Rich R32 Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 (edited) Hi folks, having scanned your nice n friendly forum for the past few weeks for advice/info. I thought I had better join up and introduce myself.My name is Rich from the Northeast of England. Some of you may know or have seen me from various shows/events like Harewood or Gti International?I am also a member of R32OC.com forum as I own a MK4 R32 as well as my recent purchase being the Lupo (my daily driver).Anyway enough of my waffle, here she is….She is 9yrs old and has covered around 91k miles. However, I would not describe her as 'mint condition' good maybe but nonetheless an honest example. I bought her with a few little' niggles ie worn inner CV joints, electrical issues with windows/switches etc, faulty ABS control module, faulty indicator stalk and a few minor scuffs to rear bumper and stone chips on the bonnet - which is to be expected for it’s age I suppose? Other than that she does have a full service history, lots of paper work/invoices etc and most importantly she drives fine.My plan is to restore, repair and do some subtle mods to bring her back to new (funds permitting lol) as I have done to all my previous cars....Here are few snap shots (taken over the last 4 years) of her big brother for those who may or may not be interested?Thanks for reading,(work permitting)I will try to attend a few local meets in the near distant future and have a good natter with some like minded peeps!CheersRich Edited September 28, 2010 by Rich R32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Welcome to CL!Lupo looks good and it sounds like you'll do her proud.Nice R32, but a Lupo it's not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich R32 Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 HaHa Silver, thanks for the welcome!The lupo will indeed receive some TLC just like the .:R Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad.... Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 I'm in love with your R32 turbo mate do you have any vids... bet it sounds immense?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich R32 Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 I'm in love with your R32 turbo mate do you have any vids... bet it sounds immense?! Thanks Ad for the kind words dude. Here are a couple from a while ago (apologies in advance for the mediocre quality)taken by others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad.... Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Thats epic rich! I expect the lupo feels a little slower with 375 fewer horses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich R32 Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Thats epic rich! I expect the lupo feels a little slower with 375 fewer horses I agree the Lupo may be of a few ponies short BUT boy is it fun! TBH, I think it's a cracking little' car with hardly any weight and such a torquey engine.BTW, I am loving those rims you have in your sig Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad.... Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 I agree the Lupo may be of a few ponies short BUT boy is it fun! TBH, I think it's a cracking little' car with hardly any weight and such a torquey engine.BTW, I am loving those rims you have in your sig Awesome! Yeah they are cool little cars, thats for sure Cheers.... they're up in the for sale section as I've just bought a mk5 gti, just incase you wanted to treat your new car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich R32 Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Oooh I will have a gander later on!Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 (edited) Welcome along bud, if you put as much work into the Lupo as you have the R its going to be something special. Edited September 28, 2010 by Chewy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich R32 Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Welcome along bud, if you put as much work into the Lupo as you have the R its going to be something special.Hi David, thanks man. Small world eh? lol No doubt we'll catch up at some point and share a few ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Lovely set of cars you have got there Rich, must admit I am rather envious!What are the mods/specs of the R32? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich R32 Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Lovely set of cars you have got there Rich, must admit I am rather envious!What are the mods/specs of the R32?Thanks Defcon5Spec sheet is here linky http://www.r32oc.com/garage_vehicle.php?do=view_vehicle&id=4Rolling road session @ motoscope back in Feb 2010. Gave the following resultsRun 1Run 2Run 3Dyno Print OutTBH, the clutch I was running (at the time) didn't hold up too well...since then it's been replaced. Hopefully I may see a little bit more when I return in October but we'll see?Thanks for your interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GtiJames Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 That R32 makes me moist! I'd adore a mk4 r32 but only if i could afford to have it turbo'd.... Which I can't lol. Bet it's an absolute monster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich R32 Posted October 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 Haha James...She is kinda special but still very civilised to drive.In all honesty you need deep pockets to feed it v power hence it's more of a show car. LolI have to say tho the Lupo can hold it's own around the streets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 I have perved on your R32 at a few shows now. If I remember rightly, it was in the R32 symphony at Billing this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich R32 Posted October 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 I have perved on your R32 at a few shows now. If I remember rightly, it was in the R32 symphony at Billing this year?Hi Rich, btw what a great name...Yes, I was at the very first R-Fest Show @ Billingham Aquadrome.Just to refresh Any excuse I know but it was a great day & great turnout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 (edited) yup, I remember that video. in fact, 4:14, you can see my car randomly sitting there.It is indeed the greatest of names, I even have it on the r32oc. Edited October 24, 2010 by Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich R32 Posted October 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Rich, was your polo getting the small dents removed? If so I remember seeing it, all smoothed n slammed very nice. Glad to hear your on the oc also - nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 no, I'm comfortable with my dents. It's not even overly slammed either, it's semi sensible for daily abusing and actually driving without having to worry about breaking anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich R32 Posted October 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 That's a good way of looking at it. Personally the dents would drive me mad lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 They do drive me mad, but the polo was a London car before I got it, there's only a couple and if I sort them, it'll mean an entire respray as I wouldn't want to do it by half. I may actually do a mini write up on it as it's going for some more surgery soon, kinda getting the mechanicals right on it, enjoys burning oil and the gearbox seal needs replacing so I'm just going to replace the engine and box with something which hasn't been done before in a Polo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich R32 Posted October 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Sounds like an interesting project Rich? It would be nice to see a build up blog? I noticed your located in Durham, you're not far from me tbh. I'm 30mins further north. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Yup, hence you're at all the VW shows locally, I am aware of all this. The only salsa green polo gti in existence, I do get about a lot but nobody ever seems to spot it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich R32 Posted October 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Nice colour and rare! Hope to see you around then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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