Syphon's MK3 Leon Cupra SC DSG

[Syphon]

True

What extras do you have if you don't mind me asking?

All on this thread but:

- Sound pack
- DSG
- Nevada white
- Plastic covers for the door mechanism (courtesy of Zboyd)
- 3 SeatCupra.net stickers
- and a MK1 LCR front splitter - the mod for all occasions (and all cars)

Scott

 

[cuprat]

All on this thread but:

- Sound pack
- DSG
- Nevada white
- Plastic covers for the door mechanism (courtesy of Zboyd)
- 3 SeatCupra.net stickers
- and a MK1 LCR front splitter - the mod for all occasions (and all cars)

Scott

Nice mine dynamic grey dsg with black line and bucket seats.
Yeah the lcr splitter makes a difference

 

[Syphon]

Nice mine dynamic grey dsg with black line and bucket seats.
Yeah the lcr splitter makes a difference

Scott

 

[cuprat]

Scott

You gonna do anything else to it?

 

[Syphon]

You gonna do anything else to it?

No plans at the moment. Would like side skirts but can't justify the cost right now.

Scott

 

[cuprat]

No plans at the moment. Would like side skirts but can't justify the cost right now.

Scott

I quite fancy the ones off the sub8 model and I've a set of ttrs 4 pots sitting about and a set of rs4 8 pot brembo's to

 

[Syphon]

I quite fancy the ones off the sub8 model and I've a set of ttrs 4 pots sitting about and a set of rs4 8 pot brembo's to

Yer same skirts on the Sub8. Not sure if those will fit over the std wheels without spacers?

Scott

 

[cuprat]

Yer same skirts on the Sub8. Not sure if those will fit over the std wheels without spacers?

Scott

Yeah it will prob be the ttrs 4 pots I fit! If I can get a chass no of a car with them fitted the I can poss get them cheap through work!

 

[simonali]

Tyres are going down fairly rapidly, but then these aren't my normal brand. Expect I'll get about 10K out of these if I'm lucky.

Scott

Same here. I've had Bridgestones once before and they lasted about 7-8K, so these are doing a little better, as my fronts are down to 4 or 5mm. They'll be coming off soon for winter tyres, though, if this weather is hanging around. 3.5° on the way home this morning...

 

[wild willy]

Liking the subtle mods Syphon and your desire to keep it standard at the moment to get the best from it in its stock form.

 

[Syphon]

Nearly a year old. Clue in this arriving this morning:

Not that I'm complaining at that price compared to what I used to pay for the MK2.

1st service booked for the end of the month.

Gave it a good clean inside and out today in the lovely weather and topped up with C2. Shiny shiny.


My MK3 Leon CUPRA 280 SC by scn_syphon, on Flickr

Still loving it.

Scott

 

[Syphon]

Oh and just turned 7000 on the clock.

Scott

 

[Syphon]

So the car has now passed a year of ownership. It had a happy service at Holders and continues to put a smile on my face.

I have hit 8000 miles and will likely need some new front tyres in 2-3 months. That is what I am dreading; the trauma the wheels will need to endure now matter how much care I ask the tyre fitters to take.

The car still surprises me when I decide to floor it (seriously rapid) especially on the bends (limpet mode).

It is kept super clean as I have OCD Blends in a bit more than the MK2 in terms of attention, but then that had gloss black wheels and roof. It still gets heads turning from time to time and admiration at the petrol pumps.

Talking of which, I don't visit that often. For the economy vs power there is definitely witchcraft at work.

I'm sure I said this with the MK2, but this is the best car I have ever owned and the best all round package. Love it love it love it. The praise it has received by reviewers and owners alike is well deserved.

What a machine.


My MK3 Leon Cupra 280 SC by scn_syphon, on Flickr

Scott

 

[AndrewJB]

Mines just hit 5800 today and think I will need new tyres very soon haha

 

[wild willy]

Geat to hear its still bringing a smile. £145.00 per year is very cheap and an extra incentive to upgrade!

 

[Seastormer]

So the car has now passed a year of ownership. It had a happy service at Holders and continues to put a smile on my face.

I have hit 8000 miles and will likely need some new front tyres in 2-3 months. That is what I am dreading; the trauma the wheels will need to endure now matter how much care I ask the tyre fitters to take.

The car still surprises me when I decide to floor it (seriously rapid) especially on the bends (limpet mode).

It is kept super clean as I have OCD Blends in a bit more than the MK2 in terms of attention, but then that had gloss black wheels and roof. It still gets heads turning from time to time and admiration at the petrol pumps.

Talking of which, I don't visit that often. For the economy vs power there is definitely witchcraft at work.

I'm sure I said this with the MK2, but this is the best car I have ever owned and the best all round package. Love it love it love it. The praise it has received by reviewers and owners alike is well deserved.

What a machine.


My MK3 Leon Cupra 280 SC by scn_syphon, on Flickr

Scott

Are they still the original tyres then.

 

[Syphon]

Mines just hit 5800 today and think I will need new tyres very soon haha

ouch

Geat to hear its still bringing a smile. £145.00 per year is very cheap and an extra incentive to upgrade!

Indeed.

Are they still the original tyres then.

Yup

Scott

 

[Syphon]

First new set of tyres now fitted.

Courtesy of the Wheel Specialist Bristol, who sourced them as well.

Top bloke. Give him a shout if you're in the area looking for refurbs or fitting.

Used the Cardiff branch on my MK2 and was pleased. Handy having one now more local.

Michelin Pilot Super Sport


First set of new tyres - Michelin Super Sport by scn_syphon, on Flickr

Scott

 

[m0rk]

How many miles out of a front set?

 

[Syphon]

How many miles out of a front set?

Done about 9800.

Scott