Max69vk Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 (edited) Thought I’d finally do my own ‘Readers ride’ topic & try & compress all my crap from around the forum onto one thread. Unfortunately I don’t have a single picture of when the car was standard After a spot of modifying the car ended up with a set of PI – 45mm springs, Reiger sideskirts, MS design rear spoiler, Lester grills, 7x15” Enzo cup alloys & a few interior mods… Edited August 26, 2007 by Max69vk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max69vk Posted July 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 (edited) Performance mods were limited to a Pipercross air filter, full custom Longlife exhaust system & remap border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> Cambridge style rear lights (thanks Martin!)… border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> Things stayed like this for a couple of months till I started getting bored & then a new set of rims were in order, bought them of E38 & almost regretted it straight away as they were absolutely ****ed. Bad corrosion, runs & silcons in the paint , chip & kerbing all over, it meant that they desperately needed a refurb & with no cash it meant I was the one having to do it… border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> click here for the full details on the refurb (Im not typing it out again!).During this time I got bored again & changed the front grill for a badgless Bonrath item… border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> Next thing to arrive was a new set of 'hoop'style headrests to replace the bulky Arosa ones, although leaving them standard wasn't going to be an option as I didn't like the way they sat when fitted! This meant stripping them down & rebuilding them using bits & pieces from both sets of headrests - Click here for the full thread on how to modify. Just before E38 a set of these PhilJ specials turned up although they never got fitted as a set of cheap Fk's turned up instead & these got sold to Matty B!… border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> As of E38 it looked like this… border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> Obligatory arty farty funny angle shot! border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> Edited July 22, 2007 by Max69vk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max69vk Posted July 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Mid E38 a new dark grey interior was fitted courtesy of Noddy (& AndyP for disposal! border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" />Needles to say a lot of inspiration was gathered at the show & a new plan was hatched, But wit winter fast approaching & no decent garage facilities all that could be done was to finally fit the new wheels & Fk coilovers… border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" />Things stayed like that for a while until I decided to start smoothing the bumpers off, somehow I didn’t manage to get picture of the car with the front bumper on but a couple of my neighbours very kindly decided to drive into the back & front of the car and totally ruin them border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" />(full ‘how to’ thread here ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max69vk Posted July 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Boredom again set in & a few different sets off of wheels were trialled although none were actually ever fitted as I was looking for that certain something a little bit unique. These wheels came & went… border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" />Before these were settled on for ‘summer’ use… border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max69vk Posted July 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 During all of this a plan was being hatched for the bodywork, the side skirts had taken an absolute battering - the net result of low(ish) ride height & speed humps border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" />So off they came & I got cracking with the bodywork to come full circle, removing everything that’s been bolted on & get things smooth again!… border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" />The idea is that by the end of the week it will be looking a bit more like this… border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" />(Cheers to OLW for the original image that I've used to P'chop!) style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNase Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 (edited) Can you give me some more details on these alloys please? border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" />and these: border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> Edited July 22, 2007 by MrNase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max69vk Posted July 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 (edited) They're phase 1 clio 16v alloys, polished lips & powder coated centres. 6.5x15" Et33 4x100pcd, perfect fitment for a Lupo or Arosa The 2nd set are phase 1 Zender turbo alloys with custom made smooth centres, 7x15 Et 30 & 4x100 pcd rare as poop (especially with the original centres) as worn by one of the best lupo's ever created! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Edited July 22, 2007 by Max69vk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNase Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Thank you, I think I've found the alloys of my dreams. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo D Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Looks Sweet & Bad!!! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="B)" border="0" alt="cool.gif" /> D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyp Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 nice max, didnt realise how much youve done to the car, oh and welcome for getting rid of old interior!! hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 needless to say it started life as a boggo 1.4 tdi sport*cough* S *cough* style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> It does look very nice, really like the seats, smoothed bumpers and the gearknob style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":shades:" border="0" alt="shades.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picola Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Nicest Arosa on here, no doubt about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-man85 Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Lovely jubbly! Been thinking about Cambridge lights on the Arosa, and now you've inspired me!Need to give my Arosa some new shoes. In fact....I'm gonna get mine sorted out with a few more mods over the summer me thinks!119hp? Cracking figure which makes yours the most powerful 1.4 TDI on here doesn't it? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max69vk Posted July 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 I think Al's was 120bhp, worst thing is I cant find my RR print out although I had written the figures down elsewhere, & I know for a fact its not pushing anywhere near that now as its running like a bag of poop! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" />Still got a shed load of bits waiting to be fitted once the bodyworks done too including the sound system which will comprise of;Alpine CDA 7969R (rare as rocking horse sh*t!) + 12 disc changer,Old skool Rockford Punch 60x2 (landmine) amp,Old skool Rockford Punch 200x2 (landmine) amp,Rockford Punch RFD2210 HX2 DVC subwoofer,Rockford Punch Power RFR-1406 mid range speakers,Dragster (Rockford) tweeters & x-overs (until I can find my Infinty Emit-R ribbon bands).As you can see I'm a massive fan of Rockford Fosgate equipment! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Have been every since a friend was competing with a Ford Fiesta with 8 RF punch subs in the rear & the 2 amps Im still using here. His car was pushing out over 150Db & blowing out the front screen on a regular basis, & this was 10 years ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-man85 Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Nice i really want a good setup in mine but its just money money money style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" />I'm getting an induction kit on mine then a rolling road day in the up-coming months so fingers crossed with a good service i will at least be hitting 110hp at least haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canonman Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Nice arosa, love the seats style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> what gearknob is that you have go on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max69vk Posted July 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Gearknob is from some kind of Golf Mk5 GTI limited etd I believe, hence the 6 speed pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willcrook Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 sexy car now you've added your magic to it style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramirez Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" />Looks about as sorry for its self as mine a few weeks ago.Give me a shout when she's done mate, a photo shoot is deffinately in order now style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":shades:" border="0" alt="shades.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max69vk Posted July 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 Looks about as sorry for its self as mine a few weeks ago.Give me a shout when she's done mate, a photo shoot is deffinately in order now style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":shades:" border="0" alt="shades.gif" />No doubt dude Im still waiting to experience your 9"s in the flesh (ooh-er!) style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max69vk Posted July 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 A little more progress today, we're at the 'stopper' stage so hopefully it should be in the booth tomorrow (car looks like its got measles!)... border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plug Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 Smoooooooooth, style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> How much roughly for f.bumper plate recess smoothed and sprayed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max69vk Posted July 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 I have no idea style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> I went in for only a couple of bits to be done ended up paying only a little more & getting the whole car smoothed & painted!Off the top of my head it was originally going to be £240 for the front bumper, but that was for it plastic welded (not fibreglassed). If you trying to get a rough idea of cost for yours, this will have been more expensive to do than a lupo one as Arosa bumpers have the extra mouldings on them that need smoothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramirez Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 No doubt dude Im still waiting to experience your 9"s in the flesh (ooh-er!) style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" />You can check out my gurth anytime style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":cheeky:" border="0" alt="cheeky.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":paperbag:" border="0" alt="paperbag.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noddy Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 You can check out my gurth anytime is that an open offer as i'm game style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="B)" border="0" alt="cool.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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