Morini's Mk3 Cupra 280

morini

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• Jun 1, 2014

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Officially Mrs Morini's new wagon, but really it's mine

This won't be a very exciting thread as I don't have any modifications planned apart from maybe a gloss black roof. Think that would look quite nice.

Anyway, a few pictures of the new love of my life after an afternoon's TLC. Wash, decontamination IronX / clay, light once over with DA and M205 then sealed with a coat of FK1000p. In fairness, the paint is decent and the only dealer inflicted swirls I could see in sunlight were on the gloss black plastic parts. A once over the black bits with DA and Megs 105/205 and all is well.

Apologies for the rusty disc. Should have taken it for a spin before the photos to clean it up.

Higher resolution versions of same pics at http://veryblack.co.uk/scn-morini

 

spoolupboy

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• Jun 1, 2014

• #2

Gawjus lovely car enjoy

 

Rokerlad

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• Jun 1, 2014

• #3

Stunning! The wait for mine is really killing me .

 

Moonhead

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Stoke-on-Trent

• Jun 1, 2014

• #4

Very nice indeed mate. Lovely car well detailed.

 

Moonhead

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Stoke-on-Trent

• Jun 1, 2014

• #5

Is it just me or does anybody else think the black plastic trim by the rear number plate would look better in gloss black to match the wing mirrors?

 

betty_swollox

Richie

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• Jun 1, 2014

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Not even jealous at all

 

morini

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• Jun 1, 2014

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Cheers guys. And yes, I think the rear plastic bits would be better gloss too.

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ben450

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• Jun 1, 2014

• #8

Very nice mate

 

morini

Mar 13, 2011

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• Jun 2, 2014

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A few more. Beading shots after overnight rain.

 

mjstokes85

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• Jun 2, 2014

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Tasty! Some good beading going on there

 

morini

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• Jun 2, 2014

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mjstokes85 said:

Tasty! Some good beading going on there

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Ta. Second coat required after next wash I think.

 

Syphon

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• Jun 3, 2014

• #12

Lovely car

Scott

 

morini

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• Jun 3, 2014

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Syphon said:

Lovely car

Scott

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Ta. Definitely the ugly sister to the (much more saucy) SC, but we have teenagers so needs must. Very happy with it though

 

phsharpy

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• Jun 3, 2014

• #14

Very nice indeed

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jonjay

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• Jun 3, 2014

• #15

Lovely mate.

I wish I had the energy to detail mine at the moment. Problem is, I know the detail will turn into a crazy long detail and I cba'ed for it at the moment.

 

morini

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• Jun 3, 2014

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Was only a mini detail really. Just a decontamination and light polish with a finishing pad. Main reason was to get a base for a protective coat. Did the wheels in an earlier session on the bank holiday Monday, so that saved me a load of time.

On an unrelated note, drove it in the dark for the first time tonight. Headlights are awesome!

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jonjay

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• Jun 3, 2014

• #17

morini said:

Was only a mini detail really. Just a decontamination and light polish with a finishing pad. Main reason was to get a base for a protective coat. Did the wheels in an earlier session on the bank holiday Monday, so that saved me a load of time.

On an unrelated note, drove it in the dark for the first time tonight. Headlights are awesome!

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Problem is I promised the Mrs I would do it and she keeps going on at me about it lol.

her:
"Are you going to do a mega detail like you done your old Leon and Porsche"

me:
"Sigh...no"

lol!

Car looks fantastic. How are you finding the sound actuator? I am finding it incredibly annoying as I know it isnt real and can hear the increase in volume.

Apart from that, I am in love with the Cupra 280 already and really impressed with the adaptive dampers. Unlike the PASM which has two modes, Lovely sporty ride or break your back stiffness. Its nice and progressive between the three modes.

Havent tried the lights at night yet. Might have to go for a spin!

 

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morini

Mar 13, 2011

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• Jun 3, 2014

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The sound actuator is a bit OTT in Cupra mode. But it might just be because I'm taking it easy. Might sound less unrealistic when giving it some proper beanage. Time will tell.

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simonali

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• Jun 5, 2014

• #19

Detailing? Pah!

http://sniffpetrol.com/2007/08/13/car-geek-details-dirty-dishes/



Loving the red. Wifey wanted me to get a 5 door, but I must've forgotten when I placed the order.

 

morini

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• Jun 5, 2014

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simonali said:

Detailing? Pah!

http://sniffpetrol.com/2007/08/13/car-geek-details-dirty-dishes/

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Hehe

You and my Mrs would get on. She doesn't get it and thinks I'm an OCD weirdo too. Ah well