Rich23 UK's Red LCR - Car going back to garage to be sorted.

[Rich23 UK]

Hi all,

Well I thought it was about time I made my own Readers Ride thread.

I've had the car since the beginning of October. I've wanted an LCR as it had all the things I was looking for in a car.
I needed to be able to get the kids in and out as I was going around in a 3dr Mitsi Colt which I hated. It was purely an A-B motor and gave no pleasure.
Before that I had a JDM STI Scoob but needed to get rid because my first son was born so needed to free up some cash.
Here is a pic of my old Scoob:

I loved the car but I wouldn't get another one as there as common as muck now. But it was great fun.

The LCR I ended up getting was previously owned by another member from SCN (BEN CTR). It's an 05 plate.
It's got a seatcupra.net decal on the rear qtr window so when I viewed it I had a good feeling about it. Usually when a car is owned by someone from a enthusiast forum it has generally been well looked after. It had full Seat service history and was in pretty good condition. Only a small crack in the front bumper on the drivers side and a small dent along the edge of the drivers door from a car park ding or something. Nothing major.

Here are the pics that the garage had taken:

Notice the broken drivers side air vent which the garage replaced. Also the missing clutch pedal cover which is on my list of things to do.

Overall the car is in really good condition. I originally wanted a black one but good examples are few and far between. Plus I was eager to get one as the colt had run out of tax and mot and I didn't want to spend any money on it so had to get some wheels. Plus my 2nd son was just born so I had to get cracking.

It's got higher mileage than I would of liked 84k but with the full service history I wasn't too bothered.

I then decided to get the cambelt done as there was no record of it being done. The garage said it didn't need doing until 120k as it said on there autodata but for peace of mind I had it done anyway.
I then discovered it had a replacement APU head on it which was a surprise. But again not too bothered now. Got it checked by Volkscraft and monitoring a possible small oil leak. But it's covered under the warranty until end of December so if it becomes an issue it will get sorted.

It's fantastic to drive anyway. No problems touch wood.
I also discovered it had the Revo S1 when Ben CTR had it which again was a surprise. But a nice one. I then sourced an SPS2 switch to activate it which came from another SCN member YIN.

WOW!!!! What a difference!!!!

So what will I be doing with it?
Well only subtle things I think. I've replaced the aerial for a stumpy one from ebay. I'm also replacing the wing mirror caps for black ones bought from Dave at Seremotors. Yet to be put on.
Also the front R badge has faded a bit so I've got another one.
I would like another exhaust. Perhaps a Blue Flame or something. But that can wait until next year.

I'm planning on keeping this car for a while so no rush.

I will get some updated pics once the shite weather clears up a bit and I can clean it and put the caps on etc....

Cheers,
Rich

 

[Rich23 UK]

Just received some goodies in the post.

Something for the weekend.

Wing mirror caps.
I thought I would go for the black and see what they look like.

Replacement R badge for the front.

 

[cupramillo]

Nice clean example you got there mate, and a good base for you to start modding, and believe me, being a member on here, you are going to be spending ALOT of money on her!

Best colour aswell

 

[rsmith]

Nice motor, a small bit to do on it, but the satisfaction level is worth it, as Cupramillo said once u get started modding her, start saving

 

[Willie]

Nice car bud, are you planning on seeing if you can match Bens times on Santa Pod?

 

[Rich23 UK]

Thanks guys.

Being on here is a bit lethal as like you say you constantly want to spend money on the next thing.
No other major plans for her tbh just little tweeks and stuff.

Nice car bud, are you planning on seeing if you can match Bens times on Santa Pod?

I hadn't planned to. It's a bit of a trek from here around the 4 hour mark. But I hear it was a good time?

 

[Willie]

It's the tweeks and stuff you have to watch out for building into mods and suspension and Big turbo's etc etc

 

[Rich23 UK]

It's the tweeks and stuff you have to watch out for building into mods and suspension and Big turbo's etc etc

No I have no plans for more power upgrades really. It will be more cosmetic changes than anything.

 

[Rich23 UK]

Managed to fit the wing mirror caps today.

Before:

After:

Managed to brak one of the clips hold the original red cap on the drivers side. They were quite tough to get off you know.

I think it looks quite smart. Gives it that touring car look.

I need to get some lacquer to go over my new R badge to make it last a bit longer.

 

[Rich23 UK]

I've just ordered the following from PowerBulbs:

Philips X-Treme Power H7 - £27.85 x 1
Philips X-Treme Power H1 - £22.50 x 1
FREE Philips Blue Vision W5W - £0.00 x 1

I don't know whether the Blue Vision bulbs will compliment the X-Treme Power ones but will have a look.

I will then look at getting some new fog bulbs but not sure what will match the above. Any ideas?

 

[Nef]

lovely car mate, definately an improvement with the black mirror covers,

something like these would look ok in the fogs

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/H3-LED-Foglig...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item19b6724de4

their quite a bit for what they are, you could get alot cheaper for the same thing, but would have to buy from the states of china.

 

[Shaunyboy]

I've just ordered the following from PowerBulbs:

Philips X-Treme Power H7 - £27.85 x 1
Philips X-Treme Power H1 - £22.50 x 1
FREE Philips Blue Vision W5W - £0.00 x 1

I don't know whether the Blue Vision bulbs will compliment the X-Treme Power ones but will have a look.

I will then look at getting some new fog bulbs but not sure what will match the above. Any ideas?

You big clot, should have got HID's for that price, thats robbery

 

[Rich23 UK]

lovely car mate, definately an improvement with the black mirror covers,

something like these would look ok in the fogs

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/H3-LED-Foglig...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item19b6724de4

their quite a bit for what they are, you could get alot cheaper for the same thing, but would have to buy from the states of china.

Thanks mate. I might look at getting some of them.

You big clot, should have got HID's for that price, thats robbery

I didn't really want to go for a HID conversion tbh.
Plus I don't want run the risk of being pulled over by the old bill as they all seem to be

And wouldn't I have to get a HID conversion for each of the H1 and H7 lights? If so it wouldn't be that cheap.

 

[Nef]

no worries mate, some of the cheaper stuff from china seem to be just as good as the stuff that supposedly from this country.

all depends on how impatient you are

 

[Rich23 UK]

no worries mate, some of the cheaper stuff from china seem to be just as good as the stuff that supposedly from this country.

all depends on how impatient you are

I'm in no real rush. But when I have my mind set on something I want it yesterday.

Any suggestions for a nice bulb/led for the rear number plate?

 

[Nef]

i think its a Festoon 42mm but that didnt fit on mine, so it may be about a 40mm instead, sure someone will correct me somethis like this will do

i vaugly remember someone saying its a 38mm?

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_...3&_nkw=Festoon+40mm&_sacat=See-All-Categories

the 8 LED is obviously going to be a tiny bit brighter than the 6 LED they are 40mm

these are 38mm

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=...cles_CarParts_SM&_odkw=Festoon+40mm&_osacat=0

anyone will do mate, just make sure its white and not chavy blue

 

[James23Parkin]

I really like the contrast between black and red. Would be nice to may be have the alloys match the wing mirrors

I do agree, being on here does heavily influence your wish list. I've owned my LCR since 2005, and whilst progress has been reasonable, I don't think I'll ever be satisfied. I hope your enjoying the car (plus the financial headaches that come along with it) ?

Good luck mate.

 

[Rich23 UK]

i think its a Festoon 42mm but that didnt fit on mine, so it may be about a 40mm instead, sure someone will correct me somethis like this will do

i vaugly remember someone saying its a 38mm?

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_...3&_nkw=Festoon+40mm&_sacat=See-All-Categories

the 8 LED is obviously going to be a tiny bit brighter than the 6 LED they are 40mm

these are 38mm

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=...cles_CarParts_SM&_odkw=Festoon+40mm&_osacat=0

anyone will do mate, just make sure its white and not chavy blue

Nice one thanks.

I'm after the white look not the blue.

I really like the contrast between black and red. Would be nice to may be have the alloys match the wing mirrors

I do agree, being on here does heavily influence your wish list. I've owned my LCR since 2005, and whilst progress has been reasonable, I don't think I'll ever be satisfied. I hope your enjoying the car (plus the financial headaches that come along with it) ?

Good luck mate.

Thanks James. Funny you should mention the wheels. It's something I may do.

 

[Shaunyboy]

Thanks mate. I might look at getting some of them.




I didn't really want to go for a HID conversion tbh.
Plus I don't want run the risk of being pulled over by the old bill as they all seem to be

And wouldn't I have to get a HID conversion for each of the H1 and H7 lights? If so it wouldn't be that cheap.

No just H7, H1 just use diffrent bulbs. Shouldent get pulled rele providing you have then adjustest properly or buy the H7R bulbs which rectify the pattern.

 

[Rich23 UK]

No just H7, H1 just use diffrent bulbs. Shouldent get pulled rele providing you have then adjustest properly or buy the H7R bulbs which rectify the pattern.

I'm sure the Philips bulbs will do me ok. I've heard good things about them. I may do a HID conversion at a later date.