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  1. 20 valve ted

    advice, cambelt snapped cupra

    My cambelt snapped on Sunday :-( its in the garage but they haven't stripped anything yet any ideas on costs worst case, is it worth fixing car has 80k an I got belt done at 70k. Other choice Is stripping for parts, got revo stage 2 with all mods, Wats it worth in bits? Any help or...
  2. Yorkshire Bob

    Alloy wheel advice

    Hi, I'm looking also at getting some wheels, Audi RS6 look sweet, is there any other manufacturers alloys that will fit? I'm assuming Audi and Veedub fit, i just fancy something a bit different but keeping as original as possible...if you know what i mean.
  3. Leon Cupra Mk1 Remap Advice

    Please can somebody advise me - I have a 2003 Mk1 Leon Cupra I am looking to remap to 210 or 225bhp I am assuming as I have a 2003 car I'll get the 225bhp a local company called Celtic tuning has offered me this map. some questions/expereices I am trying to find are 1. can somebody...
  4. Help needed - Servicing Advice for a Newbie

    Hi, my wife and myself are now he proud owners of a Leon Cupra :) we were hoping we could get some advice! We bought it at 74k miles and its last service was at 55k (it had its belts changed back at 30k). It's now done 74 and is overdue a service as the previous owner changed oil, pads...
  5. Looking for advice on 1.2 Ibiza

    Planning on doing some work to my Ibiza, can you fit coilovers to the 1.2's or are they totally different from FR's and Cupra's? Any help will be apreciated. Cheers.
  6. critch4

    discs and pads advice

    Im going to change all discs and pads in the next week or two and was just wondering what people recommend for 100-150 quid? Ive done a few searches on here and it seems standard on the rear and pagid fr pads and standard brembos on the front. can you still get ate power discs? its a 16v by the...
  7. LCR Brake setup advice pls!!!!!

    Hi guys, Ive recently purchased a MK1 03' LCR with absolutely whacked out discs and pads all round. Now obviously the standard setup is all Brembo which right now is way outta budget but the brakes need to be done ASAP. I just wanted some guidance/ advice on what other setups are cheaper and...
  8. speedo advice

    right i hate my current cupra speedo and its lights i chnaged the bulbs and just made it worse so what im thinkin is will a mk4 blue glowing spedo from a golf fit in to my mk2 cupra spedo hole :) much advise would be appreciated orr any other alternatives muchos love:help::help:
  9. 06 plate Ibiza FR. Aux in.

    Just got an 06 plate Ibiza FR. I love it. Only gripe is no AUX input. Anyone know for sure whether the kit on the "HI-FI Links" shop on ebay works? The AUX in adapter kit? Any replies most appreciated!! Cheers!
  10. advice on oil needed

    need top up my oil on 57 plate fr tdi dpf can anone recommend please.
  11. JamJay

    I Need Tyre Advice!

    Hello all. You MK2 people seem very focussed on tyres and know alot about them, not alot of info seems available in the MK1 section. I have done a fair amount of research between 2 tyres that I was interested in, Sessanta's & T1-R's both of which I have gone off of due to the reportedly soft...
  12. Dazz 1989

    Which mk4 - petrol or diesel?

    Hi people, I am very new to this site, However i am very serious about becoming a Seat owner. Just need some advice on what to buy? I know i want an mk4 Ibiza, but do i have the 1.4tdi or do i have a 1.4 (petrol) sport. I would like a 1.9tdi but cant afford the insurance. I have 5,500 in my...
  13. red line fun

    need advice ahead of next service

    i'm a bit confused, read this and let me know what you think. for a short while now my car makes what i can only describe as a 'humming' noise when i press the clutch in, it lasts anywhere from 1/2 sec to 2 secs. i had thought it was possibly something to do with clutch as it only happens when...
  14. after advice

    have had couple of Seats in the past, and had Audi for last 3 years, due to need for much bigger vehicle, am considering Alhambra as urgent replacement for my A4 quattro. Can anyone give me heads up info on what to look for specifically/any problem areas/faults/signs to stick clear of...
  15. Turbo upgrade advice?

    Bit of a newbie to turbo's, always had V6's My LC is 180 std. K03 turbo im guessing? Can i fit a K04 turbo straight on? Like a turbo off a tt 225 or S3? Do i need to change the mapping/maifolds/piping ? Thankss!
  16. Wheel bearing advice needed

    Hi my 06 fr tdi needs a front bearing but does a new one come complete with a hub or is it a bearing on it's own. Also how big a job would this be. Thanks in advance
  17. James_LCR

    Suspension advice...

    Evening all, Im looking it lowering my cupra r, but not 100% sure what to get. Really dont want to spend any more than £400, but wanting a drop in ride height and to up rate the handling (dont want to get into the whole arb discussion! ha) So do I... A) Spax or equivalent lowering springs...
  18. Thinking of getting a CR FR 2.0 TDI - advice?

    Thinking of purchasing a CR FR TDI Leon, should have had a test tonight but the car was out. Anything to look out for on the test? I currently qualify for the government scrappage scheme and Seat are offering £3500 on 2.0L diesels. Any tips on further discount/haggling? What could I...
  19. Bit of advice needed on brand new car prep

    I’ve just purchased a new car in Candy White (Ibiza Cupra Bocanegra). I opted not to go for the Superguard option from the dealership. I pick the car up tomorrow and i’m guessing they will just wash the car and that’s it. I already have some NXT and autogylm shampoo + proper leathers and...
  20. What is this? help and advice needed!

    Hi All Driving to work this morning, the car started to make a really loud noise as if a pipe had come off the turbo. It was coming from the drivers side. I got to work fine and made the trip home ok so i had a quick look. I jacked the car up to see and this was hanging down a little, what is...
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