MrSloanes Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Bought it last night and apart from the fact the suspension makes it feel like a cruise liner which will be getting changed soon anyway. Basically it's only a 1ltr which I'm not expecting to pull much at all, but it's honestly flat as a fart, cany even nip out of a small gap at roundabouts etc. Is this normal? I have never had anything smaller than a 1.6. And if this is normal is there any ways of making it a little nippier without spending too much on it? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 less weight? - interior stripped, remove spare, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblet Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Having never driven a 1 litre Lupo I can't tell you if it should be that slow, however having convoyed with them in both a 1.4 Lupo and a GTI they are definitely significantly slower.Like suggested already, the best way to make is fast is to make it light... And you'll get better fuel economy and taking stuff off is free too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 I was happy with the performance of my 1.0 Arosa. It was what I expected.Never going to be a world beater, but to get it to move, I had to keep the rev's up.Tigz won a slalom event at one show years back in a 1.0 Lupo against much bigger engined cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSloanes Posted September 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Think I'll take it down to get stuff checked over then because it's barely moving in any gears and any revs tbf. It seems as if it's always being pulled back if you know what I mean? Anything else you guys know? As in problems it could be etc? Basically I know how to make a car nice and shiney but ain't got a clue with mechanical stuff lol. Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Bearings? Brakes? get it up and spin the wheels, back ones on mine spin quite freely, front ones not as easy to move. also check for noises like grinding or rubbing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfOfZero Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 I'm running a standard 1lt with a pipercross filter and magnex backbox. Personally I find it slightly nippy up until maybe 50mph? Just depends.and yes, overtaking is a chore. I only do it on motorways now lol. The 1lt is only 50bhp, and that's from the factory many moons ago.. they say you maybe loose 1bhp per year... so yeah...... yikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSloanes Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Thanks for the advice people. I'll pop it to a mates garage and get him to have a look because I really think something is up. If bearings have gone doesn't that normally make knocking noises though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSloanes Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Just thought actually, the disks are definayely warped becaus it's jurking and shaking when i break, they getting done and a good service on Monday, could warped breaks have anything to do with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 If they are warped they could also be binding, which can be a cause of warped discs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSloanes Posted October 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Well had it for a week or so now and it's much better, had new disks and pads put on and give it a nice few run outs and it's a hell of a lot better now! Like someone said high revs and it's fine. Think it needed a good run out and the brakes weren't helping at all. Thanks for all the advice guys much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted December 24, 2013 Report Share Posted December 24, 2013 Tigz won a slalom event at one show years back in a 1.0 Lupo against much bigger engined cars.With camping gear in no less! lolUsed to love the little engine, was fine so long as you allowed momentum to be your best mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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