My first yellow car - Leon FR

[Djw John]

Having never had a SEAT until a year ago I now seem to have 4 on the drive 🤷🏻‍♂️

Viewed and bought this morning and it's now peeing down so dealer pics and the only one I've taken so far.

Details are 110k, 170bhp, diesel, very yellow, quite high.

 

[R3k1355]

Shove the RNS-315 nav unit in and some other wheels and you're sorted.

Are those black wheels 18's? Stock should be 17" which could be why it's riding high.

 

[cat171]

They're Audi wheels aren't they ?

 

[Djw John]

I'll probably go for a Pioneer or Alpine CarPlay stereo tbh.

They are 18s, I've no idea, I assumed they were original! I've got a set of 17s with better tyres anyway so I'll maybe see how they look

 

[Djw Dave]

Very subtle, but i like it.

 

[Sir_Dave]

Look like D3 Audi S8 rims. Probably reps as the OEM ones are probs 19s/20s.

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

A fiend of mine had one of these a few years ago, with the same 170PS engine. It was a decent steer for what it was, I quite liked it.

 

[Djw John]

I'll get these bad boys on it then 😂

Anyone know how to remove plastidip?!

 

[197.]

It should just peel off but you can also spray WD40 on it, let it soak for a bit and then rub it off or use a power washer.

 

[welshname]

I'll get these bad boys on it then 😂

Anyone know how to remove plastidip?!

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f**k me. Looks like something @Scrooge would own.

 

[Djw John]

It should just peel off but you can also spray WD40 on it, let it soak for a bit and then rub it off or use a power washer.

I'll give it a shot with the pressure washer first, seems like less effort.

@welshname could be worse, could be something @Cookie thinks is tasteful

 

[Cookie]

No.

 

[Djw John]

Thank f**k

 

[Gally]

Do love a yellow car and that shape Leon FR was a cracker. Weird the outside still looks modern compared with the interior.

 

[Djw John]

Aye, the dash isn't the best. For the 14 miles I've done it seemed comfy though.

 

[imprezaworks]

Go really well these.

 

[Scrooge]

f**k me. Looks like something @Scrooge would own.

no way, I’m sick in my mouth everytime I get in my brother in laws. That f**king dash 🤢

 

[Djw John]

Go really well these.

seems to aye, feels quicker than what I remember my auris sr180 being, only other fast diesel I've driven.

 

[imprezaworks]

Was tempted by one a little while ago but was a few hundred quid away.

Hope it serves you well mate

 

[Djw John]

Cheers, hopefully either keep it a while or sell it for similar in a few months!
37th car, apparently I get through them.

 

[Krarl]

At least this one ain't as shite as the last one 😂 😂

 

[Bluebeard]

Spray Tar and glue remover over the wheels, leave for 15 minutes, pressure wash off.
It’s the easiest pain free way to remove plasti-dip. (I used to valet a car for a guy that did it for a living)

Oh, and yellow cars are hella-gay!

 

[Djw John]

At least this one ain't as shite as the last one 😂 😂

First impressions anyway! The red one cost a tenth of this one. And this was cheap.

@Daniel not all heroes wear capes....
And you knowsit sweet cheeks x

 

[Krarl]

First impressions anyway! The red one cost a tenth of this one. And this was cheap.

@Daniel not all heroes wear capes....
And you knowsit sweet cheeks x

I'm surprised the red one wasn't a freebie mate 😂

 

[R3k1355]

I'll probably go for a Pioneer or Alpine CarPlay stereo tbh.

Usually ends up costing more, and obviously doesn't integrate with steering wheel, HVAC controls and parking sensors (if you have them).
Need a miriad of converters to run an aftermarket stereo which adds to the cost, and the Fascia plate is never quite the right colour.

The RNS-315 is about £250 used, plugs right in without any coding.
It has bluetooth, DAB+, SD card and it still supports the lower USB socket and aux-in port you have in front of the gearknob.

no way, I’m sick in my mouth everytime I get in my brother in laws. That f**king dash 🤢

It's mostly common VAG group stuff from the Mk6 Golf era.

White LCD display
steering wheel controls
indicators
light switch
stereo

Different clocks in the binnacle and different AC controls, oh and the gearknob I guess.

 

[Djw John]

That's interesting @R3k1355 didnt realise the sensors and what not went through the stereo.
Does that type have preouts on it at all?

 

[R3k1355]

No it doesn't have RCA output, people usually connect a sub buy using the speaker wire and a line output converter to get the connectors and signal, but if you're really into car audio then the only way is aftermarket.

Is a trade-off I guess, but for the average user the RNS315 is the best value for money option.

 

[Djw John]

Quite fancy having a sub. If plans work out I should be spending 90 miles a day in it

 

[Djw John]

Not insuring it straight away as I don't actually need it yet and it'll save me £70-80. Swapped the cars about to put it in the garage and thought I should take a pic of the 2 of them.

I mean, basically the same. Red one site

 

[Djw Dave]

You have issues.

 

[Djw John]

Autistic wans.

 

[Djw John]

Coilovers ordered

Insured for sub £300 too, mods declared. God I'm old.

 

[Christopher]

I'm not sure why you would, they look like Citroen Picassos to me! You seem to enjoy them though

 

[Djw John]

I'm not sure why you would, they look like Citroen Picassos to me! You seem to enjoy them though

I get that! Tbh, even though I now have 2 I've only driven sub 20 miles in them combined 😂 so here's hoping I like it.

I very very nearly bought another 172 but it didn't work out, daughter has wanted a yellow car for ages so searched yellow and this came up. Wasn't really looking for a Leon as such!

 

[R3k1355]

You didn't think the standard FR suspension is stiff enough?? You want it even harder for the long commutes you're gunna do?

 

[Djw John]

Didn't feel too bad to me at all tbh. But given the height, especially at the back, I'm not convinced its got FR suspension there anyway!

If they're too much they'll come off and I'll get some Eibachs instead

 

[R3k1355]

Yea there's every chance it's got normal springs on, especially if the last owner just shoved on whatever was cheapest.

IIRC the FR suspension is from Sachs, might be able to see a logo on to see whats on there?

 

[Djw John]

When I jack it up I'll check. That rear arch gap makes me think its got springs from a factors on it!

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

What sort of money was this, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Djw John]

3k