Adam Meader Posted March 8, 2025 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2025 Update as promised! Initially, we bought a cheapie Brake Switch for £7.99, only to find that once plugged in, the brake lights were permanently on? We adjusted the plunger to try to tackle this problem, but nothing worked. We got refunded and opted for a more quality one from GSF for £27. Otis is back! No lights on the dash, brake lights work as they should, happy days! And whilst I'm here, I took him up to Headcorn/Smarden area to test the new switch (to see if the car still thought it had a problem) but no! All good! Hope everyone's having a lovely, sunny weekend just as I am 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Meader Posted March 16, 2025 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2025 Went to the Cars & Coffee meet this morning with my buddy at zee Stag! There were some incredible cars and also some familiar faces too, however it was a shame that amongst these 100 odd cars, I was the only Lupo! Safe to say I stood out! (Yes, there was a Max Power Corsa B next to me XD) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted March 16, 2025 Report Share Posted March 16, 2025 Where about was this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupo1.0se Posted March 16, 2025 Report Share Posted March 16, 2025 8 minutes ago, mk2 said: Where about was this? The Stag, Canterbury Rd, Challock, Ashford TN25 4BB. Its on my radar to do, but life happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted March 16, 2025 Report Share Posted March 16, 2025 We NEED more Lupo presence. 👍🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupo1.0se Posted March 17, 2025 Report Share Posted March 17, 2025 22 hours ago, mk2 said: We NEED more Lupo presence. 👍🏻 I have created a thread in the London South East part of the forum. 21st March i won't be able to do but the 16th April i might be able to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupo1.0se Posted March 17, 2025 Report Share Posted March 17, 2025 There are other car meeting in the Ashford area to. There is the hazard meet which happens on the 1st sunday of the month at the Doghouse Micropub, they have just started doing some at Lydd kart circuit on the 3rd Sunday of the month, there is Romney Retros too but they are a bit more sporadic, but they do have one on this sunday at the pilot too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Meader Posted March 17, 2025 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2025 41 minutes ago, lupo1.0se said: I have created a thread in the London South East part of the forum. 21st March i won't be able to do but the 16th April i might be able to do. Awesome man, thanks! Hopefully we can get some other Lupo's involved! I have a ticket to go to the German Garden Takeover on April 16th, would be amazing to see you there and to actually meet another member! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Meader Posted March 17, 2025 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2025 (edited) 47 minutes ago, lupo1.0se said: There are other car meeting in the Ashford area to. There is the hazard meet which happens on the 1st sunday of the month at the Doghouse Micropub, they have just started doing some at Lydd kart circuit on the 3rd Sunday of the month, there is Romney Retros too but they are a bit more sporadic, but they do have one on this sunday at the pilot too. Ooo, never been to the Doghouse but looks to be a straightforward drive.. i'll consider it Thank you for your suggestions! Edited March 17, 2025 by Adam Meader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Meader Posted March 24, 2025 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2025 Hey everyone! I have some big news. Otis' first 'real' mod, you could say, arrived last week These are a set of AP lowering springs with a 35mm drop. I didn't want anything too much as that's just plain impractical (plus it means i'd have to get new shocks) but still wanted to close the gap slightly. Given the condition of the standard shocks on it already, 35mm shan't hurt it Anyways, I've got it booked into a garage for late April, and as its quite a wait, I was wondering if anyone reading has just so happened to do this, is it difficult? Any special tools required to swap the springs and so forth? I'd be curious to know! And just for fun, below is how he's currently sitting on stock springs and the stock 13' wheels. Before and after to come once installed I may be getting a Hornet exhaust for it in April, so stay tuned 😮 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted March 24, 2025 Report Share Posted March 24, 2025 Most garages/workshops have spring compressors. Hey, even I do. Can't really see why you have to wait so long. Takes about 45 mins for the fronts, about 5 mins for the rears (don't need a compressor for the rear). If you take the rear shocks out (you don't need to), it's worth swapping the rear bump stops. I fit old 90's Passat stops, which you can pick up for £5 for a pair (eBay). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Meader Posted March 24, 2025 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2025 17 minutes ago, mk2 said: Most garages/workshops have spring compressors. Hey, even I do. Can't really see why you have to wait so long. Takes about 45 mins for the fronts, about 5 mins for the rears (don't need a compressor for the rear). If you take the rear shocks out (you don't need to), it's worth swapping the rear bump stops. I fit old 90's Passat stops, which you can pick up for £5 for a pair (eBay). Thanks for the info. It's a very busy garage hence the wait. Seems they do bookings only and I guess I rung up a tad late! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Meader Posted March 24, 2025 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2025 (edited) Btw.. just changed the title as the previous one was a tad outdated. Mods, if you want to put me under another forum then that's all good not exactly a new member anymore! Edit: Thanks Mods Edited March 24, 2025 by Adam Meader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Meader Posted March 28, 2025 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2025 Update: I got a exhaust on the way from the guys at Hornet exhausts!! Otis shall be sounding bumbly.. excuse the pun It is a catback system so no alterations to the manifolds, just plug and play! I'm gonna get it installed the same day as the springs, seeing the car's gonna be up on the ramps anyways. Looking forward to a fully transformed Otis! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Meader Posted March 31, 2025 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2025 And on today's episode of quite little fixes.. I replaced the gaiter all by myself! May be a simple job but I am quite thick when it comes to cars.. let alone common sense! XD Comparison down below So happy with the result! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted March 31, 2025 Report Share Posted March 31, 2025 Amazing work! One of mine needs doing. Where did you find the gaiter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Meader Posted March 31, 2025 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2025 18 minutes ago, mk2 said: Amazing work! One of mine needs doing. Where did you find the gaiter? Thank you so much! I actually found it on ebay from someone who handmakes these gaiters for VAG cars. It was £20 inc. postage.. much better than genuine ones going for £100 plus!! fitment was super snug and made with genuine leather. Can't recommend enough. Unfortunately I bought the last one, so the lupo/6n polo gaiter is currently out of stock on there. For if and when they get restocked, their username is noodles22uk and the name is Savile Sew (love the name!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted March 31, 2025 Report Share Posted March 31, 2025 Excellent. I'll message them. Thanks 👍🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Meader Posted April 2, 2025 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2025 Brap initiated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigcraft Posted April 2, 2025 Report Share Posted April 2, 2025 Like the gaiter btw! I need one too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Meader Posted April 3, 2025 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2025 9 hours ago, tigcraft said: Like the gaiter btw! I need one too Thanks man! Fingers crossed the person I bought it off will continue to make them for the little guy. They'd make a couple more sales that's for sure!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Meader Posted April 15, 2025 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2025 (edited) Hey everyone! Surprise!! Otis got some Polo 6n steelies. Always liked the look of them, and though I initially wanted white steelies back when I bought this thing, silver has me on a lock! the whole body coloured thing is cool in my eyes. £50 for 'em.. not too shabby hey? They're not the best of condition, but still very impressive for the price. Had the tyres swapped as a couple months ago, I bought some new ones.. good thing the polo 6n wheels are the exact same size as thats saved me a lot of dosh! A good wash for them soon and it'll look top notch. Before and after down below Edited April 15, 2025 by Adam Meader 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Meader Posted April 16, 2025 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2025 German Garden Takeover at The Stag! @lupo1.0se I heard there was a Silver Loop GTI here. Was it you? If it was, my apologies for getting here so late! Couldn't be bothered for the rush hour traffic so just left when it had died down, haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupo1.0se Posted April 17, 2025 Report Share Posted April 17, 2025 On 11/30/2024 at 4:20 PM, Adam Meader said: just wanted to remind that progress will be slow compared to late, but things will (gradually) resume and those who are interested will find everything right here! however, with all the little jobs out the way, its time we focus on the more bigger plans.. Yes it was me. I had to leave early. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Meader Posted April 17, 2025 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2025 Just now, lupo1.0se said: Yes it was me. I had to leave early. Sorry. ahh too bad man, hopefully another time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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