MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: jord_leon on January 17, 2015, 08:59:59 am
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Hello all, I thought i would start a build thread on my new leon as i didn't on my old leon. I use to own a mk1 leon cupra r which i loved owning and was sad to see it go but it was time to move on. I brought my mk2 leon early Christmas present to myself , all i can say i love it. I have big plans for it so will try to keep up on all the progress i do.
Current spec
Revo Stage 2+ Mapped
Full Milltek 2010- Cupra R exhaust
Oversized Ramair induction system
Loba HPFP
THS Intercooler
TTS engine cover
Red top coils
Iridium Plugs
Sachs uprated clutch with Dual Mass Flywheel
Suspension
BC Racing Coilover height and damper adjust
Whiteline Rear Anti Roll Bar
Whiteline Anti-lift Kit
Superpro (small) Gearbox mount bush
Wheels
Rota Grids Drift in Matt black
Body
Cupra R rear bumper valance with twin exit exhaust sprayed in Gloss Black
Cupra R rear spoiler in Gloss Black
LED sidelights/reverse lights
Interior
Witson DVD Headunit with Navigation/Bluetooth Streaming/iPod lead
Needle Sweep on ignition
LED Interior lighting
Soon to be added
TTE420 K04 Hybrid Turbo
155 Bar Fuel Pressure Return Valve
Low pressure fuel pump
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Right here goes first M.O.D to the leon. I ordered a DV+ valve from AMD on the Monday this week as when on boost i felt it wasn't holding strong so thought i would upgrade the DV and read up on the DV + from go fast bits and thought I would give it a go. It arrived first thing this morning and i wasn't going to wait to fit the part so did it straight away. It only took me about 5-10 minutes to fit and once fitted i took it out for a test run. I haven't been on a long drive to test it out fully plus it is very wet conditions out, but i can tell you i wasn't disappointed in the result. Pulls nice and strong all the way through out the rev-range very pleased with this product i would defiantly recommend to anyone wanting to upgrade there DV but not pay to much.
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Congratulations on the purchase Jordan! Welcome to the fold!
Hope you come to enjoy it as much as I do mine & it will be easy to see why I found it hard to sell haha.
There's a wealth of knowledge on here to help you with mods & maintenance
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Congratulations on the purchase Jordan! Welcome to the fold!
Hope you come to enjoy it as much as I do mine & it will be easy to see why I found it hard to sell haha.
There's a wealth of knowledge on here to help you with mods & maintenance
Thank you Mike, i have had a good look at you thread and all i can say is :drool: you're leon is perfect.
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Thank you
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Thanks mate.
There are a couple more things I'd like to do; finish the water meth install, fit Hybrid turbo, custom mapping.
Lexan rear door & tailgate windows & carbon tailgate are on the wish list but maybe a step too far haha
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Thanks mate.
There are a couple more things I'd like to do; finish the water meth install, fit Hybrid turbo, custom mapping.
Lexan rear door & tailgate windows & carbon tailgate are on the wish list but maybe a step too far haha
:happy2: sounds good pal. I wish i had the money to do what you have done.
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Here are some better pictures after quick clean :)
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Another Leon, waahoo!! :happy2:
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Another Leon, waahoo!! :happy2:
:happy2: got to love them.
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The Seat Leon is the more logical choice when compared to a Golf. They usually have more power, more toys, better trim levels and cost less to buy and insure. And they look better too.
There, I said it...
Ban me now.
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The Seat Leon is the more logical choice when compared to a Golf. They usually have more power, more toys, better trim levels and cost less to buy and insure. And they look better too.
There, I said it...
Ban me now.
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:smiley: that is true I was looking at a mk5 gti ed30 but in the end went for the leon because of this reason.
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Can people give me some opinions, would you go for a set of Coilovers or shock and spring kit. I am looking at either Bilstein b12 shock kit or set of decent Coilovers ?
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I can't comment on the spring / shock setup but my Bilstein PSS10 coilovers are amazing.
Very civilised and comfy but still great handling on the softer settings and easily adjustable for Trackdays etc
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I can't comment on the spring / shock setup but my Bilstein PSS10 coilovers are amazing.
Very civilised and comfy but still great handling on the softer settings and easily adjustable for Trackdays etc
I was looking at the b14 coilover set up, do you have any idea what these are like ? I know bilstiens are Good no matter what :)
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I assume the B14 are a less or non adjustable version of the B16?
There's definately be a mix of suspension setups on this forum hopefully some more folk will be along to give their opinion
I think @monte (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=878) has had both spring/damper & coilover setups.
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Can anyone tell me if these would fit the mk2 leon cupra as there are so many different types but i thought should be all the same set up ?
http://www.awesomegti.com/parts/suspension/lowering-springs/h-r-sport-springs-leon-mk2-inc-fr-40mm
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These arrived today :jumping: hopefully will be getting them fitted tommrow.
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Haven't done much latly to the car as waiting for the h&r springs to go on. Given the car good clean though oo and new plate :)
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Finally got the leon lowered this weekend h&r 30mm just gone and was a pain as one of the top mounts bolts had seized badly. But got there in the end and very happy with the ride and handling is improved here are some picture after a good clean hope you like.
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Love the double exit rear exhaust looks loads better than my single k1 exit
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Haven't posted for while as haven't had much time to take any decent pictures of the recent mods to be done. I have finally fitted the triple R front splitter and I love it. I have de-badge the rear cupra badge and replaced it with the mk3 leon cupra badge. Hope you all like.
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Looking good! Like the new Cupra badge
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Hello All! I have not posted anything up for a while as have been busy with work, but i have in the mean time done some subtle changes to the Leon :)
First all of all i was looking to get the car a little but in which i couldn't do with the suspension kit that i had on the Leon already, so i ended up going down the coilover route. Here are some pictures of the processes of the coilover fitting.
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Once the coilovers where all fitted and set-up I then brought a little more styling mods to give to the Leon ;) hope you all like the way how it looks now as much as i do :D
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Will be getting some better pictures soon :)
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Nice looking machine! :happy2:
Love those wheels, but is there any rubbing?
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Nice looking machine! :happy2:
Love those wheels, but is there any rubbing?
Cheers pal! On the rear you do get rubbing with heavy load in the back. But as expected i knew i would get some rubbing, but i will be having the arches rolled soon.
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Haven't really done much to the car since my last post apart from changing the air filter for a much larger one and repainting the calipers. Couple of pictures after a good clean :)
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Looking good! :happy2:
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Hello all!! I know i haven't posted any updates for while as have been busy with work and with family so have not had chance to do any updates or any more bits to the Leon :( i did at one point want to sell her but now i have decided to keep the Leon :laugh:! Most recent jobs i have done is replace the cam-belt and give the Leon a good general service so nothing on the modification side.
I do have plans for the Which will be placing
. TTE420 K04 Hybrid Turbo
. 155 Bar Fuel Pressure Return Valve
. Cam follower
. Low pressure RS3 fuel pump
So will keep you update when all the work starts :smiley:
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Turbo has arrived!!!!!!!!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: will be fitting soon as still need to get all the other parts to the way i want it to be before mapping.
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Id love to experience a Leon with 400+bhp :laugh:
I had mine forsale a few weeks ago,but was just getting offers of swaps and Sunday evening dreamers on the phone .
Good luck with the mods
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I love this. Car looks so smart!!
Rtech doing the mapping?
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Id love to experience a Leon with 400+bhp :laugh:
I had mine forsale a few weeks ago,but was just getting offers of swaps and Sunday evening dreamers on the phone .
Good luck with the mods
It will be a hand full :laugh: don't get rid of the Leon as you will regret getting rid there is so much to give with these cars!
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I love this. Car looks so smart!!
Rtech doing the mapping?
Thank you!!
Yes once all the work is done i will be booking it in at R-tech, i see they have a long waiting list so hopefully will not be to late in to the year.
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Good plan. I heard the waiting time is about a month but may pick up as its approaching summer etc.
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Good plan. I heard the waiting time is about a month but may pick up as its approaching summer etc.
Hopefully will only be a month as will give me time to prepare
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Will be interesting to see the results on this, what are you expecting on numbers?
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Will be interesting to see the results on this, what are you expecting on numbers?
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Will be happy with around 400-420bhp
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Hello all! I have not had time to get round fitting the TTE420 but i will do very soon!! Mean while i have change the alloys on the Leon as i need more a suitable set up for when i got Hybrid :jumping: Hope you all like :)
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Looking good dude
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Looking good dude
Your car and this make me want a Leon.
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Looking good dude
Cheers pal!
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:) in good time! I may be doing it this weekend depending on space in the workshop
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Looks nice
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Liking the new wheels.
Also you must have the patient of a saint not to have fitted the turbo yet!!!
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WOW! Just read this from start to finish.
I picked up a 2010 same spec and colour as this without the mods a couple of months ago and has certainly got me thinking about filter and exhaust as a start!