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fellow `lupo-crazed` minds,

yesterday or so i asked the following question to the peeps of ABT sportsline:

"> dear ABT,

>

> As i drive a VW Lupo GTi im very curious to find out

> what parts were changed from the original car for

> track use in the Lupo `Cup-cars`, cars that are, as i

> understand it, prepared and maintained by you.

>

> Brakes? Exhaust? Clutch? Which parts exactly were

> used? Are they for sale to the general public at your

> workshop? If so, what are the prices/times needed for

> fitment?

>

> I would be very interested in further details about

> Lupo `GTi-specific` `tuning-information` you might be able

> to provide me, as data about this specific `lupo-model`

> is rather sketchy everywhere."

and i added many thanks...

here is their reply, hold onto something for your own safety as it is rather shocking...

"Hallo Mr. Cayman

>

> The VW Lupo Cup Car is made by Volkswagen in the Factory but only for

the

> Cup

> The Kit is not for sale and to List all the parts is a long time work

for

> us because there

> is no lists or sparepartskatalouge for the Cup Car.

>

> Best Regards

>

> Hans Top

> Lupo Cup Department

> Abt Sportsline"

there you go.. the guys who alledgedly prepare the `cup-lupo` on the basis of the GTi cant or wont tell us, the enthousiasts, what was adapted, and even if they would, nothing would be for sale.... DUHH???? and that while the brakes and exhaust are clearly different from stock....

"thats when i reach for my revolver...."

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Email VW instead.

They have been great with me, Mr Finch at VW UK gives me loads of info. Top bloke.

ABT are baisically saying "We cant be bothered with this" ... but I refuse to believe that they are *that* busy. He could have at least given you a little bit of info....

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Yeah, I have no doubt about that, my new clutch is coming from them in Germany (Not UK!!).

But it is a little disconcerting that the UK operation is about to close, it just makes getting bits harder sad.gif style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" />

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as a `comedy-follow`-up, just for fun biggrin.gif style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />

> Dear Mr. Top,

>

> Can i repeat my question for ABT tuning products for

> the lupo GTi (so NOT the `cup-car`)?

> Does ABT have comprehensive brake and exhaust upgrade

> kits for this vehicle?

>

> Thank you again for any help,

>

> Regards,

>

> Axel Cayman

>

>

> Kempten, den 13.05.02

>

> Dear Mr. Caymann

>

> Today I was talking to our Salesdepartment and showed them Your Mail.

>

> Abt has no exccosories for the Lupo GTI and at there is nothing

planned

> for the near feature.

>

> Thanks for Your interest in our products. And You are always welcome

to

> ask again.

>

> Best Regards

>

> Hans Top

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oh dear

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They are taking the piss outta ya Axel. Show them what a real teaser can do wink.gif style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> biggrin.gif style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> biggrin.gif style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />

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