Riko's black cupra

[Riko]

My new Mk3 Beefa!!

Hey guys

Thought it was about time I officially introduced my new baby...
Had her a week today already and feel like a king every time I get in her!

It's replaced my 1.4 which is a great little car but I was worried about getting bored of the cupra styling, as it's not far from how I made my car look.

I'm sure a few of you guys would agree theres not a boring moment when driving the mk3 cupras! People look at it where ever I go and makes me feel proud, oh and of course having come from 60 to 206 horses make a fair difference...

my old girl:

my new girl:

Revo Stage 1 Map ([email protected])
Milltek Cat Back exhaust
BMC Carbon air filter
Laguna FMIC
N249 Bypass
Forge 007p dump valve
Bilstein PSS9 Fully Adjustable Coilovers
Eibach 15mm rear spacers
OZ Superturismo 16" wheels
Seat Sport strut brace
B&M Precision short shift
Pagid Fast Road brake pads
Audi TT Platinum spark plugs
Blaupunkt USB head unit in centre console
Uprated speakers
Nomad Pillar Pod with oil temperature and boost gauges

Bought it from 'Azmk' who looked after her well. Let me know what you think, all suggestions and comments welcome...

 

[Rocky Rocastle]

very nice mate, like the alloys, prefer a set of them on mine now or standards beeza rims if i can get them.

only thing i would add possibly is the good old LCR splitter, imo just think they finish the front of the car off

 

[Riko]

Thanks mate. Luckily i have a set of standard cupra wheels from the 1.4 so im guna use them as winter runners. An LCR splitter is a priority next week as getting over speed bumps round here is a nightmare! You can kinda make out a few scrapes in the last pic (made by previous owners i may add!)

 

[Martin M]

I like it. The colour of the wheels really suit the car.

 

[Myki da Pyki]

Good man, the first of the non cupra owners to take the plunge lol.

Havent seen any pics of this car on here before so keep um coming rik, you'l now be able to relate to what we're all chatting about properly lol

Looks very tidy and i know you'l look after it now mate

 

[Riko]

As soon as I saw the wheels against the car I fell in love! Im going to add the 'Seat sport' and 'OZ racing' stickers to the lip of the rims again, just to finish them off.

 

[Riko]

Good man, the first of the non cupra owners to take the plunge lol.

Havent seen any pics of this car on here before so keep um coming rik, you'l now be able to relate to what we're all chatting about properly lol

Looks very tidy and i know you'l look after it now mate

Cheers Myki, yeah I couldn't resist the temptation to get it! Dave Cash used to own it so theres a few posts on here from then and yes this will be looked after very well!

I'm probably guna need help understanding this new engine as im not fully aware of whats what yet

 

[Martin M]

Putting the decals back on will finish them off nicely. I did the same with mine.

 

[stani540]

having come from 60 to 206 horses make a fair difference...

You have done the same transition as me except mine was a 60bhp 1.4 polo ( effectively the same car).

and what a difference it is!!

the car looks awesome and a good spec to!!

have had mine a month now and still loving it!!

and dont worry about all the jargon you soon catch on to what there all talking about!

 

[Riko]

Thanks Stani im sure a month into ownership i will be loving it even more! I have a few bit's i want to do to it, for example putting the LCR splitter on, HID's, fit forge TIP which i already have, polishing engine bay and change blue hosing for red, possibly KO3s turbo and bigger breaks.

 

[stani540]

yeah im thinking along the same lines just cash flow is a problem

 

[Myki da Pyki]

Just shout if you want help mate, now that your a cupra owner you get more privilages lmao

 

[az_mk]

mate i am so glad your loving the new motor! she is so apreciative once you tame her

 

[Riko]

Yeah she does need a little taming at times... or do I mean the driver! However I am noticing the how thirsty she can be even when simply potting around. I know it's to be expected on this type of car tho. Think Im guna fit the forge TIP on thursday, is that going to make much noticeable gains?

 

[Camaleão_Ibiza]

my new girl:

Your cupra is very beautiful.
Congratulations

Best Regards

 

[Riko]

Thank you very much, I happen to agree with you! It's getting it's first bath on thursday, so that'll give me the chance to have a very close inspection. There's a couple panels which need attention from a garage.

 

[Riko]

Riko's black cupra- Now the fun begins!!

Thought i'd start a progress thread of my own! (can't seem to find my original post) I've had the cupra for about 2 months now and really happy I went for it!
Gave it a good clean today, although not polished or waxed due to time, but think it's come out pretty well considering.

I also completed my first and much needed mod, being an LCR splitter!

Few other pics as it looks nice and clean...

Any comments welcome, plus ideas you think it needs...

Cheers, Rik.

 

[Ibiza125]

If that was mine I would sort out the rear wiper and drill some holes where the number plate should be. Think that looks cool.

Looks good as is. How much is it lowered by? Full spec?

 

[Riko]

Dont think I'll need the holes on the front bumper as the fmic doesn't go any higher than the original gap, although I am thinking about getting the number plate recess smoothed?
Not 100% how low it is, but its about 50/55mm?

Revo Stage 1 Map
Milltek Cat Back exhaust
BMC Carbon air filter
Laguna FMIC
N249 Bypass
Forge 007p dump valve
Bilstein PSS9 Fully Adjustable Coilovers
Eibach 15mm rear spacers
OZ Superturismo 16"
Seat Sport strut brace
B&M Precision short shift
Pagid Fast Road brake pads
Audi TT Platinum spark plugs
Blaupunkt USB head unit in centre console and usb pen in glove box.
Uprated speakers
Nomad Pillar Pod with oil temperature and boost gauges

Cheers.

 

[T. Spark]

Nice car mate, liking the front end without a silly uk reg on there! lol