Looks really nice, really like that. Wasn't sure when I first saw the TRC splitter on there website but now it's on the 'to do list' along with the side skirts. Cheers for the photo
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Looks really nice, really like that. Wasn't sure when I first saw the TRC splitter on there website but now it's on the 'to do list' along with the side skirts. Cheers for the photo
So, a week after picking up the 290 I thought it was time I did some work.
Fitted my BlackVue dash cam and wired into the fuse box behind the glovebox. Easy half hour job.
My winter wheels/tyres were delivered - 225/45 R17 Dunlop Winter Sport 5 on Borbet rims:
I fitted my TRC front splitter: Took about 3 hrs all in, including making my ramps.
Front end raised for better access:
Splitter fitted:
It's been a good day
Fitted my BlackVue dash cam and wired into the fuse box behind the glovebox. Easy half hour job.
My winter wheels/tyres were delivered - 225/45 R17 Dunlop Winter Sport 5 on Borbet rims:
I fitted my TRC front splitter: Took about 3 hrs all in, including making my ramps.
Front end raised for better access:
Splitter fitted:
It's been a good day
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The splitter looks really great - thanks so much for posting a photo, especially as yours is an emocion red cupra which has helped me to make my mind up to get one fitted.
Splitter looks good. How did you mount? With supplied fitting kit? And did you go in via the wheel arches? I'm planning to fit mine soon so any info you can share would be good. And which blackvue did you go for? I'm undecided on either the 650s or thinkware f770.
So, a week after picking up the 290 I thought it was time I did some work.
Fitted my BlackVue dash cam and wired into the fuse box behind the glovebox. Easy half hour job.
My winter wheels/tyres were delivered - 225/45 R17 Dunlop Winter Sport 5 on Borbet rims:
I fitted my TRC front splitter: Took about 3 hrs all in, including making my ramps.
Front end raised for better access:
Splitter fitted:
It's been a good day
Where did you get the winters mate? Cost?
Yes, installed it with the supplied fixings. The front 7 are pretty straightforward but the end 2 where you have to go through the wheel arch liner are quite difficult to get at - in fact I ended up drilling 2 new holes a bit closer to the end than the ones that were there and this made it much easier.
I have the BlackVue DR600GW with Power Magic box to keep power to the device when parked. Been using it for about a year now and its been reliable.
Replaced the Bridgestones on the front with Pilot Sport 4s. Wouldn't have expected such a huge difference but the wheel spin is practically gone and the axle tramp is gone. Got about another 5000 miles on the rears and they'll be changed over too.
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Thanks for the info. Did you still need to go in via the wheel arches even though you drilled new holes?
Yes, but bolt was only 3 inches inside to reach not 5-6 inches so was much easier to get the washer and nut on.
Didn't need car jacked up or wheel off once hole was drilled, just steering to full lock to allow access
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It was actually yesterday my Leon and I drove to Staines. I was driving up the M3 towards the M25 and turned my 'Tw*t' Nav on while I was in the 50 average speed section of the motorway. As I got close to the Woking exit the female navigator chirps up, 'Due to congestion we are altering the route, leave the motorway at exit for Woking'.
So I do as I'm told and follow the directions. One mile later she chirps up again, 'Due to congestion we are altering the route, so I follow the directions, and you've guessed it, I re-join the motorway at the same junction I left it, about 3 miles in total. Traffic was moving the whole time, even on the M25. How bizzarre!
So I do as I'm told and follow the directions. One mile later she chirps up again, 'Due to congestion we are altering the route, so I follow the directions, and you've guessed it, I re-join the motorway at the same junction I left it, about 3 miles in total. Traffic was moving the whole time, even on the M25. How bizzarre!
It looks as your skirts are lower than your front and rear too...
It's like a Lion=Leon with fat on his belly.
So, a week after picking up the 290 I thought it was time I did some work.
Fitted my BlackVue dash cam and wired into the fuse box behind the glovebox. Easy half hour job.
My winter wheels/tyres were delivered - 225/45 R17 Dunlop Winter Sport 5 on Borbet rims:
I fitted my TRC front splitter: Took about 3 hrs all in, including making my ramps.
Front end raised for better access:
Splitter fitted:
It's been a good day
TRC logo ?
Went down to EMP performance today and got the two middle silencers removed. Sounds a lot better!
Crackles and pops
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Thinking of doing the same thing on my 290 ST. Any clips?
I'll do a video over the weekend, giving it some throttle without being too anti social
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Had Stage 2 done. Actually, yesterday. Blimey, it's scary how quickly it gets to the speed limit.
APR downpipe and Milltek actually quieter than standard exhaust when pootling along.
APR downpipe and Milltek actually quieter than standard exhaust when pootling along.
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