Rallyedude
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Anybody here ever use the epytec mount kit ? I assume its set up to run on stock mounts. Which may destroy stock mounts made for my 49hp Lupo... But could be worth the timesavings
https://www.epytec.de/de/einschweissgewindehuelse-panhardstab-querlenker-einstellbar-2-rohre-11533
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Back on mk3 golf/Jetta (vento?), odometers would start reading at zero when clusters hit 300000kms . Do Lupos do a similar thing ? I've been looking on mobile.de and noticed not one car over 300k . Coincidence I suppose ? Or am I missing something ?
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Actually I'm getting someone to look at a gti next week . And I'd run it stock . But gti's keep value so playing around with this 1.0L doesn't bother me . Also having more easily available parts on it makes future maintenance easier . Instead of waiting two months to get parts , two hours .
Thanks for the help !
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What do people typically use to convert to 5 lug and rear disc brakes ?
The ft looks like some mk3 VR parts could be made to work with not huge hassle . My 1.0L has drums . Seems like most people switch rear beams to a gti model to get mounting tabs for rear caliper . I'm thinking my best bet might be to use mk3 disc rear stub axles ( which incorporate caliper mounting tabs). Any other suggestions? That don't involve shipping a gti beam across the Atlantic.
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Arrgghhh Haynes !!! Hate them !
Ill download a pdf . Thanks for the help !
Love driving this machine even as a 1.0L ! Reminds me a bit of old rabbits I had . Or should I say mk1 golfs !
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yes, very true. Cause everything one reads on the internet is always accurate.... Just figured I'd deffer to a group of people who evidently have an edge on me as having had lupos for the last 20 years. I did see it as a download. I actually kind of like physical copies. Preferably as a Bentley manual. but barring that option , I'll download. Thanks
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Would anyone here have such an item or suggestions where one might find such info? I'm in Canada not exactly common having a Lupo here.
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Really ? Maybe my micrometer eye is off . I pulled control arm off but didn't push out bushing . It sure seemed smaller . I'll call vw
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I did some reading on control arm bushings . Thought they were same as mk4 golf . Took it apart . Apparently not !
Any recommendations on upgrades ? Is there a factory solid version? I'd rather not go poly .
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Yes but I want the worlds lowest torque 1.0L!!!!
plus stock replacement 1.0L exhausts aren't exactly available over here .
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Got my 2.5 stainless exhaust built ! Getting ready for 1.8T!
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The silver one based on a wagon? Loved the look of that car . Mine has reduced leg room . I'm 6'2", it's a bit tight . Reality it's kind of useless for my lifestyle . If it had a locking tonneau cover itd be perfect. But I'm selling it so won't be my problem!
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I'm in Canada . I think you're talking about the red one that got rebuilt on a USA spec Montana green shell . That one is amazing .
I just used to fund my uk trips bringing euro spec parts back to Canada in the 90's.
I bought mine from Jim at awesome years ago . Then got married, side tracked . But back on track these days !
This is my most recent build . Smyth kit I call "divorce therapy".Take a mk4 4dr, cut half off , install kit . Now I got a BDF Ute !
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Yes I'm aware of port size differences . Honestly with a k03s 180hp motor (with programming @215hp) I'll be happy enough . From 49 to 215hp . I'm happy with that ! Trying to get it through safety check right now . Quebec doesn't like coilovers . My German contact should be bringing a stock suspension in a week or so . My mk6 Rwagon project is next on my list . The Lupo swap will be this winter !
I blame the want of this project on venom's vomit green Lupo 1.8t from back in the day . Saw it at inters knew I had to have one !
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I did see that red one . I see he used a lower brace . Sort of a variant on mk4 pendulum style mount . Of that style , the most solid mount seems to be when the use mk4 lower dogbone. But you end up with less road clearance.
I'm leaning towards mk3 mounts . Keeps your chassis legs clear . I only found this one in Sweden . http://www.mestmotor.se/bilsnack/forum/showthread.php?359111-vr6nitrous-Henkes-Lupo-1-8t-projekt&s=fd8035b26ca15337878e46b4543fe3c9
Although it looks like a left side bracket from an Audi A4 longitudinal set up used as ft mount . I'd probably just rock a mk3 4cyl 02A bracket . Build up a from subframe to meet up to it .
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Right , so just bought a 2001 Lupo 1.8t yesterday. Now , here in Canada this is a big deal. Lupos are not legal here unless older than 15yrs. So an importer I know kind of surprised me this week with a phone call telling me his container was coming in last tuesday. So, how could I say no... I remember seeing Venom's green one at Inter's years ago. A Lupo has been on my list ever since.
I've been reading about motor swap ideas since I got the call earlier this week. I'd love a VR 24V but, any install I've seen involves a lot of chopping of body. So, 1.8T it is. I like the idea of Mk3 style welded on to stock subframe , Then custom front mount . Anyone have a better idea? Or is there a mount install kit available?
I've built 4 Mk1 VR's before with 3 different mounting systems, I've built 2 syncro corrado's , TDi swaps, B3/before passat syncro swaps, 1.8T swaps, 2.7T audi 90, etc. So the 1.8T Lupo is certainly do-able. But evidently the UK has 15 yrs of knowledge on me in this area . So, ideas ? thanks, Rune.
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Ok , I figured if anyone would have known about this kit it would have been you . I guess I'll have to order up , give it a try .
Any recommendations for motor mount upgrades ? I don't want to live with massive cabin vibrations . So no old skool polyurethane .