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  1. Toledo 93 engine upgrade

    Dears, This is echo fom Egypt, I have a seat toledo 93, I want to upgrade the engine, my engine is 1600 cc, carburetor fuel mixer, I want to have a newer model engine, which models' engines could be applied into my car? do the toledo 2000 or 2001 models' injection engines could be applied...
  2. Turbo upgrade what should i expect

    HI there, i have just bought a car and currently it has a KO4 Hybrid on it Forge Front Mount Big Port Manifold 4 Bar FPR 3" downpipe mated to a Milltek with Cone Filter what do you think i should expect. car had 285 on its last rolling road, felt it should have a wee bit more...
  3. EdHorny

    Brake upgrade for Bocanegra - Updated 12/01/10

    Hey peeps, Loving my Bocanegra, but one thing i wish I had was the sport brakes. Now I'm regretting not having that, I think the standard brakes are good but not good enough, I need more stopping power. Anyone know the options I have, I would like an upgrade to Brembo's or equivalent but I'd...
  4. brake upgrade

    hi guys n gals, i have a mk2 leon cupra and im wanting to upgrade my brakes, i would like to put porsche calipers on the front but not sure which ones to go for 4 pot or 6 pots? or which model of porsche caliper? what else would i need? and where could i get them from? any advice would be...
  5. Chassis Upgrade

    Hi all After Eibach replaced my front coilovers when they broke, I decided to go on a bit of a handling mission lol. I have fit the Eibach 25mm ARB kit (front and rear), the coilovers set up properly and 4 wheel lazer alignment. Just ordered a few goodies, bit of a Christmas prezzie...
  6. Seat leon se (110bhp) turbo upgrade

    Hi - i would do to upgrade to a bigger turbo on my car to improve boast etc.. i here it's the 130PD turbo from the fabia Vrs that is compatible. or the 150PD (golf gttdi) turbo with IC? . can somebody advise me on the the type and part number for the turbo required. My Engine code is...
  7. Aimez

    Broken front ARB (collar) what to upgrade too?

    Well had cupra & powerflex wishbone bushes, top mounts, bearings and coilvers fitted at AmD yesterday. They called me to tell my the front ARB collar was broken and they were unable to source a replacement yesterday. I will get my local garage to fit this for me (annoyed as I now have to pay for...
  8. upgrade options

    hi guys i have a 1.4s i want to get more poke out of it but don't want to replace the engine for a 1.8T and have about £200 to £550 to spend what do you sugest
  9. Possible stupid question about 312mm brake upgrade - pads!

    Got all my bits and pieces to go ahead with the 312mm brake upgrade, thanks to a couple of folk on here! Basically I've got the calipers from Leon mk1 180/Golfmk4/TT, and some Ferodo pads. I'm just wondering if I have the correct pads, they are the right size but one of each set of pads has the...
  10. SalSheikh

    Facelift bumper upgrade help

    guys, i currently have a facelift front bumper on my 03 cupra and have managed to get hold of a cupra bumper. i wanted to know if there was a guide that i could follow so it makes it easier for me to change my bumper. the guides i have found so far are for the older bumper only. thanks
  11. Andrewcupra TDI

    brake upgrade

    looking to upgrade my brakes found these on the bay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Audi-312mm-brake-conversion-kit-for-Corrado-Golf-VR6_W0QQitemZ200396254922QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2ea88c2eca any good or shal i get genuine splash guards , i believe my...
  12. Cupra to Cupra R car upgrade, is it worth it???

    Hi all, just thought i'd tap the wealth of knowledge on here. I've currently got a 2001 LC, pretty standard. the only mods are LCR alloys and Ebiach lowering springs (this was only done as one was damaged and they were cheaper than oe ones) I've owned it for nearly 5 years now and although i...
  13. gezmeister

    Induction upgrade

    Been browsing the several different threads about this, didn't want to start another 'panel filter or open cone' debate, seems to be about 50 on every car forum :rolleyes: I want an open cone for increased dump valve noise level, and also induction noise too. For the moment, i think the panel...
  14. Turbo upgrade

    Hi mates What would you recommend when looking at more engine mods??? I have done software, full exhaust, forge DV is in, filter, water methanol ready to be installed, WOT box in and now I need to do a few more changes before I do turbo upgrade. Which is better GT2860 or GT2871? If I go...
  15. Brake Upgrade

    Just installed R32/Cupra 345mm front brake upgrade. Not cheap but a piece of piss. 2 hours both sides start to finish. Will put up piccys/how to soon. And yess they will fit under 17" wheels.
  16. Reccommend me a brake pad upgrade 2.0t FR

    As above, my front pads need replacing, not looking at the discs yet, are there any suitable upgrade pads for general driving taking into account its now stage 1 tuned. Thanks
  17. FR+TDI

    Rubbish brake peddle after upgrade

    Hi, upgraded the Leon brakes today, 312mm front & 256mm vents at the rear. Got the calipers & carriers off a TT225, stripped them, grit blasted them, thoroughly cleaned them, painted them & rebuilt them all with the lovely sticky red rubber grease. Fitted them today with new discs & pads but the...
  18. ibizadoyle

    brake upgrade

    hey fort id have a crack at sorting the brakes so just ordered all ebc pads a brakes a dot 5.1 fluid so just wondering is 1 litre of brake fluid enough? and is it worth the extra wedge upgrading the back brakes? thanks simon
  19. LCR Fog Light Upgrade problem

    Hi All, Ive been on a mission for 3yrs now to upgrade my fog lights as im using HID kit on my main Lights which make my fogs look yellow no-matter which type i use! The HID kit is 6000k and i dont realy want to use a HID kit to match?Any ideas or solutions because the Fog Lights as you guys...
  20. epts2008

    Payday suspension upgrade??

    Right well it's payday in a few days so was thinking of doing a suspension upgrade on my Leon basically I've lowered the car 35mm but it sits slightly higher at the front than the back so I was wondering should I get a set of coilobers and balance the car out or put gas filled shocks on it...
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