LouCB Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 (edited) Well this was the 3rd and now final Lupo GTi we went to see, it was simply too good to risk loosing, I am 110% confident I won't find a better condition one of these again! The 438 mile round trip was worth every minute. Some of you might have seen my thread about viewing this and putting down a reposit, and also loosing some on other "stunning examples" which ended up being complete dogs.62,000 miles3 previous owners (although the 1st owner kept it for 3 months part exchanged it due to it being "too fast" lol)Air con (recently re-gassed)Nice and firm feeling 6 speed box and clutchCam belt, tensioners, aux belt, coolant changed recently along with a metal water pump fitted and a serviceSpotless condition bodywork and paint (and also no corrision on spoiler, roof rails, boot handle chips etc)Bathhurst wheels wrapped in new T1R rubber with no markings or damageWhite side lights, number plate lights, and interior lighting2 remote GTi keysClifford concept 650 alarm (Anti hijack, total closure, shock and proximity sensors, with two remotes)Along with all the usual GTi factory extras!I honestly cannot emphasize how well this car has been kept, the guy had recently replaced the GTi badges, and rear brake light too and the heated mirror glasses because he wasn't happy with them.Heres the pictures from the ebay advert:21/05/2010So 215-220 miles or so later....We arrived! First thing to be removed were these Then the long journey home began! Thank god it was a nice day and temperture on the way home!A little video at 70mph Edited July 13, 2010 by LouCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouCB Posted May 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 23/05/2010Today decided to give it a clean up after the miles on the motorway along with a new stubby aerial and ditching the rear wiper, along with some random shots And some soaking up the sun De-wiperedAnd another vid showing the Clifford sensitivity, don't think anyone will be near it and certainly won't be able to steal it due to the anti hijack - Excuse the camera angle!Since joining this forum my 1st main change has to be lowering it as they look a lot better hugging the floor. When the log book arrives back I'll be registering my private plate. But before I can think of any other plans I will be going on holiday in 4 weeks time so thats being funded for first! Let me know your thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris90 Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 Wow, really nice!Just bought one at the weekend too, imaculate condition with only 47000 miles and 2 previous owners!!And i agree, drop it! looks so much better. First thing ill be doing to mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouCB Posted May 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 Wow, really nice!Just bought one at the weekend too, imaculate condition with only 47000 miles and 2 previous owners!!And i agree, drop it! looks so much better. First thing ill be doing to mine.GTi yeah? How much did you pick that up for and what colour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One life. Live it! Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 Looking in very nice condition- good find! Hope you have many happy hours In it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris90 Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 GTi yeah? How much did you pick that up for and what colour? Yeah a Gti. Moon Silver i think, cant remember. Picked it up for just over £4500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouCB Posted May 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 good find! awesome little cars, i love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Nice example!Shame about the rubbish colour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouCB Posted May 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 rubbish? pffft love how bright it is after a good wash. the other halves polo gti is the reflex silver so nice to be slightly different lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouCB Posted May 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 fail weather and photo, will get proper ones when the weather improves no doubt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Nice pair , I see your pair and raise you, specifically on the Polo...Both Reflex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouCB Posted May 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 lol! they look good together lupo/polo are def a good match! just need to get mine lowered abit. to be fair you cant really notice the difference in the two colours when they are side by side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 I think I'll start a "Silver only" thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouCB Posted May 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 sounds like a plan! it is the best colour after all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouCB Posted June 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 (edited) Changed the stereo/cd player round, which I think looks better, and I'm pretty sure it should of been this way around in the first place?!And some quick snaps from the other day still loving the little beast! Edited June 5, 2010 by LouCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouCB Posted June 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Ok so got a bit carried away today with a "quick wash" which turned in to a 5 - 6 hour cleaning session!Consisting of:Meguiars Gold Class ShampooedMeguiars Wheel Cleaner and brake dust removed from the calipersDried with Meguiars Water Magnet - Including door shuts, boot, under bonnet etcMeguiars Clay Barred with Speed Detailer - All paint work and front and rear lightsAuto Glym Super Resin PolishedMeguiars Gold Class WaxedMeguiars Trim Cleaner for the aerial, mirror bases etcMeguiars Metal Polish - For the centre exit pipes Meguiars Tyre GelAll Glass Rain ex'dAnd lots of microfibre cloths!I also remembered I had some 6000k temperature bulbs for the Xenon's. What a nightmare just to change a set of bulbs, remove 31 torx screws, 4 push clips, the upper grill, headlight washer caps, and lower grill caps, all just to get to the last 2 torx screws to remove the headlights, so you can take off the 3 torx screws holding the cap on to gain access to the bulb! Guess thats where VW dealer garages make their money from Excuse the amount of pictures!On with the polishThe amount of effort this involved deserved a picture lolBefore picture of the old bulbsAfter polishMetal polish - This stuff is highly recommendedAll finished with the waxing and tyre shine etc A few showing the new bulbs on, ideally need to get some night shots to show these offThey are a lot brighter thoughAnd the magic bag of tricksSo...One clean Lupo GTi...=One happy puppy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verity Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 (edited) Very Very nice little motor! I love meguiars its amazing stuff. i dont think ive ever used a product of theirs that i didnt likeand such a cute and happy dog too!!!! Edited June 5, 2010 by Verity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ct-gti Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Looks good mate, i to am going to change my bulbs soon to 8k's i think, not looking forward to it!!I've also got some of that metal polish, what did you use to apply it to the exhaust? I had a quick go the other day but it didn't come up half as good as yours in the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikemad04 Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 Nice condition lup you got there, Where did you get the 6k xenon bulbs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouCB Posted June 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 yes she is super cute isnt she, god knows how she had the patience to hang around and wait for 5-6 hours! loli used a microfibre cloth to apply the metal polish and to buff it off i bought the bulbs from hids-direct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikemad04 Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 Ok thanks are they the ones for £20 and then you select what K rating you want? Just £20 seems cheap for those bulbs they any good then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ct-gti Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 ^I had one of their kits in my old car and the bulbs were still great after a year when i sold the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouCB Posted June 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 (edited) Ok thanks are they the ones for £20 and then you select what K rating you want? Just £20 seems cheap for those bulbs they any good then?^I had one of their kits in my old car and the bulbs were still great after a year when i sold the car.I used a set in my Mini Cooper S, my Clio 172, my Clio DCi, and the boyfriends Ibiza Cupra(s), and now his Polo Highly recommend them to anyone and never had a problem with them. Don't forget these are JUST THE BULBS not the ballasts etc from a normal HID kit. Having xenons as standard is win! Edited June 6, 2010 by LouCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouCB Posted July 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 Well after being on holiday for a while I came back to a bit of extra cash so got in touch with LupoBoz from here.Cambridge lights Removed the lights and found lots of muck!Bit of polish laterThe lights came with bulb holders and all new bulbs Fitted!BeforeAfterAlso got hold of some grill tape which gives it a bit more "GTI" look And lastly.... came out from doing some shopping to find this beast next to me lol!Still on the look for coilovers but can't seem to find any within the budget Hope you all approve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 Very nice GTI. I would remove the Lupo badge from the tailgate personally, but I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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