BrianBass Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 (edited) Hey guys, just got my first car last weekend... a silver 1ltr lupo.I have some thoughts as to what i want to do with it so any feedback from you guys would be most appreciated - First thing i wanna do is get the back 3 windows tinted... not thinking of going too dark, but just so you can still slightly see through.- Then i wanna lower it... any help on some coil overs and springs would be great... dont wanna go ridiculous, maybe 40mm or 60mm- Get the roof wrapped gloss black.- Black out the badges- Get new alloys (some suggestions would be great)- Roof bars- New speakersany other suggestions from you guys would be most appreciated Heres some picture for you too look at...Hope you guys like Edited August 7, 2012 by BrianBass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Looks in good condition, what's the mileage? i'd remove the door bump strips = 100x better IMO. 5% tint is ok anything else is a bit overkill! you can get 60mm lowering springs but i wouldn't bother, there will come a time when you wish you could make it lower and cant, just get some cheap coilovers instead. i wouldn't black out the badges especially as its a light coloured car and the silver sets them off, but thats just me! Happy modding and welcome along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianBass Posted June 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 The mileage is 60,159, it was 59,990 when i bought it lol. had to drive it back from manchester to telford. Thanks for the tips dude. Are the bumper strips stuck? And what coil overs would you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccrindle Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 nice base to start with mate. As said lows are a must and i'd also go with removing bump strips. i'm running JOM coils which are good for budget ones costing around £200. Mainly comes down to what your willing to spend really lol and as slowpoke said don't black the badges, looks cheap, been there done that and have original ones on now haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianBass Posted June 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 ok sweet. nice car btw mccrindle, looks really tidy. love the seats too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccrindle Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashh Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 The bump strips are held on with gummy glue stuff, it's a pain to get off but well worth the effort! Nice motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianBass Posted June 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Ok cool!! Well when it stops raining ill have a go at removing them. how would i get the glue off?And cheers Ashh :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Heat the bumpstrips up with a heat gun if you have one it will soften the glue, and prize them off with something plastic like a body filler applicator so as not to damage the paint, then any glue left behind you can get off with tar and glue remover, or failing that white spirit does the job, then clean off with soapy water job done! just take your time with it, good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianBass Posted June 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Advice taken. will try as soon as the weather starts to get better. One of those times where i wish i had a garage. any other suggestions as to what i could to my loop would be appreciated as i am new to the whole VW/ LOop scene n want it to look good but as OEM+ as poosible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on it in a lupo Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 nice start mate looks cleanand lover the sticker on fuel cap, i have black badges and just got a silver one for the back but its a personal opinion, in my mind i like front black and silver back, but its up to you init and debumping is not to hard if your in ther right mood haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arosaJak Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Heat the bumpstrips up with a heat gun if you have one it will soften the glue, and prize them off with something plastic like a body filler applicator so as not to damage the paint, then any glue left behind you can get off with tar and glue remover, or failing that white spirit does the job, then clean off with soapy water job done! just take your time with it, good luck.I wouldn't use white spirit because i use this on my previous car and i took some of the paint off well it is paint thinner so its bound to happen i use tar remover and tcut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianBass Posted June 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 cheers ON IT IN A LUPO and AROSAJAK... ill keep thinking. just itching to get something else done to it now i finally have it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on it in a lupo Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 i was the same i had black badges black steelie and debumped day i got it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arosaJak Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 cheers ON IT IN A LUPO and AROSAJAK... ill keep thinking. just itching to get something else done to it now i finally have it Im the same mate just funds what hold me back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianBass Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Ye I'm savin for shock and springs at the minute. Gonna get the windows tinted after and the roof wrapped it black gloss. Got some nice weather today so started to take bumper strips off n added a new decal. Will upload pics later tonight when I get home :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianBass Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Hey guys, just a little update on the car. This is how i spent my bank holiday monday:- I removed the rear side bumper strips today. i could only do the rear ones coz i got a whop off blister on me finger so had to stop. I also added a new sticker. Heres some pics for you guys.BEFOREAFTERHope you all like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on it in a lupo Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Good job mate looking good and like the dub sticker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianBass Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Good job mate looking good and like the dub stickercheers dude. just gotta the the other ones now. i dont know if you can see it but on the first pic theres a little bit of rust just under the bumper strip... what should i do about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on it in a lupo Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 i cant see the rust in the pic so it cant be that bad but i have no clue what to do about rust, some one showed give you an answer on here tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianBass Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 i cant see the rust in the pic so it cant be that bad but i have no clue what to do about rust, some one showed give you an answer on here thoOk I'll make a thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Tidy loop you have there sir look forward to seeing how she progresses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianBass Posted June 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Tidy loop you have there sir look forward to seeing how she progresses Cheers Loop. got some good plans for her in the future. Going on hol soon so not gonna do anything till i come back.Love your car btw... looks sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Cheers fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arosaJak Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 good work mate i also use a hair dryer to get the glue off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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