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  1. spudboy6

    First 10% of brake pedal feels soft after total fluid loss

    Good evening all. I’m having some issues with my brake system but i can’t decide if it’s all in my mind or not , In the workshop at the moment i have a mk1 Audi TT on hand with only 30.000 miles on the clock to compare this to and it feels similar but I’m sure my pedal is worse than the TT and...
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    Cupra r brembo brake line routing

    Does anybody have any photos showing which way they have their brake lines routed on their cars with brembos Mine used to go through the drop links and this don’t look right to me . Anybody got any photos braided or standard hoses so I can get them right as it bugs me . Sent from my...
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    Can you fit LCR bolt style shaft hubs to cupra shafts with hub nuts ?

    Hi all , weird one I know hear me out I’m doing front end swap so whole lot subframe arms rack hub the lot My new lcr set up uses bolt in drive shafts instead of the older style hub nut shafts , Now my car currently has hub nut shafts , what’s my best options ? 1- Change cv joints on my...
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    Can you fit LCR bolt hubs with Cupra shafts with the 12 sided nuts

    Hi all , weird one I know hear me out I’m doing front end swap so whole lot subframe arms rack hub the lot My new lcr set up uses bolt in drive shafts instead of the older style hub nut shafts , Now my car currently has hub nut shafts , what’s my best options ? 1- Change cv joints on my...
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    Ambient lighting colour

    Hi all I have a new Ateca fr I’ve noticed that when you change the ambient colour lighting in the doors it leaves the footwell and wireless phone charger area white Is it possible to code this in so you can make them red t match what I have the doors set on ?
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    Really odd intermittent knock can be felt in the floor driving me insane !

    I’ve got this knock I’ve been chasing it for about 6 months now and can’t seem to sort it . It’s mainly when reversing and turning , can be left or right but usually left , Sometimes on a track day when heavy breaking into a corner it can be heard then as well Intermittent can go days...
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    Smoke from exhaust on warm idle , turbo failing ?

    I just drove home from town and left the car idling on the drive , I could smell burning oil and saw the smoke coming out the exhaust . Not sure what colour to describe it as but is burning oil Not lost and water and no signs of head gasket going . I’m thinking this is an early sign of...
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    Do you need a spring seat when fitting lowering springs

    Quick question I currently have coilovers and want to change them as really bad quality , with the coilovers you have the adjustable rear spring seat fitted in the rear beam When fitting a shock and spring fixed lowering kit do you still need the adjustable spring seat or can the spring go...
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    Who’s had a LSD supplied and fitted ?

    whos had a LSD fitted to their 6 speed 02M I’m looking for recomendations for supply and fit for a lsd to go in my car also rough costs So far had a quote from AMD Essex for circa £1400 all in . Anybody found a better deal than this ?
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    Making K04 turbo mate a K03S system

    Evening all, I have got hold off K04 turbo . My car has a K03s on it but I have a full milltek exhaust system 3” downpipe sport cat and non res all the way after , I either need a downpipe that will mate up to my milltek centre pipe or an adaptor I’ve seen a adaptor online that makes...
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    Best places for forged engine parts?

    People who have forged their own engines . Where did you buy your rods from , Looking to forge a spare engine but found max speeding rods cheap but cheap normally doesn't last long and then see I.E. which are a fortune So what have you all used in your builds and where from ?
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    Who else's wheel catches their coilover or just me ?

    For a while now I've been pondering this issue, My front wheels are 18" 8J and ET35 The adjustment ring on the coilover sit extremely close to the tyre , they don't touch but it's probably only 1mm and that's worrying ! I'm also on 5mm spacers and can rub the arch on tight roundabouts...
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    Bulb failure warning on dash no bulbs out !

    Hi guys , I've got a Leon with tech pack , It's got the bulb failure warning up on the dash, I've checked with vcds and no faults logged, Changed every single bulb. Been to an auto electrical specialist can't fault it Been back to main dealer and they can't fault it either , Has...
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    Anybody tried meganne 225 brembo calipers ?

    I've been looking for a front brembo conversion for the cupra , On eBay the meganne 225 calipers can be had very cheap , anybody tried to fit them with any success ?
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    intermittent non start

    ive got another leon/toledo i bought to rob some parts off it for mine as it was higher spec , auto rain sensing wipers , rear dim mirror , double din , powerfold mirrors ect ect when i bought the car it was a non runner , i noticed fuel pump not priming when opening the drivers door ...
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    what cage is needed when replacing satnav for double din

    Im replacing my standard factory SAT NAV unit for a head unit that's double din , when replacing does the dash still use a metal double din metal radio cage or do you need to get any fitting accessories to fit it all ? Only asking as noticed not many double sins come with a cage thanks guys :)
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    When changing bottom ball joints where to set hub

    Once you've installed new lower arms and new ball joints where the best place to set the adjustment on the three bolts , I've always pulled the hub out as far as possible some say central , Just want to get it somewhere close until I get my new tyres and wheel alignment next week Thanks
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    Is there meant to be a cruise control light ?

    I just retro fitted the cruise control and it's fully working :) Just wondering should there be a cruise control light on the dash as I don't have one but system is working fine ,
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    Who's got a tow bar?

    I'm looking at getting a tow bar for my seat Toledo 2003 1m , Anybody got pics of the rear of the car and showing how and where you've cut the bumper ? Thanks
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