Cheers James 
Can't wait to get it all bolted in!
Haha yeah I struck gold with the cage eh
Can't wait to get it all bolted in! 
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Tracked Mk3 Ibiza Cupra - Track Pics/Videos - Knockhill - 11/41/16
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Didn't like how dirty and greasy the OMP wheel was when I bought it. So done some research on how to restore them to their former glory.
How it looked to start with...
Looked more like leather haha.
Fill up the sink with hot soapy water and let it soak for about an hour
Then scrubbed it hard with a nail brush. The water was so filthy after that!
Let it dry naturally over night. Then used these products for the next steps...
- Brass Wire Brush
- Eraser Block and Soft Bristle Brush
- Suede Cleaner
Rub the suede with the block (I done a quarter of the wheel at a time)
Brush it off with the soft bristle brush then use the brass wire brush for a good while to get the texture/volume of the suede back. Finished result should end up looking like this...
Looks brand new once more!
Then for the last thing, spray the cleaner/protector evenly over the wheel.
Gives it a protective coat to prevent oil and stains getting trapped underneath and gives it a slightly darker look overall.
Let it dry for 30mins to fully dry again. And then your done to fit it back to the car!
Fitted the stubby mirrors. Loving the look with the black on silver...
Took a trip to the dealers to order some gear oil as the box is starting to whine.
Got told putting fresh oil in would prolong it some more before it goes bang!
So will do that in the next couple of days...
How it looked to start with...
Looked more like leather haha.
Fill up the sink with hot soapy water and let it soak for about an hour
Then scrubbed it hard with a nail brush. The water was so filthy after that!
Let it dry naturally over night. Then used these products for the next steps...
- Brass Wire Brush
- Eraser Block and Soft Bristle Brush
- Suede Cleaner
Rub the suede with the block (I done a quarter of the wheel at a time)
Brush it off with the soft bristle brush then use the brass wire brush for a good while to get the texture/volume of the suede back. Finished result should end up looking like this...
Looks brand new once more!
Then for the last thing, spray the cleaner/protector evenly over the wheel.
Gives it a protective coat to prevent oil and stains getting trapped underneath and gives it a slightly darker look overall.
Let it dry for 30mins to fully dry again. And then your done to fit it back to the car!
Fitted the stubby mirrors. Loving the look with the black on silver...
Took a trip to the dealers to order some gear oil as the box is starting to whine.
Got told putting fresh oil in would prolong it some more before it goes bang!
So will do that in the next couple of days...
Looking well mate. Thought if have a read while I have a poo. Pictures of lovely cars helps me relax.
Haha thanks Martyn... Glad I was able to helped you push one outLooking well mate. Thought if have a read while I have a poo. Pictures of lovely cars helps me relax.
Changed the gear oil today and fitted the nicely finished OMP wheel!
Feels goooooood!
One of my HID's died so I bought a new pair of 5000k ones instead of the previous 6000k...
Done some ghetto demisting while I was changing them over lol
Don't have a photo of the end result but I like them better... A lot crisper white!
But here's an abandoned photo of my car
And a video of when my mate and I went up to Knockhill at the weekend for an open circuit day to watch some FAST cars!
Some banter at the end of the clip too... Most of you wont know what is getting said due to our Scottish accents though haha.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_xOPZUnNjE&feature=youtu.be
Enjoy!
Done some ghetto demisting while I was changing them over lol
Don't have a photo of the end result but I like them better... A lot crisper white!
But here's an abandoned photo of my car
And a video of when my mate and I went up to Knockhill at the weekend for an open circuit day to watch some FAST cars!
Some banter at the end of the clip too... Most of you wont know what is getting said due to our Scottish accents though haha.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_xOPZUnNjE&feature=youtu.be
Enjoy!
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Well since it was nice weather, I took advantage of that and got the bag of cleaning products out...
Was time for the seat covers to come off
...
Forgot how nice the seats looked lol
And kept fresh from the covers over the winter months, they certainly done they're purpose!
Was time for the seat covers to come off
...
Forgot how nice the seats looked lol
And kept fresh from the covers over the winter months, they certainly done they're purpose!
Update...
Been busy on the car last week as I was off work, so got wired in.
Fitted a newer, shorter quickshift on the gear linkage side, that my mate has designed and made...
Here's a couple of pics... Stock Vs Modified
Cut out section is a needed mod due to the different angle from the revamped parts
It made a very noticeable difference to my already short shift... Nice and tight!
If anyone would like some made for they're 20vt give me a shout
Weather was lovely so took advantage and painted my front calipers...
All done
Then washed it and the girlfriends Lupo, so took a snap of them both looking good!![[B)]](/forums/styles/seatcupra/oldforumsmileys/shades.gif "Cool [B)]")
Purchased some 25mm H&R spacers for the back and new discs and pads...
Masked up the discs for some paint before fitting
Disc's and spacers done
Yeah... they were a bit past they're best haha
Time for the strip down and paint the disc covers and calipers to freshen everything up
Old discs were gubbed lol
What's the best way to bed new discs and pads in....
Take the car a good blast up to Fort William and along lots of twisty roads! :biggrin:
25mm spacers have made a good noticeable difference to the 20mm I had on before. Nice wider track!
Purchased a Porsche oil cap to smarten up the bay a little bit... Subtle change
Been busy on the car last week as I was off work, so got wired in.
Fitted a newer, shorter quickshift on the gear linkage side, that my mate has designed and made...
Here's a couple of pics... Stock Vs Modified
Cut out section is a needed mod due to the different angle from the revamped parts
It made a very noticeable difference to my already short shift... Nice and tight!
If anyone would like some made for they're 20vt give me a shout
Weather was lovely so took advantage and painted my front calipers...
All done
Then washed it and the girlfriends Lupo, so took a snap of them both looking good!
Purchased some 25mm H&R spacers for the back and new discs and pads...
Masked up the discs for some paint before fitting
Disc's and spacers done
Yeah... they were a bit past they're best haha
Time for the strip down and paint the disc covers and calipers to freshen everything up
Old discs were gubbed lol
What's the best way to bed new discs and pads in....
Take the car a good blast up to Fort William and along lots of twisty roads! :biggrin:
25mm spacers have made a good noticeable difference to the 20mm I had on before. Nice wider track!
Purchased a Porsche oil cap to smarten up the bay a little bit... Subtle change
Started prepping my car for getting my cage properly fitted...
Everything out haha...
Race mode engaged!
Got the cage and rear brace back from the powdercoaters... Crackle black! Looks awesome!
Cablie tied in and foam for transport purposes only folks!
Test fitted the cage all bolted up to mark where the plates will go to get welded into place...
Scrapped away the factory sound deadening for the plates so it doesnt all set on fire...
That's all for now. Waiting on getting the plates made up at my work before more progress can happen...
Come back later for finished product!
Everything out haha...
Race mode engaged!
Got the cage and rear brace back from the powdercoaters... Crackle black! Looks awesome!
Cablie tied in and foam for transport purposes only folks!
Test fitted the cage all bolted up to mark where the plates will go to get welded into place...
Scrapped away the factory sound deadening for the plates so it doesnt all set on fire...
That's all for now. Waiting on getting the plates made up at my work before more progress can happen...
Come back later for finished product!
love it 
Thanks guys... I am liking the way it's turning out!
Give Tucker157 a PM mate... He will answer all you need to know and prices etc
Give Tucker157 a PM mate... He will answer all you need to know and prices etc
Yeah he is good with working out stuff like that.
Very knowledgeable guy... Just don't tell him that as it will go to his head!
Really hes a ****... Haha just kidding Paul, if you see this
Very knowledgeable guy... Just don't tell him that as it will go to his head!
Really hes a ****... Haha just kidding Paul, if you see this
Did you pass through lochgilphead on your way to fortwilliam by any chance? Think i seen your car or it was a look alike
Phil
Phil
The Cupra in its natural habitat 
Took a blast up to Crail at the weekend for some 1/4mile action as my mate with his 330bhp Corsa was going up for the Vauxhall event.
So I just thought I would 'tag' along in my car haha. And my other mate brought his GoPro to film some banter/action... Here's the 25min he made up...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_fhY7wwXSc#t=422
Got the plates made up at my work and replaced all the original bolts/nuts with stainless ones...
So I went down to Trix to set about getting the cage fully fitted
Front area...
Middle area needed holes drilled bigger through the floor allow the captive nuts to fit in nicely...
Once they were done, we assembled the cage all back up to see how big we had to make the box section for the rear struts...
Welded up, painted and covered the welds with tigerseal
Purchased some OMP 2" 4 Point harnesses
So ripped the standard belts out, seats back in and harnesses all bolted up!
All ready to sit in and drive!!!
Bloody love it!
Painted the boot area same colour as the car too see how it will turn out...
Actually turned out decent. As I might spray the whole inside instead of putting the carpet back down, still toying with the idea though! Hmmmm lol
Done a few subtle touches to the engine bay as well. Purchased a satin black billet dipstick and some stainless and black high tensile bolts...
Starting to really love the car atm... Getting very unpractical as a daily but aw well haha!
Took a blast up to Crail at the weekend for some 1/4mile action as my mate with his 330bhp Corsa was going up for the Vauxhall event.
So I just thought I would 'tag' along in my car haha. And my other mate brought his GoPro to film some banter/action... Here's the 25min he made up...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_fhY7wwXSc#t=422
Got the plates made up at my work and replaced all the original bolts/nuts with stainless ones...
So I went down to Trix to set about getting the cage fully fitted
Front area...
Middle area needed holes drilled bigger through the floor allow the captive nuts to fit in nicely...
Once they were done, we assembled the cage all back up to see how big we had to make the box section for the rear struts...
Welded up, painted and covered the welds with tigerseal
Purchased some OMP 2" 4 Point harnesses
So ripped the standard belts out, seats back in and harnesses all bolted up!
All ready to sit in and drive!!!
Bloody love it!
Painted the boot area same colour as the car too see how it will turn out...
Actually turned out decent. As I might spray the whole inside instead of putting the carpet back down, still toying with the idea though! Hmmmm lol
Done a few subtle touches to the engine bay as well. Purchased a satin black billet dipstick and some stainless and black high tensile bolts...
Starting to really love the car atm... Getting very unpractical as a daily but aw well haha!
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