drummachine Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 (edited) A sad day but the Lupo has gone to car heaven. Tried to avoid something in the road and it went a bit wrong putting the car on its roof deploying all airbags and smashing all the windows. Me and my girlfriend didnt even have a scratch!Real shame as everybody who knows this one would appreciate there wont be another like it. Every conceivable extra including German BBS alloys and very rare climate control. Depending on what i get back from the insurance company i may then buy it back and strip the rest down to sell off parts individually. Im hoping to buy another soon and swap the leather and Sat Nav across so should be staying in the Lupo fold. Luckily i bought a BMW Z3 2.8 a few weeks earlier for the weekends so i shall drive that until i find another. Watch this space as they say........Chris style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Edited July 12, 2007 by drummachine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyP Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Really sorry to hear that mate style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" />It looked so good at the airballoon!Keep us updated.PS- pleased you and your girlfriend were ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTi T Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Sorry to hear of that mate style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> Another Lupo gone to car heavenBe careful what you say on forums, regarding that exhaust as insurance companies do their homework and any way they can get out of paying out they will do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Thats a real shame style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> Poor little loop, glad you were ok though, seems it did its job of protecting you well then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro3mark Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 sorry to hear about that matey, glad your both ok,Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikerz Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 (edited) crap. where you stack it mate? anywhere I know? Its cos it wasnt on coilovers.lol. At least your bro didnt crash it. Glad it kept you and your mrs safe, always good hearing how safe they are.*If you want a stock system to put on for incurance mate give me a bell I have a stock one lying in my garage at the min* Edited July 1, 2007 by Bikerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Chris, this is so sad style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" />It's really good that your thinking of getting another one, i hope everything works out for you ok. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> arses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthie Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Bummer. Sorry to hear this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penry Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 That car was stunning too. Hope the insurance company doesnt mess about and you get what its worth (top dollar). Awesome that you came out unscathed though. How did you manage to roll it btw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyp Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 glad to hear that you are both ok... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummachine Posted July 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Thanks for all the comments guys. Basically is was tipping with rain. Swerved to avoid an object in the road. The fron left wheel got dragged into the curb on a country road which made me hit a wall @ 35mph head on and flip the car. Weirdest thing was that the car was a complete mess but yet both Xenons were still working?!?Hopefully i can slavage enough from this car to put in my next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 so sorry to hear about this but the main thing is your both alright *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001gti Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 really hurts to think that another loops gone to car heaven im glad you and your g/f is alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 Not good mate style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> Glad you're okay though.The Z3 route is interesting - did that myself. I'm sure you'll miss the drive of the GTi soon. The roof down only holds attention for so long lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummachine Posted July 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 The latest newss is that the insurance is paying out then im buying it back. Im then going to strip it down and sell off the parts so im basically updating this thread to ask if anyone is interested in anthing off it?? Im keeping the leather seats and door cards, Sat Nav and cambridge lights to go in my next one. The gearbox is probably spoken for but the rest is in the openLet me knowChris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 (edited) gear knob and gaiter? is it ok and how much for? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />p.s thats really bad news! have you got a GTi linned up already? Edited July 12, 2007 by Little Green Giant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo D Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 Real shame...Sorry for that!D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc1001 Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 The latest newss is that the insurance is paying out then im buying it back. Im then going to strip it down and sell off the parts so im basically updating this thread to ask if anyone is interested in anthing off it?? Im keeping the leather seats and door cards, Sat Nav and cambridge lights to go in my next one. The gearbox is probably spoken for but the rest is in the openLet me knowChrishi ChrisIm after a pair of fogs, how much?marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt~black Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 assuming the passanger door isn't intact??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 hi ChrisIm after a pair of fogs, how much?marcThe GTi's don't have fogs, they have uber Xenons style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />Good luck with selling bits off Chris, keep me in mind style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste-Polo7 Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 any pics of the car? id be interested in a few bit if you have done a lot too itSte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 Just seen this thread, im sorry to hear about your car mate, i can't believe the best spec'd gti in the UK has been wrote off style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":o" border="0" alt="ohmy.gif" /> As long as you and your girlfriend are ok though that is the main thing.If you get a list of parts up that are salvageable from the car then you might get some interest for the parts and then people can see what you have and haven't got. Good luck with the nest project aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArosaStinky Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 Never a good thing wrapping a thing of beauty!!!I'll take cup holders and Chromy door openers if you have em'?Gear Knob too hee hee if you have it still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummachine Posted July 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 (edited) Car is being broken next week now - I will draw up a list for parts when they are out.... Edited July 15, 2007 by drummachine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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