dubpilot Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 (edited) Ok, after hanging around in clubpolo for quite a few years, I have decided to sell the MK5 in exchange for a more appropriate family wagon. Still keeping it from within the VAG stables, I enforced the law and we acquired a Touran. Fast forward a few years (8 since the Polo), the wife passed her driving test so I have now found a perfect excuse to stretch the family budget and acquire a 2nd car. Now when I say budget, its more like a few pennies under the sofa.I did consider getting my old car back but then I have always wanted a Lupo as well. It was a neck and neck, an epic battle in my mind. So the choice has been made and in exchange for 500 notes, here she is... a 99 1.4 16v S!I was prepared to expect the unexpected with the price but so far, all I have uncovered is:1. Temperamental windows which work when they decide they want to work.2. Faulty temperature gauge.3. Broken door straps.4. Slightly leaking oil sump (worn gasket).5. Faulty wing mirror adjusters (not working at all!).6. Doorcards hanging by a thread (missing clips).7. Annoying rattle inside passenger headrest!!!8. Original wiper blades have never been changed from new.9. Gear gaiter completely worn and torn.On the plus side:1. It has been fitted with coilovers as standard, albeit Im not sure which make.2. Camber and tracking recently done to perfection.3. 12 month MOT with no advisories.4. Smoked headlights.5. German metal pressed plates (I know, illegal they still look better).6. Stubby mirrors on both sides.7. Interior in great condition.Things that I have fixed so far.1. Bought a napa leather gear gaiter on the bay.2. Changed the gear knob (kept the old one from my Polo).3. Full service.4. Changed wiper blades all around (retro-fit aeros).5. White LED interior light as I hate the yellow OEM item, did this on all the bulbs in the Touran as well.6. Trying to fix the faulty temperature gauge at the moment. Already replaced the coolant temp sensor but still no joy! Any suggestions?Theres nothing much that will change after this, just gonna try and sort out the things that need fixing as she is purely a daily driver. There are a lot of age related marks all around the car so she is no show-car for sure. Will just try to do a bit of cleaning here and there.In summary, really happy Ive gone with the Lupo. Feels like my old MK5 anyway only a lot nippier with the 16v engine on board. Plus it handles like a dream! Corners like a go-kart and steering is light. Edited March 6, 2013 by dubpilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al3xTee Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Welcome you'll find most help threads for your issues, just try having a search, if not then someone should pop up! Good luck with your new Lupo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete91 Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Welcome. A rattle inside the headrest lol? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubpilot Posted March 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Welcome. A rattle inside the headrest lol? Yeah, it's doing my head in. It's as if someone had managed to put in a few screws inside and they rattle ALL the time. It's like driving with a baby rattle hanging from the rear view mirror! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubpilot Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Update: The little lupo turned out to have a dodgy MOT as it failed on various major components. Report came back as beyond economical repair. So on she went on her next life as a banger racer (SOLD!).Now I loved how it drove so much I got another similar motor. Will post pics when available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubpilot Posted November 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) Well, here she is... "deedee" the 2002 Arosa Sport. Deedee has spent her life as a Daily Driver, with more miles on her than any other car on this site (probably). But all her previous owners have looked after her and she still drives like half her age. She will remain as a daily and will put on some more mileage with her new owner.Just like the loop, no major changes planned. Just a general tidy up and sorting of non-functioning parts. Edited November 8, 2014 by dubpilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Lovely colour! bit of a pain about the lupos mot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubpilot Posted November 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Cheers Matt. Spent the morning on the first fix-it job... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 New fog light? what a pain they are to fit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubpilot Posted November 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 It was actually relatively easy, took me all of 30 mins to get the job done. Spent longer studying how to dismantle it. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 bottom in first the up and two bolts is how mine went in I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubpilot Posted November 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Got the badgeless grilles on the car and drove out to get some milk. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubpilot Posted November 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Sorted out the broken aerial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubpilot Posted November 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Really loving the crisp white sidelights, got lucky as the previous ones I had on the lupo had a blue hue to them. These came out pure white. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 What bulbs Lamps are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubpilot Posted November 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 (edited) Hey Matt, they are just canbus led bulbs from fleabay. I hate the yellow stock bulbs that come out of the factory.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350953560237?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Edited November 13, 2014 by dubpilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubpilot Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) The old gear shift was worn, so this happened.Then I stood out and admired my work. Edited November 14, 2014 by dubpilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 You bought the FK grille set? off here im guessing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubpilot Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Yes Matt, saw it on the classifieds and even though its too much copper for a flimsy bit of plastic, I paid out as I've not seen one on another Arosa. Happy with how it looks up front so worth it, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubpilot Posted November 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) So after a visit to the local Eurocarparts, I think I've finally fixed my intermittent EPC light issue, then some small boxes arrived in the post. Then this happened...I've been wanting to do a switch upgrade so I can run my fogs as DRLs. Pleased with how they came out. Edited November 26, 2014 by dubpilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubpilot Posted November 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 I noticed that the repeaters where in 2 different variants, the O/S was smoked while the N/S was clear. Both where badly weathered anyway so popped over to the local car parts store. Tango'd and new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WobLupo Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 What bulbs did you buy for interior? got a link? i brought some before off ebay but they were too small for interior light and only fitted numberplate bulbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubpilot Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Best upgrade I've done so far, IMO. Dirty bonnet but really clean windscreen! 100x better than the factory fitted version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Standard arms or the aero arms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubpilot Posted April 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 (edited) OEM lupo GTI arms with Bosch Golf mk4 blades. Like they came out of the factory. :-) Edited April 9, 2015 by dubpilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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