bAAx Posted May 8, 2002 Report Share Posted May 8, 2002 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...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted May 8, 2002 Report Share Posted May 8, 2002 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.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted May 8, 2002 Report Share Posted May 8, 2002 i'd heard a rumour that ABT uk have just gone under, not sure if this is true or not...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bAAx Posted May 9, 2002 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2002 hrm chris judging from their omnipresence @ the zolder DTM round the german wing is definately alive and kicking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted May 9, 2002 Report Share Posted May 9, 2002 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 style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bAAx Posted May 9, 2002 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2002 youve lost your bits?lolz style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo TDI Posted May 10, 2002 Report Share Posted May 10, 2002 "thats when i reach for my revolver...."You're a moby fan, axel?Try VW, as Matt says or `VW-Racing`, they are also helpful (sometimes). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alvaro Posted May 10, 2002 Report Share Posted May 10, 2002 Try anything but BB. apparently they have sooooooo much work that they only answer questions from people who buy their 5€ catalog style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":angry:" border="0" alt="mad.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bAAx Posted May 13, 2002 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2002 as a `comedy-follow`-up, just for fun 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 style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />oh dear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alvaro Posted May 13, 2002 Report Share Posted May 13, 2002 They are taking the piss outta ya Axel. Show them what a real teaser can do style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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