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Also the built in anti speed feature on the MPI

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      Bryan has hit the nail smack bang on the head.   I am looking at what I need.  Which honestly is err.. nothing. With the mental Citigo, quick Yeti VRS, practical Yeti and a Jap car or two I've alre

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      This:

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      Have been seriously considering putting the VRS lump and box from Pasty's Red Fabia in the Fantasy Green Beast for a few weeks, but looking into the costs of getting sensible power (220bhp+) with supp

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    The foxy 1 must do this to his R32! :rofl:

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    Wrong colour. :(

    Which is a shame.... the unicorn still undiscovered..... one day....

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    So... last night I was looking at 1.8t donors again.

     

    The older shape Ibiza (2001-ish) seems to have a 1.8t with the air inlet on the same side as the Audi TT, but the other side to the later 1.8t Ibiza (2003+) and the Polo GTI.

     

    Not sure it makes much difference, but I need to get on with this.

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    So... last night I was looking at 1.8t donors again.

    The older shape Ibiza (2001-ish) seems to have a 1.8t with the air inlet on the same side as the Audi TT, but the other side to the later 1.8t Ibiza (2003+) and the Polo GTI.

    Not sure it makes much difference, but I need to get on with this.

    Get the wrc kit on it too :) who had the white Fabia on Saturday?
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    Get the wrc kit on it too :) who had the white Fabia on Saturday?

     

    A friend of mine of 15+ years who has never done a track day before.

    I think it's safe to say he enjoyed himself. :)

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    A friend of mine of 15+ years who has never done a track day before.

    I think it's safe to say he enjoyed himself. :)

    It's impossible to not enjoy yourself on a track day in someone else's car. I know I did!!!

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    A friend of mine of 15+ years who has never done a track day before.

    I think it's safe to say he enjoyed himself. :)

    Has he bought it yet :rofl:

    I bet he's caught the bug now :)

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    Has he bought it yet :rofl:

    I bet he's caught the bug now :)

     

    I wasn't trying to sell it to him.

    Kind of a thanks for all the running around he's done for me.

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    Ohh yes just a heads up incase Taylor hasn't told you yet but you will need a disc braked rear beam and ancillaries to fit in place of the drum brakes one as you can't just fit the callipers :(

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    Ohh yes just a heads up incase Taylor hasn't told you yet but you will need a disc braked rear beam and ancillaries to fit in place of the drum brakes one as you can't just fit the callipers :(

     

    I would hope an Ibiza FR/Cupra or Polo GTI comes with that.

    Otherwise I'll scour Copart for a VRS again. :D

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    I would hope an Ibiza FR/Cupra or Polo GTI comes with that.

    Otherwise I'll scour Copart for a VRS again. :D

    I am :rofl:

    I would hope an Ibiza FR/Cupra or Polo GTI comes with that.

    Otherwise I'll scour Copart for a VRS again. :D

    either or will do. Not sure tho if an old 2001 ibiza is the same or if it's based on the older plate form (mk3 golf era)

    either or will do. Not sure tho if an old 2001 ibiza is the same or if it's based on the older plate form (mk3 golf era)

    I think it's older from the research I've just been doing I'll double check now
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    either or will do. Not sure tho if an old 2001 ibiza is the same or if it's based on the older plate form (mk3 golf era)

     

    I have been advised to avoid the older Ibiza as while it has the correct engine it's not such an easy transplant and different management.

    Also needs upgraded internals.

    either or will do. Not sure tho if an old 2001 ibiza is the same or if it's based on the older plate form (mk3 golf era)

    Based on the old platform :)
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    Based on the old platform :)

     

    I've written that off then. :)

    Will keep looking, there is a 56 plate Polo GTI I quite fancy on Copart which has had a good old shove up the rear.

    Local too, will keep an eye on it.

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    I've written that off then. :)

    Will keep looking, there is a 56 plate Polo GTI I quite fancy on Copart which has had a good old shove up the rear.

    Local too, will keep an eye on it.

    Quite interesting but wasn't sure on the damage :)
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    Quite interesting but wasn't sure on the damage :)

     

    Me too, but might be worth a punt.

    Me too, but might be worth a punt.

    If cheap enough then I would :)

    Just seen a TDI estate near by ....... Wonder if I could put a PD130 engine in :)

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    Just seen a TDI estate near by ....... Wonder if I could put a PD130 engine in :)

     

    Yes, it's a lot easier too.

    I have a PD130 VRS engine, box, hubs etc.. sitting here. ;)

     

    But you could just upgrade the TDI.

    Yes, it's a lot easier too.

    I have a PD130 VRS engine, box, hubs etc.. sitting here. ;)

    But you could just upgrade the TDI.

    :yes:

    As much as I'm enjoying my project it won't get too far unless I have a full donor from what I'm learning!

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