My Black Magic Mk1 LEON Cupra TDI index in 1st post

[john_tdi]

mines just ticked 110000 too

 

[MarkWales]

still strong hopefully

other than the modifications have you had to change anything john

 

[john_tdi]

tbh, most things I've changed was because of the hybrid. the extra power obviously speeds up the wear.

the gearbox has been changed twice, and is (ive been told) something thats common.

only just did the wheel bearings at the back, so they have done way over 100k!

all bushes have been changed and on inspection the old ones werent great but still usuable.

Always passes the MOT and never has advisories.

I'm getting a light now and again for a short on 1 and 4 glowplugs. but I've just cleared it and its then fine for a few weeks again ?!

but tbh most things ive changed was to upgrade, so they've probably not had the chance to fail

it feels like a car thats done more like 40k, eveything still feels tight etc, and seems to still pull like a train. and annoy the petrol boys!

 

[MarkWales]

thats good to hear

 

[Andrewcupra TDI]

jesus guys , i must start using my car again , stuck on 80 k lol

 

[jonjay]

ummm 38k here. lol...

 

[john_tdi]

ummm 38k here. lol...

not broken in yet!

well mileage doesnt seem to matter on hybrids!

 

[jonjay]

They are pretty strong engines. But I can see some rod issues happening when you start hitting the genuine 260bhp barrier. I am definately not there yet and I dont think I will be even with the new cam. Probably get a healthy 245bhp with a nice torque curve.

 

[Rauer]

49k here!

 

[MarkWales]

Its that time of year

Insuarance

Last Year Zurich £473.43 no mods

this year - Modified

Zurich £656.15

Greenlight £527.75 (modified Specialist)

Admiral £491.61 (Welsh Company and Like SEAT a Sponsor of WRU this season)

So my question is Admiral or Greenlight

or any others

 

[Gooner_Mike]

Give Sky insurance a bell, that's who I'm with! http://www.skyinsurance.co.uk/car_insurance.html
Maybe try Adrian Flux too?

 

[MATTCR]

im with HIC, cant fault them.

im on a modified scheme, can do anythink i want and no extra charge

 

[john_tdi]

my camper is with HIC

 

[Chris&Bec]

I'm new to the site, and getting my 150TDi tomorrow with my other half...

Firstly, nice thread, took a while to read through lol..

Secondly, is ur air feed expensive?? Do they make a BMC one for the cupraD??

Then to the insurance... I'm 28 with 5yrs no claims tied up in a 215bhp 406coupe 3.0 v6. The other half is however 20, and only got 3 yrs no claims, our best price by a million miles has come from a broker called ******, they'v managed to beat everyone by a couple of hundred quid on both this car (in my gf's name) and have always managed to smash everyone into the blue with the coupe insurance, including all mods declared!!

 

[jonjay]

Give Sky insurance a bell, that's who I'm with! http://www.skyinsurance.co.uk/car_insurance.html
Maybe try Adrian Flux too?

Yes but your a gooner Mike...cant be trusted.

 

[MarkWales]

I'm new to the site, and getting my 150TDi tomorrow with my other half...

Firstly, nice thread, took a while to read through lol..

Secondly, is ur air feed expensive?? Do they make a BMC one for the cupraD??

Thanks for the coment

Air feed is by Carbonio - I had mine used but like new when the filter was cleaned

Cannot rememberwhat I paid for it -roughtly £70

new

http://www.goapr.com/products/intake_carbonio_mkiv.html

about £195.00

sounds nuts though

 

[Chris&Bec]

sounds nuts though

By the look of your readouts, from the early one's then it made a bit of a difference to the power too?? Unless your engine had more done to it when you got hold of it?? From the 148 book standard to the 175 you had..... That's some jump up!!

As I say, am new to the site and my Cupra, so will given time will there with it!! I'm quite a petrol head as normal, think turning into a durv head is going to take some time to get into lol

 

[MarkWales]

The DERV will suprise you

 

[adiamo]

Beautifull Car

 

[Rauer]

Beautifull Car

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