what did you and your mk3 leon do today

[grabania]

This morning I received a notification from the Polish equivalent of eBay about new results in my saved searches. I had just gotten out of bed and was still half asleep, but as soon as I saw a listing titled "LISTWA PROGOWA PRÓG PRAWA + LEWA KPL" (roughly translates to SILL STRIP RIGHT + LEFT SET) for 500 PLN (~€120), it woke me up better than an espresso. Brand-new Aero package side sill trims (5F0071610) complete with all mounting clips. The seller described them as “old stock” so we will see. I can’t wait for them to arrive!

 

[tracktoy]

I had my track tyres fitted to spare set of wheels (old rubber worn out) for £18-00 a wheel including new valves and balancing which I did not think was to bad.

 

[Giuseppe Busso]

Hello guys. I would appreciate If anyone can help with aluminium subframe swap.
What bolts should I need? (part number, quantity)
TIA

 

[nd-photo.nl]

@Giuseppe Busso I think its best to create a separate topic for this

 

[tracktoy]

Hello guys. I would appreciate If anyone can help with aluminium subframe swap.
What bolts should I need? (part number, quantity)
TIA

@TripleBob is in the process of doing this so may be able to give some info.

 

[TripleBob]

Hello guys. I would appreciate If anyone can help with aluminium subframe swap.
What bolts should I need? (part number, quantity)
TIA

If you're using the original/OEM arms and existing hardware/mounts, you'll need
2 x WHT006844 (washers) OR a deadset/alignment collar kit
4 x N10785401 (longer subframe bolts)
4 x N91231201 (longer subframe bracket bolts)
Plus the alloy subframe 3Q0199369E

I didn’t go the deadset route as I didn’t want to lose alignment via subframe position, and I’m not adding control arms with adjustable camber etc - otherwise you lose all ability to align anything as the subframe is locked tight. The washers are required for clearance

 

[Giuseppe Busso]

If you're using the original/OEM arms and existing hardware/mounts, you'll need
2 x WHT006844 (washers) OR a deadset/alignment collar kit
4 x N10785401 (longer subframe bolts)
4 x N91231201 (longer subframe bracket bolts)
Plus the alloy subframe 3Q0199369E

I didn’t go the deadset route as I didn’t want to lose alignment via subframe position, and I’m not adding control arms with adjustable camber etc - otherwise you lose all ability to align anything as the subframe is locked tight. The washers are required for clearance

THANKS!

Have you completed the retrofit? You see big difference?

Also, what's the difference between G & E part number?

 

[TripleBob]

THANKS!

Have you completed the retrofit? You see big difference?

Also, what's the difference between G & E part number?

Not yet - it’s booked in for a couple of weeks time (price of wanting somewhere reputable to do it, they’re super busy!)

G is the older part, afaik 3Q0199369E is the newest revision part - I couldn’t tell you what changed between them though!

 

[TripleBob]

Post in thread 'what did you and your mk3 leon do today'
https://www.seatcupra.net/forums/threads/what-did-you-and-your-mk3-leon-do-today.379107/post-5076753

 

[Tester01]

What engine?

1.5 TSI DADA

 

[tracktoy]

Roll cage in now, hopefully all the work will be complete by Saturday and then I am off to Anglesey for an enjoyable track day with the family.

 

[nd-photo.nl]

@tracktoy wow that looks awesome

 

[tracktoy]

Thank you, once i get the car back I will have to build a platform to cover the fuel tank and allow me to take my spare wheels/tool kit stuff

 

[tracktoy]

Well got the car back and did a day at Anglesey Circuit and its a great place to take your motor both on and off the track.

I did a 4-1/2 drive from the east coast (my home) to the West Coast and managed 40mpg and saw some very nice countryside as well as a lot of Leons and Ibiza's in Manchester / Wales borders even had one young lad trying to get me to race him (when I was already doing 70 on the motorway.

But i have to say the number of people driving with no rear lights on (cars should come with Scandi as standard (i turned it on) as it was very difficult to see cars in the heavy rain and overcast conditions.

Here is a very nice couple pictures to show you what the track is like

And yes this is me on the track, you come over a hill and this is the view you get although when driving obviously you are far to busy looking at the track and other motors.

 

[Tell]

There is an Anglesey footpath circular walk that goes past that track. Came across that on a walk once .

 

[tracktoy]

Yes there are lots of nice walks, A historic Train service and lots of very nice places to eat and for once I went to wales and it did not rain

 

[Tell]

Unlike now. West is best but can always be a bit wet as it dumps coming off the Atlantic when the could climb as they it hit the mountains or just Celtic mist off the sea drifting in. Tourists have gone home now.. You got the Mach loop but not for a Leon. Experience when driving down and being buzzed by F35s. We did get an F35b coming down in the summer just to teese his parents. The house rattled, you heard every compressor, generator or whatever from 200 metres away, hovered then moved off. Oh yes that was...

 

[nd-photo.nl]

@tracktoy Ow wow that looks awesome!

 

[tracktoy]

It's a very beautiful part of the country and the Irish Sea can make it very atmospheric, the track is also very technical so great fun to drive.

 

[TripleBob]

@tracktoy agreed! One of the first things I did on my Leon (and wife’s Golf) was enable rear DRLs scandi style. It’s should be mandatory!