What mods have you done to your 1.4?

[samu23]

Hi, im just wondering what mods you have done to your 1.4 leon, and which ones would you reccomend?

I have the wiper conversion, lcr splitter, scn stickers , and a few interior bits changed.

Im looking to get the windows tinted, just wonderd if anyone could reccoment and anything else, any good engine mods?

Cheers

 

[ChrisUK]

You forgot the Max Power book on the parcel shelf..................oh yea, and neons !

 

[DannyC87]

when I had my 1.4 all I did was eibach springs, pi shocks, and cupra 16" multispoke wheels.. all fairly cheap.

 

[JamJay]

If you're not in the position to get hold of one of the faster models (TDi 150, Cupra or Cupra R) then how about putting some Cupra Side Skirts and Bumpers on? Maybe then some Starfish Wheels, they look good with a drop...nice and OEM.

 

[samu23]

You forgot the Max Power book on the parcel shelf..................oh yea, and neons !

Bit stereotypical ey? just cos im 17 and cant get insured on a faster model, no need to judge, and the mods i have on my car are on many of the cars on this website.

 

[Jimski]

How do mate,

Generally would recommend an induction, lowering, upper and lower strut braces, thats what i have on my 1.6 along with other bits!

Colour coding looks good as well.


Jimski

 

[samu23]

Yeah i wanted to get it colour coded, how much are you looking at to get that done?

 

[Jimski]

probs about the 200-250 range mate, you may get it cheaper tho!!

Shout up if you need anything else, us non-cupras need to stick together


Jimski

 

[highguyuk]

probs about the 200-250 range mate, you may get it cheaper tho!!

Shout up if you need anything else, us non-cupras need to stick together


Jimski

Agreed that we need to stick together, although £200-£250 is a very low estimate.

Unless your lucky with a garage, I reckon your looking £350 upwards for a colour code.

 

[DannyC87]

as an ex 1.4 owner am I allowed in the elite?

 

[MrBen2k7]

K&N do a pretty nice looking, and nice working Air induction kit. Typhoon i think its called.

 

[Jimski]

Be careful with inductions, some people have had trouble with the "oiled" filter type, iv had a quikshift stainless mesh one on for nearly a year, had no problems.

Well i paid £185 for a colour code, so just play the body shop lottery!!


Jimski

 

[highguyuk]

Well i paid £185 for a colour code, so just play the body shop lottery!!

But I went to the same bodyshop as yours and was quoted much higher! And had to negotiate down to £250 (which I was still very happy with!).

Most other garages I rang quoted me £400+.

 

[JamJay]

The Leon is a good looking car, so i'd concentrate on some styling. Like I mentioned above, look for the LC bodykit from the 02 > 05 facelift Cupra's/FR's, looks much better IMO that colour coding pre-facelift bumpers. Then drop it and maybe go for a Euro flavour on it.

 

[samu23]

Thanks for the replys guys, gonna look into getting it coulour coded, call round a few garages, and keep an eye out for some bumpers.

Anyone actually got an induction kit they would reccomend?

 

[MrBen2k7]

Anyone actually got an induction kit they would reccomend?

My mate has this K&N one.... here

But i am told the Green one is better... induction cone kit

replacement panel filter kit

Green one is better because it wont use nasty oils... but K&N being K&N will probs give a better boost... but it won't really do a lot any way, as its a tiny engine and would need a new exhaust to get the most out of it, or so I was told when I had my 1.4 Fiesta.

Ben

 

[MrBen2k7]

Be careful with inductions, some people have had trouble with the "oiled" filter type, iv had a quikshift stainless mesh one on for nearly a year, had no problems.

Well i paid £185 for a colour code, so just play the body shop lottery!!

you got any before and after pics of your colour code?

 

[Jimski]

Yes mate;

Before;

After;

Jimski

 

[MrBen2k7]

Cheers Jimski,

Looks much nicer, my mate runs a paint shop... looks like mine will be getting all its black bits tarted up..

Merci

Ben

 

[Jimski]

No worries mate, you may benefit from buying new rub strips (you can get them smooth) as mine were textured and had to be sanded down, also got slightly damaged when they were taken off.

My reason for doing it was that i basically costed up the whole cupra/cupra r kit option an it just was too expensive, as we do have to remember we only have small engines and will be moving onto bigger ones soon!!



Jimski