Barn's Project....returning to a leon.
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To be completely honest mate I havnt even had a chance to really see what they can do.
First impressions are really good, excellent quality components with everything you need to fit (except fluid)
I would have a look on JamesL's RR, I got my inspiration from him and asked a load of questions on his RR. Once Ive given them some stick this weekend
Ill put up a bit of a review dude.
Change of plan on the coilover front.
After being let down by H&R i decided to just order the Weitecs from Damian @ DPM.
They arrived yesterday, top service from Damian, would recommend anyone his way!
So, Weitec Hicon GT are now sat in the boot, just a shame they wont be on for Inters Unfortunately working till 4pm today.
After being let down by H&R i decided to just order the Weitecs from Damian @ DPM.
They arrived yesterday, top service from Damian, would recommend anyone his way!
So, Weitec Hicon GT are now sat in the boot, just a shame they wont be on for Inters
Unfortunately working till 4pm today.
Well its been a while since I updated the thread so thought I better get on with it!
The brakes are bedding in nicely, and yesterday I fitted the coilovers.
Went on really easily compared to what I was dreading, 4 hours start to finish.
Give it a week and Ill get some shots of how its sitting after its settled.
Lastly I also took delivery of 2 new tyres today, another pair of Vred Ultra Sessanta's.
The brakes are bedding in nicely, and yesterday I fitted the coilovers.
Went on really easily compared to what I was dreading, 4 hours start to finish.
Give it a week and Ill get some shots of how its sitting after its settled.
Lastly I also took delivery of 2 new tyres today, another pair of Vred Ultra Sessanta's.
Forgot to say,
I've also had a problem lately with blowing boost hoses off the turbo. I think it's from when the garage bled my brakes they removed the charge pipe to gain access to the brake fluid reservoir.
Anyway, after the pipe blowing off 4 times in one day I had enough and raided the box of pipes I have to find something better.
I found this:
Pretty sure it's from Phillc's old setup but fits perfectly, all sorted and havnt blown a hose off since
I've also had a problem lately with blowing boost hoses off the turbo. I think it's from when the garage bled my brakes they removed the charge pipe to gain access to the brake fluid reservoir.
Anyway, after the pipe blowing off 4 times in one day I had enough and raided the box of pipes I have to find something better.
I found this:
Pretty sure it's from Phillc's old setup but fits perfectly, all sorted and havnt blown a hose off since
As ever the cars got a few issues at the moment.
My charge pipe has rubbed a hole in my PAS fluid reservois.
Got a very slight knock from the front.
Got 2 new tyres to be fitted.
Got 2 gauges to wire up.
Once this is done I hope to enjoy it for a bit again!
My charge pipe has rubbed a hole in my PAS fluid reservois.
Got a very slight knock from the front.
Got 2 new tyres to be fitted.
Got 2 gauges to wire up.
Once this is done I hope to enjoy it for a bit again!
Hey mate,How you finding the Weitecs ??,Would love to see how it's sitting,I have my front one's wound down so there is only 4 threads remaining,Just wondered how your's looked in comparison ??
HUGE UPDATE!!!
Unfortunately the time has come for the leon to go, it doesn't suit my needs anymore and therfor im just not enjoying it as I should be.
Its being broken which is a shame but its the only way to get your money back now it seems!
Sad times for sure, but the car will always be in my heart. Its been a pleasure to own, drive and workon in my 3 and a half years of ownership.
Please don't fill the RR with parts question, I think the most know where to look to get such answers anyway.
I should be getting my new car in a week or so, im staying VAG as the leon has convinced me that's the way forward. Ill post some pics once ive got it!
Unfortunately the time has come for the leon to go, it doesn't suit my needs anymore and therfor im just not enjoying it as I should be.
Its being broken which is a shame but its the only way to get your money back now it seems!
Sad times for sure, but the car will always be in my heart. Its been a pleasure to own, drive and workon in my 3 and a half years of ownership.
Please don't fill the RR with parts question, I think the most know where to look to get such answers anyway.
I should be getting my new car in a week or so, im staying VAG as the leon has convinced me that's the way forward. Ill post some pics once ive got it!
Michael why are you spending money on it if you're getting rid? Mines on 64k now so in need of sprucing up but still relatively young.
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It is a shame but the new car is worth it. The plan was to go BT but I've just lost interest in it really.
My main regret is that I didn't do more track days in it, if I had it might be a different story but its showing its 110k and I fancy a change while I am in the personal situation to do so.
Ill still be fettling about with bits and bobs I should think, especially with Mike and Tim being so close to mine!
My main regret is that I didn't do more track days in it, if I had it might be a different story but its showing its 110k and I fancy a change while I am in the personal situation to do so.
Ill still be fettling about with bits and bobs I should think, especially with Mike and Tim being so close to mine!
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