Sjs Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Here's a few quick pics of my lupo gti that I bought today. It's got pretty good miles at 77k and the wheels were refurbed in anthracite by the previous owner about 6 months ago. It's sitting on eibach coils and has CDA induction and a powerflow exhaust. The splitter is from a cupra R and there's a momo wheel inside, looks like a 28, got a decent Sony head unit but the speakers need upgrading so any suggestions would be welcome on that front I've got a private plate to transfer on to it and it could be doing with a stubby mirror for the drivers side. The window regulator is gone so that's first on the list to get done but it's pretty much a blank canvas! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Welcome and enjoy! Nice colour theme you got going there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidelliott294 Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 (edited) Any chance you could take a video of it? I wanna know what the powerflow is like on a GTi? I want one, my mate has one on his Sport so I wanna see if the sound differs?Indeed, nice colour scheme Edited June 10, 2013 by davidelliott294 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Looks like you got a good un. I didn't know Eibach did coilovers for the Lupo, they can't have been cheap. How does it ride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjs Posted June 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Any chance you could take a video of it? I wanna know what the powerflow is like on a GTi? I want one, my mate has one on his Sport so I wanna see if the sound differs?Indeed, nice colour scheme Yeah I will try get a video of it soon for you mate it sounds pretty nice to be honest, not really loud but you deffo know something is going out there.Looks like you got a good un. I didn't know Eibach did coilovers for the Lupo, they can't have been cheap. How does it ride?I hope so, needs a good blast as there's a bit of gunge under the oil cap which might indicate lots of short journeys, no nasty symptoms so hopefully that's all it is! Could do with some areas resprayed but that's just me being really fussy with it.I'm not really up on what makes do what for the lupo but the ride is really good, it's not bumpy or stiff or anything and it still handles really well so they won't be getting changed.One thing I really would like to get done though is a G60 brake upgrade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossB Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Looks a really nice example that, love the anthracite Bathursts , just needs the towing eye covers on the front bumper.I'm also interested to hear the exhaust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidelliott294 Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 (edited) Looking back at this it looks almost identical to mines on bathursts . May not look it but my windows are also tinted! Edited June 10, 2013 by davidelliott294 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjs Posted June 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 That's uncanny! I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidelliott294 Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Haha! For speakers look into Focal KR2s, they are beasts - come at a price though. If you don't want to pay that then I'd recommend Alpine . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjs Posted June 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I've got a Sony head unit so not sure it that makes a difference to what would work well? I may invest in a sub and amp in a few months time but it's not a priority.Small update though:I've sourced a window regulator through here so that should be arriving soon.Got a set of tyres for the rears as they were an advisory on the mot so they will be going on shortly.I've just bought a stubby mirror from German eBay...might just get the bases painted gloss black whilst I'm at it!Car will be getting a good detail inside and out on Monday as I have a day off so going to double team it with a mate.There's also a small chip on the windscreen so auto glass have been arranged to come out and sort that whilst I'm off too.Just small things but it all makes a difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Looking back at this it looks almost identical to mines on bathursts . May not look it but my windows are also tinted! Lupo GTI on the shores of Loch Earn, Scotland by Ray Crabb, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Hello. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Upon having a look through your non locked photobucket I have now realised who you are.A. I'd tap that (just thought I'd get that out there)B. Nice previous Lupo, figured I recognised the OY02 part of the reg as the one Thissy was selling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidelliott294 Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Rapey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 My car is rapey.People keep looking at it in disgust.Three people told me today the grill was hanging off, surely enough it was only the wires for the spots holding it in place. (I used zip ties to fix it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjs Posted June 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 Upon having a look through your non locked photobucket I have now realised who you are.A. I'd tap that (just thought I'd get that out there)B. Nice previous Lupo, figured I recognised the OY02 part of the reg as the one Thissy was selling. Hello! A few people have said that but I didn't actually buy it from him lol Mike has bought the previous lupo from me (which was previously Mitchs and requires some work) and I got this from a guy in aberdeen. Mikes brother Paul bought my friend Colin's raven blue lupo with red interior a while back too so a few ties going on there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 Jesus, you need to book a slot on the Jeremy Kyle Show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 One is aware of the whole incestuous circle which has gone on here.GTIs are fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjs Posted June 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 It actually gets worse cos I live next door to Colin's dad and I bought the silver loop from a guy who lives 5 mins from Colin.....it's a small world obviously It's great to be back in a gti, got a lot of learning to do about the lupo though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 You're Scottish, it is my understanding that family trees are simply a load of names drawn on some paper and then a few rounds with a spirograph? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjs Posted June 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 You're Scottish, it is my understanding that family trees are simply a load of names drawn on some paper and then a few rounds with a spirograph?Sounds about right to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 So, do you like iron bru, highland toffee and nice walks along the beach ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 ...and I have a friend who lives 4 min's from your door (according to Google Maps). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTIChris Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 Don't forget shortbread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjs Posted June 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 ...and I have a friend who lives 4 min's from your door (according to Google Maps).Username of mushy by any chance?And irn bru is awesome people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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