Post a picture of your vehicle here Part 5 (don't quote pictures, 24h ban!)

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

200 BHP in such a small car must be unreal on the back roads.

Lad.

wotzgoingon

I think it is 180, there is some alright that are 200.

Or maybe I'm wrong...

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

wotzgoingon wrote: »

I think it is 180, there is some alright that are 200.

Thats loads in something that size... if they’re anything like a focus st they’re unreal.

wotzgoingon

Hunky Monster wrote: »

Thats loads in something that size... if they’re anything like a focus st they’re unreal.

I know well. It is a nice car alright, well nimble I would imagine.

Gavman84

wotzgoingon wrote: »

I think it is 180, there is some alright that are 200.

Or maybe I'm wrong...

Ya they are 180 but over boost to 200 too. They are savage craic to be fair loving it so far!:D

hooch-85

They are probably the most fun you will have in a FWD car without losing your license. Had one from new for nearly 3 years and loved it.

Really nice example Gav, the Molton orange really stands out too.

Andrew76

Picked this up a couple of days ago and loving it. Previous car had bugger all creature comforts so things like touchscreen, bluetooth and Android Auto are all new to me! :pac:
First time driving an automatic too and it's so relaxing. Don't seem to be able to get a towbar on the Cupra so had to go with roof racks to lug the bikes about. Not used to taking car pics so apologies if they're a bit crap.

DaveyDave

Nice ST Cupras seem to be quite popular, I'd say quarter of all the Cupras I've seen for sale have been ST models.

vintagevrs

That's class, enjoy. Nice wheels and colour too

Andrew76

DaveyDave wrote: »

Nice ST Cupras seem to be quite popular, I'd say quarter of all the Cupras I've seen for sale have been ST models.

Cheers. The main criteria for the new car was more space in the back for the kids, decent boot and some way to transport bikes. l was originally thinking about the Octavia RS but went with the Leon instead. The ST FR 184 looks lovely too imo.

Killinator

My old and my new:

ba_barabus

ShadowHearth

I sow that Cupra ST on carzone. Was really well priced. Even tempting. Looks great, and nothing beats a Fast estate.

MarkN

How is that Renault so clean

ba_barabus

MarkN wrote: »

How is that Renault so clean

It's only done 49k miles

ba_barabus

pichost

MarkN

Still though, it's unreal!

ba_barabus

MarkN wrote: »

Still though, it's unreal!

It's a project car I've been working on. Now fully ready for the road. I got it valeted in Taffs in Nenagh. He does very good work. Check him out on Facebook.

colm_mcm

Is there a radio behind that panel?

Friend used to have a 19 Chamade years ago. It’s only when you start looking that you’ll see how little of an evolution the mk1 Megane was.

ba_barabus

colm_mcm wrote: »

Is there a radio behind that panel?

Friend used to have a 19 Chamade years ago. It’s only when you start looking that you’ll see how little of an evolution the mk1 Megane was.

Original radio is there but it's missing a button.

The Megane was pretty much a 19 with a fresh body.

I hadn't seen an RSi 19.....Or any 19 for that matter for years so had to have it.

Atlantic Dawn

Love the analog clock, nowadays they are back in all the premium high end stuff

beertons

49k miles. Who owned it, a nun?

Leonard Hofstadter

That R19 is lovely, they were a nice car back in the day. For an Irish spec car of the era, that one is loaded!

MissDisaster

My Baby... who’s currently recovering after a dodgy mechanic buggered up an engine replacement. Grrrr :mad:

hooch-85

ba_barabus wrote: »

It's a project car I've been working on. Now fully ready for the road. I got it valeted in Taffs in Nenagh. He does very good work. Check him out on Facebook.

Had my car in for a protection detail with Taff before last winter, great work and a gentleman. I might bring it back to him again before the bad weather comes back.

colm_mcm

CIP4

colm_mcm wrote: »

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2.0TDI 150bhp ? Did you prefer the Octavia to the Leon ?

colm_mcm

Yeah. Way nicer inside and doesn’t look like it should be fast where the Leon was a bit showey and you felt you had to drive fast.

It’s like a new car condition wise and has enough power for what I need!

Truckermal

Bad parking thread....-‐

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colm_mcm

In my defense that space was at a dead end in the car park!

Got to test out the front assist just there, some ballbag in an Altezza decided to slam on the brakes approaching a roundabout.

Top Dog

Gave her a wash after work this morning to mark 2 weeks of ownership. Apologies to anyone in Cork as it'll likely rain this evening when I'm heading to work again to undo my effort :pac:

775 miles done now, and quite happy with my purchase. Taking a little adjusting of driving style after being so accustomed to turbo diesels with their low down grunt, but the quiet refinement of petrol is making a welcome change.

So far I've changed the gearknob, bonnet badge and fitted tailored floor mats. Cup holders are on the way, and I'm currently debating what rear lights and grille to get for it (rear lights on boot look like someone's taken sandpaper to them while one of the grilles has a missing fin - hence looking at replacements). Radio reception is pretty much non-existent so I'll have to investigate that

Other than that it's been a pleasure so far, and hopefully will continue that way:cool:

darragh o meara

Top Dog wrote: »

Gave her a wash after work this morning to mark 2 weeks of ownership. Apologies to anyone in Cork as it'll likely rain this evening when I'm heading to work again to undo my effort :pac:

775 miles done now, and quite happy with my purchase. Taking a little adjusting of driving style after being so accustomed to turbo diesels with their low down grunt, but the quiet refinement of petrol is making a welcome change.

So far I've changed the gearknob, bonnet badge and fitted tailored floor mats. Cup holders are on the way, and I'm currently debating what rear lights and grille to get for it (rear lights on boot look like someone's taken sandpaper to them while one of the grilles has a missing fin - hence looking at replacements). Radio reception is pretty much non-existent so I'll have to investigate that

Other than that it's been a pleasure so far, and hopefully will continue that way:cool:

Nice car, had one myself for a while. Rear lights can be sorted easily with some headlight restorer or as I used myself some toothpaste!!

As for the radio, I’ve never had an e46 with anyway decent reception, I always went down the route of replacing the headunit to get better reception.

Top Dog

darragh o meara wrote: »

Nice car, had one myself for a while. Rear lights can be sorted easily with some headlight restorer or as I used myself some toothpaste!!

As for the radio, I’ve never had an e46 with anyway decent reception, I always went down the route of replacing the headunit to get better reception.

It already has an aftermarket stereo fitted, but its one of those generic Erisin units that does nearly everything average so probably not a huge upgrade. I've read something about a signal booster in one of the rear pillars commonly failing so more research is called for.

darragh o meara

Top Dog wrote: »

It already has an aftermarket stereo fitted, but its one of those generic Erisin units that does nearly everything average so probably not a huge upgrade. I've read something about a signal booster in one of the rear pillars commonly failing so more research is called for.

I fitted an android tablet to mine and ran a version of android auto, best upgrade I ever made.

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darragh o meara

These were taken in the initial trial period, the fit was much better afterwards.

dastardly00

A rental I had last week in Italy. Nothing special about it, it had the standard trim and just the 1.4 petrol engine. But still, it's an Alfa :pac:

MetzgerMeister

Love that idea of a parking space. It ensures no door dings or damage from others hitting into you.

With that said it could do with two more things - foam pads on the walls in case someone opens the car door enthusiastically and one of those collapsible bollards at the front.

colm_mcm

punisher5112

Blue is my favourite

Toyotafanboi

What's the initial verdict then vs the Civic?

Interslice

Love a good estate. Seen a mk 1 vrs estate for sale there on backroads the last year or so. Dreamers thread to start with but coming down now.

colm_mcm

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

What's the initial verdict then vs the Civic?

Not nearly as chuckable, but certainly more comfortable, quieter, easier for child seat stuff, less effort overtaking.



Not totally happy with the lumbar support, regularly drive a mk7 Golf too and the lumbar support is an awful lot more pronounced. I’ve sat in the Octavia’s passenger seat and the lumbar in that is the same so I doubt it’s broken. You can feel it going in/out.
I’m sure the seat can be torn down and some extra padding inserted.

bear1

colm_mcm wrote: »

Not nearly as chuckable, but certainly more comfortable, quieter, easier for child seat stuff, less effort overtaking.



Not totally happy with the lumbar support, regularly drive a mk7 Golf too and the lumbar support is an awful lot more pronounced. I’ve sat in the Octavia’s passenger seat and the lumbar in that is the same so I doubt it’s broken. You can feel it going in/out.
I’m sure the seat can be torn down and some extra padding inserted.

I'd noticed that with vag cars that the seats weren't the most comfortable

colm_mcm

The seats on the brothers old A4, his current Superb, the Golf and my mates Passat all have good seats with good lumbar support.

bear1

Don't you be contradicting me now.

James Bond Junior

I had serious back ache when I drove VAG cars.

rizzodun

James Bond Junior wrote: »

I had serious back ache when I drove VAG cars.

Probably due to the cut springs, 20 inch wheels and hanging your head half out the window listening to it go "boo"

I mean, maybe. :pac:

James Bond Junior

rizzodun wrote: »

James Bond Junior wrote: »

I had serious back ache when I drove VAG cars.

Probably due to the cut springs, 20 inch wheels and hanging your head half out the window listening to it go "boo"

I mean, maybe. :pac:

Ohh laaaawwwd that was it!

vectra

Parting shot , I can honestly say this has been a fantastic car in every way.
I would have bought another one but for the uncertainty of their future.
Anyhow,
Onwards and upwards.

Wailin

Did you prefer it to the passat vectra?