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Author GF'S new car. Short project, start to near finish.
Archie
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18th Jun 12 at 21:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
So the GF's Golf was getting on and i spied a very cheap Lupo GTI needing some tlc.

Managed to do a straight swap which i though was a cracking deal, Golf had 125k and was getting sluggish, Lupo on 83k and still pretty tight.

Shall let pictures do the talking.

Needed a few bits of attention, no real issue as i'm a mechanic, paintwork was in a state, think Stevie Wonder sprayed the outside of it.
ABS Light, Airbag & EML lights were all on.

Traced the ABS fault to a fucked module and some dodgy wiring to the sensors, so it's off to get reconditioned.
Airbag lights on due the passenger seat wiring, so the multiplug will be cut out, and someones left the impact sensors in the door disconnected (I assume who ever painted the inside of it)

MOT wise it needs the front droplinks replaced and some new wiper blades.

Got a new front bumper for it as we werent a fan of the smooth one and to be honest it was fucked.

Havent any pics from when we got it aside these ones.









Its Mazda RX-8 Titanium Grey, opted for the 2008 Colour code.

New bumper makes a massive difference and i cant believe how bad the car was beforehand now its been done!

Anyway here's some photos after i fitted the wheels last night.


As we picked it up at 70 o clock.


By 8 o clock.




Need to put 175/50 tyres up front as well and maybe run spacers up front.


Have painted the badge Silver as well, just need to get the airbag light out and thats the dash clear after buying it with 4 warning lights!


Almost 'Finished' Pictures -
corsa120
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always had soft spot for these....epic colour too matey
BeetleGav
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Love lupo gti's proper cool! Them g60s polished?
Archie
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa120
always had soft spot for these....epic colour too matey





quote:
Originally posted by BeetleGav
Love lupo gti's proper cool! Them g60s polished?


Chrome powdercoat mate, with brand new centre caps.

Need to run 175 tyres up front, 195 is to beefy.
John
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Was that painted because it was smashed?
Can't see one panel that lines up.
Danny P
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Look good

Used to have a Raven Blue one and I loved it, been looking at getting another but hard to find a decent priced one in good condition.
BeetleGav
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Yeah like on my Astra steels I've got 165s. Oooo I like the sound of chrome powder coat! Didn't know it existed
Sunz
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I'm not a fan of VW cars but that looks spot on !
DansCorsaSXi
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I'm same... Love GTI's with the middle exhaust and sporty arches.. Look lovely Archie.

Star silver C20XE SXi Project thread

Smoke Grey Corsa GSi Project thread
Archie
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Was that painted because it was smashed?
Can't see one panel that lines up.


Cat D registered.

I think it's a non genuine bonnet thats fitted.

It's not quite finished yet but panel gaps are amongst the things to be seen to, as well as painting the tow covers.
Generation
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Such under-rate cars.

Beautiful.
sri boy
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A nearly bought this wee car if I'm right full leather in it Archie lol
Archie
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A nearly bought this wee car if I'm right full leather in it Archie lol


Aye mate, got it off a wee chinese boy from Glasgow
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Looks nice, not keen on the wheels
Darryl H
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Really like that! VW badge silver was a huge improvement

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Looking well after the paintjob mate
Archie
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Looking well after the paintjob mate



Cheers mate, whats fresh? You coming SCS?
connollygt30
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Aye mate,picked the new motor up tonight,have a swatch in projects
MatthewR
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Cool restoration mate!!! Looks so much better

Thought about doing the middle bits of the steelies same colour as the car?? Would look cool IMO
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Always wanted one of these!

 
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