mattarosa Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Pfft winter mode! you wouldn't stand a chance against my drive lol in the summer let alone the winter at that height! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3LLIOTT Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 It's been a busy week, but unfortunately not with the Lupo. Since my last post and as of today, I am the owner of a Japanese import 1993 Mazda mx5 V-Spec. Although my age means I can't really afford to run 2 cars, the Lupo will be staying and put into storage for a while and run now and then to keep everything ticking over. Although it's on hold for now, there's no doubt it will be back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3LLIOTT Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Here's a few quick snaps of the MX5... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Nice! remove that GB sticker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl_Mac_ Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Nice! Still got the lupo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3LLIOTT Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Nice!Still got the lupo?Cheers mate! Yeah still got the Lupo too, but I *might take it off the road for a bit.*Can't warrant having two cars but will probably keep both on the road anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl_Mac_ Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Cheers mate! Yeah still got the Lupo too, but I *might take it off the road for a bit.*Can't warrant having two cars but will probably keep both on the road anyway You can sell me the Centras then My mate with orange ST has sold his ST and got a silver mx5 while he shops for a Supra. He reckons he wont be able to sell the mazda now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3LLIOTT Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 You can sell me the Centras then My mate with orange ST has sold his ST and got a silver mx5 while he shops for a Supra. He reckons he wont be able to sell the mazda now!Haha if only I could...... The Centras fit on the MX5 and the Lupo's staying anyway That sounds like me with the Lupo! When I bought the Mazda and looked at the two, I suddenly felt a sense of regret thinking that the Lupo would be going, but I just can't get rid of such an awesome little car! Plus I still have plans for it, but Mazda is taking priority for now.I think you should sell the Subaru and get a Mazda, it makes sense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3LLIOTT Posted November 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Even with the recent purchase of the mx5 and all the parts I've got lined up for it, the Lupo hasn't taken a back seat! Finally managed to sort out something I've been meaning to for a while - Swapping the light grey/blue seats which stain so easily, for a set of black seats. Look 10x better in my opinion. Was going to fit a set of Recaro's out of a mk4 Golf, but couldn't find a set local(ish) in decent condition. I'll let the pics do the talking...^Need to ditch that awful s*** radio soon! Also took advantage of the decent weather over the weekend and treated her to a full Winter clean!Also managed to get hold of a machine polisher, so will be trying that out when time/the weather allows and finally getting rid of the bump strips (like I always say)! Quick picture of the mx5 as it stands, although it does need a wash! Won't be like this for long though, as I've got plenty of parts in store/on order for next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3LLIOTT Posted December 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 (edited) Bit spontaneous, but after a brief conversation and a ~2 hour round trip, these babies were mine! Will try and get them fitted in the next couple of days! Edited December 24, 2014 by T3LLIOTT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3LLIOTT Posted December 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 Fitted the passenger seat today. Very OTT! Will be swapping between the buckets and black seats as I please, as it's an easy job to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vwlup0 Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 They're... Bright Personally think they look good. Nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3LLIOTT Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 So I managed to get the right bolts together and fit the buckets in the Lupo at the weekend. Really didn't get along with them, so sold them yesterday This is how they looked... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3LLIOTT Posted February 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) Managed to get a few things done over the weekend. Took the seats out and gave her a big clean inside and changed my grey interior for black. Also painted the handles, interior seat trim and window switches gloss black. Looks loads better in my opinion! Here's a few pictures...Just need to get my Centra's refurbed and back on for the warmer weather! Also for anyone interested, I'm just waiting for my new wheels to arrive for the Mazda. Already got some coilovers waiting to go on, but though I'd do it all in one. Will get pictures for anyone interested! Edited February 8, 2015 by T3LLIOTT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 At last you have a black interior! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyParanoid Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Can I just ask how you fitted the harnesses? Thinking about getting some for mine but not sure on fitting them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3LLIOTT Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 At last you have a black interior!Haha I know! About time wasn't it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3LLIOTT Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) Can I just ask how you fitted the harnesses? Thinking about getting some for mine but not sure on fitting them!The sides of the harnesses were attached to the seat base and the backs were bolted into the thread underneath the rear seats. The screw pattern is the same as the rear bolt that holds the seatbelts in place and also MK2 Golfs. Think it's M14 off the top of my head. But and this is a big but... If you're fitting buckets with harnesses, be warned you will be strapped in and won't be able to move. I.e can't reach the heater, can't look forward at junctions etc etc. great for the tracks and B roads but a pain in the **** on the road!! That's why I sold them after 3days of having them in! Edited February 9, 2015 by T3LLIOTT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 im after a black gear knob and handbrake from a lupo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3LLIOTT Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 im after a black gear knob and handbrake from a lupo...Sand down and spray paint your handbrake. I did my door handles and plastic seat trim parts and they cam out nicely.I have a black gearknob, but if I ever sell the Lupo it will be going back on as I'll not be selling the BFI one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyParanoid Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 The sides of the harnesses were attached to the seat base and the backs were bolted into the thread underneath the rear seats. The screw pattern is the same as the rear bolt that holds the seatbelts in place and also MK2 Golfs. Think it's M14 off the top of my head. But and this is a big but... If you're fitting buckets with harnesses, be warned you will be strapped in and won't be able to move. I.e can't reach the heater, can't look forward at junctions etc etc. great for the tracks and B roads but a pain in the **** on the road!! That's why I sold them after 3days of having them in! Ah fair enough! Might be a plan if I ever retire the Lupo as a playtoy rather than a daily then! Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 I have a grey interior hence wanting the originals aswell lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3LLIOTT Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Ah fair enough! Might be a plan if I ever retire the Lupo as a playtoy rather than a daily then! Cheers!Or get bucket seats with normal seatbelts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyParanoid Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Or get bucket seats with normal seatbelts! ah I have that, well ish, at the moment! reclining buckets that were a cheapo ebay rubbish thing but they look a bit like mk5 r32 recaro buckets, good enough for a start, but thinking of maybe selling up this year or next, depending on funds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3LLIOTT Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Picked this up last night, think it will look great in the Lupo once fitted!The Winter weather's pretty much over, so the Centra's will be going back on in the next couple of weeks. It will be good to see everything that should be on the car, on the car at last! Mazda goodies will be fitted in the next couple of weeks too! Just waiting for the wheels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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