MK3 SEAT Leon CUPRA's owner's register

[CupraRobX]

The Cupra mode startup thing is the same for the latest Cupras as it was for all the previous.
It doesn't matter whether it starts in Cupra with the flag illuminated, everything apart from the engine is in Cupra - that defaults back into comfort mode. You have to reselect Cupra mode again to get the engine mode back into Cupra. The same goes for Individual mode if you have Cupra for engine in that - same deal.

 

[Maypack]

The Cupra mode startup thing is the same for the latest Cupras as it was for all the previous.
It doesn't matter whether it starts in Cupra with the flag illuminated, everything apart from the engine is in Cupra - that defaults back into comfort mode. You have to reselect Cupra mode again to get the engine mode back into Cupra. The same goes for Individual mode if you have Cupra for engine in that - same deal.

Said it better than I did. Spot on

 

[o.g.q]

Hi Guys,

i seem to remember someone having a discount code for Gap insurance Ala.co.uk, cant seem to find it anyone have any ideas? or any other reccomendations for GAP insurance

thanks

 

[Brooster89]

Hi Guys,

i seem to remember someone having a discount code for Gap insurance Ala.co.uk, cant seem to find it anyone have any ideas? or any other reccomendations for GAP insurance

thanks

mse25 was the code I used in November for 25% off.

 

[zedlor]

mse25 was the code I used in November for 25% off.

Looks like that code is still active, comes to about £99 for mine but not really sure if that's cheap or what...

 

[rapidross]

Looks like that code is still active, comes to about £99 for mine but not really sure if that's cheap or what...

I used ala recently and also insured my initial rental which a lot of gap insurance doesn't offer,they seem pretty good.

 

[Jonno02]

The Cupra mode startup thing is the same for the latest Cupras as it was for all the previous.
It doesn't matter whether it starts in Cupra with the flag illuminated, everything apart from the engine is in Cupra - that defaults back into comfort mode. You have to reselect Cupra mode again to get the engine mode back into Cupra. The same goes for Individual mode if you have Cupra for engine in that - same deal.

Seriously this. It says it in the bloody manual for christ sake!

 

[Hickery1995]

300 mile journey last night after picking up the Cupra and just noticed I have paint chips along the drivers door, very noticable on the magnetic grey, gutted

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[AshCupra300]

It looks like it started up in Cupra mode but it doesn't. The Engine will be in Comfort Mode and you have to reselect Cupra mode.

Or just pull the DSG leaver down so it goes back into S?

 

[Maypack]

Or just pull the DSG leaver down so it goes back into S?

Or that. Yes.

 

[Ben Snape]

Picked my cupra up last Saturday from seat dealer got the Valeter to drive it out the workshop and curbed my wheel so it’s gone back to be sorted, twiddling my thumbs this weekend now just a question for when it comes back how do I set launch control, and also I’ve said my indvidual to get the best mpg but when I start it up I always got to deselect it so it must be defaulted to comfort ot cupra on start up .

 

[TheLuckys]

Picked my cupra up last Saturday from seat dealer got the Valeter to drive it out the workshop and curbed my wheel so it’s gone back to be sorted, twiddling my thumbs this weekend now just a question for when it comes back how do I set launch control, and also I’ve said my indvidual to get the best mpg but when I start it up I always got to deselect it so it must be defaulted to comfort ot cupra on start up .

Launch control is available in Cupra mode with stability control off. Basically, come to a standstill, really press the brake, go light on the throttle, and it should say "Launch Control Active" or something similar in your cluster. Then it's just a matter of flooring the throttle, letting the turbo spool up, and releasing the brake to launch.

-- EDIT --
Make sure the launch control message appears in your cluster. If not smashing the throttle will ruin your clutch!

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[Ben Snape]

Launch control is available in Cupra mode with stability control off. Basically, come to a standstill, really press the brake, go light on the throttle, and it should say "Launch Control Active" or something similar in your cluster. Then it's just a matter of flooring the throttle, letting the turbo spool up, and releasing the brake to launch.

-- EDIT --
Make sure the launch control message appears in your cluster. If not smashing the throttle will ruin your clutch!

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Cheers thank you for the reply, I’ll try this when I get the car back

 

[Cupra_fan]

300 mile journey last night after picking up the Cupra and just noticed I have paint chips along the drivers door, very noticable on the magnetic grey, gutted

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Sorry to hear... would you be able to post a picture? - interested to see the chips as this is one the colours I'm considering.

- if it helps.. I recall seeing a really good video on Youtube a while back running through removing stone chips from a classic Porsche using a LoweCornell painting pen (think video was by Drive&Protect?)

 

[Copra68]

Darker colours are always going to be more noticeable with stone chips, try and avoid sitting to near to vehicles on the motorway and keep away from the back of tippers as they go off road and throw stones up frequently.

 

[Hickery1995]

Sorry to hear... would you be able to post a picture? - interested to see the chips as this is one the colours I'm considering.

- if it helps.. I recall seeing a really good video on Youtube a while back running through removing stone chips from a classic Porsche using a LoweCornell painting pen (think video was by Drive&Protect?)

Taking it to the garage on tuesday and they've said they will touch it up for nothing so thats a bonus, but still, gutted haha

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[Copra68]

Taking it to the garage on tuesday and they've said they will touch it up for nothing so thats a bonus, but still, gutted haha

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That doesn't look like stone chips that looks like some kind of paint defect. I'd be wanting the paint checked and that panel sprayed.

 

[Hickery1995]

That doesn't look like stone chips that looks like some kind of paint defect. I'd be wanting the paint checked and that panel sprayed.

Ahh I see.. im clueless but i'll be having words then!

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[Copra68]

Ahh I see.. im clueless but i'll be having words then!

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It's certainly not normal and touch ups aren't acceptable as a repair. It should be sorted under the paint and bodywork warranty.

 

[RZ46]

It's certainly not normal and touch ups aren't acceptable as a repair. It should be sorted under the paint and bodywork warranty.

Completely agree that this looks nothing like you’d expect to see from stone chipping. It’s definitely worth getting an opinion from a good insurance approaved body shop. They will have tools to measure paint thickness as well.