RobDon's Leon -

[probee]

i much prefer the windows down option anyway

 

[Lodgey180]

i much prefer the windows down option anyway

lol afetr all it is cheaper for a window reg than it is a a/c re gas these days haha

 

[Phillc]

Still running the Bailey DV26 fully atmospheric twin-piston blow-off valve - no codes or engine lights whatsoever, not even a pressure drop code, it holds 1.5 BAR of boost no problem and sounds great.

I have been running my 007 as an atmospheric and have not had any problems so will be getting the bailey.

 

[lofer]

I have been running my 007 as an atmospheric and have not had any problems so will be getting the bailey.

I’m surprised you don’t have idle problems (not doubting you though). If I ran my DV30 as an atmospheric my lcr wouldn’t idle. The DV26 has a plunger that holds closed at idle to prevent this problem. I think that’s why it’s referred to as a twin piston DV.

 

[RobDon]

Yeah me too, I tried the GReddy BOV before and it stalled at idle because it was a single piston. Never had any probs with the DV26 or the Collins as they are twin piston, but the Collins used to give me a pressure drop code - but the Bailey DV26 doesn't!

 

[lofer]

I never had any problems running the dv26 but I thought gear changes were ever so slightly smoother with the dv30. So I ran the 30 most of the time for that reason and piece of mind. Never had a code though (with the 26)!

 

[RobDon]

I agree with that, DV30 is slightly smoother, but I like the sound of the DV26 and with no codes and good fuel trims - I'm happy!

 

[RobDon]

I decided to get proper water injection tanks, rather than use the windscreen washer tank, so I ordered some stuff from Devils Own and I managed to find another washer tank off ebay (as I had tapped mine for the WMI).

After cleaning up the washer tank I drilled the back of the rear seats and fitted the new tanks:

http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll330/SonicBlueLeon/wmitanks1.jpg

I had to drill and tap the tanks for the fittings and also the low level float (still to be wired up to an LED, tomorrow). Using a 'Y' adapter both tanks feed into one. Here's how it all looks with the job finished:

http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll330/SonicBlueLeon/wmitanks2.jpg

I also fitted an inline filter before the pump to stop any muck getting into the pump. With the boot floor back in place it looks like this:

http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll330/SonicBlueLeon/wmitanks3.jpg

So I now have approx. 7.5 litres of water/methanol which should last a long time!

 

[jonjay]

Looks very good Rob well done.

This is my next project in the coming months.

 

[Skorchio]

Nice one rob looks very neat! 7l should last a very long time

 

[RobDon]

Spent a few hours today taking the wheels off and cleaning out the arches and the inside of the wheels. The arches came up good, not bad for an 8 year old car!

http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll330/SonicBlueLeon/arch1.jpg
http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll330/SonicBlueLeon/arch2.jpg

Did all 4 arches and wheels, machine polishing the bodywork next to rid the paint of some minor swirls.

 

[RobDon]

Well my car is ready for the national meeting this weekend!

http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll330/SonicBlueLeon/jul091.jpg
http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll330/SonicBlueLeon/jul092.jpg

Here's a quick shot of the new Aerocatch, alot nicer than the old ones!

Before:

http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll330/SonicBlueLeon/detail5.jpg

After:

http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll330/SonicBlueLeon/aerocatch.jpg

See you all on Saturday!!!

 

[brad1]

Looking good as always mate cant wait to see it on saturday

 

[CupraMVR]

looks stunning as always . looks like it aint been raining there, like it is when ever i want to do my car. will try again tomorrow night

 

[Lodgey180]

i adore this car.. defo my fav car on the site

 

[Skorchio]

Looks amazing rob, Look forward to chatting to you at the national. I like what you have done with the bumber, might do the same, makes it look very aggressive. Do you need new mesh? or just take the Plate bezzle out?

 

[RobDon]

Well nothing major to report, apart from not making the national meet!

WMI is working very well so I changed the nozzle from a DO3 to a DO4 (nozzle calculator says I need 3.81gph, DO4 nozzle is closest to this figure) and tapped it into the metal connecting pipe rather than into a silicone hose. I advanced the timing 3 degrees and all was well, so I have added another 3 to make it 6 degrees of advanced timing - car is flying. Must be over 300bhp now, certainly feels like it!

I have covered the interior door handles with black alcantara and will be doing the entire headlining soon, I have found high temp adhesive so it won't come away or sag on hot days. Here's a pic of one of the handles, all four have been done, they look and feel very nice:

http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll330/SonicBlueLeon/suede.jpg

I'll be doing more suede on trim parts soon, including the headliner!

 

[Skorchio]

I was gutted you could not make it Rob, was looking forward to seeing your car. Im also running a dot4, what turbo/map are you on? i cant run 6'o with out big CF's when it gets hot (revo stage 2 timeing 9).

Handles look nice, your allways finding new things to do that havent been done!!

 

[RobDon]

I haven't tried it on 6 degrees yet, only changed it the other day, maybe I'll try 4.5 degrees first!

 

[alexj124]

Suede looks really neat rob, good effort