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  1. Jerry*

    Picking up 2004 LCR 225 Tonight - Some Newbie Questions...

    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...
  2. modd1uk

    Few Questions 2001 1.4 ibiza.

    Posting on behalf of a friend whilst his t'interweb is down. Hes wondering if theres anyway to remove the stereo and fit aftermarket..i dont think there is ? Because its the full air con system too, one massive block. Also, does the fabia wiper mod from the leon work with his ibiza ...
  3. Few quick questions...

    Hi, I'm still a newbie to turbos etc and still trying to get my head around it all. I've been looking up on intercoolers and the FMIC is quite abit out of budget for me. Been looking at universal intercoolers for the mk3 and they dont come with hoses etc. Where can I get the hoses from...
  4. Mashburn

    A couple of newbie questions about LCR.

    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...
  5. two questions????

    first question i want to upgrade my brakes but cant afford to shel out for the big brake conversions. so im more than happy to go for the S3/cupra 345mm conversion, but for the extra stopping power with uprated pads and discs. The problem is i cant find anyone with 345mm discs. which will...
  6. noob slc questions?

    hey guys, new to the site and this is my first post so please forgive me if it is the wrong section ect, looking into buying a slc 225 pretty sharpish, currently own a saxo vts with 152bhp it keeps up with standard 180 ibizas but i still feel like its not enough, nothing compairs to the feeling...
  7. 2 questions

    I purchased these from ebay but cant understand how to fit them, i have taken my blower out by using a tie wrap but still cant see how they go on, do i just need to glue them in place...
  8. White_Lady_170

    On the hunt for Coilovers, few questions...

    Well i think its about time i sorted out the rediculous height of my standard suspension FR What brand names are you all working with and what are the pros and cons you've came across on your travels? What is the diameter of the front struts? is it 50mm or 55mm? Anyone care to share...
  9. artemis_1991

    Gearbox Dying! - Fitting questions

    Im in need of some help, my 1.4 has developed a type of whine mainly in 3rd and 4th but also in 5th. when its sitting in neutral and is revved there is no noise, but im not sure if this is due to the engine not being under load or because the gearbox is in neutral. Its mainly at mid revs on...
  10. leon_lib

    Exhaust Questions

    hello just booked my car 1.6 in for a powerflow exhaust system, i had this picture done on photoshop i think it looks ace but what size oval tip do think it is? or what size oval you think i should get that would be best suited? also what size pipe work should i get up to the back box itll...
  11. qed296

    A couple of tiny questions....

    First off ....can anyone recommend a seat cover that won't bend/force the bolster's on my LCR front cloth seats....secondly....does anyone know or have the part numbers for the two bolts/screws that hold the engine cover down,i've got the rubber gromets in the cover just nothing to srew it down...
  12. delboyuk2005uk

    Seat Leon TDI FR MK2 Questions?

    Having owned my Seat Leon TDI FR MK2 for around 5 months am looking to do some stuff and ask some questions. Currently I have the 18" alloys and bluetooth with mfd2 display and ipod under the seat. I currently have a p-torque stage 1 remap which a dyno run print out states 221bhp and...
  13. Hello and some simple questions

    Firstly hello.... This fantastic forum has been an inspiration to help me decide what to buy... I want to get a Leon Cupra R. 2003ish... I have a couple of questions I wonder if someone could answer... 1. What is the service interval 2. What is the cambelt/pump change interval 3. How...
  14. Hunnie79

    Who fancies a game of 20 questions?

    Rumour mill starting again because it's a week or so before BTCC starts again (and I'm avoiding a VAT return). What do you know? Harry V in new team...more to that than meets the eye I reckon;)
  15. Few questions

    Recently bough cupra and got few questions about it. My instruction book isn't in english and I'm in process of getting it (few days) but until then doesn't hurt to ask here :) Where the heck is AUX jack? It's not between seats as it is in many models(just below lock/unlock button) and it's...
  16. Hurdy

    GT2871R questions

    I've recently managed to do a good deal on a full GT2871R RSS kit and was hoping some of you knowledgeable chaps on here could help me with some questions I need answering. Here goes.... What ultimate power could you get from the GT2871R? Does anyone have this kit fitted to their Cupra and...
  17. flegz16

    few questions on a car iv seen

    hello, iv seen a 2005 seat ibiza 1.9TDi cupra diesel with 52000 miles on the clock, just wanting to know what sort of questions i should be asking when i email them? also am i right in thinking that the cam belt and water pumb should of been changed? thanks for the help
  18. red line fun

    two questions re: oil

    i have a leon mk2 170 tdi on a 58 plate. according to manual for diesel engines with dpf the oil should be vw 507 00 approved. so i've just bought 5 litres of the following from a vw dealer: quantum longlife III 5w-30 504 00 / 507 00 approved on the container it states 'for use in vw...
  19. Tyre Questions

    I need some new tyres (225/45/17) for my FR Tdi. I've currently got Avon ZZ3s on there which were on it when i bought it so got nothing to compare to but i think they've generally been good in terms of grip wear etc. i've looked round the net and the best price i can find is £68 a corner...
  20. Pics up of my AP coilovers fitted / couple of questions..

    Hope you like the pics just fitted these AP's tried them without the base plate but thought they were to low plus gave it a tail low look.Front was already low enough in my opinion. Would love it about 10mm lower at the back but unless it settles over the next few weeks then im buggerd.But at...
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