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Awesome!

Great to see you back! Was it stolen or under cunami?

One was found at one dealer other one at some other dealer. And yes it took about a year. Regarding bushes I've got Powerflex all around.

Some time ago finally got original ones. Took about a year to get them as VAG didn't had them. As you see on pictures difference is huge! But it didn't solved rubbing problem. Rubs less but still.

Ordered OEM. I hope it helps.

Does lower joint differs from regular Lupo?

Liners are fitted correctly. I had to change old liners because the same tyre size were even touching metal panel behind it...

Hmm. Will really thos 5mm make difference. Was the tolerance so small?

Hi! Got this beautiful Lupo GTI for several year. I have fully restored it as it's condition was quite awful when I got it. Changed lot's of parts to new ones and still having this problem that when front wheels are in full lock they are rubbing wheel sill. First I thougt that wheels alingment were bad but checked it on a car geometrical stand and they were in correct position. Does any one got a clue what still could be wrong? Perhaps front upper mount? As those are parts which I havent still changed as there was no need.. Wheels are OEM with OEM size tyre: 195/50 R15 Please see pictures attached.

Hi! Here is my version of custom Lupo GTI exhaust. Folowing components used: Custom Exhaust system made out of Magnaflow components.Original exhaust manifold. Stainless steel piping 60mm OD.Catalytic converter: 59955Resonator: 10414Endbox: 14210Tip: 35168 Here are "some" pictures: And here is small video. Perhaps some more will come. http://youtu.be/ewD7q2Li-2U

Great work Tada! BTW what pipe diameter did you use for exhaust system?

Where is thermoswitch located for fan?

Time after time I check my car with VCDS. Also at begining of the year there was engine rebuit. Engine is running fine but fuel consumption is bit high I think. Something makes me think, that this incorrect reading makes ECU think that engine is still cold and more fuel then needed is injected.

Hi! Possible causes; Cool running thermostat: New OEM thermostat No thermostat at all: see previous VCDS isn't accurate: Don't know about this. I have original Ross-Tech cable + latest soft Cold weather is having an effect on the normal operating temp: The same situation was in summer as well VCDS may take the temp reading from somewhere other than the normal temp sensor? Just a guess... : That is question to VAG engineers Fan running all the time? : haven't seen fan running all the time Blowers are cooling the engine due to blowing air through the heater matrix.: No. So I still urge to hear some answers from GTI users.

Hi! Perhaps some of GTI owners can help me to sort out one problem that is related to engine temperature. On panel everything is fine, but looking via VCDS I can't get more then 73C degrees. Thermostat and temperature sensors are new and OEM. GTI model has its own thermostat which opens at 80C degrees not at 87C like on other Lupo's. I know that this car has been chipped some time ago by previous owner. Perhaps some wrong program has been used and now wrong coolant temperature is given to ECU...

All boxes were carried at once. When i first saw all this pile of boxes I didn't believe that I could take them all, but after starting to put them in to car they went in easly

Question, can a Lupo "swalow" a whole sortiment of Red Line oils? Easy! Plus you will not be alone as there is still place for one full size passenger in front! More about Red Line oils http://www.redlineoil.com/

By my request, I representing official dealer of Powerflex in Latvia, Powerflex has made Antiroll bar bush for GTI model. It can be ordered from today! http://www.powerflex... 22mm/2087.html Please enjoy! I hope they soon make replacement bush for engine mount dog bone. ;-)

Stumbled across this topic searching for someone who successfully has installed cruise control... Great car, great topic! Took me whole day to go through! But still have the same question unanswered: Did you fit cruise control and made it working? if yes could you give me some more info on wiring etc. Thanks,

Hi! Does anyone has put cruise control on some petrol version? Does this stalk from diesel version would also work?

Few days ago had a little ride with I think 85Hp version. (not sure) After a Lupo GTI sensitive throttle UP feels like don't want to go anywhere. As BEP51 already mentioned that engine IS noisy. I would even say very noisy! As well boot is quite large comparing to Lupo but as it is in two levels I think that doesn't make it bigger. The reason is that under top floor you won't keep anything because who will be willing every time unload top to get something from bottom. I know this by experience with my family car Seat Toledo which as well have this two level boot. Interior I liked a lot. Having these panels that are painted into car color makes everything more cozy. Liked a lot Start/Stop system. Worked just great! Regarding space Lupo feels more spacious as well in front and back. In front because Lupo's dashboard is curved to floor and give more spacious look. In back it would be more spacious if side window wouldn't have such high line. But you should agree if this was designed differently car from outside wouldn't be so beautiful. Also it felt like for knees there is a bit more space at back. Well that all what I noticed about UP. Hope that some GTI version would come out. That would be way to make this car another true Hot Hatch! ;-)

I'm afraid this won't fit. It is a bit different size. But I have already asked Powerflex to make bushes for GTI. As they don't have even ARB bushes... They said that these will be available in 2-3 weeks.

Great picture. Putted on desktop. Perhaps you have this picture in original size, as this one is a bitt too small for my desktop. If you have please send to: janis@bad.lv Thanks,

Thanks for advise but Lupo on track is just temporary solution while my sport car is not finished. Here in Latvia roads are not so good to ride on coilovers with comfort.

Yesterday was on track again. This time with proper tires: Kumho KU15. Alloy wheels for this car was fixed so they now have correct hole diameter to fit hub as well all wheels are straight. Alloys are MAS Mini Lite 15", 7" wide with ET30 offset. Car looks better with this offset but if you corner hard on track 195/50 tires are scrubbing plastics that are in wheel arches. Some pictures: For assurance about some important engine parameters I've put a 4 in 1 gauge from D1. Volts/Oil pressure/Oil temperature/Coolant temperature. Still haven't found a place to take coolant temperature but it will be sorted out soon. For oil pressure and oil temperature I used special adapter that has been installed between oil cooler and oil filter. Race Logic Performance Box. Nice gadget to see laptimes and after loging data have some more info on how well it went on track. Fuel consumption on track is quite high. Did some 75km on track and engine burned some 20L of fuel.