Two DIRT CHEAP must have mods for your CUPRA (**Less than £25 total**)

[@christophercooke9093]

Anything that makes your car more visible when you are reversing is a good thing.

[@ashmo32]

Can you please post a link to the Octavia struts you’ve used? Thank you.

[@lofi.sai-lofibeats]

Tried the boot mod but doesn't always seem to pop (often needs a light touch to start opening). Is there something to help with this?

[@mbardos]

For pre face lift, the bulb is of type P21W (BA15S), just ordered some, as I almost rear ended my car

[@dancooper2072]

Do you have a link where you got them from please?.it's just I read you can damage taillight if too warm

[@mbardos]

@@dancooper2072 didn't know that, I just put in the first I found :O

[@TheCinderellaman10]

I got a 2016 cupra 290 so would the type P21W (BA15S) be the correct bulb?

[@mbardos]

@@TheCinderellaman10 yours might already be a facelift one, so probably not...

[@TheCinderellaman10]

@@mbardos could you please send a link to the leds you bought and are currently using as there many different ones on amazon but some have good and some bad reviews, TIA

[@fuppmanns_karel]

Hi from Germany, good skills for the Cupra and Leon 5F! Many Leon-Driver are unsing the "stronger" struts, but they often destroys the holder in the chassis oder the tailgate, because there is too much pressure on these things. In the worst case, the tailgate gets damaged. Greets.

[@_Sosen_]

Just got mine at the weekend and never noticed it. Thanks for a tip and looking forward for more

[@OhSkittlesBaby]

Looks awesome mate. Never knew it was so easy! Subbed! Looking forward to seeing tasteful mods on this car. Just collected my '20 290 last week and looking for some OEM+ type of mods.

[@ItsDanLatham]

Thanks! How you finding it so far?

[@RG-gg5ye]

I have the 2011 cupra 1p and honeslty it is fucking epic. I’ve had it for about a year and finally got the confidence and knowledge of the car to really push it. Cupra’s are such underrated cars. Coming from Renaultsport I’d say it’s very close to being on par to the same year RS’s

[@PABLOtheGREAT13]

Hi Would the vrs tailgate struts fit a 2022 ibiza fr

[@martinlehotsky8612]

Hey, could you please provide exact length and stroke of your tailgate struts. I have tried to fit the ones from octavia combi but they do not fit. I am wondering if it would be okay to use ones with longer stroke and just be partially closed all the time.

[@aliciarossiter]

Could you send me details on what part to order to pop my boot love it

[@ItsDanLatham]

Part number is in the description

[@matthewlfc4185]

I also changed glove box light to led

[@DogueDeBordeauxPL]

please provide the symbol of the trunk lid damper or the exact model of the Skoda production year.

[@ItsDanLatham]

Details of the stabilus struts are in the description.

[@DavidZangy]

how can i order the struts for seat ibiza kj (kj1) 2019? i cannot find the exact item that will give me this results i want that the trunk will open automatically like in video... thanks!

[@ritchiemclean]

Wait! Im fairly sure mine is led. 3 little lights.. and its also on the right hand side 🤔

[@ItsDanLatham]

In the UK its the rear fog light on the right hand side which I believe is the 3 LED. I think its swapped in some other countries.

[@JonHallMusic96]

to fit these boot struts do you need to do anything with the wiring? may do this on my ibiza but not sure if itll work!

[@ItsDanLatham]

Ibiza will likely need different struts to this but no wiring at all its just a hydraulic strut! I’m sure if you look on the ibiza owners club on facebook someone will have done it and provide a link to the ones they use

[@JonHallMusic96]

@@ItsDanLatham okay mate Thankyou. I’ll have a look! They’re only cheap might just try it! So you literally just fit them in and it opens it electronically! That’s ace

[@ItsDanLatham]

@@JonHallMusic96 The button on the remote pops the catch, and because the hydraulics in these are stronger, its enough to propel the boot open by itself once its not holding onto the catch. There's no electronics. The only down side is that it makes the boot heavier to close because you're pushing against a higher pressure strut!

[@JonHallMusic96]

@@ItsDanLatham ahhh okay cool, that’s smart! Cheers man

[@danieleirmishin368]

Have you found out what struts fit the Ibiza ? I ordered Ibiza fr 2022 and it would be cool to make the boot open from the key lol

[@angelo8014]

Do you know what pistons you need to open the trunk with the key on an Ibiza from 2018? Of what you need to look at? Thanks in advance.

[@evdokios]

any luck mate?

[@angelo8014]

@@evdokios no not really, in Belgium it is tough to find. I can unlock it but it doesn’t pop open.

[@Akkerzboi]

Would the LED work on a 17 plate ?

[@georgecollins4193]

Where did you get the copper badges?

[@ItsDanLatham]

They come standard on the car from 2019 ish onwards. You can get sticker overlays from EZmods if you have an older model

[@DogueDeBordeauxPL]

What actuator do you need to buy for Leon Cupra 280 to open the flap? I am asking for a model.

[@Konviction]

Does the strut also fit on the seat leon ST ?

[@ItsDanLatham]

@@Konviction the ST needs different ones due to the heavier tailgate I think!

[@Jesu99e]

what is the bulb type for a 67 plate?

[@davidoakes2878]

What year Octavia boot struts do you need??

[@ItsDanLatham]

Part number is in the description

[@davidoakes2878]

Found it thank you

[@mattyjones781]

How heavy is the boot closing after fitting the struts?

[@ItsDanLatham]

Admittedly it does make it much stiffer, but you do get used to it !

[@mattyjones781]

@@ItsDanLatham Thanks mate, I’ve ordered some and will try them out. Hopefully it’s not TOO heavy!

[@budgetbuildup]

do you possibly have a link or the name of the struts for the boot?

[@ItsDanLatham]

In the description!

[@budgetbuildup]

@@ItsDanLatham thanks :)

[@aarontowers1892]

Hi mate amazing video. Question. Would those VRS boot struts work for a Cupra ST you know?

[@ItsDanLatham]

Doubt they would be heavy duty enough for a Cupra ST, they have stronger struts for the heavier lid!

[@Nestas1337]

Do you have an option for the Seat Leon Stationcar? 😁

[@TheIllusionFake]

Where did you get the diffuser ? FYI if you have the documents from Seat to say you bought it you can order the 4d plates.

[@ItsDanLatham]

Rieger Tuning. I had it imported a few years ago when it was first released and not available in the UK, but you can get them on ebay now. And good call on the documents, thats how I sorted mine in the end.

[@christophercooke9093]

Its surprising how many little mods you can do on the seat leon for not that much money, they seem readily set up to do these mods like on all VW cars or if you want to tune them.

[@colinblaas3592]

what year are those?

[@pyro4ever729]

Nice vid man! But how dit you get the struts compressed to fit? They are a bit longer than the original SEAT ones. At least I cant compress them by hand. Did you use some kind of strap or something?

[@ItsDanLatham]

You don't need to. Without the strut on the boot opens ever so slightly more anyway. I just popped the new ones on.

[@pyro4ever729]

@@ItsDanLatham ooh😂 it worked now🤑😂 thank you!

[@DINGO1905-]

Does anyone have a link for the reverse LED bulb?

[@ItsDanLatham]

Its in the description

[@paptamas1152]

Would those struts work on a sest exeo as well ?

[@ItsDanLatham]

I would have thought the boot on the exeo is a bit heavier so maybe not, its a different angle too. Not sure though!

[@Wirefox1]

Brilliant, have you got a link to the bulbs please?

[@ItsDanLatham]

They're T15 wedge bulbs, canbus error free is important. amzn.to/3eggdx2

[@Wirefox1]

@@ItsDanLatham many thanks for that.

[@94BrunoO]

Hats off to you two for putting the part numbers in the description. I was looking at the Stabilus struts you used and they say they have 515 Newtons of force and Ridex actually makes them too for the Octavia (same part number) but with 470N, which would make it easier to close, but do you think it would it be enough to open the boot?

[@ItsDanLatham]

Possibly not, some of the time if i was parked facing downhill they wouldn’t pop properly! Thanks for watching!

[@abithampi9474]

Do these work with the pre-facelift leons?

[@ItsDanLatham]

Struts yes, bulbs no. Info about the alternative bulbs in the description!

[@abithampi9474]

@@ItsDanLatham Ah so the facelift bulbs are T15?

[@hhcollective]

No links for the struts?

[@ItsDanLatham]

No point when ebay listings often expire and parts websites often change pages. The full part number is in the description so a quick google search you'll find them!

[@hhcollective]

@@ItsDanLatham thank you so much for quick response! subbed!

[@lewis589]

On my 2018 Leon I have LED tail and head lights just the reverse light isn’t even have ambient lights what annoys me is the scuff door sill plate mine says FR and illuminates has gone really dim on the driver side

[@aaronjermy645]

What is the bulb that go in the reverse ?

[@ItsDanLatham]

Bulb type is in the description

[@aaronjermy645]

@@ItsDanLatham brilliant cheers

[@finleybullen5619]

Where are you getting the bronze writing?

[@ItsDanLatham]

Ezmods on ebay. Seems a near perfect colour match.

[@finleybullen5619]

@@ItsDanLatham thanks

[@Marekparekkk]

yep this clever idea with non led reverse light broke my hearth 😭

[@MrApaHotel]

How do I mod for infinite petrol?

[@ItsDanLatham]

Jerrycans and a balaclava

[@aaronjermy645]

Just got a cupra 300 4 drive

[@kassifhussain6781]

Do they not throw an error message?

[@ItsDanLatham]

Nope, just ensure you buy canbus error free bulbs. Most are. The cupra computer is not too bothered about bulbs. You can even unplug the fog lights without it noticing.

[@Hassan-nu3rp]

Hi what cupra is this

[@ItsDanLatham]

2020 Leon 290

[@davelawrence594]

Completely agree all LED's apart from the reversing light may I ask about the details of the bulb you bought from eBay? 🤔 Great Videos you are doing by the way!! 👌🏻👍🏻

[@ItsDanLatham]

I can't remember the exact one now unfortunately but the bulb type is listed in the description. Thanks for the support!

[@JP_RS6]

Thanks for this, glad to say as of Thursday I am joining the cupra club with a 2019 Cupra 290, metallic Grey. Thanks for this video.

[@ItsDanLatham]

Congrats! I'm sure you'll love it!

[@davecoly8007]

The best Cupra Ever made Is mine. Cupra 300 SC 18 plate all extras. Never selling it

[@mohsanrazzaq2147]

Loving these Mods, got the same Cupra 70' looking foward to be doing these to mine as well

[@davecoly8007]

Hello mate do those boot things work on my Cupra Leon mk4s boot?

[@ItsDanLatham]

Not sure if they will be the same struts, possibly - but the principle is the same, the struts from an estate version will likely have the same effect. Might be worth asking in a mk4 owners page.

[@tahmidc]

Got the same Cupra! Almost exact number plate too. Last 2 letters are different 👌🏽

[@daviddomingues8177]

this video is amazing

[@iDJsxUkx]

Have you got a link to the gas struts mate?

[@ItsDanLatham]

The listing for mine was from years ago (when I had my 300) but they are stabilus struts for an octavia estate. You will likely find an up to date link on the Cupra Owners Club.

[@TheDukesOfDerbyshire]

Hi cool vid, where did you get the LED bulb from? Link?

[@ItsDanLatham]

Thanks! Ebay, details are in the description. There's plenty of different kinda available but as long as you get the correct fitting you'll be good!

[@W204_Muj]

Next car i hope! currently running an ibizia curpra

[@jcma57]

Quick question how did he stay in reverse when he got out of the car without the clutch down?

[@ItsDanLatham]

Its a DSG

[@xbeks]

Switch the engine off.

[@antop4597]

Would have been better if it had one on the right too, looks silly with 1 random reverse light

[@ItsDanLatham]

Agreed! I always think cars look better with two. Shame it cant be done on these.

[@propng5863]

@@ItsDanLatham you'd expect it on standard 13 grand cars but not on 30 grand+ it's just lazyness, still a nice car though mukka I'm picking mine up next Saturday, same colour midnight black

[@ItsDanLatham]

@@propng5863 Yeah I spose the issue is the base model Leon is much less money. However I don't understand why upgrade all of them to LED and miss one off. Strange. Enjoy the car ! Its been awful to keep clean this month lol

[@propng5863]

@@ItsDanLatham by the way mate is yours the cupra lux? Or standard cupra? I'm wondering if yours has adaptive cruise control if its a standard cupra or does it have the normal cruise control? Cheers

[@propng5863]

@@ItsDanLatham haha yea black cars and white are always horrendous to keep clean, I was origjnally going for the mystery blue colour but my mate from VW said I'd get more money for the black one at trade in cos its a neutral colour, plus all the cupra badges stand out more on the blue and make it easier for thieving cunts to spot

[@nax1807]

why is the reverse light on one side only?

[@ItsDanLatham]

Quite common on cheaper cars especially hatchbacks

[@ZEN43D]

looks awesome, look forward to seeing it with the front grills changed!

[@user-sj1mw1mh1v]

This was more entertaining then it should have been😂

[@ItsDanLatham]

Should have titled it 'two idiots change a light bulb'

[@crazykidd2256]

I thought you was gonna tell us about engine mods man 😪

[@ItsDanLatham]

For less than £25? I wish !

[@robsx4280]

Nice cars guys but i could be biased😄

[@fireblade9299]

I put carbon fibre paddle extensions on my cupra which I think is a great improvement

[@samculpan891]

Some nice little mods there. Not that bothered about the LED reverse light tbh but the boot struts have got me thinking. A couple of free mods I’ve done to my last 2 cars have been to remove the bonnet insulation, for a bit more engine noise, and take out the snow grate from the air box, for a bit more induction sound. Both are minimal, but they’re also free and only take a few minutes to do.

[@ItsDanLatham]

You'd be surprised the difference the LED makes, it doesnt show up too well on camera. Just seems odd to have LED everywhere else then a normal bulb there. The boot struts are a nice cheap easy one. I've definitely done a few air box mods in my time. I remember drilling holes in a VW bora airbox back in the day for my mate! I keep thinking about exhaust but its definitely got louder as the miles increase.

[@samculpan891]

@@ItsDanLatham yeah, it’s just not something that would be nagging me personally. I’m gonna get a Ramair Panel filter and then just enjoy the car as it is, with the upcoming res delete. I’m past the point of modifying for the sake of it. Been there and done that previously. I may look to disable the soundaktor, but the sound in sport isn’t anywhere near as artificial as Cupra so could probably live with it as it is.

[@ItsDanLatham]

@@samculpan891 Yeah I used to be into that too, but you end up just throwing money away. Getting a bit old for that now, although I'd love to have some project cars on the channel in the future !

[@samculpan891]

@@ItsDanLatham I’d have a rear lip, diffuser and the R dog inserts in an ideal world, but I just can’t stomach the cost for it all, especially on a car I don’t own. Doesn’t help that I’m saving for other things either.

[@ItsDanLatham]

@@samculpan891 I have A diffuser, splitter, skirts and the R fog inserts. The beauty of it is that you can often get a reasonable amount of money back for these parts when you're done with them. I totally get your point though, theres more important things to be spending on! Luckily a few of my parts were from my previous Cupra.

[@gaffneywexford4745]

lol the uk car modding scene sucks. calling changing out lightbulbs and spray painting stock wheels mods

[@ItsDanLatham]

😂😂 this isn’t proper car modification. I’m just not building a 1000bhp supra right now 🤷🏻‍♂️ This is a video about very specific small tweaks to a specific car.

[@gaffneywexford4745]

@@ItsDanLatham lol dawg to be fair you spent like 8 minutes talking about a light bulb

[@ItsDanLatham]

@@gaffneywexford4745 You are obviously not the target audience for this video so you’re wasting your time ‘dawg’

[@gaffneywexford4745]

@@ItsDanLatham oh for sure man, the target audience are noobs and wannabes. i get you

[@WhiteWolf13337]

@Gaffney Wexford The target audience is more UK based people that want to sell on the car down the line and want easy reversable little things also we have insurance to think about over here with having to declare every mod we do that wasn’t from factory its actually nice to just do little things because younger drivers get rinsed for every penny on insurance