fitting

  1. Cupra_R04

    fitting exhaust

    Hey guys finally got all my exhaust parts replaced that were damaged so question is what silicone do i put inbetween flanges. Blueflame said they dont use gaskets due to faces and that its just a silicone. thanks in advance mark
  2. Fitting head unit question

    Hi I'm currently trying to fit my head unit to my new Leon mk1. I've removed the standard head unit and the central dash trim. I fit the little cage into the slot but I cant fit the central trim back on as it gets in the way of cage. I can't leave it without the cage as it would just be...
  3. Calum's K03's Ibiza! VT mounts here and new pictures!

    Engine Brand new K03s from Turbo Dynamics Revo Stage 2 Blueflmae downpipe and decat Miltek Cat back exhaust with centre silencer removed G60 flywheel and VR6 clutch Jetex FR-07008 Filter Universal intercooler painted gloss black Custom charge pipe painted black with blue silicone hoses...
  4. Traction Control light on after fitting Forge TIP (Mk3 Cupra)

    Fitted it all up and when the engine lights come on all go off but this one? Car runs fine and is boosting to 15 but the light just wont go out even if i push the button. Did a search and found some posts saying could be the maf? Cheers
  5. Problem after fitting new ECU

    Hi All, My dad has a 1998 Ibiza 1.0. His ECU was fried so he bought another off ebay. Now the immobiliser seems to be shutting the engine down on start up. Any ideas how to get round this? Cheers William
  6. nuts

    Leon MK1 Fabia Wiper fitting problem.

    Hi All, Got my Fabia wiper through today. Just been to fit it and the thread doesn't seem to fit. It doesn't match up to the existing one. Any ideas? Would be great if I could get a quick response whilst its off. Cheers, Dave
  7. kineticz

    Can't hear DV since fitting FMIC and turbo?

    For some reason the Turbosmart DualPort Kompact can't be heard now since the FMIC and ko3s have been fitted? Any ideas why? :confused: The engine does however make a nice whistle sound and gets higher pitch when I put the throttle down which I can only assume is air sucking through the pipes...
  8. fitting HID's

    hello! had a read on the other HID lights threads and little confused about how to fit them. I've bought a set of bi xenon hid lights off ebay so i have dipped and full beam hid instead of just dipped as I drive lot of unlit country roads so need full beam as well really. how do I fit them...
  9. Aimez

    spacers fitting help

    Okay I think maybe I am just really stupid as no one else has ever asked this but how the heck to they go on I am confused?! Taken me best part of an hour to get my wheel of the hub (fused on) so not exactly happy when I started to put them on and something seems wrong.:think: I bought the...
  10. Cupraken

    Fitting Eibach Sportlines

    Spent a couple of hours in the drizzle yesterday fitting new springs, hope this helps..... Before: After: The car's dropped 15mm front and 40mm rear but I would expect it to settle another 5-10mm as the springs settle into the rubbers. Maybe a couple of 10mm wheel spacers on rear? Tools...
  11. fitting s3 seats in!!!!

    hi i have bought s3 recaro interior, fitted the backseats which were a piece of cake! however the fronts are electric and heated, what do i need to do to fit them in??? any help appreciated!!!
  12. james walker

    track rod end fitting guide?

    hi guys, can anyone help with a guide on replacing track rod ends steering feels alittle loose, want to replace a dodgy cv joint and track rod ends. afaik the rod ends have been on car for 90k so are overdue. cv joint im okay with, done a few before, never done a track rod end. parts...
  13. SteveTDCi

    Fitting Lowering Springs

    Has anyone on here fitted a set themselves on a Cupra ? just interested on how easy it is.
  14. Fitting LCR front bumper onto a standard

    i've a mk1 1.6 Leon, i and i want to fit a LCR pre-facelift bumper on, is it just a straight swap or a bit more difficult? and some info on extra bits i would need would great, thanks.
  15. Cruise control fitting instructions

    Hello all :help: Second post here. I've just received a retrofit cruise control kit from Kufatec this week, but unfortunately they haven't made any manual for the Seat Ibiza Mk4 yet. Therefore I hope that some of you wise guys can help me out, I fitted one of their kits to a Audi A6 some...
  16. Fitting fr bumpers to a TFSI Sport?

    Hi all! I know DanGB has fitted a front fr bumper to his sport! What exactly apart from the bumpers do i need to fit the front and rear fr versions? I love my leon but it looks a little too standard tbh! Cheers!
  17. fitting bypass resistors

    right people i bought resisitors couple off months ago did attempt them but could trust myself lol electrics. so i took them off and lost them in garage . so i went out and bought another 4 can anyone give me anytips on how to put them in ect. cut plugs off/ leave plugs on and push wires in. as...
  18. Fitting upper strut brace

    I bought one of those alloy strut braces for Germany and thinking of fitting it this weekend, I'm guessing I'll need 4 x M10 bolts about 40mm long?, 8 washers & 4 nylock nuts, whats the best type to buy stainlees steel? any where I can get them cheap?
  19. Suchley

    is there a spring fitting guide?

    Is there one round? im about to get a set of lowering springs off of a cupra, 60/40 drop one will they fit? two has any one written a guide at all and finnially is it hard?
  20. s1l3nc3r

    Fitting my ap coilovers...

    Right im half way through at the moment, got the rears done easy was not the word because it was more simple than that. straight swap in and out...:lol: The fronts not so good so far i cant get the bolts that hold the strut by the brake disc to move sprayed a load of wd40 on them but they...
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