Tim's Leon Cupra R

[TimJohnson]

Hi Guys,

Bought my Cupra R just over a week ago and I love it! It's an 2006 Mk1 Platinum Grey Cupra R, I seem to spend most of my time now reading this forum for idea's on different mods I can do, I think I have an addiction, do we have a 'SeatCupra's anonymous' on here???

Any how some advice if you will, initially I have a few items to purchase like tyres, front brake discs and pads, rear pads, a forge 007p.

Tyres: AVON ZZ3 (Camskill)
Brake Disc's: EBC Plain (Badger Bill)
Front Pads: Ferodo DS2500 (Badger Bill)
Rear Pads: OE (Badger Bill)
DV: Forge 007p (Badger Bill)
Induction Kit: i'm so confused?? there are 1 million different posts on this forum about what to use and then another million posts to not use that induction kit, can someone give me some options, I want the engine to sound a little throatier and to be able to hear the DV, advice please, I have searched and am no closer to making a decision!

There are tons more things that I will be buying, but for now this, plus getting the Wheels refurbed and sprayed Black will probably be about it this side of Christmas - unless I don't get the kids any pressies - hmmm?

Thanks in advance guys.
Tim.

 

[J@mes W]

Firstly welcome to the site Tim, good start too as you look like you've used the search function before you asked questions.

Looks like you've got most things covered... regarding the induction kit, you have two main options. Firstly you could modify the standard air box below for details. This will offer you a decent noise increase especially when paired with a Forge 007p, you can enhance it further by added a cold air feed. This is a very cost effective way of getting more noise, the standard air box is hard to better due to its good design.

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=198039&highlight=smoothed+guide

Then you have the Jetex induction kit option, this is widely regarded to be the best induction for the LCR, its relatively cheap too. This will give more noise than the above option, the 007P will be quite loud in this set up. I currently have a modified air box and im looking to upgrade to this at some point soon as result of the following thread...

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=242751&highlight=JETEX

If you plan on doing some work then why dont you start a thread in readers rides... any more questions fire away!

 

[jimbob99]

hi tim, im new to the leon asell mate so were in the same boat . ive already got a list as long as my arm for stage 2 parts and remap lol
all ive done so far is, induction cone, FORGE v splitter dv/bov, fabia wiper, golf arm rest, tinted window and headlights and repainted the calipers as they were pink.
mines already mapped and putting out an estimated 270 so im looking to stage 2 mine, 3" dp, decat, milltek, slicone tip, dogbone mod, shortshift kit etc etc
have fun mate i know i am lol

jamie

 

[sambryant]

hi tim and welcome. performance wise with a modded air box and jetex cone they are pretty much the same. but what you get with the jetex cone is a lot more noise, its a great combo with forge 007. also you can do your first mod for free. remove your bonnet lining, when its removed you are left with more noise and less heat soak. i will also recommend the n249 bypass, all you need for this is a small hose joiner from halfords. hope thats some help for you. enjoy your car.
sam

 

[jimbob99]

can i ask what does the n249 bypass do ?

 

[sambryant]

this allows you to control the dump valve rather than the ecu. better response. smoother boost.

 

[jimbob99]

ooooooooooo sounds good, thanks

 

[TimJohnson]

Hey all thanks for the replys, I'm probably gonna go with a Panel filter and modded Air box for now, see how that sounds and then if it's not enough go with the jetex, so next question shall I get a Green panel Filter or other?

I was looking at the guide posted on here about the N249 bypass and seems an easy mod to do so shall get that one done soon.

I could go on for hours about the mods I want to do, and start writing away but don't want to bore anyone to early!

Cheers guys
Tim.

 

[sambryant]

lol tim. jetex or green cotton panel filter are probably the best. i have a spare modded air box with a pipercross panel filter hint hint

 

[TimJohnson]

Sam, thanks for the offer, it was a little subtle I almost didn't pick up on that one ;-)

I think I'm gonna go with the Green Panel one and have a bit of fun messing around with my air box, buying yours would just seem like cheating!

I'm after a spare 18" Cupra Alloy though if you have one!

Tim.

 

[sambryant]

i may have one in time as i want to change my spare to bbc ch to match all my others. but my cupra r alloy is in black.

 

[t0m]

Welcome Tim. Great choice of car

 

[D.K]

If you want to mod the airbox have a read through this http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=198039&highlight=airbox+smoothing+guide

 

[wayne lcr]

another thing with the green wash it straight away with washing up liquid to get rid of the lightley coated oil thats on it.

 

[briggy]

hi tim, im in the same boat as you. had my 06 mk1 platinum grey lcr for just over a month now and iv been glued to these forums. i bought mine with a few mods so iv nt had to do anything to mine apart from fill her up with oil. full list of stuff on mine:

forge 007p
green cotton panel filter
forge TIP and a few other hoses r forge aswell
manifold back exhaust system
decat
custom code stage 1 remap
lowered 20mm on eibach springs
koni fsr shocks
EBC yellow stuff brake pads
R32 rear ARB
fabia rear wiper

think thts em all bt cnt remember
1 thing i will suggest is claying the car, had mine done and the platinum grey just shines wen its dun properly. iv turned quite a few heads in mine

 

[TimJohnson]

Sam, I'm having my alloys refurbed next month and sprayed black let me know though if you do get rid of it!

Thanks D.K. I did come across that one on my many search's on the forum, I have read about the oil and causing potential problems with the MAF? Is that the reason to wash it Wayne? (stupid question I know but just to confirm?)

Was thinking of buying the Fabia rear wiper kit, my rear wiper is a waste of time, front wipers need replacing as well though, so much too do, think i'll concentrate on things I have mentioned above.

Tim.

 

[jimbob99]

lol yeah my rear wiper only wiped the top 1/4 and the bottom 1/4

 

[wayne lcr]

yes it is to get rid of the oil do it a couple of times but dont do it in red hot water.

 

[TimJohnson]

First Mod - Completed!

Only a skoda fabia rear wiper but it's a start! hopefully stubby ariel show's up today and that'll be mod number 2 completed!!

Tim.

 

[AndyHazza]

LOL its a good one to start with mate, looks way better than the standard one