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  1. ToledoNorthEat

    Hybrid options - experts please!

    Hi Guys and Gals, I know a few people on here have had some excellent results with GT1749VA-B turbos from a 130 on a 110 so I know that is probably the way to go. Q1: Is the standard turbo on a 110 ASV is even worth hybriding? Q2: Got my eye on some bigger injectors, what kind of fuel...
  2. Any vinyl wrapping experts???

    Hi, I've just ordered some 3M Carbon Fibre Vinyl (the stuff you don't lubricate to apply, was mesmerised by the videos so thought i'd have ago) and some tools, was planning to start with some interior bits and then branch out to maybe doing my roof and exterior trims - without going ott! lol...
  3. Cupra K1 experts...

    I'm looking at buying a Cupra K1 within the next few weeks, fingers crossed! Just wondering if any of you know what I should be looking out for, things that are known to break/have hissy fits etc. I've got an 08 plate and an 09 plate to look at within the next week so any advice would be...
  4. Zeap101

    Calling all experts - spungy brakes on leon tdi!

    Hi peoples Can you help? I have an 04 TDI Leon Cupra and since buying the car i've never been impressed with the brakes. I've just upgraded to 2500's and 312mm discs. Trouble is im still not that impressed. When I pump the pedal (engine running) it's goes stiff briefly but when my...
  5. RobT

    Photoshop job for you experts

    I am thinking a white Altea Freetrack, lowered a couple of inches, with a black roof, black 6-spoke 18" compomotive MOs and possibly colour coded bumpers/arches/sills or maybe a red one
  6. philameena

    Tyre Experts - Hairline cracks in treads?

    Just been to have 2 fronts fitted. Bought them on BlackCircles.com (excellent) and they were delivered for fitting at a local tyre place which for now I shall not name. They fitted the fronts OK and then I asked for the tracking to be done. Had to pay extra but it needed doing. Whilst it...
  7. Funkyfin2000

    Electrician Experts! BAttery Advice!

    Hi All, got a 2003 LCR! Always had trouble since i had it 6 motnhs ago with starting it....but not everytime, but getting more frequent... it won't start sometimes, you can keep the key turned and it will keep turning over and over before suddenly after like 15 secs or so it will burst...
  8. Calling all Leon experts!!!!!!

    Hey peeps, I have a 1.6S 2002 Leon black magic and been looking to remove the standard cr@py wheels on and fit some alloys. I've been looking for a few months now on ebay and been to the local shops but cannot make a decision on what type of wheels to get. With all the peeps on this forum...
  9. Any bodywork experts?

    While since last posting........ well I had a minor shunt a few weeks ago by going into the back of someone, thereby damaging the front of my Leon Cupra. Garage has fixed the damage (new bonnet, front bumper and grille); was paid for by my insurance company (thank goodness for protected...
  10. Advice needed from fault diagnosis experts (LCR)

    Hi I have a 54plate LCR with approx 13k miles on the clock. For a couple of months the car has been having imtemittent episodes of sluggish running. The main symptoms are: Spongy throttle response when on the move (it's normally very crisp and takes off like a scalded cat even at half...
  11. Question for the bluetooth experts out there

    Hi there! I have a new Leon Stylance with factory Bluetooth and I have a couple of questions for the more knowledgable. Does anyone know how to delete the phone book from the car once it has been downloaded from you phone? I want to tidy mine up because when I changed phones there are now...
  12. Help from the Turbo experts please!!!

    Hi i have a LCR 210. I have been researching into turbo conversions. I was recommended a gt28rs. I was to import it from america. Personally i would be happy to have 350bhp. Can anyone recommend any other turbos. If you can include prices and what extras i will need for the engine to match the...
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