RDS' Leon Cupra R

[Mo Arif]

Good effort mate, it's easier then it seem's isn't it. I was well confused myself to begin with, eventually you realise you just have to pull the whole PCV system out and use about 1-2 original pipes for it to re-route everything.

Car's looking tidy as ever

 

[RDS]

you dont need a brake booster use ya old 1 from under the manni and rich you shud have moved it further up so you carnt see it pics in me rr thread.

I may replace the rest of that pipe yet so I'll move it out of sight then.

Already said it but say it again, great work there.

Car looks spot on aswel man, engine is becoming a work of art in its own right

Thanks again mate, I'm pleased the bays eventually getting to the point where I'm happy to show it off

Good effort mate, it's easier then it seem's isn't it. I was well confused myself to begin with, eventually you realise you just have to pull the whole PCV system out and use about 1-2 original pipes for it to re-route everything.

Car's looking tidy as ever

Cheers Mo, I found it was a pita to get the clips off so I could pull the system out. Pleased its done now though as the cars running great.

 

[DaNnY_LaD]

hi mate

were did you get the pcv valve from? in the piping under the inlet?

 

[wayne lcr]

its the brake booster from under neath the manni dan.

 

[RDS]

hi mate

were did you get the pcv valve from? in the piping under the inlet?

Hi mate,

As Wayne said if your doing the PCV removal you can reuse the OEM non return valve:

You'll need to block off one end though.

 

[DaNnY_LaD]

I see i spotted that but seen it had another port on it...and i ditch the pcv vavles

 

[RDS]

Yep the elbow to the left of the PCV is the only piece you need to keep (unless your reusing the non return valve)

 

[RDS]

Quick update.

I finally got round to ordering my 3/4 size front plate. I got standard lettering no border and:

printed in the corner.

It's MOT day tomorrow , so I'll get round to fitting the plate once I get the all clear, fingers crossed.

Also finally got a T joiner for the cold air feed from the fog lights so I can get to work on this:

cheers for looking.

 

[STUSSY]

Happy to look , it's always nice to get a reply when you post anything / looking nice pal keep it up

 

[tyrer]

Is the T piece for twin feeds mate? Interesting!!!

 

[sambryant]

Hi rich. Twin air feed, that will be cool, i saw one guy on here and did the same. I hope your car went through the mot ok

 

[wayne lcr]

shud have used a drain pipe split would have been cheaper and lighter

 

[Phillc]

I did this last year, and the straight "T" is hard to fit in due to the angles by the second fog light and lack of space, have you moved your battery? i found a "Y" shape joiner is just right.

 

[RDS]

Cheers for the comments everyone.

Car passed its MOT, however when the mechanic was reversing the car of the MOT stand he's managed to scuff the front passenger side wheel in 3 places . Its not so bad as they were in need of a refurb anyways but thats not really the point.
He has offered to pay to get it sort though.

T piece is very light so I'm not bothered by the weight (probably lighter then the PCV system thats been removed)

I'm hoping not to run the cold air feed down the conventional route as I already have the DSG intake on that side. The T should be fine for the route I'm thinking of, I'll post pics when I get it sorted.

I've fitted the new plate today.

Size comparison:

Before:

After:

Cars going on the rollers next weekend so hopefully I'll have some good figures to post up. Also managed to get my hands on a SLR so should be able to get some good pics.

Thanks for reading

 

[t0m]

Looking good mate. All about the 3/4 front plates..

 

[tyrer]

3/4 plates are becoming the new Jetex

Looks nice mate

 

[RDS]

Thanks for the comments.

3/4 front plates = better cooling

 

[sambryant]

look great rich, 3/4 plates rule

 

[leons_ leon]

What mm hose and plug did you use to block off under the inlet?

 

[sambryant]

8mm hose and a m10 bolt.