mr_pink_78

Neither of my locks work. Also the micro switches are stuck shut. I followed skezza's remote locking tutorial and now I have remote central locking and auto window closing. Cost 8 quid. I don't use the key anymore except to start the car.

It's all on and it's deafening. Car feels much the same, perhaps a bit easier to climb through the rev range. Thanks for the advice, whole lot was cheaper than a standard exhaust setup

Well you were right it does all fit together. Decat pipe for an SDI, combined with a generic Lupo aftermarket back box and centre pipe. Next I have to fit it to the car

I went for a decat pipe (sdi replacement version) and a middle pipe with no central silencer. 3" back box, side mounted. So basically an almost straight setup. Waiting for it to arrive. Will let you know what happens however my assessment will be purely based on my perceptions.

Thank you Rich. Much appreciated.

Hi, I've searched and searched the entire Internet ever and I can't find the answer to this, though I suspect I am simply missing it. Could anyone please inform me of whether a side exit pipe and manifold etc from any Lupo will fit an SDI, please? My exhaust has holes so parts need to go, am seizing the opportunity to fiddle,and there are a number of second hand systems on ebay. Thanks for your time, Mr Pink

Hi there, I used to have an original SDI, which the wife made me sell as I used motorbikes all the time, but now she wants me to drive instead as I had a nasty accident last year. Unfortunately, when I play with my band I cart around a 4 x 12 cabinet which measures 755 x 837 x 356, and I was wondering if that would fit in the back of a TDi with the seats down? I'm 5' 11. Also, I now have a little baby boy so I'd like to put his seat in the front to save taking it in and out, but wondered if you can turn off the passenger airbag in say a '53 plate TDi? Any help appreciated, Mr Pink

PI lowering springs just arrived. Goodbye, body lean!

ArosaSDI - you in Minster? I'm in Birchington. Let me know if you want to meet for a cheeky pint, and I'll ask permission from the missus. Now then, I just ordered some nice new PI 40mm lowering springs to destroy my dampers. But I'm looking for some braided brake hoses for the front brakes and cannot find anything even close. Anyone got a linky for Pinky, please? Thanks, Mr Pink

By the way, I wouldn't necessarily use a cone filter plugged straight into the inlet manifold cos it'll just suck in hot air. I got a 20 quid cone filter from Halfords, stuffed it down behind the headlight and used a 1 metre bendy silicon pipe from merlinmotorsport (27 quid delivered) and 2 55-70 mm jubilee clips for a quid. That way it can draw from the cold air coming through the grille, and from the cold air feed that used to supply the old pipe. Job done.

65mm mate

I'd be interested in how you managed that?! Is it blown? I wanted to keep mine all-motor, not least cos I can't afford to turbo the car!

Made a CAI and put it on - when combined with the chip lots more high end power from 3k rpm upwards, which is where it was choking off before. Lowering next... Anyone have recommendations for lowering springs, please? J to the P

Get the fluid changed - you may have boiled it. But it sounds like the brake pump might be fubar. Edit : It's not brake fade unless you've been doing a few mega fast to zero stops in a row. If it happens even when the brakes are cool then that isn't it. If you've been doing fast driving on the brakes a lot you may have boiled the fluid, then it's no good anymore.

I've found a chip which modifies the fuel pump signal, have chucked it on and it's increased low torque, but no noticable high end increases. Found a K&N replacement air filter (not cone, actual replacement insert), thinking about putting one on but unsure it'll make much difference - contemplating building a CAI instead - but not done this for a deisel before - is there anything I need to consider? Thanks for tip about the bottom end - I'll look into that one. Cheers, James

I guess this guy called Dubya - if his car is now standard it's either had an engine swap or it only ever had bolt on stuff on it that's now unbolted - or it's not standard! I guess I'm only really looking to make the car balanced and fun. The front is a bit heavy due to the engine - even lowering won't solve that if this is the characteristic, I guess I could try to find a lighter bonnet to compensate - don't know if anyone has a link? I'll post you a pack of chilli peanuts if you do. Or are all these cars a bit nose heavy? Chipping should push the torque up to 100lb/ft ish which is not bad for a car with only a tonne in weight and delivering that torque at a couple of thousand revs! Liking the fact that I don't have to go all high speed illegal to enjoy the drive. I think at the weekend I might try to make a cold air ram for the car - using a generic cone filter and some halfords pipes and jubilee clips. Mama. Oh yes, that was what I was going to ask - lowering - I've seen lots of info on here for coilovers, but seeing as I don't want to spend £400+ making the car lower I was wondering if anyone has a recommendation for simple lowering springs? The dampers are in trouble anyway so might as well finish them off, whilst I'm saving up for a decent fast road setup! Again, a packet of (unopened) chilli peanuts could be yours. Thanks for your patience in reading my ramblings. Mr Pink

Well that's that then!

By the way, has anyone ever shortened the roof on an arosa or lupo? Or even photoshopped it? Interested to see what it would look like! JP

Thanks for your replies. Will look into the BMC air filter. See I quite like the micro hatch style go kart feel - but finding the SDi a little nose heavy and high at the mo. It's quite a tall car for its wheel base so I think lowering could be a cheeky move. However I fitted gas suspension to my 300zx TT and coilovers to my second supra and it's not all that great for british roads! So I reckon some shorter springs for now whilst I get the timing belt and fluid/filter servicing and brakes (all booked for next Friday) and bodywork sorted - need a nice black bonnet, front wings, passenger wing mirror, drivers rubbing strip and both door cards. Any links for these parts appreciated as findapart is not helping! The SDi is a nice torquey car - 0-40 is brisk and low revving, really enjoying it. I think a little bit more pep (chip and breathing) and some decent handling and a spruced body with a lovely bit of servicing from my mechanic who does my high powered stuff normally - Jim's Garage in Margate - and I might get somewhere - it's just I.m having trouble with the breathing, bodywork and suspension! Any help appreciated! Thanks again, Mr Pink

Hiya, I'm James, new to the world of the Arouser. Just bought an old and slightly battered Arosa SDi for an alternative project - was wondering if anyone on here has any experience tuning these bad boys? I know I won't get big power, but I fancied a bit of go kart style fun so am gonna lower it, I can find links on tinternet for chipping, but can't find anything about air intakes or exhausts, manifolds etc. Has anyone got any nice links to suppliers that they don't mind sharing please? Many thanks! Jimmy the Pink