sixteenvalve1400 Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Hello!Been today all the way to Nottingham from St Helens to look at a Lupo, and, well, I bought it! I'm fairly mechanically handy but no idea what to look at with my lupo. Plan to spend some time looking through this forum and learning what I can about my new prized possession. Here she is:Liam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al3xTee Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Welcome Liam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupo_gg Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Welcome Liam looks like a nice example nice wheels too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VW-LUPO-S Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 your car looks awesome , what are your plans for it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixteenvalve1400 Posted May 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Thanks guysPlans are just to run it and keep it tidy for now, sort out any little problems then possibly a wrap, who knows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Looks a good un, welcome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixteenvalve1400 Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 I have been having a poke around the Lupo and now know it needs pads, discs, drums and shoes! Not too bog a job but what I did notice when I took the rear wheels off is that the hole in the centre of the wheel is much bigger than the hub it should sit on, so all the weight is taken on the wheel bolts, does anybody know if there should be a spacer inside the wheel to make it fit the hub better? I am also changing all fluids this weekend and checking cambelt condition too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al3xTee Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I have some rear shoes you could have.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTIChris Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 You need some spigots rings for your wheels pal, this type of thing......http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/x4-SPIGOT-RINGS-FOR-FOX-60-1-57-1MM-VW-POLO-/130674136801?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre_Trims_Trims_ET&hash=item1e6cc916e1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Yes, quite urgently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coley220 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Hi I'm totally new to this sceneFirst car bought yesterday, a Vw Lupo, with recaro buckets, lowered on kw coil overs and ronals turbo r10'sAny news on stuff I should look out for?Thanks Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 The fact it's on KWs suggests it's been well looked after, they're not cheap. Standard things to watch out for are pedal boxes, gearboxes & leccy windows. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coley220 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 cheers for the reply man,yeah when i saw it had these. i done my research and they defiantly weren't cheap!car was in overall good conditionone small scuff on rear arch but there's a new project for me to remove! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixteenvalve1400 Posted May 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 You need some spigots rings for your wheels pal, this type of thing......http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/x4-SPIGOT-RINGS-FOR-FOX-60-1-57-1MM-VW-POLO-/130674136801?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre_Trims_Trims_ET&hash=item1e6cc916e1Thanks GTIChris, I will get measured up tomorrow when I am fitting the brakes and get some ordered.I have some rear shoes you could have.. Thanks Arosa.Al, I have replied to your PM, kind offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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