My new Ibiza 1.4TSI FR

[CraigFrTsi]

Looks good with the hids fitted, makes a big difference. Tried my old hid kit in mine the other day but it started to rough idle with them on did you get this with yours? Mine is a 35w kit with 6500k bulbs.

Mine are called VIPHID which I bought off ebay and are 35w aswell and 6000k bulbs and got to say I haven't had any problems with them only downside I can see from someone else point of view is the ballast are huge lol, but that doesn't bother me.

These are the ones I bought
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110919715258?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648

 

[minnnt]

Ahh sorry to hear that mate.

My ballasts are the slim ones and are tiny.

 

[CraigFrTsi]

Ahh sorry to hear that mate.

My ballasts are the slim ones and are tiny.

Lol, don't worry I'm not like I said doesn't bother me. If I was to smarten the engine bay up and have it on display on a stand then yes I would change them till then they are functional

 

[CraigFrTsi]

Well Kenny noticed the car idling rough on Wednesday last week and thought it was the HIDs but great news it isn't turns out the cause is my water bottle/ drive feed (something like that anyway) attached to the supercharger, So great £400 to get the car booked in and fixed (fingers cross lol) this friday

 

[kenny_fr]

Ouch £400 that's not good, hope it gets sorted. Ended up buying the same hid kit as you and so far no rough idle so my old ballasts must be away.

 

[James23Parkin]

Ouch...

 

[CraigFrTsi]

We'll £455.32 later have had the water pump replaced and coolant added so need to keep an eye on that over the next few days for any loss due to air bubbles or leaks, But been for a drive in the car and got to say its great to have her back and being able to pass cyclists again lol

 

[mjstokes85]

Which garage did you take it to?

 

[James23Parkin]

Will that suspension ever make it on the car... at least it's running sweet again. It might be the cars way of telling you to not drive it like your nan stole it all the time too cheeky

 

[CraigFrTsi]

MJ as expensive as it probably was I played it safe and went to pentagon chilwell, as for you Mr Parkin lol I thought we were friends

 

[James23Parkin]

MJ as expensive as it probably was I played it safe and went to pentagon chilwell, as for you Mr Parkin lol I thought we were friends

That's a good line from me I think... Hope you're well buddy? Can we catch up over Christmas? I should be over 24th to 28th with any luck

 

[CraigFrTsi]

I am dude yeah it would be good to catch up like I said to you on the phone I be round loitering

 

[mjstokes85]

MJ as expensive as it probably was I played it safe and went to pentagon chilwell, as for you Mr Parkin lol I thought we were friends

Did they do a good job? I am gonna take mine there for a service in a few weeks and also need discs and pads all round so might get them to do it.

 

[CraigFrTsi]

So far yeah can't complain as only picked it up tonight at 6:30pm. But had a quick drive and was great to be able to put my foot down on the dual carriageway with absolutely no problems what so ever but going to give it a proper check over when I finish work on Sunday morning when I'll be able to see lol

 

[CraigFrTsi]

Been to treadmark wheels and tyres today to check out soon 18" BBS LM wheels and although they're used with one minor little bump on one of the wheels lip they are in great condition just need a good clean.

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The one slightly bumped wheel

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Now I'm thinking that knock could easily be straightened/fixed, either way at the end of the day these 4 wheels only cost £250

 

[lil3520]

That wheel has had a good knock.

 

[CraigFrTsi]

To be fair yes the wheel has had a knock but doesn't look anywhere near as bad as the pic shows with the bad garage lighting, hence why I went to have a look first person rather than just buying them over the net

 

[James23Parkin]

The wheels look very nice and will suit the car (with nice red Brembos behind them) very well. I just hope that it's not buckled the wheel. Any wheel specialist would be able to help you out with that - I used a guy in Derby to do my wheel refurb - decent service. I'm back in Notts from tomorrow until next Friday if you're free? Hope all is well buddy?

 

[CraigFrTsi]

When I checked it looks like just the lip rest of the wheel looks ok, back in work tomorrow but finish on Monday so will give you a buzz on Tuesday James and you can double check the wheel for me lol (even if it's too late)

 

[James23Parkin]

Either way you've got a bargain mate, and they look great. You'd be amazed with what a decent wheel guy can do. See you Tuesday mate. Looking forward to it!