Matts leon cupra r - the start of the moding!

[X MA7T]

The discs are here! There massive and are in nearly new condition. im taking them down to get the hubs done today. This should take about a week if there not too busy then i need to find a place that anodises.
The ruler is in inches.

 

[Willie]

What size are the discs then?
If there for the Brembo calliper they cannot be bigger then 330mm x 28mm as they won't fit.
You might also need a spacer to space out the callipers a bit.
These look very like my Badger 5 ones. If you have a set of vernier callipers measure the thickness to see what you have left

 

[X MA7T]

there 355mm so ill be making some spacers for the calipers and also get some longer ht bolts. they are 28mm think, ive offerd them up and they fit nicly. Disc bells still being made.

 

[X MA7T]

some temp wheels on atm that i didnt think looked that bad. Shame there not in better con.

Mine are going black. On sat i started rubbing down, there not in bad condition so they didnt take too long.

Sunday i took them to a friend who has a sprayshop. Thort i better leave it to some who knows, it always runs when i paint.
First coat.

Then 2 coats of black and lacquer that he added a perlesent blue into. It just catches in the sun, not in ya face stuff.

Cant wait to get them on but im leaving them a week to go off so hopefully the tyre man doesnt scratch them.

 

[Willie]

there 355mm so ill be making some spacers for the calipers and also get some longer ht bolts. they are 28mm think, ive offerd them up and they fit nicly. Disc bells still being made.

Will be good to hear how you do this

 

[speedinsaxo]

Will be good to hear how you do this

Same.... I will prob. need some new brakes at 60k miles after the 330mm badger ones - the grooves are almost gone.

355mm sounds VERY tasty

 

[Willie]

Same.... I will prob. need some new brakes at 60k miles after the 330mm badger ones - the grooves are almost gone.

355mm sounds VERY tasty

AFAIK the 355mm x 32mm is the big red Porsche size. these would be the only upgrade I would go for but still interested in these too

How long have these discs lasted you speedinsaxo?

 

[speedinsaxo]

Hummm, only about 18 months and 20,000 miles I think.

 

[Willie]

Hummm, only about 18 months and 20,000 miles I think.

Fair enough, thats what I've been getting other set ups

 

[X MA7T]

Here they are then, almost ready to go on, all thats needed are longer ht caliper bolts. Nearly there!

 

[Lodgey180]

they look HUGE ..

 

[cap r 225]

they look ace! i'm hooked already, sounds like a great project this. you have some very usefull friends too by the sounds off it.
What are them temp wheels you were using mate i like the look?

 

[X MA7T]

Yeh lots of people love em! I borrowed the off of my mate, the came on his subaru wrx. Needed mega wheel spacers lol. Black ones are back on now ill get some pics up.

 

[X MA7T]

There on now, have been for about a week. Massive improvment, alot smoother aswell as looking **** hot!

Sorry for crap iphone pics.
Now making the calipers look as good so had them shot blast today.

 

[X MA7T]

Painted and on. Alot brighter red like the new renault bembo`s with black lettering. Stand out alot more.

 

[richybigman]

Looks good, have you got an overall picture of the car with the newly coloured wheels?

 

[X MA7T]

Yeh i have now. Ive been waiting for a chance to wash it, hopefully all the rains stoped now!





Done loads of bits over the last weeks, Bumper respray, Discs and calipers, Blueflame cat back, New splitter, wheel bearings, service and a Pace FMIC.

The intercooler has reduced turbo lag! Realy impressed with it!

 

[turbo009]

very shiny and my favourite colour

 

[Willie]

Car looking very good mate.
Looks like about 25mm drop like mine. Hows the handling?
Hows the braking going?

 

[D.K]

How much did you pay for the FMIC ???