Hi All,
I've probably gone a bit over the top adding the Service & MOT detail but i thought it is about time i do a build thread for my car so I can look back at progress and appreciate the car in years to come, but also to share with all of you.
Hopefully you can all appreciate the car as I do.
I purchased the Leon after selling my MK6 Golf TDI, I wanted something a bit more fun and have always liked a "Hot Hatch"
I wasn’t looking directly for a Leon, especially not a LCR but when I saw the Ad on AutoTrader I was immediately interested.
It has taken a couple of years to get to where the car is today and I am a bit of a perfectionist with a slight OCD.
Vehicle Info...
Delivery Inspection: 21/10/2005
First Registration: 22/11/2005
Paint Code: L57U (Platinum Grey)
MOT History:
- 01/11/2008 @ 21,471 Miles - Pass
- 14/11/2009 @ 26,650 Miles - Pass
- 16/11/2010 @ 32,375 Miles - Pass
- 23/11/2011 @ 36,214 Miles - Pass
- 30/11/2012 @ 37,790 Miles - Pass
- 02/12/2013 @ 40,382 Miles - Pass
- 22/12/2014 @ 42,100 Miles - Pass
- 29/12/2015 @ 42,976 Miles - Pass
- 23/12/2016 @ 46,826 Miles - Pass (First Advisory)
- 27/12/2017 @ 56,856 Miles - Pass
- 20/12/2018 @ 65,074 Miles - Pass
- 18/12/2021 @ 66,978 Miles - Pass
- 07/07/2023 @ 67,119 Miles - Pass
Service Intervals & Mileage:
- 17/11/2006 @ 3,499 Miles (Seat Mosley)
- 10/11/2007 @ 12,516 Miles (Seat Wimbledon)
- 01/11/2008 @ 21,471 Miles (TVS Kent)
- 28/11/2009 @ 27,210 Miles (TVS Kent)
- 19/11/2010 @ 32,498 Miles (TVS Kent)
- 05/12/2011 @ 36,320 Miles (TVS Kent)
- 08/01/2013 @ 37,931 Miles (TVS Kent)
- 22/12/2014 @ 42,100 Miles (TVS Kent)
- 29/12/2015 @ 42,976 Miles (TVS Kent)
- 20/05/2017 @ 50,078 Miles (DubUnit Lichfield)
- 25/01/2018 @ 57,658 Miles (Strouda)
- 28/01/2019 @ 65,340 Miles (Strouda)
- 20/01/2020 @ 66,892 Miles (Strouda)
- 27/09/2020 @ 66.970 Miles (Strouda)
- 18/12/2021 @ 66,978 Miles (Strouda)
- 07/07/2023 @ 67,119 Miles
Spec's...
Engine/Performance:
- AEM Z20LET Air Filter
- 3" Intake Pipe
- Cold Air Feed from Behind Grill
- BBT Front Mount
- 3" Cobra Turbo Back N/Res With Sports Cat (6"x4" Oval Baffled Tailpipe)
- JBS (CustomCode) Stage 2 Remap - 275.6 hp @ 305.3 ft.lbs (Overrun Activated)
Suspension/Handling:
- V-Maxx Coilover Suspension Kit
- Whiteline 24mm Rear Anti Roll Bar
- Powerflex Front Arms
- Powerflex Dog Bone Mount
- S3 Upper Strut Brace
Brakes/Wheels&Tyres:
- Standard 4 Pot Brembo's
- EBC Turbo Grooved Brake Discs
- Ferodo DS Performance Pads
- Braided Brake Hose
- Standard 18" Ronal Alloys
- 225/40/R15 92Y XL Uniroyal RS3 All Round
- FK 10mm Hubcentric Spacers (Front)
- FK 15mm Hubcentric Spacers (Rear)
Interior/Audio:
- Factory Double Din Console
- Factory Cloth Recaro Seats
- Factory Cloth Arm Rest
- Pioneer SPH-DA130DAB Head Unit
- Carbon Sport Knob
- Seat Toledo Carpet Mat
- VIBE Slick 6 V2 Components (Front Doors)
- VIBE Slick 6 Coaxial (Rear Doors)
- VIBE Pulse 2 AMP
- Fli 1000w Subwoofer
- Xenon White Bulbs
Bodywork/Paint/Misc:
- Full Alloy Refurb in Silver
- Front Bumper Respray
- Rear Bumper Respray
- Brakes Painted (New Recaro Stickers Applied)
- Charge Pipe & Heat Shield Powder Coated
- Full Paint Correction Detail & Ceramic Coating
Extras:
- Liquid Gauge
- Nomad A Pillar
- Stack Boost Gauge
- S3 Illuminated Vents
- R8 Oil & Coolant Cap
- Black Washer Cap
- Gearbox Shim Kit
- 3D Gel Plates
- Kill All Wipers De-wiper Kit
- Various Forge Hoses
Future Plans:
- Maintain overall clean look
- Paint Inlet Manifold
- Forged Rods
- Paint Block
- Collect More Rare Items
- Clutch/Water Pump & Belt
- Full Calliper Refurb
- Retrim Steering Wheel
- New Subwoofer (Current was given to me)
- New Silicone Hoses
- Coat Subframe
- Powder Coat Rear Strut Brace
- New Splitter
Looking For:
Clean/New Undertray (TPS Wanted Nearly £200)
Clean/New Headlight Protectors (1M5 072 100)
Clean/New Coolant & Screen Wash Covers
Here She is on collection day:
A lot more info to come, currently trawling through 100+ GB of Images.
If anyone would like to see more on the LCR please check out my Instagram - @N20THP
Thanks for looking, any Comments, Advice, Constructive Criticism Welcome...
I've probably gone a bit over the top adding the Service & MOT detail but i thought it is about time i do a build thread for my car so I can look back at progress and appreciate the car in years to come, but also to share with all of you.
Hopefully you can all appreciate the car as I do.
I purchased the Leon after selling my MK6 Golf TDI, I wanted something a bit more fun and have always liked a "Hot Hatch"
I wasn’t looking directly for a Leon, especially not a LCR but when I saw the Ad on AutoTrader I was immediately interested.
It has taken a couple of years to get to where the car is today and I am a bit of a perfectionist with a slight OCD.
Vehicle Info...
Delivery Inspection: 21/10/2005
First Registration: 22/11/2005
Paint Code: L57U (Platinum Grey)
MOT History:
- 01/11/2008 @ 21,471 Miles - Pass
- 14/11/2009 @ 26,650 Miles - Pass
- 16/11/2010 @ 32,375 Miles - Pass
- 23/11/2011 @ 36,214 Miles - Pass
- 30/11/2012 @ 37,790 Miles - Pass
- 02/12/2013 @ 40,382 Miles - Pass
- 22/12/2014 @ 42,100 Miles - Pass
- 29/12/2015 @ 42,976 Miles - Pass
- 23/12/2016 @ 46,826 Miles - Pass (First Advisory)
- 27/12/2017 @ 56,856 Miles - Pass
- 20/12/2018 @ 65,074 Miles - Pass
- 18/12/2021 @ 66,978 Miles - Pass
- 07/07/2023 @ 67,119 Miles - Pass
Service Intervals & Mileage:
- 17/11/2006 @ 3,499 Miles (Seat Mosley)
- 10/11/2007 @ 12,516 Miles (Seat Wimbledon)
- 01/11/2008 @ 21,471 Miles (TVS Kent)
- 28/11/2009 @ 27,210 Miles (TVS Kent)
- 19/11/2010 @ 32,498 Miles (TVS Kent)
- 05/12/2011 @ 36,320 Miles (TVS Kent)
- 08/01/2013 @ 37,931 Miles (TVS Kent)
- 22/12/2014 @ 42,100 Miles (TVS Kent)
- 29/12/2015 @ 42,976 Miles (TVS Kent)
- 20/05/2017 @ 50,078 Miles (DubUnit Lichfield)
- 25/01/2018 @ 57,658 Miles (Strouda)
- 28/01/2019 @ 65,340 Miles (Strouda)
- 20/01/2020 @ 66,892 Miles (Strouda)
- 27/09/2020 @ 66.970 Miles (Strouda)
- 18/12/2021 @ 66,978 Miles (Strouda)
- 07/07/2023 @ 67,119 Miles
Spec's...
Engine/Performance:
- AEM Z20LET Air Filter
- 3" Intake Pipe
- Cold Air Feed from Behind Grill
- BBT Front Mount
- 3" Cobra Turbo Back N/Res With Sports Cat (6"x4" Oval Baffled Tailpipe)
- JBS (CustomCode) Stage 2 Remap - 275.6 hp @ 305.3 ft.lbs (Overrun Activated)
Suspension/Handling:
- V-Maxx Coilover Suspension Kit
- Whiteline 24mm Rear Anti Roll Bar
- Powerflex Front Arms
- Powerflex Dog Bone Mount
- S3 Upper Strut Brace
Brakes/Wheels&Tyres:
- Standard 4 Pot Brembo's
- EBC Turbo Grooved Brake Discs
- Ferodo DS Performance Pads
- Braided Brake Hose
- Standard 18" Ronal Alloys
- 225/40/R15 92Y XL Uniroyal RS3 All Round
- FK 10mm Hubcentric Spacers (Front)
- FK 15mm Hubcentric Spacers (Rear)
Interior/Audio:
- Factory Double Din Console
- Factory Cloth Recaro Seats
- Factory Cloth Arm Rest
- Pioneer SPH-DA130DAB Head Unit
- Carbon Sport Knob
- Seat Toledo Carpet Mat
- VIBE Slick 6 V2 Components (Front Doors)
- VIBE Slick 6 Coaxial (Rear Doors)
- VIBE Pulse 2 AMP
- Fli 1000w Subwoofer
- Xenon White Bulbs
Bodywork/Paint/Misc:
- Full Alloy Refurb in Silver
- Front Bumper Respray
- Rear Bumper Respray
- Brakes Painted (New Recaro Stickers Applied)
- Charge Pipe & Heat Shield Powder Coated
- Full Paint Correction Detail & Ceramic Coating
Extras:
- Liquid Gauge
- Nomad A Pillar
- Stack Boost Gauge
- S3 Illuminated Vents
- R8 Oil & Coolant Cap
- Black Washer Cap
- Gearbox Shim Kit
- 3D Gel Plates
- Kill All Wipers De-wiper Kit
- Various Forge Hoses
Future Plans:
- Maintain overall clean look
- Paint Inlet Manifold
- Forged Rods
- Paint Block
- Collect More Rare Items
- Clutch/Water Pump & Belt
- Full Calliper Refurb
- Retrim Steering Wheel
- New Subwoofer (Current was given to me)
- New Silicone Hoses
- Coat Subframe
- Powder Coat Rear Strut Brace
- New Splitter
Looking For:
Clean/New Undertray (TPS Wanted Nearly £200)
Clean/New Headlight Protectors (1M5 072 100)
Clean/New Coolant & Screen Wash Covers
Here She is on collection day:
A lot more info to come, currently trawling through 100+ GB of Images.
If anyone would like to see more on the LCR please check out my Instagram - @N20THP
Thanks for looking, any Comments, Advice, Constructive Criticism Welcome...
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