SEAT Ibiza - would it make a good hillclimb/sprint car?

[nobodyknows]

anybody got any experience/knowledge they can share? My investigation so far points to the car not handling well enough?

[carl_w]

Which engine is it? I reckon the hot TDi version would do OK, less so now that it's in the 1.4-2.0 litre class though. Last year's equivalence formula would have put it in the 'up to 1.4 litres' class.

[RESSE]

nobodyknows said:

anybody got any experience/knowledge they can share? My investigation so far points to the car not handling well enough?

This one ran at Loton Park in 2007, and was very competitive:







I will try and find specs etc.

[RESSE]

Apologies, I cannot find specs, but car ran in Class 3B/Modified Production Cars over 1400cc and up to 2000cc.

63.01 second run and 3rd in class (class made up of Impreza Sport, Alfa Romeo Sprint, 205 GTi 16v, Saxo VTR, Escort Mk1, 205 GTi (1st in class), Tigra, 205 GTi (2nd in class)).

[nobodyknows]

it would be running in class A3 which down here in the SW roughly means standard production cars 1800cc to 2600cc, was thinking along the lines of the 1.8T as the tuning possibilities even in class A3 seem tempting - if I'm right over 200Bhp is readily achievable which in a light(ish) car should equate to stonking performance? Have also considered a MkIV Golf Gti for the same reason but they might be too heavy?

[Truckosaurus]

If you've got access to a 2600cc class then you'll be laughing with a 1800cc turbo.

[Tim.C]

This may be something limited to lesser models, but both my brother and mum have run Ibizas the same shape as the Cupra pictured above. Both seemed to suffer horrendous bump-steer. If this is consistant throughout the range and is not easy to sort it would be enough to put me off.

I ran a later (56) FR TDi for a while and that didn't seem to suffer the same problems but did eat front wheel bearings.

[nobodyknows]

Truckosaurus said:

If you've got access to a 2600cc class then you'll be laughing with a 1800cc turbo.

that was my reasoning but if they don't handle well...

[CNHSS1]

RESSE said:

nobodyknows said:

anybody got any experience/knowledge they can share? My investigation so far points to the car not handling well enough?

This one ran at Loton Park in 2007, and was very competitive:



I will try and find specs etc.

think it was run by Bob Jones, not sure which club he was a member of but often seen at Aintree, Loton and Anglsesy so probably the Liverpool and Chester clubs championship.

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CNHSS1 said:

RESSE said:

nobodyknows said:

anybody got any experience/knowledge they can share? My investigation so far points to the car not handling well enough?

This one ran at Loton Park in 2007, and was very competitive:



I will try and find specs etc.

think it was run by Bob Jones, not sure which club he was a member of but often seen at Aintree, Loton and Anglsesy so probably the Liverpool and Chester clubs championship.

Craig - is this you (Scimitar SS)?

Richard

[CNHSS1]

seeing as its you asking Mr E, then yes it is
if you were Plod, an ex or the tax man, then ive never heard of me, er, him...

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CNHSS1 said:

seeing as its you asking Mr E, then yes it is
if you were Plod, an ex or the tax man, then ive never heard of me, er, him...

How are you?

I haven't competed in 2010 (sold the Impreza in November 2010) and not replaced it (yet).

Hopefully, I will be back on black stuff in 2011.

[CNHSS1]

All good thanks Richard.
I too havent played this year after bending the car badly at Prescott in September. Decided to take a season off for ground up rebuild, new engine, bodywork etc, and as wifes due our 2nd child in 3 weeks, but hope to be out next year as im a poor spectator!
Im often at Loton as i only live down the road, usually seen hanging onto my 18month old petrolhead who loves clambering into anything left un attended in the paddock.

so whats the paln for next steed? Another scooby or Evo?

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CNHSS1 said:

All good thanks Richard.
I too havent played this year after bending the car badly at Prescott in September. Decided to take a season off for ground up rebuild, new engine, bodywork etc, and as wifes due our 2nd child in 3 weeks, but hope to be out next year as im a poor spectator!
Im often at Loton as i only live down the road, usually seen hanging onto my 18month old petrolhead who loves clambering into anything left un attended in the paddock.

so whats the paln for next steed? Another scooby or Evo?

Sorry to learn about your Prescott prang - glad you're ok.

Plan for 2011 is to find a clean Evo 5 or 6 and stay in Roadgoing Over 2000cc class.

Best of luck with new arrival!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CNHSS1]

bent car was looking in my talent bag and finding it empty, nowt to do with the car

cheers, hope to see you trackside soon

[CNHSS1]

nobodyknows said:

anybody got any experience/knowledge they can share? My investigation so far points to the car not handling well enough?

back on topic, if you email pics as posted here of the Ibiza to info at speedchampionship dot com im sure their comp sec will recognise the car and may be able to put you in touch with current owner for more info

HTH

CNH