VWLupoRallyTypeX Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 (edited) HELLLLOOOO!!!!,people its about time i made this as im posting way to many threads!!!,everything to do with my car will just be done here on this one now up to date news on my car - its stripped as images below;the roof has gone aswell as some door bits/center console items;^^^ anyone know a easy way to get that black sticky crap off??also link to my car on youtube ( exhaust sound only ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMKlstEDA-c^^for you photoshoppers, any chance of lowering this for me??also engine upgrades,.....am i right believing my options are;1.8 20V Turbo ( whats involved in fitting one of these and is it worth it? anyone done one on here...)1.6 Lupo GTI ( easy to fit? )same with the lupo 1.4 100BHP model, the diesel engines?thanks peepps!! Edited June 21, 2011 by VWLupoRallyTypeX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newnesie Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Sounds good in the video, is that the standard exhaust just sounding like that due to no sound deadening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWLupoRallyTypeX Posted June 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Sounds good in the video, is that the standard exhaust just sounding like that due to no sound deadening?no i paid 100 quid for a little back box from exhaust UK...its not that bad, just loud in 5 th gear at 70MPH, VERY LOUD!! thanksjordan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newnesie Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Ah fair enough, how many miles on the car and how much did you pay for it if you dont mind me asking? Just you dont see many 05 ones around.When you starting rallying then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWLupoRallyTypeX Posted June 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Uhm....33,768 :-), and I paid 1000 for it, my dad paid 3,500 for it and decided to sell as its to small and well first things first, car needs doing then ill put in for all my tests so probably looking at a 18month project just for the car (due to low income) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newnesie Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Ah you have done well there Get practicing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshArosa Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 nice, just needs a set of motorsport wheels and coilovers to finish it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWLupoRallyTypeX Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 If anyone were this post, please help me What's involved in fitting the below engines (what will i need/how hard is it)1.4 16V 100bhp1.8 20V turbo 150bhp+1.6 16V 125bhp GTI Or any of the deisel lupo engines, I don't know what litres are available and what BHP they've got and what valve they are....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez1990 Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 awesome base car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Apparenty the Polo GTI transplant is easier than the Lupo GTI. Not sure why, but someone will be along I'm sure.I think you need to take a step back and think what you are doing with this car. You said you wanted it a a "starter" rally car. If you go sticking a 1.8 20V Turbo in it you'll be playing with the big boys and I assume in such a small car you may find it hard to put that much power down on the gravel.Look into local clubs, classes and events in your area. Get to some events and volunter to marshall and speak to the guys who have done what you are wanting to do.http://www.gomotorsport.net/en-GB/godrive/rallying.htmlhttp://www.formula1000.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWLupoRallyTypeX Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Silver, I just thought if I put in a bigger engine it would save me upgrading later on....I wouldn't dare try using 150bhp on gravel in a lupo! But then, iv got the power their if I ever needed it,...maybe its best just looking into the GTI engines first then, cheers for your help mate ,Don't you need to be a certain age to marshall or anything !?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 I don't know, hence the suggestion to join a club, go to an event, talk to people who have been there.I done some navigational road rallies when I was younger in a Hillman Imp; they are all about navigation and constant speed. All within road laws and 'one' was heavily penalised for early arrival at stages, great fun and a good way yot meet like minded people.There was no such thing as the internet then, so I joined a club and found out that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newnesie Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Silver, I am 99% sure the Polo GTi is easier due to the mounts being the same! So the engine is a basic swap, just having to make sure things fit, then fighting the Loom and other bits and bobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitzerman Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Polo GTI engine i believe, doesnt have variable valve timing, so maybe better off trying to fit the harder gti lupo engine.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-man-dan Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 The GTI engine was developed for the Super 1600 class anyway wasn't it? The 6 speed box would be perfect go my opinion because it is a close ratio box that will keep the revs up in the power band you Will want. The GTI boxes have a limited slip diff too don't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jase Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Im a little confused?You've stripped an 05 plate car and put an exhaust on that will probs fail 99% of sound scruiteneering at tracks / rallys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWLupoRallyTypeX Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 The exhaust was just to replace standard and to have a nice sound when driving around , it will be coming off soon though as its blowing :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kam Racing Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 if you're going to rally it you're best bet is to look at the regulations for the series. there may be restrictions on what you can do engine wise for different classes.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWLupoRallyTypeX Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Already looked, im a put FIA seats/roll cage in first, and take it from their Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisbee Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Nice, should be a cool little track/rally car.you selling the interior bits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWLupoRallyTypeX Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Chrisbee, I am let me know if your wanting anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 I had already moved your original thread, so they are now merged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWLupoRallyTypeX Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Cheers silver!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterdave Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Getting into rallying is quite expensive and quite a bit of hard work, I read you are just looking at getting a roll cage and seats. Get yourself a fire extinguisher and a helmet and just go field racing it's much cheaper, easier and less hassle. plus that way you wont be flogged by scotty and also those clouds you are reaching for are a little closer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesTdi Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Wouldnt rally a FWD car anyway and if I was to, go buy a classic mini or fiesta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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