Tom03's Luna Grey 1.4 Sportrider (PICTURE HEAVY) [NOW SOLD]

James.Judd.1

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Cambs

• Apr 13, 2011

• #41

Tom03 said:

Yeah the strut brace reduces body roll.

I got a genuine SeatSport strut brace for sale, never been used. It's red with SeatSport logo on it.

I'll bring it along with me to the lincoln meet if you want to buy it. I bought it for £70 so make your offer.

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A strut brace doesnt reduce body roll.. it does exactly what it says on the tin.. braces the suspention struts i.e stops the chassis flexing. You wont ever be able to notice the difference using a front upper strut brace unless you have a really sorted suspention set up. So basically they are just bling.

Anti roll bars are what reduces body roll mate.

 

Tom03

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Retford, Nottinghamshire

• Apr 13, 2011

• #42

Zlash_eX said:

Yeah thought it did. Can you feel an improvement in handling at all? When did you buy it matey?

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I bought them both off ebay last Saturday and they came on Monday.

And a question about this strut brace guys, I got an adjuster on mine, should I have it tight pulling the chassis inwards (closer together) or should I have it pushing the chassis out?

And yeah, I mainly got it for people to look at when I open the bonnet instead of my boring case that covers the engine haha.

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Tom03

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Retford, Nottinghamshire

• Apr 15, 2011

• #43

Mudflaps have arrived

After much pondering I decided to take it to a garage to get them fitted. They are not meant for my car so it's not a straight forward job. They are universal mudflaps so they have to be made to fit. (Drill holes, etc.)

This meant I had to take my wheels off!

And here are the mudflaps now my car is off the ramps.

What do you guys think?

If your interested in these mudflaps, I got them from here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....2196863&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_500wt_922

 

Zlash_eX

Dec 18, 2010

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• Apr 15, 2011

• #44

Love those mud flaps, they look much better than my standard ones. How much were they?

 

Tom03

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• Apr 15, 2011

• #45

Zlash_eX said:

Love those mud flaps, they look much better than my standard ones. How much were they?

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....2196863&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_500wt_922

£12 for a pair

 

Veyron

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Dec 3, 2009

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• Apr 15, 2011

• #46

Looking good, not so sure on the aerial or third brake light sticker though! People know your called tom from the plate

 

Tom03

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• Apr 15, 2011

• #47

Veyron said:

Looking good, not so sure on the aerial or third brake light sticker though! People know your called tom from the plate

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I peeled the sticker off when I got my number plate! And I angled my aerial 45 degree's so it looks better

 

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Tom03

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Retford, Nottinghamshire

• Apr 21, 2011

• #48

Got some LED bulbs in the Number Plate light fitment.

 

cheeseman

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• Apr 28, 2011

• #49

cars looking pretty nice. just got a sport rider myself and loving every minute of it!

 

Tom03

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Retford, Nottinghamshire

• May 4, 2011

• #50

cheeseman said:

cars looking pretty nice. just got a sport rider myself and loving every minute of it!

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Good stuff!! You got 1.4 like me or a 1.9 TDi?

 

Tom03

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Feb 28, 2010

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Retford, Nottinghamshire

• May 4, 2011

• #51

Oh baby, coilover time.

They are FK AK Street's I have heard good reviews about them and they are fairly cheep. I got them for £220 off eBay. You can get them cheaper from other sellers off eBay. (£190 IIRC from DPM Performance.) But the free postage by ParcelForce 24/7 won me over.

Before:

Front Wheel

Back Wheel

After:

Front Wheel

Back Wheel

I have got them on the minimum drop at the moment at 30mm. I'll be testing it soon to see how low I can go without it rubbing. I doubt I can get the full 100mm that it can drop to though haha.

 

Tom03

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Retford, Nottinghamshire

• May 6, 2011

• #52

I was jet washing my car when I found a little black dot on my rear bumper. I thought it was just some kind of dirt, so I pointed the jet wash at it to try and get rid of it...

Within under a second it just expanded to this..

I've posted this in the Car Care subforum to see if I can get any advice...

 

Blanco92

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Apr 11, 2010

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• May 7, 2011

• #53

Looks like either you rear bumper has been resprayed before and perhaps isn't a great job... or you've applied too much pressure with the jet washer. You should never point the jet at full pressure at the car.

 

Tom03

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Retford, Nottinghamshire

• May 7, 2011

• #54

I've got a cheap an easy way to fix this!

I'll keep you all updated when I do it

 

Tom03

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Retford, Nottinghamshire

• May 13, 2011

• #55

After being inspired by my mates Polo, I decided to de-wiper my rear wiper.

Here is a picture of what it looks like now.

It was a real pain getting the trim off to get the motor out.

I got a 24mm grommet from Halfords for a temp, I've ordered a 25mm grommet off eBay to replace it.

 

Tom03

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Retford, Nottinghamshire

• May 13, 2011

• #56

I've been a bit adventures and ordered a heat gun and some 3D red carbon vinyl.

I'm going to be having some fun with some parts on my car.

I'll keep you updated... Unless I make a complete fart of it.

 

Tom03

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Retford, Nottinghamshire

• May 18, 2011

• #57

Hey guys, update time.

I have fitted red carbon fibre vinyl wrap on parts of inside of my car.

I decided to do the bottom of my console and the stereo's plate surround at first as I could take these off and do it in my garage.

The next day I decided to do the cup holder and the steering wheel.

What do you guys think? I personally like it and best thing about it, I enjoyed doing it!

 

Tom03

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Retford, Nottinghamshire

• May 18, 2011

• #58

I got my spacers fitted today, I went with 20mm hubcentrics on the rear. At the same time I lowered my car some more and balanced it out as I've had my coilovers on for a couple of weeks now.

 

killieboy123

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Kilmarnock

www.seatcupra.net

• May 18, 2011

• #59

Tom03 said:

Hey guys, update time.

I have fitted red carbon fibre vinyl wrap on parts of inside of my car.

I decided to do the bottom of my console and the stereo's plate surround at first as I could take these off and do it in my garage.

The next day I decided to do the cup holder and the steering wheel.

What do you guys think? I personally like it and best thing about it, I enjoyed doing it!

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Looks good. Like how it's just a red border round the cd player. Nice and subtle.
Love the steering wheel too. That was a great idea. May have to try that if you don't mind.

 

Tom03

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Retford, Nottinghamshire

• May 18, 2011

• #60

killieboy123 said:

Looks good. Like how it's just a red border round the cd player. Nice and subtle.
Love the steering wheel too. That was a great idea. May have to try that if you don't mind.

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Sure, be my guest

It was a pain in the backside trying to get the air bubbles out of the steering wheel. Good luck!