rf's FR TDi - NOW SOLD - Another Car Change 2013!

[rf860]

So this aftenoon I went and traded in the Formula Sport for a Candy White FR TDi. So much better than the 1.4 100hp Ibiza I had previously and seems to be better built and less noisy too

Already done a few small mods - gloss black wing mirror covers, LED side lights, LED number plate lights and flip key.

Plans for future are:
- debadge the I B I Z A (probably tomorrow)
- HIDs
- Lower slightly
- Remap (in about a years time)
- PD160 intake and panel filter?
- 'FR' mats
- colour code side strips

^^ comes in handy

Gave my mum and dad a wee go and they are really impressed with it Some guy in a 1.6 Civic with a chav exhaust tried to race my mum which was hilarious lol!

 

[mick-fr]

Looks nice! How'd you like it compared to your old 1.4?

Down at the Magnum Centre eh? Long time since I've been down there

 

[rf860]

Looks nice! How'd you like it compared to your old 1.4?

Down at the Magnum Centre eh? Long time since I've been down there

TBH words can't even describe how much better it is! N/A 16v small petrol engines are total crap imo, would never recommend them to anybody. I've been driving about with a big cheeser all day ha ha.

Well it was next to the Magnum lol, at the beach park, always makes a decent spot for a photo

Going to detail it tomorrow as well.

 

[mick-fr]

Yeah, I can imagine how much quicker it will be! Just remember to let it warm up before giving it beans, and try not to floor it below 2k revs - Helps you keep your clutch

Yeah I think it must be about 2-3 years since I was last there, was down at one of the "Irvine Cruise" or "Beach Cruise" or whatever it was called. Looks a nice spot when its quiet though!

 

[rf860]

Yeah, I can imagine how much quicker it will be! Just remember to let it warm up before giving it beans, and try not to floor it below 2k revs - Helps you keep your clutch

Yeah I think it must be about 2-3 years since I was last there, was down at one of the "Irvine Cruise" or "Beach Cruise" or whatever it was called. Looks a nice spot when its quiet though!

I know about letting it warm up and letting the engine idle for a few secs before turning off and also about flooring under 2k revs, but cheers anyway Mick.

Oh is that the cruise that the neds go on Yeah it's a decent enough beach.

 

[mick-fr]

Yeah it is, or was. I went down with a few pals, left after about 30 mins though Never been down again!

Need to get some pictures with the cars together mate, Black against white I'll have a look for you next time I'm at Partick/Finneston haha.

 

[rf860]

Yeah it is, or was. I went down with a few pals, left after about 30 mins though Never been down again!

Need to get some pictures with the cars together mate, Black against white I'll have a look for you next time I'm at Partick/Finneston haha.

Good idea, photo shoot kinda idea? Although i would need to lower mine about a foot

 

[mick-fr]

Good idea, photo shoot kinda idea? Although i would need to lower mine about a foot

Yeah, would be good! Haha, it is terribly high standard!

 

[kidinspace]

Nice!
Love the Ibiza in candy white!

.G.

 

[rf860]

Nice!
Love the Ibiza in candy white!

.G.

Cheers pal You thinking of changing yours anytime soon?

 

[kidinspace]

Cheers pal You thinking of changing yours anytime soon?

mmmmmm Maybe....
If I can get the ££££ Numbers to work in my favour (and convincing the missus), I might change soon. Problem is I never payed attention to the interest when I bought mine 3 years ago - ended up paying for too much!

.G.

 

[rf860]

mmmmmm Maybe....
If I can get the ££££ Numbers to work in my favour (and convincing the missus), I might change soon. Problem is I never payed attention to the interest when I bought mine 3 years ago - ended up paying for too much!

.G.

Ah cool, what you thinking of getting?

 

[killieboy123]

Very nice. Best colour. But I would say that ha. Wish mine had the engine yours has though.

 

[rf860]

Very nice. Best colour. But I would say that ha. Wish mine had the engine yours has though.

Yeah i agree lol, highly fashionable at the minute . Thought you were'nt bothered about speed

 

[killieboy123]

Yeah i agree lol, highly fashionable at the minute . Thought you were'nt bothered about speed

Tbh I'm not overly bothered. But it's always better to have it than not isn't it?

 

[rf860]

Tbh I'm not overly bothered. But it's always better to have it than not isn't it?

For me it's not really about going fast i.e sitting at 90mph, more getting to speed at a decent pace and being able to overtake without dicing with death ha ha.

 

[Blanco92]

I thought you'd do well to get a car that looked as good as your old one (I'll take your word for it that it's slow and miserable, got to better than my 1.2 though!) but it looks as though you've managed it.

Nice one RF.

 

[ScottHmk4]

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[rf860]

I thought you'd do well to get a car that looked as good as your old one (I'll take your word for it that it's slow and miserable, got to better than my 1.2 though!) but it looks as though you've managed it.

Nice one RF.

Thanks Chris? I think it looks loads better than my old car Your 1.2 probably would feel nippier than the 1.4 even though the 1.4 is actually faster, just takes an age to feel as if its accelerating due to it being a 16v.

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Cheers, just ordered some 6k hids last night from HIDs 4 U. Not looking forward to trying to fit them though

 

[mick-fr]

If you need a hand fitting them Ross give me a shout, i fitted mine inside the light unit without taking the bumper etc off in about 40 mins.

Was it slim ballasts you got?