Mdo227 Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 (edited) Hi guys!So i've brought this cute little lupo as my first car since i wanted a car of a certain quality and something which would be fun to drive. It's a light Blue lupo 1.0 from 1999, which will get some mods as the funds raise for it. So far I've swapped out the wheels for some VW Motorsport RIAL rims, debadged and sharan sized badge on the rear and changed the stereo to a MFD unit for the pure OEM look. Im always looking for new ideas and mods for the car, and like everyone might suggest, i know i need more low, but i need to save up the money for new suspension parts until then, this is what I got:And with the new Sharan badge in place:and some lousy interior photos: Edited August 7, 2012 by Mdo227 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo-Joe Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 I need an MFD nice car dude!Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mdo227 Posted August 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Thanks JOE! as for the MFD, i'll say go for it! it plugs right into the car with the plug'n'play cables and works all good! as for the car, im currently just sitting around waiting for my first paycheck from the new job, then im off to get some coil overs ordered asap, but until then, i washed the car in hot water and tried to dry it, but it shrank lol it's not completely done, but i have modified the little lupo to become a replica of my own, here taken with some photos with a stock model 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newton Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 that yay taco sticker is AWESOME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mdo227 Posted September 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 Alright, long time no see, but i got a little teaser for this weekend im getting so excited to get some time to put it on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mdo227 Posted March 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Hi Guys!Sorry for the long time away, but i've currently been busy getting a new job and moving etc. so not much time for my lovely lupo!But this weekend i finally got back into modding it! The headliner was old an nasty, so i thought i would freshen it up with some new Tartan fabric! it turned out better than expected and i must admit, it's easier to work with sprayglue and fabric than I feared!I can see i didn't have a shot from after the coilover fitment here, so i took a shitty mobile photo last night to show the new stance And now for the new headliner:Hope you like it! i will be back sooner than last time! i promise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mdo227 Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Latest purchase for the lupo just got home anyy wild guesses on what is going on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewf10 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 are you removing the tow bar?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalum-arosa Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Possibly a gear knob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mdo227 Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Kalum nailed it more pictures will follow when i get it build Yeah joe, the tow bar is going, just don't know when lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewf10 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 you may have to get a new bumper? seen another thread and he had a slit cut in his bumper where the bar went Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12yan Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Lovely,MFD looks spot on mateKeep up the good work Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mdo227 Posted March 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Thanks for the kind comments guys Well, i got my new gearknop done today, and im itching to get it into the car hah I know the underside looks nasty, but with the gaitor and when installed in the car, noone will notice hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTIChris Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Millennium Falcon style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Are you sure that will hold up to the changes? Gear lever shafts are metal for a reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mdo227 Posted March 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 The knop itself is made from plastic, and im sure it will, i tested it before gluing and even then it worked fine i will let you know if it doesn't hold! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mdo227 Posted April 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Hi guys!First of all, i wanna appologize for the crappy phone pictures, but i forgot my camera home today (at my parrents place since they have a garage to work in )But i went shopping today, and that resulted in a set of new Recaro seats! im very satisfied with how they feel, and they only need a retrim to be as good as new, so that's what's next on the major mod list hehe!Another bonus about getting new seats is an excuse to get the carpet spotless too haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesey Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Are we looking at a full retrim here mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mdo227 Posted April 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Well, this weekend went out with a nice result! i spent a lot of time polishing the lip of the RIAL wheels, and i must admit, for the cost and efford (http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?/topic/94841-cheap-rim-polish-for-your-daily-wheels-pic-heavy/) i think it's worth the time! Here are a few pics:Before reflection shot: and after! and some random shots of the polished wheel: Here you can see the surface of the lip which isn't the best, but it's a close up, when standing just a step back, they just look shiney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mdo227 Posted March 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Hello guys!Sorry, it's been a long time since i was online here, but the good part is, i now how a lot to show you Since my last update here, i got around and brought myself some new wheels, so the RIALs are now packed away and made room for my new lovely Pirelli P-Slots! I have upgraded my headlightswitch for the chromed Polo 6R one, and i have spent a lot of time making the heater knobs from a Polo 6R functional in the lupo, but im very happy to say they're in and they are working as they should! If anyone are interested, i will try to describe what i did, but im sorry, i have no pictures from the process, as i had no idea what i was doing and i just tinkered with them untill i came up with something! I also got hold of an arosa tailgate, fixed my front indicator panel so i had no holes in it and got spacers and other small stuff done! but enough talking, here's some pics:First ones are from a small photo shoot i did just after getting my P-slots:And some from Edition38, hope to see some of you this year!And our little cozy camp at edition:Hope you likes it, i'll try to get some more interior pictures, as i am in the middle of a re-trim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shearermax Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 i would love to see that tow somthing :') Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron_Joy Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 That gear shifter will look sweet! I formally request a guide to be made with pictures for my viewing pleasure haha! Can't wait to see pics of that fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonboy Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Nice Stuff Are your P slots 14s? and what tyres do have on them? Looks sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mdo227 Posted March 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 That gear shifter will look sweet! I formally request a guide to be made with pictures for my viewing pleasure haha! Can't wait to see pics of that fittedThanks buddy! I have no pics from the process of making it other than the ones you've already seen, but what i did was:Brought a spare shifter to chop up. i cut away the outer stuff on it so i was left with only the mounting part of the knob. Next i took apart my flight joystick and trimmed down some of the inside so the mounting thing would fit nice and snug. When it all was ready, i took some 2k epoxy glue and filled as much of the inside as possible with it. Then it's like installing any other OEM gearknob with the clips and gaither around it !Nice Stuff Are your P slots 14s? and what tyres do have on them? Looks sweet Yeah, they are 14" the tyres are Continental 195/40 R14, but for this year im trying to get some 175/45 R14 for some more strech on them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron_Joy Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 That's a really good idea, i might have to try and come up with something i want as a gearknob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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