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Josh's Mk2 Leon Cupra Stage 2+
Joshryan:
Hello all,
I've recently purchased a 2007 Mk2 Leon Cupra 240. It's been 2 years since I sold my Mk5 gti which I've always regretted selling as it was a very clean example!
Anyway here's my new thread as the Cupra will be an ongoing project that never ends! I've done a few things upto now and a Nurburgring trip a few weeks ago, the car performed very well and was faultless the entire trip. Very happy as I was originally looking for an edition 30.
Here's how the Leon looked when I bought it.
And a good clean
It had a few mods when I got it.
3" piper Turboback with the Cupra R twin exit tailpipes
Pro sport coilovers which are being replaced this week.
First things first I can't stand the gold alloys so my local alloy refurb man Andy spent the morning doing a colour change, this is the result
Next up new pcv, Rev G dv, Bosch twin platinum spark plugs, oil and filter change and a new fuel filter.
I called into Stattlers and picked up autotech hpfp internals and a new cam follower, and my Ram Air intake arrived.
Ebc Premium coated discs, I didn't end up using the ultimax pads I went TPS for genuine pads instead. To be honest I'm surprised how good the pads are the stopping power is pretty decent considering the single piston calipers.
Joshryan:
Time for mapping, I was certain I was going to R-Tech with all the great reviews but I was very happy with the service at More-Bhp in Crewe when I took my Mk5 Gti. So I returned there for stage 2+ On the Cupra I'm very pleased with results and the way the car performs, excellent work from Mike and Jason and il be returning for a map tweak when I get a few more mods on.
350bhp / 365ft lbs this is with the standard intercooler.
I'm picking my wellycooler up at the end of the week so il get that on when I get time.
Everything was ready for my first Nurburgring trip!
Out of the 3 the Cupra was by far the quickest car which I was surprised about, but I'm sure the M3 would have been the most fun to take around the track.
Home in one piece, I was worried how the clutch would cope with extra power but it never showed any signs of slipping. Although it is on the to do list.
I do love this thing, very happy with my decision to buy one
A few goodies arrived in the post yesterday which is next weeks job,
Bilstein B4 dampers
Eibach Sportlines
Oem top mounts and bearings
Powerflex dogbone torque insert,
And a 3" resonator to clamp in between the downpipe and catback (too loud)
Also got the RS4 frv to fit but I'm just waiting for the MTC runner flap delete kit to arrive, then it's gonna have a carbon clean whilst it's all off, and the wellycooler to fit.
Next plans are to get a K1 spoiler and Triple-R splitter, and I'm looking into the Devils own WMI kit but I'm not sure about that just yet.
Shoduchi:
Why B4? Your OEM are more like the B6 and they're not made for lowering springs. For your setup the B8 would be the adequate dampers. :smiley:
Keep it going! :driver:
Joshryan:
I know the B4s are oem spec but they are compatible for 40mm lowering springs. I would love the b8s it's just the huge price difference with other things to fund! Il see how I get on with them for now. they've definitely got to be a huge improvement over the budget coilovers I currently have fitted.
Shoduchi:
I wrote that because I never saw anything related with lowering in the Bilstein official site about the B4 (for me they're like normal OEM suspension dampers, not like sports OEM suspension). The B6 can take some lowering and the B8 are the best for lowering, that's why they're sold as a kit with Eibach Sportlines (B12).
I'd have waited until I saved enough money for the best dampers, or I'd postponed other power related mods. :smiley:
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