ScottHmk4 - 1.2 Cupra replica (Now Sold)

[rf860]

arb rubbing on the sub frame is caused by the droplinks being too long is it not?

Don't think the standard shockers are that expensive tbh.
http://www.eurocarparts.com/shock-absorber

 

[tony323ci]

shock absorbers should always be replaced in pairs so you need 2 and a leaky one will always fail an MOT

 

[Blanco92]

darmon, spotted you today, about an hour ago, middle lane of the A34 towards Handforth. Still looks good! You maybe saw mine parked on the left, a sky blue coloured one?

On the little issues, a couple of new shocks, a new tyre and some Ford Puma (because they're shorter) droplinks sound the way to go.

On the cutting out, try clearing all the fault codes once you've changed the plugs or coils. Sometimes they just need a fault code reset to sort it all out.

 

[ScottHmk4]

get mondeo mk1 drop links over the puma ones imo

 

[darmon]

Sorted out the shock absorber now - picking 2 up later on.

Tyres will be getting replaced at the weekend too.

Any idea how much i'm looking at for droplinks?

Blanco - sorry mate, I didnt see you - although at 8:00 in the morning, i'm still half asleep!

Its going into Audi for its MOT, so i'll get them to plug it in whilst its there and clear the fault codes etc

 

[ScottHmk4]

drop links £10

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-MOND...CarParts_SM&hash=item3a561c3244#ht_1198wt_905

 

[ScottHmk4]

a few videos i found. the 1st one is the day the ibiza left me, dont think i ever published it. enjoy.

 

[darmon]

looks like it could be off the road for a few days now.

Putting the shock absorber on now, and we've come across some seized bolts. New top mount needed - also needs a new wheel bearing as the bearing isnt sitting in the hub right.

So at the minute, its sat in the garage looking sorry for itself, whilst I order the parts and have them picked up.



Once i've sorted all that out, it should be OK to put back together, and then i'll get it MOT'd. May sell it once its MOT'd but still debating!

 

[darmon]

All fixed now - just awaiting MOT on Saturday.

Made the decision to sell her once its MOT'd - 12 months MOT will be a good selling point and just cant shake off the lure of a clio sport.

Will be putting a For Sale post up soon with details

 

[darmon]

Well, i've been given a deposit for the car now - so the new owner will be coming to collect it on Tuesday night!

Flew through its MOT with only the 1 advisory - for the ARB as discussed above.

Will miss her, but on to the next car I've made the new owner aware of this thread etc and told him to keep updating!

 

[ScottHmk4]

good stuff mate, can you PM me even the region of what you got for her? its cool if you dont want to say im just interested to see what she got

 

[matty_glanza]

I am the new owner of the ibiza now love it! tbh ive had it a while now but it has just taken me a bit of time getting round to writing anything on here but its still going strong! ive spent a bit of money on it but now am focusing on getting back to spotless condition.

 

[ScottHmk4]

I am the new owner of the ibiza now love it! tbh ive had it a while now but it has just taken me a bit of time getting round to writing anything on here but its still going strong! ive spent a bit of money on it but now am focusing on getting back to spotless condition.

how is the old girlk....get me some pics up when you can

 

[matty_glanza]

shes goin strong just hit 52000 now so still really low mileage just had the timing chain and cogs redone as it was starting to run like ****. redid the front brakes so now its got sum drilled and grooved on the front with brembo pads also repainted the brakes. am afraind ive removed the stickers off the top as i got my mate to give it a compound buff so it looks like brand new paint!
next mod either wheels refurb or coilovers not sure which first.
will get picks on soon for you!

 

[ScottHmk4]

shes goin strong just hit 52000 now so still really low mileage just had the timing chain and cogs redone as it was starting to run like ****. redid the front brakes so now its got sum drilled and grooved on the front with brembo pads also repainted the brakes. am afraind ive removed the stickers off the top as i got my mate to give it a compound buff so it looks like brand new paint!
next mod either wheels refurb or coilovers not sure which first.
will get picks on soon for you!

got me some pics yet email some to [email protected] thanks..

 

[Jordanwaterhous]

shes goin strong just hit 52000 now so still really low mileage just had the timing chain and cogs redone as it was starting to run like ****. redid the front brakes so now its got sum drilled and grooved on the front with brembo pads also repainted the brakes. am afraind ive removed the stickers off the top as i got my mate to give it a compound buff so it looks like brand new paint!
next mod either wheels refurb or coilovers not sure which first.
will get picks on soon for you!

Just out of interest how did you do the brake upgrade? These 1.2's caliper and carrier are attached to the hub, you have to do a hub conversion to upgrade the brakes.

How did you do it?

 

[cupra.al]

Just out of interest how did you do the brake upgrade? These 1.2's caliper and carrier are attached to the hub, you have to do a hub conversion to upgrade the brakes.

How did you do it?

changed the discs for grooved discs and pads for brembo pads no mention of caliper conversion.

 

[matty_glanza]

yeh just simply change discs on pads. drilled and grooved for the look and brembo pads just for the little extra braking power. it is only a 1.2 not much need for brake conversion. will email sum pics 2day for you

 

[matty_glanza]

also scott, i took the door cards off sday to see if it had standard speakers are not an ive seen you have put JL audio speakers in it which are ace but wot is the little box next to the speaker with all the coils in it?

 

[ScottHmk4]

also scott, i took the door cards off sday to see if it had standard speakers are not an ive seen you have put JL audio speakers in it which are ace but wot is the little box next to the speaker with all the coils in it?

box with coils in it? post a pic if you can. unsure is it part of the speaker? yeh those door speakers were awesome!