Chris_a_73's Ibiza Reader's Ride!

[JonnyH10]

It certainly will lol, but you'll probably be wanting a Stage 1 remap after a while.
Think I'll be going for a 150bhp variant of the 1.8t for insurance reasons.

 

[ALEXZ360]

im thinking of going for an audi A3 1.8T they are 160bhp which shouldnt be too bad on insurance

 

[Chris_a_73]

In terms of value for money though, a Cupra is much better in my eyes.

 

[rf860]

im thinking of going for an audi A3 1.8T they are 160bhp which shouldnt be too bad on insurance

Audi badge is your biggest problem there. I recently got a bmw and my insurance went up hugely because of the badge, not the engine.

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[Chris_a_73]

I've found a nice '06 Cupra, so may be going to view this week!

What should I be looking out for? I'll bring along my OBDII scanner to check for codes, but perhaps things like rattles, clutch slipping, turbo going etc.? Any advice for things to look for?

 

[ALEXZ360]

i always make sure there are no obvious leaks from the engine and the engine bay is clean, oh and make sure it has 4 wheels before you drive away

 

[Chris_a_73]

About 1.5 years after buying the Cupra bushes, I finally had them fitted for the grand sum of £50! Bargain!

 

[JonnyH10]

I had mine fitted this week too, for about £40 lol. You noticed much difference?

 

[Chris_a_73]

Not sure to be honest, do they actually make much of a difference? They were advisories on my MOT anyway, so had to get them done eventually!

 

[JonnyH10]

I think my steering is a bit better, but it could be all in my head lol.
Mine were hanging out and had a lot of play in them, front wheels moved back and forwards when tightening wheel bolts.

 

[Chris_a_73]

I purchased a personalised registration this evening, so it should be assigned to my car within the next 2 weeks. Can't wait!

 

[ALEXZ360]

nice, whats the REG??

 

[Chris_a_73]

It's a surprise

Plus it'll give me a chance to take some photos without plates!

 

[Chris_a_73]

After a long drive up to the Wimbledon DVLA office to assign my reg number, and then 3-4 hours of peeling/picking/scratching/soaking off old sticky pads I finally got the new plates on!!

 

[xX usher Xx]

You still got the 1.2 then?

Looking good matey

 

[ALEXZ360]

C2 PHU?? it obviously means something but im just not seeing it..

 

[rf860]

C2 PHU?? it obviously means something but im just not seeing it..

see too poo

 

[JonnyH10]

Ibiza's look much better without the front plate, a shame that we have to run one in the UK :/

New reg is nice though mate!

 

[Chris_a_73]

Haha cheeky Ross!

There is no specific meaning, my dad has 2 PHU already, and saw C2 PHU online so was tempted

"See too few" relates to the Ibiza very well I think though

 

[Chris_a_73]

My brother got home from Uni last weekend so we headed out to a nice spot in Guildford for some arty photographs