Advice On Modifications...

[Chris_a_73]

Hah yeah I get that too...

2 days ago took 3 guys paintballing in my car, and EVERY single one was like Wtf how do you open your boot?! OH WOW THAT'S SO COOL.

However, whenever someone wants to get something from my car, I don't trust them enough just to give them the keys, I just walk with them

 

[Veyron]

I always use the handle inside as well! I hate when people open the door and let it bounce back a bit

 

[marksy93]

i dont trust anyone with my car....everytime i get out of my car (even when im with my mum ) i take the keys with me just incase she wants to drive a REAL car

 

[marksy93]

i know i've already talked about this but cant find the comments on this thread about it...what are the biggest brakes that i could fit on my lil bezza? found some 288mm but i remember a few people saying it wouldnt fit unless i changed the hub or something

 

[Red Panda]

You may need some bigger wheels if you want to upgrade yer brakes...I think 312mm Audi TT, Octavia VRS brakes would fit in 16" wheels but TBH it looks like you've got a smaller engined Beeza so you might need to change the hubs. There's loads of threads on here about brake upgrades from people who've done it. I'm still thinking about it

 

[marksy93]

ok, well i'm planning on gettin set of 17" RS4 replicas and found some 288mm brakes so just wondering

 

[Red Panda]

What Beeza have you got? does it have rear disks or drums?

 

[Veyron]

What Beeza have you got? does it have rear disks or drums?

It's a 1.2, will have drums, so i think a new rear axle is needed?

 

[marksy93]

has drums and just thinking about the front discs atm...what does it come with as standard?

 

[Red Panda]

It's a 1.2, will have drums, so i think a new rear axle is needed?

Ouch!

 

[Red Panda]

Just a thought, I wonder if Ferodo do DS2500 or DS3000 shoes for the Ibiza Mk4 rear drum brake...sounds cheaper that an axle!

 

[Chris_a_73]

More trouble and cost, that it's really worth to be honest...

The only time you're going to be utilising nice big brakes, is most likely on a track, and the 1.2 Beeza doesn't have enough power to really require those brakes. The standard ones are definitely good enough for road use in my opinion.... I had to emergency stop a few weeks ago on a narrow urban road (stupid old granny reversed quickly out a drive without looking....) and I stopped pretty quickly.

 

[Red Panda]

More trouble and cost, that it's really worth to be honest...

Agreed, sounds like a mega job for small return.

 

[marksy93]

ok fair enough....just ideas floating around my head

 

[Chris_a_73]

Alloys. facelift bumper and FR grilles. Sorted

 

[marksy93]

Alloys. facelift bumper and FR grilles. Sorted

think you no more than anyone what im planning on doing to me bezza

 

[xX usher Xx]

Alloys. facelift bumper and FR grilles. Sorted

i agree, oh and get low

 

[Blanco92]

1.2 Ibizas come with 232mm front discs as standard, you could probably fit 256mm ones which are standard on some other Mk4s (I think the 1.4s?) without any modification.

I'd personally just buy better discs TBH, Brembo make "MAX" grooved discs for the 1.2s and can be used with standard pads. Should improve braking power in theory. When my Ibiza needs discs in future I think I'll get them.

 

[marksy93]

1.2 Ibizas come with 232mm front discs as standard, you could probably fit 256mm ones which are standard on some other Mk4s (I think the 1.4s?) without any modification.

I'd personally just buy better discs TBH, Brembo make "MAX" grooved discs for the 1.2s and can be used with standard pads. Should improve braking power in theory. When my Ibiza needs discs in future I think I'll get them.

had a nose around and found a front set of brembo discs for just short of £50

 

[Chris_a_73]

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