"Aretha" Ibiza Mk2 GTi Cupra Sport 8v *Small Update 02/04/12*

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Maybe because people want to read threads that get updated?


Lily, you coming to inters for the whole weekend? x

even when i update it mate people still dont read or comment on it :/ so i gave up pal & By the way? when is GTI inters?

 

[LMJ]

I'd like to keep this about my car, Adam? Thanks

 

[CraigW]

Btw just thought I would tell you there is a Mk3 Cupra exhaust currently on ebay

I may have to just come to Inters this year aswell.

 

[ather`s]

Maybe because people want to read threads that get updated?


Lily, you coming to inters for the whole weekend? x

llyr`s car will be there all weekend arun, as will mine and yours. just been discussing this with the boy earlier this evening over afew txts and discussing what mods are being sorted with the cars. we both got some ideas batting around so all will have to wait and see.

now back on topic, you got that subframe back on yet ?

 

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I know sorry mate but was just commenting back to abs comment

 

[abhardwaj1990]

llyr`s car will be there all weekend arun, as will mine and yours. just been discussing this with the boy earlier this evening over afew txts and discussing what mods are being sorted with the cars. we both got some ideas batting around so all will have to wait and see.

now back on topic, you got that subframe back on yet ?

You better be. Get both your cars on show n shine, I am

Is this car still not fixed??

 

[gtikezz]

I'd like to keep this about my car, Adam? Thanks

 

[LMJ]

Update

November 2011

Towards the end of November saw the garage, where it has stayed since. I decided to resort to my brother's Corsa as my daily (he's in Uni down South), which gave me plenty of time to carry out a much needed overhaul.

I decided to renew my ARB / droplinks at first, which had seen better days. On closer inspection, my OCDness led me to overhaul and restore the whole lot. As follows;

(WARNING - Proper anal stuff!)

Front Calipers / Carriers overhaul. (Also G60 conversion);

See ya!;

Old vs New splash guards from Seat Dealers;

Hub painted roughly with Hammerite;

All carriers, calipers were extensively rubbed down, wire wheels and various bits were used on a drill too, to further enhance all painted surfaces.

Pistons extracted from the calipers (to reveal some weird crud!);

Caliper rubber down;

Carriers sprayed in silver;

Off to the oven for baking;

Calipers sprayed and baked. Then left to cool down for 12 hours, as they were HOT! Finished article;

New seals, dustcaps and Guide pin gaiters were ordered from BigRed;

Piston was carefully pressed back into place;

Rocker Cover & Intake Manifold

Rubbed down with wire brushes and cleaned;

Masked up;

And decided on Crackle Paint. Finished article (Crackling hell!);

Also decided to have a go at polishing my Rocker cover;

Whilst fiddling with the more mundane bits, these badboys were getting done!

Subframe, wishbones and slam panel overhaul

There was no front end to my car, the car had essentially lost it's face :shifty: ;

State of the engine;

Shiny!;

Shiny slam panel;

New genuine bonnet catch;

Couldn't help but take a few pics! (On what seemed like a decent camera at the time! Apologies for the quality!);

Fresh Subframe, alongside the new ARB ordered;

I had decided to order powerflex bushes for the ARB too, for added rigidity! As follows;

Slam panel was then fitted to the car using new genuine bolts etc;

Fresh radiator fan cowling seen behind;

The quality of the work was good, I was pretty happy with the outcome! It was done in as near match as possible. (9005 Matt/Satin black finish)

Further Subframe fitting

I then moved onto fitting the subframe. Using only my pair of measly muscles, alongside my mate the other side, we lifted and fitted it ourselves. A bit of grunting, pissed off muttering, and frustration, we managed to get it all done and torqued up eventually!

Subframe Components;

Wishbones;

New Lemforder pivot bushes;

Genuine Leon / Audi TT bushes, pressed and ready to fit!;

New, genuine ball joints ordered too (with the trusty old Haynes manual in the background!);

I have to admit, getting these in was a PAIN! Access was limited, and leverage was too! So frustrating at times!

Anyway, we got there in the end, and I can't thank my mate enough for his dedication and willingness, he's stuck by me throughout, (in these FREEZING conditions!) fairplay to him! (Only he seems to understand my OCDness, to a degree!)

Finished article;

(As seen, powerflex bushes, and the new calipers fitted!);

(Oh, and any brown residue would be the waxoyl. I'd like to preserve the finish as long as I can!)

There are many more pictures, I just don't want to bore you guys too much! Also, it's hard to keep up with progress through pictures, always seem to forget to snap everything I do when I'm well into it!

That's it for now! Updates soon;

• Rear overhaul,
• Golf Mk4 rear brake setup etc.
• Interior changes!
• New ICE...

Work has been on a hold for a bit, partly due to uni work, but also as my mate has been in Hospital suffering from a collapsed lung, randomly! He's on the mend thankfully!

Thanks guys!

 

[abhardwaj1990]

I want to buy this car when you finish with it, slam it so hard so it batters the **** outta that subframe

 

[ather`s]

I want to buy this car when you finish with it, slam it so hard so it batters the **** outta that subframe

and make it UN-DRIVEABLE arun. . . . i dont think so! stay as you are llyr, you are doing a fab job on her. will be doing something like this on mine but i if i get it looking half as good as this i will be happy.

 

[Ajloy]

Woow major overhauling and perfecting I like..... if your upgrading front brakes to 280mm gotta get some shiny stainless steel braided hoses to go with them shiny calipers .
And almost forgot to say I love the polished rocker cover

 

[CraigW]

This is looking awesome!!! You are being proper OCD/ANAL about it but it is so worth it!!

Im assuming all the subframe/arb etc etc was powder-coated??

And a quick one about the bonnet catch, did you get it from a dealer?? If so you dont happen to have the cost and/or part number to hand?

 

[C11PRA DC]

Copying me again I see!

Well done though! - did you use the VHT paint I recommended?

DC

 

[LMJ]

Thanks Ajloy (they're on the way by the way!) and Craig

Hit the nail on the head there, DC. Hope you don't mind?

I did indeed!

 

[C11PRA DC]

Have you used a new front panel and rad surround? If so how much were they? I found them quite expensive!

Satin black powder coat looks good - good price?

DC

 

[LMJ]

New front panel? No, all original ones, (apart from the subframe)... All other bits were just blasted and coated . Good Welsh price!

 

[ather`s]

This is looking awesome!!! You are being proper OCD/ANAL about it but it is so worth it!!

Im assuming all the subframe/arb etc etc was powder-coated??

And a quick one about the bonnet catch, did you get it from a dealer?? If so you dont happen to have the cost and/or part number to hand?

think i paid about £12 for my bonnet catch from seat, it wasnt that expensive craig.

 

[LMJ]

Ah apologies Craig, missed that question on my phone! Yes it was a genuine Polo one, but a cheaper Fleabay buy £4.99 iirc?

 

[suj]

Good work Lilly :wub:

 

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credit to you mate coming along now pal keep up the good work.