twisty b-road Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 If you can't do any of the tuning yourself, then you're looking at 5k to get the prep work done and then have throttle bodies fitted and it'll still be slower than a Civic Type R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autobahn Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 only just driven a type r - my mate's a salesman so i came in for a 'test drive' i was well disapointed, actually after all the hype.....it'd eat my lup but it should for 17k!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Lupo Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 don't places like lad supercharge paxos for about 4k? if so would they be willing to take ona loop - can't be that much different - of course i know feck all - i'm just pondering the question!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Its possable you may find one of these dudes who would take it on.I know alot of local places that would try it.The problem is, these people have never done it before.The companys that do are a elite (sp?) group of tuners, who look after the whole market.So because of that, they can charge what ever they want.IMO thats the biggest problem for UK Dubbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Lupo Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 true andi - but a vts is 16v and 1600cc - so surely they can't be poles apart??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 I agree.I am hoping not to have to have to use any commercial mechanics, but if I was theres a place just as you described I think could do it.Not VW guys, but a 1/4 of the price.And know Sooooooo much about engines.They dont know Lupo engines, but who the hell does?We are Lupo owners, and there is only a couple of guys who knows the engines.How many VW Tuners in the UK know anything about them?I couldn't name any.Im sure a dude who fits a charger to a CTR, could work out how to do it to a Lupo engine.Its only an engine.Parts will still be a pain in the ass though style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":wtf:" border="0" alt="wtf.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":doh:" border="0" alt="doh.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":censored:" border="0" alt="censored.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumbdown:" border="0" alt="thumbdown.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Lupo Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 true matey.... style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 I smell a business opporunity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Lupo Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 i can smell something, but i'm not sure what it is...... style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autobahn Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 both 1.6 16v - so it's deffo worth a dabble BUT it'll take a braver man than me to make that jump!!'He who dares, wins'..................but i don't dare at the mo i'm still in the honeymoon 'standard performance is fine' period and it's my thinking that by the time that wears off - someone will have a tried and tested rout to silly power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Club Lupo Performance Ltd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Lupo Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 both 1.6 16v - so it's deffo worth a dabble BUT it'll take a braver man than me to make that jump!!'He who dares, wins'..................but i don't dare at the mo i'm still in the honeymoon 'standard performance is fine' period and it's my thinking that by the time that wears off - someone will have a tried and tested rout to silly power.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>and blown their own engine up...... style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> instead of you blowing yours up?? i like your thinking! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autobahn Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Club Lupo Performance Ltd<{POST_SNAPBACK}>seriously though, some of you guys seem to really know your crap............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autobahn Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 and blown their own engine up...... style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> instead of you blowing yours up?? i like your thinking! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /><{POST_SNAPBACK}>there is that style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> but someone could gamble and win.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Well watch this space! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autobahn Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 have you heard anythin interesting from them german dudes...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryn Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 What about these lot:http://www.jbsautodesigns.co.uk/conversions.htmThe money you spend on getting a conversion done will be equivalent to what you lose on buying a different car as long as you hang onto it for a few years.I've owned a Civic Type-R and an S2000, and modded them, and you will NOT get any money back, unless selling to an enthusiast. So I only did things to them that were reversible. I'm at a point now where I want to keep hold of a car for a good few years ( I have a big mortgage now style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> ) so i'm looking at doing more permanent damage to my vehicle's value with a 1.8T conversion. It will be as quick as a CTR without doubt and a crap load more fun, and at least it's different. After I've lowered it a bit and fitted a shiny cat back exhaust system and induction kit it will be the **** style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />So really it depends on how old you are and what stage of life you are at - if this is one of your first cars then you might as well save your pennies and buy a car that's faster already, insurance permitting. If like me you're onto your 6th car and plan to keep a hold of it then I reckon a turbo or supercharge or transplant would be mad wicked fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 Possibly. I think its also more practical if you can do it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 Possibly. I think its also more practical if you can do it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonJ Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 'looking after' a brand new merc slk 350 for a month while mum is away and i can honestly say that i don't think i like modified cars anymore.use the de niros as a deposit on something more expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_lupogti_ Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 em as far as i know bedrock in glasgow a vw tuning company know about our engine and whats avalible but neva been to see the guys as im pretty skint but ill head over some time soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 (edited) i can honestly say that i don't think i like modified cars anymore<{POST_SNAPBACK}> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> about F*in time lol, sounds like you've finally come to your sences style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> but of a gaybar car the 350slk but okay for your mum so i'm in full agreement. Why spend thousands modifying a car whnen a manufacturer has already spent millions doing the same thing a lot better. Some minor fiddling to improve brakes or engine responce is fair enough but major engine transplant stuff doesn't make financial sence and usually ends up with something that doesn't go as well as a performance car bought off the shelf that was designed to handle the power. Edited June 13, 2005 by Crusoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 in saying that thouhg if someone else has done all the work and gone to the expense of doing it right it could make a fun second hand buy. This 350bhp cossie 4x4 transfer into a mk2 golf could be fun for example http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...ssPageName=WDVW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 but major engine transplant stuff doesn't make financial sence and usually ends up with something that doesn't go as well as a performance car bought off the shelf that was designed to handle the power.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Mate thats a bit of an old man view of things.If Id bought a GTi, I would have spent lets say what, £11,500 for a new one.I would have had to spend an extra £500 or so on a set of coilovers.Id probably have had to spend an extra £500 on a set of wheels, but that would be it.So thats £12500 for a car with 125bhp.Instead, I bought the cheapest new 1.0 I could find, at £7000The engine and bits have cost £1100, plus I have another £500 to spend to get it up to 140bhp.the brakes have cost £120 includeing the hubs.Ive had to pay for wheels but at least Im not pying for VW alloys, to then replace them, the coilovers had to be done, which ever car I had.The GTi interior cost me £120.The GTi anti roll bar cost me £20All in (Im not icludeing the ICE as this would be in any car I would own, so its removable) the car stands me at £9000.Thats over two grand less than a GTi with a better sound and more power!Look at Clifford.He bought an accident damaged GTi.Hes probably spent less than I have and look at the car hes got!To say modding is all bad is abit nieve mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 (edited) your 1lr is probably worth less than £5K though now even though you bought it for £7K and spent thousands on it. You also aren't giving it more power or weight than the chassis was origionally intended to have (within a few percent) so it isn't like adding a 1.8T or 2.9V6. Edited June 13, 2005 by Crusoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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