AlpineWhite

11-05-2009, 15:58

Toledo Widow

11-05-2009, 19:37

That's brilliant. :)

Cupra Kid

11-05-2009, 19:50

I don't reckon my 8v GTi's have cost any more to run and maintain than the 1.4's........ the 16v however :whistle:

AlpineWhite

11-05-2009, 20:30

True enough, I've not needed to do anything that a 1.4 wouldn't have needed. Made me grin anyway.

Just taken it for a run out on the country roads. Was lucky enough to follow a TVR who was taking it steady on the way out, and then a clear road with the sun setting behind me on the return. One of those occasions where everything is just right :D

Cupra Kid

11-05-2009, 20:50

Just taken it for a run out on the country roads. Was lucky enough to follow a TVR who was taking it steady on the way out, and then a clear road with the sun setting behind me on the return. One of those occasions where everything is just right :D

:D I know just what you mean, i was coming home the other night when this gorgeous blonde came up behind me in an even more gorgeous Alfa GTV V6, sun setting V6/2.0 8v sound track bit of country lane fun, really doesn't get much better.

AlpineWhite

11-05-2009, 20:57

Sunset / sunrise - there's no better time for driving!

Bover

13-05-2009, 12:43

Good quote from the AA man the other day (friend's car broke down)

AA man: "So what's yours then, a 1400?"
Me: "No, it's the two litre version"
AA man: "Oh. (pause) How do you manage that as a student?"
Me: "Only just"

Absolutely love it haha...
Loving the car aswell, the colour is just great... Alps looked impressive, would like to try it one day..

AlpineWhite

13-05-2009, 15:49

Thanks :) Some awesome roads to go with the mountains - I'd love to go again! Bit of a trek getting down there, mind...

AlpineWhite

16-12-2009, 21:41

The end is almost nigh, for this thread and this car. I pick its replacement up on Saturday.

Had some good times in this car.

andyj

17-12-2009, 14:39

Good news on the vRS mate, shame about the Ibiza though......:(

I've still not given up totally on trying to convince the Mrs to let me buy it back off you, but it's not looking hopefully (and yes I have got a thumb-print on my head!) ;)

Cupra Kid

17-12-2009, 22:34

Shame the Ibiza will be leaving you my friend, have you got an advert and price for it? A lot of your work and posts have been inspiration to myself and others I'm sure.

Mines just thundered past 80,000 miles and I'm still loving it to pieces, really don't see me getting rid, its become a toy.

Andy its a cheap fun car get it bought, its only what women spend in hair cuts and beauty products in a year anyway.............................................

....... waits for an empty glass pot of Olay to smack me over the head :duck: