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What did you and your MK2 do today?

Dsgfr11

Active Member
Mar 30, 2012
463
0
Northamptonshire
That's what I'm thinking, after my car being on its arse with standard springs this weekend with all the weight in it, with lowered springs will I be able to take 5 people and a boot full of luggage? Or am I better getting coilovers so when I have a heavy load I can raise it up. My sport lines and standard shocks on the other leon were good, I just don't want to go for the se again and then wish I'd gone or coilovers or uprated dampers!

Think you've answered your own question ;)
 

shnazzle

Glass-Half-Full Member
Sep 9, 2011
3,483
6
Northumberland
The before is stock and the after is just sport lines on standard shock.
I confused you with Dsgfr11 :) I'm an idiot.


That's what I'm thinking, after my car being on its arse with standard springs this weekend with all the weight in it, with lowered springs will I be able to take 5 people and a boot full of luggage? Or am I better getting coilovers so when I have a heavy load I can raise it up. My sport lines and standard shocks on the other leon were good, I just don't want to go for the se again and then wish I'd gone or coilovers or uprated dampers!

Err...this is the first I've heard of this on sportlines.
I'd be alright with 2 kids and wife in right? I've never heard of others struggling with sportlines tbh
 

Jarre

Active Member
Dec 9, 2011
5,365
11
Stockton-On-Tees
Err...this is the first I've heard of this on sportlines.
I'd be alright with 2 kids and wife in right? I've never heard of others struggling with sportlines tbh

This was 5 adults 3 tents, and then loads of luggage for camping/alcohol/food! You will be fine :) I've had 5 people in before and it's perfectly fine, but with all that extra weight in the boot it was pretty low. I never had an issue with my sport lines.
 

shnazzle

Glass-Half-Full Member
Sep 9, 2011
3,483
6
Northumberland
This was 5 adults 3 tents, and then loads of luggage for camping/alcohol/food! You will be fine :) I've had 5 people in before and it's perfectly fine, but with all that extra weight in the boot it was pretty low. I never had an issue with my sport lines.

Good stuff!! I was going to go for pro-lines but decided to just go for sport. If it doesn't suit me Im sure someone else will want them off me. Then I'll just buy Prolines.
 

joostdeblok

Active Member
Sep 18, 2011
189
3
Netherlands
Last week I stabbed my Cupra but it came out better from it :)
Have to thank forum members FR_Kris & jon-tfsi for there goodies and good service, I thank you both guys! :drive1:

Lower tts arms + camber plates, still have to fit though.
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S3 intercooler to replace inferior GTI one :)
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Blueflame decat TBE with twin pipes :D, I know this is nothinng special for all you Cupra (R) guys but keep in mind the rest of Europe just has the standard Cupra layout... Feel really special when I stick my diffuser on, having it in the Netherlands.
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Rad pack in one piece.
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What have I done!! :blink:
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Downpipe bolts being a bitch.
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Drive shaft out to have some clearance
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Will stick some more photo's in my RR thread...
 

Deleted member 74601

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That's what I'm thinking, after my car being on its arse with standard springs this weekend with all the weight in it, with lowered springs will I be able to take 5 people and a boot full of luggage? Or am I better getting coilovers so when I have a heavy load I can raise it up. My sport lines and standard shocks on the other leon were good, I just don't want to go for the se again and then wish I'd gone or coilovers or uprated dampers!

This is the half decent thing about my job. So much weight, it already looks lowered :D
 

Dsgfr11

Active Member
Mar 30, 2012
463
0
Northamptonshire
Wow they aren't cheap! I was previously looking into the AP coilover kit around £430.

I want something that is going to last a good few years and the quality of the eibachs is first rate (had them on previous cars) stainless steel struts is the winner for me. Damian at dpm did me a great deal aswell mate
 

shnazzle

Glass-Half-Full Member
Sep 9, 2011
3,483
6
Northumberland
What year mate? Missus had one of these and I had a Celica for a few years. What things need doing?


2002 black red leather, so pre-FL. I've put all 4 new Toyo T1-R tyres on, correctly staggered sizes for front/back, all new brake discs and pads, full alignment, replaced the gear bushings, replaced timing chain tensioner seal, replaced rear cross-member (common problem), new front radiator, I refurbed the wheels black myself, sprayed a few parts, had the car professionally polished by Chris at Blam Detailing, new oil+filter, plugs and air filter.

what need doing is:
- Full caliper refurbishing and re-tapping of one of the threads for N/S/F calliper
- new coolant temperature sensor
- new anti-roll bars and drop-links (rotted to a thread), and bushings for anti-rolls
- could do with new shocks, but they're holding up
- lowering by 30mm (very light front end when doing 60+ mph)
- body brace
- may even take out power steering. It makes no sense in this car. Replacement rack is 250 quid
- bash out pre-cats from exhaust manifold (not interested in having a ULEV)
- new radio
- new headlights
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