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Re: AndrewJB's MK2 Leon Cupra R "die gelbe Baron" APR Stage 2+ (Quaife LSD time)
« Reply #195 on: December 15, 2013, 12:21:33 pm »
As promised a few more photo's and some details of the products used

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Krystal Kleen Detail Brake Away wheel cleaner & Blizzard Snow foam in action:



Clay shots:
Roof:


Rear Bumper:



Car-Skin Winning Formulas Deep Clean used to cleanse the paint and allow wax/sealant to bond:



Collinite 476s wax was then applied


All exterior glass was cleaned with IPA wipedown and sealed with Gtechniq G5


Wheels cleaned with IPA wipedown and sealed with Chemical Guys UK Wheel Guard


All finished
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Re: AndrewJB's MK2 Leon Cupra R "die gelbe Baron" APR Stage 2+ (Quaife LSD time)
« Reply #196 on: December 26, 2013, 05:36:10 pm »
One of the things the MK2 ( and MK3 I think) is missing is gas bonnet struts so I've done this today.


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The SEAT touch up paint is quite "off" with the colour but hopefully it will get dirty and blend in



Just waiting on a gas strut now
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Re: AndrewJB's MK2 Leon Cupra R "die gelbe Baron" APR Stage 2+ (Quaife LSD time)
« Reply #197 on: December 26, 2013, 06:52:32 pm »
Love this car Andy! Luke has done a real nice job on the paint too! I saw the pics on his FB page the other day.

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« Reply #198 on: December 28, 2013, 02:25:02 pm »
Thanks Al I wasn't loving it last night Ecu corrupted somehow luckily VRS Northampton managed to recover it and put APR back on

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« Reply #199 on: December 28, 2013, 04:48:19 pm »
Thanks Al I wasn't loving it last night Ecu corrupted somehow luckily VRS Northampton managed to recover it and put APR back on

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Holy crap matey, very scary! What the hell happened to cause that?

Really glad to hear you got it sorted out though in the end! :)


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« Reply #200 on: December 28, 2013, 08:39:35 pm »
Nobody knows but Keith spent a few hours on Facebook Chat trying to offer troubleshooting and then APR dealer VRS Northampton sorted it for me.

So Yeh still very happy with APR :)

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« Reply #201 on: December 29, 2013, 09:27:25 am »
Nobody knows but Keith spent a few hours on Facebook Chat trying to offer troubleshooting and then APR dealer VRS Northampton sorted it for me.

So Yeh still very happy with APR :)

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Wow, scary times matey!

Like I said, really glad to hear your all sorted out and still happy. Would you recommend VRS Northampton then?


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Thanks Al I wasn't loving it last night Ecu corrupted somehow luckily VRS Northampton managed to recover it and put APR back on

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What happened Andrew? What were the symptoms? I am genuinely VERY interested.

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« Reply #204 on: January 03, 2014, 11:02:05 pm »
Basically I switched From 95 to 99 and then it flashed up ESP fault on screen,  then it wouldn't start..  Reset the battery and it would start..  Turn it off and it wouldn't start again.

Really not sure what caused it.

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Very, very nice looking car! :congrats:
The exterior look changes are subtle and they really suit the car. The wheels, brakes, splitter, tail lights, even the APR branding on the sides come togheter realy nicely.
About the performance mods I have one question: why did you only buy spings and not a complete coilover suspension?

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Because the springs were one of the very first things that I did, my insurance was modified insurance so I had to do it very quickly.
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Gas struts installed








Managed to trap my hand in it already haha.


Car is going in soon for new rear brakes (OEM pads and discs) and a REVO ceramic intake
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That looks so much better, I don't know why they were never fitted as standard.  :stupid:
Did you make the kit up yourself?

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Nah a guy made me the plates, I bought the ball ends and strut
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