Finally! Got a GTi..

[Electro Ted]

Picked this up today..

As you can see, it's been "Modified" a wee bit (don't really want to show the front bumper) and I'm not a fan of what's been done..

So, the plan is:

Revert back to standard bumpers
Remove current exhast and replace with something more subtle/standard
Refurb on wheels
General Service for peace of mind
Fit ICE from my old car

Plus a few other misc bits and pieces.

Apologies for the lack of pics, it's horrible weather here!

So yeah, love it!

Cheers

 

[Fl@pper]

gooo on show us ya front

looks saveable too - not had too much done as it were

 

[Brummy]

go on... show us.. you know you 'wanna'....

 

[__B3NNY__]

How much did you pick her up for if you dont mind me asking??I hope you didnt pay to much if you have to spend money on it reverting it back, I think reverting it back to standard would be the best option looking at that rear bumper lol, Is it a 8v? is the front end that bad then? whats the milage etc.....? Nice to see you held out and got what you wanted rather than rushing in to it.

David.

 

[Electro Ted]

Paid £2000 for it. It's done just over 55k and it's a 16v. Got more budget to sort it all out... it's all reversable..

The front ends not that bad I guess.. but I just haven't managed to get a pic yet. I'll get one tomorrow when the weathers better.

 

[__B3NNY__]

Thats pretty good mate. some nice stock bumpers, lower it a little and get the handles coded and IMO would look pretty pukka!


David.

 

[Brummy]

is that just a back box on that or is it a full system?

 

[Electro Ted]

You read my mind

Anyone want to buy any bumpers?

 

[Electro Ted]

is that just a back box on that or is it a full system?

CAT back system.. FAR too loud for my liking..

 

[Brummy]

lol.. my old 'Red-shed' was a loud bugger.. K&N and a twin exhaust.. boy it was 'throaty'.. much prefer a quietish one that gives a 'burble' as you boot it.. only reason I asked is I've a cupra back box sat in my shed ...

 

[Tom B]

I saw that on eBay, I know what it looked like and I know why he won't show the front end!

It'll look awesome with OE bumpers, good luck!

 

[Brummy]

'Morettes'...??????
think I saw that on the bay too if its the one with morettes .

ahh well

 

[Electro Ted]

Damn.. I've been found out...!

At least it's all coming off..

 

[Tom B]

Glad to hear it

I had Morettes on mine as well and I wasn't a fan.

Keep us updated with loads of pics

 

[Mckellar]

i spotted it on ebay too, that front bumper is right ugly son!
ul pay a good few hundred reverting her back to former glory right enough.

good to see more cupras coming along now

 

[Electro Ted]

Won't be paying too much.. the wonders of trade discount!

 

[Brummy]

"...Not WHAT you know, but WHO you know......"

 

[Tom B]

You could dare to be different and fit a VW Caddy front bumper to it. They share the same front end, so it'll bolt straight on.

It's an idea I'd consider if I went for a 1.8T in the future.

 

[Electro Ted]

Ah, now that I didn't know. I'll look into that.

 

[Electro Ted]

Just ordered the following:

Front Bumper
Splitter
Standard Exhaust

From my local Seat Dealer - SMC in Windsor. Spoke to Gurdev in Parts, very helpful guy so if you are local I recommend them.

Bumpers, exhaust and neons have gone down very well at work, I'm the butt of the jokes today!