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Fitting a front upper strut bar is not that hard and can be done easily at home. Steering feels more direct and there is a little less body roll. I bought a red TA Technix front upper strut bar, which is quite cheap at around 50-60 euros. But unfortunately, it has a little fitment issue with...

Hi Folks I'd like to add an aftermarket amplifier (amp) and it would go under the passenger seat. I have a few questions though: 1) Has anybody undertaken this before? Does our forum have a thread I could use as I used the search button and couldn't find a build guide 2) Could anybody...

Hi Guys & Gals, Today I fitted a strut brace to my Leon. It was real easy to do and took around 15 - 20 minutes. You don't need major mechanical skills to do this, just some tools. The tools I used were: 13mm sockets, 3/8 ratchet, 1/4 inch ratchet, a 1/4 inch driver and a 13mm spanner. Torque...

Hi guys & gals, Another guide for you today for a convenience feature more than anything. This used to come standard, but then Seat changed it to only come with the 'Winter' pack. However, it can be retrofitted! So I will show you how to do this yourself. For this job you are going to need some...

Hi guys and gals, I recently fitted a BlackVue dashcam to my pride and joy, figured I'd show you how I did it in case someone needs any help. Depending on what kind of kit you've brought, you can skip some of this guide. I purchased a BlackVue DR900 series which comes with both a front and rear...

Hi everyone, I have a set of new lowering springs for my cupra 265 in the mail, and was wondering if should tackle the install with the help of a friend. We have tools, some experience with other cars, but no access to a lift, just jack and stands, and have never worked on any MQB based car...

I've finally got round to getting a set of HIDs which I'm fitting at the weekend. I thought I'd check I've got it right in my head before I give it a go, is this right: ? It looks pretty straight forward which is why I think I'm missing something. I had a look through the FAQ but some of...

i have just finished installing my HID Kit 6000k with Slim ballasts i would just like to say to anyone thinking of completing this mod that it is very easy. with the leon setup, its litterally 2 wires to connect only. the difference in light is huge, i cant wait till tonight to check em...

hi guys after some help from all of you, i have managed to source a HID kit i was going to wait till next week before i install it but, well you know how it is, i need to get it done like now!!!!!! ive worked it all out and just need help with identifying the positive and negative, both...

anyone know how to fit them? i like them since i have pre facelift one ><

could anyone please post a guide/parts needed and links for a custom/ebay fmic install on a leon cupra please id like to see a individual thread on this, either twin pass or single pass and costs and how to fit etc big ask i know but theres tons on lcr single pass love to see how youve...

Hi there, i have just bought a 2001 ibiza sport 1.6 with the built in radio heater control unit, after some thought i have decided im going to create a complete instal from stratch as it there wasnt a stereo there to begin with, Obviously mounting the headunit somewhere different, what my real...

Hi, Was wondering if anyone can help me, in the not too distant future I will be upgrading my standard headunit in my 05 plate Ibiza Cupra tdi. I will be installing a single DIN JVC head unit, was wondering what leads, fascia adapters etc. I would need, part numbers if people have them would...

With abit of time on my hands I finally got round to installing the LED lights I bought in the summer, to act as additional reversing lamps. I reverse down an unlit access road 4-5 times a week and as it's narrow I wouldn't mind seeing abit more. After some looking and thinking I decided to...

OK. Decided to upgrade the sound system in my Leon Cupra R. Misses has a CTR and the sound from that just pees all over my Leon so decided to replicate. She has a Alpine amp and just some rear parcel shelves. All that her amp is powering is the rear parcel shelf speakers. However her head...

Hi guys, I bought the BSH Catch Can kit as part of the group by on mk5golfgti.com. I received the kit on Saturday and got a chance to fit it last night. It was straight forward enough to fit, just like any other Golf GTI/Octavia VRS guide, but in order to fit the bracket to support the can...

Had an Pioneer F900BT installed but i've got a couple of problems with the radio: 1 - AM radio has no reception at all. If i manually tune to the freqency for 5 live there's something very faint through the fuzz. 2 - FM radio isn't too strong either. It often loses Radio 1 completely...

Hi peeps! Although I haven't actually got an Ibiza yet, I've always been one for forward planning and I'm looking to upgrade the standard ICE kit once I've got it. At the minute I've got two plans: Plan 1: Head unit (DAB, iPod connection & MP3 CD) Front components (6.5") Rear full range...

Managed to pick one of these up second hand. Am I right in thinking I need the following: Nav Unit Fascia Surround Ipod Cable CANBUS adapter for Seat CANBUS adapter for Pioneer Anything else I need before getting my friendly fitter to come around?

Firstly some pics of the car... The PC is as follows: AMD 64 Gigabyte GA-K8N51GMF motherboard 512Mb Corsair PC3200 memory 320GB 2.5" SATA HDD Nvidia 6100 on board video BU-353 GPS M2-ATX power In the dash is a Linitx 7" touch monitor fabbed into the double DIN...