LCR light weight edition, Getting broken up

[6th.replicant]

...Was there any suggestios of disabling the ESP etc in the mag?

Alas, no. It was one of those brief articles, in back of the mag, that respond to readers' queries, such as 'What does an LSD do?'.

Perhaps it's worth consulting Wavetrack? In hindsight, I'd assume that the Wavetrack ATB must 'talk' to an LCR's OE ESP, cos doesn't the LCR have a TC-based faux LSD (ie the traction-control brakes the inside driven-wheel if it starts to spin during corner exit), otherwise there'll be all sorts of system-conflict between the Wave' ATB & the OE TC-based 'LSD'? Surely Wavetrack is aware of the potential conflict & consequently has loads of info/data/solutions..?

However, if Wavetrack is unable to advise, then try asking a friendly race team or individual that's raced an LCR. Try AMD Essex, it races SEATs (PM 'Mr Carbonfibre', he's bound to know who to speak with!). Or maybe 'Badger brake fella' might know - doesn't he race a SEAT Leon or an Ibiza?

Pretty sure that disabling ESPs will be a common, & simple, part of track prep for race teams etc.

 

[6th.replicant]

...trying to loose 3kg for tomorrows kart race!!

2-stroke or 4-stroke?

 

[Willie]

Alas, no. It was one of those brief articles, in back of the mag, that respond to readers' queries, such as 'What does an LSD do?'.

Perhaps it's worth consulting Wavetrack? In hindsight, I'd assume that the Wavetrack ATB must 'talk' to an LCR's OE ESP, cos doesn't the LCR have a TC-based faux LSD (ie the traction-control brakes the inside driven-wheel if it starts to spin during corner exit), otherwise there'll be all sorts of system-conflict between the Wave' ATB & the OE TC-based 'LSD'? Surely Wavetrack is aware of the potential conflict & consequently has loads of info/data/solutions..?

However, if Wavetrack is unable to advise, then try asking a friendly race team or individual that's raced an LCR. Try AMD Essex, it races SEATs (PM 'Mr Carbonfibre', he's bound to know who to speak with!). Or maybe 'Badger brake fella' might know - doesn't he race a SEAT Leon or an Ibiza?

Pretty sure that disabling ESPs will be a common, & simple, part of track prep for race teams etc.

Cheers

 

[DPJ]

Pretty sure that disabling ESPs will be a common, & simple, part of track prep for race teams etc.

They're usually not running the oem ecu...........

 

[Willie]

At the moment I am trying to loose 3kg for tomorrows kart race!! Been eating too many pies I think!!

I have that copy of Redline knocking around..I would have sent it with the MAF if I'd seen this first!!

Nae bother Danny.

 

[6th.replicant]

They're usually not running the oem ecu...........

Which ECU did the so-called 'showroom spec' LCRs use in the UK-based SEAT Cupra series (during the early '00s)?

 

[DPJ]

As 'showroom-spec' did they have LSDs or the like?

 

[6th.replicant]

As 'showroom-spec' did they have LSDs or the like?

I've no idea what was actually 'under the skin' of the Cupra series' LCRs.

But even in a race series for 'showroom spec'/Group N-type cars, the teams & drivers often prefer not to have an ESP interfering with a pro's driving-style. For example, the LCR's ESP counteracts power-on left-foot braking.

Therefore, perhaps the ESP might have been deactivated in the Cupra series?

So it might be useful for Willie to know if the Cupra series' LCRs ran with the OE ESP deactivated or did all entrants have a series-bespoke ECU?

 

[DPJ]

I don't know what your problem is, I meant no pedantry or sarcasm. My posts were genuine comments and questions.

 

[6th.replicant]

I don't know what your problem is, I meant no pedantry or sarcasm. My posts were genuine comments and questions.

Ah, the ambiguity of forum postings. Reply amended.

 

[jonesy118]

So gone for full set with drivers side slider

£319 + £5 shipping + VAT

***************I know not to work with glass when your pissed off and short of temper, lol

Thankfully its 10 degrees and sunny today.
Was good to drive car too, if a little drafty, lol

Almost know how you feel, I slipped while removing the rear wiper mech to repair it and nearly put my ratchet through the rear window at the weekend. Heart was in my mouth for a few seconds.

Just spotted these windows, might be worth investigating, unless you've already ordered.

SEAT LEON MK1 5 PIECE KIT WITH THERMOFORMED REAR SCREEN £270.25 INCLUDING VAT for clear

http://www.srbpower.com/lexan/full-list.php

 

[Ibiza125]

Well, bit of a **** up today.

When reinstalling new door lock mechanism I smashed the drivers window

So

http://www.plastics4performance.com...lycarbonate-windows/LEON-MK1/c-1-288-477-481/

Have been ordered.
A bit before I had expected to be buying these but not going to buy a new window just to replace it soon.

Even though there isn't a picture they do actually exist.

So gone for full set with drivers side slider

£319 + £5 shipping + VAT

***************I know not to work with glass when your pissed off and short of temper, lol

Thankfully its 10 degrees and sunny today.
Was good to drive car too, if a little drafty, lol

Bit of a bugger Willie but gets the ball rolling I suppose! Defiantly worth it for perspex windows, and it makes it look like a proper track car! Just get the stickers and drill out n' you'll be sorted!

 

[Willie]

Almost know how you feel, I slipped while removing the rear wiper mech to repair it and nearly put my ratchet through the rear window at the weekend. Heart was in my mouth for a few seconds.

Just spotted these windows, might be worth investigating, unless you've already ordered.

SEAT LEON MK1 5 PIECE KIT WITH THERMOFORMED REAR SCREEN £270.25 INCLUDING VAT for clear

http://www.srbpower.com/lexan/full-list.php

DOH!!!
Too late.
Bit confusing there what you actually get for the different prices as it doesn't actually say

Bit of a bugger Willie but gets the ball rolling I suppose! Defiantly worth it for perspex windows, and it makes it look like a proper track car! Just get the stickers and drill out n' you'll be sorted!

Proper job!!

 

[DPJ]

DOH!!!
Bit confusing there what you actually get for the different prices as it doesn't actually say
Proper job!!

Column titles are stacked up to the left on the page. If you look at them in order, it makes sense.

 

[ibizacupra]

race lcr's dont use the same ecu's and were locked down software wise.. so i heard

 

[Willie]

Column titles are stacked up to the left on the page. If you look at them in order, it makes sense.

Now I see it, didn't come up before.
no choices for sliders which is a bit strange.
I did consider getting without sliders and drilling myself but save a feck up and get someone else to do this one.
I know all about the tape it up and drill with sharp hole saw but job done anyway

 

[wilz]

Someboy willie, good job you held out and getting it weghed like.

look proper track slag with the perspex windows.

 

[Willie]

Aye, I'll get it weighed when all this bits are done.
Hoping for 1,200 Kgs but expect closer to 1,250 Kgs

 

[Backdraft]

race lcr's dont use the same ecu's and were locked down software wise.. so i heard

 

[Willie]

I have the brochure for the race spec Leon's and there nothing like the road going Leon's. Massive brakes, different shocks springs, wish bones rear suspension set up.................EVERYTHING