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Richys MK1 LCR (Cobra turbo back/ AMD stage1+/ AP coilovers, Wellycooler, Recaros)
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Haha cheers mate, funny how you said to be patient and it will go, ended up bloody true
Itching to drive the R now!
Told you so!
Bet you can't wait to drive it, let us know how it goes
After saying bye to my cupra yesterday i went out this morning to tax the LCR. Excited as i was i went for a quick spin. I took it nice and easy as its been offf the road for nearly 6 months now, and as soon as i put my foot down past 2500 revs i heard a woooosh noise all of a sudden and no boost . Pulled over a checked if a pipe had come off and all seemed ok but still no turbo.
Popped to harris down my road and we both agreed it might be the N75 valve that is shot.
Liquid gauge flagged up errors: 17705 and 17956 which relates to N75.
Im gutted really as iv been waiting months to drive her and it does this to me
Last photos of the cupra
Gave the R its first wash in 6 months as well....
Also fitted a new OEM oil cap, not sure if anyone else has this design without the orange writing
Popped to harris down my road and we both agreed it might be the N75 valve that is shot.
Liquid gauge flagged up errors: 17705 and 17956 which relates to N75.
Im gutted really as iv been waiting months to drive her and it does this to me
Last photos of the cupra
Gave the R its first wash in 6 months as well....
Also fitted a new OEM oil cap, not sure if anyone else has this design without the orange writing
The Cupra looked a lovely car mate, but I really have a soft spot for red LCR's. With the right wheels and stance they can look absolutely epic The N75 failing is a pain but fitting a new one will really be a good thing to do mate. Mine failed on mine nearly 2 years ago and the boost gauge was showing 2 bar on full WOT, I did this about twice and never again as I got worried about the rods!
Not seen that oil cap before bud, but it looks fine.
What are the plans for the R? Any big ones? Do you have a list?
The N75 failing is a pain but fitting a new one will really be a good thing to do mate. Mine failed on mine nearly 2 years ago and the boost gauge was showing 2 bar on full WOT, I did this about twice and never again as I got worried about the rods!Not seen that oil cap before bud, but it looks fine.
What are the plans for the R? Any big ones? Do you have a list?
The Cupra looked a lovely car mate, but I really have a soft spot for red LCR's. With the right wheels and stance they can look absolutely epic
Not seen that oil cap before bud, but it looks fine.
What are the plans for the R? Any big ones? Do you have a list?
Thanks Tom, the red looks so much better in real life and i cant believe how easy it is to clean, black was such a pain!!
2 bar thats mental mate. Will mine be alright for a few days until i get a new one??
Iv got a couple of days off this month so will be going to SRB power in lakeside and see if they will let me test fit an XXR 527 wheel before i buy em. Apart from that and coilovers its just maintaining the car really. Im trying to get it to your standard but im a long way yet
Thanks Tom, the red looks so much better in real life and i cant believe how easy it is to clean, black was such a pain!!
2 bar thats mental mate. Will mine be alright for a few days until i get a new one??
Iv got a couple of days off this month so will be going to SRB power in lakeside and see if they will let me test fit an XXR 527 wheel before i buy em. Apart from that and coilovers its just maintaining the car really. Im trying to get it to your standard but im a long way yet
I'm sure you'll really appreciate the colour change with regard to car cleaning over time more and more mate!
Tbh once I knew the N75 was dead on mine I stopped driving the car. If you can do this I'd say so, but if you must use it just go easy and don't let it spike in boost to anything silly which can cause rod damage etc, but I don't think you're the sort to hammer it around if there's an issue with the car. Spikes in boost are just what you don't want! I got my N75 off a skodaparts seller on ebay for about £48 I think but it's been good as gold since and the boost gauge peaks at 1.5/6 bar absolute tops on WOT.
Wheel choice is good mate they look awesome but interested to see how/if they will fit. Hope they do mate, something different
LOL cheers, I'm happy with mine now but it's been a long journey and the new wheels haven't even been ordered yet, lol.
I'm sure you'll really appreciate the colour change with regard to car cleaning over time more and more mate!
Tbh once I knew the N75 was dead on mine I stopped driving the car. If you can do this I'd say so, but if you must use it just go easy and don't let it spike in boost to anything silly which can cause rod damage etc, but I don't think you're the sort to hammer it around if there's an issue with the car. Spikes in boost are just what you don't want! I got my N75 off a skodaparts seller on ebay for about £48 I think but it's been good as gold since and the boost gauge peaks at 1.5/6 bar absolute tops on WOT.
Wheel choice is good mate they look awesome but interested to see how/if they will fit. Hope they do mate, something different
Oh crap im scared to drive it now, ill drive it nice and slow on tuesday and hope i can get one at work. Ill keep the liquid gauge on boost just to keep an eye on it.
Thanks for the heads up though mate, appreciate it
I hope they clear the brembos tbh mate, if they dont then another wheel hunt will be on lol.
Its taken you a few years and a lot of pennies to get it where it is now and credit to you. You need to order them wheels now!!
Oh crap im scared to drive it now, ill drive it nice and slow on tuesday and hope i can get one at work. Ill keep the liquid gauge on boost just to keep an eye on it.
Thanks for the heads up though mate, appreciate it
I hope they clear the brembos tbh mate, if they dont then another wheel hunt will be on lol.
Its taken you a few years and a lot of pennies to get it where it is now and credit to you. You need to order them wheels now!!
No worries mate. Just take it easy and she'll be fine, worth keeping an eye on the LG for sure to make sure all is ok. I really need one of those still! Argh! More money..
I had two back up sets of wheels mate. If you want other suggestions I can happily suggest these to you, one set however are £1800 or so, can't remember if that's with or without tyres
But I was thinking about buying them. Lol. I've got a date pencilled in for ordering the new wheels mate don't worry Won't be long.
No worries mate. Just take it easy and she'll be fine, worth keeping an eye on the LG for sure to make sure all is ok. I really need one of those still! Argh! More money..
I had two back up sets of wheels mate. If you want other suggestions I can happily suggest these to you, one set however are £1800 or so, can't remember if that's with or without tyres
Honestly its such a good kit, id be lost without it.
Appreciate that as well mate, dont think i could spend £1800 on wheels though, probably top out at 1k-1200k with tyres
Exciting times though, whats next after your wheels then??
Honestly its such a good kit, id be lost without it.
Appreciate that as well mate, dont think i could spend £1800 on wheels though, probably top out at 1k-1200k with tyres
Exciting times though, whats next after your wheels then??
Bugger you and your liquid gauge
Need one!Sounds about right with tyres mate, I'm not spending much more than that for mine. For me, nothing major, car will be pretty much done then. The end! Lol.
never liked red cars, but the more and more pics i see of them on here the more and more i like them. Think that looks spot on mate.
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Lol, well more or less.
I'm going to be on your case now
As long as you dont recommend expensive stuff
Im not that rich lolSame here iv never been a fan of red cars but theres something about a red LCR which made me want one so bad.
Thanks for the comment though mate
Some photos i took today but only on my phone. Will get some proper shots with my mates SLR soon...
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