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polariskid

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  • Birthday 11/16/1993

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    Wells, Somerset

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    LPG Lupo Sport - Flash Red

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  1. Thanks man, I was debating doing mine like that. But a windows down spray doesn't come cheap! Nor does that paint! I dunno, always has a thing for Land Rover alloys on dubs. Saw a bloke with these on a Passat and it just looked amazing cool with the smoothed look he was going for
  2. Audi Java Green Golf Mk5 Gti seats. (Green stitching) Range Rover P38 Hurricanes
  3. All valid points. But as said, I'm gonna stick to my guns. I'll put it up for £3500 and if it doesn't sell, I shall bring it down in price over time. I'm in no hurry to sell, so I'll happily see what happens over the coming months. However, most of the downsides you've mentioned are incorrect and somewhat over exaggerated. We now have 6 LPG vehicles of different sizes and over the 10 years we've owned them I've learnt a few things that I'll share with you. Firstly being that LPG is a gas, it's dry stuff to run on. We've found that some inlet valves would stick open (especially cylinder 8 for some reason) due to the lesser (or nill) lubrication that LPG has. In solving this I've found it best to switch back to petrol in the last mile or so of driving so everything if left 'wet' as it were. Without doing this, seals start to perish and when the block has to come apart bills get big. Your point about MPG is a valid one. Anything from 5-10% less MPG is expected. Personally on my Lupo I've only found it to be 6.3%. But when you look at the big picture of your total saving, it isn't really anything to write home about. Performance is a minimal issue, when the system is installed the LPG fuel management system can be 'remapped'. To give a higher power output to exceed or match the standard performance. Without tweaking it (like my mother's Lupo) you can honestly not notice a difference. In the old systems (5-10 years ago) I'll admit there was a noticeable power drop. But no more is this the case. Reliability issues. I can only really speak for our V8 Defender on that one, it's conversion was 11 years ago and apart from it's yearly tunes ups. We've never had a single problem with it. Mine and my mothers Lupo have given us nothing but trouble free miles. And I've never noticed any of our vehicles drinking excess oil, and I personally service every one. Availability again is a downside, but the there are mobile apps, internet maps and sat nav add ons available to find your nearest filling station. Generally speaking, I've never been on a drive longer than 30 minutes without spotting one by eye. Obviously if you don't live near one, then yes there isn't much point using LPG. The LPG tank is generally located in the spare wheel well. So it makes no difference to the boot capacity. Mine being the exception due to the exhaust configuration making it awkward to fit the system practically without loosing what was already a poor excuse for a boot. Other 4x4 often have the tanks bolted to the under carriage providing there is adequate space. Furthermore, upon start up, an LPG vehicle will run on petrol for anything from 1-3 minutes (depending on it's ECU set up) This allows the vaporiser to warm with the engine temperature. Therefore it changes seamlessly from petrol to LPG and continues running as such. Insurance wasn't a problem for me personally. It made no change to my premium. However I am aware some insurance companies do increase the premium due to it being classed as a modification. But not all. I hope what I've said has been insightful and maybe given you a first hand perspective on the matter Cheers, Tom
  4. We've been here before Defcon..... What's petrol now? 135ish? Lpg is 60p. That's under half price. The potential is huge!! So yeah maybe £3500 is a touch steep. But I don't think £3000 is out the way? Really
  5. S'fine There's always new ones popping up so just keep checking back. Welcome by the way!
  6. I think the guy's a hero! Yeah it's not to my taste but as IDGM said, so much effort has gone into that car. I take my hat off to the bloke
  7. Hi Andy, In the Classified section i found this and these and this and this and this and this and this. Pays to have a look round Tom
  8. All good points which I hadn't really considered. I'll give her a bath over the weekend and put it up in the classifieds. If I get no interest as it stands, I'll put her back to standard. But honestly, who thinks the price is too steep? I really don't wanna let it go for much less
  9. Yeah a very fair point. That's the thing, what new driver is looking to spend 3k+ on the first car? :/ but as you say I'm just gonna hold out for someone willing to pay that. Even if everyone's saying it's steep, just gotta wait long enough and it'll sell
  10. How is that unrealistic? I've spent over 5k on that car and the LPG system makes it such a cheap run around it's well worth the price. Plus as I said, it's open to sensible offers
  11. Hi all, Haven't been on here in a while, new job and moving out has taken priority. Which is the main reason for one of the hardest decisions. Being that I'm now a property surveyor, the Lupo doesn't quite suit the suit (if you know what i mean). I'm looking to get a BMW 330d e46. Which unfortunately means selling my pride and joy, the UK's first LPG converted Lupo Sport. Now i know the mods frown upon this, as it is a 'feeler'. But i just want to see if anyone is interested in it on here before it reaches the dreaded eBay. I can't be dealing with the tyre kickers quite yet, so I thought seeing as everyone on here has always been so helpful I'd give you guys first look. The specs are as follows Lupo Sport 'W' Reg Flash Red 75k, FSH, 12 months MOT (4 advisories, tyres and brake hose chaffing), 6 months tax New clutch (4000 miles ago) Full service (3000 miles ago) Modifications Full LPG Romano Multi Point Injection System, 3x8L tanks in the boot (Install costs of £2000) Remapped LPG fuel management system NGK Iridium Laserline LPG Spark Plugs (£80!) BMC CDA Induction kit with cold air feed Custom made Sportex exhaust (the BEST noise ever to come from a Lupo) Fly wrapped headlights, indicators and fogs Rear lights smoked with metallic flake (reflectors stuck on lower bumper to be legal) Custom boot build over LPG tank. JBL 1400w sub and JBL GTO 400w amp Camber shims on rear Lowered 55mm front and 40mm rear on Hi-Tech springs Other points No dents that I'm aware of, however there are a few stone chips on the front and the odd scratch here and there. But for it's age, very good condition. I also have a full set of VW Scalas/Snowflakes that have been shot blasted and rubbed down ready for spray or polish that will throw in for the right price. Obviously all standard parts will be included in the sale. Along with a couple spare Sport alloys and tyres. Detailed specs and operation of the LPG system can be provided upon request (it's not that difficult, trust me) I'm looking for £3500 for it. But am willing to listen to sensible offers. I love my little Lupo and have spared no expense on it so I'm just looking for what I think is fair. Contact me on here or on 07577781815 Pictures upon request, PS. Mods, I will put up a classified soon! Cheers, Tom
  12. Mine has these exact same problem I shall also try this
  13. And they're 15" wide! With 7" diameter! He's sure got himself some crrrrazzzy wheels there!
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