07 Ibiza Sport info

[306Chris]

Hi all,

Great forum very helpful already!!

My Girlfriend is about to buy an 07 ibiza sport with just 16k on it:

I was wondering if there is anything in particular to look out for when buying?

Can anyone advise on some common/easy/subtle mods too? Nothing too mad really looking to keep it OEM+

I have seen the Polo rear wiper mod and the LCR splitter, (would like to see a pic of a silver one with the splitter) and I also want to do the flip key!

Lol her new car and I've started already!

Oh, plus how can I tell if it is the 75hp or 85hp?

(I was going to post a pic of the car but I dont have enough posts to do this)

 

[teepee4bh]

knocking suspension at slow speed turning is a big problem

 

[306Chris]

Ok cheers, what is the usual cause of this knock?

 

[teepee4bh]

it's an ongoing saga for a few of us. combinations of Suspension components
but nobody know exactly which ones

 

[knight85]

silver car with splitter.....look no futher haha

problems...suspension has been covered..can be quite crashy, rear washer jet can pop off, veers to the left and uneven tyre wear are quite common also

easy cheap mods...
new stubby aerial...C2 or S2000 one
polo rear wiper (£10)
LCR splitter (£15)
tints (£100-150)
paint calipers (few quid)
paint front grill/ badgeless grill, (£25)
paint wing mirror covers or get cupra/chrome ones (£20)
rear spacers (£60)
HIDs/LED sidelights (ebay specials are ok..)
Seat Sport Strut Brace (£70)
Rear Anti Roll Bar (£130)

 

[306Chris]

Thanks for the advice guys, We are getting the can on Sunday (at last)

I read that sidelight bulbs cab be a pain to change?

What are the main beam and indicator bulbs like for doing?

 

[Neo]

They`re not too bad on the smaller engines, it`s the TDI`s that are a pain... literally!

 

[joesmad4it]

They`re not too bad on the smaller engines, it`s the TDI`s that are a pain... literally!

How comes?

 

[Neo]

The TDI`s REALLY fill up the engine bay... there are components fitted right up to the rear of the light clusters meaning you need really small hands and some practice to be able to get the bulbs in and out.

 

[knight85]

+1 on that....sidelights are difficult

 

[306Chris]

We picked it up today in the snow!! Have to say I am very impressed. Seems to pull better than I expected for a 1.4 and it looks great! Build quality seems good and the handling feels nice and tight.

Already changed the headlamp bulbs for some 7500k ones

There seems to be a fair bit of road noise, I assume this is normal and down to the wheels/tyres/suspension?

I think it'll be a great car for her!!!

 

[CJRamze]

Normally the tyres, Suspension on Ibiza's is notoriously hard which doesnt help.
Get some Toyo T1R's on there and the road noise will be eliminated and you'll have much better grip in good and bad weather

 

[306Chris]

Cheers mate, I'll leave it until the tyres wear a bit then consider a change. The noise is worse at lower speeds to be honest.

I'll post some pics once I have enough posts to do so!

 

[Deleted member 13581]

Nice one. Welcome to endless posting in the MK4 section.

 

[306Chris]

Oh and also 63 KW must be the 85 PS engine right?

 

[Deleted member 13581]

Yeah, thats the 85bhp engine.

 

[306Chris]

Thanks mate, its very tourquey is 2nd/3rd. I was concerned that it would be unnerpowered as she wanted something with more to offer than her 03 1.2 Clio. I drove it home and was impressed with how well it pulled!

Means I'll enjoy driving it!!

I have some ICE questions is there a seperate section on the forum for these or do I chuck them in this section?

 

[Deleted member 13581]

They are nippy engines. Better than a 1.2 Clio anyway.

There is an ICE section >> http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=28

But if its MK4 specific (like where to route cables and that) then fire it in here and we will help you.

 

[306Chris]

Wow I didnt see that section lol!

Well my Q's are fairly MK4 Specific and I like you guys so its new thread in here time!!!

 

[306Chris]

Pics for you all: