Philplop Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 I've been meaning to do that for ages, just been worried about finding a carpet that matches. What's yours like? And where from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vpolo Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 looks good been after some carpet to match for a while intrested were you got it from my rear seats are trimed in red alacantara type cloth certainly makes a big difference!!!!matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanhavana Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Magnificent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted February 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Carpet came from eBay, have enough to do another 2 sets of seats.Not sure on match yet wil see at the weekend, but shouldn't be far out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother_Will Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Im liking the finish on those rear seats, looks like you wrapped it over the edge, how did you separate the material from the front and what glue did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emz Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Top job! We wrapped mine over the edge to and just used some carpet glue my brother brought home from work for me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat.m. Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 I like the look of that mod! Let me know if carpet matches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupolouie Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 That carpet on the rear seat is finished to a very high standard top work as all ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hipwell Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 WOW You and Matt really do have an eye for detail Everythin is coming togeather realllly nicely Cant wait till UD's12yanWas nice to meet you at the weekend Ryan.Im liking the finish on those rear seats, looks like you wrapped it over the edge, how did you separate the material from the front and what glue did you use?Yes the carpet goes over all edges and corners to give it a neat look. Finish is perfect.Taking the seat apart is quite difficult, I totally took each seat apart to make it easier and make sure we didn't get glue on the cloth. It's hard to explain without pictures, but will try to get a "How to" up soon.Basically you need to pry the plastic edging to the seat material away from the metal rail of the seat back. Then locate and undo the clips which hold the headrest guides in and just pull them out. But all of that is easier said than done! When putting them back together the plastic edging needed some persuasion to go back in.As for the glue, it was Evo-Stik Timebond contact adhesive, but to be honest I would not recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted February 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Was nice to meet you at the weekend Ryan.Yes the carpet goes over all edges and corners to give it a neat look. Finish is perfect.Taking the seat apart is quite difficult, I totally took each seat apart to make it easier and make sure we didn't get glue on the cloth. It's hard to explain without pictures, but will try to get a "How to" up soon.Basically you need to pry the plastic edging to the seat material away from the metal rail of the seat back. Then locate and undo the clips which hold the headrest guides in and just pull them out. But all of that is easier said than done! When putting them back together the plastic edging needed some persuasion to go back in.As for the glue, it was Evo-Stik Timebond contact adhesive, but to be honest I would not recommend it.lol.. the glue we used was s***. I would get some heat resistant trim glue off of eBay or a trim shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted February 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Got the rear seats fitted....Fitted new de-locking caps....Did a few more things but have no pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12yan Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Nice work James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted February 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Done a few more things on the loop...Changed coolant bottle and coolant.....Old....New...Also modified the bracket and bottle to lower it down a little...Almost finished the induction piping....More to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saq85 Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Yum, im so envious of your lupo. great work. If only i had the time/money/patience & tasteful mods as you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 What about carbon wrapping the top mounts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupo1.0se Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Like the OEM plate - where do you get them from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnelifeLiveit! Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Looking VERY nice James! Loving all the detail! Stu;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted February 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Yum, im so envious of your lupo. great work. If only i had the time/money/patience & tasteful mods as you do.Thanks.What about carbon wrapping the top mounts?Urm, not thought about it, they look pretty cool as they are TBH. Like the OEM plate - where do you get them from?LOL... It's a Photoshop. I keep meaning to nick one from a dealer and have a Lupo one made up, they are a VW part(Not that they probably do a Lupo one anymore) so might have to ask Lupoboz.Looking VERY nice James! Loving all the detail! Stu;-)Thanks Stu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusgrant Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 james you must have so must patience, i work on my and just get f'd off with it! fair play to ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted February 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 james you must have so must patience, i work on my and just get f'd off with it! fair play to ya Thanks Marcus. Few more pics.....Polished exhaust...New OEM bits...Also fitted a new boot handle, but it doesn't seem to be from a Lupo, doesn't fit right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatttty Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Quality work james Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat.m. Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Fitting a new coolant bottle transforms the engine bay. The R8 cap looks fresh too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez1990 Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 lovely example of a gti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnsley-Arosa Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 i like the new work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12yan Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 PERFECT !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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