The Cupra/Bocanegra Review thread.

[Dave217]

this thread title should be changed to 'user approved dealers'

 

[mardon]

After all the work I first put in to post links

 

[Dave217]

haha ok then 'The Cupra/Bocanegra Review thread AND user approved dealers thread'


that better?

 

[mardon]

Yeah that'll do. Think most the reviews have dried up now. Funny how the first impression ones seem bad but then the ones where people have actually spend some time with the car actually like the DSG.

 

[Dave217]

yeah i couldnt stand it when i tried it, but i suppose the idea of it is to adapt to your driving style, it would have been smart for them to make everyone aware of that so the first reviews dont knock a brilliant idea

 

[mardon]

Here's some pic's of my B Class Bocanegra off Froza Motorsport.

 

[mardon]

Evo Road trip added first page under media.

 

[Leonidas]

Did anyone notice the FR back bumper on the Boc...?

 

[mardon]

Yeah so it wont sound as nice.

I only found out about the link because of some mini mag that came through my door. It had a kind of review of the boc and they travel through spain like in the vid.

I like the music in the second video with the Leon's in as well.

 

[Leonidas]

I could live without the noise. I like the twin tail pipes!!

 

[stu38]

Hey guys with the different bumper on the boc isn't that because it's the 150 version for europe

 

[Leonidas]

Hey guys with the different bumper on the boc isn't that because it's the 150 version for europe

Thats right. I bet that'll be Ireland's option as well(No 180 version)

 

[autoimocion]

Thats right. I bet that'll be Ireland's option as well(No 180 version)

I know in Portugal they got the FR Boca and the Cupra Boca!
Seat UK decide sale only the Cupra Boca in England!

 

[Dannydp]

Thought this was a bit of interesting reading, not much in it between the Astra and the Ibiza considering the 57bhp difference. I don't know the track maybe its not especially fast full of slow bends. maybe its all irrelevant lol


Ibisa TSI 180hp Torque 184 Lb-Ft


Track: Anglesey National Lap Time: 1:10.6 Faster Than: Ford Focus ST Slower Than: Opel Astra OPC '05



Astra Vxr 237hp Torque 236 Lb-Ft


Track: Anglesey National Lap Time: 1:10.50 Faster Than: Seat Ibiza Cupra 1.4 TSi 180 Slower Than: BMW X6 xDrive50i

 

[Dannydp]

Haha Ibisa I know I know

 

[mardon]

I’m more surprised that the focus ST didn’t beat the VXR TBH. Is it the same driver?

 

[Dannydp]

Not sure take a look at the link http://www.fastestlaps.com/vehicles.html Didn't think about that small matter lol

Looking at it again thinks its just the fastest someone posts in that car at that track. Not much to go off then really!

 

[Dannydp]

Lap times

Main purpose for www.fastestlaps.com is to collect lap times from different tracks for different cars. All lap times seen in this portal are collected from various trusted sources - mainly automotive TV shows and car magazines. All hot laps are performed by professional racing drivers and cars are pushed to the limits.

 

[The Pielander]

There's a video review on MSN Cars. It appears on this page (middle-ish of page on the right-ish) but I suspect it will get bumped off at some point. Maybe someone can track down the permanent link?

http://cars.uk.msn.com/features/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=150660773

 

[andyspencer]

Not supprised with the ST being slower. That 5cyl engine is heavy and the brakes on stock car are poor and fade quickly due to front weight. Lots of body roll too.
The ibiza weighs a good 250kg lighter and only has 50hp less, but with the added bonus of a quick box and less weight to stop in the bendy bits
The ibiza cupra will punch above its power figures suggest, in my opinion.