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  1. Newbie help.

    I want to buy a Mk1 Leon Cupra R but as it will be my main car and needs to tow so I am after a TDi So really what I need to know is which model year am I looking at? Are there differences that are substantial between model years? What are the power upgrade options? Can I fit a tow bar? I...
  2. Newbie saying hello + Lights On Warning

    Hi All, I've just brought an 06 LEON 2.0T FSi Sport - it's fantastic, puts a huge grin on my face every time I drive it! I've had a good look through this forum, so most of the questions I had have already been answered, but I just wanted to check this before I (possibly) make myself look...
  3. newbie help

    hi guys just bought my first ibiza, had a civic type r before but loving the change to tdi, ive just bought an 03 tdi sport 130 but the previous owner seemed to think it had been remapped, is there any obvious way i can tell? thanx
  4. LMJ

    Fitting clocks with a rev counter - CLS

    I have a 1995 CLS Ibiza, and I was wondering if it were possible to change the dials (from the standard one with the UGLY clock, to a rev counter dial set. The similar Golf model - with the same engine code (ABD) has a rev counter... so I'd buy one of those ideally. WILL IT WORK? Anyone have any...
  5. Newbie - Need help re indicator for open doors or tailgate

    Hi, just bought Altea XL Stylance TDi DSG, really pleased with the car. Just have one query and would be grateful if someone could help. When I open any of the doors the warning indicator lamp lights up but when I open the tailgate the lamp does not work. The manual states that the lamp lights...
  6. REVO Problems!! Newbie here!

    Hello ALL! First post so bear with me, been searching for answers to no avail, I know alot of you have seen this all before, but hope, with all your expert knowledge, can give a Newbie a hand.... I have an Ibiza Cupra 2002 Plate and had a Revo Remap last year. From the figures they quote, my...
  7. Car seems to be holding back.

    Right sorry everyone, I know people are gonna say do a "search" but i've searched and dont really know where to start. Any help or a point in the right direction would be much appreciated. I noticed the other day while accelerating my car boosts to 20psi then quickly (bout 3500rpm) drops to 15...
  8. Naz

    Newbie Needs Help!!

    Im trying to get some parts for my 1998 Cordy 2.0 16v and i never thought it would be such a problem! first of all- clutch cable- ive been told by the dealer that they dont supply it as it is "pre VW" my local auto factor can get one but needs to know whether its a manual adjustment or...
  9. Newbie help needed 2001 1.4 16v rear engine mount?

    My 1st thread, just need some help with finding a part number for a rear engine mount not the gearbox one. As above for a 2001 1.4 16v 55kw version. Going phone up Seat and VW and see if they have one and the price differences but can't find the part number until I take the old one out...
  10. Newbie - timing belt = dead headlights??

    Hi All, I'm new and a little inexperienced on the forum, please forgive me. I just had the timing belt done (early - 57k miles) on a mk1 Leon cupra 20vt (2001), 2 hours later i started it and the passenger side dipped headlight flickered and failed. drove all the way from somerset to london...
  11. Engine a little lazy to turn over

    Hi guys Newbie here from Cheshire needing some urgent help.Just been to see a 2004 Ibiza TDi FR with 50k under its wheels.The car is great apart from one concern.When starting it seems a little lazy to turn over and feels like the engine seems to move a little more than Im used to.I have had a...
  12. highguyuk

    Cold Air Scoop/Feed/Airbox Questions - Newbie!

    Hey, So continuing on with my desire to do a few bits to my car, I bought a cold air scoop. I believe it's the same one from the group buy. I already have a green panel filter in there. I have the 1.8 Non Turbo, so my engine bay looks similar to the picture below (stolen from Greg R84)...
  13. AlexGSi2000

    Newbie

    Just thought id post up here to say a quick hi! Iv been looking at Ibiza Cupras for a while, and tonight I was lucky enough to pick one up! Some of you may recognise the car, I bought it off a lad called David, who said the former owner was on this forum aswell: Im over the moon with...
  14. Dougy

    Newbie Questions - Sorry

    Hey guys sorry few questions for you thought I may ask all in one searched on forum and couldn't find owt obvious Q1) Since owning my Cupra R i have done couple of things 1. Fitted a Forge 007 DV 2. Fitted a Jetex Filter with elbow and silicone hose Now big notice was the DV sound was silent...
  15. dionbee93

    newbie - coilover advice

    hi guys, new to the forum, been looking around at the readers rides secton for a bit, but i only became a member last week! Bought myself a 1.2 12V mk4 ibiza as a first car for when i'm 17 and have started to think about mods. The car is currently in the bodyshop having a full respray to...
  16. Newbie- Ibiza fuel warning light problem

    New to the forum, here's my first post: Got a 54 Ibiza Sx, recently bought. A couple of times I have heard a 'ding' noise and noticed that the low fuel warning light ( yellow dot under fuel guage) has come on. The point is that the car has 3/4 of a tank full. Any idea what problem is and how...
  17. Newbie Advice in buying an LCR

    hi all, Currently got a mk4 golf 1.6 16v and have finally decided to upgrade to an LCR after several years! (keeping it VAG) would just like to know any advice in purchasing a 2003/2004 LCR e.g. Common Faults and problems. (e.g. mk4 golf 1.8t had coil pack issues!) thanks in advance...
  18. Newbie What to look for when buying

    Hello All. Im new to the forum just wanted to introduce myself and rack your brains. Sorry if I have put this post in the wrong place. Im trading in my alfa 156 2.0ts tiptronic to get a 20vt 2002 ibiza cupra? Please could you let me know what to look for when viewing? Any problems I should...
  19. Newbie :)

    Hey, i'm all new to this but i drive a Seat Arosa S TDi, my dad really wants me to go euro on its but i'm indecisive to it, but any thoughts would be greatly appreciated :) Thanks Aimee x
  20. jwilkinson

    Newbie - light conversion mk4

    Hello everyone, I know the subject of HIDs and projectors etc has been covered extensively in other threads, but have just seen this supposed projector converter on ebay. Is it complete rubbish...
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