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Before people start saying just buy a Cupra... 1. Im heading to University this year so for the next 3 years, petrol will be expensive for me, so im staying with a 1.4! 2. I only passed my driving test nearly 3 years ago so insurance on a 1.8 vt Cupra is going to be expensive for a Uni...

Hello all! I'm thinking about getting into this detailing lark, it looks like something I could get into and really appreciate. I've rear guides and peoples experiences and to be honest I find it a bit daunting! Is there anywhere on here I can find a beginers guide and also a list of...

Im after a picture of an FR/Cupra next to a non sporty ibiza :lol: i want to see if there is actually a difference in height between them. and is the suspension from an FR going to be better than whats on my SE at the moment?

Hi, Recently purchased a 2001 Leon TDi 110... I'm looking for some help on some cost effective options on how to increase the power output slightly. I've researched a few different remaps and tuning boxes etc, anyone know what a realistic limit on this engine is without having to do loads...

Hi i have recentley fitted a new Alpine headunit to my LCR along with a kenwood 1000watt amp and a pioneer sub. I had a similar set up in my last car, everything is wired up correctly etc. The problem i am having is when i turn the system to over half way, which is not very loud, the car...

Has anyone out there fitted any of the following and do they have any tips on whether they fit OK and how easy are they to fit please? VW Golf Mk5 rear wiper Does it fit and does it work? Honda S2000 radio aerial Is the base the same size as the standard Seat aerial stalk and does it fit...

Just picked up a new head unit for my Mk2 Ibiza. Got the factory fitted unit out but now sure where to go from here. There are a lot of wires and nowhere to connect them... Is there a guide anywhere online on how to fit head units in Mk2's? Been searching for a while but haven't found...

I've been following the various threads over recent months about using NOS, propane etc on TDIs. What I don't fully understand is how this fits in with ECU mapping. Am I right in thinking the ECU is mapped to assume NOS and/or propane is always in use ? If so - what happens if you run...

I'm looking for a basic sub and amp which will do the job to provide some bass on top of the standard LCR stereo system. I've already got a new HU which improved the sound quality from the standard speakers no end - but need bass to set it off. Will an active box, a la this do, or are they...

Anyone sick of me yet :) ? I am looking at a component/amp bundle for car audio which I was kindly directed to by RobbyM. The bundle in question was: http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/blaupunkt-velocity-component-p-5706.html and coupled with this...

HI All, I basically want to start to learn to do my own servicing. I can change the oil, oil filter, air panel at the back right of the engine compartment. How can I find the fuel filter? Is this easy to change? Also are there any more filters etc that need doing? Any advice is very...

Unfortunately the best I could do yesterday was one from VW, still same group so not too bad I hope. I was booked to start looking after a new Golf which was delivered a couple of days ago, as this was the 4th new car from the same dealer I said it shouldn't need machining as the others were...

Right Ive got a light I wish to wire into the headlight switch. The light has 2 wires to it, the question is 'how'?:)

Just made a little pic with some basic bits labeled up for people who don't as i sometimes its tricky to indentify them from descriptions. EGR valve MAF etc http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/redcupratdi/enginelabeled.jpg and a pic of Jordon we saw today...

I just fitted my self an Uprated DV that i bought off Ebay it looks just like a Forge 007p but without the branding for my MKIV Golf. However, it only comes with one spring. It really doesn't make much more noise than the standard bosch one. I think it might not be opening? What is peoples...

hi appologies if this is in a sticky somewhere but i have a few pretty basic questions...... what ET is best for non-cupra diesel ibiza's? what size aftermarket wheels would be best? how much roughly does servicing cost & how often? how easy is it to fit cupra bumpers to a non-cupra...