Jacko2512 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Alright Guys,I have just bought a Lupo 1.4s 2002 in Silver, love it already, great car.I was wondering what people think about mods?What would you all recommend that is a certain yes to do on the lupo?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowdublupo Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Coilovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brammo Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Do what ever makes you happy pal. Pretty much anything is possible if you have the money and expertise. It's all down to what you want out of the little Lupo. Do you want ridiculous speed? Do you want a head turner? All down to you at the end of the day. Look at some of the members cars there are some really nice examples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko2512 Posted February 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Thats great advice guys but.... there's always a but hahaha...I was asking what people think is a good idea, i do not want to do too much but i would like to try and increase efficiency as much as possible, make the lupo look good (do i lower it?), and just generally have a nice, well maintained lupo my lupo has a few very light scratches, do you recommend i just t-cut and polish or is it worth waxing it? (not a clue how to do or what it does?)thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brammo Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Best thing to do you when you first get it is to give an all over clean. Really go to town. Make sure also that you use some quality products. Myself I use meguiars gold class shampoo, I think it gives a really nice finish. Then give it s really good polish meguiars do a three step which is quite good. There are loads of brands out there. Then I always give it a good service unless it had a recent vw service. So oil change, then change all filters and plugs. Little tip when I drain the oil I always get a paint brush and pain the underneath of the car with the old oil so it prevents it from corroding. Then as far as modifications there are soooo many! Most people tend to buy themselves some nice alloys and then lower it accordingly. After that you can as mental or as subtle as you like. I re-trimmed my head lining which was a nice subtle mod and then I went and spent about 900 quid on a new sound system. Like I say it's all about what you want out of the little car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko2512 Posted February 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Best thing to do you when you first get it is to give an all over clean. Really go to town. Make sure also that you use some quality products. Myself I use meguiars gold class shampoo, I think it gives a really nice finish. Then give it s really good polish meguiars do a three step which is quite good. There are loads of brands out there. Then I always give it a good service unless it had a recent vw service. So oil change, then change all filters and plugs. Little tip when I drain the oil I always get a paint brush and pain the underneath of the car with the old oil so it prevents it from corroding. Then as far as modifications there are soooo many! Most people tend to buy themselves some nice alloys and then lower it accordingly. After that you can as mental or as subtle as you like. I re-trimmed my head lining which was a nice subtle mod and then I went and spent about 900 quid on a new sound system. Like I say it's all about what you want out of the little car.thanks for that great advice. i think that is what i want to do, just lower a bit, not too much, get some decent wheels. have already sorted the audio out cleaning the lupo is a necessity, what is the situation with waxing i have heard about or isit best to just clean and polish well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiea7x Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 (edited) Waxing is the last step in cleaning mate for a hood clean I dosnowfoamrinse shampoo, two bucket methodclayshampoo again( remove any dirty marks or water spots from claying)polishwaxthere's plenty guides around check out any of the detailing forums soe people are really anal about things but that's just personal preference Edited February 22, 2011 by jamiea7x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brammo Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 What Jamie says. But I would say the most important thing is to do the two bucket method. Especially if you haven't washed the car in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris c Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 lower it easily the best thing to do to any car along with cleaning and a nice set of wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko2512 Posted March 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 (edited) Alright guys, had the lupo for a little bit, love it, drives like a dream. havent had much time to make any chnages so anything you can recommend to improve or just your opinions. I have changed the lights so now Xenons and LED side lights, mats throughout, Oil Filter and now synthetic oil, cheap black wheel trims etc.....Obviously I know the majority will say 'coilovers' and 'alloys' etc but Im not sure whether im a huge fan??Here are a few pics.Thankshttp://img576.imageshack.us/i/southderbyshire20110312.jpg/http://img819.imageshack.us/i/img2011030600057.jpg/http://img535.imageshack.us/i/img2011031200064.jpg/http://img191.imageshack.us/i/img2011031200065.jpg/http://img97.imageshack.us/i/southderbyshire20110318.jpg/ Edited March 21, 2011 by Jacko2512 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabbles21 Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 I'm not sure they're xenons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sat1983 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 I'm not sure they're xenons?Doesn't look like it to me either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis033 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 savagely needs to be lowered would look so much nicer mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGB Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 They are probably just bulbs with 'Xenon' gas in them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revo Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 You forgot making it an ICE car . As for the economy, LPG if it's a petrol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.