Just got my new car Yipee!!! well sorta

[Mobo]

I have just recived my new seat ibiza 1.9tdi sport
it needs abit of work on it and gota get it taxed and moted
the chap took it off the ramp and started it up unless it was already started up
i had a look under the bonnet and all seemed fine
sorted out alll the paper work and they were off
i went to start the car up and now it dont start
the volt ometer shows 11v but all the electics turn off when i go to start it
is it the battery or no fuel??
Looking forward to ownership of the car though
looks very nice

 

[mazzerati]

11 seems a little low tbh jump it off and take it for a spin if it isn't mot'd or taxed chances are it hasn't been driven for a while so battery won't o had time to charge up

 

[Mobo]

i found at the chap opposite me is a mechanic first time iv spoken to him since he moved there
helped me push my car in.
im hoping its the battery. Looking forward to ownership of the car but not looking forward to phoneing insurance

 

[zach225]

good choice

like said, try and jump it,

turn on ignition, see where the fuel guage sits first

 

[.Phase]

Mines always around 14... inbetween 12 and 16 which are the only numbers displayed?

sounds like battery a bit low
when I turn the ignition on it reads 11 because of no alternator

 

[Mobo]

the fuel is also empty lool
i just realised it need the 60k service done
im going to do it tomorow as i wont go to bed otherwise and gota go work tomorow to see if i can take friday off.
i noticed you have angel eyes were did you get them from and how much were they as my car has mixed up lights dno y

 

[Arnoldo]

Your battery m8. Pretty sure tbh.

 

[Mobo]

could anybody give me advice on how to maintain the turbo etc
cheers

 

[.Phase]

all I know is don't boot it until engine is properly warm!

I think you should let it idle for 1 minute after driving too, if you want to be really nice to it =]
don't floor it under 1,900rpm?

 

[zach225]

dont, hammer it everywhere and replace it when it breaks lol

 

[Mobo]

all I know is don't boot it until engine is properly warm!

I think you should let it idle for 1 minute after driving too, if you want to be really nice to it =]
don't floor it under 1,900rpm?

i dont get the dont floor it under 1.900rpm part lol
should i slowly build up to 1.900 rpm and then start putting my foot down
should i get a turbo timer put on?

 

[zach225]

dont need a turbo timer mate they really arent that fragile, just dont hammer it and then turn it straight off, dont turn it on and hammer it, all common sense stuff.

and the comment about under 1900rpm is more of a clutch/flywheel protection, although there is a lot of strain on the turbo at low revs it can cope

 

[Hartosh1]

Means dont put your foot to the floor under 1900 rpm otherwise your clutch will slip i wouldnt bother with a turbo timer just let the engine tick over for 1 minute after a thrashing

 

[.Phase]

so you'll have to...

turn car on, drive carefully until car warms up, get onto your private airstrip thrash it about, drive carefully when near reaching destination lol

 

[Mobo]

cheers people
ill put some pictures up tomorow
what cheap mods could i do to make it look that little bit more special
i shall be going to bed now got work in the morning

 

[Hartosh1]

Dinky aerial, leon splitter, polo rear wiper erm cant think of anything else right now

 

[.Phase]

stubby aerial, smooth rear wiper, aero fronts, colour code mirrors, side strips, door handles, remap ahha

 

[Mobo]

i was thinking of the remap
but i been told u will constantly be having to change gears and if i have extra power i should also be thinking of better brakes and better handleing and uprated cluch
and im poor atm maybe in a few months time

 

[.Phase]

It depends how hard you put your foot down I guess !

Still waiting to get my remap

 

[Mobo]

Just got off the phone from insurance and they say they cant insure me as im 18
but when i last called them they said i wont have to pay anything extra as i had my leon
veryy annnoyed