My first ibiza - project build thread

[Brady93]

Loving this! You've given me a few ideas when I come round to having the spare cash! How much were the repair and respray on the alloys if you don't mind me asking?

 

[DStrawhorn]

Top quality work on the retrim!

Thanks mate!

Just like to say DStrawhorn this is a really excellent example of the Mk4 Ibiza - keep up the good work!

Thanks a lot mate! Really appreciate it!

Loving this! You've given me a few ideas when I come round to having the spare cash! How much were the repair and respray on the alloys if you don't mind me asking?

Glad I could be of some help
The alloys are powder coated. All it it was £160 and took a day


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[Crumpyz]

That re-trim :O :O omg. Good work man cant wait to see what else you do!

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[Spooner]

Thats brave doing the re trim but it looks quality! well played man loving the car

 

[George118]

Looks beautiful! Much nicer than your mates IMO

 

[Steven67]

How much did the whole retrim cost if you don't mind and where'd you get the material from ? My seats are f**ked and need something done.

 

[Trx-33]

Top work there, looks fantastic

 

[LeeA2L]

Re-trim looks great, I'd love to do something similar with my ibiza.

 

[DStrawhorn]

Thanks for all the kind words guys! Works ground to a halt as I was recently made unemployed unfortunately. However I hear back from a job tomorrow so here's hoping and I can get back on track.

Meanwhile, I'm trying to work out how to make these fit lmao

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[Haris]

Retrim looks great.

Good luck with getting the job!

 

[DStrawhorn]

Retrim looks great.

Good luck with getting the job!

Thanks a lot mate! I got the job and start on Monday and already spent next month's wages haha

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[amitmines]

nice!!

 

[DStrawhorn]

 

[DStrawhorn]

Few... small updates..

 

[DStrawhorn]

Real carbon plate recess and lower lip

 

[DStrawhorn]

 

[Badger]

Wow, getting better every time!

 

[DStrawhorn]

 

[DStrawhorn]

Been a whole since I've posted a proper update so here goes.

I decided to bite the bullet and get an air suspension kit - Accuair's eLevel management with AirRex struts.
After buying the kit, I had no money left too get it installed which meant one thing, DIY

Started off with getting some materials, a large sheet of mdf (a more solid wood would have been better) and Adobe suede fabric. I then set about positioning the two 480c viair compressors, Accuair control box and the 5 gal tank.

I then covered the wood in the suede and reattached the components.

Next was running the air lines down into the arches and wiring everything up which I didn't get pictures of unfortunately.
Then came the struts - the easy part

Then guess what? I got sent the wrong struts! this is the car aired all the way down

Doesn't go anywhere near as low as I need. Not too worry, Luke at plush automotive has been very helpful and has contacted AirRex who are sending out a replacement part for me too try, so here's hoping that'll sort it out.


Another update its, I got my alloys! I won't be posting a picture just yet but there 3 piece, 8.5j all round and apparently the only set in the UK...


I also got a Grip Royal steering wheel imported from the states to finish off my interior

Other than a few carbon parts that's pretty much it.

Car goes in for paint to get the bumper fixed (scuffed it against a wall...) on the 4th so while it's in I'll be doing some new things to the interior


That's pretty much it just now, next update the car will be finished hopefully.

Cheers,
David

 

[MattLaneUK]

Looks good mate! Quick question. With the plastic insert which goes below the gear stick, above the hand brake, how the hell did you managed to get it that good without the wrapping lifting? I've tried 5 times with my mate. Everything from heat guns, tacking, leaving over time secured - NOTHING.

How did you get it so good?
Thanks