tedwards92 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) This is my first car, only a 1.0 due to ridiculous insurance prices!This is it when i got it, back in September.Since then I have:- changed the rear lights to Lupo ones- fitted new vibe slick speakers- got a Connects2 cable hidden behind dash connected to my iPod- cupholders (ultimate necessity)- sprayed interior parts gloss black- stubby aerial- aero wiper bladesThings to come:- 60mm lowering springs- some 15's maybe- colour code rear and front valances Edited February 27, 2012 by tedwards92 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisbee Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Nice, welcome to the family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo-Joe Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Glad you got yourself one mate!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedwards92 Posted February 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Cheers man, good to see you got the blue 1.4 as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo-Joe Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Yeah man really happy with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattrv Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Looks nice and tidy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedwards92 Posted March 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Been a while since i've done anything, due to having to pay £250 for a new pedal box! At least i can actually change gear properly now.But today i gave it a good clean, and with the recent weather, thought i'd remove the rear wiper.I finally got round to ordering some springs last week, turned up today and booked in on Saturday to be fitted. Not much, but looking forward to something new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedwards92 Posted March 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 So got the springs on today, just a nice little drop for now, im not really bothered as the roads around where im from are ****!Just waiting for the front to settle properly, then hopefully picking up a new set of wheels next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedwards92 Posted April 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Picked up the new wheels today, 2 in the boot and 2 on the front seat!Had a spare couple hours so thought i'd stick them on to get the ideaHope fully get them cleaned and maybe sprayed at the weekend, and to bring the front down a bit, might get a coil or 2 cut from the springs to get it looking a bit better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mphgoose Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Nice rims! Polo gti wheels look great on lupos and arosas. If you want the front lower id recommend just saving up and getting some JOM coilovers (£200) a much better option than cutting springs if you ask me, that can get a tad risky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 i like how the rear sits, what size drop are the springs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedwards92 Posted April 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 its a 60mm drop all round but the front has never really come down as much as the rear.I'm not really bothered about coilovers as the rear is how i want it, and my friends got an mx5, got lowering springs, chopped a couple coils out and it just sits perfect and he's had it like that for about 6 months now, with no problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedwards92 Posted May 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Started my new job at Vindis last week, so been a bit busy with that, but was able to take a quick couple of photos at the weekend, just waiting for the first pay cheque so i can do some more stuff to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedwards92 Posted June 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 Been a while since anything has happened with the car, so last week saw a great deal for 60% off some coilovers, and snapped them up right away!I'll only give you a sneeky shot of them, but was very impressed with ordering them last Friday evening and receiving them today, bearing in mind they've come all the way from Germany! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedwards92 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Rather a big update for a change, been a while since ive done anything due to the numerous problems that keep occurring! So heres the list, firstly i had a bit of a hole in my exhaust, so got the guys to patch it up at work and everything was good, stupidly went to a festival where it decided to break off in half along with filling the underside with mud!Unfortunately didnt get a shot of the halved exhaust.Next problem on the list.......Buckled Wheels! I hit a pothole at around 50mph and BANG, burst the nearside front tyre and buckled the wheelSo ive had to put 2 of my old wheels back on the front, looking a little drift specWent to get the exhaust and CAT fitted yesterday to find the nearside rear wheel is buckled as well and the old wheel on the front has a nail in!So i thought, screw it and bought some brand new wheels from work and should be here tomorrow! Oh and heres what my old tyres looked like when i got them replaced! Oops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo-Joe Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Wow crazy, andim sure you could swa that tyre to the other side and get a few more miles from it!Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedwards92 Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 So after all the bad stuff thats happened recently, got my new wheels in and on, so this is how its sitting at the momentThings still to do:- Bring down the rear a little more- Space out the front- Get the tracking fixed- Bodywork repairsAnd then hopefully it will be how i want it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jared21 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Very snazzy, looks nice and clean mate Was going to buy this car before you got it, but you beat me to it aha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiiTCH-TDi Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Got some 15mm spacers for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedwards92 Posted September 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Looking to sell this soon if anyone is interested, nice and easy little run around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedwards92 Posted October 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Car is now for sale in the classifieds section if anyone is interested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedwards92 Posted February 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 So its a sad day tomorrow, the Arosa is going to a new home!But as they say, out with the old, in with the new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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