modding

  1. Advice on modding & tuning please?

    Well hi, im new to the site, and I own a seat ibiza, 2.0. 8v. I dont really know alot about tuning and all that, but in quite interested. It has an induction kit, and I believe a cat back exhaust. Its a nippy little thing, and being of the older generation im a bit of a boy with his toy. I...
  2. crezz

    Grill Modding

    i recently purchased a used grill for £3 and was going to mod it a bit. was thinking about doing the seat badge the same colour red as the gti badge! what do you think?
  3. modding in glasgow

    just got a really good insurance quote from adrian flux so i am now 90% sure that i am going to start modding my codroba tdi 130 I live in the glasgow area (dumbarton) I am a little noobish at all this so any advice/comments are appreciated :) and rough costs/reccomended suppliers/fitters...
  4. need modding inspiration

    I'm a little bored at mo and need ideas and inspirations for some UNIQUE, low cost mods that i can do to my 2001 leon cupra. Anyone got any ideas that they have thought of doing but maybe not had the time to see if they would work or anything? I feel in the mood for experimenting:funk:
  5. Modding for beginers

    I've got a 52 plate 3dr 1.2 standard ibiza and i'd like some of your valuable experience on how to mod the engine and also some nice looking body kits wheels etc Rashcupra what kit is on your car from what i can see it looks mint! I look forward to hearing all you harden modders ideas take...
  6. AdamRoutley

    simple Q...(bit of a dunce with this modding lark)

    does a "oil temp" guage (pillar mounted), monitor the same thing that there is on your dash next to your petrol guage...if so, whats the point in getting a pillar mounted one? please blast me if im just being stupid haha!:shrug:
  7. Clueless with modding cars....but saved up some money....

    Looking for a bit of advice on how to spend some hard won cash on my R... She's an '04, 225, does 25-30K a year though, so dont want to kill her already not brilliant fuel consumption!! Just been told by the garage that a new rear shocker is needed, so would a completely new set be any...
  8. Stu B

    Modding over the years...

    Someone said to me recently what did your car look like when you first bought it... That got me thinking..... So here goes, Approx 1 week old (Circa Aug 2000) Skip a year or two years... Skip a few more years... Thoses wheels had to go, didnt they.... Looking familar... Bang up to...
  9. modding an AFT engine...

    whats the most i can do to my AFT engined cordy? im not gettin a new engine until atleast september and want to get the most out of it. im thinking: cam(already bought) lightweight pullys,flywheel and crank re-bore to 1.7 or more bigger pistons twin 40's short shifter and close ratio...
  10. paullec

    Best way forward for modding

    Hi guys apart from picking up my new 04 cupra r next saturday which i parted with my loved s2k, I've always been a bit of a modder so my questions are what do you people think is the best way along the route. Should i get a exhaust filter first before remap, Is a nice dumpvavle worth the money ...
  11. ArosaRacer

    Been modding

    went out for a loaf of bread came back with this! sounds like a carbonio like on the cupra's :funk: now weres that milteck book :lol:
  12. Don

    Modding Leon Herts/Essex

    (Admins, sorry, please move if in wrong spot). Right, modding my LCR with no technical experience. I have a boost gauge and a Forge 007 - as I have no idea what to do (and to be frank, no skills or time), I want to get someone to do this for me. I've had a quote of £175 to do this - does...
  13. Modding help needed!!

    Hi guys...... Managed to find myself a lovely fast horse at york yesterday and I've got myself a grand to spend on some mods.. Currently got a 100% standard '04 LCR.. Cant really afford to lose motorway MPG, but country roads I can live with :D What should I go spending my money...
  14. Modding Recommendations Please!

    Hi All! Firstly I'll just say hi to you all, have been a lurker in the background for a while, but only just joined! I'm new to Seat's and for that matter Diesels, but I have been modding cars for about 4 years - previous experience is mainly with Rovers (esp. K-Series Engines). Have tuned...
  15. Fez boy

    Mk4 TDi Modding Advise

    Ok I need some advise :D I was going to sell my TDi and buy the Cupra TDi but it looks like it's going to be my car and 5K to change :-o Do you think the 130 with all the bits: FMIC(Forge) + Fitting + FMIC (Forge) MAP £900 312 Stoppers £320 Fitted (These are a must as standard...
  16. NeilC

    Whats everyones modding plans in 2006?

    I've hoping to get some coilovers at the start of the new year (can't decide between the billy PS9's and kw v2/3's ATM) Bmc-cda turning up sometime mid jan. Might get a braille battery to make the duct routing a bit easier. Then an exhaust and revo stg 2 and see how it goes from there. And...
  17. RobertW

    modding cupra

    think im getting one soon ;) so basically any do's or dont's down the lines of dump valve,intercooler etc
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