thegsi
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Been looking for a new daily driver as the Clio was shit. Found this beaut on eBay and emailed the guy on the off chance for a Buy it now. He agreed and went up to Stockport to fetch it. 2004 Ibiza TDi FR, 125k, MOT, Tax, 6 speed, Climate, traction and cruise control, mint condition and flash mapped to 165bhp apparently. An absolute steal at £1800! Still waiting for it to blow up as it's too good to be true
Decided to give it a good clean up. The original state did see some wax wish is nice:
I then treated the car to a full wash, clay, polish and wax (all Meguiars of course! ) and she shines like a good 'un
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Munchie
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Beast that. Let me know if you want a copy of VCDS
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thegsi
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quote: Originally posted by Munchie
Beast that. Let me know if you want a copy of VCDS
What's VCDS?
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Munchie
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Lets you scan all VAG cars for faults etc and also lets you change things on your car's software
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thegsi
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quote: Originally posted by Munchie
Lets you scan all VAG cars for faults etc and also lets you change things on your car's software
Ah that VAGcom thingy? What do I need like an OBD comms lead or something?
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StueyBoy1989
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Registered: 22nd Feb 07
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Munchie, is that a full copy of VCDS or the 'lite' version that is downloadable?
Iv got the lite version a full copy would be very handy!
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Kyle T
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Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
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Wowser, exactly the same as my old one.
Cool little cars tbh
Lotus Elise 111R
Impreza WRX STi
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Munchie
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I am aware there is a lite version but I have the version that can scan and edit ANYTHING you want.....I have never had a restriction in place
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P1CK4D
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Registered: 19th Jun 06
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How come you bought a run about?
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big eck
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Location: Tullibody. Drives - Audi B8 S4 & Fiesta Zetec-S
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Cool runabout that. It wont be shy either with 165bhp
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thegsi
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quote: Originally posted by Munchie
I am aware there is a lite version but I have the version that can scan and edit ANYTHING you want.....I have never had a restriction in place
Can I get a copy then please?
quote: Originally posted by P1CK4D
How come you bought a run about?
I've always had one since owning the Evo because I don't use it. Had a Punto, then Megane, then Clio now this
quote: Originally posted by big eck
Cool runabout that. It wont be shy either with 165bhp
Mate it's bloody rapid!
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P1CK4D
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quote: Originally posted by thegsi
quote: Originally posted by P1CK4D
How come you bought a run about?
I've always had one since owning the Evo because I don't use it. Had a Punto, then Megane, then Clio now this
Why do you need a run about if you don't mind me asking? I own an Evo and have a run about but I do a lot of trackdays! Don't think i've ever seen you post up pics of your car on track.
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richc
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Registered: 24th Mar 07
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Nice
Cant help but think 'when will the clutch/flywheel blow up'
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thegsi
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quote: Originally posted by richc
Nice
Cant help but think 'when will the clutch/flywheel blow up'
Ah it's only 35bhp over standard (unsure on torque) it'll be fine
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3CorsaMeal
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Do you need a proper Rosstech lead for the full VCDS to work?
They are like £200+
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Hammer
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I would say that was right for a 10 year old Ibiza with 125k miles on the clock?
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Brett
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quote: Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
Do you need a proper Rosstech lead for the full VCDS to work?
They are like £200+
No, £10 ebay jobbies work fine, and it's not some secret hard to get bit of software either, just get it off TPB.
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Munchie
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^^ Yes but are the cheap ebay ones just the VCDS lite versions?
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thegsi
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quote: Originally posted by Hammer
I would say that was right for a 10 year old Ibiza with 125k miles on the clock?
Naa. Cheapest I found was £2500.
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Gareth T
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Lovely car. Agree its a bargain.
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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Nice something I'd like but mileage puts me off.
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BeetleGav
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I like these. Will look even better if it was lowered
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thegsi
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126K is nothing for these engines. I swear the condition inside and out and the way it drives, you'd think it was on half that mileage.
Won't be modding it as I want a comfy ish car to use everyday.
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Kyle T
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My engine was fucked at 65k, and my clutch was in tatters.
I owned it and remapped it from being 18 years old though, so I drove it like a proper dick and never really looked after it
Lotus Elise 111R
Impreza WRX STi
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thegsi
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quote: Originally posted by P1CK4D
quote: Originally posted by thegsi
quote: Originally posted by P1CK4D
How come you bought a run about?
I've always had one since owning the Evo because I don't use it. Had a Punto, then Megane, then Clio now this
Why do you need a run about if you don't mind me asking? I own an Evo and have a run about but I do a lot of trackdays! Don't think i've ever seen you post up pics of your car on track.
Few reasons really. I am building the Evo to be as mint and clean as possible and choose to only use it on sunny weekends, for meets and shows etc. Wouldn't want to use it everyday due to running costs, leaving it in car parks etc. Having a car you can hop in and use anywhere is worth it's weight in gold whilst the Evo is tucked away in the garage. Just the way I like to do things.
Na never been on track with it.
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