Did I buy your Red 03 Cupra R from auction? Got a question.
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Back in March 2010 (I think) I bought a Red Leon Cupra R 210 from Blackbushe BCA Auction near Surrey. It was and still is one immaculate car. You may of got a speeding ticket sent to you soon after selling it lol. The car also had a PistonHeads badge on the back. Reg ending MKK. Longshot I know but did anyone here own it?
Can you tell me if it is remapped or chipped in anyway? It seems to have far more power than 210bhp. I've obviously been driving it for a while now but even I was surprised to keep pace with a BMW 650i the other day! We hit 150mph without batting an eyelid and it still wanted to keep going but the BMW wussed out lol.
Or maybe someone can tell me how I can find out?
Can you tell me if it is remapped or chipped in anyway? It seems to have far more power than 210bhp. I've obviously been driving it for a while now but even I was surprised to keep pace with a BMW 650i the other day! We hit 150mph without batting an eyelid and it still wanted to keep going but the BMW wussed out lol.
Or maybe someone can tell me how I can find out?
For those misinformed people: http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-fi...
The handbook quotes the 210 top speed at 147mph if I recall.
All I want to know is if the previous owner can confirm if its been remapped. I don't want to hear from idiots.
The speeding ticket was a 43 in a 40. Harsh but I was slowing from 50. And not that i should need to tell you I was on a race track. If you haven't driven a Cupra R then you can't comment. End of.
The handbook quotes the 210 top speed at 147mph if I recall.
All I want to know is if the previous owner can confirm if its been remapped. I don't want to hear from idiots.
The speeding ticket was a 43 in a 40. Harsh but I was slowing from 50. And not that i should need to tell you I was on a race track. If you haven't driven a Cupra R then you can't comment. End of.
rasto said:
It was almost certainly mine 
Glad to hear that it is still on the road and yes I did get a request for ownership information from South Yorkshire police shortly after selling it 
I had the trial Revo map put on, but that only lasted for a few days - so yes it is standard.
I'm not sure I would describe it as immaculate though, my wife kerbed all 4 of the alloys, scraped the front bumper, reversed into a post deforming the rear bumper and one of my daughters friends threw up ALL over the back seats. It took ages to get rid of the smell
I'm also very surprised to hear your max speed claim, although a fast car I'm not sure it is quite up to that.
I owned it from new for 7 years and almost as soon as I part exchanged it I regretted doing so However it had reached that stage in it's life where it was starting to go wrong and I decided it was time to part ways. The clutch also felt like it was on it's way out and there was a nasty knocking noise coming from the front right suspension.
Glad you are enjoying it.
Rob
Howdy. The bumper is only slightly wonky. I put a brand new clutch in it not too long ago goes like a rocket and yes it will hit 150mph, on the clock at least. It still wants to go but probably not much. Glad to hear that it is still on the road and yes I did get a request for ownership information from South Yorkshire police shortly after selling it I had the trial Revo map put on, but that only lasted for a few days - so yes it is standard.
I'm not sure I would describe it as immaculate though, my wife kerbed all 4 of the alloys, scraped the front bumper, reversed into a post deforming the rear bumper and one of my daughters friends threw up ALL over the back seats. It took ages to get rid of the smell
I'm also very surprised to hear your max speed claim, although a fast car I'm not sure it is quite up to that.I owned it from new for 7 years and almost as soon as I part exchanged it I regretted doing so
However it had reached that stage in it's life where it was starting to go wrong and I decided it was time to part ways. The clutch also felt like it was on it's way out and there was a nasty knocking noise coming from the front right suspension.Glad you are enjoying it.
Rob
I did notice some staining on the seats but got it pro valeted. No biggie.
Front splitter is split ironically but most of that is down to the crappy roads up here.
Had four new springs put on it. The last lot were knackered which might explain the knocking, it now sits slightly higher so the splitter is happier for it.
doogz said:
So, just to clarify, you got a speeding ticket for doing 43 in a 40?
And you managed 150mph on track in your Seat, alongside someone else on the same track day in their 650? Surely that's not what you're saying, that's ridiculous.
What's your problem?And you managed 150mph on track in your Seat, alongside someone else on the same track day in their 650? Surely that's not what you're saying, that's ridiculous.
I got done coming off a roundabout doing 43 in a 40. And then ON A SEPARATE OCCASION I was on a track, get this... On another day too! Imagine that.
This really is a hate filled forum isn't it?
That's right you got me. I was doing 150 in a housing estate in Bromley. Terrible I know.
Have any of you heard of a place called the Nurburgring? Oh that's right it's not in this country, but then again I never said I was in this country did I?
Idiots. I'm out of hear.
That's right you got me. I was doing 150 in a housing estate in Bromley. Terrible I know.
Have any of you heard of a place called the Nurburgring? Oh that's right it's not in this country, but then again I never said I was in this country did I?
Idiots. I'm out of hear.
rasto said:
I'm just glad my old car finally got to make a trip to the ring - I always wanted to go but could never quite bring myself to risk it as it was our only car and I didn't like the idea of breaking it.
I'm also glad that it has gone to someone that appreciates it as much as I did and who is spending money on keeping it in shape rather than sticking load of Halfords tat on it and ruining it
First thing I did was put 4 brand spanking new Yokohama Parada Spec 2s on it. £140 each. I'm also glad that it has gone to someone that appreciates it as much as I did and who is spending money on keeping it in shape rather than sticking load of Halfords tat on it and ruining it
Greengecko said:
Interesting read, can you just confirm you actually got the points applied for 43 in a 40? I have dealt with a number of cases, and assisted on many more - yet have no knowledge of such a low 40's speed being prosecuted.
I didnt challenge it. I knew i was speeding.I took the speed awareness course so no points. About the 400bhp scooby, my car is 10 years old so its quite possible the speedo is a bit out of whack. It seemed like it could of reached 155 which I doubt would be accurate if the handbook claims top of 147 on a new car. It was definitely quicker than 120 -130 though as that's usually the time I think 'ohh this is quick' we were WAY beyond that haha.
It had a brand new clutch and flywheel in it. 98 Ron fuel. Injector cleaner just added (mmm smooth) I took the spare wheel out and me and my mate between us weigh about the same as a baby sparrow haha. I think the 650i, what are they 300bhp?, I think he was worried about the two crazy guys in the car behind him (my mate was going ballistic) so he must of eased off hehe. Whatever we were doing though, it was quick.
I'm waiting for the official specs of the mk3 to look at getting one. Unofficial rumours say 300bhp, 4wd, LSD. Should be a really good car.
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