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Title: ReDBull - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: jv on 24 September 2012, 21:20
:)
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 28 September 2012, 14:40
Thanks jv :wink:

Well I've started a project thread elsewhere but I thought I'd post it here as well.
So here goes, the first few post are directly coped and pasted. Sorry for the poor photos it's all done on my iPhone.


Right then I thought it was about time I started a build thread.
I drive a 2003 210 LCR which has been in the family for six years now. In 2006 my brother put a deposit down on a CTR but after talking to him about it we went out to look at other cars. The first garage we went to was Seat. On the way my brother sais he liked the yellow leons with black wheels. Guess what the first car was we saw!
So last June 2011 me and my brother again got talking. He wanted to sell his LCR and buy a cheaper car to run. I wanted to sell my MKII Golf GTI project and buy a larger, safer, fun practical car. So a deal was struck, cars where swaped and cash my brothers way.
Unfortunatly my lap top is currently broken so it's going to be a bit light on photos.

This is the GTI I sold and you can just see the Mondeo ST TDCI family car we had at the time.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/007.jpg)

This is my LCR
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/e4048a34.jpg)

IT had a few mods when I bought it but noting major.
Nuespeed P-Flow indution kit and heat sheald.
Forge 007p DV.
Smoked rear lights.

It was in need of an MOT which was done straight away and passed. Four new tires so Goodyear eagle F1 Asye 2 where ordered from E tyers (If you have'nt tryed them give them a go great service :clap:). 60 k service was also due along with water pump and cam belt. The service was carried out at Jabbasport. Who also strongly recomended the fule lines where replaced that run next to the charge pipe.
Next up was fixing the leaking door seals. As I promised my wife when buying the car that Id keep it standard and not spend a small furtune modifying it thats the way it stayed. :( :?:
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 28 September 2012, 14:41
First impressions of the car where good. It just did'nt drive how I thought it should though. The power delivery was not very smooth which peaks and trough in the boost curve. Then the power dropped off at the top end.
Also I hate the front seats I just can't get comfortable in them. The kids seats are much more comfortable
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/4470e352.jpg)
At the service they they also recommended new discs and pads fornt and back, brake fluid change and found a broken spring near side rear :( .
So with all this needing to be done I bought a Badger 5 V1 TIP from Bill :D . I'd been reading on the forums about how good they where so thought I'd give it a go.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/20cd6783.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/2a95d4c5.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/4e6446ed.jpg)
What can I say that has not been said already about the B% TIP. Everything you read about the qulity, and improvemnts in performance is true. I especaily found at the top end the car pulls alot stronger now. I know that there are others on the market since I bought mine but I'd still buy a B5 TIP over the others. In fact I'm thinking of buy a V2.2.
Oh and another job the wheels need a refurb ;) OH and my air filter has not been used as a punch bag.
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 28 September 2012, 14:43
So at this point with the improvments with the B5 TIP. I changed my mind on the no mods approach and decided to replace any parts that need replacing with better ones (just don't tell the wife) :D .
My plan now was to replace the old suspension. Sort the brakes out and try and ignore the patchy paint work.
Then one night on the way home from work at 5pm on the university bridge in Lincoln. I was sat at a red light which changed to green and it wouldn't go into gear.
Great. Hazzards on I sat for over an hour while the kids where bundled into the back of the Mondeo and Emma came with the tow rope. IT's amazing sat in a Yellow car with the hazzards on how many people nearly drove into the back of me.
Anyway. I rang Jabba and we disscussed what the likely cause was. Over the phone it was diagnosed as the selection fork between 1st and 2nd gears. So it was gear box out time for a part that cost a few pounds. On hearing this my first thought was LSD...
Jabba picked my car up form my house and trailered it back to there work shop as we wern't 100% sure what the problem with the gear box was. It did turn out to be the selection fork that had dropped off and needed riveting back on. The clutch and fly wheel also needed replacing. Along with a new slave cylinder, the bog bone bush was replaced with a superpro polly bush. Oh and they fitted a Quaife ATB diff.
Grand total nearly 2200 pounds (sorry the key on the works computer for the pound sign is not working). Oh and I also need to re paint the brake callipars and put on some new Brembo stickers. :o
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 28 September 2012, 14:44
It tuck me a while to get used to the diff. Mainly I didn't realise how much more grip I had. It's very subtle in operation and I had to get used to small steering inputs at speed. Under steer is practically none existent now in comparison. In short everyone should have one.
I found a few small issues on the way home from Jabba. First of all the cup holder broke as I tried to put a can in it  :? . Then I realised the fog lights where on and I couldn't turn them off :? . The next day the engine light came on and displayed this code
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/896f9cb4.jpg)
Which I believe is efficancy of the first cat?
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 28 September 2012, 14:45
Next up I contacted Mike and he sorted out a batch of the Hugh's engineering rear strut braces
 (http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/50ac72d2.jpg)
Looks good but I'm not sure if it made any difference?
With Christmas approaching and the money saved up for breaks and suspension spent. All plans where put on hold until the new year.
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 28 September 2012, 14:47
Now the Mondeo.... We bought it at 10 months old and it never caused any problems. That was until it pop out a drive shaft on the way home from Centreparcs. Then a couple of weeks later the other one failed. The breaks needed replacing, clutch began to slip etc. So that was the suspension and break money spent again!
The Mondeo had to go so we replaced it with this
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/75787b49.jpg)
It's a checky little mod in it's self. Keeps me in the good books and it cost bugger all to run. £20.31 a month insurance!!!
Back to a full VAG family again  :)
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 28 September 2012, 14:49
So then I finally got around to fitting my boost gauge
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/5a00b8ed.jpg)
Here's a fitting guild
http://www.secretseatsociety.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=728
It's not finised yet but functional.
Then my Dad fitted my forge side to side and back to front short shifters
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/d9437ae9.jpg)
Also a Nuespeed 28 mm rear ARB, I also have a 25mm front to fit
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/d00a9e6e.jpg)
The rear ARB in combination with the diff make it much pointer than it was before. Yes I know I still need breaks, suspension and to sort out the cat but Awsome GTI gave my a very good offer on buying the two ARBs together ;)
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 28 September 2012, 14:50
A few tarty bits
Painted front badge
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/31687112.jpg)
Rear badge which I'm not to happy with but I'll re do at some point
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/dccd8c5c.jpg)
Dust caps
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/7fbe8ecc.jpg)
New R badges
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/957b47dd.jpg)
Stickers  :D
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/58cdbcdf.jpg)
Polo ariel
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/145f8c82.jpg)
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 28 September 2012, 14:52
I've managed to track down a MKIV Golf arm rest and TT front strut brace for reasonable money.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/94a6c620.jpg)
The strut brace will be fitted soon.
Next up will be the breaks at last just trying to decide whether to go for Godspeed two piece 330mm discs or standard size.
Grooved
http://www.godspeedbrakes.co.uk/~godspeed/product.php?id_product=81
Two piece
http://www.godspeedbrakes.co.uk/~godspeed/product.php?id_product=82
I'll be using DS2500 pads either way.
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 28 September 2012, 14:53
After having a good read around and a chat to a Niki at R-Tech about having my car re mapped. I've decided for peace of mind I'm going to fit rods before I do to many engine mods. I also think after the breaks I'll finally get the suspension sorted out to make best use of the diff and any future power increase.
Problem is I can't decide what to go for? Money no object it'd be KW V3's but with so many other things to spend my money on like moving house at some point. I just can't justify the out lay.
So what I've been thinking is either Weitec Hicon GT Coilover or Bilstein 20mm/15mm B12 Pro Lowering Springs & Shocks Suspension Kit. I love the idea of a track day but I just don't know if I'll ever do one. With the car being used for family as much as fun I can't decided between compliance and out right handling? I have polly top mounts on the way from the Shark group buy. Also I may buy some 10mm front and 15mm rear spacers :idea:
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 28 September 2012, 15:18
Forgot I ordered this a while ago from Bill.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/b9937992.jpg)
I'll be fitting it at the same time I fit a Welly cooler. So hopefully some time later this year!
I had a nightmare earlier this week. When I bought the car the ring on the key fob was broken and looking pretty tatty. I bought a new blank to replace it but I could find anyone who would cut the key. I found it again recently and tried again this time finding a local independed key cutter to cut it. So got a new battery and changed the guts of the fob over. Only I couldn't get the dam transponder out! I tried using nail varnish remover (not mine!) and a scalpel. Unfortunately I slipped and the scalpel broke the transponder[:@]. So I'll have to buy a new transponder and get it paired with the car! Anyone know of a place in Lincoln how could do it for a reasonable price???
Today this arrived in the post so I can add a second key. It came from ebay bought from someone in Bristol who'd lost there key. Bought a second hand one and a blank swaped it all over then found there key.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/42a03000.jpg)
Oh and I think for the money I'll be buying the Wietec's and grooved one price discs. Cars booked in for MOT on Monday :help:
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 28 September 2012, 15:19
These just arrived in the post. Poly top mounts from the Shark GB thanks for the fast dispatch Rob and Fabia rear wiper conversion from eBay.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/02826439.jpg)
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 28 September 2012, 15:21
Well it's just failed the MOT. The broken spring I new about and I have a second hand one at home to fit. NS Track rod end needs replacing. So it's booked in for Wednesday and I'm going to get the front ARB fitted at the same time.
Only PITA is the front Tyres are just on the legal limit! That's around 4000 on those two! Should of had the tracking done when I had them fitted what a school boy error!!!!
Looks like the coilovers will be on hold a little longer.
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 28 September 2012, 15:24
This has arrived
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/363bcf2d.jpg)
Just need the correct pipe work to arrive and the time to fit it now.
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 28 September 2012, 15:27
I was just thinking last night when I was trying to get to sleep about what I have to do to my car and what I want to do. This came after my wife found my FMIC and asked why did you buy that when you NEED brakes? Good question:whistle:
So I need to focus my limited time/money and not just go on mad ebay and fourm driven spending sprees. As I already have a few hunder pounds worth of bits to fit and there is some thing that I do NEED to spend money on!!!.
So I thought I'd put my mental list here.

What I NEED.
1 Brakes- I've decided on the Goodspeed groved front and rear disce, DS2500 2front pads and OEM rear pads. Change the brake fluide. Braided hoses.
2 Sort out the fault code 16804 here's a link to the thread I started to try and sort it out http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=337744 (http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=337744) any help would be great thanks :confused:
3 Replace the suspension- I'm stuck between KW V1 and Wietech GT Hicon? I've also had a very good quote for full polly busing. New top moutyhs and I have the polly top mount bushes.
4 Replace the front spiltter ans it's hanging very low and is catching on speed bumps. It also looks a mess.
5 the fornt tyres will need replacing before the winter.

Bits I've bought and need to be fitted
1 The Wellycooler, I can't wait to fit this ;)
2 Neuspeed front ARB will be fitted when the rest of the suspension get fitted.
3 LED side lights.
4 Replacement cup holder.
5 Oil cooler.
6 Audi TT front strut brace.

A few small things I want to do
1 Repaint the brake calipers ( I already have new Brembo decals)
2 Tripple R composit rear defuser when they start selling it!!!.
3 225 steering wheel.
4 Turbo back system with sports cat.
5 WMI with forge map pipe.
6 Forge carge pipe and othe hosing.
7 Catch can and sort out the PVC.
8 New hand brake and gear lever gaitor/gear knob from Sere motors.
9 Stack boost, oil temp, oil pressure gauges and Nomad two gauge A pillar gauge holder.
10 Liquide gauge.
11 Refub the wheels and new centre caps.
12 New stereo.
13 B5 V2.2 TIP with new air filter and home made heat sheild.
14 Forge 008 DV.

The bigger things I'm planning to do!
1 Forged con rod's.
2 Relentless V3 manifold.
3 Re built large port head.
4 EBC
5 Straight to custom Stage 2 map.
6 Re spray
7 (A dream) Recaro interior
The End :thanks:










All I need is the time and the money. So this is going to be a very long term project:D
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 28 September 2012, 15:30
Well just got everything ready for tomorrow
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/0C557785-A33C-45D5-8770-9587DC1F4129-535-0000014BB51755A9.jpg)
The plan is the Wellycooler, oil cooler (not the pumbing though), LED side lights and re paint the front Brembos. I'll post up parts list and fitting guilds.
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 28 September 2012, 15:32
As I've been up since 6:15 with the kids I thought I'd post a few photos. I've been reading about FMIC set ups and have decided to go with the Toyosports type B large IC. Known as the Wellycooer due to it's origins in the custom FMIC thread on ASN.
It's a big core 600/300/76mm here it is sat in front of our dishwasher
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/363bcf2d.jpg)
 A link to where you can buy it. I paid £96 delivered. 
http://www.toyosports.co.uk/intercooler-70-c.asp

On to the pipe work. I'm using 45 degree 76/63 mm silicone reducers either side from core. 
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/08E8DA8F-5121-438A-9B5A-1018C48BE347-378-00000054B468A501.jpg)
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=290362072607&index=3&nav=SEARCH&nid=02221114485

Then 90 deg 63mm alloy beaded joiners (or I would be if I hadn't been sent stainless ones!!!)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/ABA90E21-1AF6-4016-AC81-656C6124FFF9-378-00000054BB99893E.jpg)
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=270865713881&index=0&nav=SEARCH&nid=83301232105

Then 90 deg 63 mm silicone hose which then joins up     to the plastic map pipe on the passenger side. 
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/E3FFE604-B52F-48D6-9B7B-02D3417932B2-378-00000054C3382361.jpg)
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=160786524988&index=15&nav=SEARCH&nid=14320667086

To join up with the top turbo hose from the charge pipe you'll need a 63 mm short alloy joiner. 
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/F5A56146-D409-4A51-AE71-F2E1878983F4-378-0000005555AEC83C.jpg)
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=160516793157&index=2&nav=SEARCH&nid=62645597597

That's all the parts you'll need other that jubilee clips. I've avoided the T bar type clips as a few people have recommended not using them.  As there easy to over tighten and cause boost leaks by bending the alloy joiners.  But each to there own. Thanks to Dad I didn't  have to buy jubilee clips.

As I still have the original top turbo hoses. I've divided to replace the one from the charge pipe with a 45 deg 63 mm alloy joiner and a 45 deg 63mm silicone hose
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/9FF8D549-9AF9-4035-B5CA-B3B6CE313A80-378-00000054C9A54B94.jpg)
You can buy these also from Mr Silicon. 

The pipe work
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/B6BA3C7D-6672-4E88-9B77-3B0A359F9E2F-378-00000054A50E63CE.jpg)

The driver side pipe work. 
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/A6BDFBDD-A852-4127-8B49-18DB8B0BEA37-378-00000055D27C7E70.jpg)

The passenger side pipe work. 
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/6A586F41-D260-4BD5-8647-DFF9DF0F017E-378-0000005609BA9FEC.jpg)

(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/E66E9E5C-5895-4D3E-A1A6-D97C5F481AFD-378-00000055E3D767D1.jpg)

So that's the pipe work. Next was trimming the body work to get the core to fit as far back as possible....
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 28 September 2012, 15:33
So while my Dad was sorting out the brakets and the driver side wheel was off. I re sprayed the driver side Brembo. They where in a mess. 

(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/339AE9C3-8357-468A-B7CE-7CD8076C5131-378-00000056727888F1.jpg)

I went a little OTT with the masking!
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/B94811A6-DD49-4BBA-8964-18E6CB4D021A-378-00000056112CA0C5.jpg)

After six coats for heat proof red pain I bought from eBay. Unfortunately I forgot to bring the Brembo stickers with me.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/F1E96627-B954-43AD-8326-94FB9F6FBFF8-378-0000005684187DF2.jpg)

At this point the beer had begun to flow and dinner was ready. So I forgot to get photos of the top brackets! But here's a side on photo with out Olivia in the way.

http://s594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/?action=view&current=EBB5D0F3-66E5-4DEA-B12C-79093D4CF4B6-378-000000569092AA64.jpg

Mums just cooked a fry up (with black pudding to!!!!) so we'll be back to work soon. I'll keep you posted on progress. 
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 28 September 2012, 15:35
For relocating the horn I used the mounting point for the passenger side, side mount intercooler. 

(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/EBB5D0F3-66E5-4DEA-B12C-79093D4CF4B6-378-000000569092AA64.jpg)

Brackets for the top of the core. 
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/35C849B6-8197-49E0-91C4-6DE3ACD33FB4-211-0000001255D65789.jpg)

(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/8A914FBA-1EED-4E10-9FDC-810C7253A299-211-000000124E631F96.jpg)

Top of the bumper bar marked off
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/789B0EFE-C109-49C0-B355-19D0FFE0B492-211-0000001260E41243.jpg)

Bottom of the bumper bar
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/BB0BAB42-E9E9-4793-B3CC-39A84BAFB988-211-000000126880FD55.jpg)

This is how much was removed. 
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/12CA9BD4-A509-43F4-B49F-F4FE2ABB8ED1-211-0000001271071412.jpg)

And fitted. 
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/3288CB57-68F9-4F30-B554-7A892129D537-211-000000128BAE903B.jpg)

(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/1A85D03F-116C-4A46-A8FB-12FABBC68FF2-211-00000012801B53B5.jpg)

(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/D8580440-B53B-481B-BE2B-59216655F3EB-211-0000001285ED2DA3.jpg)

This is the brake pain I used. Drys very quickly and is good up to 650 C. Bought from eBay 
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/8177D00D-6ADF-4581-B538-04A35B665627-211-0000001247460E93.jpg)

The jubilee clips used
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/198D32FD-0246-4BCC-B6BF-9D2AD0F2AF24-211-000000125BD31E1C.jpg)

As we decided to used the rubber air deflector at the bottom of the IC. Everything is a little hight than on other set ups. This means that I won't be able to mount the oil cooler on top of the crash bar. So its going in place of the drivers side side mount IC. Also it means the 45 deg 76/63 mm reducer goes  partly over the thread for the towing eye. I can get the hook on but I wouldn't want to drive a track day like that so I'll buy and fit a strap.
 I'm very pleased with the set up. Just need to fit the oil cooler and re fit the bumper. I've also painted the passenger side Brembo. 
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 28 September 2012, 15:37
Well that's two new Goodyear Aysemtric 2's order from Etyers. They'll be fitted tomorrow. If you've not tried  etyres give them a go you.  Order one day they fit at a time and place that suits you the next. Always turn up on time as well!
Ok last few photos.
This is what we had to remove from the inside of the bumper.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/70A84A90-B9FB-4C48-9EC1-065BD717CDD3-106-0000011A36773797.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/3ACD3FC5-7895-4B7B-BE66-574CC8C1EA5B-106-0000011A4005222E.jpg)
I'll get a few shots of the with the bumper on tonight as I forgot yesterday.
I'm really looking forward to getting new Tyres and brakes fitted.
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 28 September 2012, 15:38
Time for some photos with the bumper on.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/D4858FA5-85C7-4D77-A2DA-C48991222571-126-0000000A3E5A49B1.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/C1F877C6-4913-4B89-8E87-CA3CDC29E58E-126-0000000B167EE905.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/332A599C-6F68-482D-AF8D-6A0CCBDED975-126-0000000A48247C95.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/19743BFC-6E0F-405C-827F-190B7E905B7C-126-0000000B0F89EE2B.jpg)

The photos aren't great as it's dull out and there're taken on my iPhone. Evern though I did spray it black it still doesn't stand out to much. It's obvious if you now what a FMIC looks look but doesn't stand out. I forgot to mention that we also needed to trim the fog light grills slightly.
Also the oil cooler fitting is a job for another day as we ran out of time. It's going to be mounted in place of the drivers side SMIC. Looking forward to getting the new Tyres fitted so I can go for a proper drive!
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 28 September 2012, 15:40
I've ordered a a few little bits from eBay and this is the first to arrive
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/CEE80751-6031-4A0A-A4F4-267B95706A70-675-00000213BCD90451_zpsee3cd07c.jpg)
It's a struggle to get the towing eye on now. It'd be fine for a brake down but I would'nt fancy doing a track day with it rubbing on the FMIC pipe work. It look well made and not bad for £9.95 delivered.
I also found this in Dads garage.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/CFA4CD19-A35A-48CE-9469-5CBBC92A78C4-378-00000054AE0D0F2C.jpg)
I bought it in June and I'd forgotten I had it still to fit. Hopefully it'll be fitted at the next session at Mum and Dads in Cleethorpes.
I had the new Tyres fitted yesterday so I'm still taking it easy so it's difficult to really judge the FMIC. Boy does the turbo spool up faster! It's noticeable on the boost gauge how much faster it flicks around to 0 psi. Also you can audibly hear the turbo boost up and dump more boost faster. Driving home tonight I came acros an old fart doing 40mph in a 60mph. As soon as it was sfe to over take I stopes it in to 3rd and I was suprised at the speed of the over take. So I'd guess mid range torque is well up. Also it's SO much smoother to drive.
I've been thinking ghat I should put rods in WMI and relentless manifold pre re map. I'm starting to think what the hell. Turbo back system them off the R - T e c k for a stage two map with larnch control, left foot braking and all the goodie!!! What are peoples thoughts on how much rods are needed????
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 28 September 2012, 19:50
So I've just had a trip over to Sheffeild to pick this up from the SheffieldVAGbreakers.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/6250AFF5-E762-41D1-9D07-05FAD937CFD0-675-000001D7BC4B64F5.jpg)
They're on eBay and have a facebook page. I believe also they're on here somewhere? Looking forward to getting this fitted.
I had a drive over to Sheffield from work in rush hour traffic. Then a good blast on the back road on the way home. It's nice to have new Tyres and the understeer has gone again. Also the FMIC is very impressive. 3rd gear overtakes are savage in comparison to the SMICs. I can only imagine what fun you stage two guys have!
So I've decided on a new list:
1. Brakes.
2. 3"DP and de cat.
3. R- tech for a stage 2 map.
Oh and I'll throw the front ARB on at some point as well.
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 28 September 2012, 20:03
So that's me up to date. I had the Milltek cat back fitted today. In town and at idle it sounds not far from the standard exhaust. Under wot it sounds nice. My car has a voice at last!
The only thing is why oh why did Milltek fit them with that god awful tip? It looks smaller than the standard one!!!
I also had a chat with the MOT tester and the de cat won't be an issue next year. So I have to a think between de cat and sports cat?
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 04 October 2012, 11:34
A couple more eBay buys arrived this week.
MKIV Golf aero wipers.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/4CA42F97-5CCA-4EC1-8D69-410E95D08228-60-00000000F040D0D9.jpg)
Forge catch tank.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/F2DB3750-925D-42E3-B91D-302D60909712-111-00000100250292B1.jpg)
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 12 October 2012, 13:18
After thinking about it for months I finally removed the rubber extension for the oil filler
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/4869E488-E918-4D29-8698-1895FBB64426-925-000003BCB3CBBE97.jpg)
I'm wanting to buy a inlet manifold and rocker to get powder coated. Am I correct in thinking any 20v rocker cover will fit?
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 20 October 2012, 13:50
A couple more eBay buys
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/11F72BAE-6EF8-4786-B4AC-5652CE5017CF-260-0000007B218B3FA8.jpg)
Just waiting on the charge pipe. :smiley:
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 04 November 2012, 16:43
My latest buy from a member on SCN how is sadly braking his car.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/772545A4-43AF-41F4-BD06-08E27E748259-110-0000002B52D23EED.jpg)
It's a custom catch tank with two 19mm in let's and one out let. It comes with braided hoses, AN12 fittings including the rocker cover out let (which is why the rocker cover is included).
The forge catch tank and rocker over in earlier posts are no longer needed. If anyone is interested in either of them drop me a pm.
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 11 November 2012, 16:49
I finally managed to get some free time today to spray the charge pipe and inlet manifold. I smoothed out the casting marks in the inlet manifold. Then removed most of the paint from the rocker cover I bought from Phill. I'll have to apply some more nitromors tomorrow but it's getting there.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/984454CF-5949-4789-9990-4DDCFD6778F5-471-000000D345ECFBB3.jpg)
And after a coat of paint. I'll be adding a few more coats at some point but my diner was ready and know the football's on.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/CCB4271E-8BEB-4D07-9B06-FF88D915C76F-471-000000DAD73BFD72.jpg)
Sorry crap photos as usual, I'll have to get my lap top sorted out!

Also the forge catch tank and BAM rocker cover is in the for sale section.
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 27 November 2012, 16:39
Thanks to tOm an Awsome package turned up today.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/B48C0A36-BBB8-4A08-89A3-EBECC604BC2C-907-0000028DD01B36E0.jpg)
I decided to take advantage of Awsome GTIs black friday by buying Red 2.0TFSI coil packs and INA adaptors.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/0E77ACEE-BEDC-42BF-A666-DD13DA1D787E-907-0000028DDB374288.jpg)
New brake pads have also arrived so I need to get them fitted one weekend and the TT strut brace. I've managed to get a few coats of paint on the charge pipe, inlet manifold and rocker cover but the crap weather is not helping.
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 28 November 2012, 18:48
I've also treated myself to a new boost gauge. I'm re doing the steering colum gauge holder as it works well but could look better.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/A71D2629-DC5D-4C66-AD7D-BE278128A2EE-1202-000003D75EF2B5C2.jpg)
At some point I'll buy a matching oil temp gauge and single nomad pillar gauge holder.
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 08 December 2012, 13:50
These have turned up from Awsome today. Again fast service thanks.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/FFDC7B18-9939-44AA-B9CE-9CD0B2E510BB-471-0000011F94369501.jpg)
On thing I forgot to check before placing my order was if they where the correct ones to fit. These ones are round and the ones on the end of the cables are square.
 (http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/67A5898C-5011-4747-873D-0B8FE721E1A5-471-0000011F9E279C6E.jpg)
Please someone tell me that they'll fit!!!
It's new brake fluid and discs and pads on the front tomorrow. Depending on how cold it is hopefully I'll fit the 42 Draft bushes and the TT strut brace. It'll be good to have brakes that work.
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 09 December 2012, 13:58
I thought I'd do a fitting guild for the 42 Draft solid shifter bushes. I bought the from Awsome on tOm's tip off http://www.awesomegti.com/42-draft-vw-shifter-bushing-set-mk4-5-6speed-my02-05
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/FFDC7B18-9939-44AA-B9CE-9CD0B2E510BB-471-0000011F94369501.jpg)
A before shot. 
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/67A5898C-5011-4747-873D-0B8FE721E1A5-471-0000011F9E279C6E.jpg)
The play in the old bushes
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/81C21C0E-609C-4129-8284-F84612C1CB90-918-0000026927AB1977.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/BF2E8225-9F76-4A90-9D15-6383D82D1E43-918-000002692041EFB9.jpg)


First you have to remove the rubber bush. I pushed the nylon collar out with my fingers and removed the rest of the rubber with a knife. 
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/51E55573-C1DF-4A45-9551-EDB59649B336-918-000002692D0A1DBB.jpg).           You can see in the corners the diagonal that holds the rubber in. 
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/F29C1947-B1CD-4A20-B83D-75E1E9945D26-918-0000026932438584.jpg)
As you can see there are two sizes of bush. The smaller diameter hole is for the side to side and the larger for the back to front. 
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/1282ADC0-B35E-4598-AA9F-6121C409EDE1-918-00000269373ED796.jpg)
They are to small a diameter to fit so the needed to be opened up a bit. I did this nice and slowly with a punch, oil and wet and dry. 
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/23ABDB30-6250-4A9D-9A50-051D433AC502-918-000002693C9C35C5.jpg)
When they just slid over the pin I oiled it lightly and slid it on (oh matron).
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/57AD2BA0-962E-49C0-AC34-B6C4D658B2BB-918-0000026941C892FC.jpg)
Then did the same for the upper part of the bush. Replaced the clip and all done.
 (http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/F396B86C-C3DE-4E66-8272-3CE2BD98BBD3-918-0000026946F356DA.jpg)
There is no longer any slack in this part of the shift it's rock solid. It nice and easy to do. It just takes a bit of time to file them down. 
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 23 December 2012, 00:58
Some more arrivals today
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/26DF69A4-EED2-4397-A27E-B7E396041104-230-0000007A2FBC7446.jpg)
The 225 steering wheel is in good condition and the pre cat lambda is well over due!!!
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/BA9D203F-C12D-4113-9DD8-F5F4F209B764-230-0000007A38B7ED4C.jpg)
I've got a few other bits and bobs turning up soon sould be a good bit of progress next year!
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 27 December 2012, 15:16
Well that was a fun few days! Both kids have had high temperatures and been sick. We have hardly slept for three nights. My Mum and Antie have both got bad colds plus the usual Christmas drams. I'm ready for a brake!
I got as far as taking the air bag off my steering wheel on Christmas eve but then needed to use my car in a rush so still haven't fitted the 225 wheel. I have had chance to finally fit the new TSFI coil packs though. 
 (http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/8DB257F2-F6C1-486A-8EF0-24EB3C4B9024-338-00000051ADCA3249.jpg)
As far as I know three of the old coil packs are getting on for ten years old. So it's hard to say how much difference there would be against new 1.8t coil packs (if any...). The engine starts much better and feels smoother on idle. Also driving the engine from cold it's smoothe also at low RPM. I only went around the block so I can't report further. 
I'm hopefully going to the R Tech RR day on Saturday and getting a heat sheild and new filter fitted while
 I'm there. So other than picking a AGU lump up. I need to buy spark plugs and other service parts for January. Then I have a few parts to fit:
Front ARB. 
New boost gauge and finish off the holder. 
Catch can and PCV deleate.
Painted rocker cover, charge pipe and inlet manifold with phenolic gasket. 
225 steering wheel. 
Pre cat lambda sensor. 
Cup holder. 
Interior LEDs that are on there way from Hong Kong. 
Rear brakes (not yet bought but need doing). 

Note to self: stop buying things and start fitting them!!! :wink:
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 01 January 2013, 00:56
Happy New year everyone and in the words of Wolfy Smith "power to the people!" foe 2013!
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 04 January 2013, 18:07
^^^ What was all that about??? Guess I was a little drunk :whistle:^^^

Well I got messed about by a eBay brakers yard nob who I was supposed to be buying a AGU engine from to re build :censored: I was well pee'd off!
Anyway after a month of waiting I received a AGU inlet manifold today (got to love eBay).
I've seen photos of comparisons between large and small port before. I was still surprised at the difference in the flesh. Especially the size of the runners!
BAM on the left AGU on the right.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/49107D2F-534A-46F5-BA21-E359A215BB50-1448-0000030D0CD6B7B2.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/61206DAF-8514-411F-BE2D-7A1FFC0DDE39-1448-0000030D190BD36F.jpg)
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 05 January 2013, 20:15
My phenolic gasket, 2 x Oem gaskets and longer bolts arrived from BAMracing today. It's very well made and nice and thick.

(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/E5EABE8F-F0C1-45EC-8154-EE4F5A8AD19D-1739-00000435CAEDC991.jpg)
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 09 January 2013, 18:08
A few more things arrived today
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/0F265FDE-419A-4DD6-B4AB-275F44AA9A92-66-000000028DAAEC33.jpg)
I haven't tried the unibrace copy yet. The seller didn't think it would fit but I'll have a look later. I'm not 100% sure if I like the number plate surrounds but we'll see.
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 20 January 2013, 14:18
I wasn't that keen on the spider design of the uni brace. So I've covered it in black acoustic cloth. It's only roughly trimmed I'll finish it of when it's fitted. 
This is the boot side.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/509B3957-0656-4549-BD49-93C39AFFA810-88-0000002411798B6B.jpg)
This is the side against the rear seats.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/D21D70B0-8A65-4201-87DF-8D89E0C6875F-88-000000241956D0CE.jpg)
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 20 January 2013, 15:14
God knows why they chose that design!

Here's some shots of it fitted.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/29BB0C94-663E-4FCC-8D75-834E7A4119B9-300-000002192B209188.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/75B091E4-5EB0-451E-B002-E7F5020BC4A5-300-00000219370A3DCB.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/E03A0C0B-1B56-4146-8F53-D3C2EDC6F4A3-300-000002193D5DD847.jpg)

It's a shame that with the weather as it is I won't be able to tell if it's made any difference or not.
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 15 February 2013, 18:13
Been a while since I last updated. As you can't see my user name has changed.

I fitted this today.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/391043DA-7C3E-45C5-A7CB-1670292E48BF-6256-000007EA39EB599B.jpg)
Also fitted the TT strut brace but photo bucket won't let me up load!!!
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 15 February 2013, 18:22
I've managed to up load some photos at last!
Since Christmas I've been re doing my boost gauge holder. I wanted to make it look a little neater.
So first I trimmed it down.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/6E30D22F-EF1B-4B01-B11A-3877A3D462BA-60-00000009FE5E8356.jpg)
Then glued it into position. (http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/5E94398C-6CDA-40BD-A670-C52744802B96-60-0000000A071DEACE.jpg)
Smoothed it down.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/0DF37A68-118C-46CF-A991-D4E9E17579AC-60-0000000A19650606.jpg)
Filled it.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/9E70A711-802E-499C-BE25-0A2D3C247D59-200-0000011CAE28B756.jpg)
Sanded it down
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/1B847A7E-54D4-4F56-809B-1A2F32D5F548-200-0000011CB998F2BE.jpg)
Primer
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/3A376773-470E-4491-878A-FF986F91EC7F-200-0000011CC59BA088.jpg)
Not once but twice the primer reacted and melted the top layer of plastic.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/24B2C0C0-0644-4E6B-A256-9A4BE46DE4A9-200-0000010E7A9E78DE.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/DE33F052-89DB-4273-AB7A-BAF62F0B496D-200-0000010E85DF3E51.jpg)
Then more smoothing
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/1DF2E57C-B013-4202-A010-D54B03ABC24D-921-0000011841B824D1.jpg)
Then more sanding...
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/ED2E7524-D1CA-45BC-8A62-BF1ABF4B8F80-921-0000011846DB2BB3.jpg)
It's not as good as Graham's but here's my spray booth lol
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/77D32F82-56AA-41BC-ACF2-F19D46672632-921-00000118484EE510.jpg)
Then finished!
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/2CC731BA-1E6D-46A1-B33B-280C452BB2A3-921-0000011849EAB47B.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/0A7B1BBF-4130-479E-881E-56195989641B-60-0000001591405669.jpg)
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 15 February 2013, 18:24
When fitting my strut brace I did it different to many. I did want to cut the strut brace so the bracket that holds the gas strut was removed by drilling out the spot welds
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/8F235198-AC22-4EE2-B186-499E01BF7E43-921-00000118384D7953.jpg)
Bracket removed.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/F30767D3-0552-4C1A-8949-09A85855B525-921-000001183A19DC9D.jpg)
Hole drilled into the strut brace and a new ball joint used.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/30377B81-D361-4101-AB2D-5298299D2CDD-921-000001183EA6E049.jpg)
I need to sort out the are where the bracket was fixed and tidy it all up.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/85EF5C11-4CD0-4F0E-8CDC-65B35644328D-921-00000118401891AA.jpg)
Between fitting this and the uni brace I've noticed a difference in handling when giving it some. Next up front ARB.
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 15 February 2013, 18:28
My car's going in to LSV[COLOR="red"]R[/COLOR] tomorrow for a service and to fit these bits. Also the TCS light keeps coming on and staying on so they are going to look at that. Hopefully with the lambda sensor being fitted I'll get that 5 mpg back again! I'm looking forward to seeing what the front ARB is like but a little apprehensive. As I like the balance of the car at the moment.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/6E28165F-2250-4E23-86C1-C6427222CF4C-80-00000012D29CAE33.jpg)
Another piece of the engine bay jigsaw arrived today.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/6DACA240-4658-44B3-BF32-3DA7ADFDA7C0-80-00000012C73C8D0F.jpg)
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 15 February 2013, 18:31
Well I've picked my car up after the service inc lambda sensor and spark plugs fitted (£25!!!! I'll be fitting them my self in the future!!!!). This is the advice.
1. N/S/F indicator bulb needs replacing.
2. Steering wheel angle sensor faulty. Hench the TCS light and started after I fitted the 225 wheel at the weekend....
3. Rear disks and pads are shagged. Which is/was next on my to do list.
4. The rear bush in the wishbones are f@@ked.

I've been told by LVS that the captive nut that attaches the wishbone to the sub frame and be so rusted on that the subframe needs replacing. Also that as the wishbones have been banging around. They may also be damaged and need replacing. So the quote for worst case scenario is £1224.40 for parts a labour. <!-- s:whistle: -->:whistle:<!-- s:whistle: -->
Best case scenario for polly bushing the wishbones fitting the front ARB and tracking is £423.17.
Awsome charge £360 for polly bushing the wishbones.
AMD charge £499 to polly bush the whole car!!!

So I'm on the look out for second hand wishbones ideally polly bushed ones.


On a plus side in the short journey home the mpg has gone through the roof! The car also feels much nicer to drive with the DV sounding a lot louder. Tomorrow I'm hoping to fit the boost gauge.

Edit: With in two hours of putting an SOS out on the forums and FB. I managed to track down a pair of wishbones that have already been poly bushed and a sub frame both for £140. Plus two offers of help to fit them. You've got to love the VAG brotherhood.
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 15 February 2013, 18:33
I've ordered a superpro steering rack polly bush from Awsome. So the front end will be fully poly bushed I'll buy the rear axel bushes after next pay day. I can't wait to feel the difference as I've been disappointed in the sloppy handling. Every cloud has a silver lining!
I had a nightmare this morning as my new Stack gauge does not fit in the steering wheel pod!!!
It's to deep. 
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/9B003D39-9582-42BA-9182-DA4F7F1B5DA4-73-00000008C37ED4CC_zpsf393b5fd.jpg)
So I refitted my old boost gauge.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/2212250B-B97C-43F5-8451-06FEE1AEA0D1-73-00000008BAE4525A_zps5edbb876.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/3DE2BE9C-1401-4AAD-A643-01231C7FD61A-73-00000008B2DAE6BA_zps1c355e27.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/4DF97269-F24A-4924-B74D-51068E2A6618-73-00000008A824FF4C_zpsc4ba2859.jpg)
It looks ok.
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 15 February 2013, 18:37
The latest bits of the great engine bay tidy up have arrived.
INA coil pack cover I bought from Tim.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/0AC3B780-FE4E-485C-A43B-220A696B6A1D-61-00000001967CF876.jpg)
All sprayed up and ready to go.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/11C4AA5F-F5F8-45C3-AC46-CB17BDF07B46-61-000001DEA391BDD8_zps1064b77c.jpg)
Another piece of over priced forge hosing
 (http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/CC606D73-A451-4BBA-8A47-EA110766F85B-73-00000016ABDA431E_zps1a45fa70.jpg)
Plus another!
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/22C8D270-E879-47F0-B1EC-9EF3D572CBB3-194-0000002EAAB630C0.jpg)
New rear discs from Godspeed. I'm going to be using standard pads with them.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/1B502716-33CC-41B7-BB4E-0CEA1F2ABF65-67-00000004E2F88F0A_zps3d3a8f82.jpg).
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 15 February 2013, 18:39
Well I've came up with the crackpot idea of fitting a bit of aero to my car. I'd been looking at some of the splitters the SCN boys have been making for there cars and fancied having a go my self. I'd also read that Nick (Prawn) from ASN had been think of adding some aero and that got me thinking.
Looking under the car a flat floor seems relatively easy as its all a uniform level. The front of the car is pretty good any way it just needs a splitter extending to the under tray (which has NACA ducts for gearbox cooling so will have to stay) and the redundant fog lamp grills sealing up.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/44D8C121-F82F-482F-B7B8-72FCFBD1885B-62-00000001BEA98DC1_zpsb89dc0f0.jpg)thats not my car unfortunately!

Oh and this arrived today.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/6C87185C-044F-434C-BC29-8F480F99FC68-62-00000001AB32EBF0_zps9455a1ca.jpg)
It's a RT Motorsport diffuser. I was planning on making my own but as I keep finding out late night drinking and eBay don't mix! DON'T DO IT KIDS!!! I bough it from a chap who'd had it sat in his shed and not fitted it to his car. I've contacted RT and they say its a copy from a Celicia GT4 time attack car. When I can get my car up on a ramp I'll decide then if it's worth using, modifying or re selling.
My car is just for road use at the present time. I love the idea of tracking it I just need to grow a pair and get on with it! I also plan on keeping the car long term so whether it'll stay my daily or become a dedicated track car is undecided. As you can probably tell I'm not that decicive!
Thanks for looking, Paul. 
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 15 February 2013, 18:40
Ok so eBay late at night you find something you like the look of and place a checky bid. You wake up the next morning have a busy day at work and forget that you've bid. So you buy a sim alar part you been think of buying for a while only to win the checky bid. Or is it just me???
It true coolant caps are like busses!
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/B219AC56-475F-48CF-85AF-5457DF759EA8-64-00000023E1E4BE1B_zps40a43078.jpg)
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 20 February 2013, 22:24
These arrived today
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/CBF0451A-DDFD-4FEB-ADAE-81CAC6A433CF-74-0000000300E01192_zps438c1859.jpg)
034 Motorsport solid subframe bushes. Direct from the US they cost $49 but also $66 P&P, forget that!!! So I asked around and was told that Eddie (HEKTOR on ASN) from WOT Motorsport had a batch for sale. Eddie is a top guy who drives a 650 BHP RS4 and stocks a lot of 034 Motorsport and other US brands part. I payed for them yesterday and there here today. 
Title: Re: bullyboy - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 24 February 2013, 19:48
Had a good but flipping cold trip to Blyton today and meet up with the Lads from LVSR. There was only 15 cars there in total but with snow in the air I'm not surprised. There was a R8 V10 there that got black flagged for not moving out the way of LVSR's demo A3 Quattro 2.0t. Which was quite funny. Also the owner of Blytons friend turned up in his helicopter. I need a go at this track day lark so after the brakes and suspension are replaced I'm going to give it a go.
 (http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/E11D437C-C7FE-4A1E-AB64-CE1ED453B286-511-0000007F5AD24472_zps37ead79e.jpg)
Title: Re: ReDBull - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 26 February 2013, 15:33
My Forge 007p DV was in need of a service so I found the old standard DV and ordered a servicing kit. The plan was to service it lapping the valve in and then get it anodised black.
Well since then there has been numerous threads on versions forums and FB about how much all these fancy after market DVs leak. Bills bubble tests on a few different DV and found only the standard DV doesn't leak also that it'll hold out for more boost then I'll ever see!
So I've just put the OEM DV back on. Sound wise it's the same as the forge one only a lot crisper (mine needed a service). So it's staying fitted and my forge DV is going on eBay.

Also I've just ordered a few more goodies today!
Title: Re: ReDBull - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 03 March 2013, 19:54
It was time for an overdue job today. As you can see the rear discs and pads where way past changing!!!
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps190cca28.jpg)
A before
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps7a523a7b.jpg)
and after photo
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zpsd3785e3b.jpg)
Title: Re: ReDBull - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 06 March 2013, 18:01
These arrived from Bill @ Badger5 last week. DS2500
 (http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/BA213D4C-0221-465D-AF6F-7BEA99457929-69-000000059C212B2E_zpseb3e0a06.jpg)

These arrived from Godspeed today 330mm two peice discs.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/1E85E873-2F91-4A99-8D89-D9EEA5A2CF75-69-00000002E3A27B00_zpsfe8b64dc.jpg)
I just need to sort some brackets out.
Title: Re: ReDBull - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 15 March 2013, 12:27
I had a blond moment in a car park and reversed into a post last weekend.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/CBA9F65C-06E3-41CD-857B-28E970B306A2-70-0000000BAFA7B20D_zpsa60b21be.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/C5148B2C-BBB1-4596-94FD-543A857CA7AD-70-0000000B98A55BB8_zpsceb3a02d.jpg)
I managed to pop it mostly back together for now.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps45403001.jpg)

Yesterday my per ordered B5 V2.2 TIP turned up!
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/AE4E0287-C70F-4C19-8831-8E1A0C800485-60-00000000E6689DA1_zps70b605a4.jpg)
Title: Re: ReDBull - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 28 March 2013, 18:37
I've just treated my self to a fancy new cone filter with built in velocity stack.
 (http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps67514f65.jpg)
It's a standard Honda S2000 filter £22 on eBay you can buy them cheaper but I payed extra for a red one! 80mm also so a direct fit, result! They're all the rage on ASN.
Title: Re: ReDBull - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 30 March 2013, 06:58
One little update from yesterday is that I've finished of the gas strut/strut brace ball joint.
How it looked.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/30377B81-D361-4101-AB2D-5298299D2CDD-921-000001183EA6E049.jpg)
Re using the original ball joint.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps4c156cf7.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps9aff6163.jpg)
I just need to spray the area the original bracket was removed from.
Title: Re: ReDBull - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 30 March 2013, 14:00
I fitted my V2.2 TIP today, replacing the old V1.
Evolution of the TIP!
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps2d81a032.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps56e76012.jpg)
V2.2 on the left V1 on the right.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps636ed5e6.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zpse7b7725c.jpg)
All fitted.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps1bfc662a.jpg)
Title: Re: ReDBull - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 08 April 2013, 18:29
I've gone back to standard rear lights
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps6f5c0609.jpg)
Got a new knob
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps2162a60c.jpg)
Rear axel and steering rack bushes
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps51b52124.jpg)
Oh and wheels.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps958f86c0.jpg)
Title: Re: ReDBull - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 10 April 2013, 19:39
Everything has arrived today to replace my tired old wishbones.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps3c8c5fcf.jpg)

I managed to find some wishbones on eBay that had been painted and the bushes removed. Which was lucky.


For the front bushes I've decided to fit Defcon inserts and powerflex bushes to suit for the early recalled MK1 TT wishbones.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps7446c883.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zpsa14ce438.jpg)
The inserts replicate the early TT wishbones by reducing the size of the bush and stiffening the bush by 50%. They sharpern turn in and increase steering feel. I have read some very good reviews and they are much easier to buy than the early TT wish bones.
The reason why the wishbones where recalled (for those that don't know) and therefore hard to come by. Was that when the TT was first launched. Unfortunately a few journalists went backwards off round abouts so Audi made some revisions to the early TT's. Changing  it from a proper sports car into the car it is today. One of the revisions was to drop the original wishbones for a revised version with larger softer bushes (also then fitted to S3
http://www.thettshop.com/search.asp?product=600527&i=show&site=main (http://www.thettshop.com/search.asp?product=600527&i=show&site=main)
http://www.modshack.info/defcon.htm (http://www.modshack.info/defcon.htm)

For the rear bushes I've gone for superpro castor correction bushes
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zpse6e03559.jpg)
Which again have good review.

My cars booked in a week on Friday to fit all this lot, the solid subframe bushes, 25mm Nuespeed front ARB, steering rack bush. Oh and also a Blueflame 3" DP and decat!!!
Title: Re: ReDBull - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 18 April 2013, 11:42
After a a nightmare weekend and start to the week the bushes are finally fitted to the wishbones!
First of all the superpro caster increase bushes. After cleaning the wish bones of burrs from removal of the old bushes. It's time to have a think and figure out how to fit them.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zpse6e03559.jpg)
The idea is to get the offset as close to 90deg in board of the centre line as possible. Superpro instructions are rubbish but the advise I was given was to mark out the centre of the offset in the bush. Then using a peice of string running from the front to rear bush of the wishbone. Then mark off 90deg from there.(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps0498b67d.jpg)(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps07ebe55d.jpg)
 Oiled the metal caseing around the bush and using my Dads home made press, pressed them in praying they didn't move!(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps19bca378.jpg)

On to the Defon inserts (http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps7446c883.jpg)
The inserts had been left in the freezer for a few hours to aid fitting.
 (http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps194fc8e3.jpg)
It said to warm up the wish bones in the sun (I guess they where thinking L.A not Linklonshire), or by other means to no more than 200deg F. Again a little oil on the inserts and press them in. 
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps209340ec.jpg)
The powerflex poly bush will then be placed into the insert.

I'm not sure how much noticable difference the caster increase bushes will have especially on the road. I'm told however that the Defon inserts make a big difference. As I'm having a few bits fitted together though I guess for sure I'll never know.
Title: Re: ReDBull - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 20 April 2013, 09:58
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps8f0d4454.jpg)
I have to say a huge thank you to Andy and Pat from LVS Racing!!! They both went above and beyond what I expected in therms of customer service and quality of work. To find some where with such a high standard of work but also that will give honest advise and not rip you off is a godsend! Thankfully they're local to me as well which is a bonus.

First up Andy fitted a Blueflame 3"DP he had left over from a previous project. As they had used the sports cat he fabricated a de cat section for me. Originally he planned to remove the flanges and weld V bands in there place. However in case I want to swap the cat back at some point he left the flanges on but added V bands either side of the to make changing to a sports cat nice and easy.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zpsf5f20e0e.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps5e9be22c.jpg)

On to the suspension and what a difference it's made. I had the Nuespeed 25mm front ARB, wishbones, steering rack poly bush and new ball joints fitted. Andy then did a fast road alignment set up. He found that with the caster increase bushes fitted he had to remove the tow in that he usually adds as the car was fidgety and followed the camber in the road to much. So at least that means they're doing what they supposed to! He also added 1.1 deg of negative camber to the front.
I haven't driven the car far yet but I went home on the back roads which I know well. The exhaust is louder but doesn't drone and isn't to bad on part throttle. It's made a hell of a difference though. Spool up is much quicker as you'd guess but my car feels a fair bit faster. You can feel it breathing easier.
After his initial test drive Andy asked what map I had on it and was surprised when I told him it was standard. It looks like all my hours of reading and asking stupid question on forums is paying off. I really want a large port head know to get the most of the increased flow!
The bushes in the wishbones that came off where in very poor condition. So there's no surprise that the new wishbones have made quite a difference. With havering so much fitted at once it's difficult to say for sure which parts are doing what. In a straight line and with small steering inputs the steering is nice and weighted. When you turn in its very sharp and caught me out how fast it responds. I'm going to need a big of time in the car to get used to the changes as it feels so different. I was concerned that the front ARB would induce so under steer but not a chance:D!
I'm going to have to find some time this weekend for a long test drive.

On a side not I also had a little drive of the LVSR demo car. It's a Audi 2.0t Quattro with a K04 running REVO stage two. Which was good fun but the VW Racing brakes and SMF paddle clutch took a bit of getting used to. Amongst other projects in the work shop was an old curtesy that's being turned into a track car.
  (http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zpsc5d6bbdf.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zpsd62b3adc.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps7f7c795c.jpg)
It was a 1.4 know has a forged engine with GT28RS(I think!?), tubular manifold, externally gated, big brake and full cage. Andy plans to add aero as well so I may well have to watch his progress and pick his brains!

Roll on the track day!!!:funk:
Title: Re: ReDBull - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 18 May 2013, 15:17
A few little updates
I've got a Seat arm rest to fit.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps529fb2d9.jpg)
Fitted a liquid gauge.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zpsde049c45.jpg)
Bought some AGU pistions.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps65b8ba29.jpg)
Serviced my forge DV with the up dated pistion as the standard DV had started farting.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps67d619fb.jpg)

I'm also booked in at AKS to have VT engine mounts and KW Clubsports coil overs fitted.
Title: Re: ReDBull - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 19 May 2013, 11:20
Today's job is to finally fit these!
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zpsc3a797f6.jpg)
Title: Re: ReDBull - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 19 May 2013, 20:03
All fitted.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zpsc8652f11.jpg)
Next up fitting the wheels.
Title: Re: ReDBull - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 20 May 2013, 10:43
I also weighed the rotors and bell's
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zpsd1846751.jpg)
The rear disc
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zpsb1e21cec.jpg)
The worn EBC disc that was replaced
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zpsefa097b9.jpg)
Title: Re: ReDBull - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 22 May 2013, 17:51
Sorry for the crap photos as its hard to see gloss black wheels with no sun light! Plus they're iPhone photos!

A big thanks to John @ etyres. If your in Lincolnshire and want new tyre give John a ring. He's a top chap and I would trust anyone else with my new wheels! He takes a lot of time and care with his work a true proffesional 07545 425843.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps0722aaa3.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps87615b09.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps7659caf9.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps37ecca89.jpg)

I'll try and get some more photos when/if its ever sunny this summer.
Title: Re: ReDBull - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 27 May 2013, 14:24
I finally got around to removing the front bumper and replacing the broken grills.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zpsdb7d4703.jpg)
New grills bonded on
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps6e8971bc.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zpsf0bf4a8d.jpg)
I managed to pull the wing out and refit the bumper so it looks ok.  So that's new S badge and grill, new grills either side of the S badge, new fog light grills and new splitter all fitted.
I'm still struggling to get a decent photo of the wheels, this is as good as I can't get it!
 (http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps349488fc.jpg)
Title: Re: ReDBull - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 03 June 2013, 22:38
This Saturday just gone I took a trip to AKS to have the VT engine mounts and KW Clubsports fitted.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps5cb2ed11.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps095d3d69.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zpsec02fcf5.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps22d178fd.jpg)
Looks a bit lower now.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zpseb83dbcc.jpg)

I also picked up a AGU head.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zpsc4f2eafa.jpg)
Title: Re: ReDBull - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 23 August 2013, 10:29
It's been a long time since I last up catered this!
Well a week after having the coilovers fitted I broke my track cherry at the LVSR Blyton track day. Unfortunaly I could only attended the morning due to my daughters sports day being re arranged. I had a great time and was pleased the car and mods all worked so well. To points needed addressing though. One was that I need to fit the oil cooler that's been sat in a box in my house for over a year! The other is that I need to get a spare set of wheels with some track tyres.
Hers a few photos of the track day.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zpsb0da0208.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps179c7e75.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps02df5f10.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/580341_513888405330966_1881858151_n_zps698587e0.jpg)
I'll defiantly be doing some more track days and I keep looking at roll cages...
Title: Re: ReDBull - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 23 August 2013, 10:38
Next up a stack oil temp gauge to go with the boost gauge and Nomad A pillar gauge holder. Plus 10mm spacers.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zpse429658a.jpg)
A member on SCN had a genuine Seat cup championship carbon fibre splitter (that has some damage!) that he kindly let me have (thanks DK!).
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zpsc2090ad0.jpg)

Gauges fitted
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zpsf37e1762.jpg)
Arm rest fitted
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps28d314e5.jpg)
Title: Re: ReDBull - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 23 August 2013, 10:46
Then a trip to inters. This was the first car show I'd been to since the late 90's. I had a great time with the VAG tuning and COV gang. It was great to meet up with people I'd meet over the Internet. I also got a passenger ride in Prawns Awsome A3 track car!
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zpseee570e7.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps004be6c0.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps24167394.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zpse1abd26b.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps8741ac05.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zpsbf28ad73.jpg)

Had a great weekend and I'll be at Action!
Title: Re: ReDBull - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 23 August 2013, 12:29
I've also got a set of second hand TT comps with pirelli p-zero system track tyres.
 (http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps204842f3.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zpsbf27b670.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps8e7b788d.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps7d5e2ac9.jpg)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps8303e860.jpg)
There's plenty of clearance for the Brembo's and 330mm discs.
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zps198ff256.jpg)
Compared tithe TDs
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Title: Re: ReDBull - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 23 August 2013, 13:13
That bring things pretty much up to date.
On my boost gauge I've only been getting -10 psi vacuum at idel and it should be -20. So suspecting a split in the PCV crap under the inlet manifold. I decided it was time to fit the catch tank, collection of forge hoses and painted rocker cover and charge pipe. Also I'm relocating the battery to the boot.
That'll be a boost leak then!
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The PCV pipe work and its replacement.
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As you can see the battery needed to be moved.
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Bracket made to hold the catch tank and electric distribution block. With the aid of CAD!
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Parts for battery relocation.
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Hopefully I'll get it all finished over the bank holiday weekend. Also I'm booked in for a stage 2 custom map at R-Tech which should be a big improvement over the standard map I'm still running!!!
Title: Re: ReDBull - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 26 August 2013, 18:33
Well the battery is in the boot!:)
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/redbull2525/null_zpsa3452ad1.jpg)

Unfortunately I still need to finish a few bits off but I'm getting there!

In other news I've just booked a track day at Cadwell park in September:funk:. Wish me luck.
Title: Re: ReDBull - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 31 August 2013, 21:22
My new air filter arrived today with help from Mr Sealey. Thanks again sir!
It's a little bigger than the S2000 filter it will replace.
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I just need to shoe horn it into the engine bay. Hopefully everything should be finished up tomorrow and I can drive my car for the first time for nearly three weeks. Need a blast!!!
Title: Re: ReDBull - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 01 September 2013, 14:35
The battery is all wired up and working.
Engine bay back together.
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That's it I promise no more photos of the engine bay!!!
Title: Re: ReDBull - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: ReDBull on 24 September 2013, 13:36
Well it's sad to say but my time with this car has come to an end :sad:

I've decided to brake the car and sell the parts off. It's been a lot of fun but with constant issues and me deciding to go in a different direction it's the only way to make some of my money back.
Title: Re: ReDBull - '03 Leon Cupra R
Post by: mattyfairbro240579 on 12 January 2014, 02:50
Hey there buddy its Matt here i was at vw action on the Vag tuning stand, I'm sure you was there  I've got the candy white mk4

You still got the Kw clubsport coil overs for sale ???

If you have dude will you take £800 for them, got the cash here dude  :smiley:

you can call me on 07429 966661