alloy

  1. Gib83

    Alloy Wheel Advice

    When I was cleaning my car this weekend and cleaning the alloys I noticed that the inside surface of the wheel, after being cleaned, felt grainy and wasn't as smooth as I thought it should have been. Now i'm assuming this is down to the grit and brake dust that collects on them, but they are...
  2. Pro Alloy and Standard Inlet pipe?

    HI all the guy I bought my car from has a PA FMIC fitted I realised the other day that it has black samcos for the FMIC running all round except for one pipe it is the pipe which feeds from the FMIC onto the inlet manifold - still the horrible standard Seat flexible one and it also...
  3. original cupra alloy

    hi all just wondering if anyone knew a place that sell's the origanl cupra alloy's?
  4. Nick_J

    56 plate FR alloy wheel paint

    Hi I have a small scratch on one alloy which is not worth refurbing as it has only taken the siver paint off, is there anywhere apart from my local wheel refurb garage that I could source a small amount of the silver paint to patch it up. Cheers Nick
  5. porsche alloy wheels

    has anyone put a set of porsche alloy wheels on a leon? if so wot is required? as i am interested in putting some on. i have an 04 plate leon cupra tdi 150
  6. Do rs4 audi / Porsche alloy wheels fit?

    hi was wondering do the new rs4 audi alloy wheels fit on the mk1 cupra tdi or does anyone kno if the porsche alloys fit?
  7. mintyWRX

    Alloy Manufacturers

    I'm looking around for alloys, I see options from Team Dynamics, ACE, OZ, Fox, Monza, Konig, Wolfrace - what are the best bang for buck and which should I steer well clear of ?
  8. Repair of kerbed alloy

    Anyone got experience - good or bad - of getting Cupra standard 18" alloys repaired? [Don't ask - going through a b*******er of a width restriction in the dark when new to the car] :cry::cry:
  9. Ad Lav

    MK4 Ibiza - What Alloy Wheels Fit Archive!

    Can we make this sticky?? :) With so many people asking what wheels fit, what size, offset and tyre sizes etc etc, thought it would be an idea to make a thread! If you have non-standard wheels please post a picture of the wheels on the car and state size, width, offset and tyre size used...
  10. Andy.P

    painting alloy wheels?

    just bought a black ibiza n was thinkin bout gettin da alloys coloured in a dark grey.any1 no where to get this done?and if its just a spray paint job?
  11. 17" FR Alloy Refurb

    Hi, Scuffed my front alloy really bad last nite on a curb, gutted! :-( Does anyone know any wheel refurb places around the halifax / west yorks area? Any idea on how much it should cost? Cheers Adam
  12. Jonny

    Alloy Wheel Questions...

    I really like big chunky alloys, like the RS6 style... but loads of people have them, and I want to be a bit different. ;) I have considered replacing my LCR alloys with a set of OZ Canyon ST's... However, I've since seen these... :drool: They're MRR HR-2 wheels... still...
  13. Alloy refurb in Edinburgh

    Hi all, I'm looking to upgrade my standard 17" Cupra alloys to a set of 18" LCR alloys. However, I'd also like to get them refurbished and finished in something like black / smoked chrome. I think these would look awesome on my platinum Cupra. Does anyone know of anyone who offers...
  14. Leon Cupra Alloy Wheels

    Hi, Not a Seat owner but a friend of mine has bought a Skoda and is looking for a set of Leon Cupra wheels for it. (Links to the style and two colours below) Does anyone know of a second-hand source, retailer other than Seat or an aftermarket alternative that closely resembles these rims...
  15. Alloy Help

    So....I have vista and my fujifilm digital camera doesnt work to download pics so I cant show you all the new and cool stuff I have done to my beautiful cupra... I have lowered her 25mm just springs, put a BMC airfilter on, dump valve, short shifter, RS6 alloys, front splitter, Blueflame...
  16. help with fitting pro alloy intercooler!?!?!?

    hi guys , i bought the huge pro alloy intercooler after buying the ihi kit. however , i believe it was meant to come with fitting instructions? well it never , so decided to crack on anyway:doh: i have it all mounted behind the crash bar, the simple pipework fitted. but got lost when i got...
  17. googies

    Alloy Scuffed!!

    :cry: I scuffed my alloy today, some clown in a banged up estate escourt wouldnt move up in traffic to let me turn left, moved up a wee biit and me the silly arse squeezed in and the noise started!! not too bad will post a picture tomorrow in day light. Request for refurb in N.Ireland!
  18. thebeno

    Failed MOT dented alloy

    Hello all, Car failed MOT yesterday, left front alloy (had for 4 months) had a big dent in, guess I must have hit a pot hole, tyre is ok, no air leaking but the inside of the rim is dented. Can I get this repaired? The chap said being alloy it may smash if they hit it out!! Any...
  19. Alloy Wheel Help

    Hi I'm getting 18's for my leon when it arrives next month. What stud pattern and offset do I require? Thanks
  20. Alloy fitment

    Guys, Just bought my girlfriends old ibiza gti 16v back to run over the winter, It has 15" alloys on it but I hate them (not original), My mate has a Mk2 golf GTI with 17" alloys which I really quite like and he want rid of them. The question is will they fit my car offset wise, may...
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