Is this FR or FR+ Leon TDI MK1

[John Relf]

Hi. First post on forum.
Just got a MK1 TDI Pd150 FR Leon after previously having had a MK2 Pd170 FR.
I believe it to have Cupra R wheels on it (17") but unsure of bumpers (front bumper different to other FR's I looked at)
Is this a standard FR or FR+ which I've been lead to believe had a factory Cupra R bodykit on it.
Advice appreciated

 

[Alexis27]

FR+ from factory since it's a 55 reg.

 

[Nathan penney]

Looks like a good car. You’ve gone to a mk1 from a mk2?
Good man! Lol
I went back to mk1 Cupra R after owning many different cars for 13 years and still think the simplicity of a mk1 compared to touch screens and driving settings is pure joy.
I had a Tdi in 2004 it was phenomenal. Loads of torque for everyday driving but I used used to get about 600 miles out of a tank of diesel.
The only differences externally between yours and a Cupra R are the R has 18’ wheels ( same style) and single exhaust compared to the twin exhaust on the Tdi.
Enjoy your car.

 

[Alexis27]

Plus silver wing mirrors

 

[AndrewJB]

Its an FR+ hence the red FR badges on wings, they are discontinued now so I had to buy eBay specials for my FR+ recently.

Don't fancy selling the SEAT UK plate holders do you @John Relf been after a set for a while.

 

[John Relf]

Cheers guys, appreciate the feedback
Just need to refurb the alloys to gloss black now

 

[John Relf]

Its an FR+ hence the red FR badges on wings, they are discontinued now so I had to buy eBay specials for my FR+ recently.

Don't fancy selling the SEAT UK plate holders do you @John Relf been after a set for a while.

The number plate holders not in greatest of nick, with front one having a bit missing off corner. Cos of that ordered some third party design ones of eBay so once off car can let you know

 

[AndrewJB]

Cheers guys, appreciate the feedback
Just need to refurb the alloys to gloss black now

Just do what I did and buy the LCR 18" ones instead.

 

[John Relf]

Just do what I did and buy the LCR 18" ones instead.

Have had a look around for 18's but haven't found any in Black with decent tyres so just getting mine done for £200...
Works out cheaper n should look nearly as nice

 

[AndrewJB]

I picked up a set of 18" with decent tyres in black recently for £200 was happy with that.

 

[John Relf]

Very nice... Sounds like a good deal tbh
Not come across anything that cheap unfortunately, everything been around £300 n also long journey to fetch...
Car goes in tomorrow to be re-furbed on all 4 alloys
Will post pics when done

 

[AndrewJB]

I've got an LCR steering wheel coming this week for mine, already got the LCR wheels, seats, vents, handbrake cover, gearknob, exhaust tip.

 

[John Relf]

I've got an LCR steering wheel coming this week for mine, already got the LCR wheels, seats, vents, handbrake cover, gearknob, exhaust tip.

How does the exhaust tip attach onto back box? The FR TDI has twin downturn tips on my back box?

 

[AndrewJB]

How does the exhaust tip attach onto back box? The FR TDI has twin downturn tips on my back box?

It doesn't I bought an LCR exhaust where somebody had cut the backbox off it and welded in straight pipe. We chopped off my backbox and welded it all together using a reducer. Sounds a little better but still not great.

Need to go for 3" straight through to sound good.

 

[Gabster]

Nice ride, I got one same color I love the shape more than mk2