ND-Photo.nl 's - Seat Leon ST Cupra 280

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The original brake booster hose was cut for providing vacuum for the cutout valve, but I bought a brand new second hand item. I don't like when critical hoses are cut...

I swapped over the MAP sensor for this hose from my car, as I have no idea how old this MAP sensor is. I also replaced the green O-ring for a brand new green nitril O-ring.

Partnr: 5Q0612041AR

 

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Not too long ago, I stepped in the dirty Cupra and shot some pics in the cold weather. Quote happy how it looks now, but I think I will do something else with the exhaust tips

 

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Lets not forget the front

 

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And some side profile to top if off

 

[Michael_LeonV]

@Michael_LeonV Let me know which gauge you picked

Struggling to find one atm, as do not need it visible all the time, but looking at something like this one

PSI Turbo Boost Digital Meter Auto Gauge For Skyline WRX Evo MPS GTR STI XR6 FPV | eBay

The install on this gauge is very simple. Finally you just need to connect the red wire to 12 Volts +(positive) Accessory and the blue wire to 12 Volts -(negative) or the vehicle chasis for ground. Boost Gauge.

www.ebay.com.au

that I can then connect and have it in the centre console, and place it somewhere visible when desired, as there isn't really the dash space to mount a 2" guage.

 

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Created the first of many more how-to videos for the Seat Leon 5F

 

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I can highly recommend buying a battery monitor. I forgot to create a screenshot for the old EFB battery, but I can tell you it made a big difference.

I bought this one: https://www.amazon.nl/-/en/Battery-Guard-Bluetooth-monitoring-temperature-notification/dp/B00ZETXNAQ

 

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In the meantime I tried 2 other standalone vacuum pumps for the cutout valve, but both did not work correctly So I decided to re-use the vacuum solenoid which was already in the car, but with some changes:

- Used black heavyduty / reinforced vacuum hose for the cutout valve, instead of cheap blue silicone hose
- Tapped vacuum from the turbo boost gauge line, instead of the brake booster hose
- Incorporated a one way check valve to prevent boost leaks, instead of not using a check valve
- Connected the solenoid to a switched 12v in the fusebox under the bonnet, instead of directly on the car battery

 

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Bought a new oil cap with 2 seals, but I didnt get the red seal to fit. The upper green seal fits, no issues. And it has the Castrol logo, even though I haven't been using Castrol for a long time

 

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Added a little heat management to the fuel feed hose. Unfortunately, I'm not very happy with the fitment, so I will have to see what I will do in the future. As petrol also cools, I wanted to help a little as the feed hose runs directly over the hot engine.

Most of the wrap isnt even visible. Its quite thick layered and has velcro at the edge for easy attachment.

On the right side of the HPFP you can also see the check valve for the vacuum solenoid (picture 2 & 3)

 

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As I mentioned before, I wasn't totally satisfied with the oval tips. So I went ahead and took a little gamble on 2x round 101mm exhaust tips I was inspired by the Golf MK8 GTI and they worked out great!

Fisting test approved

They are massive

Quality is nice, but not perfect. But at this price point, I am not complaining at all

51mm inner diameter for the inlet side (ID)

99mm inner diameter for the exhaust side (ID)

About 17cm in total length

 

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First fitment YESSSS

This looks way more aggressive and "in your face" compared to the ovals. The ovals look more stylish, but that is not the look I was going for.

What a difference

 

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This was more or less me, after fitment

The inside of the tips need to become black. That will happen in time with carbon soot, no worries there

I think it will look even better/more aggressive with the Rieger Tuning diffuser

Looks even better in daylight hehe

 

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Have a good weekend y'all!

 

[Mo_86]

Any sound videos?

 

[nd-photo.nl]

@Mo_86 No not yet, I will shoot something soon. The weather is slowly becoming better, so no more excuses haha