Now Then - mk1 golf owner buying a 2002 leon cupra

[ConradJellyfish]

now then everyone, thought id join up as in the next couple of months im going to be buying a 2002 onwards Leon Cupra. Ive Got an 83 mk1 golf gti but im looking at something abit more comfortable and quicker.

Thing is, i want to do fair few engine mods, ill be dropping the car on coilies and probs some 18's, but most definately FMIC as ive got one knokcing around the garage brand new, ill get a custom system, remap, dump valve, filter but what else can i do to get a decent bhp on the leon without spending stupid money.

What Can i expect??

 

[Willie]

Go straight for the LCR, with a remap you'll get 270 BHP and thesame with torque. You won't get this with a LC. Also you'll get the 18" wheels, brembo brakes easier to lower etc etc.
With the current prices on these you will get one very very cheaply

 

[ConradJellyfish]

How Much do you think im looking at, ive got about 5k budgeted for a 2002/2003 cupra, cash isnt exactly flowing at the mo, but i cant part with my mk1.

 

[kineticz]

5K will easily get you a nice LCR

 

[ConradJellyfish]

serious, will it get me a facelift model .... anyone know of any for sale?

 

[kineticz]

On second thoughts it would get you a quite high mileage '02 plate LCR for around that money. I was thinking of the Cupra. Sorry

Here's one example:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2003-SEAT-LEO...3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66:2|65:7|39:1|240:1318

 

[ConradJellyfish]

so im looking at a 180bhp 2002 facelift cupra me thinks, what power will i be looking at with the mods i quoted in the first post?

 

[kineticz]

I have the Cupra engine, and with a decat and downpipe, forge 007p valve, cold air intake, and custom remap I'll be looking at about 225hp. The FMIC will ensure your car maintains it's power for longer as it keeps intake temperatures down.

There are some nice Cupras that pop up in the classifieds on this forum for around that money

 

[nibbles]

As the above said, go straight for the 225 then mod at your leisure

 

[ConradJellyfish]

right so how much ou reckon i can pick a LCR up for?? thats not ragged to fubar??

 

[kineticz]

Errr can't you do some research yourself for second hand car prices?

 

[traumapat]

so im looking at a 180bhp 2002 facelift cupra me thinks, what power will i be looking at with the mods i quoted in the first post?

the top bhp for an leon cupra 01 onwards will be around 240odd. to get that all you really need is a sports cat/bigger downpipe and good custom map.... i got these figures on my own car with these mods at one point.

above that gets expensive as the turbo becomes the bottle neck.
a well tuned cupra is a nice fast car... bumpers can be changed in case you find a cheap pre facelift

 

[ConradJellyfish]

Errr can't you do some research yourself for second hand car prices?

ive been looking mate but i cant find many at all, thought you lot might know of some and know more than me..

right, ill start having a gander

 

[Nutkin]

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=200585

remember it comes with 18s etc so your practically making money on it.

your saving about a grand by not having to change the wheels, brakes or Remap.

 

[Willie]

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/736450.htm

As above really
People will snap your hand off if your offering cash just now so if your good at bartering and you have the balls to do it you have a very good chance for getting a fantastic deal.
good luck

 

[smokescreen]

serious, will it get me a facelift model .... anyone know of any for sale?

Manage to get a facelift 52 plate Leon Cupra for less than £3k just only last week, so yeah its possible!

 

[kineticz]

ive been looking mate but i cant find many at all, thought you lot might know of some and know more than me..

right, ill start having a gander

Good luck with finding the right car for you and don't forget to post pics when you get it!

Also good choice to go down the Cupra route

 

[ConradJellyfish]

Manage to get a facelift 52 plate Leon Cupra for less than £3k just only last week, so yeah its possible!

cheers man

and cheers mr kineticz, just assessing my finances then going for a decent cupra, if i cant get as uch cash, might have to go down the Ibiza Route, is that so bad?

 

[PjCupra]

Heres mine a bit more than your budget but i have done most of the things you are going to do

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=192113

 

[ConradJellyfish]

tad over my budget but nice motor matey