alexfernihough Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 i missed gti international cos i was working on the car sorting out the alloys till midday sunday so here are the final pics of the lupo not quite 100% finished yet but still looking good.these pics are 100% genuine un edited unlike the photoshop examples i orriginally posted border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 What can I say, totally unique!Looks like a good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Lup Gti Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 Looks well good mate!!Why didnt u smooth front bumper off then?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexfernihough Posted May 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 that might be next only problem is strength to do it properly i whole mould of the front bumper would need to be made and a fiberglass one custom made to replace it. like the back bumper was done that is a custom made complete bumper not the standard one modified with a huge blob of filler inside it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpgti Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 tasty stuff m8 hows the headlights effected with the badboy bonnet iv been thinking off it for mine 4 a while now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinA3 Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 wow thats lovelylove the wheelsi guess it was just a matter of time until someone wacks a set of porka rims to the luponot too keen on the sunstrip though............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoil Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 coolhow do u open the doors boot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArosaMike Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 Looks awesome mate. Those Porsche rims look ace. Just one question....how do you see the lights at the back and where you gonna put the numberplate? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Looks awesome though style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidDub Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 wow like the rims nice paint job suprised you did not put a smll mirror on the car to finish it of style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexfernihough Posted May 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 bonnett is a lot of work you need to fabricate a dome that goes over the light and is welded onto the bonnet (which is aluminium and very difficult to weld.the lights are still mot legal aparently they've been checked before finishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Certainly individual alex, bound to get you a lot of attention, from people you pass and probably the modifying mags (and boys in blue). Must have been expensive but they've done a lovely job if it's as good as in the pics. Personally I don't really like the wheels that much, the standard twin exhaust shape is better in my eyes and the rear lights look like a spray paint job which I've seen people reck their lights trying. I'd have missed the rear wiper and the sun strip would have to go.Looks mean from the front thouhg and would be interested to see the half cage and anything else done inside.Looks cool but not for me :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoil Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 I agree,personally wouldn't do it to my car but it does look like a high quality job, thought I wouldn't like the Porsche rims but for me they are the best part. they well suit the Lupo! I take it you got the exhaust manifold through from gemany? Are you going to get it rr'd!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-=R LUPO Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Absolutly love it mate. Modifying is to everyones unique taste. Whats the point in all following the same trend, its just like chasing your own tail. Alot of people dont like the light eyebrows on mine, me included, but I aint takin them off, Im not a sheep!Is the cage custom made? Hope it is and not off the shelf, as everyone will want one then! lol. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardent Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Not a modding man myself but, what a bonnet. Have seen the bad boy bonnet on other cars but seems to suit the lines of the lupo very well. Almost as if the car itself is saying "are you looking at me?"Jayson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 sorry to be stupid... is it black rat who has a bad boy bonnet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 ardent u r right - it looks amazing - black rats is a nice motor! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexfernihough Posted May 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 i was the first to do it i dont think any of the mods could be called tacky or over the top i have tried to keep it all quite subtle apart from the bonnet.here is a list just in case you hadn't noticed everything..bonnettbadboy over headlights hand fabricated in aluminium.badge cut out removedsideswage lines removed down the length of the carhandles removed, aluminium plate welded in place of handle cut out with remote key fob door openingarches modified for larger wheelsrearboot door badge removedhandle removed plated and smoothedcomplete custom made rear bumper not the orriginal one filled over with swage line removed and number plate recess removed.wheelsPorsche 7 x 17 wheels front and rearH&R stud pattern adaptors 4x100 to 5x130falken 205 40 17 tyrespolished ally roll cagebig stereo install yet to go back into the carScorpion Stainless Cat back zorstPipercross viper air filter with custom silicone air feed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Alex, you wasnt the first to do the bonnet, clifford did that about 6 months back. If everyone remembers the potos posted when it was still a black bonnet? I remembered thinking it could have been carbon fibre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyeBaz Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Well smart - Love the side profile.What suspension kit you running Alex ??Shame the rear end has to be spoiled with a no. plate & light though. Can you not have the no. plate in the rear window some how Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Doesn't really matter who was first tho style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />Sorry I didn't reply Alex on MSN - I think its looks the nadgers style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Wheels look great, but then I knew they would! The only things I don't really like are the rear lights, I'd say some cambridge but quite a few people have them now...And I've never been a fan of sunstrips on ANY cars...other than that, its well 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marqs_Loopy Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Its the bollox Alex fan fuukin tastik. Love the Porch rims they look trik. Did you haave to mod the arches alot and how much further out are the rims compared to standard.Agree with MattyB bout the rear lights Cambridge versions for normal every day use but ya wicked ones for show.Well done Al looks unique . Bet it cost a few quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssexLoop Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 i would have to see it in real life to be convinced, from what i see id say not for me at all... but good effort though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nix Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 8) wicked car mate nothing like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 *erm, ok im looking*Some nice touches there, not convinced on the back end though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoil Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 Is that a fire extinguisher or a bottle of NOZZZ I see in there? Are you worried it's gonna go up on fire? Didn't think filler was flammable! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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