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Just thought it would be a good idea to get an owner log going to see who you can PM if you ever want help, compare bits, etc.
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Name: Tom Ball
Model: 1.4 16v Sport
Age: 2002 02
Colour: Arctic Grey
Miles at present: 14900 ish
BHP: 101.8 (Northants Motorsport)
Torque: 96.0lb/ft
Mods:
(Currently, as it's Winter and because I'm selling up)
*SEAT Sport Strut Brace
*Flip key
*Clarion DXZ838RMP head unit and Infinity speakers
(Summer and for the new car)
*Colour coded door handles, mirrors, front and rear valances
*I have 17" Audi TT Competition alloys
Future mods: None, hopefully. I'm after an Ibiza 130 and that will have all the above bits transferred onto it. It will have KW coilovers on it too, to give it the ultimate stance. It'll also have an improved ICE setup as well.
Special features:
*Electric folding mirrors...its the only Ibiza I know of with them.
Loves
The fact that there aren't many about round here and that its still nippy enough to put a smile on my face.
Hates
The fact that its not a TDI, its has 3 shades of paint on it (thanks to Chips Away), it has crap wheels on it, the rear suspension is higher than the front, the dash is cheap and the seats are uncomfortable.
cpufreak
22-11-2003, 20:56
Name: Andrew Mulholland
Model: 1.9 TDI Sport 130
Age: 2003 04
Colour: Eclipse Blue
Miles at present: about 16,000 (in 5 months)
BHP: 190bhpish - with revo
Torque: 315lbftish
Mods:
* Pioneer DEH-P7500MP CD/MP3 Head Unit
* 17" SeatSport/OZ Wheels
* SeatSport Suspension kit
* Brembo GT Brakes
* Strut Brace
* 10mm Spacers (front), 15mm Spacers (rear)
* dynatwist induction kit
Loves
The Performance
The Colour (when clean)
The Economy
The Design of the car - it still makes heads turn.
Hates
How dirty it gets
Seat not including floor matts as standard
Tom! Dude, I'll be soooo jealous when you get the TDI 130 and slam it on the TT's! :( That'll be such an awesome combo! (I just wish these cars weren't that noisy inside.)
BTW, remember that the Polar blue is where it's at! ;)
Name: Andrew Mulholland
Model: 1.9 TDI Sport 130
Age: 2003 04
Colour: Eclipse Blue
Miles at present: 3100 (and climbing
BHP: 130ish - getting revoed soon
Torque: 229lb/ft (ish)
Mods:
*Pioneer DEH-P7500MP CD/MP3 Head Unit
Future mods:
*Getting it Revoed...
*17 or 18" Alloys for it, as the 16s look a little puny and are a biatch to clean.
*Depending on how the suspension beds in, possibly something there, as the back is a bit skittish at times.
Loves
The Performance
The Colour (when clean)
The Economy
The Design of the car - it still makes heads turn.
Hates
How dirty it gets
How difficult it is to clean the alloys
Seat not including floor matts as standard
Dude your car is sweet. Totaly cool i like the colour i was going to get silver but now im thinking of getting it in the same colour as yours :thumbup:
cpufreak
25-04-2004, 19:26
Dude your car is sweet. Totaly cool i like the colour i was going to get silver but now im thinking of getting it in the same colour as yours :thumbup:
hrm, I should update that with the mods I've made.
hold tight. :)
see link in signature for photos etc.
Wow old post revitalised!
All my details are old BTW :)
muddyboots
25-04-2004, 20:09
Indeed; this kind of info is now all in Ian's SCNSSC site...
hrm, I should update that with the mods I've made.
hold tight. :)
see link in signature for photos etc.
Dude your car is the example i was after the colour looks well cool on it. Ive saved all your pics of your car cause its cool, just a shame there aint no cool kits out for the Ibiza. Ive loads of plans of what to do, but to begin with just keep it simple. Just a shame they so expencive, did you get a good deal on yours?
muddyboots
25-04-2004, 20:17
Best colour IMHO too ! (But horrendous to keep clean though)
Some pics of mine are here (http://www.muddyboots.f9.co.uk/car).
cpufreak
25-04-2004, 20:23
Dude your car is the example i was after the colour looks well cool on it. Ive saved all your pics of your car cause its cool, just a shame there aint no cool kits out for the Ibiza. Ive loads of plans of what to do, but to begin with just keep it simple. Just a shame they so expencive, did you get a good deal on yours?
yes. I paid cash, at the end of a month, and paid when I ordered the car, not when I collected.
ended up spending quite a bit on it now. every pound I've spent on it has been worth it. I love this car. :D
yes. I paid cash, at the end of a month, and paid when I ordered the car, not when I collected.
ended up spending quite a bit on it now. every pound I've spent on it has been worth it. I love this car. :D
What all cash for it or just a deposit? Did you get it from a seat dealer or online broker or somat? Did you have to hangle alot? Also if i was to change the enguine management will i void the warranty? Ie if i chip it??
cpufreak
25-04-2004, 21:28
What all cash for it or just a deposit? Did you get it from a seat dealer or online broker or somat? Did you have to hangle alot? Also if i was to change the enguine management will i void the warranty? Ie if i chip it??
by cash, I mean paid it on my switch card, and all the car. - meant he got a weeks interest, and helped 'sweeten' the deal (ie I got a better price from it.)
I bought from a dealer.
If you remap the engine (revo/amd/jabba etc...don't superchip it, they're pants), then if something were to go wrong with the car which could be proven to be caused by the remap, then that would not be covered.
however everything else would be.
by cash, I mean paid it on my switch card, and all the car. - meant he got a weeks interest, and helped 'sweeten' the deal (ie I got a better price from it.)
I bought from a dealer.
If you remap the engine (revo/amd/jabba etc...don't superchip it, they're pants), then if something were to go wrong with the car which could be proven to be caused by the remap, then that would not be covered.
however everything else would be.
How likely is it to go wrong? Your a student and bourght a £13000 car. I have to finance mine unfortunately way too poor to buy it outrite.
cpufreak
25-04-2004, 22:34
How likely is it to go wrong? Your a student and bourght a £13000 car. I have to finance mine unfortunately way too poor to buy it outrite.
more than just a student. have my own company too, and worked full time last year and saved and stuff etc.
I've done 7000 miles since getting Revo'd now. PRC's done about 100,000KM since getting revo'd.
lots of cars revo'd, so its well tested code.
some people have had clutch problems (more torque = more wear + tear on clutch/gearbox), but that is perhaps due to driving style more than anything.
PD130 engines are good, and solid motors. only really frail part is MAF, but my ibiza has differnet type of maff and stuff to previous cars (that badger bill had seen), so perhaps less so...will wait and see.
more than just a student. have my own company too, and worked full time last year and saved and stuff etc.
I've done 7000 miles since getting Revo'd now. PRC's done about 100,000KM since getting revo'd.
lots of cars revo'd, so its well tested code.
some people have had clutch problems (more torque = more wear + tear on clutch/gearbox), but that is perhaps due to driving style more than anything.
PD130 engines are good, and solid motors. only really frail part is MAF, but my ibiza has differnet type of maff and stuff to previous cars (that badger bill had seen), so perhaps less so...will wait and see.
So how much would it cost me to have my car made faster at remo'd? and what has it done to the insurance?
cpufreak
27-04-2004, 00:08
So how much would it cost me to have my car made faster at remo'd? and what has it done to the insurance?
Revo is £500+VAT, plus the optional cost of a SPS1 device (which lets you switch between standard and enhanced). see www.revotechnik.com for details, and to find a dealer near you.
In regards insurance, it'll depend on age. if you're under 25 lots of companies wont cover you if you mod you. I'm 22, I use adrian flux, and saw about a 10% premium increase I think - I can't remember.
Revo is £500+VAT, plus the optional cost of a SPS1 device (which lets you switch between standard and enhanced). see www.revotechnik.com for details, and to find a dealer near you.
In regards insurance, it'll depend on age. if you're under 25 lots of companies wont cover you if you mod you. I'm 22, I use adrian flux, and saw about a 10% premium increase I think - I can't remember.
Thats not too bad and that got you the bhp and torque you are at now? I know i intend to get some sort of snooper devise as this will be the fastest car ive ever had and well dont want t o loose my licence just yet. Ive heard alot about adrian flux from max power they all seem to use them cause there cheap for performance cars.
cpufreak
27-04-2004, 11:49
Thats not too bad and that got you the bhp and torque you are at now? I know i intend to get some sort of snooper devise as this will be the fastest car ive ever had and well dont want t o loose my licence just yet. Ive heard alot about adrian flux from max power they all seem to use them cause there cheap for performance cars.
ICK. Not Max Power. Please!
Easiest way to avoid loosing your license is not to exceed speed limits. Can always go to track days or sommat if you want to go really really fast.
I've got Origin B2 in my car, which detects most scameras....but its there mainly to (a) beep at me if I were to do more than 85mph on a motorway (b) show me where speed cameras are in areas I dont know, so I don't get caught out (c) provide me with an accurate way of knowing the car's true speed.
I think I'm getting old...
ICK. Not Max Power. Please!
Easiest way to avoid loosing your license is not to exceed speed limits. Can always go to track days or sommat if you want to go really really fast.
I've got Origin B2 in my car, which detects most scameras....but its there mainly to (a) beep at me if I were to do more than 85mph on a motorway (b) show me where speed cameras are in areas I dont know, so I don't get caught out (c) provide me with an accurate way of knowing the car's true speed.
I think I'm getting old...
Boy racer heritage, when i went to college cars were it and big exhausts kits and all that were goddly. Ive calmed down alot two crashes in 4 months will do that to you, i was alittle recless. I like the cars in there mainly the incar styling and the big alloys. I wouldnt want to go much above 85 90 anyway cause someone always pulls out in fron t you, but it would be nice to have a fast car for overtaking. Just emailed my local seat garage about a ibiza FR tdi and there prepared to beat the online quote i got the other day so there knocking £1200 off which i think is totally sweet going to ring them later for a test drive. Role on july so i can order it :thumbup:
Best colour IMHO too ! (But horrendous to keep clean though)
Some pics of mine are here (http://www.muddyboots.f9.co.uk/car).
Love the pics, are the other ibiza's your mates? Ill have one soon and cant wait. And why have you got a bit of foam seletataped to one of your hoses?? On the pic labelled "vibration"? [B)]
Best colour IMHO too ! (But horrendous to keep clean though)
Some pics of mine are here (http://www.muddyboots.f9.co.uk/car).
Love the pics, are the other ibiza's your mates? Ill have one soon and cant wait. And why have you got a bit of foam seletataped to one of your hoses?? On the pic labelled "vibration"? [B)]
cpufreak
27-04-2004, 13:51
Those photos are ones of cars seen at the Rolling Road day held at stealth racing back in january.
match them up to the ones on:
http://seatcupra.net/feature_stealthrrday250104.htm
to find out who's is whos.
Those photos are ones of cars seen at the Rolling Road day held at stealth racing back in january.
match them up to the ones on:
http://seatcupra.net/feature_stealthrrday250104.htm
to find out who's is whos.
Do you know why he has foam on one of his hoses?
Ruddmeister
27-04-2004, 13:59
Must admit I love the eclipse blue too, bought a Beezer in eclipse for Mrs Ruddmeister and sat on the drive at thee weekend it looked v.cool. In bright sun it was flipping between purple/blue when you walked round it. Although my black LCR was clean and when it is black is also fantastic.
Those photos are ones of cars seen at the Rolling Road day held at stealth racing back in january.
match them up to the ones on:
http://seatcupra.net/feature_stealthrrday250104.htm
to find out who's is whos.
Where is that event held any way. Are there any seat ibiza clubs out there any way?
cpufreak
27-04-2004, 14:16
Where is that event held any way. Are there any seat ibiza clubs out there any way?
As I said, Stealth Racing - www.stealthracing.co.uk - am thinking of suggesting the organisation of another day there later on in the year.
SeatCupra.net is probably the biggest "Seat Owners club" in the UK, and certainly the best :p
There's the SCNSSC (SeatCupra.net Sooty Sports Club) for those who have Diesel powered VAGs, too. - http://www.seatcupra.net/scnssc/
There are monthly meets held in most parts of the UK :)
As I said, Stealth Racing - www.stealthracing.co.uk - am thinking of suggesting the organisation of another day there later on in the year.
SeatCupra.net is probably the biggest "Seat Owners club" in the UK, and certainly the best :p
There's the SCNSSC (SeatCupra.net Sooty Sports Club) for those who have Diesel powered VAGs, too. - http://www.seatcupra.net/scnssc/
There are monthly meets held in most parts of the UK :)
Dude you are like full of info. So what are you studying at uni? And what is your company?
cpufreak
27-04-2004, 14:32
Dude you are like full of info. So what are you studying at uni? And what is your company?
Maths :p
company is - bash.sh ltd - www.bash.sh
:)
Maths :p
company is - bash.sh ltd - www.bash.sh
:)
You went to uni to study maths are you mad? Im a student nurse but i have a n excuse i am mad...
I test drove a seat ibiza sport today oh my god i oblitorated an audi tt little bitch. But its a car i dont feel safe in. Scared isnt the word. Ive absolutely no confidence in the car at all which is a shame cause i had such high hopes. Cornering is not something i enjoyed doing i was so scared it was going to spin out, you know you can just tell with some cars... It was a shame. Luckily i test drove a mini cooper in the morning so ordering one of them, to my spec it is even cheaper than the ibiza. I know i wont get the sort of economy out of it but it was alot more fun to drive and i felt so safe and secure in it. Shame but maybe when im older and can afford to loose my licence ill get one?
muddyboots
30-04-2004, 07:21
Do you know why he has foam on one of his hoses?
The hose in question is made of solid plastic, and at certain revs used to vibrate against the fuel filter housing next to it, causing a loud rattle that could be heard inside the car.
Took ages to track it down, with the aid of my local garage who said obscure rattles were common on VAG (VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda) TDIs because the engine mounts are so soft and allow so much movement.
I stuck the foam on to cure the vibration.
Mini ? :thumbd: Boooo...
Got one 8 months ago,
Ibiza TDi sport (Black Magic)
Chipped and remapped
185Bhp
315lb/ft
K&N induction kit
Powerflow custom exhaust system
Lowered 40mm
Wheels: Keskin KT5 Bloc Lights
:thumbup:
muddyboots
10-05-2004, 17:12
Welcome aboard - your car looks good !
Torque, I chatted to you at E38 last year, and you waved to me on Saturday evening when Inters closed.
Your car is still looking stunning!
Got one 8 months ago,
Ibiza TDi sport (Black Magic)
Chipped and remapped
185Bhp
315lb/ft
K&N induction kit
Powerflow custom exhaust system
Lowered 40mm
Wheels: Keskin KT5 Bloc Lights
:thumbup:
What make are your 40mm springs? i tried for ages to find some but could only find 30mm eibach ones
As far as I remember it had a full height adjustable kit on it, Koni or something like that?
Sorry boyz, i lost internet access at home for a week.
I remember you ToXXin, nice motor!
Millar, i have Koni adjustables and some really dodgy springs which i ordered from from Camberley Auto Factors. Trust me get coilovers ive not been impressed with the setup.