Arosa 1.4 16v Sport - My Trackday Project - '09 End of Season Report from Page 29 - SEAT Cupra.net

*driveforward* · 17-12-2007, 23:53

Yup, I've bought another Arosa!
Having previously owned an Arosa 16v Sport back in 2002 (my 'old' 02-reg car is still in the family and is actually parked next to my 'new' 52-reg one as I type!), I've been longing to get another 1.4 16v as a track project for quite some time now.

Yes: to all the 'old-timers' on here, I've finally stopped talking about doing this and am actually DOING THIS - a proper track bitch project

Hopefully all will be ready in time for my monster year at the Nurburgring in 2008 - starting at Easter.

So, here it is, my project for the Winter.. a 2002 (52) silver SEAT Arosa 16v Sport with 31K on the clock:

The Plan:

Strip out interior
Fit custom FIA spec weld-in cage - Recommendations on where to get done?
Uprate brakes
Suspension
Manifold
BMC CDA
Buckets & Harnesses
Bodywork bits and bobs
Rear spoiler - (I know, but I like them)
Relocate battery to boot
Remove airbags and fit nice steering wheel
Replace wheels with lightweight options - Any suggestions?
Sell whatever I can off the car to save my kidneys..!

..Oh, and I hope to make the SCN Cadwell park track day in early Feb for a shakedown test before I drive all the way to Germany..

Yikes!

Wish me luck, lots of time, think about my knuckles and join me in hoping I get my xmas bonus!

Ian

*Boo* · 17-12-2007, 23:58

Crumbs seems like a tall order for February - although anything is possible and you have a nice basis there

Good luck with the project and keep us posted.

**mrcoyote** · 18-12-2007, 04:50

Goodluck!

**m0rk** · 18-12-2007, 07:41

Cool project.

what width are the OE wheels?

You can easily disable the passenger airbag, so saves removing it (a pig of a job)

*lunalupi* · 18-12-2007, 10:25

Sell those wheels - they're a popular but rare option, should go like hot cakes!

**ZBOYD** · 18-12-2007, 10:48

Nice project Ian, look forward to seeing the results as you progress with it.

**F2 Stu** · 18-12-2007, 18:42

I'll let you know how good the OMP cage is to fit soon enough

*driveforward* · 18-12-2007, 18:57

Cheers for the comments guys

m0rk - I don't know the width of these wheels tbh, will find out and post up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by F2 Stu

I'll let you know how good the OMP cage is to fit soon enough

Didn't you already have a cage in your Cordy!?

*RobT* · 18-12-2007, 19:00

Ian Carvell on club gti knows more about race prep lupo's than most - having won vw cup in one !

**WeeJase** · 18-12-2007, 19:16

your cars are getting smaller and smaller mate.i remember seeing one at alconbury ,being driven on its door handles for most of the day.fun little chariot.you know where i am if you need a hand,taking things apart

**Fl@pper** · 18-12-2007, 19:22

just look at the arosa projects 'racer' was the best one imho

cracking little car

tashacupra · 18-12-2007, 19:45

hi, thats a smart little project you got there, i'm in the middle of doin a bare shell rebuild with my mk2 polo G40 to be used in exactly the same way

, with regards to some of the parts your after (track wheels, rollcages etc) have a word with Erick at advanced autosport technologies, he has always been good to me and has a backround in rallying and other motorsport.

**F2 Stu** · 18-12-2007, 20:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by driveforward

Didn't you already have a cage in your Cordy!?

I'm fitting a cage to an Arosa over the Christmas period

cardaft · 18-12-2007, 20:17

Very nice

Love those wheels, i want them

**WeeJase** · 18-12-2007, 20:38

Quote:

have a word with Erick at advanced autosport technologies, he has always been good to me and has a backround in rallying and other motorsport

opinions vary

tashacupra · 18-12-2007, 20:56

yer i know wot you mean, but i've dealt with him quite a lot, give him a bit of time and he is spot on and usally offers very good prices (from my experiance), also he has some good conectoins in germany which for me running a G40 is very usfull

*driveforward* · 18-12-2007, 23:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobT

Ian Carvell on club gti knows more about race prep lupo's than most - having won vw cup in one !

Cheers mate, I'll look him up at the weekend. The cage is the first thing that needs to be sorted, most other stuff can be done in my garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeeJase

your cars are getting smaller and smaller mate.i remember seeing one at alconbury ,being driven on its door handles for most of the day.fun little chariot.you know where i am if you need a hand,taking things apart

Thanks mate, I'll give you a shout! A mate of mine is popping round at the weekend (who has a lupo gti) to help remove the interior.. can't afford to waste any time!)

Driving it back from London reminded me just how much fun these little cars are, the engine is a cracker considering it's only pulling 946Kg around as standard.. I wonder how much I can remove!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fl@pper

just look at the arosa projects 'racer' was the best one imho

cracking little car

Thanks again mate, this may end up looking a little 'arosa racer' stylee

Quote:

Originally Posted by tashacupra

hi, thats a smart little project you got there

I certainly hope so

Quote:

Originally Posted by F2 Stu

I'm fitting a cage to an Arosa over the Christmas period

Ahh.. is this ArosaRacer's?

*ArosaRacer* · 19-12-2007, 14:48

yep its mine !

*Ant FR* · 19-12-2007, 15:11

Mark Fish motorsport is where my mate just a got a very nice 6-point roll cage for his Reno 5, its a 6-point one and i believe its a weld in one, but can also be done as bolt in. Made by safety devices and has about 100 or so options for extra bits to add to it

*driveforward* · 23-12-2007, 21:24

One Busy Weekend!

Well, to begin with the 'new' car received a decent exterior and interior clean which even included some clay-bar action to remove some engrained tree-sap from the roof (don't anyone say this car won't be loved!):

Note the gap between rear wheel and arch in this pic for later :P

17-12-2007, 23:53	#1
driveforward Is at the Nürburgring Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stourbridge W-Mids Posts: 3,425	Arosa 1.4 16v Sport - My Trackday Project - '09 End of Season Report from Page 29 Yup, I've bought another Arosa! Having previously owned an Arosa 16v Sport back in 2002 (my 'old' 02-reg car is still in the family and is actually parked next to my 'new' 52-reg one as I type!), I've been longing to get another 1.4 16v as a track project for quite some time now. Yes: to all the 'old-timers' on here, I've finally stopped talking about doing this and am actually DOING THIS - a proper track bitch project Hopefully all will be ready in time for my monster year at the Nurburgring in 2008 - starting at Easter. So, here it is, my project for the Winter.. a 2002 (52) silver SEAT Arosa 16v Sport with 31K on the clock: The Plan: Strip out interior Fit custom FIA spec weld-in cage - Recommendations on where to get done? Uprate brakes Suspension Manifold BMC CDA Buckets & Harnesses Bodywork bits and bobs Rear spoiler - (I know, but I like them) Relocate battery to boot Remove airbags and fit nice steering wheel Replace wheels with lightweight options - Any suggestions? Sell whatever I can off the car to save my kidneys..! ..Oh, and I hope to make the SCN Cadwell park track day in early Feb for a shakedown test before I drive all the way to Germany.. Yikes! Wish me luck, lots of time, think about my knuckles and join me in hoping I get my xmas bonus! Ian __________________ Audi A2 TDI Sport \| SEAT Arosa 16v Sport Last edited by driveforward; 15-11-2009 at 16:02. Reason: Title change following end of '09 season

17-12-2007, 23:58	#2
Boo I ♥ Green Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Eastbourne Posts: 3,648	Crumbs seems like a tall order for February - although anything is possible and you have a nice basis there Good luck with the project and keep us posted. __________________

18-12-2007, 07:41	#4
m0rk geöffnet Join Date: May 2001 Location: Portsmouth/Glasgow Posts: 25,798	Cool project. what width are the OE wheels? You can easily disable the passenger airbag, so saves removing it (a pig of a job) __________________ 2003 RenaultSport Clio Cup 172 1990 1.6 Mazda Eunos Roadster 2003 SEAT Leon Cupra 1.8T

18-12-2007, 10:25	#5
lunalupi ...is not a bloke! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 1,614	Sell those wheels - they're a popular but rare option, should go like hot cakes! __________________ 55.8bhp @ 5068 rpm and 62lb ft @ 3605 rpm

18-12-2007, 10:48	#6
ZBOYD SCN Admin Join Date: May 2001 Location: Cheshire Posts: 10,981	Nice project Ian, look forward to seeing the results as you progress with it. __________________ Mark SCN Administrator & Pimp Daddy email: zboyd@seatcupra.net url: www.seatcupra.net/ 07 Inferi Black Leon Cupra TFSi - with a sprinkle of extras. It's here - Check it out!!

18-12-2007, 04:50	#3
mrcoyote See no evil... Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,731	Goodluck!

18-12-2007, 18:42	#7
F2 Stu I. Am. Legend. Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Erith, Kent, UK Posts: 6,965	I'll let you know how good the OMP cage is to fit soon enough __________________ 1998 SEAT Cordoba 2.0 16v SX Coupe - Track Hack 1999 SEAT Alhambra 1.9 TDi - Bus 1997 SEAT Ibiza Cuprasport 8v - plans afoot..

18-12-2007, 19:00	#9
RobT gettin jiggy with it Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Congleton Posts: 2,509	Ian Carvell on club gti knows more about race prep lupo's than most - having won vw cup in one ! __________________ 05 Black VW Bora 130tdi Highline - Work Car 04 Red Audi A4 Avant 1.8T Quattro S-Line - Best Car 96 Kiwi 2.0 16V Ibiza F1.5 - Lunacy Car

18-12-2007, 19:16	#10
WeeJase pert Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 10,011	your cars are getting smaller and smaller mate.i remember seeing one at alconbury ,being driven on its door handles for most of the day.fun little chariot.you know where i am if you need a hand,taking things apart

18-12-2007, 19:22	#11
Fl@pper What first? RatRod or16v? Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: 1998 S Copper Mk2 Ibiza GTI 2.0 16V 1/2 leather AC+Roof Comet kit F2 spoiler morrete twin lamp conversion with way too many rebuilt Bits'n'Bobs and a thirst for Optimax - Cheltenham Glos Posts: 14,228	just look at the arosa projects 'racer' was the best one imho cracking little car __________________ Fl@pper SouthernPikeyBigEaredHotRoddingIronMaidenMetallicaFan@GSF

18-12-2007, 19:45	#12
tashacupra Next up "twin scroll" Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: suffolk Posts: 250	hi, thats a smart little project you got there, i'm in the middle of doin a bare shell rebuild with my mk2 polo G40 to be used in exactly the same way, with regards to some of the parts your after (track wheels, rollcages etc) have a word with Erick at advanced autosport technologies, he has always been good to me and has a backround in rallying and other motorsport.

18-12-2007, 20:17	#14
cardaft Full Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 488	Very nice Love those wheels, i want them

18-12-2007, 20:56	#16
tashacupra Next up "twin scroll" Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: suffolk Posts: 250	yer i know wot you mean, but i've dealt with him quite a lot, give him a bit of time and he is spot on and usally offers very good prices (from my experiance), also he has some good conectoins in germany which for me running a G40 is very usfull

19-12-2007, 14:48	#18
ArosaRacer Kamakazie Wee man Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: in my own little world Posts: 2,662	yep its mine ! __________________ Evo 6 397 bhp 343lbft Leon tsport 219 bhp 257 lbfts, arosa 0 bhp 0lbfts

19-12-2007, 15:11	#19
Ant FR Full Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 3,266	Mark Fish motorsport is where my mate just a got a very nice 6-point roll cage for his Reno 5, its a 6-point one and i believe its a weld in one, but can also be done as bolt in. Made by safety devices and has about 100 or so options for extra bits to add to it __________________ EP3 civic type r in championship White

23-12-2007, 21:24	#20
driveforward Is at the Nürburgring Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stourbridge W-Mids Posts: 3,425	Update 23/12/07 One Busy Weekend! Well, to begin with the 'new' car received a decent exterior and interior clean which even included some clay-bar action to remove some engrained tree-sap from the roof (don't anyone say this car won't be loved!): Note the gap between rear wheel and arch in this pic for later :P __________________ Audi A2 TDI Sport \| SEAT Arosa 16v Sport Last edited by driveforward; 22-12-2008 at 21:09. Reason: Image URL Change

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