boaby82 Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 i have a loop gti, i have already fitted an exhaust and is booked in for `re-mapping`. was wondering if anyone could give me ideas wot to spend the last two grand of my savings on??? p.s. im trying to avoid nitrouscheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dare Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 What have you done to your loop?A top end set of fully adjustable coillies, a fat set of polished rims (probably Bbs, rial or summat) Extensive arch work (as it would be slammed) and some tints if there was any change. Thats what i would do, and as its tooooo easy to spend that amount of money on a car. Youve got plenty of options style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> But i would defo suggest coillies (If you havent got any) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 what car do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one litre wonder ;) Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 QUOTE(boaby82)i have a loop gti i'd say just stick with the engine work , some uprated cams , a new filter etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boaby82 Posted May 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 lupo gti 16 16. i took the head off already and got it polished but not properly flowed, then the belt tensioner went, ouch!! know wer i can get cams from;these cars are a b*stard to get performance bits for!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 :oops: sorry.£2000 is plenty of cash to make a diffrence.You could spend the £500+ fitting on cams.Port and polish upto £100£25-£100 for an inlet manifold.$130 + building time, and set up fees for a mega squirt ECU.£550 for jenvey tbs£500 for coilovers.Find someone to fit it :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one litre wonder ;) Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 QUOTE(Tigz)Find someone to fit it :wink:*coughs * ross *splutters * style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />+-->QUOTE(one litre wonder style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />)*coughs * ross *splutters * style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Nar a bit more work involved than popping down to Northampton :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one litre wonder ;) Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 QUOTE(Tigz) style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />+-->QUOTE(one litre wonder style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />)*coughs * ross *splutters * style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Nar a bit more work involved than popping down to Northampton :wink:yeah especially when buggering about with cams , if u screw it up u could end up knocking the timing off and getting piston slap on the valves , and end up having to change them as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 he said his cam tensioner already went.... what happened? any engine damage?I would do cams and port the head... or you could save up a bit more and get a turbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrat Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 or you could save up a bit more and get a turboyup, nothing like a good blow job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramirez Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 I think Id go down the handling/stopping route with £2000. KW v3s poly bushes Brembos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Lup Gti Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 sound's like these tensioner's don't like being messed with!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 How many miles are on your Loop Ross?On a Service program I use, as soon as you enter a Lupo it flashes up to check the Belt and tensioners at every service.Please excuse me if tht doesn't make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Lup Gti Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 lupo don't have recomended cambelt service interval's andi! my car had done 34000 miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGTI Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 id say £`600-700` on some quality coils, about the same on wheels and tyres, a brake upgrade and a BMCif it was me Id just blow 1k on the car and spend the rest on some other stuff, more to life than a lupo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbin Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 more to life than a lupo.true but still ....tut tut tut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGTI Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 ok feck it then, id spend the rest on a leather `re-trim`. in red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbin Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 thats the spirit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autobahn Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 how do you get hold of jenvey bodies?? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":confused:" border="0" alt="confused.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 http://www.jenvey.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 http://www.jenvey.co.uk/<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I wouldn't.I would call Bill and see what deal he could do me style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> http://www.badger5.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autobahn Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 woah!!! thats the most bodies i've seen this side of playboy!which is best for a lupo gti??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 which is best for a lupo gti???<{POST_SNAPBACK}>You want DCOE boddies, although I couldn't tell you what would be best for a 1.6I know a 1.4 needs a 40mm bore, Id imagen the 1.6 will be the same.This is the one you would be looking for.40, 42, 45 or 48mm Bore - kit of 2, 4cyl in line £401.85 From Bill you'd also need a Throttle pot, Fuel rail and trumpets.Injectors can be had 2nd hand, you should look for Bocsh 150 injectors.Loads of options here, I happen to know someone who is selling a set of G60 injectors, for £50 inc delivery.If not Ebay has loads for sale.You can either get your self a self build ECU for $130, Speak to Ross about that, I belive hes sorting them.Or you could buy a pre-built one for around $400 although I have seen one on Ebay a little cheaper.You'd also need an inlet manifold, drop me a pm after ordering with Bill, and I'll have a word with a chappy who may be able to get you one.Then theres finding someone to do it.Expect to pay more for this, than you would for the kit you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autobahn Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 sounds tricky + expensive!! What sort of bhp would i be looking at? have u had the work done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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