the ibiza that got me hooked

[Chris_a_73]

I could have told you that

It's either Nightbreakers or HIDs. To get a blue light you need the bulb to burn brighter (6000k). A blue tinted outer glass will slightly change the colour but greatly reduce visibility.

 

[marksy93]

I could have told you that

It's either Nightbreakers or HIDs. To get a blue light you need the bulb to burn brighter (6000k). A blue tinted outer glass will slightly change the colour but greatly reduce visibility.

well why didnt you dear boy?! waste of £7...the orsam's are amazing when compared to these. Just emailed the seller to ask for a cheeky refund . Want to get HID's at one stage but heard they are a pain in the arse to fit :/

 

[mick-fr]

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bulbs/blue/bad/bad.html

Explains all

Go for HIDs, see my thread in the FAQ section - very easy to fit

 

[Chris_a_73]

Not hard to fit. 30 minutes max. HIDs4U give great instructions. I did it fine first time, apart from putting the bulbs in upside down

 

[Veyron]

Osram are the best none-HId's you can get!

 

[marksy93]

quick question....my KN Panel filter seems like its making the car drink petrol, well i think its the panel filter - could it be this or something else? Im driving soooooooo carefully too

 

[ALEXZ360]

I'd say go down the Hid route, there are a few good wesites for buying and alot for instructions, as for the panel filter it shouldn't really effect the cars fuel consumption enough for you to notice, I would guess it was something else, not to sure what though, have you made sure the panel is flush and the rubber circle that comes out the airbox is correctly over the engine? Think it is the throttle body?? I'm no good with engines

 

[Chris_a_73]

Might have a knackered MAF sensor? Grab a vag-com cable off eBay and check for any codes. I only get 300 miles from a full tank. I only drive in urban areas, no motorways or long distance. Average journey is 5miles. I think that's 25-30mpg or something poor..

 

[marksy93]

ah i get around 400miles from a full tank driving fairly hard...just seems to be drinking petrol after the KN upgrade

 

[Chris_a_73]

Lucky

On what sort of roads do you drive? Mine are 30's mainly with the occasional 40.

24 miles to the gallon, wtf is wrong with my car :'(

 

[mick-fr]

wtf is wrong with my car :'(

You have bigger, heavier wheels on your 1.2, which will take more work to turn.. thus using more fuel?

 

[Chris_a_73]

Not THAT much heavier are they? Cupra wheels are 13kg each right? Is standard 9kg?

 

[Chris_a_73]

Even more reason to get an FR

 

[mick-fr]

So theres 16kg more. Wider tyres?

 

[Chris_a_73]

Time to dump the spare alloy in the boot then xD

 

[mick-fr]

I would lol. Can always use the steely till you get home then stick spare alloy on.
The FR comes with a 16" spare steely....

 

[marksy93]

going to order a standard air filter as im sure its not helping my engine - was overtaken by my mates 1.2 fiat punto...which he said (and i agreed) was loads slower than mine before the new air filter. Hope the air filter is the problem...

is this the right filter? have asked the seller if it will fit but want a quicker response from you guys, i think it will fit as the measurements work out but want to be sure

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290531787173&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

[ALEXZ360]

going to order a standard air filter as im sure its not helping my engine - was overtaken by my mates 1.2 fiat punto...which he said (and i agreed) was loads slower than mine before the new air filter. Hope the air filter is the problem...

is this the right filter? have asked the seller if it will fit but want a quicker response from you guys, i think it will fit as the measurements work out but want to be sure

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290531787173&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

If Your Being Overtaken By A Fiat Punto 1.2 There Is Definitely Something Wrong I Wouldnt Say It Was Your Air Filter Then.. Create A Post In The MK4 Section See What Everyone Has To Say

And Wait Until A Response From Your MK4 Thread (If You Decide To Make One) Before Wasting More Money

 

[bananaskin]

well why didnt you dear boy?! waste of £7...the orsam's are amazing when compared to these. Just emailed the seller to ask for a cheeky refund . Want to get HID's at one stage but heard they are a pain in the arse to fit :/

Alright mate

These the same bulbs you use?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OSRAM-NIGHT-B...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35b14413a7

 

[marksy93]

Alright mate

These the same bulbs you use?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OSRAM-NIGHT-B...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35b14413a7

Yeah think so, they look right so good!!

Update - TT pedals have arrived, clutch and brake are sorted but the common accelerator pedal problem gas occurred - won't fit - how do I get round this? Read a few threads but still not 100% clear....what tape do I need??