Greetings from DownUnder

[Michael_LeonV]

Hiya,
Just took delivery of my new 2024 Leon V Tribe Edition. Loving the car, as it's my 1st new car ever !
Magnetic Tech colour looks great with the Copper highlights. Would have loved the VZ's extra power, but budget didn't stretch that far, especially when you add the heated seats !
Tribe edition (in Aus) has the Petrol Blue Leather, Beats audio, side skirts, rear spoiler lip and copper wheel highlights for virtually nix.

Only thing I'm not liking is the lack of the VZ sized stoppers ! But that can be fixed.

 

[Seastormer]

Hiya,
Just took delivery of my new 2024 Leon V Tribe Edition. Loving the car, as it's my 1st new car ever !
Magnetic Tech colour looks great with the Copper highlights. Would have loved the VZ's extra power, but budget didn't stretch that far, especially when you add the heated seats !
Tribe edition (in Aus) has the Petrol Blue Leather, Beats audio, side skirts, rear spoiler lip and copper wheel highlights for virtually nix.

Only thing I'm not liking is the lack of the VZ sized stoppers ! But that can be fixed.

Welcome to SCN, sounds like your new car is ace, a couple of pics would be nice.

 

[Syphon]

Welcome to the community!

Scott

 

[Michael_LeonV]

Thanks guys !

Given that it's winter here, by the time I get home it's dark, so some pics of the actual car will be coming soon. However, mine is the same as the pic below except w/out the s/roof.

The ONLY thing I don't like about the car is the brakes - they are 306x26mm Fr & 272x10mm Rr vs the package that is on the VZ (180kw) & VZx (221kW) which are 340x30 Fr & 310x22 Rr and slightly different calipers. That's something that I'll work out how to chnage - the rotors are easy to get, but the calipers will be a bit harder.
I'd rather go this route instead of the normal BBK options, as it retains 'std' parts for insurance, and looks fine.

If anyone has the suitable calipers for sale, ping me a line !!!

 

[Seastormer]

Thanks guys !

Given that it's winter here, by the time I get home it's dark, so some pics of the actual car will be coming soon. However, mine is the same as the pic below except w/out the s/roof.

The ONLY thing I don't like about the car is the brakes - they are 306x26mm Fr & 272x10mm Rr vs the package that is on the VZ (180kw) & VZx (221kW) which are 340x30 Fr & 310x22 Rr and slightly different calipers. That's something that I'll work out how to chnage - the rotors are easy to get, but the calipers will be a bit harder.
I'd rather go this route instead of the normal BBK options, as it retains 'std' parts for insurance, and looks fine.

If anyone has the suitable calipers for sale, ping me a line !!!







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Only thing I don't like is the Matt finish, too much like hard work to look after, and for me a car should be shiny.

 

[Michael_LeonV]

@Seastormer - the Matt Magnetic Tech finish is only available on the VZx, and at another $25k extra, waaaay outta my budget. It does look good though imho, but menat to be a PiTA to look after.

Mine is the normal glossy Mag Tech

 

[Seastormer]

@Seastormer - the Matt Magnetic Tech finish is only available on the VZx, and at another $25k extra, waaaay outta my budget. It does look good though imho, but menat to be a PiTA to look after.

Mine is the normal glossy Mag Tech

Good choice then, hope you have fun with it.

 

[Michael_LeonV]

Some pics of the real thing. Needs a wash already due to some rain in the last few days.

 

[Michael_LeonV]

Just had confirmation from a local tuning house (regarding a chip tune) that as my car has the 06Q.A 888evo4 engine (he checked as he thought the 140kW versions were all evo3) and he came back with
"The car has the latest Bosch MG1 ECU which is not tuneable".
Bugger

A quick Google show APR are in Aus, but they are in Melbourne, about 800km away ....

 

[Michael_LeonV]

So, hopefully sorting out the fault code issues this weekend, as have replacement rear wheel hubs, ABS sensor already replaced and have the correct rear disc dust shields as well.

Having a HUGE internal debate as the next mod to do. The two main options are a Tuning Box (several to choose from, but not settled on a supplier yet - either DTI, Burger JB4, DTE or ABT -in price order) or a new set of Mags.

Found some Work EMotion D9R locally - 18x8.5JJ, ET47 and correct centrebore of 57.1. Using the wheel offset calculators on this forum, they sit 13mm further out and 13mm further in than std (7.5JJx18 ET46), and with the 235/40x18 tyres have a minor speedo error vs the std 225/40x18 tyres.

 

[Michael_LeonV]

A couple of weeks ago, finally sorted the fault code issues - it was just the ABS/WSS that was the issue. Getting the right variant of the sensor was a pain, and in the end had to get the genuine one for a crazy A$212. But all fixed, so that's good.

Have left the new wheels on the back burner, as potentially doing a cycling holiday in 2026 with a mate in Andorra/Italy, so need to save for that.

Still itching re getting more grunt via a Tune or Box (JB4 is the likely candidate). Have heard back from 034 Motorsports that they don't have anything yet to suit (was able to provide ECU & TCU software and hardware codes, so atm, that option is out.

FYI for anyone elses reference : (Note that this is an Aus delivered car)

01. Engine (EVO/29bit)
VAG Part number: 8Y0907115C
Software version: 0003
02. Gearbox (EVO/29bit)
VAG Part number: 0GC906557BK
Software version: 4161

So, it looks like I'll have to be patient and just standby to standby.