GregGLupo Posted May 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Stunning car mate, always loved this colour for the gti! Have you noticed any rubbing under the roof bars? Was going to put my set on this weekend, but wasn't sure if I needed to tape the panel underneath when the bracket sits? Not really tbh! If there is any, ill just polish it up or paint it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark230 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Not really tbh! If there is any, ill just polish it up or paint it again Hahaha unfortunately we don't all have the luxury of re-painting every panel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My_Names_Buck Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Really a great looking motor this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregGLupo Posted June 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) Bought these MIM's for blasting about/winter wheels, refurbed in white, and fresh toyo's chucked on! Also threw on 3deg camber And then 11mm spacers! Edited June 12, 2014 by GregGLupo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dj Xaler Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Wonderfull lupo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowerclassLupo Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 So nice! Paints real good too, do you wet sand before you lacquer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregGLupo Posted March 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Wow, I ain't been on here in a while! Haha things kinda went downhill for this wee Lupo, winter came, bits got broken, a skyline was bought lol and well she's taken a back seat as my reliable car , for just now or this year at most! still a couple bits to buy/fix, bbs to get back on! Did pop a smooth bootlid on it, got it smoothed by a friend then painted it thinking of a couple plans for the next year tho , and hopefully get a bit of painting on the go, and make it to a few shows! So nice! Paints real good too, do you wet sand before you lacquer?Nah man, just a good sand down after laquer and polish up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregGLupo Posted March 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 And if anyone is selling two front wings, hit me up pleaseeeeeeee haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keelan Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 How did you mount the mk5 badge so flush to the boot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregGLupo Posted March 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 How did you mount the mk5 badge so flush to the boot?I never actually did it mAn, I bought with that boot on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keelan Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Dang.. is the guy you bought it off still active on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-GAINS Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 I love this lupo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregGLupo Posted March 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 I love this lupo! Thanks man hopefully have her looking much better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregGLupo Posted January 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 after finishing off paying off the Lupo, was looking to sell and get something newer but couldn't justify it with insurance dropping considerably sooo it's getting a 1.8T haha bought a cheap 180bhp cupra before Xmas for a couple hundred Buck with the plan of rebuilding the engine to a relatively standard spec with the exception of a ko4 setup I bought from a mate off his cupra and a bigger air filter/intercooler etc. Picked up the setup yesterday along with a heap of extra parts! Got the ko4 turbo/mani/inlet/charge pipe/maf/ clocks and a heap of other bits to big thanks to My friend  again ? Picking up an uprated water pump and new timing belt kit today to add to parts collection. Most of the work won't start tilAfter June/July and towards winter but won't hurt to start collecting  unsure if I'm going to tackle the conversion myself along with some knowledgable as **** mates/Clublupo or possibly give it to a local mechanic who has done a few 1.8t lupos and a 4wd 1.8t Lupo recently , I'll get to that later on in the year, engine rebuild will happen at home with a friend for definate but just unsure about conversion. Any knowledge or help is most appreciated  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregGLupo Posted August 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Thought I'd start updating this again! Lupos now off the road so started getting stuck into ripping this Leon apart.  Engine had a loud rattle at top end which ended up being can chain tensioner which costs a monumental £395.... **** that. Picked up a BAM engine locally so Gona go with that now! then got the engine out tonight. Will phone Tps tomorrow to enquire About a mk4 engine mount bracket , read previously there as cheap as chips , or cut out the old one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregGLupo Posted August 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 I also have a complete ko4 setup to go along with it as previously mentioned and a 3" turboback from an arosa 20v! Will be getting a dark side g60 flywheel and vr6 clutch kit hopefully next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregGLupo Posted August 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 new seats arrived too ahead of schedule for a hillclimb event next weekend! Last thrash with the 1.6 engine! Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregGLupo Posted September 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 So good progress lately... BAM engine has ancillaries swapped onto it and running for the final time in the cupra. Lupo if stripped down ready for engine out tomorrow. Then pop the BAM on the crane and into the bay to get wired up!  here's some photos! One last blast before the 1.6 comes out!!    Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregGLupo Posted September 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Â engine/gearbox/ exhaust system all for sale if folk want a good deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Loop Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 Good luck on the swap! How long do you think it'll take you to have it up and running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregGLupo Posted September 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 Hopefully be running within 2 weeks with the engine still on the crane in the bay! Getting it wired up first then do fabrication work after! I'm giving myself all winter as I'm not in any major rush! March is my latest deadline tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Loop Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 Interesting... I always thought wiring would be the last step! Be sure to keep us posted and get some videos up when you're done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregGLupo Posted September 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 My mechanics way of thinking as he's helping the bulk of the build. ( I'm better at painting cars haha) if we get it running at this stage when there's more room to work and more importantly , trace any wire related problems. Then we won't be backtracking and trying to source the cause of problems once it's all in.  fab work seems pretty straight forward so hopefully shouldn't have any issues. Welder friend is on hand to help me with the engine mount bracket, chassis notch, flanges etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Loop Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 It's a good thing you have a full team of mechanics to help you out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregGLupo Posted September 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Sorry typo! *mechanic haha yeh he's a knowledgable dude thankfully and isn't scared of wiring! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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