Chris_a_73's Ibiza Reader's Ride!

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That camera is a really good idea. I do about 16k a year and the show reel of shocking drivers on the road would pay for itself in youtube clips in no time.
 

Chris_a_73

1.2L Ibiza Mk4 '07
Oct 27, 2009
1,949
0
Guildford and Bristol (uni)
Say hello to my little friend. Sticks to the road like glue and is nice and loud on acceleration ;)

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Chris_a_73

1.2L Ibiza Mk4 '07
Oct 27, 2009
1,949
0
Guildford and Bristol (uni)
Only a few little bits have been changed.

-Swapped the standard wooden wheel for a smaller leather Momo wheel
-Installed front grille
-New centre caps
-Removed chrome door edge strips
-Put private plates on
-Siliconed/greased the electric window runners as they were slow


Once I start my internship in July, I'll consider getting some new tyres (Rainsport 2's/TR-1's most likely) and perhaps even some new alloys.
 

Chris_a_73

1.2L Ibiza Mk4 '07
Oct 27, 2009
1,949
0
Guildford and Bristol (uni)
Today I had someone view the car and put down an offer straight away!

A deposit has been taken and the car will be picked up next week. I'll be sad to see it go, but it's going to a good family.
 

Chris_a_73

1.2L Ibiza Mk4 '07
Oct 27, 2009
1,949
0
Guildford and Bristol (uni)
The MX5 came already modded with lower suspension, roll bar, debadged front end and new exhaust system.

Since I've had it I have:

- Swapped the wheel to a small black momo
- New black gear gaitor
- New handbrake cover
- New headunit
- Personalised plate
- Detango'd the front lights
- Installed front grille
- Got rid of the spare tyre in the boot
- Removed the chrome door strips
- New sidelights, interior lights and Nightbreaker headlights
- Fitted remote central locking

Pretty much all aesthetic mods at the moment, I'm just enjoying the extra speed! Due to the nature of the MX5 market (everything being so cheap!), I'd never get any money back if I decided to turbo the car, so I'd likely sell up and buy an already turbo'd one if I decide mine is too slow.

I drove the Ibiza before I sold it and to be honest, I much prefer the MX5 because of the acceleration, sound, handling, feedback and general raw-ness. Don't get me wrong, the Ibiza is a great first car and I enjoyed every minute of owning it, but after driving the MX5, the steering feels quite vague in comparison and everything is too light and airy (gearbox, clutch, steering).


Before de-tango:

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Central locking:

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How it looks at the moment:

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