MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: dave23 on April 28, 2013, 06:27:15 pm
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Hi guys,
Some shots of my 2008 Cupra K1.
Bought in May 2012, 2nd owner, with 26k on the clock.
Usual Spec: 2.0TFSI, SeatSport exhaust, SeatSport seats, dual zone climate control, cruise control, bluetooth, auto lights and wipers, sunroof, 18inch 'orion' wheels and so on!
What i've done:
Full service @ 30k miles- sparks, filters etc.
'Facelift' rear wiper
Pagid brake pads all round.
Revo Panel filter
Revo Stage 1 re-map, sitting at 300 bhp/300ftibs @3000rpm :grin:
Plans:
Adding Audi S3 intercooler
Front splitter
THS Gearbox & engine mounts
Revo intake
Kw Coilovers
Eibach rear anti roll bar
Pagid brake discs (will possibly add these when she's serviced next year)
Milltek cat-back (plan to take the centre exhaust silencer off as a temporary measure)
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Thanks for looking.
Comments/suggestions welcome.
Dave
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Sort out that ride height!! :happy2:
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As Matt says....Coil overs or just springs will make a BIG difference :happy2:
Nice K1 btw :wink:
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Some shots of the last big clean:
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Arches cleaned down with Autogylm engine cleaner, rinsed with the PW and sealed with some meguiars protectant. Wheels cleaned with Mequiars hotrims and sealed with Autoglym sealant.
Brush in and around the badges:
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Before and after of the exhaust, buffed with Meguiars metal cleaner:
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Interior:
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I know, i know, still need to sort that awful stereo set up!
Engine- cleaned and dressed with Meguairs:
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There's a few small scuffs that need sorted on the bodywork.
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Sort out that ride height!! :happy2:
I quite like it as it is...
Any suggestions? It will probably rape my insurance, i'm only 23! lol
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As Matt says....Coil overs or just springs will make a BIG difference :happy2:
Nice K1 btw :wink:
Handling or looks wise?
I was looking at some kw coilovers, but they're a bit pricey for me at the moment!
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Sort out that ride height!! :happy2:
I quite like it as it is...
Any suggestions? It will probably rape my insurance, i'm only 23! lol
Sorry matey, I didn't mean for my comment to seem as rude as it did! :ashamed:
I always find that the Leons look like they're on stilts with the stock springs. :sad1:
A lot of people run them on Eibach Sportline springs which nice a nice stance and also don't handle too badly either. They shouldn't alter your insurance too much either, nothing like what your remap will have. :happy2:
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As Matt says....Coil overs or just springs will make a BIG difference :happy2:
Nice K1 btw :wink:
Carlo, do you have a pic handy of mine that'll show Dave what a K1 with altered suspension looks like matey? :party:
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Haha, don't worry mate, it didn't sound rude!
I'll take a look at the Eibachs, never thought of them in truth!
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Cool mate, I'll try to dig out a pic of mine on the Eibach's for you to see. :happy2:
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Cool mate, I'll try to dig out a pic of mine on the Eibach's for you to see. :happy2:
Thanks man, appreciate it.
Been following your thread over on seatcupra.net. Looks like a bit of a weapon!
Are these the springs you meant?
http://www.awesomegti.com/car/seat/leon1p/seat-leon-mk2-eibach-sportline-kit-71386
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Cool mate, I'll try to dig out a pic of mine on the Eibach's for you to see. :happy2:
Thanks man, appreciate it.
Been following your thread over on seatcupra.net. Looks like a bit of a weapon!
Are these the springs you meant?
http://www.awesomegti.com/car/seat/leon1p/seat-leon-mk2-eibach-sportline-kit-71386
Ha, cheers matey! :drinking:
Yeah those are the ones. They are pretty good actually but don't forget you'll need a full wheel alignment after fitting them. :smiley:
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[/quote]Ha, cheers matey! :drinking:
Yeah those are the ones. They are pretty good actually but don't forget you'll need a full wheel alignment after fitting them. :smiley:
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Haha, something else I didn't know!
Would you go for springs first before mounts etc? Wanting to tighten up the handling a tad!
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Tbh mate, if you want to do them both then I'd do them at the same time as you'll need an alignment after altering anything to do with the suspension! :laugh:
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Tbh mate, if you want to do them both then I'd do them at the same time as you'll need an alignment after altering anything to do with the suspension! :laugh:
Yeah, had looked at getting the WALK kit and mounts done in one, with possibly a rear ARB at a later date.
Might have to throw the springs or some coilovers in too then!
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Tbh mate, if you want to do them both then I'd do them at the same time as you'll need an alignment after altering anything to do with the suspension! :laugh:
Yeah, had looked at getting the WALK kit and mounts done in one, with possibly a rear ARB at a later date.
Might have to throw the springs or some coilovers in too then!
Cool matey, all good stuff! :congrats: You'll notice a difference trust me. One thing I would say is that if you do Polybush the car it will be a much harsher ride! :scared:
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Thanks for the advice :happy2:
Looks like i'm going to get coilovers first, then add the mounts at a later date and eventually a rear ARB.
Have you heard of anyone removing the centre exhaust silencer on their k1's? A mate of mine has a Clio 197 with the centre box removed and sounds just like a resonated milltek!
Here's hoping I win the lottery lol
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My old K1 on H&R springs.
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Thanks for the advice :happy2:
Looks like i'm going to get coilovers first, then add the mounts at a later date and eventually a rear ARB.
Have you heard of anyone removing the centre exhaust silencer on their k1's? A mate of mine has a Clio 197 with the centre box removed and sounds just like a resonated milltek!
Here's hoping I win the lottery lol
Ahh, good man. I would've suggested you did the Coilovers first but you said something about not spending that much! :wink: The two mods that I'd do first if I was doing it all again would be Coilovers then LSD, they totally transform the car. I'm running on the Bilstein B16's and I love them.
About the exhaust mate, sorry but I dint have a clue! :innocent:
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My old K1 on H&R springs.
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Sits quite well like that!
Ahh, good man. I would've suggested you did the Coilovers first but you said something about not spending that much! :wink: The two mods that I'd do first if I was doing it all again would be Coilovers then LSD, they totally transform the car. I'm running on the Bilstein B16's and I love them.
About the exhaust mate, sorry but I dint have a clue! :innocent:
Yeah, I hadn't planned on that, but I figure if I cut out the cost of the anti-lift kit, mounts and ARB, the difference in price wouldn't be that much!
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Don't fit a milltek catback. Stock k1 backbox sounds much better. Just get a downpipe instead.
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Don't fit a milltek catback. Stock k1 backbox sounds much better. Just get a downpipe instead.
There's not much noise from the backbox as it, just a woosh as I change gear lol.
Would like some crackle and pops, but nothing over the top. That's why i was thinking of removing the centre box
I'll have a look at the downpipes.
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Don't fit a milltek catback. Stock k1 backbox sounds much better. Just get a downpipe instead.
Each to their own I suppose, personally I hated the sound of the Standard K1 exhaust. :sad1:
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Don't fit a milltek catback. Stock k1 backbox sounds much better. Just get a downpipe instead.
Each to their own I suppose, personally I hated the sound of the Standard K1 exhaust. :sad1:
I wouldn't say I hate it, there's just nothing to it, apart from the slight woosh you get lol
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Might be getting a BCS exhaust system now :innocent:
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Might be getting a BCS exhaust system now :innocent:
Good Lad :happy2:
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Might be getting a BCS exhaust system now :innocent:
Good Lad :happy2:
Good systems then? lol
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Ohh I do like these, nice work on the wash :happy2:
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Ohh I do like these, nice work on the wash :happy2:
Thanks mate!
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Not much to show at the minute. Bought some new tyres (michelin PS3's), new brake discs (Pagid) and i've ordered THS engine & gearbox mounts, revo lower engine mount & PCV fix along with superpro anti-lift bushes.
Will fire up a few pictures when that's all fitted.
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Cool mate, I'll try to dig out a pic of mine on the Eibach's for you to see. :happy2:
Thanks man, appreciate it.
Been following your thread over on seatcupra.net. Looks like a bit of a weapon!
Are these the springs you meant?
http://www.awesomegti.com/car/seat/leon1p/seat-leon-mk2-eibach-sportline-kit-71386
Ha, cheers matey! :drinking:
Yeah those are the ones. They are pretty good actually but don't forget you'll need a full wheel alignment after fitting them. :smiley:
I got coilovers fitters few months back so I need a 4 wheel alighnment right? Any idea on the cost of this? Thanks :)
Btw love the k1 looks great
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I'd go for a milltek tb system mate, I've got the de-cat down pipe on mine and it sounds awesome!
I always get comments on how well it sounds,
Defo sort that ride height out tho :happy2:
Nice car btw :smiley:
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must say i LOVE the white k1's
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Cheers for the comments guys!
Bit of an update; S3 intercooler fitted:
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Difference in core size between OEM (rear) and the S3 part:
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Back together again:
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Took about 4.5 hours from start to finish. Biggest job was removing the bugger of a bumper! Thoughts? Well, nothing overly noticeable power wise, except i'm getting a bit of clutch slip now, but I know the cooler will help keep everything healthy :smiley:
Creation motorsport stainless steel footrest:
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And now onto a bit of a problem. A loud whine has developed in the engine in 1st-3rd gears. Had it assessed by 2 separate mechanics and it looks like it's a gearbox bearing, so not going to be a cheap fix. While i'm at it, i plan to add a Sachs organic clutch (with a torque rating of 400 lbsft) in preparation for stage 2 next year. Also hoping to get a set of Eibach sportlines fitted, along with silicone boost hoses, Rev 'D' diverter valve, 13mm rear and 8mm front spacers. That lot depends on how much the gearbox fix is going to be!
Apart from that, the next big lot of mods will hopefully happen early next year with a Revo intake, HPFP, full non res BCS exhaust system, Stage 2 and eventually KW coilovers.
Dave
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You noticed any improvements with the s3 cooler in this heat? Think mine on standard cooler is holding back a bit.
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Is this hot weather helping to show up any difference with the intercooler?
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Do you think it would be beneficial to remove/move the numberplate? It must block the IC a fair bit.
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Do you think it would be beneficial to remove/move the numberplate? It must block the IC a fair bit.
Number plate blocks bugger all matey as the front spoiler is almost the same shape behind the plate anyway. Better off removing the a/c condenser core as that sits directly in front of the i/c! :happy2:
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Do you think it would be beneficial to remove/move the numberplate? It must block the IC a fair bit.
Number plate blocks bugger all matey as the front spoiler is almost the same shape behind the plate anyway. Better off removing the a/c condenser core as that sits directly in front of the i/c! :happy2:
The plate will still block air to the cooler though. Not sure why you'd increase the size of the cooler then block any of it, unnecessarily.
The plate looks awful too, but that's very much a personal preference. Hope the OP doesn't take offence - none meant :smiley:
That said, the car generally looks ace. After owning a white Cupra with black wheels I still have a soft spot for them. Absolutely fantastic cars for the money.
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nice motor bud, ive got full blueflame on my k1 and had a lot of comments about how nice it sounds compared to miltek.. my friend has miltek and after hearing mine hes thinking of getting blueflame now instead!
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Put alot of work in
Sick car!! :congrats:
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Looks amazing on the out but I just can't do Leon interiors, had bad memories :(
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Looking good mate, how much were those pedals?