Jonny's Leon Cupra R 225

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Lifted this on Thursday evening. Very happy with it, big step up from the golf anyway.

2005 Cupra R 225 BAM engine code
Flash Red
83k miles
Full service history
Imported from UK in 2011

Mods:

H&R 20mm springs
Autobahn silicone boost pipe

Plans:

Get stonechips etc painted to leave paint in good condition
Full paint enhancement
Fresh Coat of Paint on the Brembos
Forge DV
n249 bypass
downpipe & catback exhaust
Stage 1 map
Underseal

Possibly retrofit cruise control and centre armrest
Will need 4 new tyres & pads at some stage so that comes first

Few pics, still needs a real good clean and wax but very clean for its age:

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All comments and criticism welcome, along with any suggestions for mods.

Cheers(y)

Edit: Photos should be working now.
 
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euge07 said:
really like that, i still think these look great!
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Cheers, aye they are still a fresh looking car in my eyes. The standard mk1s can look a bit boring but the cupra kit makes them awesome I think

Darren91 said:
superb! any interior shots?
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I'll get some later mate. Unfortunately it doesn't have the optional full bucket Recaros but I plan on looking out for a set on ebay or seatcupra.net

They're such a better built car than even the mk4 gti, just had everything the golf didn't
 

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Not a huge update, just enjoying it at the moment really. Changed out the old pollen filter, the air in the cabin was less than fresh lol, no wonder why!

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Also got myself a DA machine polisher off Davy at Procar, I reckoned with the amount I've read about machine polishing and the collection of polishes etc i have at home I might as well give it a go myself.

Was just a single pass, very slowly to get used to the machine, to start me off followed by a coat of sealant and a coat of wax.

Got a lot of marks out of the paint and dulled many more down, just need to find the right compound/pad combination for the deeper marring for proper correction. Overall was pretty happy with the results

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Some saving ahead then get started on the performance mods for stage 1. I also have new genuine badges for all round in the house as the current ones are awful looking.
 

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ferrett said:
lovely example there and sits perfect hieght wise ... enjoy
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Cheers @ferrett your old one was lovely, had a look through the thread the other day

DanN92 said:
Lovely motor...recently bought myself a 2004 FR diesel...great wee cars!
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Yeah, I love this so far, bit harder fuelled than the derv golf i had before mind you lol

EP82JM said:
Lovely mate,love them!
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Thanks (y)

Steve said:
That looks really well.
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Cheers @Steve saw you tonight over craigantlet but didn't flash incase you didn't know the new car
 

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Love that, I always wanted 1 when they came out but they would never have suited my mileage.

All the best with it, looks very smart there after the polishing.
 
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