Cupra 20vT.. pg4

[Aaron]

Ive had this for a while now
and i think its a brilliant car so thought id post up
sorry for the shit pictures i dont have my d50 anymore :(


http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/DSC_8706.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/DSC_8679s.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/DSC_8696.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/Picture108.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/DSC_8694.jpg


not sure what colour on the wheels to go.
black is overdone
but grey is to light
so i want a lighter black than gloss black?

Plans
finish the N249 bypass
fit the longer induction arm
paint calipers
get a turbo back exhaust(milltek)
p torque map

[Mieran]

I don't know why but every time I see one first impression I get is people get them for straight line speed, more like a Corsa with a c20let.

I've never been in one, whats the handling like, and I heard they do stupidly low mpg, is that true?

I once got raped by one when I had the VTS :n::oops:

[Aaron]

I don't know why but every time I see one first impression I get is people get them for straight line speed, more like a Corsa with a c20let.

I've never been in one, whats the handling like, and I heard they do stupidly low mpg, is that true?

I once got raped by one when I had the VTS :n::oops:

i think there alot quicker than a vts
handling isnt that bad to be honest
does feel abit like a barge compared to my old car(ax vts)

its all how u drive it to be honest
i get around 35mpg around town which is good to me.
but ive heard a few stories about 20mpg ;)

[TypeRDavid]

nice motors these although not as fast as people would have you believe, reliablilty is also something to keep an eye on , a couple of friends of mine had nothing but trouble with theirs, and they slated me for having a 205 (which never went wrong once)!! lol, nice colour too mate, wheels i would go anthracite!! ftw.;)

[Shanukes]

yea i really like that :)

[hammy105]

i must say lovely cars, my best m8s gt one, and its an absolute animal, running uprated turbo/cooler etc, running allot of power, but it was his dad who persuaded him to uprate it all. Its what im looking to get next, and yours looks like a very clean example!

[Proffitt]

I don't know why but every time I see one first impression I get is people get them for straight line speed, more like a Corsa with a c20let.

I've never been in one, whats the handling like, and I heard they do stupidly low mpg, is that true?

I once got raped by one when I had the VTS :n::oops:

i think there alot quicker than a vts
handling isnt that bad to be honest
does feel abit like a barge compared to my old car(ax vts)

its all how u drive it to be honest
i get around 35mpg around town which is good to me.
but ive heard a few stories about 20mpg ;)

I have the Golf version of this. Mine has been mapped, well apparantly lol.
In a straight line the 20vT will piss all over the vts but stick it on a track or show it some bends, the vts will piss all over the 20vT.
Also, if there is any water on the road you can't get traction when the turbo boosts.....its freakin' annoying.

Getting 35mpg in town is great mate, i drive 10mins to work on the express way (at 70 all the way) and im averaging 22 - 28mpg which sucks!! :n:

They are great reliable cars but mine is up for sale as insurance is a killer. :n:

Yours looks gorgeous by the way :)

[Aaron]

thank for the comments

Wheels im going for a satin black or a dark dark grey.

mines reliable (touchwood)

I have the Golf version of this. Mine has been mapped, well apparantly lol.
In a straight line the 20vT will piss all over the vts but stick it on a track or show it some bends, the vts will piss all over the 20vT.
Also, if there is any water on the road you can't get traction when the turbo boosts.....its freakin' annoying.

Getting 35mpg in town is great mate, i drive 10mins to work on the express way (at 70 all the way) and im averaging 22 - 28mpg which sucks!! :n:

They are great reliable cars but mine is up for sale as insurance is a killer. :n:

Yours looks gorgeous by the way :)

greats cars
my insurance isnt that bad for a 19 year old. what you paying?
no traction in the wet is fun:P Just be careful lol
handling to me is just how much money you throw at the suspension.

just recieved a few cheeky bits this morning.
(only free stuff but carnt moan)

[Mieran]

Get a whiteline arb. :afro:

[SaxoAL]

that looks smart fella.
will look good with the wheels done too :y:

[Proffitt]

greats cars
my insurance isnt that bad for a 19 year old. what you paying?
no traction in the wet is fun:P Just be careful lol
handling to me is just how much money you throw at the suspension.

just recieved a few cheeky bits this morning.
(only free stuff but carnt moan)

My renewal came through the other day for £1600 WTF!! Not paying that at 20! lol I have 6 points though :oops:
Hahaha yes it can be fun ;)
Yes i was directed to get the supersport coilovers, cheap (£400 ish) but really good. and i'd recommend a whiteline front arb :y:

[Aaron]

My renewal came through the other day for £1600 WTF!! Not paying that at 20! lol I have 6 points though :oops:
Hahaha yes it can be fun ;)
Yes i was directed to get the supersport coilovers, cheap (£400 ish) but really good. and i'd recommend a whiteline front arb :y:

i paid 1.5k at 19 so expected prices around that.
i bought vmax ones good enough for me(second hand cheeeap)

i know you can get the weitecs for around 400 though.
im not really loooking for handling mods i like it as it is.
i want a exhaust and decat and a stage one map.
maybe a forge tip and a UNI fmic.

[J222JRA]

Looks tidy mate.....the yellow ones normally fade alot but that seem to be very tidy.

[Proffitt]

i paid 1.5k at 19 so expected prices around that.
i bought vmax ones good enough for me(second hand cheeeap)

i know you can get the weitecs for around 400 though.
im not really loooking for handling mods i like it as it is.
i want a exhaust and decat and a stage one map.
maybe a forge tip and a UNI fmic.

£1500 is not bad tbh but my theory is im 20 with 2 years ncb and not paying anywhere near £1600 lol.
Vmax coilovers are very good, what they set you back?

[Aaron]

£1500 is not bad tbh but my theory is im 20 with 2 years ncb and not paying anywhere near £1600 lol.
Vmax coilovers are very good, what they set you back?

i always thought insurance should go down as i get older.
it dont:P
i bought it with loads of bits and bobs so carnt really say:oops:

Looks tidy mate.....the yellow ones normally fade alot but that seem to be very tidy.

very true on this.
but i still think its the best colour to have.
just gotta find the right example.

is any cleaning product to keep the colour in?(if that makes sense)

[J222JRA]

A good machine polish and regular wax / sealing will keep the colour locked in mate.

If you havent got a machine polisher i would advice you give Pred a PM.

James

[Aaron]

Update
arrived some stuff. im waiting for more:wink:

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/DSC_0030.jpg

Free forge shiz:P

Engine Bay with n249 and n112
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/Picture109.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/DSC_0026-1.jpg
n249 bypass
and n112 resistor needs to be put in the remainder plug.

[Proffitt]

Ha free forge stickers and keyring, i thought it was going to be a FMIC or something like that :homme:

[SaxoAL]

LOL, so did I. That would be nice!!

[Aaron]

i carnt justifty paying 600 on a forge fmic when i wont be running big boost.

but carnt moan for free.

[Maxwell]

nice!

did it go through mot yet?

[Aaron]

nice!

did it go through mot yet?


yes it did :y:

[Aaron]

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad306/parrott_3/seat3332.jpg

Got a photoshop done.
not sure what black the wheels are?
but i like it


what black should i go for

satin
matt?

any other colour ideas?

[bluenotesmiley]

That picture makes the wheels look dirty in places but I think they will look good when actually done in that colour.

[Aaron]

but what is the colour?

[Richie2104VTR]

Matt black ftw!!

Could try them in mellow yellow if feeling outrageous lol.

[Berg]

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/5691/seat3332nnn.jpg (http://img515.imageshack.us/i/seat3332nnn.jpg/)

[Aaron]

Had a few bits...

Green dynatwist induction & 2 new coilpacks just incase they go furbar when im out N about.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0025.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0026.jpg

Sidelight bulbs
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0024.jpg

HID and standard yellow sidelight
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0028.jpg

HID and New sidelight
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0027.jpg

Plate surrounds

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0017.jpg

Only had chance to fit sidelights and just the dynatwist without heat shield and cold air feed as i couldnt be arsed to get the jack out as it was freezing.

[titchster]

Nice. Some nice subtle mods.


Looking at the possibility of getting one at the end of the year.

[Aaron]

Nice. Some nice subtle mods.


Looking at the possibility of getting one at the end of the year.

cheers dude.

What other options are u thinking off ?


And quick update

just went round to a friends
and first time running the green
and it pulls alot harder 3-4k revs

[Mattymcn]

wow nice car bud. theres one i see every morning and every morning he sits up my arse. i dont mind as i want one as my next but 1 car :P

very sexy in yellow!

[titchster]

cheers dude.

What other options are u thinking off ?

Well, it's between one of these (would be looking at K03s, TIP, downpipe, exhaust, panel filter, bypasses etc), or an EP3 Civic (Exhaust, induction, Hondata K100), so both roughly similar power, as well as suspension etc.

Edging much more towards the Biza atm, just for the lure of boost.

[Jamie]

My mate has one runing 243bhp handles like shite, its on coilovers too.. needs an lsd.

Quick in a straight line though sounds jap lol

Looks nice mate

[Aaron]

Well, it's between one of these (would be looking at K03s, TIP, downpipe, exhaust, panel filter, bypasses etc), or an EP3 Civic (Exhaust, induction, Hondata K100), so both roughly similar power, as well as suspension etc.

Edging much more towards the Biza atm, just for the lure of boost.

well i was between the ctr and cupra

ctr was alot more to insure
theres quite a few turbo options to chose between
k03s,hyrbid,gT2X,k04 etc

personally after previously owning a ax vts on 708 catcams and pred ecu i like how the delivery of the power is given out on the cupra hense my chosen car.

you can happily remap a k03 and get 200bhp in standard form but 220 (ish) is achieveable with support mods such as fmic,downpipe,exhaust,tip.

i just need to chose what colour wheels lol


My mate has one runing 243bhp handles like shite, its on coilovers too.. needs an lsd.

Quick in a straight line though sounds jap lol

Looks nice mate

seems to be alot of them about just hardly ever see them:P

handling isnt bad but i didnt buy it to be colin mcrae;)
but i have got a lower strut brace & Rear upper strut brace coming. but i have heard bad things about strut bracer being slow so ill let time go along and wait.

[Aaron]

Green cap as me taking mine off and loosing it due to boost gauge coming out.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0032.jpg

cold air feed
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0033.jpg

Brilliant 6000k hids and new sidelights in action
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0029.jpg
Filter without heat shield and on a homemade bracket
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0036.jpg

[Proffitt]

My renewal came through the other day for £1600 WTF!! Not paying that at 20! lol I have 6 points though :oops:


just a bump to say i got my quote down to £1100 FC :y: ASW much? lol

Where you get the HID's from mate...i want some

[titchster]

well i was between the ctr and cupra

ctr was alot more to insure
theres quite a few turbo options to chose between
k03s,hyrbid,gT2X,k04 etc

personally after previously owning a ax vts on 708 catcams and pred ecu i like how the delivery of the power is given out on the cupra hense my chosen car.

you can happily remap a k03 and get 200bhp in standard form but 220 (ish) is achieveable with support mods such as fmic,downpipe,exhaust,tip.

i just need to chose what colour wheels lol

Cheers for the heads up. :y:

Could mebbe try satin black, or anthracite?

[Aaron]

just a bump to say i got my quote down to £1100 FC :y: ASW much? lol

Where you get the HID's from mate...i want some

ASW to much:P
but happy days on insurance.
guess your keeping it now?:y:



i got mine from a mate
but on ebay theres a seller called Diane shop
few lads on scn have them and they have had them for 18 month + and had no problems
and ive heard very good things about her hids.

[Aaron]

Cheers for the heads up. :y:

Could mebbe try satin black, or anthracite?


well got a few options
white
gloss black
a light grey (anthracite/ mercury grey)
or a matt black or a satin black.

[Proffitt]

ASW to much:P
but happy days on insurance.
guess your keeping it now?:y:



i got mine from a mate
but on ebay theres a seller called Diane shop
few lads on scn have them and they have had them for 18 month + and had no problems
and ive heard very good things about her hids.

Haha :p
yes I'm keeping it now :) ordering a set of coilies and a whitline arb next week :)
ahhh cheers mate, I shall give it a look :y:

[Olly]

Do a photoshop with white wheels dood, for a comparison! :p

[kill_switch]

i love these little cars so much tuning potential and they look realy good

[Aaron]

olliver,No black FTW

on another note few more bits arrived
and i had a email of strutbracer saying that they where recieving my stuff yesterday(apparently) so should be dispatched soon.

Touch wood

on a bad note
a gritter was gritting on the m69 i couldnt see anything coming out of it and someone else was in front of me so i carried on driving and the fucker has put loads of stone chips on my front bumper.

so i need a qoute for that.

[Berg]

Stone chips are a bugger

My bumper and bonnet have quite a few, lets it down when cleaned!

[Aaron]

ALL pictures are shit as my iphone is my only camera at the mo

new mats
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0041.jpg
old mats:oops:
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0042.jpg
fitted but not cleaned underneath and around lol
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0043.jpg

dirt sill
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0045.jpg
clean sill
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0047.jpg
Got some bits of strutbracer after worrying about the 1 month long delivery
came in 4 days woop:P

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0064.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0066.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0067.jpg

clean car
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0055.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0048.jpg


Brilliant:P

[Aaron]

arrived home to walk through the door into this
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0068-1.jpg
like playing pass the parcel took me ages to open it.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0069-1.jpg
custom exhaust twin exit
hopefully will look alot better than the single 3 inch exit
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0070-1.jpg

the backbox is upside down in this picture

but comments and critism taken

[Toz]

Nice car :y:

[Kev_Vtec]

nice. some autosol will bring the backbox up like new:D

[Proffitt]

If im honest mate...i prefer the single exit exhaust :oops:

[Aaron]

If im honest mate...i prefer the single exit exhaust :oops:


you absolute chav:P

just fitted it earlier
a pain. most of the bolts where rounded so had to get grinder out..

its fitted now no knocking against body or rattling even though i still think it will.

sounds alot better on boost
pops alot more also

the backbox itself does need leveling out as its on the piss abit to right hand side.
but time i took old one of. made new bolts and fitted it
it was freezing.

ill get videos tonight.

just another cheeky clean on with 3 inch on.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0060-1.jpg

the 3 inch butchered one from previous owner & new one next to it.
looks crap in the picture but alot better in real life. thanks iphone.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0072.jpg

[luke1988]

looks like a great car mate! really like the new exhaust, i think it makes it look sportier :)

[Aaron]

3 inch on.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0060-1.jpg
Twin on
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0074.jpg

[MikeyW]

Twin looks much better ! Have such a soft spot for cupras. Might invest.

[Proffitt]

you absolute chav:P
[/IMG]

Hahaha, i just think that the twin is well over-rated and its very common on cupras / golfs!

All you needed to do was cut down the single exhaust so it sat perfect and it would of been fine....IMO ;)

[Aaron]

Hahaha, i just think that the twin is well over-rated and its very common on cupras / golfs!

All you needed to do was cut down the single exhaust so it sat perfect and it would of been fine....IMO ;)

opinions are over rated to be honest:P
it does sound alot better and on boost sounds immense.

[Proffitt]

Is the exhaust alot quieter then?

I love the sound of my turbo spooling up :oops:

[Aaron]

well
i fitted it,started up and was quieter but let it warm up to let it expanding to see if id get any knocking/rattling which i didnt. then went for a quick drive.
its suprisingly quieter than the 3 inch but makes a better sound.
but had a few pops so im thinking after a spirited run BOOM BOOM BOOM.
but sounds alot better and sits alot more oem.

hopefully the sun comes out for when i get home so i can get the strut braces on:P

[craig180]

Nice mate. From what I'd read these engines run higher torque and bhp using a piper x filter rather than an open cone.

Any plans to up the power?

[Aaron]

i dont know anyone running a pipercross filter thats including all the big boys with hybrid.
most are running open cones (jetex) for more atmospheric sound(eg wooshy wooshy)

i was looking into the GT2x unit as can pick them up cheap and bolt straight onto downpipe. with the right supporting mods can get around 280bhp.

but at the minute plans are to
forge tip.
some sort of stage 1 map
and possibly a fmic.
nothing to major.

[craig180]

Plans sound good.

I've just picked up an octavia vrs with the same engine. Didn't realise just how easy they are to tune.

[Aaron]

Plans sound good.

I've just picked up an octavia vrs with the same engine. Didn't realise just how easy they are to tune.

very easy.
and strong engines. engine can take up to 300bhp on standard internals which is very quick.
any plans for your engine?


also must add
anyone with a mk3 cupra
and trying to fit a lower strut brace
holy shit. its hard. you will need a ramp to fit one.

[craig180]

All I will do with mine is new t3 manifold and turbo, filter, milltek exhaust and remap. Anything over 260bhp and 300 lb of torque I'll be happy

[ClaireHall]

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad306/parrott_3/seat3332.jpg

Got a photoshop done.
not sure what black the wheels are?
but i like it


what black should i go for

satin
matt?

any other colour ideas?


I would go for gloss, but thats mu opinion, I like everything nice & shiney :)

[moxy89]

MATT ftw. Im getting my spanking new pro race that are already gloss black done in matt black

[Aaron]

there going gloss black as i made a decision other week and got the spray sorted etc now.
so gloss black ftw

weirdo. just clean the car and not the wheels and now you have matt black wheels :)

on another note
my rear brake pads arrived.
my lcr splitter is here
and my front toe eye cover in black is here.

and i know for a fact that my exhaust would start rattling and guess what it is.
and also blowing from cat joint. tut.

calipers will be going red and ill be purchasing some rear spacers and giving the coilovers abit more height on the rear.

[Aaron]

had a fun day today.

went to change rear brake pads earlier this morning
to me this is about a 30 min job nothing more.

usually you would have to just g clamp the piston back in to fit back over.
after some brutal clamping it was still solid.
but i found out later that seat made a brilliant idea. its a turn and push in piston.:@

so i had to go buy a new tool
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0080.jpg

pads back on.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0077.jpg

i still need to sort exhaust out as ive bought a new clamp and better bushes.

[D--R--E--W]

tut tut!!!

get those arches cleaned. gave mine a good wash today...

do you feel a big improvement with the strut braces?

[Aaron]

tut tut!!!

get those arches cleaned. gave mine a good wash today...

do you feel a big improvement with the strut braces?

ive waxoil'd the top around the arch to stop rust.

ill clean them when the weather becomes shorts and tee weather.
unless you fancy coming down?
the rear i felt a tad of improvement due to having not as much bodyroll.

havent fitted lower
as its a bitch to do without a ramp.

[Aaron]

the pads i fitted few weeks back
are squeeking again.

i thought it was the rear but then i started to think it was the front as there green stuf pads.
and then i put my handbrake slightly up and drove along and there was the lovely sound.

so new discs on rear needed.
and probably new rear pads again
Woop.
still need to sort my exhaust out as its rattling & blowing from the front joint after the cat.
i have next week off to start the wheels so thats good.

£10 pound bulbs
they arrived and one was broken.
so got in touch the ebay guy
and he was round the corner so he dropped me a new set off free of charge.:P
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0083-1.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0084.jpg

Oh
and i need to pick up some g12 coolant just havent had the time.

[MikeyW]

Have such a soft sport for cupras :luff:

What are the bulbs for ? Look like cooker hood bulbs lol.

[Aaron]

Have such a soft sport for cupras :luff:

What are the bulbs for ? Look like cooker hood bulbs lol.

bulbs are for indicators and make a big difference in looks.

standard vs diadem
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0085.jpg

fitted
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0088.jpg

picked up my g12 coolant & lcr splitter
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/IMG_0086.jpg

[Aaron]

forge 007p recirc with green spring
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/DSC_0004.jpg

standard vs forge
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x75/aaront1234/DSC_0005.jpg

[rapid86]

the pads i fitted few weeks back
are squeeking again.



Did you try copper greasing the back and edges of the pads and cleaning the carriers of all the shit build up?

Love these cars man, I had a 1.8t TT which was 225bhp, got it remapped to 260bhp and it was like a totally different car. Seriously tunable engines!

[D--R--E--W]

could i get a link for 007p, lights and lcr splitter please

[Aaron]

Did you try copper greasing the back and edges of the pads and cleaning the carriers of all the shit build up?

Love these cars man, I had a 1.8t TT which was 225bhp, got it remapped to 260bhp and it was like a totally different car. Seriously tunable engines!

yup didnt copper grease them though as i didnt have any at the time.
but the previous pads were squeeking hense i changed them so i think its warped discs.
another job for when it gets warmer lol


could i get a link for 007p, lights and lcr splitter please

stop being lazy and search...

but as you said please

lcr splitter its cheaper to get from stealers
but i have part no if you need it?

lights
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360246027866

007p i got mine off a mate on ebay.
but can get them for forge motorsport.co.uk for around £105

or awesome GTI
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Forge-007P-Diverter-Valve-VAG-1-8-20v-Turbo-Awesome_W0QQitemZ320473149671QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK _CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item4a9db030e 7

but it does have awesome stamped in it? Lol

or incase you wanna find a bargain just wack in
Recirculating Dump Valve in egay.

anything else dude?just ask:p

[SaxoAL]

I love these cars.
Quite considering one myself at the moment.
Fine example you have Aaron.