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Mk2 Leon Cupra to Mk5 gti
« on: January 24, 2013, 07:09:48 pm »
Im looking to sell my mk2 cupra (was 340hp stage 2 now back to standard) and looking to buy a mk5 golf gti. What are things to look out for etc. And are the build quality that much better in a golf? Cheers :happy2:
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Re: Mk2 Leon Cupra to Mk5 gti
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2013, 07:17:41 pm »
If you want similar power then as you probably know it's the K04 Ed.30 you will be after.  I doubt there will be much difference in build quality, perhaps a slight adv. to the Golf... the centre console is a nicer area in the Golf if I remember the Seat.  Other than being a strange move... I'm sure you'll have all the same experiences with teh Golf as the Leon... same engine, brakes, exhast etc.  I'm sure I will be corrected....
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Re: Mk2 Leon Cupra to Mk5 gti
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2013, 07:24:40 pm »
My bro-in-law has a Cupra R & my wife has an Altea - the SEAT's definitely lack in the cabin compared to the VW.

Retrfitting a glovebox light was a mod in the Altea  :laugh:

You'll miss the bigger brakes coming from a Cupra. Hardware wise, it's pretty much the same.

One thing you want to look out for in older GTI's is wing rust - look for bubbling in the dead centre of the lip of the front wings. This is my second mk5 to get a warranty repair over this.
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Re: Mk2 Leon Cupra to Mk5 gti
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2013, 07:33:31 pm »
ok cheers guys! the seat is very plasticy inside so a bit more leather etc would be nice!
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Re: Mk2 Leon Cupra to Mk5 gti
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2013, 07:34:04 pm »
its only the ed 30 that has the same spec as the cupra tho if im right?
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Re: Mk2 Leon Cupra to Mk5 gti
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2013, 07:38:46 pm »
Same cam follower issue no doubt.
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Re: Mk2 Leon Cupra to Mk5 gti
« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2013, 07:43:58 pm »
yea i think they do. any other opinions on the change??
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Re: Mk2 Leon Cupra to Mk5 gti
« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2013, 08:02:15 pm »
sorry for all the questions! are the ed30s worth it over a std gti?
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Re: Mk2 Leon Cupra to Mk5 gti
« Reply #8 on: January 24, 2013, 08:09:04 pm »
Quote from: cupra87 on January 24, 2013, 08:02:15 pm
sorry for all the questions! are the ed30s worth it over a std gti?

I would say so as I recently made exactly that decision, if you intend on doing performance mods especially.

Ed30 and GTI have the same 312mm/286mm brake setup which is smaller than the Cupra fronts.
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Re: Mk2 Leon Cupra to Mk5 gti
« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2013, 08:10:19 pm »
oh only s3 and cupra with big brakes then?
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Re: Mk2 Leon Cupra to Mk5 gti
« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2013, 08:10:45 pm »
any interior difs in gti/ed30?
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Re: Mk2 Leon Cupra to Mk5 gti
« Reply #11 on: January 24, 2013, 08:16:02 pm »
The R32 has pretty much the same 345mm fronts, and 310mm vented rears - the Cupra is 286mm solid rears?

Ed30 has red stitching on interior trim, half leathers, tinted rear lights etc - been covered a million times if you have a search. Like many VAG cars it usually depends what options were ticked from new.
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Re: Mk2 Leon Cupra to Mk5 gti
« Reply #12 on: January 24, 2013, 08:29:11 pm »
Can I ask why you feel the need to change mate???
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Re: Mk2 Leon Cupra to Mk5 gti
« Reply #13 on: January 24, 2013, 08:36:36 pm »
I have done this change! Didnt quite like the Leon that much and I wanted DSG. Sure Leon has more power (well mostly noticeable when speeds are illegal), but I love the Golf a lot more for its interior, looks etc and even handling.
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Re: Mk2 Leon Cupra to Mk5 gti
« Reply #14 on: January 24, 2013, 08:43:12 pm »
ah good to see someones changed! just fancy something a bit better build but wanted to make sure it was worth the change!
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