TheYellowS Posted August 26, 2025 Report Share Posted August 26, 2025 So I have a lovely little 1.4L Lupo S and I adore the little thing. However the previous owners clearly did not. I know this because of all the other issues I’ve had to fix and are fixing on the car however the one I cannot seem to find a part for it the connecting bolt that connects the catch strap to the frame of the car. I’ve looked around and tried my best to find one but I’m struggling. Does anyone know where I could get one here in the UK or have it imported? If I can’t manage to get one I’m going to get my friend to custom make it on his lathe but I’d like to find one online before I pester him to make me a bolt (id pay him by the way, I’m not a freeloader). Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks for taking the time to read this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted August 26, 2025 Report Share Posted August 26, 2025 You mean like this? It's a double threaded bolt. Tiny thread at the tip, big thread just below the head of the bolt. https://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?/topic/106783-everyone-with-a-lupo-or-arosa-important-door-strap-info/#comment-1196667 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheYellowS Posted August 29, 2025 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2025 @mk2 yes that is the exact one. I’ve hunted for weeks and still to no avail. It seems to be quite to common issue with the Lupos. Shame the previous owners didn’t think to replace it when they were more common😔. My door sounds like an AK47 whenever a passenger gets in my car at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted August 29, 2025 Report Share Posted August 29, 2025 A breakers yard is probably your best option to get one. 👍🏻 I keep a spare bolt in my shed for the next time it fails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigcraft Posted August 31, 2025 Report Share Posted August 31, 2025 Think mine are buggered too. Is this a lupo/arosa problem or is it a polo one too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObjectiveAway Posted September 1, 2025 Report Share Posted September 1, 2025 Maybe someone wants to try fitting Audi A6 (C6 model) hinges for once? The A6 doesn’t have a catch strap, because the bottom hinge serves that function. The top hinge is the same, except the hole on the body side (the top left hole in the picture) has a larger diameter. The bottom hinge should have the exact dimensions, but the holes might need some modification. Even the Audi 80 B3 has this type of hinge, and the doors felt good when opening. I just kind of hate the catch straps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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