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Hey guys, I'm new to this so apologies if I've posted in the wrong place.. I have a standard 1.4 Lupo (as far as I'm aware...) but it has a spoiler with a brake light in, like that of a GTI. It was owned by some elderly lady before me so I very much doubt she had this added on. Does anyone know why my car has this, or is it just one of those things? Not complaining but my boyfriend has an identical Lupo, just without the spoiler, and is becoming increasingly jealous... Any ideas? Cheers x

Hi, Turning 19 in a few months and will soon be looking to sell my car for something a bit quicker. I'm looking to spend ~£6000-7000 I've been looking at; Astra VXR Corsa VXR Mini Cooper S JCW Any other suggestions? Don't really like the FN2s so I ruled them out, something I don't like about the new Clio as well. I thought about the Ford Focus ST but they are proper thirsty in comparison to the astra vxr apparently...

Some of you may disagree with me on this, but as I was going through the Archive/How To, I realized that we seem to lack basic instructions for fairly fundamental tasks while being overloaded with 'vanity' tutorials so to speak. I'm not saying these are bad, I intend on writing one or two myself when I get chance (we need a proper one for RCL which I will write over the next few days), but it seems strange that we don't have a single tutorial for replacing a headlight bulb on a non-GTI Lupo. This isn't the easiest task in the world for a novice, yet there's not a single description on how to do it. Another one that's missing is how to replace a Brake Light Switch. Why? It's a really simple task, but not if you don't know where to look! I'm not suggesting that the current information isn't useful. I'm just saying perhaps we need to look at compiling more tutorials, on more basic subjects as well as more complicated. I'm expecting a load of abuse here or 30 "why don't you write them then" comments, but like I said, just an observation.

I've seen this idea on a few forums now. How about we start a photo of the day thread? There seem to be a fair few of us on here with at least some interest in photography so just an opportunity to post some good photos up for people to appreciate or comment on RULES: 1. one pic per member per day 2. must be the work of the poster 3. try to keep the images to a reasonable size to assist viewing. A link to the full res version may be posted if required. 4. please respect others images and ask permission before using elsewhere or downloading to your computer (Added by Silver! 14 Oct 08 as the original rules seem to have disappeared)

I always look up to guys (inc girls) on here who does their own jobs, i always wish i could do it but never have the confidence to try.. Today i did I bought a set of what i am told to be mk2 scirocco wheels, "original G60's" some say, or similar to new G60's but with circles instead of D shape holes. 2 were still in silver a little rusty, and 2 painted black. I sanded them down by hand not really to get the paint off but just to scrub them hoping for more hold for the primer to stick to and to get rid of any rust. I then sprayed them with primer, got around 3 coats on each rim with a 500ml can I managed to get 2 coats of my chosen colour but that was all for today but when i finish them off tomorrow ill upload those pics and the finished look.. I must say i am pretty proud of how they turned out they look like they are coming along nicely, and to anyone who thinks it may be too difficult if i can do it anyone can.

I'm looking for a light grey window winder handle for a standard 1.0l lupo. Does anyone know where I can get one cheap?? I can't find one anywhere! Also my indicator is getting a bit sticky when I go to indicate left it flickers on and off unless I give it a firm push down then it stays on has anyone else had this problem?? I'm selling my car soon so don't know if I should get it replaced or just leave it as its not fully broken and still works with a firm touch.?

should have some great photos coming out of what we have planned for tomorrow... im not saying any more... but we do have a serious 'need for speed'...

I just plan to get there, park the tin tent, not wash it and look like a dick. Then I plan to start popping disco biscuits so I can partake in the mega rave inside my own head.

And you drive a Ford. I drive a Vauxhall. With a loud exhaust. Hardly prestige are they? Do people really care who's badge is on the bonnet, a good car is a good car, regardless of who makes it - the Honda Type R series and the Ford STs are all good cars. The VTEC torque is average for an NA engine of its capacity, and its higher RPM negates this anyway.

ANY HELP PLEASE AND BEST PLACE TO BUY FROM ?

My copy just came in the post so just thought i'd say congrats to the people in the feature, really impressed with it and can't believe how quick they knocked it out!!! 11 pages and great photography, you got one of the best snappers in Lipman. Well done!

Can you not check the colours aswell?