Cheers im new to this app dont know how to start my own chat thing lol.. Just bought a seat ibiza fr 05 plate so want to get it looking sweet. Think will be starting with coilovers and tints get them out the way before the proper mods .. Also power steering is leaking or pump is goosed not sure yet.. To take it to garage tomorrow. That a hard job?
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Yeah alot of potential.. I dont know how to post myself the only thing i seem to be allowed to do is comment on peoples threads .. Went to garage today it needs a new steering rack.. Boo lol
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Im sorry to hear that about your car. Have you got a new 1 yet. I started having problems with my car. Kept going into limp mode and engine management light kept going on and off.I'm sure not many people are following this thread but I like to keep it up to date anyway. So the second hand gearbox that I bought and fitted only 3 months ago along with a brand new sachs clutch cracked and leaked oil all over the clutch, ruining both of them. So I had to pay for another new clutch and refurbished gearbox this time after only 1600 miles. This has cost me in the region of €1500. And now I keep getting the low brake fluid alarm so I'm guessing I more than likely have a leak somewhere. I fell out of love with this car when the first gearbox went and now it just seems to be problem after problem.
Two mechanics told me that the damage to my gearbox was probably caused by the cupra wheels I put on as they are heavy and putting stress on the gearbox. Don't know if this is true or not but have needed to switch back to the original 14" steel wheels as I can't afford for another gearbox to go. So after 6 years of ownership, I only had the car looking the way I liked it for about 6 months. Sad times
So with the car not running right and it looking like crap, a replacement is needed. Would love a mk4 cupra but upon checking what it would cost to put Irish plates on one I quickly realised I would be leaving the world of SEAT. €1700 just for a switch of plates with the cost of the car (terrible exchange rate between euro and sterling) travel costs to buy the car, tax at €700, insurance at around €650 and NCT on top of that. I would be lucky to get a 10 year old cupra for €7000, making it a stupid purchase. After loving my 1.2 for over five years, I feel almost sick to look at it now. It's really let me down lately and I will be sad to leave the world of SEAT but I have to. Currently trying to save up money for a replacement but my car keeps requiring money to keep it running. Going to a car meet/cruise next week so hopefully get some pictures for the thread.
Hi Craig,
Haven't bought a replacement yet, still saving up but looking forward to moving on to bigger and better things. Ibiza is going a bit better now. Still not the same though so just getting it ready for sale.
What are you driving these days?
You wont look back. What car do you think you will get next. Still driving the Scirocco. Had it 11 months now. Thing i like about it is that you can take it on long journeys and you can relax but if you want to push it round the country roads it flies round the corners. Does at least 10 more mpg than the ibiza as well which is another bonus and thats when im pushing it.
Hi Dave, really sorry to hear you have fallen out of love with your car, I'm just falling into love with my 1.2 MK4 in red now haha. Im looking for some cupra front and rear bumpers and also the colour coded mirror covers. If you do come round to selling your bumpers and mirror covers id really appreciate it if we could work out a deal for them?
Many thanks, Ryan. Btw your readers ride thread is what has inspired me to want to start making modifications to my car!
I'm from Cumbria in the UK, I have a feeling this is going to be my 15th post so I'll put some pics up later! What are you thinking of getting as a replacement?
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