Tyrer's LCR : 225 : Stage 1 :

[RDS]

I've learnt the hard way mate. Thought i had finshed my ashtray pod but once it was black I realised how poor the surface finish was and had to sand it right back, in some places going back to the filler I wont be making the same mistake again.

 

[tyrer]

Forgot about that! You will be fine then standard of the work you have done is high, grills will be an easy job

 

[tyrer]

Right today fitted the THS FR3 Dogbone Mount must say absolutely FANTASTIC, I will put a review in the correct forum later but all I can say is WOW, no judder just smooth power delivery to the wheels.

review here http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3359091#post3359091

I then fitted my new boot handle that I covered in Carbon Fibre Vinyl alongside the front grill.

The rear was a pain to do as IT DOES NOT COME APART so careful application was needed... not great but im happy till the summer.

Anyway some quick pics from today - not washed

I really like having no chrome, looks much better IMO, now to decide on those bloody mirrors

 

[tyrer]

Undecided on the back badge looks out of place to me with the brighter colours

Not a fan of the black lights think the red is too bright, light smoked would be ideal like R32 rears over standard - options??? Anyone know?

Mirrors are back off again looking at doing the bottoms gloss black leaving rest silver

Below the crease black.

Will post pics in a min once I've painted them

 

[turbo009]

Will look good I reckon

 

[tyrer]

Right changed my mind... Sure it will change again at some point.

Gone for a more subtle approach

Passenger done, yes wrinkly underneath but I'm sure with more practice I will get them sorted eventually

This over gloss black lowers?

 

[turbo009]

Love it,better infact then spraying it black

 

[tyrer]

Right finished and on

What do you all think?

I love the subtleness

 

[turbo009]

I don't want to keep spamming your thread with "I love it" I like it" but honestly well done to you cos looks smart!

 

[tyrer]

I don't want to keep spamming your thread with "I love it" I like it" but honestly well done to you cos looks smart!

Cheers mate

May start a new craze, I was going to stickerbomb it but its not the look I want. When you think about it the option are endless

 

[t32er]

me like.... alot.....

 

[tyrer]

me like.... alot.....

Cheers

I think I'll keep the mirrors like this, prob re do them in the summer to freshen up.

Moving onto engine properly now

 

[t0m]

Looking great mate.

I love the 'S' badges the way you have done them.

Hopefully will get mine done in a couple of months or so.

 

[tyrer]

Looking great mate.

I love the 'S' badges the way you have done them.

Hopefully will get mine done in a couple of months or so.

Do them yourself mate, get the small 3m di noc vinyl and just make sure you have a hairdryer/heatgun and some patience

Rear one is a pain as I couldn't separate the badge but nothing massively worrying.

 

[MarkWales]

mirrors looking good

 

[tyrer]

Just booked in @ Performance Torque a week tomorrow for my stage 1 remap.

Had a great conversation about it and was really helpful on all my questions and I learnt some new stuff aswel.

CANNOT WAIT NOW

 

[LCR 225]

Car is looking really good. I like what you have done to it so far!
Hopefully the weathers nice when you get the remap done. It was raining all the way home when I had mine done but was still great fun!

 

[tyrer]

Rain would be upsetting, well here's hoping for a nice dry day

 

[EL]

Very nice update mate, look forward to the next update full of massive grins!!!!

 

[tyrer]

Now this being covered by birthday money and I will have some vouchers from other family members. So.... I know need another area of the LCR to look at,

Exhaust is a no, I'm not convinced either Miltek or Blue flame are worth it until I look at stage 2

I'm thinking rear ARB at the minute