Jamie's MK4 Ibiza formula sport

Jamie7 · Oct 30, 2011

So I thought I may as well start one of these as I dont want to do catch up when there are too many mods to list on the car!

So I got this car for my birthday, its a black formula sport 57 plate bought from the dealer.

Im still learning in this car (only been 17 for 3 weeks) so havnt really been able to test what it can do. Just past my theory so hopefully will get the practical booked soon.

So this is this day I got it:

I then was really clever and hit a diversion sign, (it was infront of a junction and didnt realise it was there as I was looking left and right) I was kinda lucky as it just fell into the hedge, it didnt go onto my bonnet which would of been a disaster! So this is the damage caused by that incident:

And then today I fixed that up with a bit of this:

Which did a great job:

Jamie7 · Oct 30, 2011

I also added some stickers to the interior as well as dice on the alloysn SCN stickers and nightbreakers. Here is some picture of today: (sorry about the rain drops)

Jamie7 · Oct 30, 2011

Jamie7 · Oct 30, 2011

Do I need to replace my disc? They dont look too healthy! Will the dealer cover this as I have a 6 month warranty?

Also, How do I take out the front grill? I can take out the pins, but then the grill just dosnt want to budge! Want to spray it black.

Got some LED side lights on the way as well.

Cheers for looking,

Jamie.

rf860 · Oct 30, 2011

Looks a nice first car. The rear disks corroding is a common problem with the ibiza unfortunately, i'd try and get the dealer to sort them first tbh, they should'nt have sold the car like that in the first place.

Jamie7 · Oct 30, 2011

The front discs arnt that much better, will try and get along there soon.

geo7087 · Oct 31, 2011

As rf860 said on the discs really,

The upper grille once you remove those pins will pop out, it can be a little tricky as its still a snug fit without them. Some of the lower model ibiza Mk4's and older ones come with a grille that has the black outline, which will be much easier to paint, painting chrome fin ished can be likely to chip.

Alternatively give me a shout and i can give you a hand as i'm in Cornwall and have been running a 1.8turbo Ibiza since may, where abouts you from buddy? Oh and i want your seats badly lol

Jamie7 · Oct 31, 2011

Yep, i managed to remove it and put 2 layers of grey primer and then a 'gloss black' which turned out to be more matt black! also its now starting to peal

Is there anywhere I can buy a new debadged grill thats just black? btw im in a village between falmouth and truro.

EDIT: Just looked at your thread, your is very nice

How did you get your grill so perfect?!

rf860 · Oct 31, 2011

Jamie7 said:
Yep, i managed to remove it and put 2 layers of grey primer and then a 'gloss black' which turned out to be more matt black! also its now starting to peal Is there anywhere I can buy a new debadged grill thats just black? btw im in a village between falmouth and truro.

EDIT: Just looked at your thread, your is very nice How did you get your grill so perfect?!

If you mean me, i just used gloss black vinyl and took my time as i need everything to be perfect lol.

Jordanwaterhous · Oct 31, 2011

I'd get those discs looked at if i was you. Lawrie's ibiza just failed its MOT for having pitted discs.

mick-fr · Oct 31, 2011

Nice first car! I wouldn't be too enticed to "see what it can do", especially as soon as you've passed (When you do). I've seen too many bad things when people try that and it doesn't end well! One of my mates was in intensive care for rolling his car down an enbankment at the side of a motorway!

rf860 · Oct 31, 2011

Jordanwaterhous said:
I'd get those discs looked at if i was you. Lawrie's ibiza just failed its MOT for having pitted discs.

Actually, looking at them, they don't look that bad, i think i he grinded off the rust then painted the edges, they'd be fine.

Jamie7 · Nov 1, 2011

It had a MOT when I bought it and they passed it with them like that. But thinking about it, they may of just done that so they dont have to buy new disc!

Jordanwaterhous · Nov 1, 2011

Jamie7 said:
It had a MOT when I bought it and they passed it with them like that. But thinking about it, they may of just done that so they dont have to buy new disc!

Hmmm. I'd just keep an eye on them then, or go to an independent garage and ask them what they think.

geo7087 · Nov 1, 2011

Jamie7 said:
Yep, i managed to remove it and put 2 layers of grey primer and then a 'gloss black' which turned out to be more matt black! also its now starting to peal Is there anywhere I can buy a new debadged grill thats just black? btw im in a village between falmouth and truro.

EDIT: Just looked at your thread, your is very nice How did you get your grill so perfect?!

Ah cool i'm in St Austell. you can get a debadged grille via ebay if you want to for the Mk4 Ibiza. My grille i got a lower spec grille with the plastic surround thats easier to paint and basically took down all the chrome on the S badge with a lot of sanding

killieboy123 · Nov 1, 2011

Car looks good. I think sticker bombing can be hit or miss but it loils quite good there. Same alloys as mine.
What's your plans then?

ryanb · Nov 1, 2011

Car looks really good

To be honest the sticker bombing it too much, however it looks good on the glove box handle. My MK4 Ibiza is my first car too

I'd like to know what you are planning to do.

Jamie7 · Nov 2, 2011

So the spraying of the grill went totally wrong, its peeling and its horrible! So ordered a black one off ebay which will look alot smarter

For plans, I still need to gain ideas ect which is why im on this forum but atm just the usual:

HID lights
20mm spacers on rear
Maybe spray alloys black, not sure!
LCR front lip
Would love to get air but dont think it will be worth the cost
fr exhaust backbox
side strips colour coded

Anyone think of any other cheap easy mods?

Jamie7 · Nov 2, 2011

So this is how the car looks now with the horrible grill on

:

And I got a nice smell:

Which came with this sticker: (still not sure about where it is, its only a window / glass sticker so abit awkward to place.

PS: cheers for the comments guys, really appreciate it!

killieboy123 · Nov 2, 2011

Did you use plastic primer? I'd definitely get an LCR splitter on, makes a huge difference.
Would avoid black alloys but that's just a personal dislike so up to you really.
What about window tints?

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