steel

  1. TDi_B5

    Fitting larger G60 steel wheels

    I'm thinking of getting some 15" G60 steel wheels for the arosa and was wondering what to do about tyre pressures? I just want more of a footprint on the road and I like the look of these wheels. As far as tyres go, I'm not after super low profile or stupidly wide, perhaps some 185/55/15s...
  2. brwmogazos

    Anyone got an OMP front lower steel brace installed?

    I came accross this lower suspension arm brace by OMP. I havent seen anyone using one so i would like to ask if someone has fitted one and whats it like... They are quite cheap too, @ 65euro... Part Number: OMPMA1864 Made of high quality steel finished in a vibrant and durable red...
  3. scorpion Stainless Steel

    im looking at geting a A scorpion Stainless Steel Cat Back System or they good
  4. SalSheikh

    Cupra Exhaust options-mild steel

    guys, currently interested in buying once of these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Leon-1-8-20v-Turbo-Sportex-Exhaust-inc-Race-Tube-T3_W0QQitemZ290403732322QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item439d694b62 what do you think? or should i opt for a stainless steel one?
  5. help! do you need new wheel bolts if you are changing from steel wheels to alloys??

    hi, ive recently changed my standard steel wheels on my ibiza 1.2s for some alloy wheels off the ibiza 1.2 sx. i have been told the origonal bolts cannot be used as they wont hold the wheels on properly and may come off!? is this true? do i have to buy a specific set of new wheel nuts for alloys...
  6. Steel Wheels/Winter tyres

    After today's "fun" on compoacted snow, I'm strongly considering a set of scabby alloys or steels and winter tyres. Anyone know the correct part number for steels? I have 17" alloys at the moment, but would probably get 16" steels (from a lower model or a Golf etc?). I take it I'd have no...
  7. Steel wheels

    So then... After experiencing the buttock clenching excitement of coaxing my pride and joy through the slush and ice before christmas, I have come to the realisation that I really really could do with some winter tyres just to get out of my road, avoiding sliding down the hill and a) sliding...
  8. langy

    Steel wheels for winter tyres

    With the current inclement weather we are currently experiencing, does anyone know who sells basic steel wheels for the Leon ? wheel size is 16", don't have the foggiest of the offset. Looking at possibly buying some winter tyres. TIA
  9. Booby Supper

    Skoda Octavia 2002 steel wheels

    Hi I have a 2006 Mk 4 Ibiza Cupra and I'm looking to refurb the alloys, I was wondering if steel wheels from a Skoda Octavia will fit onto the Cupra, I do know that they won't fit over the front wheels because of the size of the brakes but I'm planning to refurb 2 wheels at the same time, the...
  10. 16inch steel rims at Seat Altea Fr

    Anybody know if 16inch steel rims fits a Seat Altea FR (diesel 2007-model) /Jan
  11. Vw steel wheels???

    Can any1 please tell me if VW T5 transporter steel wheels will fit on my Leon Cupra My car is 5x100 mk1 leon Thanks very much Dixon
  12. cupra_matt86

    Stainless steel exhaust manifold

    Hi, does anyone know how difficult it is to fit a stainless manifold? had it for a little while now but keep worrying how much its gonna cost me to get fitted as i got told that the engine will have to be dropped out as the manifold as at the back of the engine. heres a pic of the one i have.
  13. Ibiza125

    Stainless steel top mount bolts

    Hi, Was out giving my car a check over and a wee tidy up and noticed how horrible the rusty bolts look on my nicely painted strut brace. Could anyone point me in the right direction where I would pick up some stainless steel ones. Bear in mind my local dealer is an hour away and I'm not...
  14. Changing from steel wheels to alloys

    Hi, I have brought some used 16" alloy wheels for my wife's Altea. These are 16" SEAT Altea Ref Sport alloys. Does anyone know if I need different wheel nuts to fit the alloys (apart from needing locking nuts) for the remaining 4 studs)? Any help would be welcomed. Thanks, Eatmysmoke.
  15. tom w

    Should I get a mild steel or stainless Downpie & cat?

    :banghead2hi iam looking into getting a custom downpipe/sportscat made for me and i am undecided on mild steel or stainless , because stainless can't dissapate the heat like mild steel but then mild steel rusts out. ideas anyone???
  16. Arosa Steel Wheel

    Hi all My daughter drove through a pothole the other day and damaged the standard steel wheel on her T reg 1.0 Arosa. The local tyre place tried bashing it out but it still has a slow leak from around the bead. Has anyone in the Guildford / Bracknell area got one they wish to sell perhaps...
  17. Cleaning Stainless Steel Exhaust

    Hi All, Just picked up my 05 Cupra R and am very pleased with the purchase. The exhaust end is really tarnished with a lot of baked in dirt. Have tried to clean it with alloy wheel cleaner and this helped a little bit but has not done the job properly. Any tips on how to get it clean...
  18. sirjimalot

    1.4 Ibiza Write-Off to Slightly Different Cupra Build

    Hello, Im back in the SEAT game again, not another cupra but by first SEAT and my first car. Ive done a huge circle and now im back where i started, and i feel better than ever. Right so i was driving an Audi A2 for a few months after passing my test at 17, here it is: Pimpin... So...
  19. 14" steel on Ibiza Sport 100HP?

    Hi! I did a search but I'm not definitely sure about this. I have a 2004 Ibiza Sport, 5 doors, 1.4 petrol with 100hp (74kw), ESP, all disc brakes. I bought it with 205/45 R16 alloys as standard. I now have to buy some winter tires and I would go for the cheap 14" ones but I'm not sure they...
  20. Stainless steel exhaust

    I just got a garage to price me a stainless steel exhaust from the CAT back and was quoted £315. The exhaust is made to fit the car and comes with life time warranty and the sound is built to my spec. Does this sound good or should I go for the Miltek exhaust instead? Any observations...