LR5V Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 Oh - that's really annoying about the valve I'm chuffed with your result - that's matching mine with Kam manifold, system & Dbilas inlet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLAYTONJONES Posted November 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, LR5V said: Oh - that's really annoying about the valve I'm chuffed with your result - that's matching mine with Kam manifold, system & Dbilas inlet. It was, but thats cars! Thats nice to know, do you know who mapped yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR5V Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 The PO mentioned something about remap in Sunderland Do you have smooth or hard rev limiter - mines hard at I think 7600 and it drives me nuts! Remind me - you did a full engine rebuild? mine had recently had the head rebuilt by the PO, not sure how good a job he did as the head gasket has just gone. He claimed to have done a slight port of the head, but I couldnt see any evidence. maybe new rings would gain a few ponies on mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLAYTONJONES Posted November 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 7 minutes ago, LR5V said: The PO mentioned something about remap in Sunderland Do you have smooth or hard rev limiter - mines hard at I think 7600 and it drives me nuts! Remind me - you did a full engine rebuild? mine had recently had the head rebuilt by the PO, not sure how good a job he did as the head gasket has just gone. He claimed to have done a slight port of the head, but I couldnt see any evidence. maybe new rings would gain a few ponies on mine Unfortunately it’s hard rev limited, it was annoying till i got used to it. No doubt you’ll feel the same once you drive yours some more. Yes i did, new rings and seals every where. New valves and all the other bits in the head. I reckon there is more to be had out of yours👍🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLAYTONJONES Posted November 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 7 minutes ago, LR5V said: The PO mentioned something about remap in Sunderland Do you have smooth or hard rev limiter - mines hard at I think 7600 and it drives me nuts! Remind me - you did a full engine rebuild? mine had recently had the head rebuilt by the PO, not sure how good a job he did as the head gasket has just gone. He claimed to have done a slight port of the head, but I couldnt see any evidence. maybe new rings would gain a few ponies on mine Unfortunately it’s hard rev limited, it was annoying till i got used to it. No doubt you’ll feel the same once you drive yours some more. Yes i did, new rings and seals every where. New valves and all the other bits in the head. I reckon there is more to be had out of yours👍🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLAYTONJONES Posted November 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 After driving it some more, it’s safe to say its a little rocket now. Had a side by side rolling race through Mexico with a mate in his Clio 182 which has a full exhaust and a map. 50mph 3rd gear pull, i’m ahead up until about 100 then his 2.0 gradually pulls back. Pleased with that though! Also tried on my mates Enkei RPF1’s, what do you think? I really like them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 Nope, not for me. Concentrate on getting a sequential shifter. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bems Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 Not for me neither. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR5V Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 I like those Enkis in bigger diameter, but in that size the thickness alloy outside the spokes makes them look small. More importantly how do they compare weight wise to the Superligerras? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLAYTONJONES Posted November 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, LR5V said: I like those Enkis in bigger diameter, but in that size the thickness alloy outside the spokes makes them look small. More importantly how do they compare weight wise to the Superligerras? Yeah this way my thought, other than that i’m keen. They are a bit heavier, i think they are around 0.4kg a wheel heavier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 I like the wheels but reckon they do look a bit small, especially with those tyres on, you planning on exploring the moon?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Now that's where i've seen that wheel look before.... been bugging me. Moon buggy. Cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLAYTONJONES Posted November 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 11 minutes ago, mk2 said: Now that's where i've seen that wheel look before.... been bugging me. Moon buggy. Cool. 😂😂😂 they are chunky ole track tyres! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel01 Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 Love this wee thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLAYTONJONES Posted December 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 Well today was the last trackday of the year for me and the Lupo, at Snetterton again. I cannot describe how good the car feels compared to the last time on track. The new rear beam and geometry really has transformed the way the car behaves, so much more balance and composure through the high speed corners! The extra power is massively noticeable also, much more low down torque out the tighter corners. But, the best part is the brakes. They really are incredible compared tonthe standard calipers. Overall it was a good day, other than one little moment I ended uo facing the wrong way. I was chasing an MR2 for 3-4 laps, we was both pushing hard then suddenly he has a lot of smoke coming out. Can only assume the engine blew up and dumped all his oil on the track, causing me to do a 360 almost instantly lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLAYTONJONES Posted December 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 Well today was the last trackday of the year for me and the Lupo, at Snetterton again. I cannot describe how good the car feels compared to the last time on track. The new rear beam and geometry really has transformed the way the car behaves, so much more balance and composure through the high speed corners! The extra power is massively noticeable also, much more low down torque out the tighter corners. But, the best part is the brakes. They really are incredible compared tonthe standard calipers. Overall it was a good day, other than one little moment I ended uo facing the wrong way. I was chasing an MR2 for 3-4 laps, we was both pushing hard then suddenly he has a lot of smoke coming out. Can only assume the engine blew up and dumped all his oil on the track, causing me to do a 360 almost instantly lol! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupo_ro Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 (edited) Hi, Clayton! I really love your build! I think your GTI is my favourite one atm. I like how you transformed the car since 2013. I have started with a 1.0 yellow Lupo, now having a yellow TDI with remap ( around 100hp). I follow you on insta and YT. I want to see more activity on YT with your angry little Lupo Cheers from ROmania! Have a good one! Edited December 11, 2018 by lupo_ro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLAYTONJONES Posted December 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 A couple of pictures from the trackday - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 Great pics! Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2ACP Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 On 7/25/2018 at 3:27 PM, CLAYTONJONES said: Well i’m back from a long weekend at the Nürburgring, if you have never been I highly advise you to go. The most incredible place i’ve ever been, a petrol heads dream! The Lupo performed faultlessly and not a single issue! Oh and the tyre writing didn’t last, a permanent solution is being worked on. I’ll leave a few pictures below?? Rich is that you in the car with Clayton? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 My beard is way longer than that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2ACP Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 15 minutes ago, Rich said: My beard is way longer than that Thought u we're going to say something like your much better looking 😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 You should always expect the unexpected... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2ACP Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 20 minutes ago, Rich said: You should always expect the unexpected... True,you’re not the first person to say that to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLAYTONJONES Posted January 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 (edited) Plenty of miles being put on the Lupo lately, all fun miles too! As it’s not my daily driver, every time it gets taken out it gets ‘driven’! Winter plans are to remove front subframe and everything else on the front end and powder coat the lot, the underneath will then be finished. The dash and doorcards will be getting flocked as i hate the texture on the standard dash and the doorcards are a horrible grey material. Gave it a thorough clean today, wheels off and arches all cleaned up, something i find really satisyfying to do. Edited January 3, 2019 by CLAYTONJONES 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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