Tell me about it only had the car 3 months lol, payday Friday aswell so gonna get some H&R lowering springs to finally get the car out of the sky. Thanks though I'm happy with it
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My new Ibiza 1.4TSI FR
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I'm the same they are standard wheels just original owner got them resprayed, as for the springs getting H&R ones which should lower front by about 25mm and the rear 40mm then all I need is sports spoiler, side skirts and that'll pretty much be the look/cosmetics done.
I might if I'd win the lottery or have enough money saved and go for an air setup but ill see how I fair for the time being with just the springs
Much overdue I know, but here goes…
Craig popped over on Thurs/Fri with the intention of us doing a few things to his new car:
Fit LCR front splitter,
Refurbish the front and rear callipers (sand, zinc primer, matt black and lacquer finish) and paint the bells of the discs with detailing paint,
Fit 5mm H&R front spacers and 15mm rear spacers,
And detail the outside of the car.
Before...
As Craig has already mentioned, everything went to plan (I know, I was amazed too…). We started by washing the car on Thursday evening, which involved pressure washing, Kleenfreaks snow foam, Meguiars Gold shampoo and conditioner and a final rinse down outside including engine bay, door and boot seals, etc. Someone had a hangover so that called for an early night (tut tut Craig)…
Friday was a hot day but we managed to get what we needed to do done. We put the car on axle stands, removed the wheels, which were washed using Wolf’s wheel cleaner and Meg’s shampoo, then waxed with Dojo Juice’s Bananarama wax and Meg’s QuickWax . The callipers were painted along with the wheel centre caps and left to dry. This is a pic of a finished calliper to give you an idea…
The splitter was simple enough to fit using tap-in screws. The hardest part was getting it properly aligned but its dead on and looking right at home. With the wheels detailed and the callipers and bells done, the spacers were fitted along with the wheels. Spacers make a big impression on the cars’ stance – spot on IMO – just needs lowering now.
The car was then clayed, given a full paint correction using a DA with Meg’s microfiber cutting/finishing pads and cutting and glazing compounds. The paint was actually in very good condition with very few swirl marks and only a few scratches so we didn’t need to be too aggressive with the paint correction stages. The car was waxed with Meg’s liquid wax using a DA finishing pad. I would have liked to have put some Dodo paste wax on but it was too hot and too late in the day, so Craig will apply some when he washes it next. All plastics were treated with Autobrite’s black dye and Meg’s Endurance tyre dressing.
Now the pictures...
More to follow...
Craig popped over on Thurs/Fri with the intention of us doing a few things to his new car:
Fit LCR front splitter,
Refurbish the front and rear callipers (sand, zinc primer, matt black and lacquer finish) and paint the bells of the discs with detailing paint,
Fit 5mm H&R front spacers and 15mm rear spacers,
And detail the outside of the car.
Before...
As Craig has already mentioned, everything went to plan (I know, I was amazed too…). We started by washing the car on Thursday evening, which involved pressure washing, Kleenfreaks snow foam, Meguiars Gold shampoo and conditioner and a final rinse down outside including engine bay, door and boot seals, etc. Someone had a hangover so that called for an early night (tut tut Craig)…
Friday was a hot day but we managed to get what we needed to do done. We put the car on axle stands, removed the wheels, which were washed using Wolf’s wheel cleaner and Meg’s shampoo, then waxed with Dojo Juice’s Bananarama wax and Meg’s QuickWax . The callipers were painted along with the wheel centre caps and left to dry. This is a pic of a finished calliper to give you an idea…
The splitter was simple enough to fit using tap-in screws. The hardest part was getting it properly aligned but its dead on and looking right at home. With the wheels detailed and the callipers and bells done, the spacers were fitted along with the wheels. Spacers make a big impression on the cars’ stance – spot on IMO – just needs lowering now.
The car was then clayed, given a full paint correction using a DA with Meg’s microfiber cutting/finishing pads and cutting and glazing compounds. The paint was actually in very good condition with very few swirl marks and only a few scratches so we didn’t need to be too aggressive with the paint correction stages. The car was waxed with Meg’s liquid wax using a DA finishing pad. I would have liked to have put some Dodo paste wax on but it was too hot and too late in the day, so Craig will apply some when he washes it next. All plastics were treated with Autobrite’s black dye and Meg’s Endurance tyre dressing.
Now the pictures...
More to follow...
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And finally this one, which I can't really explain...
All in all, a great couple of days. Hope you're happy with it buddy
And finally this one, which I can't really explain...
All in all, a great couple of days. Hope you're happy with it buddy
Thanks for that James especially the last one when I missed a spot(git) lol the car looks great and I'm really grateful for what you done mate. Thanks aswell MJ but can tell you now it was ALL James I just got in the way
The spacers, especially the rear look perfect. Sometimes the wheels end up sticking out too much and it looks daft but these are spot on
Surprised I still haven't seen you on my travels, I go on the A52 everyday at Bardills island.
The spacers, especially the rear look perfect. Sometimes the wheels end up sticking out too much and it looks daft but these are spot on
Thx, I work shift of 4 on 4 off but on holiday till 30th. As for the A52 I live about 4 houses up heading into stapleford so I'm always on there too must just be ships passing in the night lol
Going for some H&R ones hopefully buying them friday(payday lol) then try n fit them soon as poss or might give it to a garage to fit then I can get tracking sorted at same time
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