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I am thinking about getting something a little more sensible and am really keen on the idea of the new Ibiza Cupra. Are there any owners out there that have received them that could tell me about the pro's and con's? I have read about the delivery issues, which doesn't bother me. What...

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, I'm going to replace my K03s turbo the next summer for a hybrid which would use the same housing and ancillaries and I hope will provide about 240-250bhp at the flywheel. The car is a 2005 LFR (Continental European version of a LC), AUQ engined. Right now it...

Well basically my gearbox is dead and partially because of the good old jolly powerflex dogbone mount I installed about a month or 2 ago due the fact the powerflex mount doesnt absorb much vibration from the gearbox my gearbox has managed to vibrate itself and crack the casing where the dogbone...

hi all, i have a 2003 225 ovni yellow LCR which since ive had it ive pput a rather large front mount intercoler on. Other than this the car is totally standard, i have several plans for the car including a stage 1 map eventually but with chrismas fast approaching whats the best mod i can do for...

hi folks, im thinking of getting rid of my vw touareg and getting a LCR on a 54 plate! any advice on said car before i commit to buying it and what sort of fuel returns can i expect when it aint being driven to hard? the car in question is onvi yellow and its up for £7799! thanks.

hi im thinking of buying a seat toledo and enjoy modifying, i was just wondering before i bought one: Which is the best model to have, apart from the v5 What are they like to drive Which part can you modify and what modifications can you do Which parts should you not modify, e.g not using...

hey guys i want to refurb my standard 16" alloys on my 52' ibiza tdi sport its in gun metal or platinum (what ever you call it...mostly grey haha) im unsure what colour alloys suit the colour car? Also if you have changed the alloys could you put a pic up? cheers guys ill put pics up of my...

Quite pleased with myself - fitted the Audi TT brakes i bought last week for £130. :D Quite easy to do. Had a big problem removing the retaining screw for one of the old discs. Took me over an hour to get it out after stripping the Philips head. [:@] I used a hose clamp to prevent any...

OK, here goes. I need to replace my current car and I’ve whittled down a shortlist to the following: Leon Cupra (FL) VW Golf Gti Skoda Octavia vRS Focus ST Mazda 3 MPS (I’m restricted to 5 doors due to company car policy) Now each has strengths and weaknesses, although I can imagine...

Hi all newbie to this forum, after much thought and advice I have decided I want a seat alhambra 1.9 tdi. I have found the perfect one but the guys been honest and said it has a flat spot at about 1500 revs. Would you say this is a major worry? He thinks its the air mass sensor? would appreciate...

hey all, just looking for some advice for Wishbones on my COrdoba 2.0 16v, im looking to change both of mine - i cant recall where i read this but is it true that mk2 Golf has the same wishbones? and will fit on Ibiza/Cordoba without any issues? Are the GOlf mk2 and Ibiza Subframes the same...

I was thinking of spraying my mirrors and grill on my fr leon to black, cupra style. Would i be better spraying them or just buying orignal ones from the dealer, probably going to cost £50 for grill and mirrors.

So I have been investigating lowering options for my 04 Ibiza TDI 130 and need some advice.. I want to lower between 30-35mm as I want to take a bit of the height off the car, but still be able to get over speed bumps, potholes and through puddles without difficulty. After visiting a local...

Right guys I have just picked up an IC the other day and I am struggling to get my head around some stuff ie. bypasses and dv relocation etc. Is there anyone in the know in the North West area that could give some advice and pointers? I think I have the N249 bypass according to the previous...

Hello This is the setup I'm planning for my polo 9N TDI (100bhp standard). Can anyone see any problems with this setup? What sort of power and torque can I expect? And what will be the weak link in more power or reliability? 100PD engine 160PD intake 130PD injectors 130PD turbo...

Afternoon All, I wasn't quite sure where to post this question (car care & detailing?) but I figured there'd be enough MK2 owners with the relevant knwoledge. I was hoping that somebody may be able to give me some advice with regard to minor dent removal. I picked up my Leon K1 last week...

Hi All got a few questions for you MK2 Owners Im looking at getting rid of my MK4 ibiza soon as i want a change , Originally had by Heart set on a MK1 LCR but i test drove a MK2 Leon Cupra yesterday and i was blown away :D but..... insurance have said NO , 20 yr old , 3 years NCB , No...

Hi all, What mods am i looking at to hit 275-285 area and whats people thoughts on tuners what do people recommend

guys, can i leave wheel polish on the wheels i.e put it on and leave it on over the winter months and then polish it off or will this cause a problem. i havent got the funds for winter wheels and dont wanna damage mine with the winter salts. can you guys recomend me other winter protection...

So with xmas just round the corner im thinking of upgrading the speakers in the motor Im looking for a discreet setup basically, so it looks like its standard from the surface I dont want a 15" sub in my boot taking up all the room, but i have heard with the mk4 3dr's you can fit two 8"...