Leon ST SE 2020 1.6TDI

[Frostybear]

A log for some of the relatively simple mods and work I'm doing to the Seat Leon 2020 1.6TDI mk3.5 ST SE.

I bought this car in November 2023 to replace my now very old (but dependable) Toyota Corolla 2006 with 215k miles. Drove that car for 10 years and what a brilliant car but must be sold on to a new owner.

I needed something larger due to the new baby and all of her stuff that won't fit in a moderate size hatchback! Always loved the look of seat Leons and a estate was what I needed!

Found this 2020 1.6TDI in mystery blue with 65k kms for a very good price in Ireland. Car prices here are crazy so I had to jump on it while I could. Car is perfect and should last a long time, only problem is slightly noisy power steering at slow speeds and full lock but its just something to get over.

I wouldn't normally be interested in modifying cars,but i just love the look of the seat leon...it looks fast and sporty so i said lets try and make it a little faster and a little sportier!

Anyway,my mods planned are:
Tinted rear windows
Stage 1 remap from 115hp to 150hp
Eibach pro kit lowering springs
Upgrade alloys from 17" to 18"
A little bit of dechrome front and rear
Nicer pedals
Dynamic wing mirror indicators
Black wing mirrors
Some obd11 software mods
OEM mudflaps
Maybe some body kit...but its very difficult to find parts that fit the non fr facelift.

 

[Frostybear]

First thing on the agenda was a good clean.

Have invested in some cleaning equipment to try to keep it that way too!

 

[Frostybear]

Next up is rear window tint. Went for 15% (2nd darkest in the shop) Darkest was 5% and its just too much so very happy, makes the car look way better.

I believe its just a roll of material stuck to the indide of the windows, but its a good option. 3 year guarantee on it too

 

[Frostybear]

First silly mistake of mine. Bought some aluminium 'sports' pedals off of aliexpress, much cheaper than other options.

They're actually very good quality and improve the look of the pedals a lot...however I bought the wrong ones!

There's a difference between manual LHD and RHD cars. I bought LHD but have RHD. Differences are in foot rest style and *I believe* accelerator pedal length.

So the footrest is useless to me, replacement one ordered.
The clutch and brake pedal fit perfectly. You pull off the current rubber pedals and push in the replacement ones, very easy.

The accelerator pedal is different. It fits over the current pedal. If it was 10mm longer it would fit perfect, makes me think the LHD accelerator pedal is that little bit shorter too and I have the wrong one. I made it work by pushing it on really really hard. It's wedged on there pretty solid for now but still not 100% happy. I'll see how it holds up

Accelerator before elbow grease

Accelerator after elbow grease (rubber is folded over the original pedal on the top, pretty secure but looks a bit **** up close)