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ok normally i dont go racing but this guy in his bmw 318 i think, with jap styling kinda annoyed me at krispy kremes ...anyway traffic lights RED, AMBER ...and im off waited till just before the red to change (like usually ill do a nice wheel spin while changing from 1 to 2 ) but this time i...

Looked in guides and info base but found nothing, anyone help me been told i need a tool to wind in piston in caliper????:confused:

I have a 1998 ibiza 1.0mpi, how hard is it to change the front pads? Does it affect the brake fluid in anyway? i.e. is there a chance that it could leak whilst replacing the pads or is it not affected?

I currently have a cupra tdi, i am driving 150 miles on motorways twice a week now and I am finding the ride firmness a bit of a pain now( I never used to) I am also filling up alot more, not because of poor mpg but because the tank is small. I was thinking of changing to something like a 120d...

Been offered some toyo PROXES T1-R, for cheap. However they are 205/40/17, currently mine are pirelli pzero's 205/45/17. I'v been on the calculator on the web, i know my speedo will read about 4mph out at 70, is this the only problem? thanx guys n gals

As title really, changing my discs, pads ( on front) and fluid just wondered if you guys have any handy tips on doing this? and if there is any special tools? Cheers

Has anyone changed the standard velour seats to leather in their Cupra or FR? I was watching 'Wrecks to Riches' last night and they did the same on a Mondeo LX, which got me thinking. Will there be issues with plugging in the electrics to get the electric motors for seat adjustments to...

Afternoon All, I presently have a LC and recently moved and now i am doing around 350 + miles a week, hence me petrol has gone up and i got a bit of a surprise from my bank when i see i spent over £200 in a month on the petrol ! so obviously now, i am thinking maybe get a cupra tdi ! are...

My brother in law has just got himself a 2007 1.4 16V Ibiza Formula Sport. The problem is that the rear valance has a cut out for a nice impressive exhaust like the Fr and Cupra variants, but just has a piddley little exhaust which is just naf. My question is... can I do a straight swap with...

only noticed this today but im beginning to really struggle changing up and down when on the move5. 5th and 6th are generally ok.but couldnt even get it in any up to 4th b4!! dont think its the clutch maybe the linkage. did a search before and found a few things mostly related to people...

If I wanted to add something to the options on my car pre-build (scheduled week 38) should it be a problem or not? I've decided I want to add the convenience pack :)

my clocks on my ibiza cupra 51 plate have given up so ive got a new set and need to know what i need to install the new clocks any help would be great because i dont wanna take it to the dealers

dunno whether to go for the track slag look, seen some cheap 15" compo MO's on edition38, but i also need the money for the supercharging, i can get £400 for my current wheels. Been thinking bout banding steels though, reckon 15x8.5 with et 35 would rub anywhere? mine rub only cos the offset...

Hello everybody, i would like some advice, i have a TOLEDO v5 at the moment, i would like to convert to 150 tdi from a toledo tdi. If i took the engine and engine wiring loom+ECU from the toledo, would the ecu plug into the original loom that controlls the inside etc. So if i bolted the...

Hi all, my friend has an 04 SE and her rear passenger (RHD car) brake light is out. I took a quick look and I'm guessing you need to take the light assembly out to swap bulbs (like my custom BMW rear lights) but maybe I'm wrong :) I took the plastic panel off and I can see a screw to loosen...

When driving the car sometimes under load or heavy acceleration, when I change gear the revs sometimes increase by say 500rpm before dropping back. I have just replaced the DV for a forge one but still does it. Any ideas?

Hello people, I am just about to fit a Cupra Steering Wheel to my TDi, how do i go about this? I have dis-connected the battery negative, now what there are 3 bolts behind the steering wheel do i undo these 1st or what? Please help! Cheers

I have a 1.4TDI 04 reg ibiza. I went up a curb last night and put a hole in the sump. Is it an easy job to change the sump and how much do you lot reacon it will be for the part?

does anyone know how to change the front drivers side window motor on a 2001 leon cupra as mine has packed in and i want to get it changed thanks steveo

Well Im after chaning my oil on the ibiza and well I have never done it before ( I normaly just get it done at service) but the state of my car from the last bodge service is amking me think I should do it. Can anyone tell me how for a 1.2 and the partnumber for a 1.2 oil filter. O and what oil...