mk2 82 Report post Posted April 12 just curious if anyone has ever heard of unusual editions of Lupo or Arosa? Did Vdub ever make an SDI with an auto box (not the 3L system) or perhaps a version that has the viscous or haldex coupling 4WD system? The Gti has a different rear floor section to regular Lupos. Maybe there's a floor section to handle the rear diff. I like the idea of a Lupo on stilts with 4WD. would be handy where I live. could go sheep herding in the paddocks.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich 904 Report post Posted April 12 there has never been a 4wd lupo. the gti is different to accommodate the exhaust and battery. the sport is different again as it accommodates the exhaust but not the battery. only autos spotted are 1.4 models, I don't think the 1.0 has the guts for it, gti is a no as you would have to use a polo block for the bellhousing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich 904 Report post Posted April 13 https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-Lupo-1-4-auto-1999MY-S-only-58000-miles/282903036897?hash=item41de55c3e1:g:WkkAAOSwR7lau5kk auto with five seats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich 904 Report post Posted April 13 https://www.a2oc.net/community/index.php?threads/new-6-speed-gearbox-method-passat-11-onwards-myp-gearbox.25919/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mk2 82 Report post Posted April 13 you got me thinking... never good. technically, the 085 box from a 3L would work with an SDI. ok, so there'd need to be some extra plumbing and wiring... the question is though, is the data feed from the ecu to gearbox controller good? what i'm thinking, is would there need to be an interpreter/emulator between the sdi electronics and the 3L electronics. i could do with a new project- 4wd tractor lupo. I dont think monster truck would work though. too extreme for daily use. but which transmission system? i'll need a donor car too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skezza 327 Report post Posted April 13 Fitting a 1.2 3L box in a 1.4 is the only worthwhile project imo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mk2 82 Report post Posted April 13 anyone ever done it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lupo1.0se 89 Report post Posted April 14 Did find a lupo se with a sunroof. Looks factory too. I did not think they did due to the nature of the se https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-Lupo-SR-50BHP-999cc-Black-Petrol-Amazing-condition-for-year-999-00/192506696030?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D51002%26meid%3D2c0bd900097b48e8a1d4370613820d59%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D192506696030%26itm%3D192506696030&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3Aaead18fe-3faa-11e8-8fc6-74dbd1807424|parentrq%3Ac2c7c2b71620a86bc8fa9e03fff64946|iid%3A1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mk2 82 Report post Posted April 14 that must have been as a customer special order, or maybe as a promo car in a showroom to show off the sunroof option...? it's also got mudflaps. unusual. electric sunroof with manual windows! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weslangdon 25 Report post Posted April 14 On 4/12/2018 at 7:32 AM, mk2 said: just curious if anyone has ever heard of unusual editions of Lupo or Arosa? Did Vdub ever make an SDI with an auto box (not the 3L system) or perhaps a version that has the viscous or haldex coupling 4WD system? The Gti has a different rear floor section to regular Lupos. Maybe there's a floor section to handle the rear diff. I like the idea of a Lupo on stilts with 4WD. would be handy where I live. could go sheep herding in the paddocks.... you want one of those Golf Mk 2 Country models, lhd, stilts, very odd and when you open the bonnet the engine is a long way down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mk2 82 Report post Posted April 14 Yeah that's exactly what I'd like. But Lupo flavoured. Now, what would I need to make an SDI into that.... Hmmmm??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
