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  1. General maintenance Handy things to know about your Ibiza MK5

    I keep looking through threads on this site and finding ouy loads of handy things about my ibiza. Thought it would be handy to have a place to put anything you find out. I was thinking things like the wiper service mode, coming home headlight function, the little button on the bottom of 1 of...
  2. McCann87

    Car Washing Tips

    What to use? Current setup is just hosepipe, bucket + the dreaded sponge of death :ban: Have a jet washer, but its quite powerful and took the wheel weights off last time :( although that was probably my own fault! What attachments should i use with my jet wash? Are foam lances worth...
  3. Invisible

    Tips for removing Engine Covers! Argh

    I don't think I have ever had a car where it takes me so long to change the air filter, this should be a 5 minute job!! Admittedly I am being a bit cautious. Ive freed the hoses, unplugged the MAF connector and all ready to be removed un-restricted and all ive been told is pull the engine...
  4. thePHILosipher

    Exhaust Tips and Alloys

    Gave me car a damn good scrub up today using a bit of turtlewax and then a whole host of autoglym products results i have to say are bloody stunning But i as much as the autoglym clean wheels did a grand job on the wheels there is some yellowish staining on the spokes of the wheels (probably...
  5. Any tips for Brake and disc replacement

    Hello there I am new to the site and so far have found it very helpful. I got a quote from dealer to replace the front pads and discs on my 2001 leon cupra and they wanted £250!!. I have decided to take on the challenge myself and wanted to know if there is anything i should know or any...
  6. Tips for a potential new owner!

    Hi all, Ive been looking at a 55 reg Leon FR TDI today and was wondering if you could give me a few pointers. Are these cars reliable and do they suffer from any common faults. The car is priced at 8995 from the most reputable dealer in my county and had fsh and 12 months...
  7. heatfan8

    Exhaust tips

    Hi guys, I have done a search, but cant find my answer! I am after an exhaust tip that looks standard and subtle. I have just upgraded my tdi to have cupra facelift bumpers and it looks pants now! I am going to chop the rear box out and replace it with a small section of pipe in its place...
  8. Earthing pin 14, Any tips?

    Basically i have just purchased this: Ebay Item Id: 370228816502 Which allows me to connect an AUX lead into my 2003 ALANA Stereo which HAS the CD6 button, now i managed to dig up an old thread about this, and it says i have to earth pin 14 on the rear of the stereo.. Now the blue...
  9. Dougy

    Fitting FMIC - any tips

    Hey guys Going to try and fit my FMIC tomorrow that i got off a write off ibiza Never done one before and was wondering if their are any guides or tips that people have. How long should it take? Looks like a universal one but are there any bits that are going to make me want to take a...
  10. bigfella_V5

    Shall be changing the clutch on the Arosa soon - tips?

    Have done a clutch on a Citroen AX a while back. We did it without removing the box itself, but just by splitting the engine and box - is this possible with the Arosa? I've misplaced the alignment tool - are they absolutely necessary? Also, are any of the bolts single use? Anything we...
  11. jasont87

    Newbie in search for tips and advice

    Hi all, Im still a newbie to the site, but very happy ive finally got my hands on my ride, its a 1.6 5 door in lumina orange, im looking to have the rims sprayed in gloss black, been quoted £150 for all 4 wheels and perhaps the wing mirrors in black too, but seeking advice on headlights and...
  12. mymorph

    tips on removing rear bumper if any?

    about to swop over the rear bumper,:help: just wondering if any1 had any tips before i begin...
  13. NickLCR

    Extra Tips for Red LCR

    I've always been sort of into detailing, will often spend the whole day every month giving it a good polish and wax. All I want now is a decent glaze for that extra deep shine. My process at the moment is; Rinse Snowfoam Rinse Wash Rinse Dry Super Resin Polish (either 1 or 2 coats)...
  14. AmD tips?

    dose any one no what make AmDs tips are i got it in my heads that they are forge :think: or is it there own make one?? :confused: thanks in advance Dave :D
  15. matylad

    Piper - Rusty Tips??

    Im looking for some feedback on the Piper rusty tip problem. I ordered and fitted my cat back system 2 weeks ago, when I washed the car this weekend I noticed that tip was starting to rust. I thought this problem had been sorted out? I phoned Piper yesterday to find that Gary has left the...
  16. tips on adding things(mods) to interior??

    hi, just could do with some tips as to modifying my interior of my ibiza.. thanx
  17. Tips On Modifying My Ibiza s 1.4

    Hi, Ive had my ibiza s 1.4 for about a year naw and have always loved the way it looks. but always wanted it to look like a cupra! just wanted tips on how to do it the easiest way? cant yet get a cupra as im only 19 and wouldnt afford the insurance :( Would be very grateful if any1 could help...
  18. Cupra20

    Engine Removal Hints and Tips Needed

    Has anyone got any tips on removal of the engine as i'm doing it this weekend and wondered if there was anything that could help me do it any special tools etc plus am i right in saying the lifting points are on the left hand side(pulley side) of the head onthe front and one near the charge...
  19. cleaning tips

    I have a black leon and im finding it difficult to clean. Im always removing scratches and swirls. At the min im using maguires scratch x remover for the scratches and autoglym super reisn polish to bring it up but im still not getting the deep gloss im after. Im more of a hands on person and...
  20. R plate Ibiza GTi. It's the 8v version - Hints & tips please?

    Well I'm in need of alot of help really. I have recently aquired an R plate Ibiza GTi. It's the 8v version and I see alot of people calling it "Cupra Sport". I have no geinuine knowledge concerning the Ibiza and would like some tips, hints and info so I can actually tell people exactly what it...
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