Leon ST mods

[SAMF2204]

Hey all... just picked up a 'Boheme purple' Leon ST 1.6 tdi with DSG and I'm basically after inspiration for a few mods and make it stand out a little.

What have you guys done to your ST's to make them different?

Also.... been looking into a remap but not sure if it would grenade the gearbox..... could the 7 speed dsg handle the torque of a mapped 1.6? (its a 2018 model if that makes a difference)

Cheers all!!!

 

[Deleted member 77314]

I have a 184 ST DSG with some mods....

REVO stage 1 map (181hp to ~230hp):

REVO Stage 1 Software for a SEAT Leon MK3 (5F 2012 - 2020) 2.0 Common Rail 184

www.onlyrevo.com

I have the older 6 speed 'box, The map was put on in 2018 and has run flawlessly since then. Can't say how the 7-speed would perform though.


Triple R Composites splitter:

SEAT Leon MK3 FR / Cupra (PFL) Front Splitter | triplercomposites

PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONDefinition of a front splitter - Front splitters are essential aerodynamic components that serve to balance the front vs. rear distribution of downforce. A splitter is typically found on the front-end of a race car, appearing as a flat extension to the very bottom of the front...

www.triplercomposites.com

Rieger diffuser:

Seat Leon FR (01/17-on) Rieger Rear Bumper Diffuser - Twin Left Exit Gloss Black for sale online | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Seat Leon FR (01/17-on) Rieger Rear Bumper Diffuser - Twin Left Exit Gloss Black at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

www.ebay.co.uk

Looks subtle and goes well!

 

[Chillout]

Check out my build log:

SEAT Leon FR ST Ultimate Edition on DRIVE2

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[Corzo54]

I have a 184 ST DSG with some mods....

REVO stage 1 map (181hp to ~230hp):

REVO Stage 1 Software for a SEAT Leon MK3 (5F 2012 - 2020) 2.0 Common Rail 184

www.onlyrevo.com

I have the older 6 speed 'box, The map was put on in 2018 and has run flawlessly since then. Can't say how the 7-speed would perform though.


Triple R Composites splitter:

SEAT Leon MK3 FR / Cupra (PFL) Front Splitter | triplercomposites

PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONDefinition of a front splitter - Front splitters are essential aerodynamic components that serve to balance the front vs. rear distribution of downforce. A splitter is typically found on the front-end of a race car, appearing as a flat extension to the very bottom of the front...

www.triplercomposites.com

Rieger diffuser:

Seat Leon FR (01/17-on) Rieger Rear Bumper Diffuser - Twin Left Exit Gloss Black for sale online | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Seat Leon FR (01/17-on) Rieger Rear Bumper Diffuser - Twin Left Exit Gloss Black at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

www.ebay.co.uk

Looks subtle and goes well!

Hi mate do u know if that splitter would fit mine ?

 

[nd-photo.nl]

Also add the rear window spoilers, they look great and also help with aero. They are quite expensive if you buy them original, they can also be found on Aliexpress etc

I also have a ST (Cupra 280), and added a Rieger diffuser. It totally transforms the back end. I don't know what is available for your bumper, but a diffuser is highly recommended. More pics:

ND-Photo.nl 's - Seat Leon ST Cupra 280

Fixed a small oil leak, the hose from the PCV valve didnt seal that well anymore. Replaced both O-rings with new Nitril rings. I will probably buy a new hose somewhere in the future, as they are pretty cheap.

www.seatcupra.net

 

[Corzo54]

I tried to put those side spoiler things on mine and the spoiler I’ve got is to big so they don’t fit lol

 

[nd-photo.nl]

@Corzo54 Now I am curious how your spoiler situation looks!

 

[Corzo54]

@Corzo54 Now I am curious how your spoiler situation looks!

Not good pretty sure It’s not an estate one but it’s stuck on now anyway it’s supposed to be flush with the roof and the windows but it sits out abit when I tried to put the side bits on they came down past the window on the bottom

 

[nd-photo.nl]

@Corzo54 Ah nice, I haven't seen it before! Do you have a link for it?

 

[Corzo54]

https://ebay.us/m/RtlDJ5 just a cheap one it’s deffo not the right one for the estate the fitment is not great it sits up abit on the roof and at the sides im scared of it blowing off soon on the motorway not sure I would recommend. When I bought the car I went to a body kit place to get the splitter and skirts and he told me all the mk3 hatchback stuff will fit but it deffo doesn’t as I’ve found out

 

[Corzo54]

https://ebay.us/m/RtlDJ5 just a cheap one it’s deffo not the right one for the estate the fitment is not great it sits up abit on the roof and at the sides im scared of it blowing off soon on the motorway not sure I would recommend. When I bought the car I went to a body kit place to get the splitter and skirts and he told me all the mk3 hatchback stuff will fit but it deffo doesn’t as I’ve found out

 

[Mo_86]

SEAT LEON MK3 5F8 ST SPORTS TOURER SPOILER ( from 2012 ) | eBay UK

Seat Leon 5F8 Sports Tourer. Spoiler will fit Sports Tourer model only.

ebay.us

This is the copy one for an ST, from Poland and is fibreglass so the fitment can be hit and miss.

 

[cairus]

SEAT LEON MK3 5F8 ST SPORTS TOURER SPOILER ( from 2012 ) | eBay UK

Seat Leon 5F8 Sports Tourer. Spoiler will fit Sports Tourer model only.

ebay.us

Dies ist die Kopie eines ST aus Polen und besteht aus Fiberglas, daher kann die Passform unterschiedlich ausfallen.

No shipping to Austria

 

[nd-photo.nl]

https://ebay.us/m/RtlDJ5 just a cheap one it’s deffo not the right one for the estate the fitment is not great it sits up abit on the roof and at the sides im scared of it blowing off soon on the motorway not sure I would recommend. When I bought the car I went to a body kit place to get the splitter and skirts and he told me all the mk3 hatchback stuff will fit but it deffo doesn’t as I’ve found out

Ah ok ok, I'm still hesitant about the upwards facing lip, I don't think it complements the sleek sloping roofline. The lip suits the SC better than the ST if you ask me

 

[Mr Pig]

The best mod you could do to a 1.6 TDi is to sell it and buy a petrol!

Not kidding. The 1.4 TSi 150 is a lot faster, more responsive and just nicer to drive but still gives you 45mpg all day and over 50 on a run. So yes, the diesel is more economical on fuel but work it out, unless you do very big millage the difference in cost might not be as big as you think. Totally worth the extra spend as the 1.4 is a beautiful engine. The TDi is a dog! A reliable and economical dog but a dog all the same.

 

[Frostybear]

There's also the RDX spoiler for the ST. I don't know of anyone that's fitted it though, so how well it fits is unknown.

https://rdx.de/en/products/seat/leon-5f/rdx-roof-spoiler-seat-leon-5f-st-station-wagon-incl-fr