My new 95 Ibiza GTI

[FarQ]

Hi folks,

I'm new to this forum and just had a few Q's. I just bought my 95 Ibiza GTI and was wondering if they came with Drivers Airbag as standard or if it was an option, as mine has a Momo Steering Wheel. Also mine came with the 98 Cupra 16" silver rims from the looks of it. Also mine does not have any front fog lights, and it looks the wiring is there as there are just holes in the front lip where they should be. Are they easy to source without paying big $$$?

Also where is a good place to get the car serviced? Do i just take it to my VW dealer? I have tons of Shell Helix Ultra 5-40W which i use in my Bora (bought lots when kmart had 15% off everything :) ), should i change the oil in the Ibiza to that or would i need something else? car only has 137000km on the clock. Thanks in advance.

[Golf Loon]

Hi mate, welcome to the forum

Some 1995s came with airbag, some did not.
The ones that did had a module in front of the centre console against the firewall. You can see it if you grovel on the floor in the drivers footwell.

SEATs can be problematic to get serviced since they pulled out of the Aussie market in 99. Mechanically the car is the same as a Golf 3 2L, so take it to a vw aftermarket specialist.

For Seat Specific parts, give me a call at Camden GTI 0423 051737 as we mail order SEAT stuff all over Australia.

The foglights always get broken, which is probably why yours have been removed.

Cupra wheels are a score, I`d leave em alone. tyre size is correct.


They are fun cars, enjoy it.
Cheers
Matt

[FarQ]

Thanks Matt,

can you pm me a price for the fog lights if you have any and were there ever any headlight protectors available?? btw, i have booked a service with James at Audvolks on monday...

[belle]

FarQ - how much are you payng for your service major/minor?

Glad too see someone is taking advantage of my workplace :D I personally dont like to work 15% off days :mad:Just buy stuff! We havent actually had any in a while:???:

[IbizaGTI]

Welcome to the ibiza family!
I just bought my 95 GTi recently too, no airbags in mine... have you got a pic of the wheels to include? I'm interested to see how different they are to my original ones. (have a look at my pic gallery to see it)

any clues on the oil issue anyone? I was thinking the same because the owners manual is so specific about oil and coolant that it really strikes the fear of the VW gods into you about using anything else!

[phaeton]

Welcome to VWwA FarQ j:

Do you have pics of the beast ?

[99gti]

Welcome aboard Farq. Hope to see you on the bay cruise (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=7677)this weekend. Two VAG's! You lucky bugger - and two nice ones at that by the sounds of things. Congrats on the purchase!

[FarQ]

FarQ - how much are you paying for your service major/minor?

No idea, since the last entry in the car logbook was the 105k, so i expect it to have whats required from the 120k & 135k done. will find out monday.


any clues on the oil issue anyone?

I'm just gonna use my Shell Helix Ultra 5-40W, as I use it in my Bora.


Do you have pics of the beast ?

pics coming soon... :)


Hope to see you on the bay cruise (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=7677)this weekend. Two VAG's! You lucky bugger - and two nice ones at that by the sounds of things. Congrats on the purchase!

Thanks, wont be able to make the cruise as I have stuff to do on saturday.

BTW, anyone have any good recommendations on an alarm? Just want one that does the following and not have to spend too much on it:

Immobiliser
Remote Central locking
Rolling random codes
Courtesy interior light would be a bonus

[FarQ]

http://www.ozemail.com.au/~qman69/IbizaGTi.JPG

[99gti]

Looks good! I like them i white - looks a bit sportier. Congrats again!

[Golf Loon]

yeah baby yeah. Leve the cupra mags on. It looks hot.

[Golf Loon]

Thanks Matt,

can you pm me a price for the fog lights if you have any and were there ever any headlight protectors available?? btw, i have booked a service with James at Audvolks on monday...

I have 2 headlight protectors, let me see if they are a pair or not!

No fog lights at the moment.

[IbizaGTI]

yeah... Cupra mags look real nice. I really like em in white too... Swapsies? j:

[CORDY_SXE]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

Nice ride!! Cupra mags look sweet on it too!!

[FarQ]

FarQ - how much are you payng for your service major/minor?

minor was about $150 with my own oil...maybe best to give James a call @ Audvolks if you want pricing...


I have 2 headlight protectors, let me see if they are a pair or not!

Thanks, that would be great.


yeah... Cupra mags look real nice. I really like em in white too... Swapsies? j:

hmmm...NO... :)

James @ Audvolks has given the car the once over and everything is in pretty good nick. New rocker cover gasket & sparkplugs are the only major items that will have to be done in 2 weeks, besides the oil change and inspection done today.