Platinum Grey Leon FR TDI Hybrid - The End!

jonjay · Jul 5, 2007

2005 Platinum Seat Leon FR modification list

jonjay · Jul 5, 2007

continued...

Mk5 Seat Ibiza 1.6TDI CR
Actuator Adjustment - Smoke issues cleared
Final Remap review
Audi TT Rear Calipers - Painted
Left Hand Drive - Dual View Mirror
R32 Steering Wheel
256mm Brake Conversion + Spare Wheel ready
Wingnut Mod - Anti Shudder Valve thoughts
Hayward and Scott 3" DP and Turbo Outlet review
Dual View Mirror, Toyo T1-Rs & OSRAM Nightbreakers
Workshop / Detailing Studio Build #1
Workshop / Detailing Studio Build #2
Workshop / Detailing Studio Build #3
Workshop / Detailing Studio Build #4
Workshop / Detailing Studio Build #5
Workshop / Detailing Studio Build #5 - 2
Workshop / Detailing Studio Build #6
Workshop / Detailing Studio Build #6 - 2
Workshop / Detailing Studio Build #7

PROJECT: THE NEXT STEP
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ARL Cylinder Head - Purchased
ARL Blueprinted, Ported and Polished Cylinder Head

H&R Cup Kit Suspension
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I originally was going to go for Koni FSDs with Eibach springs as I was worried about the ride comfort with the coilover route. I also read that KoniFSD's gave around a 20mm drop which is about the drop I wanted anyway. However Koni sent AmD the wrong set TWICE! so not to waste my time further AmD stated that they had the H&R Cup Kit (with a good discount) in which is every bit as good and in their opinion better than the Koni FSD route.

Being skeptical I contacted a few well known members/friends on here and they confirmed that the H&R Kit was an amazing bit of kit. I stated various concerns to AmD and they offered to fit these at a discounted price and if I was not happy they will fit the KoniFSDs & Eibachs as per original order for free. They also said they would fit my Green Panel Filter and Dogbone mounts for free too!

Results: I am so happy with the H&Rs that I didn't even want to try to KoniFSDs. To get a second opinion I drove to Slick's place and we took the car round a myriad of roundabouts...needless to say Slick was very impressed as well. I'd like to thank AmD for a good service!

www.hrsuspension.co.uk
H&R Cup Kit Part No: HR-31-017-2

Before

Just to prove the nose is not pointing down

Exhaust
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Quite well know that a mufflerectomy is a cheap and good mod for the TDI. Took my car to Pipecraft in Basildon. Good little workshop which came highly recommended. I basically asked for a for a de-muffler pipe, it removes the backbox with just a straight though pipe. You also get to pick a shaped tip of your own choice so I choice an Oval tip (LCR style) to give a more OE look.

Results: The sound the car now gives is truly amazing! A real night and day difference. I also noticed that it has freed up a few extra horses. The car is more free revving and has not problem revving up to 4.5k rpm without the power suddenly tailing off. I also noticed how much more soot comes out, bottom lip after driving a mile or two got dirty already.

For anyone who wants the same done:
www.pipecraft.biz
Pipecraft
23 Orion Court
Cranes Farm Road
Basildon
Essex
SS14 3DB

Telephone 01268 285535
Fax on: 01268 285535

Pics:
Picture of the shaped Tip and the H&R spring and dampener...all that rain made them dirty

Old backbox being taken off

And the end results

jonjay · Jul 5, 2007

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Brakes
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After a lot of research I decided to purchase that doing the 312mm brake conversion was the way forward. I finally chose the following:

ATE Powerdiscs ATE Part No. 24.0325.0123
EuroCarParts Part No: 926440280 eurocarparts.com
312mm calliper carriers: from vagparts.com
Ferodo DS2500's: FCP590H from badger-5.com

I heard a lot of good things about the PowerDiscs and the price for the pair was quite reasonable. DS2500s is a forum favourite and feeling the stopping power in Slicks car there really was no other option!

Results:

As you can see the callipers need painting when the weather decides to be nice for a change.

Other mods
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Few other mods I done were debadged back. Left the Leon and TDI badge there as I want people to know it is a TDI and not trying to be something its not. I know we have argued about this on many occasions. Oh and the good old Fabia rear wiper is as good as ever.

Debadged back and Fabia wiper:

Splitter took a good hour for put on. When my friend and I were preping the splitter we decided to chop off (flatten) the lugs so the splitter is flat on the bumper. This took most of our time but was well worth it.

Final little mod was the tax disc holder... :funk:

InfernalBadger · Jul 5, 2007

Looks very nice.

I'm definitely going to be going the 312mm brakes route when I have the money/need to replace the discs. Wouldn't mind mine lowered, but might just get some springs and keep the standard shocks because I only really drive on motorways

Don't agree about the TDI badge, but then mine has never had one. Infact it just has a spaced out L E O N below the seat badge. Looks nice a clean.

How much did it cost for the full brake upgrade if you don't mind?

jonjay · Jul 5, 2007

The whole brake upgrade cost around £350 but the price went up because of the PowerDiscs and brake pads. You can shop of like 100 quid by getting standard Audi S3 discs and Mintex Extreme pads which is quite good aswell.

olaf · Jul 5, 2007

Looking good!

You have done several of the mods I am planning.

Definetly need to come down to have a look at your car sometime soon.

stuart86 · Jul 5, 2007

i want a bigger brake set up

looking good mate

jonjay · Jul 5, 2007

olaf said:
Looking good!

You have done several of the mods I am planning.

Definetly need to come down to have a look at your car sometime soon.

Yea Olaf please do come down. Just let me know in advance then I can clear the diary

jonjay · Jul 5, 2007

stuart86 said:
i want a bigger brake set up

looking good mate

Cheers Stuart.

Still got a lot of mods to do!

jonjay · Jul 5, 2007

Updated the Posts with Part No's so if anyone wants to do something similar.

Arctic · Jul 5, 2007

Looks good mate, ive done the same with the badging looks good

On the pic with it lowered has the back settled any more as from pic seems abit high?

I quite fancy doing the brake upgrade but my account over rules and says no :cartman:

jonjay · Jul 5, 2007

The back is slightly higher because engine is at the front of course. Only way your going to stop that is if you get coilovers and a spirit level.

zippyy · Jul 6, 2007

Have you got any sound clips for the exhaust?

jonjay · Jul 6, 2007

I will try and take some over the weekend and post them up.

zippyy · Jul 6, 2007

Cheers. Your car is looking good

Phil K · Jul 6, 2007

Does look good! tbh I think I'd have stuck with the twin pipe set up with that bumper but thats just my opinion... have been meaning to get one of those tax disc holders myself

jonjay · Jul 7, 2007

Phil K said:
Does look good! tbh I think I'd have stuck with the twin pipe set up with that bumper but thats just my opinion... have been meaning to get one of those tax disc holders myself

I think the Oval pipe makes it look more purposeful. Anyway the sound and performance gains from it are great.

olaf · Jul 8, 2007

Cheers for yesterday Maz, and to Rodger aswell!

The exhaust sounds good, definetly a worthwhile mod. Plus as you say it seems to have unleashed a little bit more.

Hope you have got over the disapointment of BBT only having one set of ARBs :lol:

Rodgers car on the other hand is something else

jonjay · Jul 8, 2007

olaf said:
Cheers for yesterday Maz, and to Rodger aswell!

The exhaust sounds good, definetly a worthwhile mod. Plus as you say it seems to have unleashed a little bit more.

Hope you have got over the disappointment of BBT only having one set of ARBs

Rodgers car on the other hand is something else

Your very welcome Ollie, it was great to meet you - was quite a good laugh actually. The look on your face when we went round the roundabout was so funny :lol:

Anytime you want to do it again, you got my number give me a shout.

I will never forgive Rodger when we were at BBT haha! I still cant believe they only had one set, I was so ready to get it! Rodger has kindly given me the part number so I know what exactly I am to buy now anyway.

One for the album:

UncleFester · Jul 8, 2007

Watching a set of Ferodo DS2500 at the moment matey, front and rear pads .... will know if i've won soon

They just happen to be the same part numbers as you've had fitted so cheers for putting the numbers in the post

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