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Hey I have a baby blue standard 1.0 lupo and Im looking to lower and get some bad ass wheels any suggestions for decent (not to expensive) coilies??
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Hi Guys, Basically I've got rid of the old coilovers and replaced them with new ones. They are TA Technix which are not the best, but I'm on a budget. The coilovers are adjusted the exact same height and are tightly bolted in etc. There is no unwanted movement. Yet, when I drive it's quite bumpy on a smooth road and the steering is light and pulls sharply to the right at times. I know that I may need tracking done, but wondered if you guys had any ideas and could help me out. Cheers
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Just wondering, what width of wheel will fit onto an arosa without having to roll the arches and deal with camber? also what offset is needed?
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Hi guys, just introducing myself as i am new here. After looking through everyone else's i thought id finally post some pics. Anyway i have got myself a 1.4s in good condition in storm grey with exceptionally low mileage, just 17000, 04 plate with a couple of minor marks. For now i have just made some minor mods to start with. such as de badged rear, stubby aerial and pressed plates. Hopefully going to get some coilovers in a few months and then go from there. After a wash and wax i decided to blitz the interior. Stripped back my rusty drums and painted them black. Apologies for the super dirty arch liners they are next on my list. Also painted my rusty steels.
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Planning on buying some new coilovers on Friday(pay day) as I've just sold mine. Looking at spending up to £200, so budget coilovers basically, what would people recomend? Preferably ones that go the lowest, I know I can take adjusters/helpers out and what not! Ones that have caught my eye are the TA-TECHNIX kit on eBay for £173 Cheers in advance
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Past. Present. Exterior Styling: - Removed rear Wiper. - Removed side bumper strip's. - Colour matched bumpers. - Smoked indicators. - Red brake calipers. - Wind deflectors. - Many stickers. - Checked vinyl wrapped fuel cap. - Flared arches. - Smoothed front bumper. - Black Sun strip. Sound: - Sony X-plod Stereo. - 1200 watt Sub. Interior: - Black Lupo GTI Seats. - Black Door Cards. - Stickers again. - False Floor - Black under dash and centre console. Engine: - Induction Kit - Ghetto as **** RockStar oil catcher. - Boso style Exhaust. - Red rocker cover - Exposed Black Manifold. Chassis: - TA Technix Coilovers - 13" Ally Cat, 7J Wheels. Future mods: - GTI spoiler. - Import style number plates. - Compressed rear springs to get them extra lows! - Wide angled rear view mirror. - Smoked headlights.
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Morning all! I recently bought myself this lovely little loop, so this is my first post on here, and just wanted some advice on the first steps to take to improve the old girl! Well, here she is: Basically any advice on what modifications would look good? any and all opinions welcome! oh and what lowering springs would you lot recommend? as i cant afford coilovers for a long time and those arch gaps are awful!
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just wondering how low 100mm front and 70mm back would look, i dont want to buy them and not be pleased with the outcome, ]i was looking at these, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271284312244?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
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took my rear suspension out today to change them to coilovers and the bump stops are shot to hell. i was just wondering if its worth upgrading to polybush ones or is it better to just get genuine bump stop replacements? thanks.
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I've come across some coilovers for my lupo that are dirt cheap. The only thing is that the rear shocks aren't there and it is only the springs. I am not convinced this is how they came out of the factory, although the guy assures me it is, and that my standard rear shocks would not be up to the job with springs that lower the car 80/90mm. What are your opinions guys?! -
Just fitted these on lupo front bumper on floor and back has not really done much and winded em all the way down not done much anyone got any idears to make back lower
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Hi Damien/anyone else reading Im looking at getting a budget set of coilovers for my arosa. Ive looked through various threads and various people have various comments/opinions regarding various brands, and it clouds the air for those new to the car. So this is help for me and any future newbies. (So please dont let this thread get full of petty arguments) Obviously the more expensive you go, the better the engineering thats gone into the set up, design and manufacture, however, i'm cheaping on this arosa as much as I can as its just a dirty daily. I dont want a crazy drop, just a tighter ride, being used to my 300zx, standard ride height is almost causing sea sickness feelings as it wallows so much! I've seen on the dpm website the following: JOM coilovers for £185 http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/jom-coilover-suspension-kitbr-arosa-10-14-14tdi-17sdi-0697-p-8189.html FK AK coilovers for £195 (but currently out of stock) http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/fk-ak-street-coilover-suspension-kitbr-arosa-10-14-14tdi-17sdi-0697-p-9581.html Prosport coilovers for £209 http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/prosport-coilover-suspension-kitbr-arosa-10-14-14tdi-17sdi-0697-p-9443.html So I'd like sensible reviews and comparisons between these 3 sets or similarly priced sets, as a guide for me and anyone else who cant squeeze for the higher caliber brands. Could include: Ride quality Ease of adjustment Ease of installation Corrosion resistance Horror stories? Thanks for your time Alex
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Hi, so i'm looking to buy some coilovers and have been looking around at different ones and this is some that I have found in the budget range :- Jom Coilovers £189 Fk Ak Street £185 Ta Technix £189 then into the higher price being :- Ap Coilovers (straight from AP) £385 Fk Highsport £355 There are probably many others around but I have hear some bad reviews about different ones, was wondering if to spend a bit on some expensive ones or just get budget coilovers and if so what ones. Cheers
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it may Sound funny,but ive seen ads of coilovers specifically for gti;s and non gti;s..or for 3l only ,,so whats the difference if there is?
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took my rear suspension out today to change them to coilovers and the bump stops are shot to hell. i was just wondering if its worth upgrading to polybush ones or is it better to just get genuine bump stop replacements? thanks.
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My new engine is finally being fitted in a rush as i need the car for bugjam to get in with my VW weekend ticket! There isnt enough time to make the car something amazing for Bugjam, so i think im literally just going to have my coilovers fitted! It doesnt matter though as im not going to be showing it anyway Not enough time to fit my wheels as with my custom adaptors my arches are going to have to be pulled like crazy! Plus im still sanding down the dishes so they can be polished AND i still havnt decided on a colour for the centres.. although think i might go for grey. I have custom panels (bootlid and doors) waiting to be put on but they still need painting, boo! No point in rushing when i can take my time and have it ready for Edition38 in september!
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I've recently bought a 1.4 Lupo and I would like to lower it. I would only want to go down 40mm (maybe 60mm at a push) and I'm wondering how best to go about this. I've been advised to go for lowering springs rather than coilovers because a.) I don't need go go really low, as the roads around Sheffield are shocking! And b.) I've been told that coilovers offer a harsher ride over lowering springs as they are more track/B road focused. My questions are: Are there any massive disadvantages with the cheap ebay springs such as Lo Suspension and FK's?! Will I need to uprate the shocks to cope with the added stress? Also will will I need my alignment sorted for a 40mm drop? Any other suggestions and advice welcome Thanks!
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Does anyone know or could anyone advise me how low ill have to go with my 13 inch dished wheels for my lupo , need help asap Thanks.
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Okay guys I'm looking for advice on what compressor, air tank etc. to have... I was thinking along the lines of a 12v compressor, 2/3 gallon air tank and some 12v solenoids Any of you run the kit?
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Got bored of driving an everyday Corsa so decided to get a Dub. Picked up a reasonably clean 1.0 LUPO E 2000 W reg for a decent price. Done some work on it but only had it for a month, nearly ready for the road now. First task was rip the horrible bump strips off and de badge. (My Lupo on right) Next I ordered up a set of coilovers and fitted new discs & pads, Lowered it right down but was too low for a Daily Driver so raised the front a touch. Next to arrive was wheels, 15" x 7" Lenso Bsx Running 165/45/15, A bit of stretch but not too much.... just what I wanted. Apart from other small touches that's about all that I have got around to doing, pretty pleased with the results. Got a few bits of paintwork to fix up, exhaust and possibly a roof rack and i should be sorted. (Some glue left on from bump strip in this photo but it is gone now haha)
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just fitted some ap coilovers to my lupo 1.0L an took it for its first drive and the steering is out >.< if the wheels are straight the steering wheel is turn slightly to the left .everything else works fine an it was fine before fitting the coilovers .so if u got five minutes can u give me some advice please.
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has anyone got any pictures with theirs lowered 40mm, preferably with 15" wheels, just getting an idea of what it would look like because I want to lower mine, but keep the stock dampers, also would 60mm be to much with my stock dampers? thanks -
what's the most I could lower my lupo without rubbing the tires on the arches?
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right i have JOM blueline coilvers on lupo 1.4 16v, at the moment i have it about 80-90mm on font and wound all way down on back and it really bouncey and tips on how i could stop this. I understand that ther budget coils and are they arent going to be the best ride in the would but is ther anything i could do?! some ideas i had was- front and reat strut brashes new bushes as i no mine are f**k*d new top mounts dunno if any of them will work though any help will be greatful
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Hello everyone Need some help. I've been looking at coil overs and i want to slam my arosa! I've seen people saying to change mounts and what not and i have no idea what they are going on about half the time! Just wondering what else i would need if i bought some JOM coil overs? like mounts and stuff people are saying! Appreciate as much help as i can get thanks..
