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cuprabaz
20-01-2006, 12:11
Here's a couple of pics of the my car, my brothers car and hopefully my new bike.
There on photobucket, cuprabaz.
Molehill_Mike
20-01-2006, 12:15
Okay.... No linky?
Mike
Daz_gibbo
20-01-2006, 12:17
use cuprabaz as the search in photobucket dude.
Nice Baz, car kinda looks familiar to me. :whistle:
Were the black cupra rims old rims? Do you swap them to run the 1/4?
Daz_gibbo
20-01-2006, 12:19
http://photobucket.com/albums/y138/cuprabaz/
Looking fantastic :thumbup:
cuprabaz
20-01-2006, 14:03
Daz, i always put the std wheels back on for winter but i got bored with them so i painted them, £45 later job done. Baz the master sprayer..... well not yet. lol
Not fussed which wheels i use for the 1/4 just what evers on the car, 17's are quicker at the mo but they've got F1's and the 16's have michelin exalto's so not really a fair test. The black wheels will be for sale in march when the ice etc has gone and i'll get to fit the superL's & brembo's(had them since Nov still in box)
The mouse!! the car was left in the garage for a few days with the bonnet up and when i went to fit the evo gasket we found the little bugg*r in an IC pipe that had been removed. tame wee fu*ker!!
looking very nice indeed.
mikeydee
20-01-2006, 16:31
fantastic, that is absolubtly brill!! could do with LCR front splitter on just to finish it off, but other than, that is superb :thumbup:
cuprabaz
20-01-2006, 16:44
I've had 2, ripped them both off on the back roads!! the car's for driving(fast) so i'm not going to bother sticking another one on.
mikeydee
20-01-2006, 16:46
I've had 2, ripped them both off on the back roads!! the car's for driving(fast) so i'm not going to bother sticking another one on.
haha cant fault you mate, fast = :clap: i race peugeot 106 rallye in stock hatch, so my 1.4 beeza feels gutless after a race in the pug :D
andy_dea
20-01-2006, 17:27
looks ace, is that a sprinter vent your fitting into the wing?
got any finished pics of it
keep up the good work
cuprabaz
20-01-2006, 18:32
Yip sprinter vent.
Wing was done yesterday, i'm told all the arches are nicely rolled now so no rubbing with the spacers and the 17's, still to repair the door, fit Polo Gti wing mirror then prep the car for painting.
andy_dea
20-01-2006, 18:38
cool, how did you get a sprinter vent on a passenger side?
or have you just reformed the sprinter driver side vent for pass?
get some pics up when finished :clap:
cuprabaz
20-01-2006, 18:47
Not sure but i know it wasn't a straight forward job ;)
car looks great mate.
did you have problems with it that low on standard wheels? sump catching etc?
ian_jobson
21-01-2006, 00:35
looks loverly mate, how low tht running? what size spacers, and last question, which exhaust system tht?
cheers in advance
cuprabaz
21-01-2006, 17:22
Cheers for all the comments guys.:D
B19_TSH, caught the sump once on a driveway gate stop, lowered, 55-60mm.
ian_jobson, spacers are 15mm Eibach.Exhaust is AM Motorsport 3"dp&100cell race cat, custom 2.5" centre no box and dpmotorsport can.
very very nice, red allways cleans up so well.
Undezcupra
23-01-2006, 14:15
Looks nice!!, bare me in mind when your selling your wheels! i will definatly be interested! how much have you lowered it by?
cuprabaz
23-01-2006, 14:28
Thanks for the comments guys;)
It's lowered around 50-60mm on Weitec Hi-con GT coilovers.
Will be selling end of feb start of march.
Undezcupra
23-01-2006, 14:44
Kool how much will you be wanting for them (roughly) the wheels that is
andy_dea
23-01-2006, 15:06
baz hurry up and get some paint on that wing i want to see it finished!!!
mulletman
29-01-2006, 13:05
that car is f*****g HOT mate!!!!!
cuprabaz
08-02-2006, 15:08
Thanks for the comments guys!!
cuprabaz
13-02-2006, 09:19
Got the car back 3pm sat then decided to mod the front end 3am sunday.
I hate pissed pedestrians!!![:@] [:@]
Fooking hell baz, what a cnut!! was the pissed boy/girl alright?!!
BTW thw wing looks good:D
Cheers
Danny
Edit: just read your post on SSC, hope you got out and lamped the fecker!
cuprabaz
13-02-2006, 09:37
hope you got out and lamped the fecker!
Could the police were walking about everywhere.
It happened just after all the clubs had emptied so every mo fo saw it!! :censored:
Daz_gibbo
13-02-2006, 13:57
Sheesh, must of hit them pretty hard, crash bar has been modified a bit :o
cuprabaz
13-02-2006, 15:41
10-15mph!!!!:blink:
cuprabaz
15-04-2006, 22:46
The car is on the road to recovery at last. Although i thought the insurance might refuse to pay up as they said my bodyshop was too expensive and because of this they would send round an inspector to carry out a full inspectiopn of the car!!!:wtf: So the insurance inspector appeared, walked around the car once and that was it, no inspection what so ever.
I've alsway toyed with the idea of a carbon bonnet so i thought this was the perfect opportunity to get one. All being well it should be back on the road with in a month, slightly lighter normal!!
Good to hear baz, the bonnet will look nice with the dark wheels.
Cheers
Danny
cuprabaz
16-04-2006, 00:08
The dark wheels are getting sold because the Cupra R brakes are still sitting gathering dust and the superL's are going back on. I have thought about spraying the graphite grey but i'm not convinced.
cuprabaz
18-10-2006, 14:15
Robbie has kindly featured my car on his site: http://www.leonturbo.co.uk/feature3.html
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cuprabaz
18-10-2006, 14:16
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Looking really good baz:clap: , would be good to see in the flesh! you gonna be at Crail at end of the month?
cuprabaz
18-10-2006, 23:44
thanks guys. I might be down if i get back in time.
cuprabaz what gauges are you using in your centre console ??
cuprabaz
19-10-2006, 11:15
All the gauges are Auto-meter Ultralites apart from the Charge temp which is Courteney sport.
hell of a nice car there!! are you still using water injection if so where have you hidden your pump?
cuprabaz
19-10-2006, 12:54
cheers.
The pump is below the vent behind the bumper. Only started using it again last week so i've got no idea what the power figure is at after having the IC and water injection on. Need more boost though.
cuprabaz
28-10-2006, 12:24
Got my tranmission stuff sitting waiting to be fitted, i've had the clutch sitting for a whole year now:redface:
- Peloquin ATB Differential
- G60 XTD stg 3 6 plate "MIBA" cooper ceramic clutch
- G60 Flywheel & longer bolt kit
- Vibra Technics Fast Road Mounts(Front/Rear & Gearbox)
Is there anything else anyone can think of that i'd be best replacing while this lot is getting fitted?
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/cuprabaz/CupraRS%20Bits%20and%20Mods/DSC01014.jpg
slimjimvw
29-10-2006, 23:01
Looks fantastic on the ultraL's ! :clap:
cuprabaz
30-10-2006, 07:36
Looks fantastic on the ultraL's ! :clap:
Cheers mate. SuperL's ;)
Hi Baz,
If you don't mind could you let me know what the above bits set you back and if you have the part numbers / distributor details? I'm in the same boat as you, if i'm doing the clutch i'll also be doing the diff and fitting my vibratechnics mounts too!
It's amasing to see what bit's I've still got kicking around un-fitted, a lot of bits are getting fitted this week but the Aquamist and B&M Quickshifter will still be sat gathering dust!
cuprabaz
13-11-2006, 04:45
PM sent craig. ;)
Nice one, also forgot to mention the car's looking shit hot as usual!! :D
cuprabaz
18-11-2006, 02:46
No worries mate, cheers;)
cuprabaz
08-12-2006, 11:12
Had the car RR'd last night, first time since fitting the FMIC & Exhaust manifold. Last time it got 238bhp & 252lbf-ft with an ambient temp of 4 deg C. Last night it was 5 deg C and the little bugger got 251bhp & 253lbf-ft.:D
The boost has risen from 16psi constant up to 20psi then settling at 18 since fitting the 3"dp / FMIC / Exhaust manifold.
High flow manifold is well worth getting imho.
bucky boy
08-12-2006, 18:09
one nice machine u have there baz.
barry, not bad figures mate! where did you go, wallace? good set up there?
you will be hoping to break 13s now then?
bucky boy
09-12-2006, 15:57
Dav are u still intrested in the A+m FMIC i no someone who can get the intercooler and is working on the pipework but needs another few people in order to get the pipework done.
yeh i am still after the A&M fmic, but i dont really have the spare cash this month or wont have alot of free cash til febuary time, but keep my updated, im sure i will find cash from seomwhere.
bucky boy
09-12-2006, 16:36
ok mate as i say he's in the process of sorting out the pipework prob after christmas he will have them.Are u still going to Star in Feb just came back there got a d.p and cat fitted.Need to get it RR now as i have loads of new mods since the rr day at star
cuprabaz
11-12-2006, 15:45
Latest power plot.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/cuprabaz/CupraRS%20Bits%20and%20Mods/WP4.jpg
Lastest torque plot.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/cuprabaz/CupraRS%20Bits%20and%20Mods/WP3.jpg
cuprabaz
11-08-2007, 18:12
On the rollers again today and everything's spot on.:D
Two back to back runs were carried out and they were nearly identical:D
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/cuprabaz/CupraRS%20Bits%20and%20Mods/RR110807-1.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/cuprabaz/CupraRS%20Bits%20and%20Mods/RR110807.jpg
cuprabaz
25-10-2007, 14:27
DIY catch tank.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/cuprabaz/CatchTank.jpg
Looks good baz, is that a sample bottle?
cuprabaz
26-10-2007, 16:38
haha good spy;) Sod paying for something you can knock up in 10 mins.
car is looking aswome barry as usual! anything else lined up for it?
cuprabaz
06-11-2007, 17:37
cheers Dave, i got a TO BE FITTED list that keeps getting bigger!:headhurt:
Clutch
flywheel
diff
engine mounts
gearbox mount
front and rear anti roll bars
sump
rocker cover
lambda probe x 2 and a cambelt change to be done
cuprabaz
29-07-2008, 00:10
Fitted my VT fast Road engine mounts last week, took me about 2.5 hrs in total. The front mount and the gearbox were pretty straight forward but he Rear engine mount was a little fiddly.
Here's a few pics.
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Cuprabaz: Did you notice any difference when driving?? Im about to change my mounts to the same VT as you got. Did you put the car on axel stands, remove the bolt on the old mount and jacked the engine carefully up??? Any tip along the way??
Prebs
cuprabaz
09-08-2008, 15:11
Not had it out on the road yet as it's still up on axle stands getting the suspension overhauled. But there was a noticable amount of vibration. Saying that it'll never be back on the road, track car from now on.
Yeah that's what I did. The rear engine mount was a pain in the hoop space wise.
cuprabaz
13-08-2008, 00:23
More progress this week.
I dropped my G60 flywheel off at AGRA Engineering to be lightened and balanced so that should be ready soon.
While fitting my rear ARB i noticed that the alloy spring platforms of my coilovers were cracked, turned out all 4 were totally corroded and crumbling. Coilovers were removed, buffed down, greased, painted and new platforms fitted. I also fitted the front ARB and lower brace. The lower brace needed some adjustment to allow the holes to match up.
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Ibiza125
13-08-2008, 01:08
Looking good!
cuprabaz
13-08-2008, 07:29
Cheers;) It's a little rusty from sitting but that'll get blitzed over winter if my enthusiasm holds out:happy:
Ibiza125
13-08-2008, 20:50
What kind of rear strut brace is it you have on?
cuprabaz
14-08-2008, 00:39
I think it was from Volksbits, polo 6N2 fitment.
Ibiza125
14-08-2008, 00:41
Ok cheers bud. So if this is for the track now, you just running your bike on the road?
cuprabaz
14-08-2008, 01:11
Not really had the bike out much this year to be honest. I still got the black shogun for tearing about in, it's tad heavy on the diesel but it's great:)
cuprabaz
03-09-2008, 23:15
Did some work today on the weight loss front, ripped out all the carpets, removed all the sound deadening(heat gun is a must) and all the plastics from the rear. There was two of us doing it so it didn't take long at all..... to completely wreak the inside of my car :cry:
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Ibiza 130 tdi
03-09-2008, 23:27
That looks brilliant, love the back end. Love the gauges too! :D
beattie17
04-09-2008, 00:16
Lol am tackling same job. You got a cage yet?
cuprabaz
04-09-2008, 07:03
Ibiza 130 tdi, cheers mate. Although i may have to loose the gauge pod on the A-pillar because of the cage.:doh:
Beattie, Not yet. I'm going to go for a bolt in cage either OMP or Sparco i think.
Ibiza125
02-10-2008, 13:17
Very nice motors. When your brother comes to sell his give me a shout ;)
Ibiza 130 tdi
02-10-2008, 18:19
I bet there's a bit of rivalry is there? Must say I do live yours. Don't see all that many in red down here. Only silver....
Some motor dude
Looking forward to seeing it at KH next year
cuprabaz
02-10-2008, 23:38
Josh i'll let him know but i doubt he'll be selling up any time soon.:p
Not much rivalry as they weren't on the road at the same time for long. Mine is 0.4 faster on the 1/4 which doesn't sound much and isn't much on the road.
Allen my car was overfuelling badly hence the lack of MOT so that night shouldn't count:lol: Plus i had a passenger :whistle:
Fingers crossed i'll have it all finished in time for next years track days. Wouldn't mind seeing what it does on the 1/4 with everything out if before the cage goes in. Bet it'll beat Al's car as it stands.......:happy:
Remap now eh? :p
Did not take much for me to talk you in to that :lol:
When are the spacers etc going on?
More importantly, when is RAF Ned Racer going to be back in the world of the living again? You got the inside colour scheme sorted out yet?
cuprabaz
17-12-2008, 18:05
Remap at some point:p
Spacers before new tyres but not sure when.
It's back in the land of the living just very bare, colour scheme will be black seats, matt black metal and red harnesses! Seats and cage will be getting ordered this month or early next month.;)
Barry did you see that Hooch is selling his Porsche seats with Mk3 runners for £700.
Very very nice looking
cuprabaz
17-12-2008, 18:19
They do look good but I'm getting my seats and cage for less than that;) Plus i bet they're on the heavy side.
beattie17
18-12-2008, 09:23
You getting wallace to map it with dastek piggyback ecu?
cuprabaz
18-12-2008, 10:36
Possibly... There's another agent up here now Coachhouse Aberdeen 4x4(Ricky Gauld) in Aberdeen now so i might be using them. Need to go out and have a chat with them. The only thing i don't like about there set up is lack of big fans like Star's and Wallace but i'll see once i get there.
If you do get the piggyback jobby, I would chance going with Russell at Wallace Barry.
You not going to change out the turbo now then?
cuprabaz
18-12-2008, 11:36
Mmmmm i'll see. I've been to see Russell so i'll go see Ricky & Dave then make a decision.
Of course, i wouldn't be looking at the Unichip if i wasn't getting the turbo:confused:
beattie17
18-12-2008, 12:12
Will the piggy back ecu work fine with the standard ecu yeah? Am very interested in going this way also.
What turbo you looking at?
cuprabaz
18-12-2008, 12:30
As far as i know they work with all ecu's but they definitely work with ours.
Going to send my ko3s to CR-Turbo's to get the hybrid treatment.:D Not wanting massive power just something that's going to be fun with out costing silly amounts.
R 20vt J
21-01-2009, 00:51
Baz can you post some recent pics of your car. One of my fave cupras on here.
The links arnt working anymore!
Ross.
cuprabaz
21-01-2009, 11:42
Cheers Ross. Only got a couple but photobucket isn't playing ball just now for some reason but i'll get some up soon though.;)
Thats Baz language for no update ;)
cuprabaz
21-01-2009, 12:58
Thats Baz language for no update ;)
No you cheeky **** it won't let me load the pics. I've got a few from when i detailed it in Sept.:p
:lol:
Like I said, no update ;)
When you hame anyway Baz? You need a hand to add those bits you were speaking aboot on the phone?
cuprabaz
21-01-2009, 13:07
[:@]
I'm back home tomorrow hopefully...... Then off to france to play in the powder on sat morning:D
I'll be back on the 31st, doing the flat first......
I always say it, but I'd defo get a red cupra if I were to change mine! How much did it cost to get the vent in the wing Baz? I need to replace mine and was thinking on similar lines?
cuprabaz
21-01-2009, 23:39
Not sure mate, got a load of other stuff done at the same time. But i was told that it's a pain in the hoop to do. The vent itself is straight and wing is curved so there's a fair amount of work getting it right
Yeah I can imagine. I'll have to do a bit of investigating in that case!
cuprabaz
04-02-2009, 13:52
A few more bits and pieces for the TO BE FITTED list.:whistle:
New water/methanol tank
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/cuprabaz/CupraRS%20Bits%20and%20Mods/DSC03273.jpg
New top mounts Front & Rear, front wishbone lower.
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Sparco subframes
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/cuprabaz/CupraRS%20Bits%20and%20Mods/DSC03277.jpg
FECK canna see then, BAM NOGGIE FIREWALLS!!!!!
What are they Barry? and will they be fitted to the car or propping the bed up.........further, lol
Ibiza 130 tdi, cheers mate. Although i may have to loose the gauge pod on the A-pillar because of the cage.:doh:
Beattie, Not yet. I'm going to go for a bolt in cage either OMP or Sparco i think.
where can i get hold of a bolt in cage???
where can i get hold of a bolt in cage???
As far as i know they work with all ecu's but they definitely work with ours.
Going to send my ko3s to CR-Turbo's to get the hybrid treatment.:D Not wanting massive power just something that's going to be fun with out costing silly amounts.
any idear how much that would cost as i would like to send my ko3s there when it turns up?
cuprabaz
04-02-2009, 15:03
JS, nae luck:p I've labelled up now.
Peachy, the only places i've found so far are Rallynuts and Demon Tweaks but both are for the mk2 but everyone says they'll fit the mk3. If it doesn't fit i'll make it!!;)
CR-Turbo's offer a couple of options for the hybrid ko3/s etc but for the up to 300hp version it's around £600.
JS, nae luck:p I've labelled up now.
Peachy, the only places i've found so far are Rallynuts and Demon Tweaks but both are for the mk2 but everyone says they'll fit the mk3. If it doesn't fit i'll make it!!;)
CR-Turbo's offer a couple of options for the hybrid ko3/s etc but for the up to 300hp version it's around £600.
Baz - That is a bargain. Get it ordered min, and when it arrives, put it in to the still to be fitted pile :lol:
JS, nae luck:p I've labelled up now.
Peachy, the only places i've found so far are Rallynuts and Demon Tweaks but both are for the mk2 but everyone says they'll fit the mk3. If it doesn't fit i'll make it!!;)
CR-Turbo's offer a couple of options for the hybrid ko3/s etc but for the up to 300hp version it's around £600.
£600 i was thinking more along the £400 mark just want abit over 250bhp
I'd say £600 is alot of money but 300BHP is asking alot of a KO3s so its fair enough really.
Have they confirmed that this will 100% give you 300BHP?
Dam feck Noggie firewalls, canna see that anes either.
Take it its tyres for the tractor? lol
cuprabaz
06-02-2009, 17:38
From memory i'm pretty sure they do a complete rebuild with the addition of a larger turbine wheel for £450 which will make 250.
I'll be happy if it makes over 285bhp but as long as it still spools quick for sprints and hillclimbs.
I'm looking at roughly £1500 all in. But these tyres were'nae cheap so that's dented the fund some what:doh:
Turbo -600
Unichip - 600
BAM Injectors - 80
BAM Fuel Pump - 40
BAM MAF Tube - 30
Baz special DIY TIP.:D 40 plus oil, gaskets
Yip new tractor tyres! Very impressed!!
Looks good baz, your the man in the know,
if i get my new job i'm intending on the same lines as you, with what allen was saying.
Sounds fleet.
cuprabaz
07-02-2009, 15:28
Cheers mate.
lol i wouldn't say man in the know, more like trial and error mechanic!:D
From memory i'm pretty sure they do a complete rebuild with the addition of a larger turbine wheel for £450 which will make 250.
I'll be happy if it makes over 285bhp but as long as it still spools quick for sprints and hillclimbs.
I'm looking at roughly £1500 all in. But these tyres were'nae cheap so that's dented the fund some what:doh:
Turbo -600
Unichip - 600
BAM Injectors - 80
BAM Fuel Pump - 40
BAM MAF Tube - 30
Baz special DIY TIP.:D 40 plus oil, gaskets
Yip new tractor tyres! Very impressed!!
yea id do it for 450....would you change the manifold as well
cuprabaz
08-02-2009, 21:50
Yes, definitely.
I could be picking your brains in months to come, will keep this thread clean of my questions.
cuprabaz
22-03-2009, 18:31
Just a wee update. My cage, seats and baffled sump(cheers Rob) have all arrived and just my luck they all turned up a few days after I came back to work.:cry:
No pics yet for obvious reasons but i'll get some taken when i get back.
Made a wee bit of progress when i was home. Relocated the wmi pump to the spare wheel well and fitted the new tank. Also wired up an arming switch for the wmi along with toggle switches for the electric windows. Oh and I ripped out the aircon and fitted my new horns.
How much did all the disposed parts come to weight wise Baz?
cuprabaz
22-03-2009, 19:14
Not sure really, 10kgs max at a guess. But it'll improve airflow and has free'd up space for the oilcooler.;)
You are really tempting me to strip my car,
(must be sensible as its my daily car now)
You are really tempting me to strip my car,
(must be sensible as its my daily car now)
Strip it min. I saw you in your car yesterday in the toon. Its looking good :)
Considering it
Should flash or stop me next time for a news, i'm blind when driving
The cars still putting a smile on my face!
cuprabaz
23-03-2009, 18:29
Before you strip it I recommend you have a hurl in a stripped one because it's pretty noisey. You can hear every little stone hitting the floor and arches, it doesn't bother me in the slightest but some might hate it.
Without a parcel shelf i hear the stones in the rear arches.lol.
Well hint hint a hurly in a certain stripped out red ibiza would be good?
Ibiza125
23-03-2009, 21:37
Get her stripped man trust me it's worth it. I miss mine being stripped. Seats will most likely be out again soon :)
cuprabaz
23-03-2009, 22:51
Well hint hint a hurly in a certain stripped out red ibiza would be good?
You might be waitng a while for that like:lol:
cuprabaz
08-05-2009, 12:09
Another parts update.
All my bushes have arrived. I went for:
Standard front wishbone bushes
225 TT rear wishbone bushes
Powerflex subframe bushes
Powerflex Steering Rack Bush
Standard top mounts front and rear
Powerflex Rear Beam Bushes - Black compound courtesy of Backdraft.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/cuprabaz/CupraRS%20Bits%20and%20Mods/DSC03524.jpg
Fitted the Mocal oil cooler and Backdraft Baffled sump.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/cuprabaz/CupraRS%20Bits%20and%20Mods/DSC03337.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/cuprabaz/CupraRS%20Bits%20and%20Mods/DSC03466.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/cuprabaz/CupraRS%20Bits%20and%20Mods/DSC03467.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/cuprabaz/CupraRS%20Bits%20and%20Mods/DSC03503.jpg
Sabelt Racer buckets
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/cuprabaz/CupraRS%20Bits%20and%20Mods/DSC03469.jpg
TRS Helmet Hammock
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/cuprabaz/CupraRS%20Bits%20and%20Mods/DSC03527.jpg
The gearbox arrived yesterday afternoon(cheers Alex;)) so i'll be getting stuck into that shortly.
Looking good Baz, what needs to be done with the WOT box?
Does it involve remapping?
When's it all going to be read for a KH outing?
I'm fitting coilovers today and hopefully onto KH very soon
cuprabaz
10-05-2009, 07:36
Cheers boys. I was like a kid at christmas when i got back on thursday:D
Just wire it in and all you have to do then is set up the launch control. As far as i'm aware.
Not sure yet going to be getting it MOT'd as soon as the cage, harness bar and harnesses are in and that should this week. Buffed of all the paint ready for welding last night and took a few more brakets off.
***TOP TIP*** If your trying to remove stuff that's spot welded don't bother with a proper drill bit for doing so just grind the bu99er off saves drilling holes in the paper thin floor!! Should have remembered from last time - ooops!:blink:
So have you sorted out your emissions or do you have a friendly MOT station
cuprabaz
10-05-2009, 08:37
Emissions should be bang on. The problem turned out to be an air leak on the map sensor, i hadn't torqued it up properly and never thought to check it!!:doh::hide: It worked out quite well though because if it hadn't failed that mot i wouldn't have the Warrior, the cupra probably wouldn't be in the butchered shape it's in and i'd probaby be banned haha.
If you need a hand Baz, give me a shout.
cuprabaz
04-06-2009, 08:25
Just a couple of little updates.
Had a little trouble getting gas for the welder but it should all be sorted when i get next week, got plenty of welders but no gas!:censored:
I fitted my new wishbone bushes, top mount and top mount bearing to the passenger side only before i left.
With me still swithering whether or not to go for the hybrid a friend of mine had offered to have a look at my map to see if there could be any improvements made to what i already have so that if i did go for the hybrid then i'd have a decent base map for them to work with. We were unable to get the map off the car with the ecu installed so it was removed and opened up. Star had fitted a scrambler board, desolder job coming up.
I also raised the back of the bonnet to aid cooling and fitted bonnet pins because catch on the carbon bonnet doesn't look the safest. Personally i like the look of it now but i'm sure others will say it looks like it's been in a smash:)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/cuprabaz/CupraRS%20Bits%20and%20Mods/DSC03564-1.jpg
Looking purposeful there Baz.
I'll be looking to lift the rear of my bonnet too to aid cooling.
How did you do it?
How was drilling the bonnet to fit the pins, always thought it was liable to cracking
cuprabaz
04-06-2009, 09:51
Cheers Willie.
I just used nuts and washers to give me the extra height, took a little bit of pr*cking about to get at the height i wanted.
The bonnet was easy enough to do. There were already holes in the fibre glass frame so i only had to drill the carbon then file it out to the correct size. Getting the height and alignment for these also took fair bit of pr*cking about but i'm pleased with how it all looks.:D
When's it all going to be done?
It sounds like you are trying to get EVERYTHING done prior to getting it on the track.
Is it not able to be driven just now so you can at least get a bit of fun in it while researching other bits and pieces?
cuprabaz
04-06-2009, 11:24
Yip i'll be getting it all done prior to tracking it. I'm missing every single sprint and hillclimb event this year due to my rota but only found this out after i got my licence!! Once the cage is in it'll be getting mot'd, taxed and insured.
It could be driven but it's not road legal at the minute. It does get a run now and then on a private local road just to keep the rust off the discs.
How did you go about getting your licence?
Did you do it up here?
cuprabaz
04-06-2009, 13:55
Just applied for it. Fill in the forms and pay the cash = bingo. You'd better join a motorclub as well. I joined Stonehaven & District MC.
I got the National B non race competition licence.
Just applied for it. Fill in the forms and pay the cash = bingo. You'd better join a motorclub as well. I joined Stonehaven & District MC.
I got the National B non race competition licence.
Whits the Stoney club like, are they alright?
I thought about joining the Aberdeen one as it's closer to me and I thought it would be bigger.
So it's not a full race licence you need?
cuprabaz
04-06-2009, 14:25
Not too sure to be honest, not been along to any of the events yet because i keep missing them. A few of my mates are members it'll be sound.
Nope just the National B for all the MSA speed events. Have a wee look on the MSA website.;)
Will have a chat to you about the bushes, as haven't been 100% on the rears.
Not a fan of the bonnetbeeing raised up but hey if it serves a purpose then who cares.
cuprabaz
05-06-2009, 06:44
Will have a chat to you about the bushes, as haven't been 100% on the rears.
Not a fan of the bonnetbeeing raised up but hey if it serves a purpose then who cares.
I've not got the rears on yet but Alex says they're good and half the price of the VT ones!!:D
It took me many months of swithering before i actually did it but i think it looks better when you see the whole car.;)
When you awat again Baz? Need to come oot and see you and chase your ass to get this project on the road to completion!
cuprabaz
05-06-2009, 08:18
I'm back on the 11th.[B)]
It's nearly there. The welder and up to know illusive gas are getting dropped off next week so the cage and harness bar will be fitted soon after. Once that lot is welded in place i can paint the inside then it's MOT time.:D
I've still got to stripped the G60 box to get the bits i want and i've got a man pricing up a LSD for me.:D But i'll be getting it MOT'd and insured before i do the gearbox etc.
Still to fit:
WOT BOX
Rear Beam Bushes
Drivers side Top Mount & Bearing & Wishbone bushes
Seats, the mounts are all made it they just need bolted in once the welding and painting is finished.
Harnesses
RAF M-Sport is on the case:lol:
Looks shite man :lol:
joking :p
Love it :D
Awesome, just awesome, always been one of my favourite cars on here and thats just done it for me.
Any pics of the modifed subframes? And what have you done because i need mine to go lower asap.
Looking good Baz, you thinking about putting protective film (clear) down the sides of the car.
Looking at the last picture of your car there is a bit that the wheel arches doesn't cover that will get pebble dashed on the track.
The front end looks mean, will be seeing alot of that in my mirror soon.
Looking forward to seeing the beastie in action soon
Cupra_R04
18-08-2009, 17:56
One word Lush :p. Got to say that have been looking through the thread and has been ages since this has seen the road lol. Cant wait to see this out and about. Well done baz keep up the good work [B)]
cuprabaz
18-08-2009, 18:04
Allen, :blahblah:
Cheers Phil.
The subframes are the sparco ones for the mk3 but instead of using universal rails i've extended the front bracket that the small locking bolt at the front goes so that the seats are bolted straight on to the subframe(no sliding). I had to strenghten the frames a fair bit as they are very flexible.
I should have just welded on two sections of box beam quite low to the floor then sat the seats on side mounts and sliders like most people do, I'll do this at some point once i get the rest of the stuff i want done.
What do you mean you'll be seeing it in your mirror Willie, have you been drinking??:rolleyes:
There hasn't been a problem with stones coming forward off the back wheels in the last 8 years so i can't see them starting now dude but I've got black mudflaps like Robdon's to go on the front.;)
Cheers Mark.
Allen, :blahblah:
Cheers Phil.
The subframes are the sparco ones for the mk3 but instead of using universal rails i've extended the front bracket that the small locking bolt at the front goes so that the seats are bolted straight on to the subframe(no sliding). I had to strenghten the frames a fair bit as they are very flexible.
I should have just welded on two sections of box beam quite low to the floor then sat the seats on side mounts and sliders like most people do, I'll do this at some point once i get the rest of the stuff i want done.
What do you mean you'll be seeing it in your mirror Willie, have you been drinking??:rolleyes:
There hasn't been a problem with stones coming forward off the back wheels in the last 8 years so i can't see them starting now dude but I've got black mudflaps like Robdon's to go on the front.;)
Cheers Mark.Aye mud flaps will sort it out.
when you back?
That Murdoch is a breeze.
Full cooked breakfast at 08.00, tidy:)
The front end looks mean, will be seeing alot of that in my mirror soon.
:lol:
Ibiza125
18-08-2009, 18:26
Totally forgot you had a build thread it's been so long! :doh:
Car is looking awesome! Love the matt and interior [B)]
You know what i think mentioned it on the other forum,
an amazing mk3 with tons of effort, hat is now off.
Think i will be seeing you in my mirror too at some point, then going past
Looks superb Barry, what are your plans for it use-wise? Trackdays, 1/4 mile, etc.?
cuprabaz
18-08-2009, 19:12
Thanks lads. It's taken a while :whistle:
The plan is to use it for track days, 1/4, sprints, hillclimbs and nice days.
I'm getting the map re-done by one of the guys up here so once that's done and all the gearbox related stuff is sorted out it should be good.:D
Pretty shocking about your map though eh! Strangely I find myself not surprised though.
cuprabaz
18-08-2009, 19:59
Nothing would surprise me about that lot. No idea who's map it is if all the stories are to be believed.:lol: Maybe that's why the scrambler board was fitted but once that's all removed we'll get to have a good look it.
redcupraboy
18-08-2009, 22:07
Some cracking progress there Baz, loving the cage and buckets bud:)
Looks the absolute biz bud! I know you've sold the CF splitter, but would it be worth fitting a splitter to the front for the track? I'm not sure how much 'practical' use they actually have?
cuprabaz
19-08-2009, 07:25
Cheers.
I honestly have no idea Riko, having a splitter on would just be a pain in the a55 for getting it on and off the trailer saying that i would like a normal sized CF LCR splitter.
beattie17
29-08-2009, 14:00
Looking good baz, whens the 1st track day?
cuprabaz
02-09-2009, 17:55
Dunno mate, no plans yet. I've still got the rear beam, steering rack and subframe bushes still to fit. I'm going to get the gearbox stuff done before i venture out on the track.
Also need to get another 2 R888's and another two Superleggera's. Anyone got any SuperL's kicking about??
My brother is taking my ecu into his work to remove the chip and scrammbler board Jim so kindly fitted. Once that's done we'll have be able to map it as normal. We've done a quite a few logging runs and there is room for improvement in the current map but we'll probably start a fresh.
gazcuprablk
30-06-2010, 19:11
is it me or can everyone else see the pics? i seen your pic of the inside of the car in phils readers rides with the cage in got to say m8 it looks the buisness and have searched every post to find your thread but could only find pics and half have been removed by photobucket. do you have any other pics of the cage and inside? and did you have to cut the dash to get the cage to fit?
gazcuprablk
01-07-2010, 18:12
thanks for that ibiza 125 wish i never asked now though as its identical to mine apart from the sprinter vent, wheels and interior lol it looks real nice i do like that and the exact cage will soon be on order for mine :p as i dont want to cut the dash up, any other plans?
cuprabaz
02-08-2010, 13:04
any other plans?
Just to drive it more and fix all the little niggles.;)