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Getting some track sessions in.

Thanks, for now I'm on a search for a shorter final drive.

Yeah thanks, I looked at Quaife too, but I think I need a new final drive from a 02T.

Wow, that is some amazing info, thanks so much for sharing!! I also assumed that the GVX/FUT had the best gearing, and that getting a 4.5+ final drive was the desired route. Will be on a search for that coveted 1.2L 6V 9N gearbox!!

So the 02T gears can be used on a GVX box?

So did a shakedown, and with the car revving to 8,000 rpm, I really need shorter gears. Anyone know if there's any matching gears or a final gear with a 4.5+ ratio?

Not wasting any time, back in Tsukuba Circuit where it belongs

It was sitting there for 4 years so the fuel was bad. And the fuel pump was shot.

Yeah I tried but the hardcoat was a biotch to remove, so I just purchased new ones 😎

Thanks! We rebuilt the engine with new valve seals, piston rings, and conrod bearings. The paint and acrylic windows are in really bad shape. May need a repaint.

Thanks 😀 I just had to change the piston rings and procrastinated... for 4 years lol

Back from the dead.

Awesome thanks, now I just need to find some uprated engine mounts.

In the video he mentions you have a lightweight flywheel? Mind sharing which brand flywheel it is?

No footage, but here are a couple of pictures

I think I used 2 1/8 inch (54mm) pipes!

Hi just a quick update...... 2013 was a slow year, just managed to get the rear diffuser done. And we fitted ITB's It wss to be expected, but I lost a bit of torque in the lower revs.... It is still a step in the right direction though. I will up the compression and get bigger cams along with cam pulleys. Should make a screamer for the latter half of 2014. Here is some footage of the track test, love how it sounds. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZpl416REkE Will post again, cheers.

The front was made from fiber glass, then glued on (can't weld because the front fenders are aluminum) The rear arches were welded on. Now on to the updates...... Spare tire section was cut out and flattened/welded. Rear arches were pushed out another 15mm because the tires were rubbing. I think they are now 45mm wider (each side) than stock. Front and rear view Rear diffuser I wasn't expecting much, but this thing produces tons of downforce. The downforce inspires confidence while entering corners at high speeds, but the car now understeers....... alot! I will try to counter this understeer with more downforce in the front.....perhaps a set of canards will do. This will be followed by a tweak to the suspension, ie damper overhaul (5th time lol) The center section is done, still trying different looks for the side section. I'm not sure I like the wires on the side. Also don't like the gap between the bumper..... will try another set. The bodywork will be completed this summer. In the meantime, the Jenvey ITB's will be installed. I don't have the funds for a built motor yet, so they will be fitted on the stock motor. Will try to update again in a month or two. Cheers, Tada

Base for the rear diffuser is done, adding fins shortly

The car is in the bodyshop right now to make it a little wider LOL and I'm making a rear diffuser for better aerodynamics. Engine work will follow later this year, as I finally found another Lupo engine block. Will try to keep this thread posted. Cheers, Tada

New exhaust to lose weight Cut the body a little to make room for the exhaust I ended up cutting out the entire trunk area and welded in a plate.

I also swapped the DBW throttle body for a DBC (in prepration to move to throttle bodies) And now running on a standalone (MOTEC). The engine revs past 7,500rpm now.

Wow, haven't posted in over a year. Well, I was really busy last year but there were some mods done. Trackday Dec.23.2011 After that, I had a custom rear wing mated to the hatch. front view Brake ducts

Thanks as always John, I'll probably go with a OEM throttle body to simplfy things. I'll look for a cheaper used part. I think I should see an extra 10-15hp with the extra revs, enough to keep me competitive in the race. (at least in my current class)

Hi John I am putting a hold on the ITB project for now. Actually I am currently looking for a Lupo block so that I can enter the race and build the motor at the same time, without any downtime. I would have to convert to a dbc and standalone eventually, so this mini-conversion is a step in the right direction. I never thought of getting an off-the-shelf throttle body. That could be interesting, as I'd definitely prefer a larger diameter throttle body. I wonder how big the intake manifold opening is (where the TB bolts to) If that is 52mm as well, there really is no point of going bigger (well, I guess I can bore that out too) At any rate, I prefer to keep it as simple as possible, as most of these parts are going to become useless once the ITB motor is complete. If there is a 60mm ID off-the-shelf throttle body that bolts straight onto the manifold, I would definitely get one. Wondering if this would be a straight bolt-on..... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLKSWAGEN-POLO-LUPO-1-4-1-6-THROTTLE-BODY-036133064E-/260904103213?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cbf18ad2d