Tigz™ Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Would you get away with that?My cars in Emmas name, so I could always "sell" it myself undisclosed once transplanted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 You might be OK had you not posted it into the public domain for everyone to see......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdubgti Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 so seriously how much would it do ya for on insurance aslo what if you just had a turbo put on the original 1.6 how much would the insurance go up for that any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 There are too many variables to say.........Age, ncb, history, postcode, security/garageThere's only one way to find out.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Doh!Never thought of that lol If you the job has been done well enough, theres no reason why you cant get an independant assesser in to check of the work, that proof will help with your insurance I would have thought, as it does with a kit car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...superlupo... Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 ihavent rung my insurance company to get a quote yet.. i figured if i found out how much i was gonna have to fork out before i gave the car over to si i wouldn't have done it.. can't put it off forever tho so when i get a quote i'll post it up style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> tigz, when you spoke to the guy from venom at E38.. did he say what the car was like to drive at all?? just wonderin if he said anythin about major handlin differences before and after. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Yes mate, I spoke to him about this, as Ive always thought 200bhp would be the maxium "usalble" power in a small front wheel drive car (I know people dissagree, this is just my opinion)The weight issue isnt really the porblem with his, I asked him if he could use it as a daily drive, and he said he couldnt.There is too much power. He has no traction, and it is pretty lairy.300 and a bit bhp is not that much, by todays standard.You see it in Corsas now FFS.A lad from Rotherham, a member off Corsa Crazy I know has a 2 litre Turbo and uses t every day.I cant remember how much but Im pretty sure its around 240bhp and he drives it every day without a problem.This is going to sound really stupid, but Im sure it could be done by someone who wasnt scared to take on a challenge.With wider arches, and a wider track a 4 wheel drive system could be fitted surely?Then no matter how high you tune it, the traction problem is cured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...superlupo... Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 i could be done but id would surly have to be a custom job as the lupo is the same chassis as the polo and niether has a 4wd varient. [unfortunatly.. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> ]it's just a case of money i guess.im expecting 1st, 2nd and most of 3rd to be a waste of time but im more interested in like 50 - 100 than `0-60`. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> im gonna try and use the car as much as i can because realistically it's only as fast as you drive it but my one saving grace is there's another car im my family i can drive.. i think the temptation of 200 odd brake is gonna be too much tho. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMTECH Posted September 24, 2004 Report Share Posted September 24, 2004 Hello to Simon at SPS.Project looks more complex when you are standing next to it.Good luck with completion.Thanks for the trim bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest `sps-si` Posted September 24, 2004 Report Share Posted September 24, 2004 no worriesremember there is always a sport engine here if you want it!.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...superlupo... Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 and plenty more trim.. thats not si's. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest `sps-si` Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 oi! its all money for YOUR project! you tart!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest `sps-si` Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 here you go guys if anyone else wants a 1.8thttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...2491290724&rd=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyeBaz Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 Has anyone put a S3 lump in the boot of a Lupo yet ??, Any ideas how much that conversion would be ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 If you need to ask, it's too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrat Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 does a lupo have a subframe in the front like the mk2/3/4 golfs ? so when they transplant an engine to the rear, all you gotta go is weld in the subframe ? just curious style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest `sps-si` Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 no the lupo engine is side mount. we have to use corrado 16v rear mounts and construct a subframe for them which also ties to the wishbones to tighten up the front.i would have a go at a rear mount engine. done it before in other cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish_Sport_16V Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 Any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest `sps-si` Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 the only update at the min. is oh ******!new challange is to make the lupo work with a hydralic clutch release as forund on the 1.8t gearbox...mmm fun! apart from that just lining it all up. nothing really to take pics of yet but stay tuned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 You fitting a 1.8t 6 speed box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest `sps-si` Posted October 7, 2004 Report Share Posted October 7, 2004 nope they don't fit. think we will go for a golf 150bhp box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted October 7, 2004 Report Share Posted October 7, 2004 lol k mate, I saw the 1.8t hydrolic cultch and asumed it was a 6 speeder...I'd always been told a6 speed didnt fit, thats why I asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest `sps-si` Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 Does anyone want this 1.4 16v sport engine and box and loom/ecu? before i turn it into the most expansive coffee table i have ever seen!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 I called you about it Si but to be honest I think your wanting too much for it.If you want to `re-think` your price Im still intrested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdubgti Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 what you got planned for it then tigz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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