Daniel M's FR PD170 - Fixed 24.07.2017

[lewischadwick7]

Heres a video bud to show the sound outside the car.

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/dan...DDAE0E35-14FC-49F0-A88A-0AF7BC77743C.mp4.html

If the video works, the hissing sound comes through the cabin but isn't too bad if you play music all the time. Also for the cost of the kit circa £25 it's not an expensive mod if you do not like it.

link doesnt fetch anything up i've heard many mixed reviews about it all thats all!

you have to mess about with a boost nipple as ive seen mentioned like this? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321796943388?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

[Daniel M]

No I used an end off a bic biro lol.

What's your email address and I'll send you the video that way

 

[lewischadwick7]

No I used an end off a bic biro lol.

What's your email address and I'll send you the video that way

haha not heard of that one!!

 

[Daniel M]

haha not eard of that one!!

[email protected] cheers dude! i better remove it once it comes so i dont get coming through

Sent bud

 

[lewischadwick7]

Sent bud

Brilliant mate cheers!!

 

[lewischadwick7]

Sent bud

Does sound pretty well tbf not sure if it'll be too much for the little one when she's in though

 

[Daniel M]

Fitted the 20mm spacers earlier and moved the 15mm ones to the front.

I think its perfect set up and doesn't stick out too far.

Front before



Front after



Cant tell much difference on the rear due to there only being 5mm difference.

Will get better pictures tomorrow from behind.

Also while I had the rear wheels off I noticed I badly need rear discs & pads and also an O/S rear tyre.

 

[Daniel M]

Gave the Leon a much needed clean and re-sealed my leaking rear light.

After washing



Removed the F1 stickers from the back window.

Before



After



One to show how the wheels are spaced





When taking the rear light off to inspect it for leaks I used a heat gun to dry it out, but it also loosened the glue on the lens. They actually look very nice without the lenses. Debating whether to take them off all the lights for something different.



On the car



And a couple more to finish

 

[Ra FR]

Hi dan

Leon looks fab, done a really good job, looks better than a facelift on this model imo

Was wondering if you have had some pictures of different angles with them new spacers on, was thinking about getting some on mine and I think you've found the right fit

 

[Daniel M]

Hi dan

Leon looks fab, done a really good job, looks better than a facelift on this model imo

Was wondering if you have had some pictures of different angles with them new spacers on, was thinking about getting some on mine and I think you've found the right fit

Thanks mate, appreciate the comments.

I don't have any other pictures at the moment, but can add some.

I thought 20mm would be too much on the rear but they are just right.

 

[Daniel M]

Managed to change the G31/IAT sensor on the Leon today. Was a bit of a ball ache to do due to restricted access all round.

My hose clip pliers arrived this morning so I set about it even though I'm full of cold.

Back on the ramps, undertray off small 90 degree boost pipe off, then the nightmare of trying to take the black plastic pipe off which houses the sensor. Access is very tight and one of the two screws which secure the pipe to the sump so I tried another way.

Long story short I ended up persisting with the restrictions and got all the screws out and just removed the boost pipes as one piece.

Once I'd done this it was pretty straightforward.

Few photos of the work.

This is the pipe which houses the sensor



New and old




This one comes off to take the whole thing off in one and is a pita to get back on by itself which is why I did it the long way lol.


Everything together including the new sensor



Glad I won't have to do this again whilst I own this car lol.

 

[Hawkers]

Nice car and love the litttle mods. Just wondered is that a TRC rear diffuser? Thinking of getting one myself, does it require garage to fit or a DIY job?

 

[Jarre]

Nice car and love the litttle mods. Just wondered is that a TRC rear diffuser? Thinking of getting one myself, does it require garage to fit or a DIY job?

It is a TRC diffuser - If I remember correctly it was mine (it is a while ago!). But you can fit the rear diffuser quite easily yourself. It can take some adjusting to get it to sit right, but I did it myself when I originally fitted it.


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[Hawkers]

It is a TRC diffuser - If I remember correctly it was mine (it is a while ago!). But you can fit the rear diffuser quite easily yourself. It can take some adjusting to get it to sit right, but I did it myself when I originally fitted it.


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Thanks the quick response.

How does it actually attach then does the numberplate hold it on?

 

[Jarre]

Thanks the quick response.

How does it actually attach then does the numberplate hold it on?

Yes mate.

Under the car there are some screws holding the grey diffuser on, remove them and use them to attach the TRC one on (holes on the TRC diffuser should line up fine) and then the number plate screws hold it up to the car. It can be a little fiddly lining it up nicely so it doesn't look like a stuck on part but you'll get there in the end


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[Daniel M]

Nice car and love the litttle mods. Just wondered is that a TRC rear diffuser? Thinking of getting one myself, does it require garage to fit or a DIY job?

It is a TRC diffuser - If I remember correctly it was mine (it is a while ago!). But you can fit the rear diffuser quite easily yourself. It can take some adjusting to get it to sit right, but I did it myself when I originally fitted it.


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Yeah it's still your old one Sam

Thanks the quick response.

How does it actually attach then does the numberplate hold it on?

Mines held on with the screws underneath and a fair few sticky pads. Didnt want to screw the plate on.

 

[Daniel M]

New rear discs and pads ordered the other day. Will fit them next week when I'm back from Weymouth.

 

[Daniel M]

No really significant update.

Rear discs and pads fitted today.

Suffice to say they definitely needed changing lol and haven't been changed for at least 4 years by the looks.

No photos as I honestly couldn't be bothered haha.

 

[rainbird]

New brakes are one of those things that always give a nice sense of satisfaction for some reason - barely noticeable in real terms (everyday driving, not track!) but there's something nice about knowing they're all fresh!

 

[Daniel M]

New brakes are one of those things that always give a nice sense of satisfaction for some reason - barely noticeable in real terms (everyday driving, not track!) but there's something nice about knowing they're all fresh!

Yeah I like the sense of achievement even if its something easy like brakes haha.

Unfortunately I'm going to have to re-check the rears as something is making a noise as if it's loose. Just hope the rain stays away when I finish work.