Syphon's MK2 Leon Cupra - mods complete (for now!) - new pics at end of thread :) - SEAT Cupra.net

**Syphon** · 24-08-2009, 20:16

Ok, had the car for two years two months and have not done it justice on the modding front yet. The reasons for this I guess have been as follows.

1. It's just been such a complete awesome all round car. Not had any problems (touch wood). Goes like stink and handles well. I loved my LCR which I modded quite a lot (Jabba remap, tints, Forge FMIC, Dynatwist, Armourfend and some other bits and bobs). However I've not felt the need as much with this one.

2. I had stage 1 Revo installed last year and a Milltek catback. It just produces silly speeds now, just topped off an already complete package.

3. I thought I had grown out of it a bit, have a kid now, older and wiser (?)

Anyway, I was also holding out for the LCR to be unveiled and to see if I would want to upgrade. Now it has I actually breathed a sigh of relief as I can keep this one until the MK3 Cupra comes out.

So the plan is as follows.

Cosmetic

Next week I intend (not booked yet) to get the wheels refurbed in gloss black by these guys: http://www.thewheelspecialist.co.uk

Then I'm going go get the roof wrapped in gloss black as well by these guys: http://www.totally-dynamic.co.uk/

I've done a quick mockup (in matte not gloss) but you get the idea:

Power

After that once REVO have finalised their workshop move I'll be heading up there for new fuel pump internals and stage two

Fun times ahead

Scott

*knight* · 24-08-2009, 20:37

plans sound great mate!

*SteveTDCi* · 24-08-2009, 20:41

that matt black works very well with the silver.

*knight* · 24-08-2009, 20:42

are you doing the wing mirrors matt as well?

*alx_chung* · 24-08-2009, 20:45

Good times!! Suprised that you held out this long!

Alex

**ZBOYD** · 24-08-2009, 20:57

That will look great mate.

*CupraLee K1* · 24-08-2009, 21:02

Agree.. think it will look good

*MarkE* · 24-08-2009, 21:40

It's going to look good.

*Pabs* · 24-08-2009, 21:44

Good choices there mate! Look forward to the updates

**Syphon** · 24-08-2009, 21:51

Cheers guys.

Quote:

Originally Posted by knight

are you doing the wing mirrors matt as well?

I'm planning on doing the roof and wheels in gloss black not matte. That was just because I did a rush job with the pic in photoshop.

Do you think matte would look better?

I did have some other thoughts but thought it might be too much. What do you guys think?

^ Cupra Bocanegra

^ I have the black grill now

Scott

*Moley RUFC* · 24-08-2009, 22:03

Bonnet and roof looks fantastic

Front bumper only, looks like you followed a tar truck too closely

**Syphon** · 24-08-2009, 22:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moley RUFC

Bonnet and roof looks fantastic

Front bumper only, looks like you followed a tar truck too closely

LOL. Yer bumper was just a laugh really after the Ibiza Bocanegra

Scott

*Willie* · 24-08-2009, 23:46

Sounds like the SCN meet awakened a beast, bet the wife wished she had said you couldn't go to the meet.
Was good to meet you.
Looking forward to seeing how this one pans out, it's a shame the MK2 LCR doesn't seem like much more than a 'slightly' modded MK2 Cupra.

**ZBOYD** · 25-08-2009, 00:35

It's always been there Willie, it just needs some subtle poking occasionally to make it come out.

Scott knows I'm right

*Willie* · 25-08-2009, 00:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZBOYD

It's always been there Willie, it just needs some subtle poking occasionally to make it come out.

Scott knows I'm right

Everyone needs a poke now and again.
Good to see him back.
I'm sure your car didn't help him stay away from the mods either, nice motor

*dholdi* · 25-08-2009, 00:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syphon

Do you think matte would look better?

Scott

At first I would have said no, but the more I look at the pic with just the roof and the wheels done, the more its growing on me. It seems to blend in nicely with the matte of the grilles. You would have to do the mirrors to match tho.
Whats it look like in gloss on ps ?

**Syphon** · 25-08-2009, 09:48

LOL RE: Poking. Z knows me well

There are other pics on the forum with a gloss roof and gloss wheels:

Roof: http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/show...1&postcount=22

Wheels: http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/show...4&postcount=10

Spoke to the vinyl guy this morning and he offered me a discount for the roof and the bonnet together. Wondering if I should get both done now, but can't decide. What's your honest opinion guys? Roof only or bonnet as well?

Cheers,

Scott

*warren_cox* · 25-08-2009, 09:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syphon

^ I have the black grill now

Scott

Like this for me, but would still be tempted to go with black grill surround as I just don't like the current SEAT 'dog nose' grille badge. Would hide it better.

At least with it being wrapped if you didn't like it you can peel and forget.

Good to see you on the mod train at last.

*Feel* · 25-08-2009, 10:00

Yeah, roof, bonnet and between the headlights looks good, but I understand the hesitatation - it's a little bit "JE".

*dave_ph* · 25-08-2009, 10:20

i like just the roof and wheels personally, never been a fan of bonnets being done as well, but thats just my personal opinion, im sure it will look really good no matter what anyway

24-08-2009, 20:16	#1
Syphon SCN Admin Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: North Somerset Posts: 4,956	Syphon's MK2 Leon Cupra - mods complete (for now!) - new pics at end of thread :) Ok, had the car for two years two months and have not done it justice on the modding front yet. The reasons for this I guess have been as follows. 1. It's just been such a complete awesome all round car. Not had any problems (touch wood). Goes like stink and handles well. I loved my LCR which I modded quite a lot (Jabba remap, tints, Forge FMIC, Dynatwist, Armourfend and some other bits and bobs). However I've not felt the need as much with this one. 2. I had stage 1 Revo installed last year and a Milltek catback. It just produces silly speeds now, just topped off an already complete package. 3. I thought I had grown out of it a bit, have a kid now, older and wiser (?) Anyway, I was also holding out for the LCR to be unveiled and to see if I would want to upgrade. Now it has I actually breathed a sigh of relief as I can keep this one until the MK3 Cupra comes out. So the plan is as follows. Cosmetic Next week I intend (not booked yet) to get the wheels refurbed in gloss black by these guys: http://www.thewheelspecialist.co.uk Then I'm going go get the roof wrapped in gloss black as well by these guys: http://www.totally-dynamic.co.uk/ I've done a quick mockup (in matte not gloss) but you get the idea: Power After that once REVO have finalised their workshop move I'll be heading up there for new fuel pump internals and stage two Fun times ahead Scott __________________ Car gallery - Reader's ride - Twitter@SCNSyphon

24-08-2009, 20:41	#3
SteveTDCi Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stamford Posts: 1,612	that matt black works very well with the silver. __________________ Eibach Sportlines/Superchips stg1/panel filter/armrest/black grill/rear spoiler/Milltek non res. But now i need to get the ice sorted, a sports cat and spend money on the wifes TT

24-08-2009, 20:57	#6
ZBOYD SCN Admin Join Date: May 2001 Location: Cheshire Posts: 10,691	That will look great mate. __________________ Mark SCN Administrator & Pimp Daddy email: zboyd@seatcupra.net url: www.seatcupra.net/ 07 Inferi Black Leon Cupra TFSi - with a sprinkle of extras. It's here - Check it out!!

24-08-2009, 21:02	#7
CupraLee K1 298bhp @ JKM Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Posts: 619	Agree.. think it will look good __________________ Leon Cupra K1 - Sacraficied to Car Heaven Now: MkII Mazda 3 MPS

24-08-2009, 21:40	#8
MarkE Acceptable in the 80s Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lancaster Posts: 1,792	It's going to look good. __________________ Mark

24-08-2009, 20:37	#2
knight Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 618	plans sound great mate!

24-08-2009, 20:42	#4
knight Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 618	are you doing the wing mirrors matt as well?

24-08-2009, 20:45	#5
alx_chung Dark Lord of the Torque Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In front of a PC.... Posts: 1,754	Good times!! Suprised that you held out this long! Alex

24-08-2009, 21:44	#9
Pabs PS3 tag: supra_pabs Join Date: May 2004 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 6,225	Good choices there mate! Look forward to the updates __________________ Platinum Grey MK4 Ibiza Cupra : Readers Ride My Mk1 Leon How-to Guides: Clicky

24-08-2009, 22:03	#11
Moley RUFC Up in the Lickeys........ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lickey,Worcs Posts: 1,243	Bonnet and roof looks fantastic Front bumper only, looks like you followed a tar truck too closely __________________ LeonFR - Aero Dual Exhaust/ Cupra Mirrors & Grille / Black 18's / Debadged / Golf GTI pedals / Alu interior kit / LED - And I promised this one would stay standard

24-08-2009, 23:46	#13
Willie LCR Track car Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 9,679	Sounds like the SCN meet awakened a beast, bet the wife wished she had said you couldn't go to the meet. Was good to meet you. Looking forward to seeing how this one pans out, it's a shame the MK2 LCR doesn't seem like much more than a 'slightly' modded MK2 Cupra. __________________ My E46 M3 CSL Slayer

25-08-2009, 00:35	#14
ZBOYD SCN Admin Join Date: May 2001 Location: Cheshire Posts: 10,691	It's always been there Willie, it just needs some subtle poking occasionally to make it come out. Scott knows I'm right __________________ Mark SCN Administrator & Pimp Daddy email: zboyd@seatcupra.net url: www.seatcupra.net/ 07 Inferi Black Leon Cupra TFSi - with a sprinkle of extras. It's here - Check it out!!

25-08-2009, 09:48	#17
Syphon SCN Admin Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: North Somerset Posts: 4,956	LOL RE: Poking. Z knows me well There are other pics on the forum with a gloss roof and gloss wheels: Roof: http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/show...1&postcount=22 Wheels: http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/show...4&postcount=10 Spoke to the vinyl guy this morning and he offered me a discount for the roof and the bonnet together. Wondering if I should get both done now, but can't decide. What's your honest opinion guys? Roof only or bonnet as well? Cheers, Scott __________________ Car gallery - Reader's ride - Twitter@SCNSyphon

25-08-2009, 10:00	#19
Feel Veedubya 'velle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Midlands Posts: 5,366	Yeah, roof, bonnet and between the headlights looks good, but I understand the hesitatation - it's a little bit "JE". __________________ Phil http://www.itseeze-nottingham.co.uk

25-08-2009, 10:20	#20
dave_ph :) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somerset Posts: 440	i like just the roof and wheels personally, never been a fan of bonnets being done as well, but thats just my personal opinion, im sure it will look really good no matter what anyway __________________ Audi S3 2.0 TFSI Clicky Previously: LCR 225

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