Benji's mk2 Leon FR 2.0 TSI

Benjic2

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Car is looking good. :) Just one query though. How come that cover at the front of the engine bay looks like it has a bit cut out of it??

They are all like that mate on the TSI , its the intake for the air box , in the pic above I left the pipe in because I couldn't wait for a picture haha , but obviously you would remove it if you were fitting an induction kit :)

Oh and the handbrake cover is in the Seat accesories, its very very expensive though , 80 quid if I remember correctly :(
 

Redemption

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Just looked a bit odd as on the TDI there's no cut-out (although the cover is removeable).

Handbrake cover is a bit pricey. Looks cool though.
 

Benjic2

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Just looked a bit odd as on the TDI there's no cut-out (although the cover is removeable).

Handbrake cover is a bit pricey. Looks cool though.

Yeah I always found it to look strange too, it must serve a purpose though :confused:

Nice car and good to meet you on Sunday!

Thanks, you too mate! And yeah them banana's were good :p

Had a really good day out at Inters and it was good to speak to a few members on here !
Shame I never managed to make it to the strip due to the accident, but I hope they were okay.

A handful of pics:

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Bomber

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Lovely car!

Whats the mm drop on the springs you have in? I want to get the same set for my own its a perfect drop.
 

Benjic2

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I think they are 35mm mate, it is sitting ever so slightly high in those above pics due to the ground being very very soft so it has sank a little. I agree that the drop is great though :)
 

Benjic2

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Not updated for a while. A few exciting mods ( for me anyway) are coming up...

-The gorgeous cupra R LED rear lights
-Some black vinyl strips down the side ( Marmite I know, but it's worth a go as they are only a tenner!)
-Some cool aluminium DSG extension flaps
- Some carbon fibre vinyl for the sill protectors as the passenger one is starting to get scruffy with scratches thanks to my girlfriends high heels :(
Plus a major detail coming up as it is a mess after the Silverstone grand prix!

Possibilities:
- Stage 2 tune
- My mates selling some 19" Golf R interlagos wheels in gloss black, so I may have them if he offers a decent price.

Looking at Audi RS4's though so I think the spending needs to stop!

Will upload the pics when everything is sorted, depending on whether people want to see! :)
 

matt l

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Not updated for a while. A few exciting mods ( for me anyway) are coming up...

-The gorgeous cupra R LED rear lights
-Some black vinyl strips down the side ( Marmite I know, but it's worth a go as they are only a tenner!)
-Some cool aluminium DSG extension flaps
- Some carbon fibre vinyl for the sill protectors as the passenger one is starting to get scruffy with scratches thanks to my girlfriends high heels :(
Plus a major detail coming up as it is a mess after the Silverstone grand prix!

Possibilities:
- Stage 2 tune
- My mates selling some 19" Golf R interlagos wheels in gloss black, so I may have them if he offers a decent price.

Looking at Audi RS4's though so I think the spending needs to stop!

Will upload the pics when everything is sorted, depending on whether people want to see! :)

What is the Dsg extension flaps?
Also if you do swap wheels youll have to let me know

Car looks amazing, done everything I want to do to mine lol
 

Benjic2

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These mate:
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Although I have ordered the aluminum/silver ones.

Changing wheels is not 100% but I will if I get them at the right price ;)

Thanks for your kind words!

Update:
Confirmed changing to APR software, so my bluefin handset will be going on ebay soon ;)

Don't get me wrong I have loved the bluefin but I have been given a great offer to swap and for me I think APR is the next step up to maximise performance as I aim to go to stage 2. Will miss the bluefin's ability to swap maps in a matter of seconds though!
 
Aug 3, 2011
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Cars/plans are looking great :)

The DSG extension Would be on the paddles on the wheel, just longer paddles like a proper sports car has.

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something like that Im guessing?
 

Benjic2

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So here are some crap pics ( iPad) of the bits I have managed to get fitted. Still lots to come so keep looking :)

Vinyled the sill plates as the passanger side one was starting to get a bit scuffed from my GF's highheels! Very pleased with the outcome and I also added a little FR decal to finish them off. Pretty chuffed and I think they look better than the brushed aluminium look.
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Fitted the vinyl stripes on, I think they look awesome, and deffinatly look better than in the pics. Adds some individualism and for £15 why not!

You will also notice I have fitted the 2012 LED rear lights :drool: What a fantastic mod these were, very easy to change over and they improve the look of the car 100 times over! Thanks Jmerrie ;)

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Still lots to come to be fitted over this week hopefully so I will update again if people want to see them?

Booked in on the 27th for APR stage 2 at awsome gti, can't wait!

After that I have plans for Cupra 345mm brakes and stage 3 K04 upgrade. ;)

Let me know what you think :)
 

Benjic2

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Cheers mate :)

White strips would look cool, if not you can always remove them very easily, for £15 why not ;)
 

Benjic2

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Thanks :)
I was looking at how it comes off today actually! May be more trouble than its worth so might vinyl it on the car :p
 
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