lunalupi Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 all on private roads of course, right guys! Derestricted German autobahn officer 106 indicated (although that was probably more like the book speed of 96 ). Needed a nice looooong downhill with a following wind to get that though, and I only did it once for about 2 seconds to see what he could manage.Don't get me wrong Pic, I love my little 1.0, its a good car, solid little engine that takes all the abuse you can throw at it, handles a motorway well so long as you accept you won't be cruising at 80 - but there are loads of times I wish it had more power, especially on country roads when you just need that extra oomph to get past some granny or up a hill without going into 2nd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_6n2 Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 I have a 1.0 Polo, same engine i guess?Slightly heavier than the Lupo, but i still love it! And it got me from Manchester, to Santa Pod and back on a full tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupoluke Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 i think we should all go on a track day with our beasts lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little rich Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 i love my 1L! its brilliant!x2at the end of the day you dont buy a 1.0 thinking its going to be quick!slower = spending more time in the thing that you spend all your money on - imo thats a good thing!mine is slow but i dont expect it to be quick doesnt help carring a ton in ice ha!if i get another lupo it would be the 1.4tdi.rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joel900 Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 i think we should all go on a track day with our beasts lolLmao how funny would that be, slowest lap times ever haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt~black Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Derestricted German autobahn officer 106 indicated (although that was probably more like the book speed of 96 ).Don't know if it is the same for you guys but when comparing to satnav i find the speedo gets more accurate the faster you go at indicated 80 i'm doing about 73 at indicated 140 i am doin 137 i always presumed it was harder to push the speedo round that far lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4T VW Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Lmao how funny would that be, slowest lap times ever hahaThere would be no overtaking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 I used to avidly watch the Mini Se7ens racing. Some of the best racing event I've been to, sespecially on tight tracks.Mini Se7en: HistoryThe UK's longest running one-make motor racing championship was introduced in 1966 as Formula Mini 7 restricted tuning 850 engines, control tyres, designed for low-budget racers starting out. It was the brainwave of the Mini Se7en Club (then a social/racing society, mainly for the Mini) and the 750 Motor club (the pioneers of low-cost motorsport). In 1970, Formula Mini 7 became just Mini Se7en when Mini Miglias were introduced 1000cc, twin choke, less restricted tuning, wide slick tyres, and primarily for Mini Se7eners wishing to progress or for the generally more experienced saloon racer. Then in 1976, both were renamed Mini 850 and Mini 1000, as British Leyland, in conjunction with the now re-structured Mini Se7en Racing Club, came up with a third, more high-profile series for Mini 1275GT's; this lasted five seasons before being superseded by Metros but that's another story… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 i think we should all go on a track day with our beasts lolyes! lets do it! haha. i'll take you all on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Silva Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Yes...that is odd - your car is backwards Prolly Old SKODA engines they had somewhere.... dumped it in my little loopy.... Bastids!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Silva Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Strange! Might just be the wrong gearbox?Ill take a pic of the engine... The gearknob has the right marking too...The bloke that services it told me he has never seen that engine in an Arosa/Lupo before....It was meant to become a 1.8T anyway... but its got me so pissed now.. so its getting sold..Dont like the little frog-eyed car no more... at least mine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 I love my 1.0S, the engine is no where near as slow as most non 1.0 owners on here make out. Its nice and nippy, especially round town, my 1.0 is much nicer to drive round town than my TDi is. On the motorway its still nice and quiet, and pulls well since its doing qiute a few revs at motorway speed. Stick to 60 and it sips fuel too. I dont often drive my 1.0 now (my mum uses it), but im amways amased when i do, its always nippier than i remember it being!Not sure what you would think if it, having a GTi polo and a TDi lupo, but they are great for what they are, obviously you dont buy a 1.0 to beat traffic light races, but they are super engines, i love driving mine. Mine might be due up for sale soon, although your probably not wanting a Seat! yeah.... I have been told all VW engines have the front-up Reverse gear.. Guess this ones a DUD....Ive no idea what you have there then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And1Lupo Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 yes! lets do it! haha. i'll take you all on!While goin flat out - u reckon we'd get a good one half laps on fuel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 handles a motorway well so long as you accept you won't be cruising at 80It does 80 fine, infact it seems to like 80 better than 70, as you can hear the engine less, its a little boomy at 70, but goes off after 80. Although you can watch the fuel needle drop at 80+! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And1Lupo Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 4 miles of motorway into town - cruising @ 90 (in theory) ), is fine and dosent waste a mouth full of petrol - of course thats if I were to be doing that Anything past 90 is funny and likely 2 catch some smokee fire if kept - (tops of 104mph for my 1.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kane_471 Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 For me its not about the speed of the car its just nice to sit a cruze the a roads....... plus i have no choice....INSURENCE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picola Posted October 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Whats the yearly tax on 1 litres? while im here what is it on the 1.4s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niche Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 For me its not about the speed of the car its just nice to sit a cruze the a roads....... plus i have no choice....INSURENCE!1.2 12v DOHC. Insurance group 2 and still pulls like a train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4T VW Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Whats the yearly tax on 1 litres? while im here what is it on the 1.4s?£125 i think i just paid! Its not like you could get a smaller engined car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picola Posted October 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Yeah ive just been on Parkers. Im suprised at the figures tbh. 1.4s- 44 mpg1.0e- 48mpgAnd same tax.Hmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbeth! Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Yeah ive just been on Parkers. Im suprised at the figures tbh. 1.4s- 44 mpg1.0e- 48mpgAnd same tax.HmmDriving carefully I can get 50mpg in my 1.4s. Wana buy it, Pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picola Posted October 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 No thanks! I love fantasia but its not the colour I would have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Yeah ive just been on Parkers. Im suprised at the figures tbh. 1.4s- 44 mpg1.0e- 48mpgAnd same tax.HmmYup, there is really not much in it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bekki :) Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 my little 1.0 litre is perfect for what i need it's my first car!it's a bit slow at pulling away for obvious reasons...also hills are sometimes a problem!but once she's going she's awayyyyy!i cruise the motorway at 80/90 no problem! probably not so good for the car though :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bekki :) Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 p.s. fuel consumption is also amazing 150 miles takes just under half a tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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