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Re: Big Al's slippery slope
« Reply #270 on: May 24, 2011, 01:27:57 pm »
Another little update before another BIG update  :wink:  :party: :pomppomp:

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.  :drool:

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Re: Big Al's slippery slope
« Reply #271 on: May 24, 2011, 07:20:06 pm »
Goddamn you Al I want a mk6 wheel!!!! :signLOL:

What's your new plans then??

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Re: Big Al's slippery slope
« Reply #272 on: May 25, 2011, 06:47:38 pm »
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  :wink:

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Re: Big Al's slippery slope
« Reply #273 on: May 25, 2011, 07:28:41 pm »


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  :wink:

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?  :happy2:
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Re: Big Al's slippery slope
« Reply #274 on: May 25, 2011, 09:40:42 pm »


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?  :happy2:
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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. :happy2:

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Re: Big Al's slippery slope
« Reply #275 on: May 25, 2011, 10:12:55 pm »
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  :wink:

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

When are the plans going to be done?  :drool:

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Re: Big Al's slippery slope
« Reply #276 on: May 25, 2011, 10:48:52 pm »


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  :wink:

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?  :happy2:

244 miles from full to warning light coming on.  :happy2:

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Re: Big Al's slippery slope
« Reply #277 on: May 26, 2011, 09:48:24 am »

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






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Re: Big Al's slippery slope
« Reply #278 on: May 26, 2011, 05:46:42 pm »

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


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)

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Re: Big Al's slippery slope
« Reply #279 on: May 26, 2011, 08:17:32 pm »

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


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 :wink: 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 :drool: was the blue lupo with the red interior that's won a few times at mivw and edition, Colin will know everything!

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Re: Big Al's slippery slope
« Reply #280 on: May 27, 2011, 02:14:41 pm »
Saw this at Early Edition

Keeps getting better and better

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Re: Big Al's slippery slope
« Reply #281 on: May 27, 2011, 04:11:25 pm »
Mk5 steering wheel transplant is totally possible Al  :happy2:  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.

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Re: Big Al's slippery slope
« Reply #282 on: May 27, 2011, 04:18:20 pm »
Mk5 steering wheel transplant is totally possible Al  :happy2:  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)

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Re: Big Al's slippery slope
« Reply #283 on: May 27, 2011, 07:11:30 pm »
Mk5 steering wheel transplant is totally possible Al  :happy2:  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

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Re: Big Al's slippery slope
« Reply #284 on: June 06, 2011, 02:43:10 pm »
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. :grin: