• Guest would you be interested in CUPRA or SEAT valve caps? let us know in the poll

  • Welcome to our new sponsor Lecatona, a brand dedicated to enhancing performance for VAG group sports cars, including SEAT, Audi, Volkswagen and Škoda. Specializing in High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) upgrades.

smoothing

  1. Smoothing the airbox on a FR 150 TDI??

    Hi, have read a bit on the smoothing airbox mod. Is this beneficial to a diesel engine like mine? Does it give a better sound from the turbo etc etc or is it a waste of time? Any help appreciated
  2. olliep

    drilling and smoothing airbox on a tdi

    having just come from the world of 20vT, alot of poeple are in the habit of drilling and smoothing their air boxes. Just wondered if there was any point in doing it on a TDI?
  3. s1l3nc3r

    Smoothing bumper after cutting...

    Right i had to cut my bumper when i fitted my FMIC but where ive cut it it's left a rough edge to it and now its bugging me... Anyone no an easy way to smooth the edge off without much hasstle...??
  4. kineticz

    Smoothing bumpers

    Well I've been on the lookout for an LCR bumper but seeing as they are so expensive, I've thought maybe I could be creative and ask - has anyone here seen or heard of a prefacelift front and rear bumper smoothed in so that the bump strips don't exist? What would be a good material to use...
  5. Smoothing Bumpers (mk3 Ibiza)

    Right then, I'm looking for prices to get my bump strips smoothed (front and rear). Whislt it's in, I was thinking I may as well get a few other bits done such as the detail lines around the fog lights. no need to be there. I was told that all they do is make rain drops fall into them, and...
  6. D.K

    Airbox Smoothing Guide now with pictures

    As there's been a lot of talk recently i thought I'd post up a guide I did a while ago on how to smooth the O/E airbox Hope this is of some help. Feel free to add anything I have missed Right you will need 1- pwer drill or dremil 2- grinding stone bit for above tool 3- Sand paper flap...
  7. wisejason

    Smoothing Airbox - Trumpet Removal (LC 03 plate)

    Just finished smoothing the airbox on my LC and was hoping someone has also done this on an 03 plate Cupra, because... Can you leave off the trumpet shaped opening that clips in place inside the airbox by the opening to the MAF senser?
  8. Advice on Side skirts, bumper smoothing and Splitter

    Hello, this is my first post on here, i have been a member for a while but never really had much to say as i'm a bit of a begginer to this car modifying stuff. i have a black 2000 seat toledo 1.9tdi 110 se, and i like it alot, damn fine piece of kit, just needs a few little tweaks to make it...
  9. MMCrewcupra

    removing the door strips and smoothing it

    Hi guys iv got a new kitted bumpers coming to go on very soon but i need or would like the door tips removing and smoothing, how do they come off and also when i have removed them, whats behind, is it a few holes that need filling or, its either that or just remove them and colour...
  10. Scotty_b

    Engine bay smoothing

    Im a great fan of the smooth and subtle engine bays in the old golfs and would really love to do this to my LCR. But is it really practicle? I wouldnt know where to start or is it a lot of one off fabrication? Would i need to speak to a auto electricain or a body shop or both?! Any ideas of...
  11. Smoothing standard airbox

    I've been and purchased some emery stones for my drill and set about trying to smooth the airbox, lets just say if i carry on doing it with the small emery stones it wont be done for months, lol. How has everyone else done there? Cheers :) Tim
Adrian Flux insurance services - discount for forum members.