84 replies to this topic

[robson]

nice project, its good that you take the time to post progress on it for us despite not being a mini!

- genuine comment

[1 litre screamer]

Thanks for the replies. I was surprised to be allowed to post on here so for letting me do that i will keep everything up to date. I haven't had chance to do anything other than parts collecting for the car, I have the last race in the season at Rockingham on the last weekend of September but numerous test days and car builds to fit in so it has meant the loop has hit the shelf for a while. I have bought the coil overs for the rear and also the diff ( all be it a standard open VW unit which needs LSD fitting). I also have got a pair of golf Mk4 GTi front calipers so braking is now sorted too.

All thats needed is time, time and more time. The engine mounting frame needs to be welded in, rear wishbones made, chassis sills cut neater then all been well the car can be put onto its wheels.
I will post more as i go on with the work. Again, thank you for the great comments.

Edited by 1 litre screamer, 20 September 2007 - 07:59 PM.

[Jammy]

Theres a guy around Wolverhampton in a yello Lupo! Not sure what engine is in it but i know it isnt what it came out of the factory with. Its got a subaru turbo or supercharger in it. Kicking 280 BHP or something. (cant be 100% as its just what my mate has told me).. but ive seen it move and my god its fast! 50-60 in second gear, and it could have pushed it a bit more lol.

Was in auto trader a week or so back but cant find it now.

I believe thats Chloe's boyfriend. I believe it was the first supercharged Lupo (of that generation) in the country or something?

[mininuts]

WOW, I'm watching this thread with great interest.
You're doing a top job there mate, love the spaceframe/cage, looks like this'll be one cool lupo when it's done.
Can't believe how much metal you've cut out of the body

Well impressed.

From a 'sensible' Impreza driver.

[sweetser]

alrite mate just wondering if you have anymore done on this yet as it is a awsome project

[1 litre screamer]

alrite mate just wondering if you have anymore done on this yet as it is a awsome project

I have a few more little things made, like the engine craddle and yet more of the floor trimmed out. I have just started my own company doing race car and track day car support and prep work so all of my time is going on getting that up and running so the car has had to take a back seat but not for much longer i hope.

[andywaller]

hi ya, thought id check and see if you had done anymore to this or got anymore pictures?


ive joined the club! although its keeping its engine!

[sweetser]

any more bin done on this yet?

[tobiasnugent]

i think you've lost your marbles haha

[Bondbill2k2]

Nice.. I really think I'm going to get a Lupo GTi (one day), but with all the toys I've seen them for £8k.

Good luck with this project, could really scare some guys out on the track

Can pick them up for more around 4-5k
tempted by a lupo myself can get 2nd hand 1.3l one for around 2-2.5k and ther great little car