A few Q's about the Ibiza 2.0 16v

[big rick]

Hi guys

Looking at selling my mk2 16v golf and getting an Ibiza mk2 16v.

took a 96 Ibiza GTI 16v for a test drive the other day. 90k on the clock. I've never driven one before, and it raised a few questions -

1. It didn't seem to pick up and go like my 16v golf, in fact it felt a bit gutless. I thought it would/should be quicker. Is this normal?

2. When I dipped the clutch to change gear the revs dropped really slowly, like diesel van slowly. Is this normal?

3. The throw of the gear stick forwards/backwards seemed really long. I know this can be reduced with a short shifter, but as standard is this normal?

It was a bit shabby anyway so i didn't get it, but thought i'd find out some more info b4 looking at more.

cheers

Rick

 

[cordobabrendy]

was it a 1.8 16v(probably, being a 96 model) or a 2.0 16v abf engined version? the revs do take a while to drop as its got a heavy flywheel. the gear throw is artificially long due to the crap gearknob, lose it and you have a shorter throw.
Also, the mk2 has a closer ratio box which is good for 0-100 but the seat version would start to walk away over that...if you ever want to go that fast.

 

[WeeJase]

3. The throw of the gear stick forwards/backwards seemed really long. I know this can be reduced with a short shifter, but as standard is this normal?

golf is rod change,ibiza is cable on the 2ltr16v and as slack as fook.and unfortunately cables are expensive and so is a short shifter for it.
they are a bit long in the tooth now so expect to have a good hunt to find a minter.just looked in our classifieds and theres no 16v for sale on here even

 

[WeeJase]

96 was the last year of the 1.816v so a face lifted one is rare(er) and as the 1.816v was a rod change it would have shifted throuhg the gears more like the golf(same 020 box different ratios)

 

[big rick]

it was ABF engine so i guess it was 2.0

how fast are they compared to a golf mk2 16v?

 

[m0rk]

IIRC, slightly more torquey than a 1.8 16v mk2, but it does weigh in at about 150kg more.

I'd say it *should* be about the same. feels sluggish unless you get it on the boil though, and to be honest only feels at home at teh top end of 3rd gear plus.

 

[Cupra Kid]

I'd say it *should* be about the same. feels sluggish unless you get it on the boil though, and to be honest only feels at home at teh top end of 3rd gear plus.

Yeah i definately agree, once its going its a lot of fun, but getting it going is a lot of work unless you have a good amount of space. The gear change is crap as tandard theres now other word for it, you really do have to throw the gear stick back and forth.

I also noticed how long it took the revs to drop, and after cleaing out my throttle body it now drops a little quicker. I wouldnt have thought 90k miles would be an issue as mine is way past 100k now.

Those negatives said though, when i come onto the perfect long straight on a country road in third gear and hoof it it brings a smile to my face that no other car has

 

[WeeJase]

2ltr feels much better through the mid-range.i went from a 1.816v ibiza to a 2ltr16v cordoba,and the difference low down was like night and day.
but as said above the golf weighs less and has better gearing than the ibiza equivalent(1.816v).

 

[WeeJase]

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=101322
just approved this one tonight.looks well looked after

 

[Czechboy]

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=101322
just approved this one tonight.looks well looked after

Car looks absolutelly mint. Can't beat a black valver with white wheels . Hope you'll enjoy her.

Mig