lobotomy Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Hey guys, as you know I sold the Glanza a few weeks ago -- And it's replacement is:You might recognise the scenery -- I reused the backdrops pretty much frame for frame where I took them of the Glanza. Luckily the guys on SCN didn;t know this It's a diferent beast to the Glanza altogether... More torque than you can throw a stick at so you don't have to sit up the rev range all the time! It averages about 38mpg or 32mpg if I'm pottering around town which is a lot better on petrol than my Glanza was. I bought it already modified so I'm not 100% sure on the spec but what I do know is:Star Performance Remap -- 197bhp 210lbft @14psiScorpion catback systemN249 bypassedRamAir Maxflow induction kitForge Recirc BOVStandard Cupra suspensionRuns a 14.6s quarter @100.2mphI'm still gutted about losing the Glanza, but I'm fairly happy with the Cupra. It's comfy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey Jay Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Not too shabby Quite like it actually Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 hot diggidy do that is freakin sexual adrian mate!i hereby give u permission to bring that to the UKSC pitch at JAE its so nice!always liked these cars!!! congrats dude! health to drive her!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 she does look very nice and tidy mate!!! if you ever need any bits give me a shout there is a local seat vw skoda audi breakers who are very good there sorting me out a new splitter!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lobotomy Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 The extra splitter on mine is of the LCR (Leon Cupra R) it's only like £12 from a seat dealership apparently. Might look well on a starlet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 potent piece of mechinery uve got there when im up your way you need to take us for a spin! must be a total animal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hodgy Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 N249 bypassed<<<<< what does that mean and it looks fab mate well done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ecksjay Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 eww, a VAGina.... hehe, nah nice mate, ive always liked them, not sure i'd ever own one though. also, 38mpg? you glanza wouldnt do that? mine would give back 45+ quite easily ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lobotomy Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 Well I never really got more than 230mi to a full tank so that equates to ~29mpg in the Glanza. The Ibiza has done 270mi on half a tank so far, so that suits me (right enough it's a bigger tank though ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ecksjay Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 i was gonna say, thats insane fuel economy if the tanks the same its the same with the '14, the same amount of fuel in it as the starlet equates to only half a tank! i think a full ones like.....£60-70......scary... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lobotomy Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 The ibiza's got a 45 litre tank (Just read the manual) What's the Glanza got? From empty I always got about 37 quid of optimax at 99p/litre so I'd say a 40 litre tank?So it means the ibiza still fairs a lot better on petrol. I've been mainly driving it off boost the last few days tho to and from my work.Hey Geo, we'll have to have you out in it. Maybe a wee run against the Glanza too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Thats smart I really like it, looks nice with the Black rimsNot bad at ALL for a non jap!!Nice buy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lobotomy Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 Next things on the list are to get the windows smoked a bit and the having squatting on all fours like a bitch, thinking of getting the Koni SSK for it, but noone seems to run that suspension set-up, most run cheap coilover kits with harsh springs, but since I'm looking for a bit more comfort I'll be trying to get a good spring/shocker combo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lobotomy Posted June 22, 2007 Author Share Posted June 22, 2007 Yeah you can get the diseasals chipped out their brain too -- sure the stage1 is 180bhp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Got a soft spot for these 20vt Seats And they are pretty cheap these dayswas going to a cruise before and was doing about 115mph and three of them went passed in a line doing 135+mph , I was like Not sure on the black wheels though for some reason Other than that she looks wicked well done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 dont talk rubbish lewis!!! for shame!!! the black wheels are MOST sexual!smoked windows will make it look soooo evil lobo man! good plan!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RoSsSr16v Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 have to agree with phil on this one, looks propa gangsta mate with black rimmageit would put me in the mind of a dealers car... lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Just dont like the rims but Black and polished lip would be sexy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fogdoggydog Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Nice ride man!My granda had a 1.4 one of that age and it was very swish inside but a little slow - a problem you'll not suffer from!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RoSsSr16v Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 sure is . trying to convince my mum to have hers done,lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gaz Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 I hate Seats but it looks real clean and i know you will do the right stuff to her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paul w Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Hmmm you're gonna need alot of luck to keep that thing running without problems!I had one a few years back when they first came out,Worst fuckin car i ever had for reliability! 38 warrenty claims in 3 years nearly all engine electrical problems.Mine might have been a friday car thoReal good when going well tho,quite happily cruise well into 3 figures.That induction kit will cause you grief with the air mass meter, £200 a pop for a replacement,mine had 3 replaced! Get a panel filter instead. If you need a stock airbox i think i still have one in the garage.As for suspension,get the bilstien coillies set up,not cheap but a top choice on the cupra. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lobotomy Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share Posted July 9, 2007 Hey Paul -- I might take you up on the free airbox if you're offering it! As for lowering the car I might lay off that for a while just took a pic of this last night (and that's OEM cupra suspension)The cupra suspension is quite stiff, but I still don't trust it for all-out B-road action... will get some new suspension soon tho. As for reliability, the EM light has been on already. It's to do with the remap bypassing the secondary airpump tho so nothing serious. Also the boot lock on mine has stuck open, so the remote central locking only closes the doors -- But so far those are the only probs... well apart from the funny noises coming from the PAS when I'm reverse parking and the electric'y buzzing noise when I'm demisting my windows... apart from that!I did however also destroy a new shape Golf R32 last night Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paul w Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 They are pretty well set up and low,cant say i had any fears about using the suspension properly on the B roads,just put decent tyres on,i had 17's on mine so the bigger tyres helped alot.Keep an eye on that EW light,mine was on a lot usually running lean,so not good.Cover the postage and the air box is yours if i can find it,i think i know where it is i'll look during the week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lobotomy Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 The car's been remapped by star on the rolling road so I'm pretty confident the fuelling is ok.PM me if you find the airbox mate and I'll sort out delivery if you could give me rough dimensions and weight. Gonna try the smoothed airbox and panel filter approach. Or maybe just make an enclosed cold air box for a filter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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