James' Ibiza FR

[kenny_fr]

Not my cup of tea looks a bit out of place I prefer the pillar ones tbh but looks a good
job all the same.

 

[james.l]

got it fitted a little more snug now, with no gaps around the edge. Elso got myself a little pic to put up whilst out and about.

 

[Boo]

Looks good there What colour are you painting the engine cover ? Gauge is smartly fitted !

 

[james.l]

Cheers Boo! I have never really been very good at taking pictures, but this one seems to have come out well so thought i would stick it up. Going gloss black. Seems that the reason i am having problems is that it's too cold when painting, so might try spraying inside me thinks

 

[Boo]

Try warming it up with a hairdryer prior to putting the paint on, makes the surface nice and sticky. I found that worked with my wing mirror surrounds. Oh and get some high build primer too !

 

[JJ_arosa]

if your goin to spray in a non heated garage or shed dont bother.

the air is to cold and the paint will end up looking like sand paper. if your goin to do it, make sure the room/garage is at a living temp then the paint will take nice

 

[james.l]

yer, going to line my utility room with newspaper and have a go again.

 

[james.l]

ordered myself some decent paint thinner, and some decent plastic primer etc etc, in ireland atm, so hopefully will have arrived by the time that i get back and can have a go at painting it again. Will post pics once done, actually, on second thoughts need to get a new phone first as i lost mine in ireland

 

[james.l]

AmD Rolling Road Day

Great turn out at the AMD RR day today. Managed to get myself a little video of it on the rollers.
213.2BHP & 272FT/LB Torque. Not bad for a phase 1!

 

[Breezapom]

nice results for a stage 1

 

[cupra.al]

i like your removed rear wiper in the video thats a nice little touch. also with your paint problem try and have your paint that your using room temprature or near. have been keeping my eye out for you on the roads still havent seen you.

 

[MargheD]

The car is looking better and better as you go!

Is it light reflected or did you put stickers on your calipers? Can't see very well.

 

[james.l]

Just bought myself a forge silicone intake pipe. ( http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/content.asp?inc=product&cat=0017&product=FMINDIBFR4 )

Also bought myself some Audi TT 312mm Brakes Including Discs, Pads, Callipers, Carriers and all bolts etc. Will get some pictures up when i get home.

@ MargheD - Yes, they have been painted and just had some machined decals put on them. Just for the time being untill i fitted the 312mm's that i bought.

@ Cupra.Al, yer i have had the cover sitting in the airing cupboard for a little while all stripped back fown, i need to sand down the plastic section where the S badge would be as i have removed it, i'm guessing i will probably need to fill the hole as well.

 

[MargheD]

I got myself Brembo Max discs for the front and back and I'm planning to paint the calipers red after fitting them. I love the decals, may I ask where you bought them?

 

[james.l]

i got them of fleabay mate,

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SEAT-Brake-Ca...14&_trkparms=72:1683|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318

 

[james.l]

312mm

Ordered myself some 312mm brakes, discs, pads and hoses

Also, here is a picture of my silicone intake pipe from forge.

 

[Damoegan]

Make sure you get the right size hose clips for fitting yout TIP mate.

Discs need a good clean up too.

 

[james.l]

yer they have just been sitting around for a while, what is best to clean the discs with, or just let the pad clean them?

i was just going to go into B&Q for the jubilee clips.

 

[Breezapom]

can i ask where you got the calipers etc and how much for this is on my list as i dont want the power and not be able to stop it. you seem to be doing everything i plan but your doing it before me would like to see the how the tip helps the performance

 

[MargheD]

i got them of fleabay mate,

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SEAT-Brake-Ca...14&_trkparms=72:1683|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318

Thanks! I took the chance to buy a pack right away, they look so neat.

And congrats on the new brakes.