MargheD's Ibiza FR. A few new pics.

[MargheD]

I think it's time to post a few pictures of my babycar, so here's what I've done thus far:

Debadged the back
Painted the boot "S" in black
Changed the aerial from standard into small Calearo Shark
Installed M3-Style black rearview mirrors
Installed plain (no "S") front central grille
Simoni Racing sport pedals and footrest
MOMO gear knob
MOMO handbreak handle and leather gaiter
Red neon light above the pedals
Added a steel heel pad on original driver's mat
Bosch Aero Twin front windscreen wipers
Changed the signal indicators into a "darkened" version
6000K Headlights (including high-beam and sidelights)
Seat Sport door sill protectors
Strut brace
AmD remap, rolled at 172bhp

And the new stuff:
AP coilovers
Brembo Max brake discs
EBC RedStuff brake pads
Brake calipers painted in red
Seat decals applied on calipers
Interior handles and visors painted black
MOMO Thunder 17" rims
Falken 205/40/17

I -think- that's all.


The Front:

The Back (taken a few years ago):

The pedals:

They would be these, since the pic is a bit crappy:

The door sills:

 

[MargheD]

And more...

The mirrors:

The aerial:

The neon switch:

Gear and handbrake:

AmD:

Aero Twins:

Signal indicator:

 

[Damoegan]

Nice car mate.

Where did you get the aerial from?

 

[MargheD]

Thank you!
She's my pride and joy.

I bought the aerial when I was still living in Italy, back in 2006. The brand is Calearo.

 

[MargheD]

Look what I found.

Calearo info for you!

 

[Damoegan]

Look what I found.

Calearo info for you!

Hmmm, interesting thanks.

 

[MargheD]

You're welcome!

It's a rather popular mod in Italy, the problem being that a lot of youngsters go around stealing your regular short aerial if you mount one.

If they want to get this one, they must be prepared to cut it out of the roof.

 

[Damoegan]

This is what I have at the mo

 

[MargheD]

That looks really good too. I like it!

 

[LUFC]

Hi mate where did you get the sill plates reali want some of these? and how much did they set you back if you dont mind me asking?

 

[MargheD]

I got them at my local Seat dealer, you have to ask for the "Seat Sport" ones because I believe there's also a version that has the simple writing "Ibiza" on them.
They cost a bit, but it was worth it. I paid around £100 for them. Can't remember the exact price because I ordered them together with other stuff, sorry.

 

[Clone]

Those sils looks quite nice i think - hard to tell frrom pics though. Nice and tidy car mate

 

[MargheD]

Yep, they don't look as good in the pictures as they do in person.
The car looks tidy 'cause I had just washed it!

Next on the list: LCR splitter, hopefully next weekend.

Then next month: coilovers, new brake discs, new brake pads, spacers.

 

[MargheD]

Instead of the splitter I managed to paint my calipers!

 

[MargheD]

Coilovers and brakes and pads, oh my!

I was at AmD today to install AP coilovers, Brembo Max brakes, both front and back, and EBC RedStuff pads, again both front and back.

I must say I am very happy with the result, the car handles like a dream, you couldn't move it from the asphalt even by dropping a bomb next to it, the brakes are quick and powerful, it all feels like a clockwork automobile now. Great, great, great.

 

[MargheD]

Today I installed the Golf V rear wiper:

I put up the AmD stickers under my rear view mirrors:

I changed my insurance holder:

And I washed my car:

 

[MargheD]

This new mod is a bit of a small victory for me, I've waited almost four years to have a decent looking gear knob. The problem was that with the standard MOMO "lock" under the knob, the leather had to be stuck under it, and it looked pinched and ridiculous... well it looked like this, on the good days when the leather didn't slip from under it or anything:

Now I was finally able to get ahold of a proper short MOMO shift adapter, and my gear shift now looks like a serious one:

I had to cut a bit at the top hem of the leather but it fits like a glove now.

Plus a couple of pics since the other day was a sunny day.

Yes, I was at the Ikea parking lot.

 

[Clone]

Looking good mate, those metal clips are a pain - i reused mine and the plastic clip that holds the gaitor on wouldn't go back on after i took it off so i've tied it with string lol - can't remeber if it looks as good as yours or not though.

You're car looks very dark in the pictures is it blue or black lol?

 

[MargheD]

Thank you so much Clone.

My car is black!

Is it your Ibiza that got in my picture, far off in the background, by any chance?

 

[Clone]

No, thats not me mate - i'm from Scotland

Do you have any idea if the brembos are as good as the 312mm audio tt setup?