Lupo GTI

[shalmaneser]

MRichards99 said:

Why would the Lupo have holes in the bushes as standard?

Added compliance. Solid ones will have marginally NVH

[claytonjones]

So I had the geometry setup again and the car was feeling amazing so it meant for only one thing. Book a trackday at Snetterton for the Thursday (Valentines) The weather was absolutely perfect, and 12 degrees with the sun out and a perfectly dry track. The car felt absolutely incredible, keeping up with a lot of cars you wouldn't expect it to. The new bushes has definitely improved steering feel and initial turn in. The car was faultless, not a single issue all day, i was one of the last going round towards the end of the day despite doing over 50 laps already!

I'll leave some pictures and videos below if anyone is interested.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MStdnlR2uvk&t=...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ7fm5eXDAw

[5harp3y]

i think this one of my favourite cars on here!

bet its a riot

have you done anything (i may have missed it) to beef up the gearbox?

[claytonjones]

5harp3y said:

i think this one of my favourite cars on here!

bet its a riot

have you done anything (i may have missed it) to beef up the gearbox?

Appreciate that! It is really good fun, with it only weighting 930kg!

Gearbox is completely standard but it has been fully rebuilt

[5harp3y]

claytonjones said:

Appreciate that! It is really good fun, with it only weighting 930kg!

Gearbox is completely standard but it has been fully rebuilt

thanks for the reply, my friend had a blue one when i had my mk1 gti and it was such a nice car, always wanted one

[kaveney]

Looks great and must be fun on track .

What is Snetterton like as it is on my list for this year ?

Kind Regards

claytonjones said:

So I had the geometry setup again and the car was feeling amazing so it meant for only one thing. Book a trackday at Snetterton for the Thursday (Valentines) The weather was absolutely perfect, and 12 degrees with the sun out and a perfectly dry track. The car felt absolutely incredible, keeping up with a lot of cars you wouldn't expect it to. The new bushes has definitely improved steering feel and initial turn in. The car was faultless, not a single issue all day, i was one of the last going round towards the end of the day despite doing over 50 laps already!

I'll leave some pictures and videos below if anyone is interested.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MStdnlR2uvk&t=...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ7fm5eXDAw

[claytonjones]

kaveney said:

I really enjoy it, plenty of fast corners and plenty of run off if you do over do it!

[kaveney]

Ok I will have a look after I do Bedford on the 30/03/19 thanks .

claytonjones said:

I really enjoy it, plenty of fast corners and plenty of run off if you do over do it!

[Kev_Mk3]

Have to say this is gorgeous and done right. Reminds me of my car and think they would be very even on track together (Mines a suzuki swift) I am down on power but handling wise I think it wouldnt do that bad. Be good to see how you progress this keep it up!

[amc_adam]

What a stunning little car, looks spotless. Rarely see these about now, but when i do they are usually silver. Keep up the good work, looks like you do things properly

[claytonjones]

Headed over to a mates the weekend as he had the scales out and i’ve always wondered what the Lupo weights exactly. 920kg! Quite pleased with that considering it is still a pretty much a full interior other than no rear seats.

Also put my Silver OZ Ultraleggera’s back on as i fancied a change👍🏼

[Gooly]

Love this, looked great on the RPF1s too. Cams and flywheel must be fun

[claytonjones]

Gooly said:

Love this, looked great on the RPF1s too. Cams and flywheel must be fun

Thanks! I think i’ll be getting a set in the future some time👍🏼

Yeah they really transformed the car, it was never that much of a revvy engine but it’s a completely different story now!

[claytonjones]

Early morning drive today to catch the sun, so took some pictures

[R12HCO]

Although not a car I would consider, it Looks bloody brilliant in track day spec........I'm not sure I would fit in one though.

[claytonjones]

R12HCO said:

Although not a car I would consider, it Looks bloody brilliant in track day spec........I'm not sure I would fit in one though.

Thanks! You would be pleasantly surprised but it is actually really spacious, tonnes of headroom!

[claytonjones]

The latest little mod, fitted a 7 row oil cooler Saturday. The car has never struglled with heat but with two Nürburgring trips coming up in the summer I thought why not, better to be safe than sorry! I’m going to paint it Black as i’m not keen on the way it stands out behind the bumper.

[claytonjones]

Painted the oil cooler Black today as I didn’t like the Silver standing out through the grill. Also painted the crash bar whilst I had the paint out

[chrismc1977]

Much more stealthy. Looks better on those wheels too!

[thebraketester]

I think VW really nailed it with the Lupo GTI.... You have a great example here.... looks fantastic.