Big Al's slippery slope

[big al]

Another little update before another BIG update   

MK6 steering wheel, Still hoping to get highline fitted to allow full use of the controls.


Chrome light switch, which I think complements the steering wheel and chrome of the dash trim


And chrome window and mirror switches.


And also got some nice mats made to my spec with the GTI logo on, no pictures, but I think they are too nice to use as everyday mats, so may just save them for shows too.

Couple of weeks, or maybe show time before I reveal all new spendings. 

[Sarah]

Goddamn you Al I want a mk6 wheel!!!!

What's your new plans then??

[big al]

I thought you had an S3 steering wheel in yours Sarah? or was it put back to standard when you bought it?

Afraid I can't reveal my plans until they are done, spoils the excitement if I do that 

[rdfcpete]

Is it just a 30 litre tank in the Lupo then Al?
How many miles do you get out of a tank? I'm really trying to justify one to myself as a second car 

Just worked out the mpg off the first tank of fuel and it's worked out at just over 40mpg!

So if my calculations were right as you estimates were, about 350 miles from a tank? 

[TANNER]

Just worked out the mpg off the first tank of fuel and it's worked out at just over 40mpg!
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So if my calculations were right as you estimates were, about 350 miles from a tank? 
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Pete, I used to get around 220 - 250 miles from a tank on average. Loved mine, probably the best car I have owned fun wise. Size doesnt matter! haha.

Al the ClubLupo members are a helpful bunch if you need any advice.

[Sarah]

I thought you had an S3 steering wheel in yours Sarah? or was it put back to standard when you bought it?

Afraid I can't reveal my plans until they are done, spoils the excitement if I do that 

I asked for the car without it.  I don't want an audi badge staring back at me when I'm driving a vw 

When are the plans going to be done? 

[big al]

Is it just a 30 litre tank in the Lupo then Al?
How many miles do you get out of a tank? I'm really trying to justify one to myself as a second car 

Just worked out the mpg off the first tank of fuel and it's worked out at just over 40mpg!

So if my calculations were right as you estimates were, about 350 miles from a tank? 

244 miles from full to warning light coming on. 

[RedRobin]

I asked for the car without it.  I don't want an audi badge staring back at me when I'm driving a vw 

[big al]

I asked for the car without it.  I don't want an audi badge staring back at me when I'm driving a vw 

Fair enough, though I am a big fan of the S3 wheel apart from the logo in the middle.
MK6 one costs about £400 all in, as you need a steering module that is about £140, though they do look very nice.
Keep seeing them pop up in the for sale area here for a decent price. Tash is tempted by one for her Lupo but not sure what is involved to get one to fit. (and cannot find any without the stereo  controls)

[Sarah]

I asked for the car without it.  I don't want an audi badge staring back at me when I'm driving a vw 

Fair enough, though I am a big fan of the S3 wheel apart from the logo in the middle.
MK6 one costs about £400 all in, as you need a steering module that is about £140, though they do look very nice.
Keep seeing them pop up in the for sale area here for a decent price. Tash is tempted by one for her Lupo but not sure what is involved to get one to fit. (and cannot find any without the stereo  controls)

There's some good bargains to be had on german ebay I nearly bought a gti one but it was dsg and I just wasn't sure, then I put the money toward something for the air ride anyway!!

I think the mk6 wheel looks great, it's a nice touch for the mk5.

I will ask one of the guys round my way about the lupo as his one was very very special was the blue lupo with the red interior that's won a few times at mivw and edition, Colin will know everything!

[darkside]

Saw this at Early Edition

Keeps getting better and better

[Sarah]

Mk5 steering wheel transplant is totally possible Al    My friend Colin had this in his lupo, he says there is some modding involved to get it to fit but it will work once on.

[big al]

Mk5 steering wheel transplant is totally possible Al    My friend Colin had this in his lupo, he says there is some modding involved to get it to fit but it will work once on.

Super, do you have a link to his build thread so the wife can communicate directly?
(and because I really want to see his motor, love the blue Lupo GTI's)

[Sarah]

Mk5 steering wheel transplant is totally possible Al    My friend Colin had this in his lupo, he says there is some modding involved to get it to fit but it will work once on.

Super, do you have a link to his build thread so the wife can communicate directly?
(and because I really want to see his motor, love the blue Lupo GTI's)

http://www.eastsidevw.co.uk/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=41

Think most of it is in there

[big al]

Me again.
You know I said last update before a big update....Well, got another small update before a big update:

This was the result of 2 acts of stupidity that has been bugging me for a few months now, I bent in the wheel arch lining, but in doing so also caused the paint to flake off at a rapid speed that revealed lots of nasty metal, and also when letting the air out of my suspension with the wheels on full lock caused a nasty crease. So last week with the car at Chase automotive, got them to sort it out for me:



Amazed how well they did this, other arch is the same as this. (and a bargain price too)

Also brought Matsu's carbon grille, so they stuck that on for me:




And had the rear exhaust valance smoothed and painted, filled in the tow eye cover hole for a bit of symmetry. Just need to sort the reversing lights and maybe get rid of the GTI badge?!




Pretty sure that is the last small update now as the car is off again this weekend, feel like I never see her she is in the bodyshops that much lately.