Modifying the Cupra - Not to an extreme!

[richicupra]

TTRS brembos will not only stop the car quicker more consistently and have more feel,they reduce your unsparing weight by around 15kg

Stop more consistently maybe, but not quicker. You are limited by the grip of the tyres.

 

[markrich]

Don't see the point in paying X amount of money for a lsd and fitting on say a stage 1 cupra when for a small amount decent rubber anti roll bars and springs would do the job, yes it's impressive but better in big power and more beneficial

what do you call big power ?

 

[markrich]

you will not be buying a wavtrac or quaife diff for £500-£600 more like £850 then you need diff bolts 2 new bearings good oil then fitting

 

[lajohnz]

Stop more consistently maybe, but not quicker. You are limited by the grip of the tyres.

as harsh as the initial bite is on the oe single piston sliding caliper it's not backed up with any real stopping power, back to back test them for yourself ,you'll be on the brakes sooner and for longer compared to the Brembo setup

1piston vs 4 piston now that is physics

 

[lajohnz]

I've owned and driven cars with LSD fitted. Great for the racetrack, not necessary for the daily drive. Money better spent elsewhere.

Not tootling around town no, but then why would we modify at all if that was the case.surely if all we are doing is daily driving then why would you lower a car and fit stiffer arbs because all that will do is make the car more uncomfortable ,

Effectively you lower to reduce centre of gravity and fit stiffer arbs to reduce roll when cornering, I'm not saying don't fit them but certainly don't dismiss a magical bit of kit like a LSD

An LSD will help you pull out of a T-junction quicker and with less fuss not not,

 

[richicupra]

as harsh as the initial bite is on the oe single piston sliding caliper it's not backed up with any real stopping power, back to back test them for yourself ,you'll be on the brakes sooner and for longer compared to the Brembo setup

1piston vs 4 piston now that is physics

Tyre grip is the limiting factor. That is physics.

 

[Cupra_Chris]

Haha absolutely! Yeah I would matey - just a nice little touch IMO.

Heh Supercopa is going back in the next few weeks as the old boy is picking up his Cupra 290 to be honest! I'm in the trade so managed to get him a good price on one We were looking into a stage 1 remap on the Supercopa but it never came to anything really. She's served us well but time to move on!

We were torn between the Nevada White and Midnight Black but gone for the latter as its' just a bit more stealthy and low key. If I had the balls I'd have one in white with the orange line kit on it but I'd be worried it'd attract the wrong attention or I'd get bored with it - or both!

Spec we've gone for is: Manual 290, Black paint, 19" Multi Spokes and SEAT sound system. VERY excited!

Is that the 65 play / 2016 model?

Cant lose with a black car, although im sure both black and white show dirt just as bad! Often end up washing the car every week haha!

I found it pretty annoying Seat didnt got with the Stock AWD that both VW and Audi use. Definitely would benefit the car massively! Either way sounds like you got a beast!

 

[Cupra_Chris]

Not tootling around town no, but then why would we modify at all if that was the case.surely if all we are doing is daily driving then why would you lower a car and fit stiffer arbs because all that will do is make the car more uncomfortable ,

Effectively you lower to reduce centre of gravity and fit stiffer arbs to reduce roll when cornering, I'm not saying don't fit them but certainly don't dismiss a magical bit of kit like a LSD

An LSD will help you pull out of a T-junction quicker and with less fuss not not,

I think all in all its likely to not end up being a cheap mod with the addition of uprated springs/Shocks and potentially better tyres!

If I were to track it (unlikely wouldnt want to smash it up!) then an LSD sounds a lot more beneficial.

Appreciate the knowledge though! (That includes you Richi!)

 

[Unit9]

Exactly my point I was trying to make

 

[JJ-Griff]

Is that the 65 play / 2016 model?

Cant lose with a black car, although im sure both black and white show dirt just as bad! Often end up washing the car every week haha!

I found it pretty annoying Seat didnt got with the Stock AWD that both VW and Audi use. Definitely would benefit the car massively! Either way sounds like you got a beast!

Aye it's a MY16... unsure of whether it'll be a 65 plate or 16 but personally I'd like a 16 plate.. the old boy doesn't seem to mind and it's his car at the end of the day! Should be on our soil in the next 3 weeks or so as we got confirmation the car is built awaiting shipment so getting excited now... cheers!

Hmm can't say I really mind in honesty... keeping it FWD just keeps with the typical hot hatch layout as well as the fact ours is manual it should be a right hoot... I've never loved the DSG system and tbh I'd miss changing gear the old skool way!

 

[Cupra_Chris]

Aye it's a MY16... unsure of whether it'll be a 65 plate or 16 but personally I'd like a 16 plate.. the old boy doesn't seem to mind and it's his car at the end of the day! Should be on our soil in the next 3 weeks or so as we got confirmation the car is built awaiting shipment so getting excited now... cheers!

Hmm can't say I really mind in honesty... keeping it FWD just keeps with the typical hot hatch layout as well as the fact ours is manual it should be a right hoot... I've never loved the DSG system and tbh I'd miss changing gear the old skool way!

I dont think its the plate that matters! haha

I do agree with the FWD for a hatch but when it comes to modding you want to be able to put the power down. I havent heard great things about the DSG, think ill stick to good old fashioned manual!

Let me know how it goes when it turns up!

 

[Cupra_Chris]

Update:

Finally took some pictures of my interior...





Torque App works a dream and I have bluetooth and Sat nav also! (Which for my model is a needed upgrade!)

 

[Cupra_Chris]

So another fault has come about with my very high maintenance car
Steering rack needs to be replaced so going to do that and then im looking to sell the car.

Theres only so much money I can put into it before I need to stop!

 

[Craigb]

That's bad news mate

 

[Cupra_Chris]

Update:
I havent posted for a little while and thought i'd give an update.

After a lot of umming and arring ive decided to keep the Cupra (spent so much time and money sorting the poor thing would be a shame to see it go)

Fitted some smoked side indicators - which look loads better!
Changed my cam follower (had no idea when this was last done but it wasnt in bad shape so happy with that!)
Fitted a stubby ariel as they look a whole heap better!
With my cam follower purchase decided to get a Seat sport plate surround which looks nice IMO.

Got a busy month for the car this month though:
Got the steering rack booked in got it a bit cheaper with lower cost labour from some good friends at my local garage!

Booked in for the rust to be treated and re-sprayed on my rear arches and finally gonna get the alloys done - Decided to go Gloss black!

Literally like a kid at xmas waiting for it to be done.

Also going to re-spray the Engine cover and Steering wheel insert as seen on one of the readers rides and it looked awesome!

 

[Cupra_Chris]

Another Update:

Got the cupra back on Friday and its looks so much better.
All the rust is gone and the alloys work really well with the car

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Just need to change the brake pads today then im good for a while (hopefully!)