#1: Ape's Leon Cupra R 225 *SOLD* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 6:19 pm ---- I sold my 206 on the 27th July 2009, exactly 4 years (to the day) after I bought it brand new from the Dealer in Worcester.
I was hunting for a decent Evo 5 and after having one sold from under my nose (literally) I joked about buying my friends Leon. A few weeks later it was mine Got a stupidly good price on it and could easily get a couple of grand more than what I paid for it, which would make for a nice Evo 6, but it would be a bit harsh on my good friend if I made that kind of money on him
So.... Here is my new Project:
2006 SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 (BAM Engine)
Lowered 30mm rear, 20mm front on AP Coilovers
Fast Road Geometry Setup (Negative Camber all round and Corner Weighted)
Standard 18"s painted Megane R26R Red
Grooved EBC Disks and Ferodo DS2500 Premier Pads
Polished Boost Pipes and Manifold
TurboSmart Dualport Dump Valve (Recirc)
Private Plates (3/4 size front plate)
Obligitary Pole-Position Sticker on the Tailgate
Rear Wiper Conversion
Front Aero Wipers Fitted
I had to clean the Engine a bit when I first got him:
Before Gearbox Clean
After Clean:
General Clean Engine
Arty Car Park Shots:
Next up:
CamBelt, Waterpump, Tensioner Pulley and Pulley Damper Change
Full Service (Oil, Plugs, Filters, Grease up etc)
Brake Fluid changed for 5.1 DOT
I'm off to the Nurburgring in April for a week or so, and when I get back he'll have another Service, followed by:
3" Downpipe
Sports / Racing CAT
3" Blueflame System
Stage 2 / Custom Map.
Which should get him to the 280bhp mark, with even more torque
Happy Days! Last edited by Ape on Wed May 01, 2013 9:50 am; edited 28 times in total
#2: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: t1mmy, Location: ReadingPosted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 6:22 pm ---- Looking good and the plans should make it a very entertaining car.
#3: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: H2RDP, Location: CoventryPosted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 6:22 pm ----
Ape wrote:
I'm off to the Nurburgring in April for a week or so, and when I get back he'll have another Service, followed by:
3" Downpipe
Sports / Racing CAT
3" Blueflame System
Stage 2 / Custom Map.
Which should get him to the 280bhp mark, with even more torque
Happy Days!
Absolutely LOVE these cars!
...Get it done BEFORE you go!
#4: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Luke, Location: LeedsPosted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 6:25 pm ---- Love the wheels on it. Knew they would suit it from the photoshop.
You doing any more styling changes to it, or is all performance from here on in?
#5: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Mitch, Location: ScotlandPosted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 6:25 pm ---- Nice ape
#6: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 6:26 pm ---- I thought about getting it done before the trip, but to be honest... I've only just started pushing it to its limits over the last couple of weeks. I only use it weekends, so learning its characteristics have taken me longer than normal. It's one hell of a jump from the Pug, lift off oversteer is still good fun, but happens at much higher speeds because it is so well planted. I would like to get used to it's standard power and with a weeks worth of solid driving I'll achieve that easily. Then I'll get the work done and go back in the summer (hopefully!) and see the difference
#7: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Brian, Location: VVT Land, FifePosted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 6:27 pm ---- Always had a soft spot for these cars in one way or another! The engine bay is looking superbly clean!
#8: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Howey, Location: Kings LynnPosted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 6:29 pm ---- Very nice!
The wheels have really grown on me!
#9: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 6:31 pm ----
Luke wrote:
Love the wheels on it. Knew they would suit it from the photoshop.
You doing any more styling changes to it, or is all performance from here on in?
I'd like to do a Red, Silver and Carbon Theme. The "S" Badges will be done in red, a carbon splitter, red engine hoses (Forge or Samco) and carbon dressy bits. But thats a long way off, I want the performance first, the tarting up is the last phase
Oh, I almost forgot - I'll be getting a Liquid Gauge for it too, shows Oil Temp, Oil Pressure, Boost, G Force, Fault codes etc, fits in the air vent and has full diagnostics etc. Fits neatly in the Drivers side Air Vent:
Cheers for the comments all, the wheels are fantastic lol. A real Marmite Modification
#10: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Brian, Location: VVT Land, FifePosted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 6:32 pm ---- Aw dude...vent mod ;) ;) alert.
#11: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 6:34 pm ---- Ahhh damn, sorry pal Will warn you next time
#12: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Dave, Location: BirminghamPosted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 7:27 pm ---- NOICE!!!!
#13: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:50 pm ---- Lol Dave.
I've just ordered myself a small Track Day HD Camcorder. Will see what it's like when it arrives before buying another one. Would like one looking through the cabin, and the other behind the front grille
#14: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Austin, Location: TelfordPosted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:31 am ---- Looks awesome ape, saw you in telford on sunday night, i was out in the GT, you might have spotted me.
#15: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 9:56 am ---- I can't remember seeing you mate, I'll be out tonight all being well (hope it stays dry for a change) so will keep an eye out
Bit of a quick update,
Cambelt and Service is all done now (thanks again to Clarks in Kidderminster, top service, top communication, good price and generally exceptionally professional). The LCR was waxed again today (including the wheels), glass / interior done and polished. And the old corroded and crusty R badges were replaced. Also changed the black Pole-Positon Stickers to Red.
Waxed:
R Badges:
Old and New Badges together
Meep with Akimbo Hairdriers
Old Badge Removed
Quick bit of polishing to remove old residue and crud
Nice and new and shiny
Pictures taken with my iPhail
#16: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: dalegt, Location: West YorkshirePosted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 1:17 pm ---- looks spot on Ape
#17: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Dillon, Location: KentPosted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 2:37 pm ---- Never been a fan of the styling of the LCR but 225 bhp to 280 bhp well it could sway a bloke looks mint mate as always keep up the good work will be art just like the ole 206 was!
#18: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 2:19 pm ---- I hope so Dill, we'll see though eh?
My Trackday Camera arrived today:
It's about the size of my thumb, comes with:
Mains charger
Bracket which you can screw to a surface
Sat Nav type bracket
Belt Clip
Lanyard
Jelly Cover
Clip Holder
Driver CD
USB Cable
Engrish (or Chingrish) Manual which is a laugh to read!
I've got an 8GB Micro SD Card and it records in 720p, not bad for £13 delivered from Singapore!
#19: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Jamie, Location: Ring y0Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 2:21 pm ---- I have that Camera as my backup!
Did it come just wrapped in 2 pieces of foam?
#20: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 2:30 pm ---- Nope, it arrived in a proper box (after I chose what Colour I wanted), bubblewrapped and then packeage in another plastic box.
#21: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Jamie, Location: Ring y0Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 2:31 pm ---- I feel like I've been screwed over! Mine came wedged between 2 sheets of foam
#22: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Dave, Location: BirminghamPosted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 3:51 pm ---- These have been on Cliosport. Ill be getting one of these
#23: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Ruffy_206, Location: BristolPosted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 3:59 pm ---- is thier a link for this im intrested sounds like a bargin and if goes wrong not much to lose.
#24: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Ross, Location: West MidlandsPosted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 6:18 pm ---- £13!! Can't go wrong! Anyone got any footage online that they've filmed with one of these?
#25: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:21 am ---- The SCN boys have got a few test bids, weather depending I'll do some at the weeknd too.
#26: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: calum001, Location: FifePosted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:36 am ----
Dave wrote:
These have been on Cliosport. Ill be getting one of these
seen then first on SCN and posted up on CS, great for the price
i've got a couple of vids i did in the leon but not uploaded them yet
i broke one of the clip attachments already as i couldn't get it out
#27: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Ellis1612, Location: St.NeotsPosted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 3:27 am ---- nice...looking nice mate
#28: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: twed207, Location: borders, near carlisle.Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 4:11 am ---- £13!!!
what's the quality like and where you get it from?
#29: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 4:42 am ---- Quality seems to be good, will test at the weekend better. Bought it from eBay.
I'm just umming and arrring about getting my liquid gauge this weekend.
#30: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: calum001, Location: FifePosted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 5:11 am ---- liquid guage looks like a nice piece of kit like, it's just a pity the only option is for the window side vent
#31: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 5:14 am ---- It depends, if you're handy with fibreglass it can be mounted anywhere. Some people have adapted it for the middle vents also, along with ashtray mounting etc.
I don't use the drivers vent that much to be honest, there's a window demister vent built into the top of the dash which does the trick.
#32: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: twed207, Location: borders, near carlisle.Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:01 am ---- i've got a similar thing for my iPhone...
an app called REV, and a OBDII WIFI reader. it does data logging, diag stuff and what not. is pretty cool
i love gadgets! lol
#33: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:49 am ---- Is it accurate though? I've not find one that's as accurate as I'd like it to be
#34: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: twed207, Location: borders, near carlisle.Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:31 am ---- seems acurate... i've seen loads of reviews and no one's compained.
RPM's are bang on. MPH is just about bang on with GPS. etc...
it wasn't cheap like! reader was £140 and the app was about £23...
#35: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 12:52 pm ---- You're right, thats not cheap!!!
I've just ordered myself a Liquid Gauge
#36: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Howey, Location: Kings LynnPosted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 12:56 pm ----
Ape wrote:
You're right, thats not cheap!!!
I've just ordered myself a Liquid Gauge
That looks awesome! What functions does it have??
#37: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 1:39 pm ----
Quote::
Features
Main Menu
Gauge Display
Graph Display
G force
Speed timing
Faults and adaptations
Multigauge (Coolant, Air, N75, Boost)
Setup
Sub Menus
Gauge Display
Engine power
Torque
Boost pressure
Cmd pressure
Mass Air Flow
Air Fuel Ratio
Air intake temp
Exhaust temp
Coolant temp
N75 position
Oil temp
Graph data
Engine power
Torque
Boost pressure
Cmd pressure
Mass Air Flow
Air Fuel Ratio
Air intake temp
Exhaust temp
Coolant temp
N75 position
Missfire
Dyno plot
Timing Correction plot
G - Force Display
Bar Graph
Left
Right
Acceleration
Deceleration
Faults and Adaptations
Display and Erase Fault Codes
Big turbo setting for up to 500hp engines
English, French, Finnish and German language versions
Imperial or Metric units
#38: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: calum001, Location: FifePosted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:25 pm ---- nice one bud you'll need to let me know how you get on with it
#39: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:36 pm ---- Aye no worries. There'll be a few more goodies coming at the end of April I've got a couple of weeks off after next week, then I'm back to work, followed by my 'Ring trip, then as soon as I'm back I'll be getting the next phase done as well.
#40: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 2:14 am ----
Howey wrote:
That looks awesome! What functions does it have??
It provides geek and nerd data.
#41: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Geoff, Location: Evesham, WorcestershirePosted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 4:13 am ----
Edward wrote:
Howey wrote:
That looks awesome! What functions does it have??
It provides geek and nerd data.
You will be getting one next....
#42: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 4:45 am ----
Geoff wrote:
Edward wrote:
Howey wrote:
That looks awesome! What functions does it have??
It provides geek and nerd data.
You will be getting one next....
Yep, he's right, it provides useless nerd info, such as when your oil temperature is sufficient so you can open it up without damaging anything, or you can find out the oil temperatures reached when used properly (on track etc). Boost Pressure readings so you can see if there are any leaks or problems. Fault codes that may crop up without illuminating the EML etc. Air/Fuel Ratio so you can monitor if its leaning out too much etc. Pretty Useless to be honest.
The full list is a couple of posts up....
#43: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 12:11 pm ---- Camera is installed Bit fiddly but got there in the end, video quality isn't too bad considering it's £13!
Played around with the Dumpvalve as well this afternoon
#44: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 1:25 pm ---- Played with the Dumpvalve at the weekend, and mounted the new little camcorder! It boosts harder now, it is a bit louder but it's not too bad.
I got a delivery today My Race Diagnostics Liquid Gauge:
Comes with Password, Instructions / User guides, fitting advice. Brilliantly packaged and delivered in no time as well! Can't wait to fit it!
Oh yeah, also got a SEAT tax holder as well
#45: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 5:42 am ---- Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter removed for Access
Under the Dash
Lower dash panel removed and vent removed ready to receive Gauge
Wire Aperture cut through vent duct, and Wire threaded through
All hooked up and ready to go into final position
Gauge Connected up and ready to go in
Tidying the OBDII Wires using the Fuse/Relay Plate and another bracket which holds something else
Gauge Fitted and Powered up insitu
It took a fair bit of sanding, and removing the vent slat's wasn't too pretty. I used some of the bubblewrap packing as a heatshield in the vent and packed it tight. The Gauge is brilliant, accurate and easy to use. Bhp measured at 230bhp, with torque at 234lb ft, will see at the P Torque Rolling Road day how it compares against a Rolling Road etc. Boost peaked at 16.something psi, oil temperature stayed at around 90. The only fault code I got was regarding the N249 which I've bypassed so no problems there. My only gripe with it is the multi graph - seems to have a problem with it and after a short while it resets its communication due to an error. Being able to reset the Throttle Body through it is a nice touch also.
All in all, very pleased with it, not too hard to install and it isn't too distracting whilst driving either. Top product!
#46: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *Liquid Gauge Fitted* Author: Cr4zYb0y, Location: SalisburyPosted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 5:46 am ---- Can't believe i never seen this thread..! Car looks awesome mate, and some nice lil gadgets you have there aswell
#47: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *Liquid Gauge Fitted* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 6:04 am ---- Cheers bud. Having the computer in the air vent I've found is better than having gauges going up the A-pillar as it's got multiple gauges all in one unit. Looks neat as well and will reset the throttle body, the bhp and torque readings I'd say were accurate to within a couple of %, it lets you read and clear fault codes and lets you do MAF adaption as well. All usefull stuff
#48: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *Liquid Gauge Fitted* Author: twed207, Location: borders, near carlisle.Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 6:37 am ---- ape, what's MAF adaption?
#49: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *Liquid Gauge Fitted* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 6:41 am ---- Because the Liquid Gauge is capable of reading VAG engines up to 500bhp, it needs to accommodate for the different MAF's and pipework people use when running that sort of power.
If you use an intake pipe with a bigger bore than standard, the volume of air passing the MAF will be greater. If you don't tell the gauge then it will calculate based on standard pipes. There's a bit of a formula you use to work out what the MAF adaption should be, it's all in the manual
#50: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *Liquid Gauge Fitted* Author: ross_180, Location: KirkcaldyPosted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 7:30 am ---- The liquid gauge is fooking awesome Ape, my inner geek appreciates it Always liked the LCR, nice one mate!
#51: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *Liquid Gauge Fitted* Author: vanman_foci, Location: Barry, South WalesPosted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 7:17 pm ---- loving thr gauge! not suprised you aint playing with it all the time!
#52: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *Liquid Gauge Fitted* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:02 am ---- Cheers lads,
I've been getting more into the inner workings of it of late, some of the info it gives you is brilliant. The 0-60 timing is accurate as well, have yet to test the 0-100 though!
current 0-60 I've nailed down to 6.2 seconds, that was with too much wheelspin, will need to hone that a bit
Exhaust temperatures surprised me, when all warmed up and happily bundling along they 600degrees C +! giving it beans takes it over 800degrees C!
I've had to buy a few bits for travelling to the Ring which is fast approaching, including some paint as one of the spokes has a chip on it from a stone, should be finished painting it by the end of tonight. Itching to get the exhaust and remap done now though - Front Mount Intercooler (sprayed black to stop it drawing attention) is on the cards too
#53: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *Liquid Gauge Fitted* Author: GazRG, Location: Bournemouth/CardiffPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 11:09 am ---- Car is looking well mate, like the touches you've put on it. Especially love that vent computer, looks so cool! I'd be playing with it all the time though
#54: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *Liquid Gauge Fitted* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 12:13 pm ----
The normal routine is:
Key in ignition,
Turn on LG,
Check Fault Codes
Reset Throttle Body
Select Oil Temp, drive until Oil Temp is at normal operating temperature (about 85degrees C), with brief checks of intake temps whilst the oil warms up
Once warm, Select Boost and off we go
I'll flick between various screens whilst driving, but you can do it without looking, and then reading the info is the same as looking at the speedo etc. I use Boost Pressure, Oil Temp and AFR the most, and sometimes jump to the Bhp / Torque Calc, and occasionally the 0-60 timer
#55: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *Coilovers Greased* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 7:39 pm ---- Meep and I did a spot of cleaning today, then went for a blast along some twisties. Lot's of woosh woosh noises and the speed to boot
Coilovers Greased
Wheels cleaned, polished and waxed
Arches cleaned
The Clean
(Before and After Pics)
The Road:
The Car (And the Scenery):
Partners in Crime:
#56: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *Coilovers Greased* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 7:47 pm ---- Quick Youtube Vid of the camera too www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIcOYYSLthQ
#57: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *Coilovers Greased* Author: Dave, Location: BirminghamPosted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 8:11 pm ---- Are the red stickers Pole Position ones?
Car looks great! Looking forward to seeing it at FCS!
#58: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *Coilovers Greased* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 6:12 am ---- Aye, the Red Stickers are indeed Pp ones mate.
I need to book my FCS track time, thanks for reminding me got the 'Ring in 10 days which is taking priority
#59: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *Coilovers Greased* Author: Seb, Location: Under your bedPosted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 7:14 am ---- Book FCS tracktime naaaow!
#60: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *Coilovers Greased* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 7:20 am ---- Book it for me, same time as you, and I'll pay you back
#61: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 11:40 am ---- New Tyres Fitted today
Just need to go out and scrub them a little now Will get some pics when the car's clean
#62: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 5:01 pm ---- I thought we'd give the LCR a final clean before we set off on our Epic Nurburgring Trip
The new tyres are brilliant. They don't hop like the P Zero Nero Rosso's that were on it previously, they scuff a bit and then dig in without bouncing the front of the car. They look pretty cool too Haven't really tested the grip at the moment, didn't want to get the car mucky again after just cleaning it
#63: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: namgaj, Location: Chasing Ash, Addaz and Lee........... hopefully catching Addaz and havin fun :PPosted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 5:49 pm ---- looks good, like the wheels, a brave choice of colour but it works !! hope the tyre fitters didnt mark your wheels when they fitted the tyres , something i always dread!!
#64: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 4:12 am ---- The wheels are all good mate. I know the guys at the tyre place so they set to work on it, they changed various bits of kit on the machines to plastic and rubber to prevent damage, they used sockets that had an outer shield on them so that the inside spins but not the outerpart, they also removed and refitted by hand to stop any damage. Took a while but was worth it, they filled them with nitrogen as well for me too.
#65: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Andy_206, Location: birminghamPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:07 am ---- very nice ape !!
i just gone from p zeros to paradas to.. the ride feels mush smoother and less harsh now.
cheap tyrees but do well !
#66: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: sillyhilly, Location: The Mean Streets of CoventryPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:18 am ----
Ape wrote:
The wheels are all good mate. I know the guys at the tyre place so they set to work on it, they changed various bits of kit on the machines to plastic and rubber to prevent damage, they used sockets that had an outer shield on them so that the inside spins but not the outerpart, they also removed and refitted by hand to stop any damage. Took a while but was worth it, they filled them with nitrogen as well for me too.
Can you tell much difference with the Nitrogen? Ive heard good things as it prolongs tyre life and still feels more comfortable?
#67: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: carol206, Location: Dumfries and GallowayPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:30 am ---- Actually love this car
#68: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 12:51 pm ---- Andy - They're in a different league to P Zero's. £90 each with free delivery
Hilly - not yet to be honest, although it went from the Tyre fitter straight back to be washed. I scrubbed them up a bit and the tyres weren't warm, but whether it's me being too gentle with it or whether its the nitrogen I couldn't tell.
I'll use Rockingham (FCS) as a benchmark, they started melting a bit with the 206 when I took Seb round last year. I did push it a bit too hard there though I'll taking the Leon round and see what happens (taking into account the power difference, weight difference etc).
Carol - Cheers! It's a marmite car
#69: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: carol206, Location: Dumfries and GallowayPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 12:53 pm ---- How couls you not love it?? I mean just look at those snazzy alloys!
#70: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:28 pm ---- Thats the reason most people don't like it (including me sometimes )
I also did another modification at the weekend. A small one .... But what is it?
#71: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: carol206, Location: Dumfries and GallowayPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:32 pm ----
hmm i have no idea what it is lol
#72: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: JDave, Location: Airdrie, ScotlandPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:55 pm ---- Very nice indeed.
Diggs on the splitter.
#73: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Seb, Location: Under your bedPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 2:18 pm ---- Those tyres were like marshmallow after FCS last year Ad
I have a free pax lap as well this year, you want to come with me (Jamie has the other sessions ^^)
I think nitrogen will really only make a difference when you get on track, however it will decrease the range at which your pressure will change too, so bear that in mind
#74: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 3:08 pm ----
JDave wrote:
Very nice indeed.
Diggs on the splitter.
that's if its in 1 piece ah well, only £16 for me to get another
#75: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Dillon, Location: KentPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 3:22 pm ---- New rubber for the ring
I resisted for as long as I could Will make a difference I am sure, Had a sneaky peek on Pp liking the new mod too. Looks like the trip is going to be a good one not a bad price for 5 days in Europe!
#76: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Seb, Location: Under your bedPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 3:32 pm ---- Fine then just ignore my offer then you cheeky bugger
I was expecting one back but NOOO, not any more.
BYE
#77: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 4:24 pm ----
Dillon wrote:
New rubber for the ring
I resisted for as long as I could Will make a difference I am sure, Had a sneaky peek on Pp liking the new mod too. Looks like the trip is going to be a good one not a bad price for 5 days in Europe!
You did well mate!
I'll be passing your way on Thursday
To say I can't wait, is an understatement, especially after recent events and then forking out close to £1000 in maintenance ready for the trip!
Seb wrote:
Those tyres were like marshmallow after FCS last year Ad
I have a free pax lap as well this year, you want to come with me (Jamie has the other sessions ^^)
I think nitrogen will really only make a difference when you get on track, however it will decrease the range at which your pressure will change too, so bear that in mind
Pax? - Trax? I'll jump in
#78: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Dillon, Location: KentPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 4:47 pm ---- I thought about seeing if I could meet you on the way through but erm tbh i will be sleeping at silly o'clock when you rock on through you going M25- M20?
#79: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 1:59 am ---- Sure am mate. Will be getting a bit of kip at Clacket Services first.
#80: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Seb, Location: Under your bedPosted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 3:42 am ---- Yeah at FCS I've got 2 sessions, jamie is passenger for one was just wondering if you wanted to be for the other, you got any spare seats going for your one/ones?
#81: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 4:40 am ---- Yeah I'm up for that! I'll book some sessions when I'm back from das ring
#82: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Seb, Location: Under your bedPosted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:10 am ---- Good good, get on it!
#83: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:30 am ---- I told you on Pp, book my slots and I'll pay you back
#84: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Dave, Location: BirminghamPosted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 3:00 pm ---- Still alive?
Good time?
#85: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 3:22 pm ---- Got home about an hour ago. Epic. Truly, truly Epic.
#86: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Dave, Location: BirminghamPosted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 3:29 pm ---- Ahhh, I posted this at a good time! Now stop p*ssing about unpacking and share the pics! Glad you had a good time mate and the car is still in one piece! Did you use the track cam around the ring?
#87: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 3:32 pm ---- Sure did. I got a good few laps in. My first Lap was done in 10:12 (wet / damp and dry track), and a Sub 10 minutes from the Bilstein Bridge to the R8 V10 Gantry as well
Car is undamaged although I need to get some new pads, I've worn the current ones down to the backing plate (almost) getting the last lap of the trip in!
I've got over a thousand photo's to sort through. Plus a Rally Experience day to be at tomorrow morning, so pictures will be up over the next few days.
#88: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Dave, Location: BirminghamPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 2:57 pm ---- Get the photos uuuup! Pleeeease!
When are the next performance mods coming now the ring trip has gone? Sorry for all the interogation. Lol!
#89: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:00 pm ---- I'm just coming to the end of getting the pictures sorted. Then I've got to do the vid's too.
Where did J find the photo's of him on track? I didn't have any taken of mine on track (that I know of) but I bumped into some chaps with camera's in areas where you're not supposed to be so wonder if they upload them etc
Next performance mods are:
Forger Front Mount Intercooler
3" Blueflame Turbo Back System (with Motorsport Cat)
Custom Remap.
They'll be done before FCS hopefully, I need to rejig my money and sort my priorities out again first though.
#91: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:06 pm ---- Nice find! cheers bud
#92: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Seb, Location: Under your bedPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:06 pm ----
Ape wrote:
Forger Front Mount Intercooler
This some new company then?
#93: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: DJ-, Location: UKPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:07 pm ---- lol the name of the page just popped into my head when I read you post, Really good site, all you have to do is enter the reg in!
Anyway get your video up from that cam!
#94: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:10 pm ---- Will do mate
Seb - Shut up
#95: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: PugJH, Location: NorthantsPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:15 pm ---- Cant beat a bit of Parada spec2's.
Love mine, nice and soft
#96: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Seb, Location: Under your bedPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:22 pm ----
Ape wrote:
Seb - Shut up
Make me, oh no wait you can't because it's the INTERNETS!!11!ONE!
But friday... well... you never know..
#97: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:25 pm ----
Seb wrote:
Ape wrote:
Seb - Shut up
Make me, oh no wait you can't because it's the INTERNETS!!11!ONE!
But friday... well... you never know..
Yes Seb, this is the internet. But Friday, I will be at your house...
#98: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: SAB206, Location: North WestPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:26 pm ---- Ooooer
#99: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: PugJH, Location: NorthantsPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:30 pm ---- Not guna ask how he will make you shut up with them suggestive winks an all
#100: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:41 pm ----
I need to find a way of sorting some of the audio out on the vids. Got a mate yapping throughout it which masks the tyre squealling and engine noises
#101: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: PugJH, Location: NorthantsPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:43 pm ---- Was seb with you then?
#102: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:48 pm ---- nah, he bailed out early days
#103: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Dave, Location: BirminghamPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:49 pm ---- I like hearing peoples reactons/chat in ring videos! You know the tyre squealing and engine noise are standard with performance cars!
#104: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Sticky Tyres Fitted* Author: Seb, Location: Under your bedPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 5:08 pm ---- Psht I was in france skiing anyway! Would have been soooo dead with Helena
#105: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Tarty Touches Added* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2010 2:54 am ---- Hooray (kinda) for iPhone photo's
Here's the latest mild addition to the car
#106: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Tarty Touches Added* Author: Dillon, Location: KentPosted: Sat Apr 10, 2010 2:58 am ---- Not the Nurburgring pictures i was hoping for I like the badges on the side can't get them on ebay
#107: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Tarty Touches Added* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2010 3:21 am ----
There's a thread with my Nurburgring Pics
#108: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Tarty Touches Added* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 12:26 pm ---- Annnnnnnnd look what arrived today!
Fair play to Badger 5, he delivered when he said he would. Just gotta fit them tomorrow. They don't seem to be too thick compared to ones I've replaced in the past. Still, they stop well!
#109: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Tarty Touches Added* Author: Dillon, Location: KentPosted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 12:47 pm ---- They look very innocuous, No bright colours or writing on them it's what they do though that counts does this mean your around the weekend then....
#110: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Tarty Touches Added* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 12:55 pm ---- Not sure yet matey, I'll be fitting the pads in the morning, and getting them bedded in. Depending on that, and other things that are happening saturday will be determining my weekend. I'll catch you on msn / fb chat and explain pal.
#111: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Brakes* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 2:06 pm ---- After a few weeks between purchasing, and actually getting round to it, the new pads and fluid were fitted today Since boiling them at Combe, they've been very iffy under use and the pads had generated quite a bit of braking wobble, which I thought were warped discs. The old pads still at a few mm on them but I thought I'd try the cheap (gulp) option and replace the pads, which were £130 to buy.
Another job on the list was to replace the brake fluid. I was originally going to use Super4 DOT Brake Fluid but found some Halfords DOT 5.1 fluid which exceeds the spec of 5.1 etc etc. Not the best make of Brake Fluid, but more than adequate and it will be changed every 6 months or so anyway.
Following this, I decided it would be a good idea to change the oil and filter, I have always changed the oil on my cars after 5,000 miles (apart from my company car!) and its normally pretty clean. The LCR however came out a bit black so... A few more 5k oil changes should change that though!
Finally, we needed to see what was causing my front wheels to work their way loose. They needed tightening at Combe, and at the Nurburgring. After a bit of deliberation we've worked out that the powdercoating on the wheels is to blame. The Wheelbolts are radiused, and need metal to metal contact with the wheel to secure them. The powdercoat is preventing this fully, and when it gets hot and expands, the normal virbation etc is working them loose. We've torqued them up properly for now but will be rectifying this next week with a dremel. We'll also be sorting the rear pads and discs with new ones when they arrive during next week.
Oh oh... AND I bought some 5mm spacers for the rear as the wheels always seemed to be a bit too recessed in the arches. Might buy some front ones too but we'll see
Looks much better now, will report back on any handling improvement, although widening the track should make some difference.
Expensive... Must remember is Smiles per Gallon, not Miles per Gallon! (repeat until you believe it!)
#112: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Brakes* Author: Lodey, Location: Penzance & Falmouth CornwallPosted: Sat May 15, 2010 2:45 pm ---- Ape how much is your lowered by?
#113: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Brakes* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 2:47 pm ---- It's lowered 30mm all round, but the LCR is lower than other Leon's as standard anyway but about 20-30mm I believe. So its down a fair bit! Could go more but it's not that practical as it is!
#114: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Brakes* Author: Lodey, Location: Penzance & Falmouth CornwallPosted: Sat May 15, 2010 2:54 pm ---- cool, just wondering as it looks like you still have standard drop links on it.
#115: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Brakes* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 2:57 pm ---- I may have mate. Can't remember if we put shortened ones on when the coilies were fitted. Will check the previous owners project thread and let you know. Was ages ago when I fitted them for him!
#116: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *New Brakes* Author: Lodey, Location: Penzance & Falmouth CornwallPosted: Sat May 15, 2010 3:00 pm ---- ah fair enough, i had a look at a leon cupra this weekend, deffo either a cupra or a R next for me i reckon. loving how yours looks with the wheels, and the spacers on the rear i think are perfect
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Got a stupidly good price on it and could easily get a couple of grand more than what I paid for it, which would make for a nice Evo 6, but it would be a bit harsh on my good friend if I made that kind of money on him 
I've got a couple of weeks off after next week, then I'm back to work, followed by my 'Ring trip, then as soon as I'm back I'll be getting the next phase done as well.
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