newbie asking about tuning!

[FR-osty]

hello all iv just got me a 4000mile seat ibiza fr tsi, sweat as a nut to drive, was wondering how i go about tuning the car please can people help, as im new to all this, many thanx,

oh and im 18 and have got aload of ideas like exhaust, induction kit lowering new alloys new sterio subs. please can people help, many thanx and i would appreciate any help at all

 

[CupraDean]

just look all over this forum pal, or put in the search what your looking for... many people have got stuff on here.

 

[jc_boc]

Yeah, where you wanna start mate, lowering, body kit, revo remap, forge spacer, exhaust not available as yet though.

 

[VRSLOZ]

First off you need to be sure :

1. You can afford the extra insurance
2. You don't mind losing part of the warranty on the car

If you are happy with both then nodding the SC will be easy what did you want first really? Having an FR model I'd say go for a Revo remap, updated brakes and updated suspension, this will give you the best base for other mods. If you feel the car is quick enough maybe look for a boot install.

 

[mardon]

Subs = weight / Weight = FAIL

Dont toss the car up with crappy mods Its very tempted at 18 to go a little crazy and end up with something thats lost a little of its class. I personally wouldn't change the alloys on the FR as they are very nice as is and keeps the OEM look. You want to enhance the looks more than anything. Coilovers spacers and a subtal exhaust which doesnt have a bean can exit and will actually make the car sound nice rather than loud and add extra performance.

Revo is a no brainer but be careful with 220BHP at 18...

 

[VRSLOZ]

However much I agree with Mardon (he knows his stuff, check out his Boc) it will be down to personal taste. I know a lot of people don't like car audio, body kits, after market wheels but if you fancy it then do it.

Subs will weigh the car down (I used to have a level 4 DC subwoofer in my car that slowed it down now end) but the sound more than made up for it. Plus a sound system shouldn't be too expensive to insure (most insurers pay a lot standard on your premium for car audio equipment).

 

[mardon]

Alloys are fine to change but you have to be very careful about what you do. OEM ones from other marks can look good i.e. The "TT Comps" of the Audi TT look amazing on a Fabia VRS. I also like light weight alloys as you not only change the looks you'll also squeeze out a little more performance.

What you may be better doing is upgrading the individual speakers and then adding an amp. You'll get much better sound without all the extra weight.

Also cheers for the kind comment CS16v

 

[VRSLOZ]

Agreed, the TT wheels look very good, I'm also starting to like the pro race 3s from team dynamics, lightweight too!

 

[jc_boc]

I can't wait to see them new wheels of yours Mardon hehehehehehehehhe. Also, subtle mods is the way to go I think. I have done the foot rest in mine, skirts and spoiler will go on soon and there is a little something extra going on the bumper today hehehehehehehehehehe. Will post pics tonight i promise. Mardon, your's is in the mail mate!

 

[Spurt]

Yea deff ditch the subs mate will slow you down more then you think. Some great advise here and most of us have all been there at 18, with crap mods that we now look back and think...... WHY!!!

 

[VRSLOZ]

Yea deff ditch the subs mate will slow you down more then you think. Some great advise here and most of us have all been yea at 18 with crap mods that we now look back and think...... WHY!!!

Lol I has a Jap front bumper on my nova and ripspeed wheels on my Corsa

 

[Spurt]

Im not even gonna go there with mine.

 

[mardon]

Yea deff ditch the subs mate will slow you down more then you think. Some great advise here and most of us have all been there at 18, with crap mods that we now look back and think...... WHY!!!

This is why I may have come across a little harsh I'm trying to save you the headache. Luckily I never actually went along with the things I had planned for my first car. When even I see an overly modified hatchback I always think... Why!

The mods i've done on my cars have always been subtle and usualy power orientated.

Jason i'll have to wait and see on the alloys. Thinking they could look amazing with a red or while poished lip.

 

[FR-osty]

Cheers for help

I used to have a vxr astra so I cn handle power got a new job and it was basically sell the car to live or keep the car n be skint.

I remaped lowerd n put a whitline r.a.r.b on it also a Percy induction kit n was putting out 287bhp

Any 1 got pics of there red fr please would love to see sum as I have the only fr Ibiza on the isle of man.

 

[Daryld]

mine lowered 35mm

 

[VRSLOZ]

I used to have a vxr astra so I cn handle power got a new job and it was basically sell the car to live or keep the car n be skint.

I remaped lowerd n put a whitline r.a.r.b on it also a Percy induction kit n was putting out 287bhp

Any 1 got pics of there red fr please would love to see sum as I have the only fr Ibiza on the isle of man.

How did you afford a VXR?!

 

[Spurt]

daddys bank?

 

[mardon]

18 + 287HP = insane. I'd probably have lost my licence

Fair play!

 

[techie]

Chav it up too much and you get this...

lolocopter

 

[jc_boc]

LOL. There is NOTHING wrong with your ride mate.