timmy Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 ok so im in a position now where i want to start modding my loopi want to lower it on springs about 40mm what springs, where to get them and where can i get fitted?to tidy up the back end a little i want to take off the badges (1.4 and lupo) do i just use a hairdryer to melt the glue or something??i want to tint my rear lights all red as well but im not sure on the legal issues this could bring up at mot time?? ill probably spray them myself but im just not sure what parts to mask off etc.....anyway any tips would be appreciated,thanks, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one litre wonder ;) Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 ok so im in a position now where i want to start modding my loopi want to lower it on springs about 40mm what springs, where to get them and where can i get fitted?the vast majority of garages will fit them for you to be honest , but i would phone arround a few before hand mate to see what the prices are like .to tidy up the back end a little i want to take off the badges (1.4 and lupo) do i just use a hairdryer to melt the glue or something??i didnt even bother with a hair drier , i just used a bit of dental floss behind the badge and with a bit of a sawing acting cut them off with the stuff , then picked off the glue and a bit of bug and tar remover to make sure all the sticky stuff was off the car and job done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 I heated the badges up with a hairdryer (or heat gun I think style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":confused:" border="0" alt="confused.gif" />, only set it low if you use a heat gun though, but a hair drier will be fine.It'll be easiest to remove the rear lights to tint them, it's only one screw to remove the full cluster. Open the boot and you'll see it, then push the light unit outwards (at 90 degrees to the boot panel), there's a little clip thingy that holds it in. Don't need to mask anything off then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmy Posted November 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 badges sound easy!!i had a quote at my local boy racer shop to fit springs for £25 a corner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 Do the rear springs yourself, and pay £25 per side for the fronts..If you have a Jack and Two 16mm Spanners - You'll be Able to do the rears no problems at all ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopyLing Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 Seriously fitting springs to a Lupo is easy, if i can do it anyone can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arun Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 and regarding the lights, mine past the MOT fine and they were painted blue.if your worried mask off the reflector. dont use the halfrauds tinting spray though, its **** imo. i mixed a small amount of paint with lacquer and got the bodyshop to spray them for me for £30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little becky Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 ye i agre springs r easy ive fitted them to a stilo, golf, and a arosa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmy Posted November 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 ok so rear springs are easy, how exactly do i fit them though, and should i get the front ones done at a garage and drive home nose down to get the other ones done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWR Lupo Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 ok so rear springs are easy, how exactly do i fit them though, and should i get the front ones done at a garage and drive home nose down to get the other ones done?I will fit all your springs for £70 if you want and remove yor badges aswell!PM me if your intrested style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopyLing Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 how exactly do i fit them though, and should i get the front ones done at a garage and drive home nose down to get the other ones done?There's a guide on here somewhere, i followed it and was fine!Driving with odd springs on? I'd imagine the handling would be a bit sketchy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_273 Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 i want to lower it on springs about 40mm what springs, where to get them and where can i get fitted?I just got quoted £255.56 from VW style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":surprise:" border="0" alt="surprise.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Is that for springs and fitting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmy Posted November 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 ok, so i just picked up my loop from vw because a light came up, they fixed the temp sensor but said one of my front shocks was weeping slightly, this makes me think just getting springs will be short term and not worth it.so my problem now is shocks and springs V coilovers? am i right in thinking the only difference is that coilvers are adjustable? cost will play a major part in my decision. any advise/experience would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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