thePHILosiphers FR TDi - Stage 2 Complete - SOLD!!

as if by magic more wheels have appeared!!

these came off the Leon FR+ same design as the LCR just 1" small and dont stick out as much as the cupra's, much smarted i must say

Warning said:

gimme those wheels

love the look of those, where the hell do you fine all of these wheels?

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eBay and the Fat Fingers app lol and knowing how to deal haha

speakers and tweeters have been installed:



i have done the other side but cba to picture it,

Tweeters:

Old and New - Split Up


New One repaired and fixed in: Due to not having the right plug I could have cut both cables and soldered, or used a connecting block which is what I've done as they can now always be replaced/removed easier:



Glued into Place:


Fitted:


The finishing Touch - JBL Badge for the door Speaker


now its all in and done, the sound difference is noticeable, the, base isnt as dominent on normal settings, and the treble is much clearer and sharper, so on normal day to day listening its a very nice balance, at some point I might install the amp thats currently on the floor, but I really dont have any inclanation to do so atm.

Refurbished the flip key yesterday as the old one was looking worn






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well theres not be too much to report as of late:

Changed back to 4300k h7r HID's with slim ballasts





Sprayed the central fascia gloss black:





But the gloss black covers on



Bought myself some axle stands at last



I pick the car up from Shark later on today where it has had the following:

- Sachs Uprated clutch kit
- New Brake discs and pads alround
- 100k Service
- New Map sensor
- Replacement Heated washer jet
- FMIC has been refitted and pipes tightened and clips changed (had continual problems as of late with the pipes blowing, more than likely down to the MAP sensors being faulty

I will now be rebooking the full custom map for end of May/Start of June as my Birthday prezzie to me and pre Inter's:

Next up however will be new shocks/coilovers with new top mounts so I will start saving for those as I want the Eibach's ideally

Eric87 said:

You still on eibach pro springs? Do you know how much they have lowered by approx?

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Roughly 30mm on the front and 25mm on the rear, the ride is very good and well worth it

tapaspoke from Xperia S

Eric87 said:

Are you running on oem dampers or uprated? If you have or are running on oem ones, how would you comment on the ride quality?

one of my front springs has snapped half a coil off the bottom so I'm looking at investing in a set of eibachs. looks like it sits nice at the front and a bit higher at the rear but much better than stock.

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atm standard well run shocks and they are very comfy, the eibachs have better dampening than say APEX which frankly are a bit **** lol

i will be changing over to coilovers as of when my expenses get paid and because of the experience ive had with these im going to look at getting the Eibach coilovers as these have been brilliant

Good bye value but on the flip side whole host of parts on order, ap suspension (delivered in the next couple of days)

THS fmic ànd darkside 1 piece pipe kits

Ànd booked into darkside for end of July for some love

tapaspoke from Xperia S

So some little updates:

New AP Suspension and Top Mounts in and fitted:





Suspension needs to settle but im very happy with the ride, its frankly very good compared to before, drop is decent considering they are brand new and need to settle

Darkside Pipework and EGR Delete Delivered:


THS Intercooler Core Delivered:


Roof Mounted Sunglasses holder fitted:

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Fresh from a new darkside map and a photo taken from a mate at VW Action

cupra.al said:

that pipework looks really good quality in the pics although for the price you would expect it to be as well.
its good to see proper ic pipe work available for the ibiza at last as well.

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it has been a massive improvement and has really changed the way of the car drives

Had my last drive in the Ibiza tonight, been a great car and loyal servant, will miss her, still onwards and upwards, hope the new owner enjoys her as much as I have

Collection on the replacement 10am tomorrow

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cupra.al said:

bloody hell i wasnt expecting that,best of luck with the new car.
what is the next car?

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Yep bit sudden but I've been looking for the car I bought for nearly a year now.



I've gone with the Volvo c30 t5 se lux, new project more power looking forward to it now just waiting for collection. More show than go when I'm done with it, mods already ordered

BeezaDave said:

Sad too see this one go hopefully it stays on the forum.

Good luck with the new car

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Car will be on the forums certainly ioc as that's where I sold it from, should be back on here though as they trolled the tread to see what's what

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