K1 Gone but not forgotten

[Invisible]

Hi all,
Just a quick post to say I finally decided to scratch the itch and try a different car. So my K1 has gone and at the weekend replaced it with an EVO IX.

Two totally different cars to drive, the evo actually grips the tarmac from stand still and handles better (4WD).
Performance wise from stand still the EVO would have it but I still maintain my K1 in a cruise at 50 in 4th and then drop it down to 3 rd and floor it my K1 would win.

Stilllearning about the EVO and the car does need a bit of work, starting with some new alloys and taking off the aftermarket ralliart carbon fibre wing mirrors and putting originals back on!

Will still be on these forums on and off though, been a great couple of years with the K1.

A few pics of my EVO.

Mods please move if in the wrong place!!

 

[cheungy]

If the Road Tax wasn't so extreme and plus the cost of keeping it running I would consider one myself (I do love Evos!).

Nice Car!

ps - hmm wheels...lowering lol

 

[Tombstoneuk]

Looks good mate, I had a feeling you'd get rid of your cupra to be honest. Best to do it before it becomes a real problem. Pity that you couldn't get it sorted easily though.

Still, you'll turn a lot more heads in that. I do like evos and you've definitely got the best colour for one!

If you get any spare time, I'd love to have a nosey round it at some point.

 

[Freewheelin']

Very nice

Your Ralliart mirrors will fetch a good price if you want to sell them....they're like hen's teeth

If it needs remapping I can recommend Tractive Solutions who are not too far from you.

 

[FR_Flavoured]

Fantastic car Invisible, looks stunning - the EVO IX is in a different league!

Also spotted the Ralliart mudflaps too. Wonder if they'd let you create a new Build thread here for your Evo!
Would be nice to see how it takes shape, with the new Alloys etc......

I'm planning to go Jap for my next ride, after the Leon.

 

[knight]

Love the new car mate.

 

[robdf2]

Sad to see you have sold the Leon Dave , but you know my feelings on the whole SEAT dont give a crap about anything so i fully understand why you have moved on.

she looks lovely not sure on the wind mirrors though as you say?
i did think of going jap but time will tell lol.

i will be in nottingham this weekend so i will give you a bell to see if you are around.

 

[Al]

Guessing you never got anywhere with the issues in the end then?

Nice car - I love Evo's

 

[10man]

what spec is the evo mate, shes looks a beaut

 

[markgb]

Nice car buddy, as said above shame you couldn't get your K1 sorted. Always preferred the Evo styling, especially to Impreza's, although the Scooby wins with the boxer engine.

Anyway.............Whats the spec!!!

 

[Dean T]

Great looking car and another shout for the spec

 

[R 20vt J]

Thats a great car mate! Will look amazing with some nice wheels! Well in!

 

[Deleted member 53697]

If it needs remapping I can recommend Tractive Solutions who are not too far from you.

In Melton Mowbray - I work opposite them

 

[Invisible]

A bit sketchy on the specs to be honest as previous owner did not provide any details of what has been done but it is not standard i know that and I'm still learning about EVO'S so will check more out

From what I have established so far;

3inch exhaust with decat
apexi avc-r boost controller
HKS induction kit and I think DV too
Not looked at ECU or fuel pump yet.

I will get it on a dyno at some point but talking to a few specialists they reckon its defo stage1 min, maybe stage2

Rumour is 390bhp at 1.5bar currently

Suspension is Bilsten shocks which are standrd on the GT model anyway but not lowered at all. Car seems to be braced in engine bay and underneath.

Mine is up for sale on Autotrader with Burton Joyce Cars in Nottingham for 12,995 with all the mods on it which I think is a good price. They did not mention it has a WALK kit or that the fuel pump has been upgraded. All it needs is an exhaust system for stage 2+

 

[Invisible]

Guessing you never got anywhere with the issues in the end then?

Nice car - I love Evo's

I put a new coil pack in and is now running sweet but never managed to pin SEAT down to confirming what was causing them to go.

The exhaust hanging bracket was the final straw for me. Basically a £10 bit of steel they could not get for me!! The Garage that is now selling it is going to get a bracket fabricated.

Still has manufacturers warranty until June.

I do miss it, wish I could have afforded to keep it and the EVO.

The EVO is a different animal altogether though.

I'll get the EVO on the rollers soon and report back

 

[Invisible]

Sad to see you have sold the Leon Dave , but you know my feelings on the whole SEAT dont give a crap about anything so i fully understand why you have moved on.

she looks lovely not sure on the wind mirrors though as you say?
i did think of going jap but time will tell lol.

i will be in nottingham this weekend so i will give you a bell to see if you are around.

Hi mate, I am out and about Fri/Sat but should be around Sunday afternoon. Drop me a text if you free, I'll pop over (or you can come to me)

 

[robdf2]

Hi mate, I am out and about Fri/Sat but should be around Sunday afternoon. Drop me a text if you free, I'll pop over (or you can come to me)

will do mate
you going to take it over to monster?

 

[LOU ROB]

From what I have established so far;

3inch exhaust with decat
apexi avc-r boost controller
HKS induction kit and I think DV too
Not looked at ECU or fuel pump yet.

Its difficult to tell from the photo, but it looks like you have a tubular exhaust manifold fitted.
Suprised that you have the AVCR installed, but no Fuel controller (i.e Apexi SAFC) Unless of course that the ecu has been flashed with the map and using the Apexi to controll the boost ?
Have you checked what boost settings you have on the AVCR, as you can hold 3 settings (settings A+B+off) ?

Nice car by the way

 

[robdf2]

Its difficult to tell from the photo, but it looks like you have a tubular exhaust manifold fitted.
Suprised that you have the AVCR installed, but no Fuel controller (i.e Apexi SAFC) Unless of course that the ecu has been flashed with the map and using the Apexi to controll the boost ?
Have you checked what boost settings you have on the AVCR, as you can hold 3 settings (settings A+B+off) ?

Nice car by the way

i dont think Dave has a full spec of his car yet mate , hes probably doing more driving than looking lol

 

[cupra-lee]

the evo looks sweet im for one as soon as my insurance decreases