GeoScars Posted February 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 From your picture I bet your hair got in the way whilst crying from some emo song. There's Always one. Also No I wasn't listening to some "emo song" music is music just because I have long hair doesn't class me as emo. I will Deffo Learn from my mistakes as they say you live and learn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoScars Posted February 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Normal Tyre's That came with the car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Normal Tyre's That came with the car... Budgets. Mixed etc etc. Don't get all Emo on me :-p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoScars Posted February 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Budgets. Mixed etc etc.Don't get all Emo on me :-pBudgets l think like normally ones i replace one when i bought the car also I will *Flicks hair* ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt123roll Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) Budgets l think like normally ones i replace one when i bought the car also I will *Flicks hair* ;DIf you're on standard steelies and budget tyres it's no wonder it didn't stop. Wider wheels and quality tyres will help with grip.In the mean time, enjoy this and mourn the death of your Lupo. Edited February 10, 2014 by matt123roll 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoScars Posted February 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 I was saving up for new wheels and tryes! which pee'd me off when i crashed, Hence now Why Im understanding my mistakes learning and enjoying the time i have to be able to drive or have a car etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 I have softlines which are no different to steels, but I have quality tyres on the front and budgets on the back. Really, that's where it matters. On the front I have two Goodyear Eagle Touring and on the back I have some budget crappers that came with the alloys. They're holding up okay for the moment.I have a feeling this was more about speed than anything else, driving a bit too quick and all that. Just learn a valuable lesson. No idea if it's your first crash but if it is then be thankful nobody was hurt, buy a new Lupo and move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 I have softlines which are no different to steels, but I have quality tyres on the front and budgets on the back. Really, that's where it matters. On the front I have two Goodyear Eagle Touring and on the back I have some budget crappers that came with the alloys. They're holding up okay for the moment.I have a feeling this was more about speed than anything else, driving a bit too quick and all that. Just learn a valuable lesson. No idea if it's your first crash but if it is then be thankful nobody was hurt, buy a new Lupo and move on.I completely disagree old skezza. Ok let's say your fronts are pap ie rubbish. Going round a wet roundabout. You understeer but slow down and your safe. Ok now your rears are pap. You go round the same roundabout and whoop the back end is out. You can't power out of it since its not rwd. I learned this on my first arosa. Oversteer is worse than understeer on fwd cars as there is no stopping it once it starts to go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoScars Posted February 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 My 1st crash where I was the driver which is why I am Annoyed cause its due to how I was driving and the conditions, I'll get someone to asses IT see if its worth fixing or just buy another Lupo hopefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 My 1st crash where I was the driver which is why I am Annoyed cause its due to how I was driving and the conditions, I'll get someone to asses IT see if its worth fixing or just buy another Lupo hopefullyI promise you pal. It's not worth repairing. Buy another. If you're lucky, you'll get one the same colour, you can salvage a **** load of parts off the one you've bent, and then you can sell the rest and I promise you, if you price them properly, you'll easily cover your costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoScars Posted February 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Thing Is i dont have the money to buy a new car, which is why Its frustrating not being able to get back on the road again asap. I have taken a few pictures of the damage ill show you them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 If it makes you feel better that kid with the crappy camber will be joining you soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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matt123roll Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 I spy a few heavily bent parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 I spy a few heavily bent partsYupI agree with Dblock re the tyre setup - best tyres on the rear of the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoScars Posted February 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 is it easily fixable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo675 Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) I completely disagree old skezza. Ok let's say your fronts are pap ie rubbish. Going round a wet roundabout. You understeer but slow down and your safe. Ok now your rears are pap. You go round the same roundabout and whoop the back end is out. You can't power out of it since its not rwd. I learned this on my first arosa. Oversteer is worse than understeer on fwd cars as there is no stopping it once it starts to go.I couldn't agree more. I learnt the hard way though:Rainsports on front...god knows what on the back combined with a bit of water...Had a few warnings slides before this too. Oh well, as said, you live and learn. Edited February 10, 2014 by Lupo675 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoFox Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Ouch Nice Lupo though - same colour as mine.About 6 years ago I crashed my KA and this was the damageI got my car back on the road again but at a massive cost...looking back no idea why I paid £1400 to have it repaired, but I loved the car and didn't wanna get rid. Wouldn't be as daft now though!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) I couldn't agree more. I learnt the hard way though:Rainsports on front...god knows what on the back combined with a bit of water...Had a few warnings slides before this too. Oh well, as said, you live and learn.I stand corrected. Looks like I'll be sticking the Eagle Touring's on the back from now on. I've always been told in the past that you put your best on the front and shitters on the back. Learn something everyday Going back to GeoScars, there's a lot of bent parts there mate and I'm sure your photos don't tell the whole story. You really need to get it up in the air and assess it properly but I think it's an open and shut case. Just learn a harsh, and I suppose pricey lesson. If you think you can get it fixed for cheaper than another Lupo 1.0 E, let me know who your mechanic is and I'll switch right away. If you're going to do it yourself then keep us all informed as we'd like to see your progress. However, £850 of your hard earned pennies will get you this in the same colour (I think):http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DRIVE-AWAY-Volkswagen-Lupo-1-0-2001MY-E-/181314969949?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a3736e15dCan't actually tell if yours is the darker blue or paler blue, but my point is still valid.Like I said, trailer the old one to somewhere safe, even if it's your backyard. Break it over the course of a few months, sell for parts, you'll probably cover the cost of your old one and even some of the new one. Edited February 11, 2014 by Skezza 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoScars Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 I was going to do the work myself, considering my mate has another Lupo in his garage with no engine or gear box so I'm hoping to get dome parts for free and dash... But idk might save up for another Lupo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) You need to strip it down and assess the damage.If you're getting the parts for free you might as well give it a go.You really need to look at the chassis, is the leg okay? Has the suspension bending bent the strut top?Parts wise worst case: subframe, wishbone, ball joint, whole rack and ends, shaft.Hub should be okay.Tyre conversation, I prefer the better tyres at the front, but I like the back end out sometimes. Edited February 11, 2014 by Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danoid Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 You need to strip it down and assess the damage.If you're getting the parts for free you might as well give it a go.You really need to look at the chassis, is the leg okay? Has the suspension bending bent the strut top?Parts wise worst case: subframe, wishbone, ball joint, whole rack and ends, shaft.Hub should be okay.Tyre conversation, I prefer the better tyres at the front, but I like the back end out sometimes.I bet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 I betYou wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoScars Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) You need to strip it down and assess the damage.If you're getting the parts for free you might as well give it a go.You really need to look at the chassis, is the leg okay? Has the suspension bending bent the strut top?Parts wise worst case: subframe, wishbone, ball joint, whole rack and ends, shaft.Hub should be okay.Tyre conversation, I prefer the better tyres at the front, but I like the back end out sometimes.that's easy for me to repair and do, the issue is air bag rests :/the top is okay the suspension just moved over but im going to have a look asap Edited February 11, 2014 by GeoScars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt123roll Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 that's easy for me to repair and do, the issue is air bag rests :/the top is okay the suspension just moved over but im going to have a look asaphttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vw-Airbag-Passenger-Side-Lupo-6x0-880-204a-May-Fit-Golf-Polo-Etc-/151214096114?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item23350ffef2http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4o16-VOLKSWAGEN-LUPO-98-04-INTERIOR-STEERING-WHEEL-AIR-BAG-PN-6X0880201-/181294025902?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3ALupo&hash=item2a35f74cae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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