Daniel M's FR PD170 - Fixed 24.07.2017

[hollandgirl4]

Hiya, just spent about an hour reading this whole thread; your car looks sick!!
I own a red leon fr and am looking to start modding that now (went to Mod Nats at the weekend and have been looking at too many nice leons and feel sad that mines standard). Want to start with small (ish) exterior mods first as haven't got a huge budget at the moment. There's just so much I want to do!!
Have ordered a honeycomb grill so guess I will start there! Also am looking to get a cupra R front splitter just not sure how well it will fit.
Really like your flocked facias they are a lovely touch- there's too much I want done now!!

 

[Ollie1990]

I've never even thought about taking the seats out to clean, might have to give this a go on my days off.

Did you shampoo your seats? Any recommendations on interior cleaning products?

 

[DiddlyDonker]

How's the headlight tint film and plastidip holding up mate?

 

[Daniel M]

Looks great.

Wouldn't mind picking your brains on a few bits if your ever down the coast (am in Whitby)

Thanks, yeah no worries. Haven't been to Whitby for a while, might have to make a visit soon.

Hiya, just spent about an hour reading this whole thread; your car looks sick!!
I own a red leon fr and am looking to start modding that now (went to Mod Nats at the weekend and have been looking at too many nice leons and feel sad that mines standard). Want to start with small (ish) exterior mods first as haven't got a huge budget at the moment. There's just so much I want to do!!
Have ordered a honeycomb grill so guess I will start there! Also am looking to get a cupra R front splitter just not sure how well it will fit.
Really like your flocked facias they are a lovely touch- there's too much I want done now!!

Thanks, the flocked fascias were really cheap, only £56 for everything. If you want a splitter, then look no further than Triple R as there's is the best around. Small things make a big difference. Most of my mods have been small ones apart from the remap and dpf gutting.

I've never even thought about taking the seats out to clean, might have to give this a go on my days off.

Did you shampoo your seats? Any recommendations on interior cleaning products?

It's really easy to do, plus you can access all the hard to reach bits. I use Autoglym interior shampoo, but there are better products around.

How's the headlight tint film and plastidip holding up mate?

Surprisingly well, though the front badge has started to peel ever so slightly.

 

[Daniel M]

The FR had a new clutch, DMF and slave cylinder fitted yesterday. The cost of that has set me back a little and means I wont be buying much else for the car for a good few weeks.

Going to try and tidy the bodywork up as much as possible if the weather stays nice in the coming weeks. Ideally could do with a nice double garage or unit to lend for a weekend lol.

 

[Peter 87]

Nice car you have Daniel. What clutch you went for?

 

[Daniel M]

Nice car you have Daniel. What clutch you went for?

Thanks mate, I didnt go for an uprated/performance clutch as not planning on upping the power from what it is. I went for LUK gear.

 

[Peter 87]

What power/torque you're car running?

 

[Daniel M]

Not sure on exact figures as not had it on the rollers. With the dpf gutted an the remap I would expect 205-210 ish. Going to get it on rollers at some point though as very interested to see myself.

 

[Peter 87]

Yeah mines 210 bhp and around 320-330 ftlb. Was thinking of just using standard LUK clutch and flywheel from eurocarparts or using uprated clutch.

 

[Daniel M]

Yeah mines 210 bhp and around 320-330 ftlb. Was thinking of just using standard LUK clutch and flywheel from eurocarparts or using uprated clutch.

Whats the mileage of yours? Mine was original clutch and had done 88k. This new one feels so much better. Thats where mines from euro car parts. Not given it any real stick yet though as only done 60 mile on it.

 

[Peter 87]

Mines was mapped around 88k then started to slip around 92k it's now on 118k it's fine if driven normally but will slip if u giving some stick for a while lol

 

[Daniel M]

Similar to mine, was mapped at 80k then started to slip about 83k and was progressively getting worse. I could have probably ran it for a few more weeks but the pedal had next to no bite to it so thought best to get it done.

I should get the timing belt done too next. I know my timing is ever so slightly out so should help if the map.

 

[Ollie1990]

Not sure on exact figures as not had it on the rollers. With the dpf gutted an the remap I would expect 205-210 ish. Going to get it on rollers at some point though as very interested to see myself.

We should try do a group trip mate, I'd be in
See if we can get some sort of discount, plus, I love a good road trip!

 

[Daniel M]

Yeah would be a good idea to get a group rolling road day

 

[Daniel M]

Small update, nothing major.

Fitted my new Heko wind deflectors today.

 

[KebabWarrior81]

Looking good mate what's next on the list for her? You going to order a set of them H&R's you both deserve : )

 

[Daniel M]

Looking good mate what's next on the list for her? You going to order a set of them H&R's you both deserve : )

Thanks mate, hopefully aye. Waiting to see what the bro's looks like on his first.

 

[Ollie1990]

Thanks mate, hopefully aye. Waiting to see what the bro's looks like on his first.

Haha! And I'm waiting to see what they look like on yours first!

 

[DiddlyDonker]

I agree, H&Rs will finish that off nicely! Got a pic of mine on them in my readers ride if your after an idea of what it would look like, but nothing beats seeing in person.