Leon Cupra 225 Ovni Paint problems / Best dump valve

[kylestyle09]

Good morning all,

Purchased a Leon Cupra R 225 yesterday, it's a 52 plate and yellow.

Just have a few questions if possible.

It's faded slightly on some panels, so some bits are pale yellow, and others are the yellow it should be. Is there any product I can buy to restore the colour? As it's a bit like having a 2 tone Seat at the moment.

Also,

What's the best dump valve to buy? And what type? As I would like one, but really don't know which one to go for.

Could people also post pictures of their LCR 225's, with possibly an exhaust? As I would like a standard looking exhaust which has a nice little sound etc....


Many thanks, and hope someone can help!

 

[james walker]

look ast some carnuba wax to restore colour, give it a clean polish and wax and all should be good

dv the only one to go for is the forge 007p recirc

look in readers rides section for pics of lcrs, theres thousands

welcome aswell

 

[stpete]

Nice car, nice colour! Do a search for OVNI or yellow fading, it well documented but the low down is, Seat didnt use enough UV protection in the clearcoat on the metal panels so it fades with sun. Sorry to give bad news, a good polish and wax can help though! I cant say there is one "best" DV but it does need to be a recirc type, a lot on here use Forge 007 very good valve and as a member you get 10% off at Forge, if you really need noise have a look at Forge split-R its one of the few that make noise and doesnt give faults! Exhaust best two Miltek and Piper , cheaper option Blueflame. Again have a search, the Leon FAQ is very good!! Lastly welcome, have fun!!

 

[kylestyle09]

Hi stpete, what do you use to restore colour on yours?

Is ebay the best place for these Forge DV's?

 

[stpete]

Sorry mate I dont, sold the yellow one got a black one (Faster ), didnt bother with piccy!!!

 

[james walker]

no forge or for sale section on here is the best place for 007p

 

[stpete]

Forge are a forum sponsor so they have there own section on here!

 

[kylestyle09]

Are these the ones though buddy?

Well they're on ebay, the forge ones you mention for 105.00?

Won't let me post links

 

[james walker]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORGE-FMCL007...14&_trkparms=72:1689|66:2|65:12|39:2|240:1318

good price, free delivery also

 

[kylestyle09]

Nice, that doesn't cause problems does it? Like flat spots etc? Seena description for one for 105 quid, and it said it wont cause any problems with the car. Is that one the same?

 

[kylestyle09]

"These valves are available in silver only. They give no audible noise, and are a real 'stealth' improvement, often gaining you 4-5bhp. They are a straight replacement and therefore very easy to fit, and also rated upto 60 psi of boost. If you have had your car remapped and your still running the standard valve, you may be losing 10-20bhp!!! "

It says they make no noise, but I want noise lol

 

[james walker]

fit a 007p and an open cone induction kit and you will get an audible whoosh, dont want it too loud as itll sound chavvy, you wont get a cossy whoosh on the vag engine

they will cause no problems and will eliminate flat spots due to standard dv collapsing under higher boost

 

[kylestyle09]

Just bought one mate, easy to fit?

 

[james walker]

yep, there is a guide somewhere, i fitted mine in 5 mins, very easy stand by ill find the guide for you

 

[Cupra Ross]

"These valves are available in silver only. They give no audible noise, and are a real 'stealth' improvement, often gaining you 4-5bhp. They are a straight replacement and therefore very easy to fit, and also rated upto 60 psi of boost. If you have had your car remapped and your still running the standard valve, you may be losing 10-20bhp!!! "

It says they make no noise, but I want noise lol

The noise you want comes from an atmospheric dump valve, you can't fit one to your car as all the charge air is metered. If you fitted one, the ECU would interpret it as a boost leak and would not be very happy.

As suggested, if you want the dump sound, get a Forge 007 and an induction kit. It'll never sound like the dump from a Jap turbo but you'll still hear it.

Nice colour BTW!

 

[james walker]

http://www.forgemotorsport.com/valve.pdf

 

[Ronin225]

If your cupra R is a 52 plate it should be a 210 model not a 225.
There is a guide to differences for you to check if you want in the FAQ section

 

[justsean]

If your cupra R is a 52 plate it should be a 210 model not a 225.
There is a guide to differences for you to check if you want in the FAQ section

indeed, the 225 is minimum 53 plate (ran from 1 Oct 2003 -30 Sep 2005) so a 52 plate can only be a 210 model

 

[james walker]

either way the valve is 1.8t fitment so makes no odds

 

[HallycupraR]

HI dude where you from not long ago i got a exhaust fitted alot nicer deep tone with few burbels i love it slightly larger than the standerd oval but looks mint