My new kiwi gti..New Wheels Fitted Today :-)

[Nick2008]

Unfortunately I had to sell my leon due to a few money issues and she had a real thirst for fuel! So last saturday I made the 3 hour journey up north with the old man to collect 'Brenda' from another member of this site-stinky pete. Fair play to him he had really looked after her well and is one of the cleanest examples I have seen. He had owned her from new and was absolutely gutted to see her go but I promised to look after her The journey home made me remember why I loved mark 2's so much and had a permanent grin of my face I absolutely love driving her and no offence to all you leon owners out there but she is ten times for fun to drive in my opinion. First thing I did was give her a wash and a wax and she buffs up nicely although being kiwi yellow she has the inevitable panel fade in places, but still doesn't fail to turn heads i've noticed. Here are a few pics..

As you can probably tell she is completely standerd, the only two mods that I have planned for her are about a 40mm drop all round and a set of mark 3 cupra alloys in white, think she will look perfect then. If I could afford a full respray I would probably go for it but hey it might happen one day, as usual all comments and opionions greatly appreciated, Nick.

 

[Copper Cupra]

Really nice car, Kiwi is an aquired taste, but one I like... Keep it as original as poss, imo they look much better that way!

 

[Nick2008]

Really nice car, Kiwi is an aquired taste, but one I like... Keep it as original as poss, imo they look much better that way!

Thanks a lot mate, yeh thats the plan, a subtle drop and a new set of wheels should be perfect i think I noticed you have a set on mark 3 cupra alloys on yours,how much has yours been lowered by?

 

[CRAIGHUTCH]

hello mate nice lookin car - standard is nice - few mods even better. im hoping to get mine lowered a little but riding on 17s i dont want them to rub.
just got a pearler of an exhaust today so that will give me a sexy back end no doubt...
keep up the good work matey

 

[Copper Cupra]

Thanks a lot mate, yeh thats the plan, a subtle drop and a new set of wheels should be perfect i think I noticed you have a set on mark 3 cupra alloys on yours,how much has yours been lowered by?

Mines no longer on the MK3 Cupra rims, I have a set of Seat Sport Speedline Corse rims on it now. I'm not 100% on how low mine is as I believe it was done by the supplying dealer when new... I reckon it's 30-35mm, no more.

Heres a few better pics from when I put the new wheels on:

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=155746

Keep us updated on the Kiwi!

 

[Bluto&Purdey]

Nice, cant remember the last time I saw one in person.

Most seem to have been mistreated and look worse for wear now.

 

[gtikezz]

aww glad you are enjoying her and look after her kiwi is one of my faves

 

[Nick2008]

Thanks for all the comments, got the mark 3 cupra alloys arriving this week so will fit them asap, she will probably look a lot nicer with them! When it comes to lowering is it better to use springs or coilovers? and whats the difference? I'm new to this lowering lark because my last mark 2 had allready been lowered

 

[patchb]

Depends really whether you want to be able to adjust the height or not.

Both cheap springs and coilovers aren't going to do much for the handling, but a decent set of coilovers set up correctly will really improve things, as will a decent set of springs and shocks.

Bear in mind that if you use lowering springs on the standard struts, they will wear out quite quickly, so you should really buy suitable shocks too.

Really it depends on your budget but I would go for coilies personally.

Car looks nice, exactly the same as mine but mines silver.

 

[CRAIGHUTCH]

so a different colour

errrr.... not that exact then really is it ha ha ha
sorry to be stupid

 

[old 'uns]

good job i didn't have coffee cup in hand !

 

[beezertart]

my kiwis on white mk3 cupras for the winter so glad you don't live near me and droppage on mine was done at 60/40 on cheapass coilies,prob dropped a bit more in the last 2yrs+ and has 4room to go down more but sppedhumps and potholes prevent such recklessness! enjoy

 

[TiggsGTI]

Aww that is lovely! Such good condition! My next one will be kiwi!

 

[Nick2008]

my kiwis on white mk3 cupras for the winter so glad you don't live near me and droppage on mine was done at 60/40 on cheapass coilies,prob dropped a bit more in the last 2yrs+ and has 4room to go down more but sppedhumps and potholes prevent such recklessness! enjoy

Damn it! thought I was going to be the only one to put white mark 3 rims on kiwi , oh well great minds think alike To be fair i'm sure its been done before although don't ever recall seeing one on here.....

 

[Fl@pper]

nice motor

where's the forest road pics taken ?

look handy that was all

 

[Nick2008]

nice motor

where's the forest road pics taken ?

look handy that was all

Thanks mate, they were taken in the forest of dean

 

[stinkypete]

sob, tear in my eye reading this......still wearing black

 

[Mat Lock]

at least you know it's gone to a good home and not some silly chav who will destroy it.

mk2's unite !!

pete, what are you getting to replace her ?

 

[Nick2008]

sob, tear in my eye reading this......still wearing black

Haha don't worry mate I will keep you updated on this thread, she will be looking stunning by christmas, mark 3 alloys arrived today (being painted gloss white end of next month), having the front grill sprayed up where the laquers peeling, and am trying to work out what suspension to go for to get rid of the tractor stance

 

[Cupra Kid]

This is THE car that made me buy my first GTI when i saw it around chesterfield. Colour caught my eye at first a trip on the internet later and i had one.

Glad its gone to a good home................... and somewhere where i can no longer stalk it.

Tell its a chesterfield motor due to the SHL in the reg