Hi
As one of the modded car owners
I can say that once the car is working properly you can enjoy them to the max.
Mines going on a track day next month.
Only worth doing if it’s healthy.
It can be expensive to make them right.
My car had a turbo with play in it and it was overheating making my legs hot.
Costly to replace.
Also had variable valve timing tensioner go which cost a small fortune to replace. This was unlucky. Not overly common to fail.
Now have to pay for new clutch as mine is biting at top of pedal and it’s all making grinding noises! Mapped cars eat clutches quicker.
Updated Sachs clutch 300 quid!
Then fitting!
I’ve ended up spending thousands.
But in my defence I’m planning on keeping this one.
This is a link to my readers ride.
Shows all I’ve done over the last 12 months.
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=438687
You need to get to know your car.
Get it fixed properly. Check the map that’s on it.
Could be a spiky high torque map that’s no good for the car.
Did the car come with receipts for any parts or tuning?
Cam belt replacement etc?
Print out of rolling road session when mapped? End figures? Even who mapped it would be a start?
People have found poor maps on their cars that can bend con rods! Caused by too much torque as the rods are not forged.
There’s a good chance it’s a good map by a reputable tuner.
It sounds like yours needs TLC.
It was bloody cheap for an R.
What’s the mileage?
At that price I’d expect a few problems to deal with.
Other option would be to sell that one and buy one in much better condition for 2000.
This one has just been reduced to 2000 exactly.
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