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Richys MK1 LCR (Cobra turbo back/ AMD stage1+/ AP coilovers, Wellycooler, Recaros)

Richy Cupra

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Few (edited) pics i took today as it was nice

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Dec 29, 2010
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Very tidy example !! What is the actual correct colour for rims in a LCR ?? Did they ever sell them with grey rims....or just silver
 

Richy Cupra

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Right more engine bay OCD whorage. Gave the mani a polish up and also sprayed the bracket black as it was looking rusty.

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Even sprayed the nuts
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Richy Cupra

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Ordered a few bits this week to do at the weekend if it doesn't snow!! still waiting on my TIP though :confused:

15mm spacers for the fronts so i can put it on my starfishes as it looks a sorry state on axel stands :( New battery and some hoses as well...

As it is now with brembos sanded and ready for painting eventually
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Richy Cupra

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Thanks to james P for recommending the metal polish kit for the charge and inlet i gave it a shot and wow!! excellent bit of kit and well worth getting, even though i broke my drill in the process :( anyway photos including a few more silicone hoses i fitted along the way...

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I was blown away with the results the first time I used the kit. The more confidence you have to sand the metal to an unblemished finish, the better the results get. Glad you gave the kit a go buddy. You should be more than happy with the results :)
 

Richy Cupra

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I was blown away with the results the first time I used the kit. The more confidence you have to sand the metal to an unblemished finish, the better the results get. Glad you gave the kit a go buddy. You should be more than happy with the results :)

I was amazed as well mate, looks a lot better in real life than the photos. Iv still got to work on the mani as it still has a little bit of pitting on it but getting there, worth going over it with fine sandpaper??
 

scotty1310

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Very nice LCR in red :) When remap time comes go to r tech, best mapper along side b5 in the business
 

scotty1310

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Its well worth trip trust me. You wont be dissapointed. Pm me
 
Oct 21, 2006
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I was amazed as well mate, looks a lot better in real life than the photos. Iv still got to work on the mani as it still has a little bit of pitting on it but getting there, worth going over it with fine sandpaper??

I sanded down the metal until it was completely flat and unblemished before polishing it. If you have pitting, I would flat it with sandpaper before polishing it up again.
 
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ben450

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Welcome to the gang mate. Car looks sweet same as mine. Did look better on the original wheels though dude.
 

EL

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How have I only just spotted your build thread on the LCR. Top work mate, looks real good. Look forward to seeing it at the AmD RR day :)
 

Richy Cupra

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Welcome to the gang mate. Car looks sweet same as mine. Did look better on the original wheels though dude.

Cheers bud, yeah snap just had a look at yours and is a mint example! Don't even think i could have em as winter wheels tbh as they look to small for the R lol

How have I only just spotted your build thread on the LCR. Top work mate, looks real good. Look forward to seeing it at the AmD RR day :)

Ha ha thats alright mate, cheers though :D I cant wait to see yours and others that put mine to shame. Hopefully i should have more mods by then and a dented wallet :D