sam bignell Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) So the second Lupo GTI I've owned but this time in blackI bought this one back in September so I could place the MX5 in a garaged for the winter. The car came with a bastuck exhaust system, MK7 polo gti handbrake and the rear wiper conversion.The only things outstanding are to remove the wind deflectors and give the car a good wax / clay as I haven't been able to due to the weather and the lack of light over winter months. It was due a major service and cambelt change which both happened just before Christmas at Bath VW, so its quite happy now.It's used as my daily although i don't do many miles and she'll be garaged hopefully most of the time in the summer months so I drive my summer car (once I find one).Pictures from my iphone (minus wax)Sam Edited May 1, 2012 by sam bignell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo D Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Ready to be slam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic78 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Finally put some pictures up then! lolNice low mileage example you've got there. I love black GTi's but I can imagine they are a pain to keep clean; look good when they are though!Any plans for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj2112 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 how low mileage! lovely little cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsley11 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Nice example and lovely mileage shame it isn't red lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam bignell Posted February 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Ready to be slam! It'll be staying at that height, that altitude helps with my fitness training. Finally put some pictures up then! lolNice low mileage example you've got there. I love black GTi's but I can imagine they are a pain to keep clean; look good when they are though!Any plans for it?Plans are to drive it as my daily, all my spare cash will be splashed on summer car. Apart from the small touches on the car at present, I won't be taking it any further.I've got the "coilover t-shirt" and I won't be going back.Roads round here aren't worth it plus my back really nearly broke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam bignell Posted March 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 (edited) I've been in Scotland all week on business which meant I was unable to wash the V6 when I drove it home the weekend before.Here's a picture of the tight fit in the garageSome proper pictures in May when she comes out for the summerSam Edited March 11, 2012 by sam bignell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam bignell Posted March 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 (edited) Well I'm now not friends with the Lupo!It's been laid up for two weeks now after a warning light popped up on the dash. Turns out that the engine is creamed up and the "control valve camshaft sensor" has packed up. I'll need to order that direct from VW but in the mean time the oil has been changed and a new oil filter.Anyhow on the way back down off the ramp the front bump caught the edge of the ramp marking all the paint work along the front - not a happy bunny but at least it's being repaired free of charge.On a brighter note the Clio is looking great and very clean.My next purchase is a decent camera / video recorder. Although here's my iPhone for now (didn't take it above 2k, just a little blip)Sam Edited May 1, 2012 by sam bignell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 What do you mean the engine is really creamed up? With oil/water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam bignell Posted March 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Just the engine isn't warming up enough, so condensationt built up over a period of time. Took the car out of a long drive and worked the engine which helped but it did need a clean and change of oil.Software showed the sensor was fault as well (code P0010 and P0445) so hopefully they'll clear after it's replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam bignell Posted April 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Problem fixed with the Lupo, just a fuse that had blown which controlled the sensors. Had both sensors replaced which is a bit frustrating now!Bumper is booked in to be re-sprayed and the wind deflectors are now off the car.I think towards the end of May I'll give the car a good going over and then put it up for sale.Clio is still under cover, although preparation has started on getting it out for the beginning of June. Basically super clean the car all over, under the bonnet and underneath the car it self. Little peep outside today Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brt900 Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Best colour for a v6, always liked the v6 they look stunning, don't think I've ever seen one in the flesh though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj2112 Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 (edited) awesome cars both your lupo gti and the v6, my dad has a mars red ph 2 v6 Edited April 15, 2012 by sj2112 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam bignell Posted April 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Thank youJust as rare the Mars red, although not many straight ones left. Red Clio V6's are like black cats . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj2112 Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Thank youJust as rare the Mars red, although not many straight ones left. Red Clio V6's are like black cats . . . haha they are indeed my dad said he saw a liquid yellow v6 on the motorway the other day a rare sight indeed, my dads hasnt had a crash so rare indeed but he used it as his daily for few years so mileage is high but hes keeping it and now has a diesal so will be used less....next in line to get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam bignell Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Get it written into his will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupete Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Hey is the lupo still for sale ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic78 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 It was sold on pistonheads a couple of weeks ago I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam bignell Posted February 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Hi, my name is Sam and I have a problem...... guessing admitting is the first stage to recovery. Something has been missing for a while, whilst my daily is perfect it’s not a Lupo GTi! Can’t believe I won’t leave these cars alone, looking for my 4th GTi and plan on viewing one next weekend..... nice rare colour (laser blue). update on other cars..... Have a Lotus Exige in yellow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Stuff the exige, where’s the Clio?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2ACP Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Pete said: Stuff the exige, where’s the Clio?? Stuff the exige and Clio where's the laser blue lupo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam bignell Posted February 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 On 2/16/2019 at 8:00 AM, Pete said: Stuff the exige, where’s the Clio?? It’s being represented in the form of a house now. Sold a while ago, formed a nice 1st house deposit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 What a bloody waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam bignell Posted February 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 7 hours ago, Pete said: What a bloody waste. Sorry I should have asked first...... whilst it was enjoyable, it wasn’t the best car I’ve owned. Wasn’t quick, constantly worried about leaving it places, worried about mileage and frankly always being asked if it’s real. I owned a 106 Rallye (S2 variant) on cams after the Lupo along side the V6, I drove that more and enjoyed it more than the Clio. Anyhow, I’m seeing the laser blue Lupo GTi Tuesday. I’ll post a separate thread as I think a valuation would be handy given it’s ‘current’ condition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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