Seat Leon 1.8 TSI help

[tony20]

Hi, So I just picked up a pre registered Seat Leon FR 1.8TSI 65 plate with 11 miles on the clock, for £16,000

Fastest car ive ever owned, last car was a 14 plate Renault Clio with 75 bhp, so you can guess how happy i am to get this!

I need some help / guidance, I am looking to get the car sounding nicer"growl"and PssssssssH" + better performance, I don't want to remap it just yet.

I am a complete noob when it comes to cars, that being said I put a K&N air filter in my 1.2, 75 bhp Clio just to give you an idea of my noobishness.

I am looking to spend upto around £500 - £750, any suggestions on any mods and the makes of the mods or even links, I can apply to the car, I.E Air filter induction kits?

Any help would be great many thanks

 

[Curtly]

First point of call should be a more free flowing exhaust and panel air filter. Get a remap to really get the most out of these mods

 

[tony20]

Cheers, I can only seem to find leon FR 2.0 versions for exhaust, and they are all catback, which panel air filter would you recommend? and any ideas on the exhaust systems? really confuses me, do i need an entire new systems or just the downpipe or back end?

 

[niggle]

Forget the noisy induction and exhaust systems. Superchips Bluefin will net you 250bhp for less than £500.

 

[tony20]

thats impressive, you have the Superchips Bluefin? I think I will get this at some point, I really want the PSSSSSSSSSSH sound, managed to find a Forge blow off valve, so maybe a remap and the valve and im done? hows the car handle with the remap? how does it balance out? cheers

 

[shadak]

thats impressive, you have the Superchips Bluefin? I think I will get this at some point, I really want the PSSSSSSSSSSH sound, managed to find a Forge blow off valve, so maybe a remap and the valve and im done? hows the car handle with the remap? how does it balance out? cheers

I have the Forge BOV from my 1.8 I sold left on a shelf if you are interested?

 

[tony20]

Blow_Off_Valve_and_Kit_for_Audi_and_VW_18_and_20_TSI--

is this the same kit mate?

 

[shadak]

Yes, this one:

http://www.forgemotorsport.com/Blow..._Audi_and_VW_18_and_20_TSI--product--987.html

I just checked the product code on my box. It already has the vacuum hoses attached if thats OK? It will save you the hassle it wasnt the simplest assembly

 

[tony20]

sounds good mate, is it the complete kit? pipes n all bracket n all?

 

[shadak]

yeah its the whole kit including original box, guide, engine block bracket etc. I may find the screw I bought to screw it on the engine as there is a spare thingy for it. Drop me an email on shadak2 @ gmail.com please.

 

[jadajo38]

Nicer growl and dump/turbo noises could be achieved with an induction kit or open cone filter, or if you want to go full balls out noise then get a non resonated turbo back

 

[tony20]

do you know any good induction kits for my model? Seat leon FR 1.8tsi 65 plate

 

[jadajo38]

Apr, forge or revo usually do decent kits, not cheap though! I'm sure others on here can recommend more, probably already have on other threads

 

[tony20]

New intake APR

Heres the first step, APR intake system I also opted for the Stage 1 remap, however they did not have the software... so i have to wait :|


"cant upload picture wont let me.."

 

[jadajo38]

Heres the first step, APR intake system I also opted for the Stage 1 remap, however they did not have the software... so i have to wait :|


"cant upload picture wont let me.."

Revo have the software for stage1, they released it a fortnight or so ago

 

[ActionScript]

Another option is getting a DTUK system for the car, which a lot of users on this forum have. Here's the link to 1.8 TSI FR SC.

http://www.diesel-performance.co.uk/vehicle-seat_leon-sc-(2013-)_1.8-tsi-180ps

 

[tony20]

Revo have the software for stage1, they released it a fortnight or so ago

nice one, just phoned them, based in Preston like 15 miles away... going tomorrow whoop! cheers

 

[robin cur]

nice one, just phoned them, based in Preston like 15 miles away... going tomorrow whoop! cheers

Don't forget your insurance, your insurance company may not insure your car with a remap.

 

[jadajo38]

Just popped into indigo gt to get a price for a revo stage1 for my 1.4tsi 150 myself, as above though be careful of insurance, will void any warranty too. Whereas DTUK boxes are almost untraceable although you won't gain as much

 

[tony20]

Just popped into indigo gt to get a price for a revo stage1 for my 1.4tsi 150 myself, as above though be careful of insurance, will void any warranty too. Whereas DTUK boxes are almost untraceable although you won't gain as much

Bought the DTUK Tunning box yesterday, arrived today before 1pm, Ive just done a full tank of fuel on a few runs up n down the motorway and a few national SL roads.

Results are absolutely fantastic, 2nd 3rd and 4th feel as though the turbo is constantly on what a dream, theres no more hesitation of the car "waiting till around 3000RPM to kick in, its now at 2000RPM the turbo is on and does it half make a difference. I got to 159MPh on the straight so right away big increase from 140 top speed prior,I would have got more but I was out of road.."Panic"

The 0 - 60mph just comes and goes before you know it your at 70-80.. in no time at all, so far I have not had a single issue, and the service from DTUK was great, explained everything on the phone to me, and sent me the video for install.

I was going to go for the apr remap but seeing how impressive this is i'm actually gonna stick with it.

Speaking of remaps, I took it fora Dyno run this afternoon but unfortunately the car wasn't playing ball, the guy only had the front wheels going and said it needs to go on a double roller, as the car is not giving any power "abs system?" because the back wheels weren't spinning.

So im currently hunting for a Dyno run somewhere near Blackpool, so ill post the stats that come out on all 3 programmes, my favorite at the moment is Programme-3 level 2+, but there are 3 to choose from all offer different perks.

I would post a picture but im a restricted user?..