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  1. cupra-8v

    Top strut mounts

    Ok so i know the ibiza's are known for their exessive play (around an inch ive heard) and my car is no different, however i believe a knocking/clunking noise i am hearing is coming from my top strut mounts, this had been the case since coilovers whent on a while back, with brand new top strut...
  2. owen lcr

    Cupra strut top size???

    Are the MK2 cupra strut tops 50mm or 55mm cheers, owen
  3. front strut top mounts

    hi ive just brought a ibiza gti and it pulls across the road i noticed that the top strut mount rubbers where round the wrong way, so i changed them round, but then i noticed when you jack the car up the strut drops till the cup meets the turret is there a bush thats missing or do i need a...
  4. Rubber top mounts...HELP! URGENT!

    Just picked up my bearings for the front shocks, and am in need of the rubber top mounts. Phoned up my local car parts place who said there is no listing for the facelift model, it only says 02 onwards.....will these fit my car?! He says he's no sure, but surely the Ibiza 6L is 2002-2008 and...
  5. How easy is it to remove the top door/window rubber on the front doors?

    My seat has suffered from the classic wind noise on the driveres door and although its not coming from the mirror area its probably down to the fact that the rubber/seal that goes aroung the top of the door and down the side of the window is pretty shagged.Ive ordered another one but just...
  6. Chriswaite130

    Strut top bearings

    It seems that I have a sticky strut top bearing. I'm going to be getting some coilovers soon, but was told that coilovers include a strut top bearing on them - is this true?? Would save me having to buy new ones! Thanks Chris :)
  7. jezyg

    Ibiza is the next Top Gear Car?

    It has been mooted that the next reasonbaly priced car is to be a MKV Seat Ibiza has come from a reliable source but I suppose we shall have to wait and see. Engine and spec has not been devulged but a 1.4 S would be my best guess......
  8. White_Lady_170

    Top 3 Tyres - i need a 3rd choice.

    My dad has a customer who is in the tyre business and is going out that way tomorrow so I'm looking him to see what prices he can get on a few sets of tyres just so I know what to expect when changing mine. Currently I am telling him to have the guy price a set of 1. VREDESTEIN ULTRAC...
  9. My Leon 1.9TDI PD Top Sport 2,75" FF exhaust and BT

    Here is my current ride: 2003 Seat Leon Top Sport 1.9 PD TDI that how he looks before I put my hand on him :) As you can see on my previous cars, my "modification bug" couldn't stand it and I started from: - S3 pedals and foot rest, - Leon Cupra R splitter, - Skoda Fabia...
  10. Big_daddy

    Help needed Track rods and top mounts

    Im having trouble removing the track rod end from the hub, i removed the nut but still not budging from the hub? any suggestions done a search but nothing :( also im changing the top mount bushes, but im a bit confused, am i missing some thing? :confused: Got it from gsf (as i wanted it...
  11. Comp Brake Top Mounts... Opinions?

    Any One using these? whats your thoughts on them? http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/product.php?xProd=13911&xSec=355 Im thinking about getting them with the 1 degree of negative camber to compliment my Coilovers, uprated bushes, vf engineering drop links, eibach ARBs etc so anyone using these?
  12. gezmeister

    Spongy top breather pipe

    Ok Just installed my Forge 007 dv :D but when having a check round the engine bay, i thought i'd better check my breather pipes as i'm having a stuttering issue. Bottom pipe seems fine, and although the top on doesn't appear to have any splits, when you squeeze it, it feels very spongey...
  13. mifune

    What is the sensor on the inside top of the windscreen?

    on the inside of the windscreen at top left on the new latest style fr what is the purpose of the sensor ? would fitting a exterior sunstrip caus any probs ? cheers
  14. Nick2008

    Top gear 1996-clarkson and co ragging kiwi ibizas round a track!

    Dont no how but came across this on youtube-enjoy! :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQ1j0FJiXA8
  15. LCR 52 Reg Top Mounts and Electric Water Pumps Needs to be Changed

    Dear All, Well I took my car to Seat Camberly for the 7th year Service even though my car has only done 42K. Well they said that both two front mounts need to be changed. They discounted the price for parts and labour to £174 but they were unsure if the top mounts include the bearing for...
  16. Vaughny

    LC Suspension Top Mounts

    I'm thinking about changing my suspension and will change the mounts and bearing at the same time if I do it. Having got some prices I've been quoted nearly £90 all in. But I've seen on vwspares.co.uk these parts: Front Mount & Bearing Rear Mount (Sports) Rear Mount Are these parts...
  17. Top 10 non bhp increasing or appearance enhancing modifications for the MK2 Leon

    Aside from wheels, body kits, remaps, exhausts, intakes, intercoolers, fuel pumps, etc etc, what are peoples opinions on the other best modifications? Having spoken to a few of the lads on here with fettled MK2 Leons and knowing what some of the MK5 Golf and Audi A3 lads have done, the...
  18. suj

    Radiator Top Hose/Radiator?

    Ok so the radiator top hose that goes into the engine/top of rad (with a smaller diameter tube that goes to the expansion tank) keeps coming off on the engine side, sprayed water everywhere! was scary the radiator moves at the top for some reason, so i have tie-clipped it to the slam panel, but...
  19. Changing Front Suspension Top Struts guide

    hello all, i'm going to chnage the top strut mounts on my Leon fr tdi mk 1 this weekend and was wondering if anyone has a step by step guide to this or could poin tme in the direction of one. I've got a pretty good odea how too do it and have spring compressors. Just wondering if there's...
  20. need advice on changing top mounts and arb link bushes

    hi guys as title saids ive bought some top mounts for suspension i have spring compresers and have some sort ov idea of what im doin but not on this car i havnt done it before any tips would be great and also arb bush links are those easy to fit many thanks guys:D
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