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  1. Tyre rubbing

    Hi ive recently bought a MK2 Leon Cupra, and since buying it I've noticed that the front wheels rub on the wheel arches. Would someone care to explain to me how to get rid of this, it generally happens when turning and braking, even when driving straight but go over a slightly uneven road. To...
  2. Kranjo88

    Cupra Formentor VZ: Brembo and powertrain issues

    Hello, Did anyone had the same problems with new cupra.. 1 month old Formentor VZ 310 2000km: 1. Problems with Brembo brakes. They are squeaking when braking. You can also feel that the car is shaking. 2. Powertrain issue. Once there was notification that there is a problem with powertrain...

  3. Tyres rubbing arches

    Ever since i bought my ibiza last year i have been hearing a scrapping noise. I took it to the garage a few days ago and apparently the wheels, which are standard 15'' steel wheels are scrapping against the arches. There is nothing wrong with the suspension the guy said. I'am getting 17'' on...
  4. kupraking

    Rubbing noise when steering is nearing full lock. Any ideas ????

    Begining to get very anoyed with this and would like to get it sorted before I buy new suspension, any ideas on what the rubbing noise could be guys
  5. uzi_cupra

    20mm spacers rubbing

    finally got my car back on the road after all the mods, not sure if it is the spacers causing this but has anyone else noticed any rubbing due to the rear spacers? either that or its coming from somewhere else? any ideas?

  6. standard wheels rubbing on coilys!!

    got standard 16" cupra wheels on my car and its rubbing... its quite low on coilys but i was suprised it rubbed on standard wheels iv heard i need 20mm spacers from a guy i know is this true and hubcentric i assume? is it front and rear i need them? best place/cheapest?? cheers
  7. Turf Burner 09

    19s On Leon, will they fit with out any rubbing?

    Just sold my 18" rs6 replicas, at the min im looking at amg replicas (19s) for the car... these : http:// Wille they fit no problem? i think i may need adaptors, but they are replicas so i may get away... Car is also being lowered alot more on coilovers so im not sure 19s will be best...

  8. Wheels rubbing

    Hi people, i know this subject always comes up and i'm sure you get bored of it but i'v read loads about it and cant figure out my problem. Iv recently had my car lowered on weitec coilovers and now the front wheels catch. I didn't think it was silly low, still gap for 2 fingers between tyre...
  9. rod the sod

    TT Wheel Rubbing!

    Hey i ahve black audi TT rims on my mk4 with 215, 40 17 tyres on and they are rubbing when i go over bumps or round bends fast! i have just spent £260 on new tyres and dont fancy splashing out any more, is there anything i can do? cheers Rod
  10. mike2926

    How do the door rubbing strips come off?

    any body know how the rubbing strips come of the LCR doors (rear passenger side) and where i can get them from? cheers
  11. Punch IT!

    Arb rubbing driveshaft!

    Hi all, i have done plenty of reading thanks to all your threads and posts on this topic. Now obviously my drivers side arb is rubbing against the driveshaft due to me being on coilovers. My question is, has anybody here got longer drop links like the FK ones instead of uprating the front...

  12. Door rubbing strip removal

    Does anyone know how these come off as I want to sand down and colour code them. On my astra you just pushed them forward and they popped off... Or are they bonded on?
  13. PurpleGolfMan.

    Lowered leon FR driveshafts rubbing on anti roll bar!

    Hey kids, was wondering if you nice people could help me. ive got a leon Fr and ive just lowered it on some AP coilovers. Ive got standard 17" alloys and im running toyo proxes t1r's 215/40/17 tyres. now my problem, my anti roll bars run over the driveshafts and now ive lowered it, (not really...

  14. alloys rubbing

    Hi can any one give me info on alloys fitting for a seat leon.I wanted to know if the alloy is not sitting on circular hub properly will it effect the tyres balance by not being central.I had brought a set of alloys which were the right fit for a seat leon cupra (18s ) but the front alloys...

  15. Tyre rubbing

    Servicing my MK1 2.0l yesterday, and noticed that the drivers side wheel has been rubbing on the anti roll bar. Both wheel and bar have gone shiny! This must happen only on full right lock. I also noticed that the left wheel had been catching on the engine tray, but thought that this could just...

  16. alloys rubbing

    Hi I have put some 18's on my seat leon cupra but they seem to be rubbing against the struts and u can feel it when u drive,I was told to use 5 mil spacers but then i had issues with nuts being to short.My old rims were the standard star fish style(225/45/17).The new rims i put on were...

  17. DP / Decat rubbing on bulkhead

    hi all i have fitted a golf downpipe and de cat and just wondered if any of you could help, it is rubbing on the bulkhead i think, do you know anyone who had this problem? if so how can i sort it thanks. peter p.s it is a ebay special :redface:
  18. CraigW

    New Wheels Rubbing.

    Trial fitted my Oz Super T's today and took the car for alittle spin. The wheels are just rubbing at full lock. Driver Side. Passenger Side. The rubbing on the arch liners/plastic arent a problem as I can slightly modify them for it to stop. But its the rubbing on the chassis leg...
  19. WeeG

    Metal rubbing noise

    Guys wonder if anyone has any clue what this can be. Yesterday after some "enthusiastic drivng" with my mate in the car after breaking heavily i heard like a metal rubbing/grinding noise that seemed to becoming from the back passenger side of my car. I let my foot off the break and it kept on...
  20. scarface

    Wipers Rubbing

    Noticed for a while that when its raining and use the wipers, they rub against window and make a crappy noise when on. Does this mean they need replacing or adjusting? If replacing, where do you get them from, what do i need and how much are they. Also how easy are they to fit. Do you use...
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