veedubdude Posted June 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 (edited) Wow thanks for all the positive feedback guys, didn't expect such a response Soad-s7 - Im guessing you mean the wheels on the previous page. They're modified Compomotive CX's, 14*7.5. They have enkei badges as thats all I could find to fit at the moment!ste18x - Only sorted at the moment as the car has been raised up back to near standard ride height. I need to look into it more once the MOT's passed and I drop her back down.Managed to get time to black the bottom of the rear bumper today. Was looking shabby as its been painted a few times in the past, first green, and then satin black again; and where bits have chipped and general wear it looked poor. So it was given a good rub down and a few coats of black wrinkle paint to give it a more OEM texture and look rather than just a plain simple smooth satin black which I dont like the look of. Depending on how well it matches the front bumper bottom when its dry, I may also do that.Pictures while the paint was drying so still looks a bit patchy:And why the wheels look so ridiculous:I forgot the rear has camber shims on too, and coupled with a tiny 155/55/14 tyre on a 6" rim, the rear looks ridiculous - 40mm spacer and a slam, and I reckon these wheels could work - its all about the stance baby! Stretching these tyres on the 7.5" compos could be asking a bit much though... Edited June 22, 2010 by veedubdude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste18x Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 the bumper looks sweet with that black wrinkle paint on itgreat progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croakey Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 awesome car... i remember the pea when someone in glos owned it and remember you as i think you bought some keskins off me years back \lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatttty Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 excellent progress, good to see the Pea in such good hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veedubdude Posted June 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Thanks again guys! Croakey - the name rings a bell now you've said that! I wish Id never sold those wheels on, Ive looked for more in that size and fitment and cant find any Pic for the sake of the gorgeous keskins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croakey Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 yeah my old hoops... 8" and 9" x 17 from memory?everyone running lupo/arosa's as dailies LOL... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Looks like you got a bent rear axle dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veedubdude Posted June 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Yeah 8 and 9s with 205/40 stretched over them, I remember the guys in work looking at them for the first time, 'WTF' was said alot, lol.nfbr - thats the new thing dont you know? Bent axle for cheap camber stance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro3mark Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 That still makes me LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croakey Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Yeah 8 and 9s with 205/40 stretched over them, I remember the guys in work looking at them for the first time, 'WTF' was said alot, lol.nfbr - thats the new thing dont you know? Bent axle for cheap camber stance! yeah thats right, looked crazy mad as they were falkens with naff all sidewalls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veedubdude Posted July 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 Time isnt half flying by at the moment, but time for a quick update! Ive mostly been fixing any little niggly bits and pieces that needed doing, and pretty much the only things that now need finishing are the bodywork polish, and a resolder of the door mechs seen as the interior light will not switch itself off! As far as I know (at the moment) that should be everything complete and back to status from when it left the factory! Just the MOt around the corner!Finally got around to fitting a fail safe in case of a dead battery now that the car has no key locks:This is nestled up in the passenger corner front bumper, and gives me a positive and earth connection to the battery. So all I do is plug the other end of the vibe fast plug onto a battery and then the remote locking will work from the fob! If you plan on doing this yourself make sure you fit a fuse on the positive connection, just like when wiring an amp up.And then a quick teaser of the newly found shine in the bonnet (the only part Ive got round to mopping yet)So maybe the next update will be an MOT pass?? Here's to hoping... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartagram Posted July 18, 2010 Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 The pea lives on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jowey Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 this is so cool to see.It seems bent rear axles are a common problem on Lupo's and Arosa's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veedubdude Posted July 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Thanks guys!I think VW should look into this bent rear axle problem... Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veedubdude Posted August 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Well the update Ive been waiting to give - the Pea is resurrected!! Passed the MOT yesterday, first time and no advisories! Yipppeeee!! Only problem is they couldn't do the tracking as the tie rod ends are seized, so just waiting for some nice new ones to come through the post and I can finally go for a good drive!So in the last week or two I managed to get the bodywork fully mopped, now just need to give it a good polish, and in another month or so its first coat of wax when the paint has finished breathing. Also replaced the drivers side wishbone as the bushes where looking a bit tired. Otherside was done just before I bought her so the front end should be nice and tight now.And a few pictures in her (almost) complete state: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 AWESOME Congratulations and well done on MOT. She looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnsley-Arosa Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 VERY cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adz182 Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 well done pea . looks fab good work mate . Adz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Phase Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 me want hehe very nice work! paint looks so nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 this is so cool to see.It seems bent rear axles are a common problem on Lupo's and Arosa's Agreed! haha, this is a problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veedubdude Posted August 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 Thanks for all the comments guys, once again it is very, very much appreciated! [] Once the tracking is done and Ive lowered her again after the MOT Ill get some nice shots of her.Now comes the bad bit - a year ago when I bought this car it was supposed to be a daily to help me get through the next year. Then everything happened with the whole OCD on fixing everything I found not to be right, which took a year of any spare time to sort. Now Im getting married and need to raise some cash...So it is with great regret that in the next few weeks this will probably be up for sale, for a new owner to enjoy It is a probably not a definately, but time will tell... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusgrant Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 awesome work!!! be a massive shame to sell it now its done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro3mark Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 That is a shame, and i hope if it does, it will be within the club, or to someone who will take some real care of him like you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veedubdude Posted August 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Thanks again guys, but unfortunately needs must Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupoluke Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Some work gone in to that, looks great.Fairplay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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