MK1 Leon GT2x Build - thats it folks

[RobDon]

Rob, Is your wastegate spring set at 1 bar....... Thats quite high. I've set my hybrid to operate at this psi which is now delivering more than 1.4 bar @ red line but i thought i was pushing it a bit. Was this the standard pressure set by ATP.

It's a 1 BAR spring, boosts to 15PSI with the controller switched off.

 

[David_smith_909]

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[jamiebennett81]

well the car went in to the coachworks today for quotes on the repair, and just waiting feedback from my insurance company for the authorisation and then the loan car while she is being fixed

hopefully she will all be done in about 2 weeks time and then on with the install.

ordering the 3" MAF and 4 new bolt down coil packs, as these typically go with a new remap and the work that is being carried out

Awaiting final quotes from my chosen tuner and final booking date for the install (Tuner will be revealed upon the work being completed)

hopefully, if all goes well, she will be done by the end of July

 

[jamiebennett81]

few more bits have arrived today

Uprated engine mounts and dog bone mount :

3" MAF housing

final and last parts are 4 new coil packs (picking them up tomorrow)

 

[jamiebennett81]

just got a call

car is now going in for repair on the 7th July, so it definitely will not be ready for the RR on the 13th

hopefully it should only take a week to repair and then i can book it in for the engine work to finally commence

best give the vendor a call and let them know.....

happy days

 

[Willie]

There will be plenty other RR days
Good that there is a chink of light at the end of the tunnel now.
Not thinking about throwing some of the bits on yourself while your waiting?

 

[jamiebennett81]

There will be plenty other RR days
Good that there is a chink of light at the end of the tunnel now.
Not thinking about throwing some of the bits on yourself while your waiting?

not really to be honest mate, there is nothing that I could fit. turbo, manifold, pipes etc is all specialist stuff and it wont run well on the standard map, so no point doing it myself

unfortunately I dont have the tools for the mounts etc, so just going to leave it to the pro's to fit when the turbo goes on etc

frustrating I know, as without the crash, she could be in the garage having all of this done now!

I just hope its all been worth the wait and it pulls out some nice decent figures

 

[Willie]

I'm 100% it will

I'm hoping CR have done a good job as my KO4 might go there for a bit of fiddling

 

[jamiebennett81]

I'm 100% it will

I'm hoping CR have done a good job as my KO4 might go there for a bit of fiddling

hybrid K04 should definitely bring about some nice results

isn't a hybrid K04 the same as what JBS were doing a while back. The JBS05?

 

[jamiebennett81]

I just cant wait!

well it's been a long time coming, but as some of you know the car is finally booked in for the turbo and remap

I am sure some people have been in the same boat as me, but I just cant wait now

the 21st July is D day for the work to be done, and its just seems an age away!!

so......how have others felt when they know their big day is upon the horizon?

the tears, the pain and hopefully the joy when big conversions like this all go ahead (some smoothly and others mostly not probably lol) and when the car finally rolls out of the garage spitting and snarling!

happy days!

 

[jamiebennett81]

ok, car is now in for repair! finally!

they state, dependant on succesful parts being delivered on time, that my car should be done by the 16th July, fingers crossed big time

if that all goes well, then she is going in on the 21st July for the engine mounts, turbo and remap

not long now guys hopefully!

 

[traumapat]

wish you well with it.

mine was booked in for 1 week... it actually took 6.

no matter once youve got that power its all worthwhile.

good luck mate

 

[caveo]

Bet the waits killing ya ( it did me too )

 

[jamiebennett81]

cheers for the comments guys, I am sure the chosen vendor will do a good job of the build, especially seeing their reputation on here

 

[jonjay]

Cant wait to see the results jamie! Shame you cant come on Sunday

 

[jamiebennett81]

Cant wait to see the results jamie! Shame you cant come on Sunday

cheers mate, gutting I know, but hey ho, I am sure there will be another RR further on in the year, so I will be sure to attend that one hopefully

 

[jamiebennett81]

A minor update:

Well the car is now repaired, but just awaiting the replacement alloy to come in, and once thats on, I can pick her up

still all go for the 21st for the turbo and remap (fingers crossed the wheel turns up!!)

in the mean time I have been buying a couple of more bits, and bought these

in anodised black

and these

happy days

 

[caveo]

I like the strut tops and caps but im not a fan of ANY engine cover as i like my engine to look like an engine.
When you detail the engine bay get some chemical guys super degreaser ( orange stuff ) use with an old tooth brush and your engine will gleam see here

 

[jamiebennett81]

I like the strut tops and caps but im not a fan of ANY engine cover as i like my engine to look like an engine.
When you detail the engine bay get some chemical guys super degreaser ( orange stuff ) use with an old tooth brush and your engine will gleam see here

cheers mate

I use the autoglym stuff, and it bought up the whole bay a real treat, still needs some work though

 

[caveo]

Twin bays ( one red one blue )