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  1. Funkyfin2000

    Brake Upgrade

    Hi Guys, Have a Leon Mk1 FR+ and just need new pads. Going to go for the DS2500's and currently have the 288mm set up. When i need new disks i will be giong 305mm? or is it 311mm? can't remember... anyhow will get new carriers for this from vag products for this.. My question is, will...
  2. Question about how can I upgrade my Ibiza TDi brakes

    Hi mates, I'm new here in this forum and I'm from Spain but I've been reading your messages since few months ago. I have a Seat Ibiza TDi with 90HP remaped to 118HP and now I would like to upgrade my front brakes... I have the Ibiza Cupra alloys and I'm finding bigger calipers and bigger discs...
  3. IHI Upgrade??

    Hey guys, newbie alert here! Quick question (the first of many probably!) On the 225 LCR is it possible to just remove and replace the stock turbo with an IHI and remap it then?? Or do all the internals and the FMIC need upgrading to run this turbo?? Is it not simply a swap over operation...
  4. Cupra headlight upgrade, what relay?

    Hey folks just fitted cupra headlights but dip goes off when full beam goes on just done a search and found a post saying to wire up a separate loom and relay to keep the dipped on. well i still have the cordoba cupra my lights came off here so was wondering what position on the fuse...
  5. R32 air intake upgrade

    Hi smoothed my airbox ages ago, bought a green panel filter and was thinking about increasing the air intake ordered some ducting however then noticed someone on here made reference to an R32 DSG intake. Googled it and came up with this thread on UKmkiv's...
  6. ICE Upgrade

    hi all, Looking at upgrading my ice thinking of uprated door speakers, stereo and sub just wondering what people have done to there leons, is it easy to replace the door speakers and what sort of sub they have i was thinking of getting a sub which looked pretty factory standard in the boot...
  7. Upgrade speakers?

    Hi, I'm thinking about upgrading the speakers in my leon. Was just wondering what sort of improvement should I expect while still keeping original headunit. Was thinking of an budget of approx £100, want somthing relatvely basey without using a sub (been there done that when I was younger...
  8. My Turbo Is Dead, Can I upgrade it rather than replace it?

    Hi, I have an Ibiza MK4 TDI130 Sport remaped to 170bhp :) I was so happy with it until tonight as my Turbo went, leaving me stranded in Birmingham City Centre for 3 hours :censored: I have been getting thirsty for more power, and I was wondering if i can get a new PD150 turbo instead of...
  9. Leon fr tdi clutch upgrade

    Has anyone upgraded the clutch in their fr tdi 170ps?
  10. brake upgrade

    anyone know where to buy 312mm carriers? vagparts is shut !
  11. turbo upgrade

    anybody know if the k04 turbo can be fitted in place of a k03 to the 180hp engine with out it being remapped.:confused:
  12. rickyjones1209

    Brake upgrade

    You may have noticed I've posted a few times over the past few days asking for advice. After getting me cupra r on the weekend im wanting it as ready as possible for the nurburgring trip in May!! The brakes at the moment are pretty mint but im thinkin new grooved and drilled discs and pads...
  13. Mk4 Speaker upgrade wiring trouble

    I want to upgrade my front speakers and run them off the standard HU. (for now) My problem is im a little confused by the wiring. I am intending on getting components and just fitting them in the standard positions, using the existing runs of wire. Is it possible to do this without having...
  14. jwfcms

    Turbo upgrade, whats needed?

    What is need to do the biger turbo upgrade and which one is the best to go for the 1.8t LCR. I take it i will need a remap. Turbo is the downpipe different? a different manifold? What about a hybrid turbo would that make much difference, what is the difference between the hybrid and...
  15. k04 turbo upgrade??

    hi guys i have a seat leoncupra with stage 2 gear at the mo. was wondering if anyone could tell me whats needed to fit a k04 turbo and what sort of power you'd get from it?as far as i know you'd need exhaust manifold, injectors and bigger maf?any info would be great. thanks
  16. kyle18uk

    1.4 - Gti brake upgrade

    Hello, happy new year to you all! I have a 1.4 Ibiza, v reg. I want to upgrade my brakes to gti ones, I can get hold of a complete rear axle. But as far as the fronts go what parts would I need? I have 16' wheels on at the mo so what brakes should I go for - 8v or 16v? Any help would be...
  17. Dealer fitted LSD and power upgrade

    Hello just been reading an article in Autocar which states SEAT UK are considering a dealer fitted power upgrade to 300 bhp and LSD to compete against the new Focus RS and to comply with the Dunlop Sport Maxx Cup modifications. No mention of when or how much though !
  18. Ruddmeister

    ICE upgrade to a Mk2 Leon - Help Please...

    I have a friend.........no really I do ;) Anyhow he has a MK2 Leon and was asking me about a little ICE upgrade.... He needs some ICE advice;- Ipod connector to OEM headunit Better speakers So in the spirit of the forum a little checking has been done and the list of suspects...
  19. ibiza_95

    Turbo upgrade time - Dilema - k04 / VF34/ VF28 something else?

    Im now at a point where i want to upgrade what i have which is the standard k03 turbo. I run QPENG Management, but im struggling to decide what to get turbo wise. I can get a full k04 setup including turbo, downpipe, injectors and a new map for roughly 400 notes giving me with the QPENG...
  20. Simon_Peters

    Ipod upgrade

    Afternoon all, I have a 2008 Leon Fr with factory headunit and also the under seat factory ipod lead. I want to know how easy and what parts needed if possible to get the text on the mfd. I am sure I have seen other people with it but not sure of the upgrade path if you already have one...
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