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  1. iammooks

    Alloy Wheel Refurb Recommendations in Sussex/Brighton Area

    My front wheels are leaking air and have been for a while now. The offside is worse and tends to lose around 15-20PSI in about 10 days to a fortnight, while the nearside loses around half that. The rears are absolutely fine though. Photo of the worst one attached. At the moment I'm just running...
  2. h0l1yw0od

    MkI 1.6 mod recommendations

    Hi, I was looking to try and do a few things to my standard 1.6 16v MkI last year after sorting some issues but accidentally moved in with the Mrs instead :D Now things are on a pretty strict budget and i'd still like to do something to make it 'mine' and a little special. What...
  3. gezmeister

    MBC on a mk1 Leon - recommendations

    Need a bit of help regarding boost controllers. I would like to fit a manual version, but unsure which one to buy, seems to be several different ones on ebay, all varying in price. Can anyone recommend one that doesn't cost the earth? Would also like to know how many people have these...
  4. Oil Change - Recommendations

    Hi All Ive recently just bought a 54 reg Seat Leon Fr 150 which has been remapped to 210bhp. Im already feeding the car additives in the diesel but im looking to drop the oil and replace it over the next week. Can anyone gove me any advise on what I should or shouldnt use and also if there is...
  5. Replacing standard speakers, any recommendations?

    Want to replace the standard speakers but keep the original head unit, as I live in London I don't want to faff about with a face off unit every time I park up, so what speakers fit and what do you guys recommend?
  6. Exhaust recommendations

    Hi all, I think my exhaust is on the way out :D What are the options available for a replacement (apart for the standard mild steel ones)? It seems a lot of place don't stock exhausts for the 97 2.0 SX? Thanks.
  7. Cupra speaker/sub upgrade recommendations

    I recently put in an Alpine HU which I'm really happy with. Lovely sound! Other than that, the speakers in my Cupra (non 'R') seem pretty good. I'm thinking of upgrading though. I feel a sub would add the most at the moment. But there are so many out there! What are the basic...
  8. yusuf_1977

    1.2 engine with 17'' alloys recommendations welcome

    hi friends my 1,2 5dr has 175x70x14 sized tyres and i wonder is there anyone who try the 17'' alloys or is it best to apply 185x65x15 wheels? i am wondering about the fuel consumption and accelaration losses. regards
  9. DEAN0

    4 wheel Alignment - North West - Recommendations ?

    Can anyone recommend a good place to take my Ibiza for 4 wheel alignment in the North West ( Somewhere near Preston if possible ) Cheers Dean
  10. Seat Cheshunt - Any recommendations?

    Hi, Need to get the Ibiza TDI serviced in the next few days, it's due a 40,000 mile service, and have always gone to my local dealer, ******* St Albans, but have heard good things from searching the posts on here regarding Seat Cheshunt. Thing is, the posts are about 18 months old...
  11. Coilover recommendations?

    Been on the phone to all the major tuning companies and none have the ap coilovers for atleats 3/4 weeks. I'm goin the the ring in 4 wks and need to set my lcr up better than the standard roley poley set up. Any other coilovers you would use around the same price? Or uprate the dampers and...
  12. Dougy

    Oil Recommendations

    Hi Guys The oil is running a bit low on my car so thought i would change the oil and filter Now done a quick search on the forum and keep hearing about synta gold 5-40w? Just wondering if there are any other recommendations as i normally just go to GSF and get any oil?? I live quite...
  13. Bodyshop recommendations around Hertfordshire

    Hi Peeps, My driver's side door was reversed into by someone reversing out of a parking bay while my wife was waiting to pick me up from the station. There is a dent and some large scuff/scrapes. The other party are saying no one was there when they were reversing but my our car was...
  14. Suspension recommendations

    Hi all, Have been looking at these coilovers on the bay...
  15. mod recommendations

    evening all :) any ideas what mods i could get next? looking to spend around £500-£600 ive got a d/v, forge tip, intercooler, things id like next would be, brembos (bit outta my price range im sure) to change the 2 silicone hoses off charge pipe and manifold (cant find anywhere to buy...
  16. Spring/damper recommendations

    Hi, I'm due to collect my 03 LCR on Thursday It's been lowered (too much knock knock!) and has a Forge FMIC and AmD remap (assume Stg 1?) and it's a cracking drive!! The suspension has been lowered (with what make of springs I cannot tell) and knocks at the front, front splitter is...
  17. highguyuk

    HID Sidelight Bulbs Recommendations

    Hey, Used the search, but not seen what I was after even though I know it exists! Grrr. What Sidelight bulbs have you got to match the HIDs?
  18. BoomhaueR

    Leon Roof Rack - Any recommendations?

    Hi, I have had a search and not found anything helpful. I am looking for a roof bar set for my '03 LCR so I can carry my 8'6" longboard. The main features I am looking for is quick to put on AND remove so I only need to use them when I want to go for a surf. I.e. put them on and take them...
  19. GazM

    Your dogbone experiences and recommendations please

    It was suggested to me last week that an uprated dogbone mount could help get more power down and reduce wheelspin/wheelhop somewhat. Doing a search, there is so much info here but it all got a bit confusing going from thread to thread so I thought I'd ask again (sorry). :headhurt: I've...
  20. Phillc

    Which LSD and other questions.

    I have a couple of questions which i have searched for but not found much (i am sure some one will pop up and say they found it straight away). 1. Is it worth putting a 4 bar fpr on a stock motor or even a stage 1 remap if not when is it worth doing. 2. I am planning on putting a LSD on...
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