grichardson Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 This thread follows a legendary build completed by a well-known VAG guru.Original thread which I sourced: http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=62722&st=02 years down the line, this '1.0 litre' Mk1 Arosa has fell upon my possession. It is a well known car in the local area, and many people have had the privilege of driving it.Spec:1.4 6N AFHK&N cone air filterA3 bushes (I believe..)Front coilies / chopped rears - unknown shocksBBS 15"Corbeau bucket seatsCustom rear strutG40 steering wheel16v brakesShortened bike canThere's probably more...My intentions are to bring this car back to its former glory.. As it stands, it's a bloody eye-sore. I shall post some pics when the opportunity arises so that you guys can see the transformation since the above thread, as I'm sure you'll be interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiiTCH-TDi Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 After that old thread I love that car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grichardson Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Unfortunately it's not as loveable to everyone nowadays :/ I'm not that happy with it due to the owners since Ollie.. The poor thing has been ragged since the day he sold it. BUT, I am gonna try tidy up the appearance a bit before anything else.Unfortunately I can't spend any money on it until the end of May Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grichardson Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 (edited) http://m1151.photobucket.com/albumview/albums/grichardson92/FR0013.jpg.html?pbauth=1_uLEBonVPfaLdh1h3YMYz2cBBmrZ2wYlACXI8csKecLxcxdOwZY4eWUNfElaccYDPd78P7aO9L9CVpM0d71PSl12WRxat7xHAbJb8A0q9NWwDETNNiI3XWyo85HtfyMOrmykOsuQxBDw2CQWFteX6l2AE90JJ9HMaOotcis%2FXUuw%3D Edited May 2, 2012 by grichardson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiiTCH-TDi Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 I bet it's quick though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grichardson Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 I got used to it pretty quickly.. I asked Olly what he'd suggest doing to make it a bit faster. Recommended I invest in bike carbs and a 4-1 mani.Since then, I've obviously drove it daily, and can't decide whether the engine will last with more power. It feels slightly slower lately, and not as responsive.I'm thinking another service, including the fuel filter this time, needs to be done! Other than that, I want some nicer wheels, new rubber and give it it's 5th colour haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grichardson Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 http://s1151.photobucket.com/albums/o627/grichardson92/?action=view¤t=FR0013.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 (edited) take out ?action=view¤t= from link & type [ img ] [ /img ] tags round the link (without the spaces) or click image button & paste Edited May 2, 2012 by Koop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grichardson Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Haha cheers, bit too fiddly on my phone! Not to brilliant with forums I must admit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Koop Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grichardson Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 From what I know, the changes since the original thread consist of:Different bucket seats/harnesses Completely stripped barring dashRear strutCustom heat shieldDifferent doorsManuel windowsNot on poppersNormal front bumperNo longer side-exit(car was painted white after the primer, then previous owner re-sprayed it satin black) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElZ 16v Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 very cool.. i plan on polo gti lump for my arosa when this engine gets more worse for wear.. look forward to updates mk1 arosas are sick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dj Xaler Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grichardson Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Cheers guys, what power are the GTI's?? I know the 1.4 16v's are roughly 100bhp, and the 8v's are only 75bhp or something like that lolI can't wait to get the car in one colour, green doors, black body and red interior gets it the wrong looks from people at lights and in traffic.. Its when they see the buckets and laugh when I smirk and show them why a small, light car with 2 seats and a dash is nothing to be ashamed of!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElZ 16v Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 a polo gti is 123bhp or something like that which should be quite fun with a stripped arosa and 123bhp when it happens aha!they are fairly bippy the normal 1.4 8v im running is 60bhp but its not slow compared to other mates cars my mate had a 1.25 fezzy which are supposedly 76bhp or something and his had panel filter and exhaust system an my arosa still pulled away aha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grichardson Posted May 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Aah when I had my 1.25 mk4 and my mate had his arosa I used to pull on him.. And now I have his thugly green doors on this lolI've just been checking out that blue arosa with the lupo front end.. Its definitely swayed my thoughts about doing it!! Its just one of them things that again, depends if the engine holds out for a couple more months before I decide to grow attached and spend money without a budget.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Cheers guys, what power are the GTI's?? I know the 1.4 16v's are roughly 100bhp, and the 8v's are only 75bhp or something like that lolThere's a 75bhp 1.4 16v & a 100bhp 1.4 16v as found in the sport. GTIs are roughly 125, think Elz is right in saying it's actually 123. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElZ 16v Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 There's a 75bhp 1.4 16v & a 100bhp 1.4 16v as found in the sport. GTIs are roughly 125, think Elz is right in saying it's actually 123.i am right most of the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grichardson Posted May 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Haha cool, its the 6n2 1.4's that are slow from what I know.. Still beautiful cars though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grichardson Posted May 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 Small update, put lower door cards in, and the cup holders smoothing the spare front bumper atm, its sh*t to say the least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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