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  1. The Cupra App

    Well I really wanted to change from Tesla to a Cupra, but after seeing all the negative reviews about how shocking tha app is, sorry no way Could I change from the App and functions it has on app it Would drive Me crazy, It’s not rocket Science to get your app up to date with all functionality...
  2. general turbo conversion question

    im wondering if making a 2.0 8v turbo will work in regards to the ecu. will i be able to run it after installing the turbo without remapping the ECU?(will it adjust to make it drivable?) ive got it all planned out; big injectors, T3 turbo and downpipe, oil feed from or to oil cooler to oil...
  3. Altea - General Maintenance - 2.0TDI Sport

    So the Altea's 5.5 year old and hitting 90K, given that VAG diesels seem to be good for 200K + just wondering when and if expenditure for maintenance starts becoming an issue. I have an Impeccable Service History ( every 10K,) In the last 3 months it just seems like I have forked out a shed...
  4. DV opening on part throttle - no N249!

    Hi, I have expierenced this before, but this morning I got more into it than normal. And I really started to think about it as my car's "main" problem!. If I start the car up from cold and get moving, when on part throttle, I sometimes hear the DV opens... like a "Wiiiiish"... If I keep...
  5. LMJ

    General Price Ranges

    This is standard now, I'm not looking for a 2002 Cupra that's sold for £5k for example :p... Just want a general idea of how much I could get 2 - 3 different types of Seat Ibiza Mk3's for, budget of about £1.5 - £2k. First of all - the 1.6 Sport. I know that mileage is an issue - but say...
  6. LMJ

    General Opinions about the Sport.

    What's the general opinions on here on the Seat Ibiza Mk3 1.6 Sport. I've recently started a new part time job, saving up for a car. I have a fund of about £2k - £2.2k atm, and I wouldn't mind a sport 1.6. Been looking in the for sale section, not much about, and I've been snooping about the...
  7. Ibiza mk4 03 plate crunching gears (general)

    Alright , I have a SEAT IBIZA MK4 03 PLATE . On the odd occasion if I am gearing down from 3rd to 2nd or gearing up from 1st to 2nd il accidentally crunch the gears. Now twice recently when i have done this and carried on driving its fine changing gears. HOWEVER after driving for a little...
  8. Viking

    Posting problems in General Off Topic.

    Can't post a new thread, getting: - Fatal error: Allowed memory size of 134217728 bytes exhausted (tried to allocate 4194304 bytes) in /var/www/web1/web/forums/includes/functions_search.php on line 196
  9. General Seat Section?

    I think there should be an extra section, a general Seat section. As some topics apply to owners of all Seats. It will also keep the off topic section well, off topic.
  10. General query over Rear discs/pads on MK4 Ibiza Cupra

    Hey, I have MK4 Ibiza Cupra TDI i've had from new (57). Cars about 25 miles short of 30k so getting serviced shortly. I was warned at the 20k service the rear discs/pads would only last about 8-9k. Just had 2 new tyres fit and they commented saying max of 3k miles left on them. I've had a...
  11. Sunglasses holder and general accessory query

    Hi all, I was thinking about where to store my sunglasses (not that I need them much) and did a search and there was one thread about how someone had installed a Golf sunglasses holder in their Car. Has anyone else also done this as it sounds like a good idea to me? I have found the part...
  12. General Maintainance

    I am looking at maybe putting together a wee post on general maintenance etc for specifically the tdis, although can include petrol engines aswell. What im looking for is things that people dont normally think of, eg not oil changes etc but for example my old vec i had to clean the Idle air...
  13. General Hello and Meetings

    Hello Everyone, I joined the forum last September/October time in await for my Cupra R in November! Since then I have read the forum for any new information on my car and have enjoyed driving my LCR everywhere. At the moment I have 3 main mods that I would like to add to my car: 1) Cruise...
  14. a11y

    Weitec Hicon GT / Ultra GT / general coilover query for Cupra TDI

    Folks, I’ve been looking into coilovers for my Ibiza and can’t afford to spend too much, but on the other hand won’t waste my money on something cheap and nasty. I’m after something for general road use, but the car’s a daily driver hence don’t want a bone-shakingly hard, bouncy ride. But, I...
  15. General Dealer Question

    If a dealer has your car in and let's say it goes in with half a tank of fuel, but when you get it back the fuel light is on should you complain or is that the norm? :shrug:
  16. Honest service and general look over around Leeds

    Hi guys First post here. Does anyone know of a decent, honest garage in or around Leeds that can give me some advice on my 1.9 Tdi. Just need some wheel tracking done and some advice on car health etc. Any advice most welcome Ta Bas
  17. General Crossover Question

    Hi folks, So I have been running my FocalKP's for some time now. However, when I installed them, I noticed that the tweeters did not fit in the door where the original tweeters were. So, I didn't waste a lot of time and just left the original tweeters in there as they sound good enough for...
  18. general question

    I am really interested in buying a leon 20v t. How reliable are these cars? I heard they have the same engine as a golf, Do the also have the same gearbox?
  19. DallanTan

    General Few Questions please....

    ....I will soon to be picking my Yellow Ibiza Mk3 Cupra up but would like to know the following questions if you would all so kindly hjelp me..... 1: Is it possible to fit an aftermarket head-unit without hacking away at the dash? 2: How you would add a subwoofer or amplifier if it is a...
  20. MrBen2k7

    ICE, general help...

    hi guys, i am pretty good at installing ICE did a massive tripple amp 2 sup power cap jobby to my old fiesta... just need a little advice to save me ripping apart my car before i need too.... I got a seat leon 1.4 16v s, 2001 1 - what are the speaker sizes for the front/rear in-door...
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