mk2 8v Ibiza Cupra - it's almost over
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A couple of us (Ollie, Sean and myself) met up the night before inters and took a few snaps. Most of them were slightly out of focus - these are the best of them.
I used Meg's stage 1 paint cleaner, 2x coats of Autoglym SRP, 1x coat of Autoglym EGP and a coat of Poorboy's Nattys Blue paste wax. I'm fairly happy with the result
How mint is that kiwi car!!
Looks absolutely immaculate. Doesnt look like it has a faded panel or anything.Whats the Autoglym EGP?? I use alot of the Autogylm stuff (have the valet case) and Im impressed with it, I just havent saw or used the EGP stuff.
Brummy,
hope it's of some use mate.
Cruiser87,
I'll let sean comment on fading paint
It's greg's old car, and yes, it's very tidy.
EGP is 'extra gloss protection'. It's basically a sealant that's applied between the polish and wax stages. It protects the paint for a bit longer than just wax on it's own.
hope it's of some use mate.
Cruiser87,
I'll let sean comment on fading paint
It's greg's old car, and yes, it's very tidy.EGP is 'extra gloss protection'. It's basically a sealant that's applied between the polish and wax stages. It protects the paint for a bit longer than just wax on it's own.
I'll let sean comment on fading paint
EGP is 'extra gloss protection'. It's basically a sealant that's applied between the polish and wax stages. It protects the paint for a bit longer than just wax on it's own.
I think I will try and get some of the EGP. My local Halfords didnt have any the last time I was in or I would have definetely picked it up.
Well I can't really say if it's worth it or not as it's only been on a week or so. But the SRP & EGP combination seems to be fairly well regarded, considering it's fairly inexpensive and readily available, from what I've read on detailingworld.
Sneaky preview of my half cleaned engine bay - hopefully to be finished for E38 this year.
Yet to be done: clean all the pipes properly, replace a metal water pipe and paint the engine block black.
Yet to be done: clean all the pipes properly, replace a metal water pipe and paint the engine block black.
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Yeah I might do, that'll probably be quite low on the list of 'things to do' - going to drop the oil and coolant so that I can do the pipework and block first. Still got the pass side chassis leg to do too.
andyj
There's no F in Quality..
Coming along nicely mate
You may also want to look for a proper 8v air-box the one on it is a 16v one I think.... hence the 'inlet' with the duck tape and cable-tie over the end !!! (couldn't be bothered to find a replacement when I had it, so just used the duck tape as a 'temporary' solution..... )
The 'inlet' is where the Idle Stabalisation Valve connects to the airbox on the 16v! The 8v doesn't have an ISV, it works using the throttle body
You may also want to look for a proper 8v air-box
the one on it is a 16v one I think.... hence the 'inlet' with the duck tape and cable-tie over the end !!! (couldn't be bothered to find a replacement when I had it, so just used the duck tape as a 'temporary' solution..... )The 'inlet' is where the Idle Stabalisation Valve connects to the airbox on the 16v! The 8v doesn't have an ISV, it works using the throttle body
aplinewhite, is yours the one with s10eat number plate? if so i saw you first thing this morning on m5 1bout 7-15. i wasnt in my beezer, i was in a 4x4 pickup with a trucker hat on
Andy,
Is it really? Never knew that. I've seen other 8v engine bays that look the same except there's another smaller pipe going into the bit that's gaffa-taped off. Are we sure the 8v and 16v boxes are different?
PS, changed it from silver tape to black
less noticeable that way!
Think i have your pics from the ad saved somewhere, might pull out the one of the engine bay, i didn't take any 'before' pics.
Is it really? Never knew that. I've seen other 8v engine bays that look the same except there's another smaller pipe going into the bit that's gaffa-taped off. Are we sure the 8v and 16v boxes are different?
PS, changed it from silver tape to black
less noticeable that way! Think i have your pics from the ad saved somewhere, might pull out the one of the engine bay, i didn't take any 'before' pics.
Ta mate. You going to E38? I can do you a cd with all the inters pics if you like - easier than uploading them all?
not up there often, you probably would of spotted me if i was in my beezer, it was pointless me waving as you wouldnt have a clue appart from mental young lad with big van driver trucker hat on driving a pick up! lol
had a long old journey from home to tamworth-lesceter-derby- nuneaton and home again...long day
had a long old journey from home to tamworth-lesceter-derby- nuneaton and home again...long day
andyj
There's no F in Quality..
Well, I think their different.....
I've got the original pics at work if you want them... just drop me a PM with your email addy, and I'll ping them over to you in the morning
I've got the original pics at work if you want them... just drop me a PM with your email addy, and I'll ping them over to you in the morning
Thanks Martin, I'm quite pleased with the rocker cover. I wasn't sure whether it would look right when it was off the car.
Just had a quick look on Vagcat, it says:
air cleaner
/ ABF
(1) 6K0129607H
air cleaner
/ AGG
(1) 6K0129607R
So it seems they are different.
Well, I think their different.....
Just had a quick look on Vagcat, it says:
air cleaner
/ ABF
(1) 6K0129607H
air cleaner
/ AGG
(1) 6K0129607R
So it seems they are different.
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Edition38 2008
Pics from this weekend below!
One of the best Seats around (and Rash's Mk4)
Winner's ride height, thanks to Brummy for beer can placement...... Tractor stance defined?
Cleaned
Finished engine bay
Finished engine bay again
Cheers,
Anthony
Pics from this weekend below!
One of the best Seats around (and Rash's Mk4
)
Winner's ride height, thanks to Brummy for beer can placement...... Tractor stance defined?
Cleaned
Finished engine bay
Finished engine bay again
Cheers,
Anthony
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