just bought my first LCR 225

[mike2926]

hi all im just wondering if any body can recommened a particular upper strut brace. will this make a noticable difference to the handling (specifically out of round abouts)

im also looking at a green panel filter. is this worth while? what kind of difference can i expect.

what other cheap simple MODs can you recommened.

cheers for your help.

cheers

 

[chris285]

the audi s3 strut brace is a common one used on the leon for the upper strut, as for the panel filter i think it gives a little better response and sounds better as well

 

[MrBen2k7]

Fabia Rear wiper... get the estate version if available, as its longer... and fits better

 

[DannyC87]

dog bone mount

 

[MrBen2k7]

New Turbo intake pipe... Forge 007p, Green cotton pannel filter...

 

[RickC]

good choice, would reccomend a map as this totally transforms the car.

what car have you come from?

 

[mike2926]

thanks all for your replys, do i have to drill in to the car to fit the A3 brace?

lol im a little embarrased to say but i have come from a volvo s40.........i do a lot of work miles and it made sense a few months ago but doing 13k miles in it in 3 months i had to go for something a bit more exiting,

what is the benifit of a different wiper?


cheers

 

[robbie2008]

the fabia rear wiper just tidys the apperance of the car up a tad aswell as stop it from shuddering when ur flat to the mat in the LCR gota say im jealous wish the 1.6 would develope a lil turbo overnight ;p

 

[RickC]

thanks all for your replys, do i have to drill in to the car to fit the A3 brace?

lol im a little embarrased to say but i have come from a volvo s40.........i do a lot of work miles and it made sense a few months ago but doing 13k miles in it in 3 months i had to go for something a bit more exiting,

what is the benifit of a different wiper?


cheers

holy **** 13k i dont do that in 18months lol,

hope yu have deep pockets as the lcr gets about 25 mpg on a run dont know of any that have got 30, could be wrong though.

only visual benefit from the wiper

yes you have to drill the car to fit the brace

 

[MrBen2k7]

my before...

After...

You be the judge...

£12, 5 mins..... much better looking rear end...

 

[mike2926]

im not really worried about the MPG as the companys pays for my fuel ,

were is the best place to get the wiper from?

im not reslly worried about cost, i just want good quality parts for her.

ive got to say good buy to her for a day tomorrow as she is going off for a wheel refurb, front splitter replacement (has a few scuffs)

yeah the turbo deffinatly is nice, makes all the difference when you have some slow arse on the A12, means you c\an leave them behind just that little bit better

what difference would a remap do, is it just more raw power?

cheers

 

[MrBen2k7]

only visual benefit from the wiper

Its not just visual... if yours smears or makes a juddering sound... this will fix it..

 

[mike2926]

Its not just visual... if yours smears or makes a juddering sound... this will fix it..

cool thank you.


it is smearing actually,


even though i have rainex on it (this is awesome stuff btw)

 

[MrBen2k7]

mine was only £12 on ebay... here's the one i got...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Seat-leon-upg...14&_trkparms=72:1683|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318

gone up a bit now... still good... seller is legit dispite the fact he asked me not to leave feedback so the boys at the breakers he works for didnt see he was selling them on the sly..

 

[mike2926]

great, ill look at getting one of these,


any other recommendations of stuff i can do.

cheers

 

[MrBen2k7]

you can get it direct from a skoda dealer so i am told... use the search box and you'll get the part numbers

 

[RickC]

even better if you remove it

more smoother, and i have never felt like i should have kept it on,

 

[mike2926]

fantastic, cheers

 

[MrBen2k7]

Golf/Golf style front wipers....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SEAT-AERO-FLA...14&_trkparms=72:1683|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318

i dont know how good these are... but thats the sort of thing you want...

based on the price... i wouldnt get these ones.. but you get the idea...

 

[mike2926]

ive deffinatly got to have it on (even though yours look s awesome without it) as my volvo didnt have one and it drove me nuts lol

cheers