-=Steve=- Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 (edited) Now I've just finished spraying the car I thought it would be a good time to start a readers ride for my G/Fs Lupo! border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="" />7 weeks ago it was all standard... Spec.19991.0EMetallic greenModifications.ExteriorFull respray in original colour but based up in black and loads of base colour put on, looks very pearly / Metallic Roof sprayed in base black (no additives... or preservative, only 60callories, lol)Grill sprayed in base blackAnti reflective Grill badgeFlushed boot, all badges and lock removed (Mk3 Fiesta boot solenoid and switch re-fabricated to do the job)Rear wiper removed and 25mm blind grommet fitted in the holeM3 base plates with some blanks fabricated to allow F1 mirrors, I dont like these but everyone asks questions regarding them so there staying for the short termCrystal side repeatersHead light protectorsC/C bumpers, rear one reworked to accept new back boxBump strips removedBullet aerial with 8 BallGerman number plates with ATB surroundsBonnet Bra.. sometimesChassis13x7 ATS classics 3mm spacers on the rear.. because I should of got 13x8, lolWietech Springs, 50% bumpstop on the front and 100% on the rearEngineSlash letter box rear section by powerflow (NO silencer)Interior / ICEMD/CD PlayerHome made 12mm MDF parcel shelf holding JBL GTO 6x9s8 Ball tax disk holderWhat next..?Better alarm systemFlip key.. could do with some advice on that??Better head unitPowerflow center sectionMissing near side headlight rear cover.. part number any1?Front padsPossibly some new VW rear mud flaps, took the old ones off as they looked tattyOh and in the middle of designing a German flag design for a sun strip70mm rear lowering springs from sheffield coil springsWell that's it, only had it 7weeks and it was completely original so I'm happy with the progress... Edited October 1, 2006 by -=Steve=- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupojunkie Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 looking good style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> have you got any larger pictures? the ones posted are very small. love the paintwork its mint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupojunkie Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 i love it very subtle mods make a huge difference! would like to see more people keeping the factory colours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-=Steve=- Posted October 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 looking good style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> have you got any larger pictures? the ones posted are very small. love the paintwork its mint!Cheers, i'm pleased with it style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":shades:" border="0" alt="shades.gif" /> Just edited the post so the pics should come up now (thanks to CHI) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picola Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 Looks wicked! Im wanting to go down similar lines, in terms of subtlety (sp).Just need some time off work!You got any pics of the back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-=Steve=- Posted October 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 Looks wicked! Im wanting to go down similar lines, in terms of subtlety (sp).Just need some time off work!You got any pics of the back?Not yet, cant belive i 4got as its bum is its best asset!!I shall get some taken and posted, Glad you like it style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stig247 Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 (edited) looks cools reminds me of my old car very similar Edited October 1, 2006 by stig247 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyp Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 looks really good all colour coded... whats that in the foreground of one of the shots? mk2 or is it a polo on some phat alleycat rims??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-=Steve=- Posted October 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 looks really good all colour coded... whats that in the foreground of one of the shots? mk2 or is it a polo on some phat alleycat rims???Mk1 Golf Cab on 13x9s, looks very phat! Was at a Vw rolling road day in Hull style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldirtybastard Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 HiBecause the wheels are so small it need lowering more.nice color.Taz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-=Steve=- Posted October 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 HiBecause the wheels are so small it need lowering more.nice color.TazOn the list of future mods it says '70mm lowering springs from sheffield coil springs' style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":confused:" border="0" alt="confused.gif" /> Front is low enough for my G/F style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="B)" border="0" alt="cool.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-=Steve=- Posted October 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="" />7 long weeks ago the lupo looked like this... style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":shades:" border="0" alt="shades.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 Looking good.Cool colour.Get some clay for the paintwork, and it'll come up a treat style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-=Steve=- Posted October 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 Looking good.Cool colour.Get some clay for the paintwork, and it'll come up a treat style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />Ohhhhhwww....Clay... whats that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 http://www.shop.edirectory.co.uk/auto_uniq...em&cid=1270 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-=Steve=- Posted October 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 (edited) http://www.shop.edirectory.co.uk/auto_uniq...em&cid=1270Some good commets on ( http://www.demonvw.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11571 ) as i used a 2 stage AutoGlyn Polish (industrial stuff) but i might treat me to some of that... So cheers style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Edited October 1, 2006 by -=Steve=- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfie Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 looking good mate! is that a bbs bodykit on the golf?Alfie style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":twisted:" border="0" alt="twisted.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-=Steve=- Posted October 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 (edited) border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="" /> Edited October 2, 2006 by Tigz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 wow car looks amazing! love the colour, definitley lloks deeper than the vw paint!oh, and the cap for the headlamp is 6x0 941 607 and costs 6.80 inc vat from vw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-=Steve=- Posted October 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 wow car looks amazing! love the colour, definitley lloks deeper than the vw paint!oh, and the cap for the headlamp is 6x0 941 607 and costs 6.80 inc vat from vw!Super star mate... really need that cap, many many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luposteve Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 looking well good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 nice car,black base made a big difference style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stig247 Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 im liking the mirrors tint the headlights will look much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-=Steve=- Posted October 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 nice car,black base made a big difference style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />Thats a honor for u to say nice car, there will never be a lupo to match yours!im liking the mirrors tint the headlights will look much betterI know bud but she wont let me, it would look like it had black eyes apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stig247 Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 show here this, sorry about the crap pic quality il try find a better one border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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