what did you and your mk3 leon do today

Wilto

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Mar 5, 2021
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looks great

how easy was it to do
Sorry for the late reply pal.
It was really easy to be honest, I watched numerous videos on YouTube about using plasti dip, but was a bit nervous before I started.

The best thing about plasti-dip is, if you make a mistake or decide you don't like the end product, you just peel it off.
I ended up spraying 8 coat's in the end, and I am well impressed the way it's turned out.
 

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Flanker

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Jan 19, 2020
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Hello, this is my first post after registering, so I thought I would start by saying hello and sharing of what I did on my 2018 mk3 Leon ST FR by yesterday. I finally finished some of my projects .... but honestly: all with somewhat mixed feelings in the end.

Second light in the boot
I´ve used this kit from AliExpress (everything fits, only had to extend harness length). When I started work I wasn´t expecting that I will later disassemble whole boot trim and lining because of the floor hook project, so I played a bit and was able to force the cables behind the trunk trim without need to disassemble anything. But it took time. Ok, second trunk light is finally in place so now there´s twice as much light in the boot as before ..... but still I can't really say there is enough light.
Before: not sufficient light in the trunk,
Now: still not sufficient light in the trunk
Its better, but still I´m really not sure if this mod was worth the effort, time and money spent in my opinion. I will have to look for some LED stripes or whatever other lighting to get enough light in the trunk. Shame Seat didn't put sufficient trunk lighting in standard...

Brighter footwell lights
This was just a 30sec exchange of standard LED lights for brighter ones (also purchased on AliExpress). So now there's plenty of light in the footwells ..... but only to find that the footwell lights are all the time on, not possible to switch them off when driving, which is pretty annoying, have to say ....

Boot floor holder
I installed Mercedes Kleiderhaken A2128100340 to hold the trunk floor in the up position intead of holding it with my head. But oh dear, that was challenge involving fabricating a stainless steel bracket from scratch, hook modifications, painfully estimating final hook position on completely removed trim to cut opening for the hook, estimating how far the hook should jut out so that the cover plate sits flush with the trunk trim AFTER the trim will snap to place - all it was just a pure guesswork. Wouldn´t do it again. But ok, at least the hook, cover plate and bracket are finally ready for installation, all should fit, but now the real problem started:
How to reliably fix the hook and bracket if I NEVER want to dissemble trunk trim again?
Should the bracket be secured to the steel car mount with the bolt and nylon locknut? Or better with automotive push pin / push clip? Will the nylon locknut fastening be permanent enough if I really don't want to discover any rattle noises in the rear after several years?
How to find the right push pin for the given thickness of joined parts?
And how to fasten the hook (which is made of ABS) and some additional (plastic) spacers to the (steel) bracket? Plastics including ABS tend to creep under the load, plus there´s a heat, plus vibrations when driving etc...
Or is it better to fix the hook with automotive push clips instead of bolt with nylon nutlock? Again, how to find the right push pin for the given thickness of joined parts? And should I use plastic spacers (they don´t rattle loudly if loosened, but plastic tends to creep with time under the load, and hook may become loose)? Or should I rather use steel washers which do not creep, but once they get loose (the hook itself is made of ABS), they will rattle? Questions, questions...

Could someone give me some hint about the best way how to fix the hook and bracket to everything hold nice and tight for years? Screws and nylon locknuts, or push pins / push clips?
I would really welcome some opinions.
Thanks.

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Dubbsley

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Jun 19, 2021
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Had a play with Carista & activated some bits:

1 - passenger mirror dipping when reverse is activated.

2 - mirrors folding with 1 press locking (instead of press & hold lock).

Also went to fit my MIB2 retrofit, once all fitted found there to be a issue with DAB signal (none) the seller jumped online remotely accessed my VCDS carried out several coding changes & adaptions. After several hours he came to same conclusion that there must be an internal failure in the 5F unit, so he’s going to send me a replacement it sorts the issue.


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Cuprabenwytm

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Jun 17, 2020
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Genuinely curious question, how did you obliterate a Golf R? My understanding is they are 300bhp (or 310 in some cases) and 4motion. If I am right, Cupra's come in 280, 290 or 300. Are you running stage 2 or some other performance upgrades?

Only asking as I often consider a Leon Cupra ST or a Golf R, and the Golf R usually seems to come out on top in almost every test and comparison I have read.

Cheers.
Golf r off the line wins ever time but in the corners and when your rolling cupra kicks ass

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CardiffFR150

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Jan 5, 2021
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Afaik you cant without removing the front bumper and then removing and dismantling the grill. As its plastidip I'd guess he just masked off and sprayed in situ?

Ah ok. I did see a video on YouTube and they removed the whole bumper I just thought there may be another way. Yes I suppose it would be fairly easy plastidip with a bit of masking tape


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martin j.

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Feb 11, 2007
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Checked all levels and tyres, filled up with fuel and loaded the boot, off to Croft to spectate at the BTCC this weekend, so hitting the road after brekkie. The Leon hasn’t been used for this before so slightly worried the wife will use the extra, unusual space for a buying spree whilst we are away.
 

Woody_72

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May 10, 2020
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I finally got round to fitting my new discs and the Yellowstuff pads I won here:

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I've just been for a 16 mile jolly up the motorway to the supermarket and back and I'm very impressed. They're not bedded in yet but they feel strong and firm with no noise at all. Very impressed!
 

Dubbsley

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Jun 19, 2021
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Had a play with some vinyl wrap, looks good from about 10ft, up close it’s got more creases than a un-ironed shirt & fitted my short front plate.

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Fishbowlhead

Mk3 CupraST 280
Nov 20, 2020
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Didn’t do anything but i left my lights off as i pulled off tonight (neice was playing in the car and switched them off) and found out the footwell light blinks to tell you the lights are off. Nice little feature.
 

Chillout

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Jan 23, 2020
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I found a fun bug that disabled the data view on the right clock, and turned it to a "partially-classic" mode:
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(in case you don't recognise the user interface: I've modified my user interface to look a bit less outdated ;-) )
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CalJames

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Jun 25, 2019
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Took a short trip to Tesco to get some Momentum, turns out the whole population needs to fill their cars to park on the drive.
Took me a good 20 minutes of being sat in traffic to get some, however I managed to witness a scrap over "hogging all the diesel", an old man fill his car and 2 20L cans, and someone shear the wheel off in a spat of rage and impatience.
 
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