Bete Noir's Black Mk2 Leon Cupra R
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Thanks, that's not a bad idea. I could do with finding some cheaper mods next, after the expense of the wheels and coilovers!
When I bought the car, the bodywork was smothered in tiny scratches from five years of being subjected to automatic car washes. I have machine-polished it a couple of times now, and the paintwork is just now getting a decent shine to it.
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I bought myself a set of SEAT Sport BBS 18" wheels to use during the winter. They have been refurbed in VW LA7Y Zinn Grau, and shod with a set of Toyo T1-Rs.
I need to do something about the standard centre caps, as the light grey does not look good. Probably a set of £10 stickers off eBay will do the job.
I need to do something about the standard centre caps, as the light grey does not look good. Probably a set of £10 stickers off eBay will do the job.
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Yes. When I first put the BBS on after refurbing the car was filthy, but I had to get it clean to appreciate what it looks like with them fitted
Thanks, I like the 19s much better than the 18s, which look ridiculously tiny in comparison. Glad I've helped you make a decision on your car.
My son gave me a set of Team Heko wind deflectors for Christmas (thanks Welly 
) so I fitted them today.
I am really pleased with how they look with the sunstrip and the splitter, they all seem to complement each other very nicely.
) so I fitted them today.
I am really pleased with how they look with the sunstrip and the splitter, they all seem to complement each other very nicely.
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GUD & BAD together
It is a rare event when both my Leon and my Octavia are clean at the same time, so I thought I ought to preserve it for posterity.
It is a rare event when both my Leon and my Octavia are clean at the same time, so I thought I ought to preserve it for posterity.
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The plan was always that the Leon would get more power at some point,
and that time has come. I booked it into JKM for their "Stage 1.1" package, which comprised Revo stage 1 software, Milltek non-resonated cat-back exhaust, new OEM diverter valve (non-diaphragm). It already had a Pipercross filter in the standard airbox.
JKM did before and after dyno runs. Before it made a little over 260bhp/270lbft max, and with the mods that rose to 310bhp/315lbft![[B)]](/forums/styles/seatcupra/oldforumsmileys/shades.gif "Cool [B)]")
. Fair to say I am pretty happy with the numbers
Before and after dyno plots:
Purposeful looking tailpipes:
and that time has come. I booked it into JKM for their "Stage 1.1" package, which comprised Revo stage 1 software, Milltek non-resonated cat-back exhaust, new OEM diverter valve (non-diaphragm). It already had a Pipercross filter in the standard airbox.
JKM did before and after dyno runs. Before it made a little over 260bhp/270lbft max, and with the mods that rose to 310bhp/315lbft
. Fair to say I am pretty happy with the numbers Before and after dyno plots:
Purposeful looking tailpipes:
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Now the car makes some proper noise, I have unplugged the "soundaktor" (grumbler) from the base of the windscreen. I have always hated the noise it makes at low speed, and the idea of having artificial noise generated seems about as cool as clipping a bit of cardboard into the spokes of a bike wheel to make it sound 'like a motorbike'. I wish I had done it much earlier.
Fantastic build mate, amazing how the right wheels and ride height can change a car.
Is this on all mk2 leons? I have a K1, will there be a 'grumbler' on mine?
Is this on all mk2 leons? I have a K1, will there be a 'grumbler' on mine?
Thanks. You are right, wheels and ride height can make a massive difference.
I think the soundaktor is on all the mk2 Cupras, but I am not sure. There are a few threads on here with more info.
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