FR or Cupra

[Scott-o]

The petrol is a much nicer drive though, I found. Not all rattly and don't vibrate allot. I also found they feel allot more nimble whilst driving quickly. The diesels are beauts if you want to drive fast yet get good fuel economy though, I loved my White fr.

 

[krisbutler02]

i like my low down torque (apart from in 1st gear lol)

but yes im with you on the vibrations but u do get used 2 it

 

[Scott-o]

Yeh the petrols as standard feel quite flat low down but once mapped they boost and kick you in the back like the diesels then just keep going.

I got used to the vibrations etc in mine, also had a fast road rear engine bush which made it vibrate loads more haha

 

[krisbutler02]

yeah same i fitted one of those superpro ones and does make it worse but seems to have worn in , or mabye i just got used 2 it

 

[Scott-o]

Think you get used to it, lad who bought my White one, his mum drove it home and said she hated it, it was a rattly little biscuit tin, or something. How rude haha

They don't half help with getting power down though, need one for this car too

 

[.Phase]

I think my FR has broke every time I turn it on coz idle is so quiet xD
too used to the noisy diesel start xD

 

[Alex 17]

I think my FR has broke every time I turn it on coz idle is so quiet xD
too used to the noisy diesel start xD

You won't forget it mine trust me

 

[.Phase]

oh boom boom ? lol I hate loud exhausts! not really my thing
They annoy me, prefer a silent but best performance, but I'm guessing it don't work like that

 

[c.foulkes]

ive just bought an 07 cupra petrol 20k paid 8 grand for it. the diesel equivilant was around £1500 - £2000 more. and im loving it! it drives lovely, pick up is great, and its very very smooth. i couldnt justify paying that much extra for the diesel, even tho i tend to prefer the characteristics of it!
Get the petrol, you wont be dissapointed, plus it isnt that bad on fuel, i averaged 35mpg on a fairly spirited drive on the way home from chester not so long ago!!

 

[.Phase]

The petrols are rewarding if you can afford the running costs!

Now that I've had both FR's I can say I definately prefer petrols but only getting 31mpg which is 280 miles to £50 lmao! Gunna be expensive to run, got 370 absolute minimum on mapped PD130 sport, usually 420 or something

 

[Chino_UK]

It's discipline in driving tbh on the petrol, I usually get just over 300miles to a full tank which is fine(mainly driving around town)

 

[Scott-o]

Same, I don't find them bad at all tbh. I've got 34mpg average over 3000 miles, it gets driven hard on weekends too

 

[.Phase]

I'm just a bit spirited coz I only just got it !

I'll know I'll calm down but just enjoying going over 4,500rpm for now !

My green cotton from PD130 fits straight on too! didn't think it would, helps it pick up a lot quicker, it's so noticeable, need the expensive PD160 pipework now then remap I think, don't want to over-mod it

too excited! I love it

 

[Scott-o]

stage 2 it, so so good once done

 

[.Phase]

could I go to stage 2 or do you need more mods ?

what's the difference just a custom map over a more generic?

 

[Damoegan]

It's discipline in driving tbh on the petrol, I usually get just over 300miles to a full tank which is fine(mainly driving around town)

Never got over 255 miles from a tank in my ibiza, and that was trying too

 

[Scott-o]

Yeh you need supporting mods so you can support a stronger map sorta thing.

fmic, turbo-back exhaust, t.i.p, air filter etc etc

 

[Scott-o]

Never got over 255 miles from a tank in my ibiza, and that was trying too

60-70 miles to a tenner for me on the old work commute

 

[.Phase]

don't really wanna ask insurance how much all of that will be tbh !
I'll stick with stage 1 for now as it will keep me entertained

 

[Scott-o]

shoulda got a cupra, they come with front mount standard so one less thing to declare