Joti Posted March 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 The one thing that really bugs me about the Lupo is the lack of a glovebox. Also the storage trays are so smooth that everything slides around in them when you drive!!!!Bearing all this in mind, allowing for my somewhat retarded DIY skills coupled with a childhood raised on watching Blue Peter, I decided to embark on a "fix"!First thing I did was buy a 3mm thick sheet of ribbed black rubber and cut inserts the same size as the dash trays:These were then inserted into place and stuck down with clear silicone adhesive (I tried carpet spray glue initially, but the dash plastics just did not take to it):Not a brilliant picture, but the rubber is now in. Also got an extra GTI badge for the interior:Next, I got some black felt and cut it into the same width as the rubber:Add a bit of fabric glue, fold, and voila:Throw some crap in the trays......Chuck on the felt and BINGO - Stealth Glovebox I know it's not the most elegant design, but believe me, it does the job and nothing slides about any more.Just one more thing to put the "T" into GTI:I ain't flyin' fool, and neither are my bits in the tray any more!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo-Joe Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joti Posted March 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Class Thanks!Simple, but effective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Inventive, top work mucker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joti Posted March 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Inventive, top work mucker!Cheers Koopster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Innovative!My 9n3 Polo has moulded ruber trays in the dash storage, shame they never done the same for the Lupo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadmetal Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Will now be buying ribbed rubber stuff for my lupo. Ingenious idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joti Posted March 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Innovative!My 9n3 Polo has moulded ruber trays in the dash storage, shame they never done the same for the Lupo.Will now be buying ribbed rubber stuff for my lupo. Ingenious idea.Don't thank me, thank Blue Peter......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyC Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 space the rears a bit, but other than that its looking bloody fantastic!Agreed with that, such a minor thing but should make a nice wee difference to some anal freaks lol Looks in outstanding order i have to say! Im a bit concerned by this upcoming stripe, but we'll see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyC Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Oh i meant to ask, do you get any scrubbing or catching problems with the 16's, or grand as long as dont hit too many bumps lol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joti Posted March 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Oh i meant to ask, do you get any scrubbing or catching problems with the 16's, or grand as long as dont hit too many bumps lol? It's all been fine so far, though my coilies are not half as low as some...... Lock to lock is all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joti Posted March 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 (edited) So............ I am getting the vinyl done tomorrow.Too much time on my hands at work today has resulted in me going online and also ordering some sill kick plates, some new carpet mats and a keyring (yes, that's worthy of inclusion!)Pics to follow tomorrow!!! Edited March 13, 2012 by Joti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Bated breath mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joti Posted March 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Bated breath mate It's a lot more understated than I think you expect Koop!You'll see tomorrow, "fo sho!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joti Posted March 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Would you buy a VW from these people?!?!?Makes you wonder what the staff look like.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 In a heartbeat, just for bare jokz when folk ask where you got it from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 looking forward to seeing it mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joti Posted March 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 OK so the vinyl was done today and I'm really happy with it.I don't expect people here to like it or to "get it" - this was something totally personal for myself.Growing up watching F1, my childhood idol was Gilles Villeneuve. Many of you would probably not have heard of him (he was killed in a qualifying accident at the 1982 Belgian GP).The number "27" is synonymous with Villeneuve and his helmet design was as below:My car design is based on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joti Posted March 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) Oh but first, I got this rather cool stainless steel keyring arrive today At first I tried the rear with a blue/white beetle VW roundel, but I did not like it so took it off pretty swiftly!I took my factory badge off, and spray painted the backing gloss black:Much prefer the "normal" badge!In between rear badges...... Edited March 14, 2012 by Joti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiiTCH-TDi Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Looks like mine with the stripes lol I like them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joti Posted March 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Looks like mine with the stripes lol I like them Cheers Mitch, but I thought you hated your stripes??!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 I like it mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttydub Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 i like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo-Joe Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 smooooooth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joti Posted March 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) I like it mate i like it smooooooth Well thanks guys, that's a (pleasant) surprise as I know most people don't like stripes... actually I don't even like them for the sake of just having them - if you know what I mean.But that's not what this was all about. Edited March 16, 2012 by Joti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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