Viper's 2016 Cupra ST 290 Black

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Hi all,

Just starting a post to document the cars journey from factory standard to wherever it gets to...

(due to forum rules I won't be posting any "how I did this" information as that may reveal my occupation)

Bought from a Seat main dealer in Bristol, I bought it without seeing any pics until a day before I was due to go and collect, thankfully lady luck was on my side and she was a beaut!

(pic sent from the dealer)

After collecting, I was so surprised at how much fun it is to drive!

I didn't actually plan to buy a Leon let alone a Cupra so I wasn't sure on the plans but quickly started to form a plan.

Dash Cam install was a must so tackled that first... Thinkware T700 4G camera F&R

Exploding bag removal...

Swapped out the gaping hole for a flapped hole...

More to follow......

 

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I am a huge audio nerd so sound proofing was always going to be an early addition...

Need to finish it off but this is a good start...

Found this out, I really should RTFM LOL

Oil service along with adding a powerflex bush to help reduce the awful wheel hop...

Next up... Clutch delay valve mod...

While I'm there, Ramair intake and Turbo Muffler delete...

I wanted my drinks to survive the 1000 degree heat so added cooled glovebox...

mmmmmore to follow....

 

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So the latest stuff to happen... Not much really.

I wanted to get a baseline readout of the car as it is power wise before adding too many engine/performance mods so I can see how each mod impacts the car.

Yeah I know, having the car mapped will yield more from the changes but it's good to know where you start from.

13bhp and 48ft/lb above factory specs... I'll take that!

If I get that from a simple open air intake, turbo muffler delete and running it on Super Unleaded then that's a great result and a good starting point.