Advice On Modifications...

[marksy93]

BEFORE

AFTER

 

[marksy93]

has that worked? :S

 

[Chris_a_73]

Afraid you can't link from facebook..

Get a Photobucket account (really really good considering it's free) and send me the links, and I'll put them up.

Or add me on facebook

 

[marksy93]

i now have a photobucket account with all the pics up there...only 5 of them

 

[Chris_a_73]

PM me your photobucket URL and I'll display them on this thread for ya.

 

[Chris_a_73]

Sorry only just found your e-mail!!

 

[Chris_a_73]

Oh, and with those new FR grills and some nice alloys, your Ibiza will look COMPLETELY different

It will look great!


Oh and I didn't display one pic due to your plate being on there... So you'll need to delete that off your photobucket if you don't want to disclose it mate.

 

[Blanco92]

Looks much better without the badges buddy! Done the same to mine.

 

[marksy93]

cheers guys, was really easy method i used -

boiling water from a kettle allowed t cool for about 30secs outside
use a sponge and 'drown' the letters in the hot water
get a LONG piece of dental floss and hook it round the back then move side to side and pull down
use a credit card (or similar - VERY CAREFULLY) to remove the glue - keep use the hot water to make the glue easier to remove
use a product to remove any glue residue thats left (i used 'sticky stuff remover'
then polish (use autoglym)

works a treat!!

 

[Arondo]

Hi this is my first post so go easy on me lol
i have a :

Seat ibiza s
1.2 12v
02

bog standard job
and was looking to improve it i was just wondering what would be the best things to improve first
i found a central exhaust system but it only fits the newer modles with a different bumper too mine because mines 02 was wondering if any one new if i bought a newer model bumper would it fit onto the car ?

 

[Chris_a_73]

Hey Arondo, just to be a bit picky, you're probably going to get more replies to your specific question with your own dedicated thread

But anyway, if it's a bog standard 02 Ibiza, you can more or less follow all of the mods that have been suggested to Marksy on this thread. Best off to start subtle and make a few aesthetic changes then move onto larger tuning changes.

How old are you/how many years driving, by the way? (Just wondering in terms of insurance, as a new exhaust system will make it sky rocket if you're young).

 

[Arondo]

hahah cheers got recommended by a mate to use these

and yeah well i was thinking of a cupra conversion
and im 17 with 7 months so exhaust is out of the question for now lol

i found this rear bumper on ebay which is for the ibiza 2006 -2008 model
and before buying it i was wondering if it would actually fit on my car or would it be a waste of time ?

and yeah im thinking of lowering, splitter and i have already got my mind set on alloys

 

[Chris_a_73]

Well, considering you're 17, you won't have a full years NCB and insurance is going to my seriously high anyway if you're on your own policy (which you should be, as it's your car).

Basically, you're in the same boat as me, and for the moment I reckon you should stay away from lowering/changing kits, as this will make insurance much dearer! Stick to the aesthetics for the time being, such as a splitter/alloys, and perhaps check with your insurance company how much a Seat standard bumper would be to add.

I'm already being battered with a £2500 premium, with my no claims coming up in October, so am still going to wait for a bit until I bother with any serious changes.

Search this forum, as there are a few people who have successfully changed their front and rear bumpers to Facelift 06-08 versions.

What alloys have you got your eye on? A Cupra set, or aftermarket ones?

 

[Arondo]

mate that sucks mines 2200 insurance companies are stupid
and yeah i think im going to do the face lifts and my alloys and then wait before do stuff like induction btw what siza are your alloys ? and i havent got em yet but im going to order them before the end of this week and thier aftermarket

 

[marksy93]

Arondo - look at my signiture, shows all..well half my plans there for my lil ibiza get some pictures up of yours mate would like to see it progress as you modify it.

still have to pass my test yet but already getting quotes for coilover kits, tinted windows etc bit of finical planning never hurt anyone!

 

[Arondo]

Looks good and good luck for your test mate when ever it is
nice mods everyones saying 17's lol maybe its a sign
and yeah will do i only just signed up to day so yeah ill ut some pics up soon and yeahh same

Also for the facelifts do you need any extra beams or supports for the car ?

 

[marksy93]

yeah, well i want the cupra alloys but they are really rare! (GUTTED I AM!) so shall find some different ones but 18"s wont fit and i have no idea, havent looked into a new front end...yet

quick question what part of bristol you from? i used to be from there til i moved to N.Yorkshire

 

[campey]

Hey, just seeing what the going price is for a face lift bumper? quite fancy getting one myself but only if i can afford it that is.
Also is it a DIY job, or take it to get fitted?

All i have done to my Ibiza is remove the bog staandard Sterio/ CD player and fitted my own Sony Xplode Unit and wired the ipod connection through the dash consol down to near the lighter, Also ordered some new White lights to fit, and some chrome detailing.

Will try get pics up when done.

 

[marksy93]

how did you put the AUX cable down to the bottom near the cig lighter?

 

[Arondo]

Yeah they are thats why i thought just go for aftermarket ones ahh right

im from soundwell which is by kingswood if you know where that is
the front bumper varies and thats what im trying to figure out is it easy disassembling the bumper ?