maru01 Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Hi all, new member (ish) first post, so bare with me. Here is my 2003 lupo gti. I took the train from the Scottish highlands to pick it up in early March. By the time I drove it home I realised it was in need of some tlc. I should have taken photos then to compare the before and after pics but here are some from today at Loch Ness after most of the work has been completed.Done so far.Windows tintedNew wheels and tyresKeys cut & codedLED brakelightBodywork fixed, arches, drivers door sill, front spoiler, boot dents repairedStubby ArielNew camshaftWarning lights fixed, slipring and brakeswitchMainbeam replacedBrakelights fixedAP CoiloversPrivate plateLeather gear gaitorMini ELM scannerELM WIFI scannerTablet headunit (still to arrive)Dashcommand appTailored car mats (still to arrive)GTI door sillsPug GTI 6 rear badgesElectric window switchDoor cardsCarbon fibre mudflapsInterior light and surroundToe eye coverWolfsburg edition custom metal boot badgeWolfsburg edition number plate surroundGTI dustcapsWolfsburg edition tax disc holderFull service Next up is a brake upgrade and reupholstering my spare set of door cards (fabric ideas welcome) the car also had a simota induction kit installed which I might upgrade to a cda. I have still yet to see a gti anywhere in the highlands so this might well be one of the only ones up here.. Oh and can someone please tell me where to get a check strap as my doors are creaking! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalum-arosa Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Thats a lovely example mate very clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidelliott294 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Like !!! Looks clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Oodles of subtle mods, I like. Welcome btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maru01 Posted May 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Thanks very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Welcome from Perth.Just not sure on the French badge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maru01 Posted June 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 (edited) Yeh the frenchies are off the back now and replaced with this authentic effort.Also got the new head unit installed with dashcommand running through the stereos own dedicated ipod touch which I installed onto the under shelfs ledge with heavy duty velcro so it can be removed for updating etc. Was a bit fiddly running the cable through without removing any dash parts but with a few cuts and scratches it all went well and looks good with no cables on show. The antenna for the gps went in behind the stereo and fixed under the dash and have had great coverage so far. The head unit also has full bluetooth control of my iphone so no need to connect via the cable which is great to have two devices connected at once. Edited June 2, 2013 by maru01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLAYTONJONES Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Thats the Pioneer AppRadio im guessing? Looks very smart mate.Whats the app called that your using there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maru01 Posted June 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Thats the Pioneer AppRadio im guessing? Looks very smart mate.Whats the app called that your using there?Yeh the pioneer mate. The app is dashcommand, a great app with lots of info. On itunes and android I believe. Use a wifi obd2 connector to sync with car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLAYTONJONES Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Yeh the pioneer mate. The app is dashcommand, a great app with lots of info. On itunes and android I believe. Use a wifi obd2 connector to sync with car. Have you got a link for the obd2 connector you got? As im getting this headunit soon:)Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maru01 Posted June 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Have you got a link for the obd2 connector you got? As im getting this headunit soon:)Thankshttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WiFi-WLAN-OBD2-Code-Scanner-for-iPhone-iPad-iPod-iTouch-diagnostic-scan-tool-UK-/221204081791?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item3380ca6c7fIf you have an iphone or ipod touch make sure its 4th gen as the older ones don't work with the apps on the pioneer head unit. Also make sure you buy the wifi obd2 and not the bluetooth if you have an iphone as the bluetooth wont sync with it. Only buy the bluetooth one if you have another type of android phone or are happy with jailbraking your ipod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hakster Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 I might get one of those obd2's, I've got the same headunit. Is it worth it, is the data interesting? I did fork out for the satnav and it's awsome.Tidy looking example you have there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maru01 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 (edited) I might get one of those obd2's, I've got the same headunit. Is it worth it, is the data interesting? I did fork out for the satnav and it's awsome.Tidy looking example you have there.Aye it's good but you have another £30 for the app too. No where near as good as vagcom but the data is pretty cool and it gives you fuel consumption etc. Every car gives different info from the ecu and the lupo gives a fair bit, you can change the dash boards to suit what data you want displayed. There is a race track option on it for times and stuff but I haven't looked into that yet, you can clear warning lights and view diagnostics. There is a skid pad and inclinometer but I have had not really looked into them either. All in all I would say it is worth it but others may not, I suppose it depends on what you would actually use it for and if that would justify the £50 on the app and obd2. Saying that if I had a warning light come on the dash I would plug it into vagcom before running diagnostics on dascommand as vagcom is obviously more advanced..http://www.palmerperformance.com/products/dashcommand/index.php Edited June 12, 2013 by maru01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hakster Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 Great, thanks for that mate, really helpful. I think I will go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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