kingsley11 Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 (edited) Hiya!i've been lurking around on here for a while now, thought its time for a thread.Here is my Lupo the car was my grandpa's from new and then was given to me after hinting etc for years loli started getting ready for my test in it by having learners insurance on 31,231 miles.I acually passed my test in the lupo as well:during the de-towbar:pics:Run into problems straight away though, bought these seats....6N2 Polo GTI '1' seats. i know there far from a straight fit but i didnt check the pallet when it was delivered to see if everything was there, this is what came:Everything minus rear upper seats and headrests.Few things/parts iv gotCurrent mods:EBC Greenstuff brake padsPolo headrests (6N2 GTI ones in the front, chopped down 9N Polo ones in the back)6N2 Polo GTI gear gator Edited April 11, 2013 by kingsley11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo-Joe Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Nice man, get pictures of the interior when it's up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 those rolling shots look epic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalum-arosa Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 kingsley boy! how do upload pics on yuh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsley11 Posted January 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 (edited) Updating the granny mobile thread, even though all of this happened ages ago.The front number plate has been changedThe rear number plate dealer thing has been changedDifferent sidelightsAnd more recently:the coolant temperature sensorfuel filter (again)Front and rear aero wiper blades. (The front drivers side one is rubbish! does a worse job than the old style ones)But right now this is how it is: The exhaust has been a bit rusty since iv had the car and its gradually got worse and worse, 2 weeks ago i looked underneath in a pit. There were no gasses coming out of the silencer!, the centre section and silencer and the pipe were not looking good lol they're rotten. since i had a look 2 weeks ago iv only used the car twice, iv been catching the bus.. my grandma (whos car it used to be lol) has agreed to pay for a new exhaust for a birthday present lol, im going to have a longlife stainless cat back... Right.. now last night i moved the car from out the street on to the drive had'nt started it in a while, reversing on to the drive the engine lost compression and cut out, fearing the worst LOL i just left it there and waiting to have a look with a friend today. it did turn over but was miss firing took the plugs out and they were shot, been in from new, quick trip to hellfrauds bought NGK Platinum spark plugs. Changed them made no difference straight after this the engine warning light came on. scanned it with vag-com and there was random misfire any cylinder and misfire cylinder 4. swapped HT leads around ( 3 and 4 ) still the same. The coilpack must of failed, This is a common problem right ?Sorry for the massive story haha ! Edited January 29, 2012 by kingsley11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12yan Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Nice Lupo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsley11 Posted January 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 (edited) Nice LupoThanks Twelve It had such a quiet life before i owned it :/ :L Edited January 29, 2012 by kingsley11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Actually, the EGR has failed.Common problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsley11 Posted January 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 what! how do you go about a fix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 You can try cleaning it like the guide on here suggests but I've always found replacing is the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsley11 Posted January 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 You can try cleaning it like the guide on here suggests but I've always found replacing is the answer.Thanks replacing would be much better more expenses where i didn't want to be spending. any sort of mods will have to hold on for even longer ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsley11 Posted January 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Best thing to use to clean it ? including cleaning breather box. Parts cleaner ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo-Joe Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Clean? Engine bay? An APC, meguiars do one. Mix it 1:4 with water and brush it in with various brush and sponges then rice off.... Remember if your using water, take your battery out and cover exposed wires and plugs with plastic bags. If you do want to use water try gunk engine cleaner. A lot of people use it and get great results. Cleaning the exterior take a look here : http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=82608Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kingsley11 Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) Clean? Engine bay? An APC, meguiars do one. Mix it 1:4 with water and brush it in with various brush and sponges then rice off.... Remember if your using water, take your battery out and cover exposed wires and plugs with plastic bags. If you do want to use water try gunk engine cleaner. A lot of people use it and get great results.Cleaning the exterior take a look here : http://forums.clublu...showtopic=82608Joe Sorry Joe was being vague, should of been way more specific.. I want to clean my EGR valve and crankcase breather box to see if this improves the running of my car, so was wondering what i can use to do that and instead of buying something specific, use something that would do exactly the same job and be cheaper so i can save money. And my friend has a much newer coilpack which works fine on his Polo and im going to test his on my car to see if all of that fixes the poor running. Thanks for all of that advice man I will be doing some engine bay cleaning soon so.. a degreaser then a rince, then autosmart g101 or megs apc diluted ? Edited February 1, 2012 by kingsley11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo-Joe Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Oh right this may be of some use to you buddy http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=86131&pid=992147&st=0entry992147Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsley11 Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) Happy Birthday to me ! (well, was on the 11th)Drove like this with one of these on each doorand it is running much better now, replaced the coilpack and fitted a new VW Economy replacement centre section exhaust and silencer Other than that there's no progress, but today the mileage hit 40k Edited February 18, 2012 by kingsley11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsley11 Posted March 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 yes! car sailed through MOT today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo-Joe Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Top work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigySmithy Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Good Canvas you got there mate!Getting modding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsley11 Posted May 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Took the passenger seat out earlierMade a mess of thisWas hard to get these out neatlyAfter absolutely mutilating the other cap, you cant even put it back on now (no picture) i was wondering why the other one was difficult to get off... i never unscrewed it... so on accident ripped it clean out...result:Gutted... have to buy two new ones now...if i can. Dale !............ lolWhats an easier way to get the covers off to get the the screw thats keeping the plastic cover in thats stops the seat from lifting out ?Once the seat was out i hoovered and then shampoo'd with some autosmart brisk extra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsley11 Posted May 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 While the seat was out i called a friend over and it give a chance to compare the seat frames with ones on the polo gti seats i have. just need to know what can be done to make those other seats go in the lupo (other thread created for that) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsley11 Posted May 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Happened a few months ago but thought i'd add it to bulk up this thread...Had toe and camber correctedThen bought an original specification Michelin ENERGY 175/65/13 tyre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Last Name: Gay Boyahahahaa Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsley11 Posted May 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 used to work there haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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