Mike's Smoothed, Slammed, Candy white L.C.R Build.. MISSION COMPLETED - SOLD!!

[LEE69]

Look into getting a sump guard, my guard still hits bumps and I'm not on coilovers.

 

[Mike R]

Yeh ill have to i think.. what one have you got, i presume its different to what i need on yours?

 

[Murdered LCR]

Yes the sump is the lowest point mate

 

[Mike R]

Yes the sump is the lowest point mate

Dont tell me that

Im sure i hit it last night on my way home but no damage thankfully

 

[LEE69]

Yeh ill have to i think.. what one have you got, i presume its different to what i need on yours?

It should be all the same underneath

This is how low mine is

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showpost.php?p=3376862&postcount=474

 

[Murdered LCR]

Mike they make engine spacers to lift the engine up off the mounts so you can go lower lol

 

[Mike R]

I take it thats metal then and not plastic lol.... Ah do they dan, may have to look in to then a bit further, bet there a bitch to fit tho

 

[t0m]

Looks great Mike. You'll be fine aslong as sump guard is there and you don't drive like a tool over ground where it's going to rub for a fact!

I avoid almost every bump/speedhump in the road and mine's not on the lowest setting.

 

[Mike R]

Thanks .. Ive just been looking at the baffled sumps for around £350, the sump gaurds are around 200 so what would you do if ya had the choice?... Looks like the guards hang lower than the baffled sump would?

 

[butch20vt]

very nice mate

 

[jake]

engine spacers along with larger bolts come in 15/25mm sizes, easy to fit if you have a ramp or jack, they cost about £50 to buy.

 

[Mike R]

Thanks a lot Jake .. What sort of thing would i need? Ive been trying to find a kit but cant

 

[MrBen2k7]

Car looks amazing. White is so nice on the LCR, can't believe it wasn't an option!

Keep up the good work. V8 Vantage handles would really finish off the front doors if it could be done.

 

[Mike R]

If i keep the car, next year will see some more bodywork changes, Handles are on the list to do

 

[Mike R]

Right, I thought id be clever and try a new way to work earlier, all was well until I hit a hidden bit in the road and clouted the sump, HARD! .. I shat myself expecting oil everywhere but luckly there wasnt im not taking the chance again and im gonna get some protection asap ... I would just raise the coilys up im too stubborn

4 Choices

New engine mounts to raise engine up .. Still yet to find some suitable ( £ 60ish? )

Shallow sump from Awesomegti ( £ 150ish )

Baffled sump from Backdraft ( £ 350ish )

Or a sumpgaurd but there way to expensive for my liking and wont be a s good as a sump.. ( £ 200ish? )

The awesome gti one is looking promising, what do ya all reckon?

 

[Murdered LCR]

Engine spacers

 

[jake]

lad on edition 38 forum called steve mcscene sells them mate

 

[Mike R]

Is that the most sensible option or just the cheapest and easiest?.. i dont mind paying out for a sump if thats better but then if the spacers will not make it hit there aint much point lol.. Cheers Jake I shall PM him

 

[gezmeister]

Just as a thought, but i'm sure i've seen golf owners using the r32 sump as its shallower, could try one of them?

 

[Murdered LCR]

I'm going to pm him as well once my cars back on the road