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hello firstly, iv got some coilovers and my mate will soon be fitting them to my cupra. While there getting fitted i'm going to change top mounts and bearing. iv been told that ibizas only have top mounts and bearing at the front of the car is this right? secondly, i'm after fitting some...

so, I've just bought myself a black '05 FR TDi150 & very much looking forward to picking it up! Its in excellent condition (apart from a few stone chips but i think these looked worse as the guy had just waxed it so they were white!) I do however have a couple of questions... Its got...

My next service via the stamp book is 24500 miles. But today at just 23000 miles the dash has come up with 700 miles to next service OR 120 days. Now should I stick to the stamp booklet or stick to what the dash is telling me? My car was registered in December 06 so I assume this will be...

I have found that the spare wheel is missing on my "new to me" 03 LCR, after a bit of hunting i've found a couple of people willing to sell me a single wheel, but all seem to be miles away and very expnensive for a wheel with no tyre. I've also found a couple of 18" space saver wheels from...

Question from a newbie, i have tried searching but couldn't find the answer. Can i order Seat parts from VW or Audi dealerships? If so, do the Seat Parts have the same part numbers if you get them from VW Also are the prices the same across dealerships or will they vary depending on...

I am new here. I just got my 03 seat leon 1.9TDi S. I quite like it. But the car make some high frequency noise when acceleration. And the gear 1 and 2 seems not acclerate fast (or we say powerful). Have any idea and suggestion about the noise? A little bit worry that could be serious problem...

I have got a Mk1 Leon SE, it was cheap and it wasn't looked after but only done 52,000 miles but it has a few problems and have some quick questions. Please help. What is the buton thats above/ next to the fuel cap one? (Its missing in mine) How do you get the cup holder next to the...

Hi all, Was just reading Brad's post on modifying his Seat Leon TDi - (http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=167081) and it got me thinking about doing something to my Seat Leon 2002 Tdi 110 SE. My first questions is does anyone have any side skirts, Cupra R front or back bumpers as...

Sold my GTI Edition 30 just days ago and looking to be getting a Leon FR TDI in the next few days the only thing i'm having problems with is the cd player/dash board. Just wondering if anyone has done any interior mods to make it look better/different? Also what can I expect from a...

Just planning my first set of mods, and I'm leaning towards getting: PD160 intake (& smoothed etc.) Green cotton filter Decat & downpipe If I go down this route without a remap, my questions are: How much of a performance increase will I see? How will this affect my mpg? Will I get...

hi people five things, firstly, how is everyone dealing with the tyre squeal that u get when throwing the car into a corner? ive driven a 150cdti astra and not even that sounded like the leon... secondly, after a re-map, how are people dealin with the black smoke/dpf issue, or does that...

hi peeps i need new suspension for my mk3 realy want coilovers but cant decide wat to get ap. fk fully adjustable or weitec ones am realy stuck in between as alot of money to spend just want a nice low smooth ride not harsh or bumpy any help would be great i thought fully adjustable b alot...

Hi guys, my 2nd thread after my introduction, so please be nice :D :lol: I've just bought a 09 plate Leon FR diesel in speed blue, and i want to change a few things, I've had a good search round the sight but tbh it's all gone over my head :lol: :confused: I'm looking to change the...

Right iam finally going to order my new car at the weekend (facelift cupra), i have decided that i want it in candy white.....Thats all well and good i here you say! my question is on optional extras, bluetooth is a must but i cant make my mind up weather or not to add the xenons lights? are...

Hi All, Been a while since I've been on the forum. Looking at getting a 03 reg Cupra 20VT. Just wondered what people thought of ownership, what are they like to live with MPG-wise. Also, any idea on what to look out for when I go view one... any faults? Cheers, Nuts

Hi I have had my LCR now for a while and unfortunately work commitments have me traveling far to far for a petrol and I am going to have to go to the smoky world of diesel yet again. I wanted to see what peoples opinions on my car would be, its a 2003 Leon Cupra R with 52,000 miles usual R...

Hi Guys I've moved house and with it had to move my Ibiza 16V for the first time in 18 months so obviously after that much neglect it needs some TLC and now I've started I've got the bug again. First off I had to change the rocker seal and as some of you long term members may remeber that...

hi all ive got the leon fr tdi 150 im thinking about chipping it but have heard mixed reviews.whats the best chip to put on the car and are the 150's known the wreck cam shafts once chipped also because of the extra boost will i need new boost and intercooler pipes

Hi there, Just had cambelt/tensioners, fuel filter and front ARB bushes fitted today. For some reason the car pulls abit better and abit more responsive? Maybe the fuel filter was clogged? Or can an old stretched belt effect performance in this way? Anyway I'm pleased :) Only charged...

I'm looking to change most of my hoses in the leon. Apart from getting the lengths correct and the diameter. Does shape really come into it? For example a breather hose has a slight bend in the pipe or is it like this to stop any rubbing? If so can anyone show me an example of engine bay of a...