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Disappointed with the turn out. Only a handful of Lupo's and I didn't see any on the track when we were out. Although that does include my own as it was defiantly not track worthy. I was hoping to see a few Gti's running to see how they run/handle themselves on the track. Considering a change from the Sdi to the Gti but I may go for a Fabia Vrs (tdi) now.

Hi all Was wondering if anyone has had issues with removing the rubbing strips? im expecting the doors and pannels will need a good clean and probably a bit of t-cut and polish once removed. If it turns out there are marks i can always get some vinal to cover the mess!

How much did Arch Enemy charge for rolling them? also do they have a website?

A friend had a problem with the clutch on his lupo. Contacted VW and it was a problem to do with the welding of the pedel to the box. VW repaired his for free. This was a few years back mind but worth asking.

I had endless problems with my drives electric window. I’d press the button you would hear it click but nothing happened yet the passanger window was fine. I replaced the motor and regulator on the drivers window and it would be fine for 6 months or so and stop again. It all turned out to be that there common for sticking. I was advised once in a while to put some lubricant on the metal runners which you should see by taking off the interior door panel. Apparently the best stuff is actually aerosol dash cleaner but mines been ok since. Give it a quick spray once in a while and just open and close the window a few times and hopefully it should be fine.

Sorry im sure this is a common comment and expect some flack for this but i have a Lupo SDI and would love a GTI spoiler to fit but looking on Ebay they seam to be as rare as rocking horse s**t! anyone know where i would be able to aquire one from? i know about the light fitment etc i was thinking of filling the gap in and painting it obviously it will obscure the top break light but its not a legal requirement to see this . . . i think! Anyway wheres best place for parts? also GTI interiors? again leather seats would be awesome! Cheers

Hi all Just a quick one. Driving home this evening the temperature coolant warning light started flashing and i don't have the user manual. Anyone know why it might be? i checked the level and although it had been running the water level is below minimum so im assuming thats what it is but any suggestions would be appreaciated cheers

Cheers for that, I'll get my ass on Ebay or something although with christmas coming up might have to be in the new year. so based on what's been said, how can i check whether my current head unit would support the speakers i am fitting? am i to assume look for the output of the unit and the spec of the speaker. to get the door cards fitted im just going to wire up one set until i get the amp but now im concerned will the unit support the speakers! talk about been a novice or what!

here's me showing my ignorance . . again not techinaclly minded. So i'm basically going to have to get an amp. What am i best doing getting 1 amp running it from the back of the head unit to the 4 speakers or 2 small amps one for each pair? or again is there no difference in the method? If I'd know it was going to be this complicated i would have fitted all this when i had most the interior out to fit the head unit. Cheers for your help guys

ah right, how would i be able to check whether the head unit would be able to cope with all 4 speakers? i was told that the unit i have has a built in amp but well its an unrelaiable source and i rather doubt that it has. The head unit is a Pioneer AVIC-X1BT which does have a brain so you never know other than that what would be the most suitable amp for an extra 2 speakers? cheers guys

Hi all I've just finished my door card mod's only taken me about 12 months! anyway I've removed the original door speakers and have fitted 2 pioneer speakers into the door card and not I'm wiring them up. BUT obviously I've gone from one speaker to two and I'm not technically minded. basically do i connect the first speaker to the second and then to the original speaker wire to the CD player OR do i take a speaker wire from each speaker and join them to the existing point? Or will it make sod all difference? Cheers

Hey, had the same dilemma and went for 16's and am currently regretting it. they look smart but i wish id gone for 15's as I've got coilovers on and if I'd thought about it i could lover it more without ramming the wheel into the arch evertime i run over a pebble!

Hi everyone I've been playing and I've modified the lower door cards to hold some bigger speakers (nowt daft) I've become a little stuck as to how to finish them. I've made a wooden mount so the speakers aren't flush but stuck out at an angle (yes i made sure they would fit with the seats) then used fiberglass and bodyfiller on the whole door card so the side slots are missing and all there is now are the two holes for the speakers. I intended to paint them but well i cant be arsed now too much like hard work as i'd have to make them perfect and after 3 attempts i've given up. I'm contemplating using black carpet and covering the whole thing but i'm not sure a) what to use as my thought was like what most subs are covered with. and will it look crap or not. Any idea or has anyone else had a play and what have you done? yes lacking a little imagination i know

I know of a Graphics company that would happily cut you some stickers if anyone wants some. message me if anyone wants some bespoke stickers or just standard ones and I'll give you a price.

The interior is right nice although not sure about the exterior styling, think its one to grow on me but i so hope the gti is more like the limited edition W12 golf they did because if it does they will make a mint on sales and i'll queue outside vw for a month in a tent to be one of the first to buy.

Never had any problems with Adrian Flux they've been the cheapest for the last 2 years running so far, quoting £440 for mine with 16" alloys, Coilovers and a Dashmount dvd/satnav which covers the speakers i fitted in the door cards too. The only thing i have discovered with them is if you pay monthly they rip you off with the apr. there expecting me to pay 43% which is a joke. slapping it on the credit card as its less than half the apr! although will be contacting Brentacre following some advice from here.

I had massive problems with the box on my Sdi, problems started with it not selecting gear properly then some how the cog for 4th completely disintegrated. after been back and forth to a gear box specialist and well about 10 weeks off the road they eventually fixed it for just under £600. I'd be very wary in case you end up in the same boat.

Has anyone had experience of removing the rubbing strips of the exterior of their Lupo's? I've noticed several pictures including on here and think i prefer without. Any advice on the best/easiest way to remove with minimal effort or do i just boil the kettle and my credit card to remove the adhesive? Cheers

I'd suggest doing as in above post. If you can remove the top interior panel as advised about (thanks mini stig) forgot about the screw. The panel should just pop off with a little persuasion. As for lube! I was advised the best stuff to use is an aerosol dash cleaner and just spray up and down the black runners which you should see when you've removed the interior panel. Did this about 6 months ago and no problems as yet (touch wood) I'd be wary incase its the motor, you might have issues closing the window afterwards if it is although i didnt have this problem so not too sure (dont want you to be stuck with the window permanently open). I did have a spare regulator and motor just incase but fortunately I didn’t need it. I’d just give the runners a good spay/lube and give it a push (while pressing the button to open the window) you might need a second pair of hands for that. If it won’t open after a little push then it might not be stuck and it might be something to do with the motor or a connection. But, if you are having the same issue that when you press the electric window button you only hear a clicking but the window isn’t moving it sounds similar to what was wrong with mine. Good luck

You'll need to take both off unless you can get away with just taking the bottom door card off and reaching up to grab the glass. I took both off althought i was assisted by someone with a bit more car knowledge than me, double check but if i remember rightly its just held with plastic clips which should just pull off and pop back in afterwards but it was a while ago. Anyone else know?

ah that might be a problem then as mines a 1999 T, although i should be able to fit a shark fin aerial or move it forward depending where the hole is in the roof for the wiring.

I discovered that this is a common fault. I had the exact same problem where I can hear the button click but the window wasn't moving. After paying to replace the motor, I found out all it was the runners the window is on sticking. I just popped out the interior door panels and had someone pull the window down (not yank) while I pressed the button and I was told to lubricate the runners now and then (every 4-5 months)to stop it sticking in future. Dashboard cleaner was advised as been the perfect lubricant. I'd give it a try before trying to replace the motor/regulator. I have had this issue on both passenger and driver electric windows and both were the exact same I have to persuade them to work now and then but so far no other problems with them.

Gutted, saw one on ebay go for £60 primed and with light, thought 'ah there'll be more' this was about 12 months ago and i keep going on to see if there are anyway so far not! tut i've tried seeing if any scrappers have one but no joy. any ideas where i could go apart from the dealers?

Hey all Does anyone know where i can find instructions on how to remove the top center part of the dash so i can fit a double to single din adapter? I've tried youtube and surprisingly no one has put a vid on how to do it. Cheers

Been a novice here im trying to find out what i can do with my Sdi. (i know a display picture is required) so far i've lowered it, got some black and chrome 16" alloys, tinted windows and had a dash mount screen fitted and am currently finishing some modified door panels to fit some 170mm speakers but i really want some Gti style sides and i'm saving a few £££ for the rieger front end and i've love a Gti spoiler on it too. i think at that point apart from changing the seats im done. next thing is getting some more performance from the 1700 diesel engine but well my knowledge on engine tuning is nil.