✅ FINAL PROYECTO seat leon FR "380.000" km

Summary

This video marks the final episode in the restoration series of a SEAT León, showcasing the culmination of extensive work on the car. The creator takes viewers through the final touches, including wheel well installation, rim cleaning, and fitting new tires to ensure a flawless finish. Additionally, innovative cleaning hacks for chrome parts using aluminum foil and 'magic cotton' are demonstrated. The video also features a review of CarVertical's detailed vehicle history report service, highlighting its benefits for potential car buyers. Finally, the video concludes with the fitting of various car parts, a thorough cleaning process, and the application of protective coatings to both the car's interior and exterior, showcasing the transformation into a pristine SEAT León FR.

Takeaways

• 😊 The video is about restoring a 2005 Seat Leon FR to like new condition over the course of a year.
• 👨‍🔧 Many repairs and maintenance were done like changing the turbo, suspension, brakes, tires, hoses, seals, etc.
• 🛠 The interior was also redone including new upholstery, door panels, roof lining, locks, etc.
• 🎨 The bumpers and exterior plastics were repainted and polished.
• 🚘 At the end, the car looks and runs great with good power and handling.
• 📝 Details like OEM part numbers and costs of over €12,000 for repairs were tracked.
• 🚦 The car had only 1 previous owner and full dealer service history up to 370,000 km when purchased.
• 📸 Before and after photos show the dramatic transformation over the course of the project.
• 🎥 The YouTube channel has full playlist documenting the step-by-step restoration process.
• 😀 The owner is very happy with the final results and plans to enjoy driving the car for now.

Q & A

What model and year is the car featured in the video?

It is a 2005 SEAT Leon FR.

What condition was the car in when purchased by the owner?

It was in poor condition, needing a full restoration.

What repairs and upgrades were made to the car?

Repairs were made to the turbo, shock absorbers, brakes, interior upholstery and more. Upgrades included new wheels and tires.

How long did the restoration project take?

It took about 1 year from start to finish.

What was the total cost of repairs and upgrades?

The total cost was 12,221 euros.

Does the car have a full service history?

Yes, it has a complete VW/SEAT dealer service history from new.

What special features made this an FR model?

It had a more powerful engine, sports bodykit and interior styling upgrades compared to the standard Leon.

What condition is the car in now after the project?

It is in near perfect, like-new condition inside and out.

Is the owner planning to sell the car?

No, he plans to keep and enjoy driving it for now after all the hard work.

Where can I find all the videos documenting this project?

They are in a YouTube playlist which is linked in the video description.