Tracked Mk3 Ibiza Cupra - Track Pics/Videos - Knockhill - 11/41/16

[Watson©]

Thanks guys!

Yeah they are slightly different lol! I'm just trying to branch out and make my Ibiza more track like and be different looking from the other Cupra's without going to OTT

 

[Watson©]

Good and bad update to follow guys....

The bad part was I had a slight accident and hit into the back of a van one night it was really bad snow/ice. Was only about 2mph but still enough to do this damage...

So took the bumper off the next morning to make sure there was no other damage behind it...

There wasnt, so was happy about that

So it was time for me to get that sorted along with fitting the new wings and repairing the sill and sideskirt

So I got a replacement grill and sideskirts before I took it too the bodyshop.

Bought a gearbox also for when my current one goes bang and a short plate...

Was on ebay cheap so bought it... It also kind of spells Seat if you take the K away 3eat

Plate fitted... Plus a filthy Cupra!

Turned up at my mates garage to start disassembling it for paint...

Wings sorted, primered and bolted on...

Time to tackle the sill ...

After many hammering, pulling out, welding plates and using some filler the sill is now nice and straight once again

Now it was time to tackle the bonnet then get the whole front end painted along with the skirts and bump strip...

Fitted some clear protective vinyl to prevent stone ships on the inner wing as I can imagine it will be getting battered with everything now lol

New painted sideskirt on and lines up perfectly...

Drilled holes in the bumper and fitted a new LCR splitter and some canards

Undersealing the arches and putting the modified arch liners in and finishing up with putting the other skirt on...

Quick wash to get all the excess dust etc off... And thats it done!

Back home as it was around 2am we got it finished

Some (lighter) photos from today when I got home from work...

Fully loving it... the wings give it a whole new look!

Now I just need to get the rusty back arches sorted and my rear bumper made up and i'll be happy... For now lol!

 

[Chambers_CUPRA]

Ahh you should of brought my gearbox. I've probably got the lowest mileage box out of an Ibiza going.

Came out of mine at 33k to fit bergs LsD box. need the room aswell lol

Loving its new look. Looks so mean haha wonder if the wings get battered by stones tho?

Ps we need a dead side on pic of the car aswell

 

[Watson©]

Awwww now you tell me lol How much you wanting for it?

Yeah that's why I fitted clear protective film to help prevent stone chips!

I'll get better photos next time I've gave it a good wash etc

 

[rae1001]

Looks brilliant that with them wings. Even the canards give it that meaner look. Nice

 

[Watson©]

Thanks fella! Yeah, the canards work well... Tie in with the cut out wings etc nicely!

 

[traffmeister]

You Need To Build And Sell Them Heatshields..!!

 

[pietwillem]

Looks great.

But now the rear really needs some work to look a bit more race car like.

 

[Watson©]

You Need To Build And Sell Them Heatshields..!!

I did think about it ages, just didn't think anybody would interested lol

Looks great.

But now the rear really needs some work to look a bit more race car like.

The rear will be getting done, I have a bumper to chop up to fit a diffuser

 

[Aaron87]

This really makes me miss my Cupra track car.......

Where did you get those studs from dude?

Awesome work all the way through, really like the wings too.

 

[Watson©]

Thanks mate

Got the studs from a Motorsport company on eBay... There's loads, as long as you get high tensile steel ones you'll be safe.

Here's a side on shot of it for you Chambers

 

[RobVT]

Hard as nails!

 

[Aaron87]

Got a link for the studs? Will get some for sure... How do you find the shifter? Brought myself a Cupra yesterday now, track/race car build... Want the gear stick higher to be closer to the steering wheel


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[dean66]

Can't wait to meet up sometime soon and see this

 

[xDaNx]

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/...=Is+this+how+people+drive+on+car+meets?&mid=0

 

[R4cup]

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/...=Is+this+how+people+drive+on+car+meets?&mid=0

 

[Watson©]

Yeah... It escalated pretty quickly!

 

[R4cup]

Tell me about it, i had a read from start to end, why some people had to even comment on there i dont know.

Just be more carefully mate is all i can say & try to keep videos like that to yourself because as u can see some people just live to $hit on you & make matters worse,

 

[Watson©]

Update...

Been quite for the past while. Been too busy doing the final prep to get the car ready for the track

This is it after an MOT, suspension change, wheel alingment, service and track wheels on...

Some photos of the car snapped by photographers whilst at Knockhill...

















Loving the car on the track, handles well and the power is pretty decent and doesnt feel too slow.

Got a few things to change/try out handling wise to see what works better and what doesnt.

All part of the development

Heres a 10min video from last Thursday on one of my outings. It's Knockhill but in reverse, first time doing it that way and its very strange to say the least lol

Hope you enjoy it...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5yOD_Ma_f8

 

[R4cup]

Car look very well on track dude