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right guys im new here, i currently have a 106 gti but am thinking about swaping it for a cupra. i just have a ew questions which i hope you guys can help me with? Should a K03s Turbo Be Holding 21psi? is this safe? The ESP Light is on Could This Be a Number of Things? Is It Possible...

Hi there, All being well I'll be picking up my 2004 LCR 225 tonight and I'm obviously looking forward to it :happy: Its a silver one with the gunmetal grey alloys (why are some LCR alloys lighter than others?), its had one owner, its got 41k on the clock and has full SEAT service history...

I have a 2000 seat leon 1.8t sport and has been fantastic, but of late it has develpoed a problem about 4200 revs seems to be a dip in pressure does this in 3 4 5 but then takes of after a few seconds again. Have changed plugs, oil, flushed engine checked exhaust and cleaned the maf and put a...

I'm getting a 54 plate LCR next weekend and just wondered if the standard cd changer will work with other headunits or just with the standard one? Also, am i right in thinking that it should be fitted with a tracker? And if so, whats the crack with it??....do i have to get it activated or...

Hi I know the "What Oil" question has been asked but all the answers revolve around the Cupra models with lower mileage. I have a standard Leon 1.8t 180bhp with 91k miles. Can you please advise what oil you would recommend for this. All answers are greatly appreciated as I have spent...

Hello this may sound stupid , I have a 2004 cupra r and where the stereo goes just below that is the unit that contols the aircon etc i think its the on board computer iv'e only just got the car my screen gone all all black due to some one pressing it too...

Hi Guys, Just became a Cupra owner for the first time. I bought the car 10 days ago from an independant dealer after trading in my Astra G 1.8SRI. I have bought a 53 Cupra 180 in silver. I am enjoying the car as it is my first turbo car but I do have a couple of issues that I would like...

hi guys, just ordered a white sport 1.6tdi with 17 alloys and rear tints. ordered the style pack as well. The style pack comes in 4 colours i believe, aluminium, red, piano black and blue. i saw the aluminium so ordered that, but the cupra looks like it has the piano black version fitted and it...

Hi, For some reason my status hasn't changed, even though 24 hrs have lapsed since I reached my post count. Seems a bit odd or have I missed something? Only ask as I would like to be able to post in the other cars for sale section and cannot at the moment. Desperately trying to sell my...

hi guys im new to this site i drive a mk3 ibiza cupra ive got a bad taping on my car knocking possibly oil pick up blocked has any one had this problem before that can guide me in the right direction many thanks scott and oil light comes on when oil is in car

Hey there folks Just found this website so thought I’d say hi. Just bought an Altea TFSI FR last week after shopping about for a more “Family” car but something that was still fun. I took a chance on buying the car over the phone from a dealer then a 6 hour round trip to collect it. It...

Hi guys hope you can help. A friend of ours has an alhambra that has suffered from turbo failure. its an x reg 1.9 tdi the turbo is a gt1749v any ideas where i can get a second hand one from or any others that will fit. thanks in advance Neil

Hi all, Been reading all the posts for a while now and decided to take the plunge and join proper like :p Especially as i need you advice ;) Just bought a 51 plate v5 but polution like on constantly. Independent garage ( with half price diagnostics :) ) have issue as corroded coil pack...

Hey i'm a newbie from London, i have good news and bad news. The good news is i'm a newbie and own a 2002 ibiza 1.2 whoo! the bad news however is my ibiza has a little bit of problem and has left me with out it for a month :cry: after a month of trying to find out I still do not know what is...

Hi guys, Firstly i'd like to say what a great site my friend recommended to me! I have just taken ownership of an immaculate Dec 2006 Leon TDi FR so am really pleased to have found this site. But here is why i post initially; I have a very slight, what i can only describe as, knocking...

Hey geezers Im a newby from Aus i own a Seat Ibiza Gti VR6 which is the only one in the country other than my mates 20vt cupra which was just completed. pics to follow once i post more than 15 times which shouldnt be hard..

Hello I'm picking up a 56 plate Ibiza FR tdi this week... I will be looking to increase bhp soon - I'm very confused though... Heard a bit about remapping and chipping - is it the same thing ? I don't want to go mad - something around 170 bhp would be fine.... What options do I...

Hello all, Picking up our 54 plate Altea 2.0tdi DSG on tuesday and first on the list is updating the stereo. I realise there has been loads of stuff about fitting speakers etc which I will get to in a mo if I may, the amount of info on the forum has blown my mind and I can't see the...

Hi guys I really would like to try a foam cleaner like snow foam or similar but do you have to buy a pressure washer and a special gun for this? Don't understand how it works?:confused: Having the car detailed hopefully next month so want to keep it looking good so trying to make a list of all...

Hi, Brand new to the forum, Picked up my toledo V5 170 BHP yesterday. What a drive i must say. Been on the mazda forum for years but new car, time to change. I have the Dynamic Navigation system built in but is seems very dated and the cd is from 2001. I have been searching the forum but...