Tom_C Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 (edited) Hey fellow Lupo'ers, Tom here. I feel that its about time that I make my on topic for my Loop. So I've been on these forums since last summer browsing for ideas and general boredom killing.So I past my test last May than 2 days kater jetted of to America to work at a camp for my summer., During this time my old man decided to go out and purchase me my very own Lupo... ( Not quite a surprise, only car I wanted to start of with and told him to keep an eye out while away)Anyway got back late September so only really been driving it for a few months so nothing really major done to it yet, but have so many ideas as long as my budget holds out... Got it completely standard minus a 'boy racer' style gear knob.Its a nice little Lupo Sport 1.4 16v ( had a soft spot for the centre exhaust so wanted this one more than anything ) It cost me £800, And insurance costs £1200, being 21 and first car. Had just over 10k miles so had been driven a bit, had to replace cam belt and door hinge but that's all that's really had to be done....Although the horn and central locking are not working and drivers side window doesn't work;.This may get photo heavy pretty quick, quite a few saved pictures all ready to go.Hopefully if my picture uploading skills are on point your be able to see what I'm working with...Things I'd Like to do:Lower on CoiloversNew Wheels ( unsure on which ones)GTI exhaustBrand new head unit - Going Double DinNew speakers - preferably component ( unsure on make )New seats - Something better than 'Tom the mouse' seatsWind DeflectorsDe-Badge rearColour front and rear badgesBoot BuildVW Mudflaps Going to get new ones, as want OEM onesRed Stitched GaiterLED Number Plate LightsAuto Glym Vallet bag + productsLupo GTI HT leads) So this is me for now... will keep you posted on little things I have done so far, questions always welcome and be happy to share any ideas Adiós, Tom....P.s I'm based in Herne Bay Kent, so I obviously be looking at going to some meets, never gone as a driver always a passenger. Edited February 8, 2013 by Tom_C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al3xTee Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 (edited) Looking clean! Do your seats have patterns on, or are they just red? How dark is the grey, i.e. is it charcoal? If so, I may just have them off you! Edited January 26, 2013 by Arosa.Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_C Posted January 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Hey Alex, cheers first off.... well atm I'm keeping hold of interior as don't have budget to replace it, not sure what i'm wanting maybe look at trying to get hold of some GTI interior be sweet.. Getting new head unit and exhaust first so interior has to wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan S Jones Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Looks like a bit of a bargain for £800! interior plans sound pretty sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_C Posted January 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Yea it was, apart from it doing a few odd miles its pretty good. Minus this wierd stuff all over the wheels. haven't got a clue what that stuff is, but defiantly not dirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_C Posted January 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Well big update happened today, took a trip out to halfords and came back with this....fits so wonderfully, snug as a gloveColour of lights match all dash lights too, it was fate to have this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_C Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 So going to just keep coming with all the litle mods and what not Ive done to it since owning it, keep thread alive and with lots of pictures..First thing I really did was to add a vw sticker on my key fob (was really annoying not having one)Next was defiantly some sticker bombing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_C Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 STICKER BOMBING TIMESo I thought that I should have atleast one little bit of sticker bomb on the car, so heres the area that got the makeover!Here's the lovely sheet I chose Main sheet for mirrorStruggled a little trying to get it flat, so had to trim some offFound the perfect replaceable sticker section. 'Gas or Ass, no free rides' classicStickering complete, covered all the edges too which was a resultLittle help from the old man to warm up window and place it inAnd BOOOM here's what it came out like, impressed with it alot!!P.S... Just a note, about a week and a bit later after struck it up, it kinda fell of a little bit, so atm sitting on my desk until I get round to re-applying it.. That's it for now, cheerscomments and the like welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiiTCH-TDi Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 The mirror just twists off haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_C Posted January 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Oh no when i mean it fell of, i mean it fell off... the whole thing is off mirror and mirror arm, I just have the black spot on the window where the mirror should be...I twisted it off to get it off in first place, but couldnt push it back on with out being scared id break the glass so the arm came off and re stuck it with adhesive sticker thingy and well didnt work very well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_vr6 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Nice mate, what kinda coilovers you wanting to get?You said the car had just over 10k miles, do you not mean 100k? If it is 10k then £800 is an absolute steal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 This is really smart mate. Excellent job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_C Posted January 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Nice mate, what kinda coilovers you wanting to get?You said the car had just over 10k miles, do you not mean 100k? If it is 10k then £800 is an absolute steal!Not too sure atm, but most proberlly some that are cheap, don't want to spend shed loads on a set so any ideas are welcomed on good cheap sets..and yea I may have missed a 0 ha defiantly 100 Cheers Skezza, bit of a state at the mo, decided to go down some very muddy country lanes and let the snow and rain wash it over this winter period... feel tomorrow will be cleaning day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_vr6 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 If you're wanting cheap-ish AP is your best bet (many folk on my local vw forum rave about them). They're not cheapest but extremely good quality etc for the price.http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/ap-coilover-suspension-kitbr-lupo-10-14-14tdi-17sdi-1098-p-5089.htmlShould be able to pick up second hand ones far cheaper though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_C Posted January 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 jeez Louise there a bit too much for my budget, will deffo look at second hand ones, search eBay and see if any come up for sale here... what are springs like or is it a case of just save up and get coil overs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_C Posted January 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Some snow pics, poor quality but only had iPhone to hand, went out with mate and his mini,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_vr6 Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 I'm no expert on springs but I know they're a fair bit cheaper but I think you can't drop your ride height very much, hopefully someone will verify if i'm right?Thing with AP coilovers though is you get really good quality, long lasting, reliable coilovers for a really good price. Second hand is always good though, that's how I roll.FK Silverlines may be a good option too btw, they're cheaper than APs. I almost bought a brand new set for my vr6 (FK were doing a massive sale at the time). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_vr6 Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) Wait sorry no FK Silverlines are NOT cheaper than AP's, most FK coils are, but not silverlines. Tbh i'm no coilover expert, just no few bits about coilovers that have been recommended, personally I always go for quality and reliabilty at a good price ie AP. Top of the range coils like Koni & KW are almost £1000 a set brand new! Edited January 31, 2013 by sam_vr6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_C Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Yea well seen some coil overs on eBay like brand new for around £190, but most are blue and got red car wanna colour match and all ha, safe to say not in too much of a hurry to purchase any.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_vr6 Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 I'd advise starting a topic on here titled "Lupo Coilover Advice" or sumin similar, folk on here will be able to recommend you a good cheap coilover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete91 Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 The definitive coilover thread is what you're after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=48860Shazam. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete91 Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 That's the fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_vr6 Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Wow that's some epic thread, very impressive. Bookmarked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_C Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=48860Shazam.Bosh. that defiantly clears a lot up will give that a little read cheers...... Feel honored to have The 'Koop' comment on my topic haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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