Living with a Cupra(Non R)

Cupra remaps well too, 300-315 with a Revo Stage 1

I have the FL mk2 Cupra. It's a lot more composed and I guess more mature compared to the mk1 LCR that I had; more refined too. Power delivery is smooth but when it gets higher up the revs it really takes off.

My mk1 LCR felt like it just wanted to race all the time, very firm suspension (stock) and it sat very low, and the standard front splitter didn't help, it scrapped on most slightly elevated ground.

The mk2 is more comfortable in my opinion, easier to drive, and the side mirrors are a lot bigger which I think is fantastic. Didn't realise how good it is to have larger wing mirrors.

The one piece- bucket seats are divine, I love them.
With regards to traction, in my opinion it’s more down to the tyres you have.

I started using decent fuel and that made a difference in how the car feels, then started modding and have it at stage 2 with about 350bhp.

I can't remember the tyre exactly but at the moment I've got Dunlop's all round. To be frank they're not that great. I've always had Pirellis and they were really good for my style of driving; but the Dunlop's are pretty poor in the wet, I've spun the wheels more since I've had the Dunlop's than any time while with the Pirellis.

Edit: I think the Dunlop tyres I have at the moment are Sport Maxx RT 2.

The Pirellis I've had in the past were P6 zeros I think.

Hi mate, I used to have a 2004 150tdi Toledo sport and loved its power delivery. Then I had a 2005 160tdi Ibiza Cupra which was so stiff it was uncomfy even on the motorway!

I now have a 2010 Cupra, totally standard. It's great, more comfy/compliant ride than my 2010 1.2tsi Leon SE that I sold to buy it but it handles so much better, it's unbelievable really.

It's got smooth power delivery, quiet at speed but fun if you give it beans. I do quite a lot of miles and it's great.

The best review is that my wife and kids actually like riding in it. (They hated the Ibiza Cupra!)

Mine was used this week for a modern classic magazine photoshoot, the journalist said it was a fantastic daily drive car which I agree with. It was up against a Megane Renault sport F1 and an astra vxr. He liked them for a thrash but wouldn't want to live with them driving to work each day.

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