Mashburns Flash Red LCR *Now ready for stage 2!*

[Willie]

After reading good things about the CG Lock i thought i buy one in preperation for my trip to the Nurburgring.

Your retainer clip isn't on fully, pull back the spring loaded lever and push the clip on further.

Also got sick of my old worn gearknob and so bought Hartys old one with absolutely no wear at all! Looks brand new, cheers Harty!

You can refurb this old one to look as good as new, the top gear selector plate is only stuck on.
Prise this off, carefully, then the worn bit is screwed on underneath this, back off the screw then you'll have the worn piece in your hand to paint

 

[George 3G]

Heard good things about this place mate:

http://www.biggred.co.uk/

Liking the car, wheel colour looks spot on too. You got a link to your photobucket album or similar so I can have a browse please?

Thanks

 

[filbro]

love the engine bay - makes me want to sort mine out to that standard!

 

[Mashburn]

You can refurb this old one to look as good as new, the top gear selector plate is only stuck on.
Prise this off, carefully, then the worn bit is screwed on underneath this, back off the screw then you'll have the worn piece in your hand to paint

I threw it out mate. The leather was all worn and nasty anyway.

 

[Mashburn]

Heard good things about this place mate:

http://www.biggred.co.uk/

Liking the car, wheel colour looks spot on too. You got a link to your photobucket album or similar so I can have a browse please?

Thanks

Thanks George. No photobucket account, i just link them all from my facebook page.
All the pics i have are in this thread anyway.

 

[Mashburn]

love the engine bay - makes me want to sort mine out to that standard!

Cheers Filbro. I wasnt really going to bother with the engine bay but after seeing some nice ones on here i staretd to buy things a bit at a time, and im pleased ive done it now!

 

[turbo009]

Your engine bay looks nice on the pictures,but after seeing it for real it's amazing how it stands out!

What you buying next Lee?

 

[Mashburn]

Your engine bay looks nice on the pictures,but after seeing it for real it's amazing how it stands out!

What you buying next Lee?

Thanks mate.

Not too sure at the mo as just had to buy boring things like wheels bearings and rear discs/pads.

Downpipe and cat will prob be next, just not sure when.

 

[Mashburn]

Heard good things about this place mate:

http://www.biggred.co.uk/

Just had a look on this site, good stuff.....seems like its just what i would need. But yellow is not one of the stated finishes that they do.

Might still enquire at some time though.

 

[George 3G]

Can't see why they wouldn't do it? Would be nice to have the calipers recon'd at the same time too.

Must be other places that do it, maybe more local too

 

[Mashburn]

A minor updated......

Decided to take the manky carpet off the bonnet and give it a quick scrub/polish!
I used soapy water, Megs Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner then some Auto Glym SRP.

Pretty pleased with it and it compliments the bay nicely.

 

[George 3G]

Looks good, leaving it off?

 

[Mashburn]

Yeh definately, looks loads tidier without it!

 

[cap r 225]

I was supprised how you can actually hear the engine sucking more without this.

 

[turbo009]

Think this was the first thing i did when i bought my Leon. I was impressed how much i could here the d/v and turbo noise

Looks very clean tho

 

[Mashburn]

Update time!!......Fitted a Blueflame downpipe and 200 cell sports cat today, to go with my BF catback that a fitted a couple of months ago. What an absolute PITA it was to do...but 100% definately worth!

At low revs it sounds nice and quiet....boot it and it sounds lovely! Its not a horrible loud chavvy sound but just a nice sounding roar. The car now sounds as good as it looks!

Also fitted new rear discs and pads today. Didnt bother uprating them as i dont think theres much point on the rears.

 

[George 3G]

Good to hear . Would ask for photos but it's pretty pointless on a DP lol

 

[Mashburn]

Just for you.....

I suppose a sound clip would be more appropriate though really! I'll maybe sort one in a week or 2.

 

[George 3G]

Noice!

I can't decide whether to go for 100 Cell Cat or Decat when I order my BF system

 

[Mashburn]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAgEKMp98D4

Its not my car but its a full BF system and exactly how mine sounds.