Ignis number 2

[Mr Burns]

Ever since selling my Ignis I've kinda missed it, and after struggling to find something to replace both my MX-5 and Fiesta I decided to buy another to tie me over until the Spring at least.

£1400 later and I had this on the driveway...

The previous owner was a student and hadn't really looked after it too well, so I set to work tidying it up by removing all the awful stance/JDM/chav stickers, replacing those shockingly long tuner bolt wheel nuts and getting some brake cleaner and Wonder Wheels on those alloys that were looking very sorry for themselves. The car just needed a bit of love really, it just seemed a bit neglected. Next up was time for a little personalisation to make it feel mine, nothing special just a couple of things like my iPod stereo, a JDM rear view mirror and some clear side repeaters. It's starting to look much better now I think...

I'm loving the little thing actually, it has reminded me what an awesome little car they are and why I got so attached to my last one!
Despite only owning the car a few days I thought I'd give it a run at Curborough Sprint Course as it was a members only afternoon, and low and behold...

Not only was I not the only person on track with an Ignis, I wasn't even the only silver one! Not only that, but the owner rode Bmx too! His was lowered on Apex springs with Speedlines and it looked great, and after going for a lap in his I decided I'd be going down a similar route

Next plans are springs, wheels and a good service!

 

[Jay.S]

Plans sound good Ste, looking better already aswell.

I did about 250miles in min yesterday and the ride has improved tenfold since I reset the coilovers. That said my exhaust snapped on the way back home it now sounds awesome.

I was looking at the Alex springs you got over on SISOC incase I go back to standard at some point.

 

[Alex5]

i actually quite like it, different but looks cray fun! how come you got rid of your Mx5? i just got rid of mine too
love the other dudes stance, get yours like that

 

[Mr Burns]

It's surprising how much appreciation there is for them considering they're essentially an ugly 1.5 Japanese city car, but wherever I go someone always says something positive about them. It was great to see another on track, and the owner was a really sound fella too!

 

[Mr Burns]

i actually quite like it, different but looks cray fun! how come you got rid of your Mx5? i just got rid of mine too
love the other dudes stance, get yours like that

After an argument with my parents I agreed to go back to one car, so that meant either keeping a 1.2 Fiesta or an MX-5. I needed practicality so sold both and bought this, and haven't looked back. I thought I'd miss the Mazda, but I'm having plenty of fun in the Ignis so I'm quite contented... For now lol.

 

[Martin_172]

love it! awesome little cars, never had the pleasure of driving one either

wish my twingo got this much love haha

 

[Alex5]

After an argument with my parents I agreed to go back to one car, so that meant either keeping a 1.2 Fiesta or an MX-5. I needed practicality so sold both and bought this, and haven't looked back. I thought I'd miss the Mazda, but I'm having plenty of fun in the Ignis so I'm quite contented... For now lol.

Ah fair enough, did you manage to sell the mx5 easily? get the price you wanted?
i found mine quite hard to sell , the wrong time of year perhaps!

 

[Robiniho77]

Really like these...

Hmmm

Whats insurance like? Low because of the rarity / lower following / less crashed?

 

[Heez]

Looks good buddy!

How long before it's like the last one?

 

[Mr Burns]

Ah fair enough, did you manage to sell the mx5 easily? get the price you wanted?
i found mine quite hard to sell , the wrong time of year perhaps!

Sold it no problem dude, I had loads of interest in it and it went straight away. I think the spec helped it sell.

Really like these...

Hmmm

Whats insurance like? Low because of the rarity / lower following / less crashed?

No idea actually dude, I'm 33 living in a group B postcode area, so I can insure it with my paper round money

Looks good buddy!

How long before it's like the last one?

Shhhh, I'm not meant to be spending money on it!

Not long lol.

 

[Paul.M]

Brilliant cars, I'm quite a fan of them myself, thats a whole lot of fun for £1400!

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Looks lovely mate! I really want a go of one but daren't cos I'll probably want one lol

 

[LIL B]

Welcome back

 

[MarkCup]

Love it!

 

[montana]

I like them, had a quick scout on AT and found this dakar yellow one which is different - that been resprayed right?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...1500/onesearchad/used,nearlynew,new?logcode=p

 

[Thrill]

Just got mine Saturday, absolutely love it. I think all my mates/family like it, they we're a bit wary at first though!

 

[Starlet_gt]

I remember wanting one of these years ago. Not the best looking cars but there's just something about them.

 

[Mr Burns]

I like them, had a quick scout on AT and found this dakar yellow one which is different - that been resprayed right?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...1500/onesearchad/used,nearlynew,new?logcode=p

Yellow is a standard colour, although those black wheels aren't.

 

[ChewyB]

I remember wanting one of these years ago. Not the best looking cars but there's just something about them.

I just don't see what others are seeing? They look ugly as f**k to me and look slow?

 

[Uncle_Gravy]

Never had an interest in them, but I've never really had a look at them, What an awesome looking hatch.

 

[Philip.]

I bloody love them!
Great looking car mate.

 

[ChewyB]

Am I on my own here? I think they look gay as f**k I wouldn't even get in one lol ...plenty of benders on CS though

 

[Jay.S]

I bloody love them!
Great looking car mate.

Wana swap for the Civic? Sound....

Am I on my own here? I think they look gay as f**k I wouldn't even get in one lol ...plenty of benders on CS though

LOL and yet you drive a clio, how very manly of you.

 

[ChewyB]

Wana swap for the Civic? Sound....



LOL and yet you drive a clio, how very manly of you.

I know the clios are a bit bent but this ignis thing is on another level of faggotory

 

[Philip.]

Wana swap for the Civic? Sound....

LOL, behave!

 

[Mr Burns]

LOL at the benders comment!

Maybe some people couldn't give a sh!t?

They're a cheap, reliable, economical and fun little car that's a break from the Saxo's and Corsa's that most people go for.

I think their lack of sleek lines is part of the appeal IMO.

 

[Ash']

Cracking value for money and like you said a bit more special compared to the run of mill saxo, 106 and such like.

 

[Brett]

Awesome cars. I test drove one a few years ago and thought it was great, just not quite as great as my ph1 172 (in my opinion) I had at the time.

Enjoy it mate.

 

[Gally]

I just don't see what others are seeing? They look ugly as f**k to me and look slow?

You're not even a good troll mate, wind it in.

Great to see you back in one Ste, good for the hill in Winter?

 

[Daniel]

I know the clios are a bit bent but this ignis thing is on another level of faggotory

If we're going on popular perceptions, you drive a girls car and two pensioners cars. My dad has mercs and saabs ffs.

(I'll let you have the R26r)

 

[Mr Burns]

You're not even a good troll mate, wind it in.

Great to see you back in one Ste, good for the hill in Winter?

The last one was, although I might still chuck some winter tyres on it just in case.

Speaking of which, I took this photo from my house last night which I thought came out pretty good...

 

[Gally]

Shows the hill well!

 

[Mr Burns]

No BMW with summer tyres is getting up that when it snows lol.

 

[Jay.S]

I've just put mine on that swapz website lets see what comes back.

Got a feeling I will be selling up after Christmas. I'd like to spend the money on it to put it right but it just isn't worth it

 

[ChewyB]

You're not even a good troll mate, wind it in.

Is op your bum boy? sorry to offend you both

If we're going on popular perceptions, you drive a girls car and two pensioners cars. My dad has mercs and saabs ffs.

(I'll let you have the R26r)

Lol I'd rather look a pensioner than a fag any day mate.That car looks like a jap version of a fiat multipla. I'm sure my dead nana wouldn't even be seen dead in it tbh.

 

[Gally]

Sadly not my bum boy, you however are getting on my nipples and you've only been posting for 10 minutes.

 

[Daniel]

Is op your bum boy? sorry to offend you both



Lol I'd rather look a pensioner than a fag any day mate.That car looks like a jap version of a fiat multipla. I'm sure my dead nana wouldn't even be seen dead in it tbh.

I'm comfortable with my sexuality, appearing 'gay' does not bother me. Because i'm not.

Maybe you're scared that you might be partial to the occasional tooting of the schlong, hence your fear of driving a 'fag wagon'.

 

[Jay.S]

Not to take anything away from Stes thread here's mine for reference with lows & tints Yo!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/59835409@N04/10365157285/ http://www.flickr.com/people/59835409@N04/

 

[daveski]

I've got to give one of these a try.

Need a replacement for my 172 and I'm bored of Clios...

 

[ChewyB]

I'm comfortable with my sexuality, appearing 'gay' does not bother me. Because i'm not.

Maybe you're scared that you might be partial to the occasional tooting of the schlong, hence your fear of driving a 'fag wagon'.

I never said you weren't comfortable and I never said you were gay? You getting a bit paranoid there?

Seems like your familiar with their lingo and it's getting a bit to graphic for me now so I'm out.