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  2. ball joint extenders

    in Volkswagen Lupo

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    On 11/24/2017 at 8:35 PM, Rich said:

    ball joints are threaded so I'm sceptical as to availability there.

    others aren't so it is easier to manipulate.

    they're threaded?

     

    Had a bit of a mare with the 17's. They went on ok but before I had chance to roll the arches right out one caught the tyre on a test drive and popped it. New tyre on the way and I will get them to work.

    Also the drop plates work really well off my mk3 wagon. So well in fact that I had to put the adjuster rings back in and nearly all the way back to the top to get the jack out haha

  3. ball joint extenders

    in Volkswagen Lupo

    Posted

    Does any one know of any where to get ball joint extenders for a lupo?

    Or if others will fit like off a polo or mk3 golf etc?

    I've got my coilovers on mine now with it's temp wheels for my mk3 ( 17" TSW Venoms). Had to do a fair bit of arch work to stop the fronts catching, notched it, ordered a track rod flip kit, going to see if my mk3 drop plates will fit over the weekend to get the back down to match the front and now I'm thinking of ball joint extenders. Also noticed the ARB bushes are totally knackered so it keep twanging really lound so there is another one to add to the list.

    I'll get some photos over the weekend for anyone who is interested in how the Venoms sit...

     

  5. Rear drums stuck on

    in Volkswagen Lupo

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    Anyone got any ideas on how to remove the rear drums if the brakes are sticking on slightly? Tried beating them with a hammer but I only made a big pile of rust and felt like I was going to brake something. Just trying to put on new hubs but looks like I’m going to need new brakes now too

     

    thanks

    Alex

  11. 1.7sdi to PD130

    in Volkswagen Lupo

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    On 10/7/2017 at 3:03 PM, Sausage said:

    Here are the boring bits:

    If yours is £30 tax then sell it and get a 1.4 TDI and tune that to within an inch of its life instead. 

    If yours is £30 tax and you convert it your VED will go to £245, if that doesnt bother you or your VED is already that much then carry on.

     

    On 10/7/2017 at 4:31 PM, Rich said:

    buy a tdi, pd that, don't declare it and pay £30.

    I'm not too bothered about declaring to the dvla. I was running an e36 compact with an m52b28 undeclared. Loads of fun but I kept braking it so had to get shot. Just want something to have a laugh down a good B road in again.

    I'm sure it cant be that difficult to do the swap if I could do the BMW right?

  12. 1.7sdi to PD130

    in Volkswagen Lupo

    Posted

    So it hasn't taken me very long to realise that the sdi is great on fuel but isnt what you'd called 'thrilling' to drive.

    I'm thinking PD conversion once I've gotten my wagon back on the road. Ive seen that a few people have done the conversion but I'm struggling to find any info on mounts and driveshafts.

    Can anyone help?

    Thanks

     

  14. Brake pedal going hard after one use

    in Volkswagen Lupo

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    Hi, so I picked up a cheap 1.7 sdi a couple of weeks ago which needed a few bits doing, nothing major just service, wheel bearings and a blow in the exhaust welding up. 

    I finally got a chance to change the oil, filter, air filer and fuel filter. But on the way home the brake pedal goes hard as if the vacuum goes after pressing the pedal onc3 (had a bit of a squeaky bum time when slowing for a double round about!)

    does anyone have any ideas before I start looking at stuff which I'm not very confident with. Brakes are not my forte. 

    Thanks 

    Alex 

  15. 1.7sdi turbo?

    in Tuning

    Posted

    11 minutes ago, Rich said:

    go for it!

     

     

    28 minutes ago, Sausage said:

    I'd like to see this done, not sure how much the ecu does on the SDI, if it is reading maf and map and IQ then you will need a remap.

    Also intercooler.

     Could just drop the full ahu in there I suppose like. Won't be for a while yet like. I still need to finish my mk3 wagon 

  16. 1.7sdi turbo?

    in Tuning

    Posted · Edited by AlexHardy91

    Just pondering about a 1.7adi lupo. I'm going to look at one today. Would the manifold and turbo from my spare ahu engine go onto the sdi? Would it take much to get it running right? I'm thinking manual boost control valve, bigger injectors, oil feed and return and a clutch upgrade? Anything else?

  21. Oscar the Grey 1.0l e FOR SALE!

    in Member's Cars

    Posted

    Right guys thinking about selling this. Just wondering if anyone would be interested if I say £2500?

    74,000 miles

    1.0l e

    Platinum grey, rare colour on a loop. I've never seen one in person!

    You only have to look through a couple of pages in this thread to see how tidy it is

    It also does have abs but windy windows and manual door mirrors ( bit of an odd spec maybe? )

    The paint is awesome! It has a couple of pin head sized marks that aren't noticeable. All the panels are straight as you like too!

    Can be corrected for a price too.

    Lowered on jom's and still have the standard suspension

    Pioneer head unit installed with hidden USB input, it has the ports for an aux cable too, CD and radio too

    It's wired up to a sub zero 600w amp with jbl 12" sub. It's getting on a bit though.

    Team heko wind deflectors

    Recently cleaned the engine bay too

    11 months mot and taxed till October

    Had four new tyres put on in February

    A bit of service history. I've had it for two years and it came with next to none but I've had a few things sorted. He runs lovely :) feels really nippy still too!

    I do have a set of tidy mk4 golf avus 2's with two new tyres, the tyres are 165/50/15 Bridgestone Protenzas and 20mm adapters come with them too. They have been on the car just to test fit.

    Love this car to bits but I want something a bit more old school, type 19 mk2 golf or something.

    Any feedback would be great!

    Cheers

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