1P Leon TDI Sport - The modding has commenced! Konis/Eibachs & new wheels

Jon TDI

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The next batch of mods to the Leon are probably the most expensive, but probably the best ones for me.

First up is the suspension.
I've heard good things about Koni FSD's & I knew that I would have to match up dampers if I wanted a drop of around 30mm. The Eibach Pro Kit springs are a perfect match & day to day driving seems to have improved dramatically.
Smaller bumps are soaked up effortlessly (something that the OEM SEAT Sport suspension didn't do well) & potholes & speed bumps don't rattle my fillings anymore. :)
The springs probably need a few miles to settle down, as the drop is more like 20mm at the moment.


Next up are the alloys.
I've been debating a while on what style & size of alloys I wanted. New RS4's & RS6's have been top of the list, but I was undecided on whether to go for 18" or 19".
One day, when I was coming home from work, I saw an Audi A8 with these 5 spokes that reminded me of TT Comps (some of you will remember my Fabia vRS with TT Comps, Gawd bless it!!).
I've always had a soft spot for 5 spokes, maybe it's the simplicity of them.
These particular 5 spokes are pretty rare & not many come up for sale. Luckily, I saw these within a few days of looking & swiftly grabbed them.
They're Audi A8 Parabols, 8.5"x18" ET45 & they fill the arches really, really well.
I actually got these with the correct size tyres for the Leon (225/40 ZR18 Yokohama S306). Got them for a bargain price too, considering how rare they are.

Anyway, heres the pics.

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brad1

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looking nice, they actually look photoshop but they are very nice, good job mate
 

Cupra_Ary

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Now she has a mesh front grill. The surround has bee painted in matching Black Magic & I obtained a smaller "S" badge as fitted to Mk2 Ibiza's & painted that Satin Black:-

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Jon mate - Love this new mash grill.
looks absolutely stunning.
Suits the color as well.
Nice work
 
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Jon TDI

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Now that I've put these wheels on, the mesh grille doesn't look right!!!:rolleyes:
Just ordered a MY08 Cupra grille(black surround), so we'll see if that works!!


Might paint the badge a darker colour, as well...................oh, decisions, decisions!! :D