myles983 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) So since it's my 18th today, i thought now would be a good time to introduce Loopy (Very original name, i know... )I bought a soft blue 1.4 Lupo for my first car, and i just wanted to start my build thread as i have a lot of plans for it. First off, this is her:(sorry for the bad quality images. A better camera is in the works)I've started off with little things whilst I'm still getting used to the car:(The nasty looking plates are going...the DVLA spelt my name completely wrong on my ownership documents, so i have to wait for them to come back correct so i can get some nice pressed ones )My dad is a big inspiration to me, and is just as excited for me to get my car as i am. He came to me and said "so when are you getting your coilovers so we can fit them?" Seeing as I've paid for everything off my own back so far, he helped me out with a few things:Pioneer stereo and pre-amped sub. I owe him a pint or two So far, I've gone as far as Wednesbury in her, and i have plans to travel to manchester too. I'm also really into bmx, so im very pleased that the seats fold down I purchased a HID Kit, and also new brake pads when it went through its MOT and they came up on the advisory along with a nearly bald tyre, of which caused me to replace all four. Its crazy how much of a difference there is in the brightness and clarity. I got some free LED sidelights in with the kit as a gift, and so fit them too:I have a few other things planned, but for now im happy with her and will be holding off on anything else for a little while. Some smaller updates will no doubt come through soon, but nothing major.Thanks for reading.Mylo Edited September 9, 2015 by myles983 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewiss_Lupo Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Hello and welcome! i also recently got a Lupo for my birthday (25th of august) in soft blue! this looks exciting and im already liking the small mods you have done with the lighting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myles983 Posted September 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Thanks! Ive been lurking on the forum for a while now, just taking a few notes here and there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewiss_Lupo Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Thanks! Ive been lurking on the forum for a while now, just taking a few notes here and there Oh i see! only just noticed your bmx in the back as i was scrolling down just now! im also into BMX haha! atleast i know i can fit one in if i dont end up buying roof bars! may i ask, what bulbs have you used for the interior light? and where from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myles983 Posted September 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Yeah, its a bit of a squeeze but you find the method after a while. i still may get roof bars however. As for the interior bulb, i purchased it from here:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XENON-WHITE-CANBUS-3-SMD-LED-INTERIOR-BULB-VW-LUPO-JETTA-VENTO-/301544927516?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item46357a711cYou get three in a pack, so you've got spares too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparkes43 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) Hello. Awesome little lupo there! i am inspired by your little mods for myself! keep it up and i'm looking forward to seeing more. also what HID kit did you get??Jamesp.s (what headunit is that? because i'm looking for a new one that has an aux port) Edited September 10, 2015 by jparkes43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myles983 Posted September 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Hello. Awesome little lupo there! i am inspired by your little mods for myself! keep it up and i'm looking forward to seeing more. also what HID kit did you get??Jamesp.s (what headunit is that? because i'm looking for a new one that has an aux port) Thanks bud:The HID kit is a 6K, Bi-Xenon 35W kit. Didn't want the 5K as they seem way too white, but i didn't want the 8K kit as they're too blue, and i imagine I'd have issues with police.As for the head unit, its a Pioneer DEH series. Im not sure of the specific type, but its got the MIXTRAX function with it. If you google it, im sure you'll find it. Ill get the specific model number for you later though.One thing to mention though: if you're gonna fit an aftermarket stereo, youll need a wiring harness and aerial adaptor, as explained by Skezza on one of the forum threads. Ill find the thread for you when im home from work.Myles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparkes43 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 no problem.ok thanks very much i will have a look at them later on.oh thanks i will have a look but if you could find out that would be grand but don't worry about it to much.ok i didn't think about that but thanks james Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myles983 Posted September 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 no problem.ok thanks very much i will have a look at them later on.oh thanks i will have a look but if you could find out that would be grand but don't worry about it to much.ok i didn't think about that but thanks jamesI purchased my kit from HIDS4U. Pretty much plug in and play. The other stuff i will get for you later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparkes43 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 thanks so much!!james Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myles983 Posted September 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 I purchased my kit from HIDS4U. Pretty much plug in and play. The other stuff i will get for you later. thanks so much!!james Following on from earlier:The head unit is a Pioneer DEH-X3500UI. I've just googled it and it doesn't seem too expensive, and has a lot of decent settings for such a price. I've read a lot of reviews on it that are mostly positive. I dont see a downside to it at all, but thats just me. As for the thread with the wiring harness and aerial adapter:http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?/topic/96167-replacing-standard-radio-with-aftermarket/It's found above. Hope this helps.Mylo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparkes43 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 ok thank you ever so much!! i really like it, i will have a look into itjames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myles983 Posted September 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 ok thank you ever so much!! i really like it, i will have a look into itjamesNo problem.Mylo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myles983 Posted September 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) So i have decided to treat Her to something else...And theres some more things coming up after next week. MyloEdit: what wax is recommended by anyone? thats the only thing this pack came without Edited September 13, 2015 by myles983 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparkes43 Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Nice selection there! i have recently purchased a section of auto glym products as-well. That stuff does an amazing job. Im looking forward to the other things as-well. not sure on the wax myself. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewiss_Lupo Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 If i may ask, what kit is this? looks like you get quite a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparkes43 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 if i am correct?? http://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-cleaning/car-cleaning-kits/autoglym-perfect-bodywork-wheels-and-interior-gift-collectionjames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewiss_Lupo Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 thanks! been looking on the autoglym website for it and i found its cheaper on their site! http://www.autoglym.com/products/products/the-collection-perfect-bodywork-wheels-and-interiors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparkes43 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 no problem! i only shared that link to show but wow cheaper on the website ha ha brilliant!james Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myles983 Posted September 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 If i may ask, what kit is this? looks like you get quite a bit! Sorry for such a slow reply!Its the standard kit, however, i got it a lot cheaper than the site price.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351074897754?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewiss_Lupo Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 well... i know what im going to be saving for now! just need a... job... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myles983 Posted September 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 well... i know what im going to be saving for now! just need a... job... Going to be using it all today: ill take pictures and let you see for yourself if its worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myles983 Posted September 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Alright so:I put the kit to use today. Im impressed with the results.First off, how she looked before hand:(Excuse the curbing on the wheels... That was done by the previous owner... )I started with just a wash using the shampoo. It didnt foam much, and i was told by a friend that it doesnt, however it cut through all the dirt and crap extremely well.To show how little it foams:This was just after id finished washing the roof, and there are no suds visible on the car whatsoever. It looks like clear water on the windscreen. I then used the chamois cloth, and was pleased with the result. The lack of suds made it a little easier to rinse off. I moved on to cleaning the glass. I did take some pictures of this, but it was difficult to see the difference it made in the pictures, so just take my word for it in that it made a huge difference. This is how she looked after washing, gloss protection, and cleaning the glass. The Super Resin Polish worked really quite well on scratches. its applied after the gloss protection to seal it. I let it dry for 5 minutes before taking the picture, just to be sure it wasnt the fact that it was freshly done that was having the effect. Before:After:I worked my way around the car, applying a thin layer of this Resin Polish to the entire body. Then i set about cleaning the wheels.There is a separate set of bottles for the wheels;Wheel CleanerWheel protectand Tyre Dressing.I sprayed the wheel cleaner on:Waited a little before rinsing with cold water, and then sprayed a layer of wheel protect on. The tyre dressing went on a little after this, as you have to let the protect dry, but i didnt get any pictures as i stared the interior clean before i could take pictures. The interior has two solutions:Vinyl and Rubber CareInterior Shampoo.They do exaclty as they say on the tin, and with impressive results. It is time for new floor mats, however this was the drivers side mat before and after cleaning. It dealt with the stains on it in no time: I literally sprayed it on after hoovering, and then wiped with a slightly wet microfibre cloth. It came straight off and smelt pleasant too.I then cleaned the entire interior fabrics with the shampoo, and the plastics and seals with the vinyl and rubber care.There isnt much to compare to with the interior as it was clean anyway, but it looks and smells fresher which is great. This is how she looks now (i need to find a correct sized centre cap, but the ones i bought were too small ):Overall, id say the kit was worth it, however i have nothing to compare it to as of yet. Im sure those of you who are looking at this and considering buying it could find out how it compares to the likes of snowfoam or other things simply by asking in general and waiting for someone who has used both to come back with a reply.Thanks for reading.More updates soon.Myles 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewiss_Lupo Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Looks like a pretty cool piece of kit! i was thining of buying a machine polisher to help remove some swirl marks and that! think i have a lot of saving money to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myles983 Posted September 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Looks like a pretty cool piece of kit! i was thining of buying a machine polisher to help remove some swirl marks and that! think i have a lot of saving money to do!would definitely be a good idea. itll be my next purchase i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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