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

[adam kelly]

Looks alot stronger only 2 things didn't one of the snap the bolt in middle once looks the same size as old one if you understand and the pic of the old mount that has bent is bad just hope it don't bent the chassi

Oh one more thing txt me back lol

 

[Tom.]

Coolant was on the low mark, but been topped up now.

Adam, text you back mate You know im useless when I get a message and im already doing something. The old mounts used to shear the stub, because the damping had gone, allowing the engine to move quite violently, putting excess stress on the stud. With this one, it hopefully wont be a problem, but time will tell.

 

[Ibiza 130 tdi]

Fook that looks a bit more substantial! Those top mounts are useless. I had a knock on mine not long after I had mine hybrid, thought it was top mount (which it wasn't), but when I replaced it, I noticed it had partially ripped the mount out the rubber housing. So glad I replaced it anyway!

And I certainly dont think you're gonna twist the chassis Tom.....at all. Just might be getting through driveshafts now instead..... lol

 

[Tom.]

Aero front bumper finally turned up. Minimal trimming to make it fit, and its safe to say I'm pleased with it. Was unsure if it would work, but in my opinion, it deffinitely does.

 

[Jordanwaterhous]

Not usually a fan of the aero kit but that looks really good with the massive FMIC behind it. Take it theres a lot more room for it now?

 

[Ibiza 130 tdi]

That looks SAVAGE! Need a Cupra rear bumper now though....

 

[Tom.]

to be honest, theres not as much room as I'd have thought, but noticeably more room than a standard pre-facelift bumper.

Looking at getting the cupra rear with a couple of trick bits to make it unique once it goes in for respray ash Also considering some form of sideskirts. Who'd have thought it!? Me doing aesthetic mods. Might be picking up a pd140 Jetta at some point this week too for my new daily

 

[adam kelly]

I'm liking that mate will have to bring it down to some derby meets there is one every Sunday at the pub so stay warm or every 3rd Thursday like last time otherwise I won't get to see it as I think im stopping goin to shows next year

 

[Ibiza 130 tdi]

Might be picking up a pd140 Jetta at some point this week too for my new daily

PD140 Jetta. Pfffffffffft. Who'd drive one of those.

I dont like side skirts on the Mk4 Ibiza..... But each to their own! Looking forward to the Cupra bumper!

 

[AndrewJB]

Might be picking up a pd140 Jetta at some point this week too for my new daily

Ry lending you his ?

 

[Zlash_eX]

physicsically said 'awwhhhhhh'.
that's just sex.

 

[fuzzy232]

good to see another person join the aero front bumper crew I am also considering the cupra rear but worried about the colour match. How much is your car lowered by as im wondering what to go to on the front. dont want to rip it to shreads

 

[Tom.]

Ry lending you his ?

Nah all being well, I'm buying one for my daily. My old mans having a look at it tomorrow, and if its in good condition, I should have it by the end of the week.

 

[Tom.]

Aero front bumper in daylight:

Passenger side harness now fitted too:

Also treated myself to a new daily:

08 Jetta 2.0l TDI sport 140. Got some nice little features such as auto headlights, auto wipers, auto dimming mirror. Also came with a Parrot bluetooth kit in it. Drives real nice and is returning mid50's mpg.

 

[cupra.al]

what sort of mpg do you get from the ibiza now?

 

[Tom.]

Whilst I was using it on a daily basis, was returning anywhere between 45-60mpg average, depending on the type of journey. Going to Santa Pod for GTI Fest, I averaged 62mpg both ways!

 

[cupra.al]

thats just not fair.

 

[Gooner_Mike]

Not a fan of the aero bumper most of the time but it certainly looks good with a large intercooler behind it!!

 

[Deleted member 12147]

One of these would finish the front end off nicely. (click on the pic)

 

[samussamus1]

WOW I love this thread!
Ive just had a engine mount go, the same as you just replaced, the thread the comes up through that the nut goes on has snapped! The mount is about 2mm from completely coming off!
New one is getting fitted tomorrow.
Where did you get your Aero bumper from, I would do anything for one of those newer ones!!