sat1983 Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 (edited) The GTI will definitely be a future classic- I find modifying one a crying shame. At a push lowering it a touch is ok but beyond that no.Would anyone on here agree? Edited March 3, 2011 by sat1983 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I've made the very same statement. Standard ones are already getting harder to find, be worth a few quid in a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I completely agree that it will be a classic, but it's a GTI, top of the range - it odes itself to being modified as generally the people that buy them are of that nature.Luckily most of the modified trends found in VW circles are of high quality with only subtle changes, rather than a lot of modifying scenes where low quality parts are used to make cars look as close to a brightly coloured spaceship as possible.I suppose what I'm saying is you won't stop it (not that you're trying to) and it could be worse Sorry, but you're in the minority here I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatttty Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I do agree the GTI will be a future classic and a standard example is exptremely hard to come by. But as Reed said the majority are modified to a high quality.My own is modified but with pretty much OEM+ parts, I feel I've tweeked it and improved on what VW started off with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStryder360 Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I would like to think it was a classic but consider most people don't even know what a Lupo is, calling it a Polo, it will probably be remembered as a Polo - by idiots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forsh21 Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Defo be a classic but i think the car looks 100 times better when its been lowered, if you notice on here people dont go putting stupid front bumpers on, most lupos are lowered with a nice set of wheels, which i think is enough and can be turned back to standard easly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougless Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 The GTI will definitely be a future classic- I find modifying one a crying shame. At a push lowering it a touch is ok but beyond that no.Would anyone on here agree? Agree 100%.The Lupo GTI is wonderful car and one I suspect VW put a lot of effort into. It was a clever combination of L3 bits, some subtle modifications and the Polo GTI engine. It works well and looks fantastic. I suppose a slight lowering should be allowed but otherwise leave the poor things alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gucciwah Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I would like to think it was a classic but consider most people don't even know what a Lupo is, calling it a Polo, it will probably be remembered as a Polo - by idiots.lolanyway... i would have kept mine as close to standard but it was a sheer mess when i bought it so there wasn't really any point in putting it back to factory. it would have cost too much aswell lovely wee cars though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sat1983 Posted March 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I think I'd like to treat mine to a full respray at some point. It sure is a special little car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Stef, you bought a lupo ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 I agree. However, I do like some of the modded ones on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sat1983 Posted March 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Stef, you bought a lupo ?Hey Rich- didn't realise it was you! Yep- got myself a GTI. I've put a deposit down and if all goes well pick up day is monday! What have you got these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 You've answered that yourself with what I'm going to read next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fow Vay Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 I agree 100%.I sold mine completely standard (down to Dunlop 205/45/15s) in great condition but saw it for sale last year in a garage in Melton Mowbray looking in a sorry state . I wish I'd been more fussy about who I sold it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupo1.0se Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 I agree with this aswell, its all well good having a modifed scene, but the important thing is where are the standard ones in show condition so we can show the public a good variety of Lupos at most shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesU Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 I agree, which is why James' (99hjm) car is so amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sat1983 Posted March 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Glad most of you seem to agree. I intend to being mine back to it's former glory, but will remain totally standard! Watch this space! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jase Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 i've just replaced my ebay coilovers in favour of a nice subtle 40/30mm drop on AP suspensionjust need some mint bathursts nowi agree look best standard... maybe with some wheel spacers and a subtle drop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-man-dan Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 I think modifying has become very limited for the Lupo Gti. Its now mainly a slight lowering kit and a set of wheels, both of which easy reversible. This is all I've done to mine, and pretty much all I intend to do. I only sold the bathursts as I was really in need of the money, but the standard springs are staying boxed up in the garage. Im not so keen on the hardcore modifying of them with air bags etc, as a hot hatch was never meant to have suspension that has no regards to handling (neither was it meant to have laughable body roll ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 I agree, which is why James' (99hjm) car is so amazing!Aww, thanks James, but honestly, it's nothing compared to some of the cars on here.I bought mine fully intending to keep in factory standard, replacing worn OEM parts, then the bug bit. They will be a future classic, but in another 10-15 years. There is a guy on Edition with a Mk4 Anni', 6 (YES 06) miles from new! But it will be a very long time before it's worth what he paid for it when new. Lupo GTI is 20% rarer than a Anni'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristopherReeve Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 The GTI will definitely be a future classic- I find modifying one a crying shame. At a push lowering it a touch is ok but beyond that no.Would anyone on here agree? YES! Totally agree with you there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbo Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 IMO, any mod that can be put back to standard if you hold on to the parts is a good thing. Having suspension and wheels that have done less mileage than the car can only be good? I do agree with you when it comes to smoothing etc as you'll never get it perfect again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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