#181: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *NEW ITEMS FITTED* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2010 7:27 am ---- Cheers pal, just did a bit more tarting up today. I hate seeing Intercoolers on fronts of cars being really bright silver and cheap looking... so:
The FMIC is now sprayed up and ready for fitting. I didn't want it to be obvious behind the grill, so I've painted it matt black and because I'm a complete spastic at spraying, Hilla did the logo for me (cheers pal). It now looks like this:
That Fridge is looking a bit emptier today
#182: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *NEW ITEMS FITTED* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 12:01 pm ---- Quick update.
I've bought a Blueflame Turbo Back System today - £778 lol Downpipe, 100cell cat and all the pipework Just need to fit it when it arrives and then get the car mapped. Stage Ape Mutherfucker is nearly complete
#183: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *NEW ITEMS FITTED* Author: twed207, Location: borders, near carlisle.Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 12:49 pm ---- that's fairly cheap Ape, considering a full system for a supermoto is an easy £800+! lol
is it just the standard exhaust on it at the moment yeh?
what sort of figures are you aiming for with this lot then? 300+?
#184: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *NEW ITEMS FITTED* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 4:17 pm ---- It's not bad, they retail at some places for over a grand which is mental.
It's the standard system at the moment aye, it isn't that bad but as always, there's better out there.
After the exhaust and remap, it should be near the 300bhp and I dunno what the torque will be, should be well over 300lb ft. I'll have the handling to make sure its not just quick in a straight line.
#185: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *NEW ITEMS FITTED* Author: Dillon, Location: KentPosted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 9:49 am ---- Really moving along now.. and after that lot has been added will motor along i have to ask who are you sleeping with to get all these discounts
#186: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *NEW ITEMS FITTED* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 3:57 am ---- Heh heh, I decided to accelarate the plans for it so it's ready for Trax.
The discounts are useful, all about who you know. You don't wanna know the lengths I have to go to to get the discount
#187: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *NEW ITEMS FITTED* Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 5:39 am ----
Ape wrote:
Ape wrote:
More into driving it than tarting it up if I'm honest
Looks like more tarting up to me!
#188: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *NEW ITEMS FITTED* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 5:47 am ---- I'm pleased for you.
Additionally, the black is to keep it subtle and out of view, and the Forge logo is because of some favours that they've done for me.
#189: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *NEW ITEMS FITTED* Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 5:56 am ---- Got to agree that big intercoolers on show sticking out the front like a pair of goofy teeth do look a bit naff. Painting it black to hide it looks much better.
#190: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *NEW ITEMS FITTED* Author: Seb, Location: Under your bedPosted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 8:56 am ---- Intercoolers on show look stupid unless the car is designed with that 'rough' look. The more that's hidden/OEM looking, the better it looks I think.
I'm not a huge fan of 'tarting up' as you put it, so the only things I have done to mine is the front V and badges, which enchances the overall look. But going OTT makes it looks shoddy and overworked.
Look forward to seeing how it evolves Ad.
#191: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *NEW ITEMS FITTED* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 9:13 am ---- Car is going back to Labtap on Thursday to have the wheel finish looked at as I'm not happy with it, looks like Heat Fatigue so we'll see, may end up getting them redone completely.
The FMIC is going on next Friday, along with the Engine mounts and Polybushes if we have time. Priority is the FMIC for the day though. The Exhaust will go on as soon as it arrives, with the remap being booked at the earliest opportunity after it's fitted.
I'm aiming to get it ready for Trax, so we'll see. Kinda difficult when I'm 100miles away from it during the week so I can't work on it in the evenings.
#192: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *NEW ITEMS FITTED* Author: Ape, Location: Clipping the Apex!Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 1:12 pm ---- Another update
Today we got busy again and fitted the Forge Motorsport FMIC, changed the oil and filter, sorted a wheel, fitted the R8 Oil cap, changed the engine mounts and polybused the lower mount, all in all a good days work
FMIC Fitting:
FMIC Ghost:
R8 Oil Cap:
Engine Mounts and Polybush fitting:
The Engine Mounts have made such a difference, the car vibrates a little more which I was expecting and don't mind. I didn't expect the sloppiness of the engine putting power down to be as dramatically reduced as it has been by the Vibratechnics and Powerflex combo. It's fantastic!
I've not had chance to test the FMIC just yet, although the car sounds different on startup and seems to growl a fair bit more which I like.
Happy days!
Next up, fit the exhaust when it arrives, and then get him mapped. Followed by a Autotech Wavetrac ATB
#193: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *FMIC & EM FITTED* Author: Dave, Location: BirminghamPosted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 1:30 pm ---- Great progess! Keep it up!
#194: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *FMIC & EM FITTED* Author: twed207, Location: borders, near carlisle.Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 3:44 pm ---- looking good ape!
i dont know why car manufacturers insist on putting IC's in stupid places! lol
#195: Re: Ape's SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 *FMIC & EM FITTED* Author: mattievrs, Location: LeicesterPosted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 4:15 pm ---- i know youre getting it mapped but does the fmic make any difference to the power without remapping?
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(cheers pal). It now looks like this:
Downpipe, 100cell cat and all the pipework 
Just need to fit it when it arrives and then get the car mapped. Stage Ape Mutherfucker is nearly complete 
