Tom.'s Darkside Developments big turbo'd Ibiza TDI

[Tom.]

Regarding the size of the cooler, what you've got to think is, this is a single pass. Basically, the twin pass ones, are like having two coolers, one on top of each other. If you were to put them side to side, there wouldn't be much difference in the cooling surface. Intake temps are no different to with the old cooler. I can run a slightly bigger cooler if needs be, and it will match up to the pipes perfect. No need as of yet though.

 

[Tom.]

Bought some Corbeau Targa seats.

Also got a pair of Sparco harnesses, but there not going in just yet.

 

[pjdj]

How are you going about mounting the harnesses?

 

[Tom.]

The harnesses are 3 points. The two lap belt points will be mounted where the lower seatbelt fixing is, and where the socket part of the seatbelt is mounted. The 3rd point will be on the rear bench, as whenever the harnesses are in, the rear seats wont be.

 

[pjdj]

What made you go for three point over four?

They 2'' ones?

 

[Tom.]

The fact its less hassle to swap them around, and quite a difference in cost for something that achieves the same. Yeah 2" ones.

 

[adam kelly]

Its not much of a sleeper any more is it tom lol

 

[Tom.]

Still not overly in your face though. Still one of the more subtle Ibiza's out there.

 

[Scott-o]

Awesome them matey! How muchdid it all set you back? I'm after sone seats next I reckon, they were on theshortlist with recaro speeds

 

[Tom.]

Cost me about £800 with direct fitment subframes. Got them from http://www.sportseats4u.co.uk/

My advise would be buy subframes for Polo 9N. Had a bit of trouble, in that the website listed Ibiza 96 onwards so was a bit misleading. Subframes from the previous models are completely different to ours.

 

[Scott-o]

Been having a look on there, seems cheapest! Cheers for the info.

What have you done about the airbag wires etc?

Standard seats are so poor haha

 

[Tom.]

Been having a look on there, seems cheapest! Cheers for the info.

What have you done about the airbag wires etc?

Standard seats are so poor haha

Fortunately, mine doesn't have airbags in the seats. From what I read though, its as simple as sticking a resistor in the wiring though.

 

[1.9...stefan]

This still your daily drive Tom?

 

[Tom.]

Certainly is Might not be a daily much longer though. Been looking at getting something more sensible for commuting ect.

 

[adam kelly]

Do you do sensible ???

mines coming of road soon for a bit to strip and rebuild will be rolling in a mighty Chevrolet

 

[jonjay]

Real nice seats Tom! Was looking at these myself a while back.

I see you done the new TIP. Notice any difference? I am thinking just make the turbo spool smoother?

 

[Tom.]

Cheers Maz. Erm, induction noise has increased, and power delivery is extremely smooth now. Very responsive compared to what it was like. Its a very tight squeeze in the ibiza's engine bay though!

 

[Kryptix]

Awesome car!

 

[1.9...stefan]

You putting the update on here what I saw briefly on facebook mate?

 

[Ibiza 130 tdi]

You putting the update on here what I saw briefly on facebook mate?

If he isn't, you've just proper spilt the beans!