My Leon MK2 TFSI has to go, passat r36 to replace

J400uk

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Any pics of it with the facelift tailgate? Also how easy was it to fit the auto dim mirror?

Nice Leon anyway, looks similar to mine
 
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Facelift Tailgate/Boot Fitted

Hey guys so Ive fitted the tailgate, not the best to do, wires are different and I still need to change a few bits over, I am aware that it does not line up right at the moment but I have not taken great care in lining it up as the boot will be removed again soon to be sprayed along with other parts. This is just been fitted as a temporary fix as my glass in the boot was smashed. I thought instead of getting the glass replaced I would go for a facelift tailgate.


any questions please do ask
see photos below


SMASHED GLASS ON TAILGATE:cry:




NEW TAILGATE


STRIPING DOWN THE INTERIOR TO EXPOSE BOLTS AND WIRING





TAILGATE REMOVED


NEW TAILGATE FITTING


TAILGATE FITTED :p
 

mynameisdonald

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Whats the difference between the original tailgate you had and the silver one?
 
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Parrot Asteroid Smart Fitted

Ok, fitted My Parrot Asteroid Smart a while back, Such a great bit of kit and would recommend it to anyone, Its a double din unit with loads of functions and features including, voice recognition, sat nav, iPod and IPad compatible, Reverse camera ready and many other apps you can download.

Was a pain to fit, having to route wires to the handbrake for the use of apps and also routing a wire and camera to the rear of the car so the reverse camera is ready to go when I install it.

Have a look at the photos below for thoughts :)




IN ITS BOX :)



THE PROCESS OF FITTING




UNIT IN A WORKING


UNIT INSTALLED
 
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Revo stage 1 remapped

And The Main and best mod I have done was at GTI International, I couldn't resist knowing it was 20% off, Although it was still expensive, I got My car Remapped with A REVO Stage 1 bringing it up to 240bhp :thumbup: it was also done by LVS Racing. What a Great bunch of guys all very welcoming and helpful. Unlike most of the other remapping stands at the show.

When I first drove the car away I wasn't happy with the way the car drove at all, It felt practically the same, so a few day later I called Patrick at LVS who was very helpful. After a long discussion I was instructed to change the diverter valve which I'm now fully aware of it being a common fault with the TFSI engine.

Heres a couple shot of the new and old diverter valve





So after changing that I was amazed with the gains and couldn't believe that valve with minor splits in the diaphragm could make such a huge difference. I also at the time fitted My forge dump valve spacer which I have now removed as I personally think it sounds ridiculous. Even under very light throttle then letting of the thing would still make a very loud hiss,So decided to remove it which is what I did today.

So overall Very Happy with the gain and how it drives now, I have even notice the fuel economy is a tad better too.
 
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