thegsi
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Ive taken a liking to them recently. A lot and considering it soon. So obviously I would like the 1.8 20v turbo is it? Do they make a Cupra? People seem to be clued up on here for Ibiza's so some general knowledge, feedback, advice would be greatly apreciated! And some awsome pics if possible. Cheers lads.
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Fad
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Do a search lot of mixed views.
I personally think they are a disgrace to the term hothatch.
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thegsi
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quote: Originally posted by Fad
Do a search lot of mixed views.
I personally think they are a disgrace to the term hothatch.
OK mate. Why's that?
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Linch
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Registered: 4th May 06
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I drove one today, very nice car imo.
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Theham85
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Registered: 29th Nov 06
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I had a 1.4 16v sport, it didn't handle very well, dunno what the turbos are like though
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mithdons
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In the MKIII the 1.8 20v T is the cupra version and theres the cupra r version to which has Brembos and a few more extras. Easily modified for extra bhp's
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thegsi
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quote: Originally posted by mithdons
In the MKIII the 1.8 20v T is the cupra version and theres the cupra r version to which has Brembos and a few more extras. Easily modified for extra bhp's
Yeh is that the one Rob B has on here? Just looking at his garage. Looks awsome
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mithdons
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quote: Originally posted by thegsi
quote: Originally posted by mithdons
In the MKIII the 1.8 20v T is the cupra version and theres the cupra r version to which has Brembos and a few more extras. Easily modified for extra bhp's
Yeh is that the one Rob B has on here? Just looking at his garage. Looks awsome
Robs is just a Cupra i think but i agree with you it does look awesome getting one myself in Janaury
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thegsi
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quote: Originally posted by mithdons
quote: Originally posted by thegsi
quote: Originally posted by mithdons
In the MKIII the 1.8 20v T is the cupra version and theres the cupra r version to which has Brembos and a few more extras. Easily modified for extra bhp's
Yeh is that the one Rob B has on here? Just looking at his garage. Looks awsome
Robs is just a Cupra i think but i agree with you it does look awesome getting one myself in Janaury
Cool. Only 10 months to wait then!
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Gregor
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Mine is great in terms of power, fun etc.
But other than that its given me plenty of grief which is why im selling up !
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mithdons
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Yeh i no its abit crud the time but its when i get my money through.Should be worth the wait. how much you looking at spending im looking around 5000-5500 and maybe a grand on mods
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Gavin
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Cupras are very very nice cars and the engines are very tunable.
IMO - one of the best hothatches in recent years
pew pew pew pewwwww
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pagey
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i test drove one jay and liked it, was a decision of either that or the let corsa, only ended up doing the corsa coz of working at vaux. But they are well specced with half leather, modern inside and look good on the outside too, 250bhp easy enough...
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pagey
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didnt the cupra r come with o.z super t's as well as brembo's?
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thegsi
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quote: Originally posted by pagey
i test drove one jay and liked it, was a decision of either that or the let corsa, only ended up doing the corsa coz of working at vaux. But they are well specced with half leather, modern inside and look good on the outside too, 250bhp easy enough...
Yeh its only an idea at the moment as Ill be working for my dad soon and earning. Mate, after being in your LET I want one too!
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Theham85
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quote: Originally posted by Gregor
Mine is great in terms of power, fun etc.
But other than that its given me plenty of grief which is why im selling up !
What you getting now?
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Whittie
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Registered: 11th Aug 06
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quote: Originally posted by pagey
didnt the cupra r come with o.z super t's as well as brembo's?
Better seats, 40bhp more, and a bigger price tag, due to only 75 of them been in the UK.
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Hamish
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quote: Originally posted by Whittie
quote: Originally posted by pagey
didnt the cupra r come with o.z super t's as well as brembo's?
Better seats, 40bhp more, and a bigger price tag, due to only 75 of them been in the UK.
few less now as i know some have been written off
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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Would prefer a Polo GTi tbh.
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beattie17
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Registered: 13th Dec 02
Location: perth Drives: 02 ibiza 20v turbo
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Ave had one for the last 3years now.
Mines handles great, does 13.61 1/4 with 262bhp and 266lb/ft
Drive one n make your own mind up. Some like them some dont.
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beattie17
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Registered: 13th Dec 02
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Some pictures for you




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Superlite Ltd.
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Registered: 9th Jan 07
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I like them
But i'd rather this setup



a mk2 / mk3 hybrid
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Rob B
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Location: Area Motorsport Drives: Race EP3
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Love mine, just fitted my fk konigsports, and it now sticks to the road like glue
All this bollocks about they dont handle, decent set of coilovers and it handles extremely well
[Edited on 06-03-2008 by Rob B]
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