Various bits of advice appreciated

[big-bill3]

Hi Guys,
Just bought an 53 plate LC Tdi. I will consider remaps and the like once the warranty is finished next year but until them some advice please
I've sussed the reason for the fabia rear wiper and the bonnet seal, but as a new boy on the block there are a few things I would like to consider:-
1) does anyone offer steering column controls for the radio/CD?
2) is it possible to retro fit leather upholstery and is the wiring there for the electrics?
3) Also is is possible to retro fit folding/dipping mirrors and is the wiring there for the electrics?
(yes I know I should have waited for a car with them, I did but the car I found with them had seen too much action)
4) Any advice on fitting rear parking sensors?
5) The standard brake calipers don't look very good once they've tarnished. Until I fit Brembos is there a suitable paint?

 

[RikH]

whats this about the bonnet seals?

ive recently got a LC 20V T 2003

 

[Pabs]

for common mods (and some uncommon ones) check out my website:

www.leoncupra.co.uk.

In there u will find a guides section, detailing various mods as bonnet seals, brake caliper paint (misc mods) fabia wiper etc etc....

 

[big-bill3]

Thanks, it's an excellent site - you refer to a red paint kit. Would you let me know what this consists of and where to get it please

John

 

[Pabs]

you can use pretty much any high temp paint for the calipers - halfauds do overpriced paint kits - alternatively many people use some Hammerite - much cheaper and just as good.

You just have to be careful when u do it - dont paint the brakes as well - just the calipers!
And don't drive your car for 24-48hrs afterwards otherwise you will have paint sprayed all across the bodywork!

 

[CupraUK]

Pabs, you should have the "Leon pen" mod too... get an official Seat Leon pen and put it in the clips in the glove box..... you can't have perfection without one!

 

[Pabs]

dude u read my mind - got a Leon Pen yesterday so will be going in the glovebox soon!

 

[CupraUK]

;-)

I've got one too!

 

[jezyg]

As for painting the Callipers just use good old hammerite. Here are my ones painted silver and anti rattle clips sprayed with aluminum spray paint for an "As new look"

Comes in a whole host of colours including red and used it on several cars over the years without it damaging or coming off of the callipers. Dry's in about 30 mins. Halfords stock it!