Craig's Mk2 Ibiza. NEW CAR Page 20 25/6/12!!

[CraigW]

Got home from work today and look what was waiting for me!

Just waiting for a few other bits to come then I will see about getting them fitted.

Also I did stage 2 of my strut top cap painting, applied the gloss black paint.

Think I will give them a thin covering of lacquer to help give them abit more protection from the elements.

 

[CraigW]

hi guys new to this,
i seen how in your fotos you have twin back pipes is that a full exhaust system?

also i have noticed there is alot of contraversy as to what mk each ibiza is.. is the 99-02 a mk2 facelift or a mk3 and does the mk2 exxhaust fit the 99-02 as my 1.4 8v exhaust is falling to pieces..

i would very much appreciate any hlp that you can offer

The twin pipe exhaust one the car is one from a Mk3 20v T. Its a very common one that is fitted to the mk2 Ibiza. Although I have the full 20v T system from cat-back and it gives off a very good sound.

the 93-99 is a mk2 Ibiza, although there were 3 different, there was the pre-facelift that was froi 93-95/96ish, there was a mid-facelift that was only produced for a short time around 96 then there is the post facelift which was 96-99. The years 99-02 is the Mk3 Ibiza years.

 

[DanielFaith]

thanks for the info..

im gona ava see bout getting a cupra exhaust or sumthin similar on it.. though im sitting at 99k is it worth it???

 

[suj]

good work craig
did you go on holiday already? or is it due soon?
got the brakes on yet? or looking for hubs still?

 

[CraigW]

thanks for the info..

im gona ava see bout getting a cupra exhaust or sumthin similar on it.. though im sitting at 99k is it worth it???

I was sitting at more than 99K when I put mine on so I would say that it is worth it.

good work craig
did you go on holiday already? or is it due soon?
got the brakes on yet? or looking for hubs still?

Thanks mate, may have one or 2 more things to do.
Ive been on holiday already, was away for the 12th-19th of May. Inters was too soon after or I would of been there with all the other mk2's and I was really needing tyres etc.

Brakes are currently going on, car is still in the garage as they are having problems with something that has siezed on, Im guessing its the hub nut.

And from what I was told the person was using alot of swear-words while trying to get them off.

 

[suj]

haha fair enough, hopefully it gets fixed soon

don't go through the window on the 280's
not good, as i keep getting offered stupidly cheap nice 14" wheels, they don't fit lol

 

[CraigW]

Got the car back today with its nice new, big shiney brakes. .

First time I pressed the pedal I nearly put myself through the front window. Really pleased with them. Tyres have been put on hold as I have been told I still have roughly 1000miles left in the ones still on the car so abit of money saving there.

Pics to follow soon.

 

[suj]

told ya, you would feel the difference

great news

 

[CraigW]

I knew I would feel a difference, I just didnt expect it to be that BIG a difference.

Although I am certainly not complaining about them. .

Callipers will need to be repainted at some point as with age/use the paint is flaking and with removal/fitting. Was really careful when washing the car tonight but alittle more paint came off. But that isnt a big job to do.

 

[abhardwaj1990]

Is the brake upgrade easy to do then? Might have to look into it.....and you might have to make a little guide

 

[EnGbudd]

Looking fresh mate, gotta some little jobs like this to mine. Just touch ups here and there.

 

[ashgtiturbo]

i love the mk2's nearly got one myself! yours is looking good i think some sideskirts would set it off lovely.

 

[CraigW]

Heres a few new pics.

New Brakes:

I know the callipers need a repaint but that is going to be done in the next few weeks.

And heres a few of my clean car.

That is all for now.

 

[CraigW]

Is the brake upgrade easy to do then? Might have to look into it.....and you might have to make a little guide

Its easy to do. As long as you have all the parts required.

I cant do a guide as I didnt fit them onto the car.

 

[ather`s]

craig, have you simply swapped the hubs, claipers, carriers, discs and pads & used your original brake pipes?

 

[CraigW]

craig, have you simply swapped the hubs, claipers, carriers, discs and pads & used your original brake pipes?

I know that the hubs, callipers, carriers, discs and pads have been swapped. As I fitted new wheel bearings, discs and pads.

Im unsure about the brake pipes, I can find out for you though mate.

 

[ather`s]

if you wouldnt mind craig please! ive just dropped the engine in and i will be putting drive shafts on and building the brakes up this week. ive got all the bits and i got some brake pipes too! suppose i could offer them up to my calipers and see if the fit ???

 

[CraigW]

Yep that is no problem mate. Im unsure what the garage done regarding the brake pipes. They must be on though as they are working fantastic

 

[CraigW]

Another Update.

Have had these sitting for at least a month.

So I thought it was about time I fitted them.

Before:

After:

Swapped the handle for the passenger door to the drivers while I was at it as the barrel and handle that were on the passenger side were better.

Really pleased how it turned out, only a little subtle change but it makes a different.

Next on the agenda is to fit my induction kit and catch tank.

 

[CraigW]

Now I feel that I am at a brick wall with the car .

I dont know what to do next, I feel like doing/trying something different but I dont know .

Any suggestions/ideas are welcome.

Thats all for now.