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  1. Another engine conversion thread!

    Okay, I asked a few questions about the VR6 conversion a while ago. I have since had a re-think. I now want to do a 1.8T conversion. This means I have to ask all you lovely people about parts etc. Basically, I know the engine will bolt straight in but I don't really know much about much when...
  2. Another FR ride quality thread

    I just wondered, as far as it's possible, could anyone here with fsds on their FR describe in a percentage the improvement in ride quality you get with the Konis? I only ask as I'm trying to work out whether it's worth me upgrading. I'm having a hard time adjusting to the new car and unable to...
  3. Jamie P

    Boot interior light -Where?

    Guys, bonjour, this is doing my head in now, i have no boot interior light, and for some reason, i cant locate where it once was... Ideas on a postcard... Also anyone know the size bulb? 38mm?! Thanks, Jamie.
  4. Cowie

    (Another blue smoke thread)

    I've read through the other threads about guys having oil probs but can't seem to see any with the same issue as i'm having right now.Basically,the car(180T LC) is using a fair amount of oil,prob topped up a litre or so this last month,no leaks i can see,and only way i know it's losing oil is...
  5. meltonlad

    deleted thread WHY ???

    i just put on a thread about an ebay ad selling cambelt change at £249 from a audi dealer covers all 4 cly engines and i thought it was a good price and would benifit some of you peeps but it got deleted !!!! but why its a service that we could use and was a good price
  6. CJRamze

    Flip Key Thread

    Seeming though I'm incapable of doing ANYTHING correctly recently I've managed to buy two flip keys. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290343489386&ssPageName=ADME:B:BCA:GB:1123#ht_500wt_1182 That one which on reflection looks like its been raped and is not in good...
  7. emerbency window down thread !

    Hi, hoping someone out there. :) just got in the car, started up, flicked both window switches to fully up as habit, my left hand window shot down, and wont go back up again. the motor definitely still works (just took panel off) but when it tries to go up i can hear what can describe as soft...
  8. White_Lady_170

    My Candy White Leon FR Tdi Progress Thread * Map tweak 25/09/10*

    I thought it was about time i did a running commentary on the mods that have taken place over this last while. For those of you that haven't seen, here are a few of the car the way she came from the dealer Before i picked the car up i had the following done - FR grey wing...
  9. Nath.

    Another wheel colour thread

    I have the 18's as in my sig pic. 2 of them were a little kerbed when I bought the car even though it only had a couple of k miles on the clock :shrug: Anyway I got the dealer to refurb them as part of the PX deal and they looked OK on the day I collected the car. After a few washes I can...
  10. Mk3 Ibiza cupra (Ko3 Hybrid Build thread)

    Seems as though my other thread has vanished :lol: so... we reminder of my car... 20vt, forge cooler, star map. yada yada :lol: copied from FCN... Well its taken all this time for the project to finally begin due to a problem with the car using coolant every other...
  11. Does anyone know thread size on (m12) wheel bolts for k1

    Any help would be appreciated
  12. Cupra oil/coolant top-up?

    EDIT: Definitive answer is 5w-30 fully synthetic My cupra needs some oil, I have searched on what oil I require but there is no real answer, especially for low mileage cupras. So I have decided to make this thread to get an answer once and for all for both low and higher mileage...
  13. Chino's Ibiza FR 20VT - 7.5 years on...

    ENGINE. Ramair Induction Kit Newsouth Power Gasket APR R1 Diverter Valve Forge Silicone TIP Forge Silicone Throttle Hose Creations Motorsport Silicone DV Hoses Assorted Silicon hose upgrades Awesome Breather Hoses Milltek Downpipe & Sports Cat Milltek Catback Exhaust Seat Sport FMIC Forge FMIC...
  14. jase20vt

    well ive had the cupra since march and ive not started a thread

    iv posted this thread over on the pug forums i use hence saying what wheels are off, any i cant be arsed rewriting :lol: well iv not posted any pics for a while. since owning the leon the pennies have been up n down with me bein made redundant again :angry: so since march it had a forge 007p...
  15. Setting up coilovers?

    Hi all. Want some advice about setting up my coilovers. Now, on the rear both springs are just sat on the bottom plate with no adjusters, so not much I can do there. On the front, what is the best way to set them up? When we fitted them, we just did both sides the same number of...
  16. Martin_DSG

    New build thread

    Ok, the old one was a little all over the place and messy. Lets start afresh. In the begining. Then. Painted the callipers Painted the wheels. Black side repeaters with chrome bulbs. Bee sting aerial, silver rings painted red. Pipercross induction kit. SCN sticker.
  17. sorry but its a thread about the connects2 ipod adaptor

    some of you may flame me for asking this but i have been scanning the forum now for about an hour for a soloution, however there is so much conflicting and technical info on here that someone who has not ownded a seat for a while just gets confused...:cry: basically, i have an iphone 3g. i...
  18. turbo009

    Not another forge thread

    This one might go to the scrappy,but can someone please post a pic up of their forge 007p in reverse on a standard tip please. Much appreciated thanks.
  19. Another whats it worth thread!

    Sorry but I just need to know what people would value my gti at; 99 Ibiza gti 8v 103k bodywork and interior average dewipered,catback exhaust and mk3 cupra alloys runs fine 6 months tax 3 monmths mot Any ideas? I was thinking around £700? thanks
  20. MarkWales

    My Black Magic Mk1 LEON Cupra TDI index in 1st post

    thought I should make a start before the modding bug takes over too much and my leon becomes unrecognisable as I bought it Engine Bay: Prospeed Cat Back Exhaust system with DE CATCarbonio Cold Air Intake Millers DPS4 / ECO MAX New Pancake Pipe New Boost pipe from EGR New n/s lower...
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