Loops' Arosa

I realised I've never actually put up a progress thread on the Arosa - so here it is, 3 years of ownership, condensed into two posts!

Day one - Small, standard, but MINE!




Some black steelies, GTI suspension, and dodgy rear lights. Oh yes, and please note the NURBURGRING sticker on the side window - we have done a lap :




Filth! Drove all the way to Germany with 4 people. luggage, christmas pressies and obligatory alcohol!




Then we have a bit of a picture break, during which time we were rear ended by a van, repaired, hit a deer, did rather a lot of miles, and went off to Uni.


Then some bucket seats came up for sale - the purchase was made and in they went:




Next, some white wheels and driving lights:




Finally, after almost 2 years, we got coilovers! And a nice sunstrip - much better...




Next, after having a collision with a badger, it was new exhaust time. A little out of place, but I had plans. Note the change in rear lights, much improved:

Then, something very bad happened Don't take on lamposts, they win:






But I wasn't letting my baby go, so it was into the bodyshop for repairs and improvements!:




And he reappeared a few weeks later looking lovely, and has stayed pretty much the same ever since, appart from the addition of mudflaps, a rear spoiler, some new stripes and the removal of the rear wiper!






I also added a useful boot box, kept all my stuff tidied away at e38!:




So there you have it - three years of ownership in two posts, and many more years to come, if I have anything to do with it!

Thankyou everyone - glad you all like him

Not alot going to happen for a while now, as I have to get through another year at uni, get a job, and find my own place, so I expect most of my money will be going into that.

But I can't help spending a little bit on the car, so he will be getting some new wheels soon, once I get round to spraying them and getting some tyres fitted. And find a set for shows that I like. And a replacement front bumper section as it's damaged. And I want to wind down the coilovers a bit more.........

I have another update on the Arosa!

I got another piece of the black interior, so that replaced the original grey bit today, along with a new Lupo gearstick and gaitor, and handbrake cover:

I also gave him a good clean today, his first proper wash, polish and wax for months But he has come up lovely, so here are some photos:











The obligatory 'Products-on-shiny-paint- shot:



And a splat of bird poo that landed on the freshly waxed surface! Although note the excellent beading!



And a nasty scratch that was self-inflicted while I was trying to get a bike in the boot - I will have to see if the bodyshop can do a cheap repair when he goes in for some front bumper work

He won't be that shiny, but hopefully a quick wipe with some quick detailer will get rid of the worst bits