lewis36 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Hello, bought myself a wee lupo couple of weeks back bought it completely standard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis36 Posted August 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 It's a 1.4 and 73,000 on the clock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tintin360 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Nice Car! Love the colour.Whats your plans for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis36 Posted August 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Thanks, I have did a few things already just learned how to add pictures so....Removed bump strips still a work in progress !Gave it a wee clean Then order some wheels! Got some tyres to wrap round then went for some stretch, 165/50/15! Before After And one day later this happend ! Hit a pot hole Luckily managed to hammer it out !Order some red diceAnd found this wee minion on my air fresher Then I got a wee kermit sticker for the back window, also when a was de badging the rear got a bit of lacquer peal not clear in this pic Next job dewipring the rear Before DuringAfter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis36 Posted August 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Wrapped the front indicators yellow !Attempted the side ones but was really bad so will re do soon ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis36 Posted August 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Got some springs ordered, went for 60-40 drop wish I went 60-60, so currently looking for 60mm rear springs, really just temporary tillI can afford coilovers and get the rest of the work needing done!So beforeLook at this arch gap !During Now - wheel alignment Got some camber ?After having to max out the camber adjustment just for the wheel to sit straight!Still has to settle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTIChris Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Spacers and a bit more lows would make this sit luuurvly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickrenwick Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Nice job,Just Bought my lupo yesterday, Plan on following in your footsteps! What did you use to tint the indicators? any links etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis36 Posted August 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Thanks!, Cost me 4 quid for a decent size off eBay still got plenty left, search yellow tint film, plenty to chose from 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis36 Posted August 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 That is the plan chris ! But engine needs sorting first running rough and lacking power, so next on the list is breather, leads and plugs! Hopefully get that done soon ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis36 Posted August 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Couple of updatesManaged to sort the engine problems out fitted a new oil separator, leads and spark plugs. She now runs good! Got some picturesIn with the new out with the old!New one in place Cleaned the plug holes Smoked the rear lights That's it for now hopefully giving it a good clean tomorrow depending on the weather ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitch1995 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 what springs did you buy ? price? liking the yellow tints loads mate, was gonna do my headlights but think just the indicators looks more tidy. nice whip all in all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis36 Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I bought lo sports suspension 60-40 and they were only 60 quid brand new off eBay cheapest a could find, really there just temporary till I can afford coilovers and cheers, I attempted the side indicators but failed! So going to re attempt soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lewis36 Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Kerb my steelies the other day, anyone know the best paint or touch ups to use on g60's ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis36 Posted November 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vw_ Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 looking good mate, just a quick question about smoking your rear lights and your yellow rap. do you know of a forum post/guide for this cheers Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsd Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 Did you upgrade your shocks for the 60mm drop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis36 Posted December 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 looking good mate, just a quick question about smoking your rear lights and your yellow rap. do you know of a forum post/guide for this cheers Luke No sorry I don't but it's really simple just remove light and apply wrap, use heat gun to stretch the wrap into place and that it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis36 Posted December 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Did you upgrade your shocks for the 60mm drop?No I didn't shocks still standard, as it's just temporary on springs till the bad weather get over and done with and collies will be going on, no problems what so ever with standard shocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis36 Posted March 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Now lowered on coilovers !Spaced 30 mm on the rear!Need to get spacers for front ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis36 Posted March 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) . Edited March 7, 2014 by lewis36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis36 Posted March 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Trying to get her on the ramp Another alignment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis36 Posted March 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Spent 4 hours detailing today turned up not to bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3LLIOTT Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Looking good! Nice and clean! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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