My Cordy SX daily driver

[roly]

With an impending move coming next year and a few extra miles to work i decided it was time i got a daily driver.

Sense would say get a diesel but me being me i decided i still wanted something fun but sensible, so when this came up for sale i couldn't say no.

It's an ex seat UK car registered very late (nov 2000) but built approx sept 96 according to chassis number, covered 45k and in pretty good condition considering it's been sat about doing nothing most of it's life.

Today i set about sorting out a proper service being as the previous owners seem to have neglected this a little, original belt was looking a bit worse for wear as were the spark plugs and fuel filter (all still original 96 date stamped)

Next task is to stick the comps on it as the multi spokes are in a state and the tyres are getting a little low, lower it as i'm not feeling the 4x4 stance and then just clean it up and run it as a daily.

Hopefully i wont be to tempted to mod this although the idea of swapping the engines between the ibiza and cordy is quite appealing.

Only pic i have at the moment is below but i'll update them as it starts to take shape

 

[Martin M]

Engine swap! Looks good though mate, should look really nice with the MO's on it too.

 

[CORDY_SXMAN]

good choice of daily mines a late registered 2000 car aswell keep us updated

 

[F2 Stu]

me likes! I'm hoping to get a good deal on set fo kw mines so the old FK's will be surplas to requirements

 

[roly]

I was tempted to put the fk's on it and then buy something new for the ibiza but not sure yet as there still holding up well

 

[F2 Stu]

even tho the spring rates on the back a different I'd think it be more than enough for a daily

 

[roly]

Thought i'd update you all on the cordy's current status

Not a great deal to report though, i've fitted the hids from the ibiza and lowered it on a set of spax shocks and springs (i've been having a few probs with the kit but i'm currently trying to sort this out with spax)

It's now sat on the comps and 15mm rear spacers, the ronals are going for shot blasting soon and then will be treated to a coat of white paint and some new boots.

Apart from that i don't think they'll be anymore mods to this as i'm quite enjoying just driving it and it's nice to get into something comfortable and quite (compared to the ibiza anyhow)

It's still not had a proper clean as yet but i'm going to try and do that and get some decent pics up once i get a chance

Snow pic is the only decent one i have at the moment

 

[Brummy]

How long till its at the 'ring?

 

[Reuvers]

Nice mate!

Cars with a 'tail' are the way forward lol

I had it with the mk3 cordoba cupra over the Ibiza and now again with the Jetta over the Golf.

Although tweaking this with a nice fat engine would be a great option, and well unique for on here as well

no pressure though

 

[roly]

How long till its at the 'ring?

I would rather take the ibiza round the ring again, although this would make for a much more comfortable and peacefull drive there

Nice mate!

Cars with a 'tail' are the way forward lol

I had it with the mk3 cordoba cupra over the Ibiza and now again with the Jetta over the Golf.

Although tweaking this with a nice fat engine would be a great option, and well unique for on here as well

no pressure though

Funnily enough i have a spare 20vt engine at work (needs a rebuild) but i've got almost all the parts needed to "drop it in" the cordy

I wouldn't mind a bit more go from it but i want to keep it as practical as possible

 

[andyj]

Love that colour... Eclipse Blue I think?

Same colour as the 1.6 SX I nearly bought last summer as a 'project'....

 

[tris]

That colour is really nice wish barbs one was that blue

 

[roly]

Love that colour... Eclipse Blue I think?

Same colour as the 1.6 SX I nearly bought last summer as a 'project'....

It's topaz blue mate even nicer in the flesh, just needs a damn good clean up

That colour is really nice wish barbs one was that blue

I'm sure Barb's is faster though it's all back up and running now by the way

 

[tris]

I'm sure Barb's is faster though it's all back up and running now by the way

Wicked mate thanks thats why I called to see if all was well

 

[andyj]

Topaz Blue... must remember that for future reference

 

[DanGB]

nice mate, love the colour! what engine is it currently?

 

[roly]

Currently a 2.0 16v ABF engine

 

[DanGB]

fast enough for now eh?

 

[Reuvers]

Funnily enough i have a spare 20vt engine at work (needs a rebuild) but i've got almost all the parts needed to "drop it in" the cordy

get on with it then

 

[roly]

fast enough for now eh?

Slow compared to the ibiza but it does for a daily and it's got the valver growl that i love

get on with it then

Maybe one day