Loops' Arosa

lunalupi · Oct 22, 2007

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

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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:

lunalupi · Oct 22, 2007

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!

Brummy · Oct 22, 2007

awesome little beastie, Nic... cars not too bad either

UncleFester · Oct 22, 2007

I like it with the coilies on, makes it easy to polish - it's the only car i don't need steps to reach the roof on

Boo · Oct 22, 2007

UncleFester said:
I like it with the coilies on, makes it easy to polish - it's the only car i don't need steps to reach the roof on

And there was me thinking it was just me !!!

Looks good as ever Nic and very shiny thanks to Pats elbow grease

F2 Stu · Oct 22, 2007

Steps indeed lol!

Martin M · Oct 22, 2007

I like it a lot! The bumpers look good smoothed!

driveforward · Oct 22, 2007

Not seen it for a while but that looks great. Top work :thumbup:

Deleted member 13581 · Oct 22, 2007

Minted, after seeing it in the flesh it looks cracking.

RikH · Oct 23, 2007

never expected to see buckets but was pleasantly surprised when i looked in

very nice

leoncp11 · Oct 23, 2007

still looking good nic see ya soon

Andy_1.8Se · Oct 23, 2007

that looks sweet mate!

lunalupi · Oct 24, 2007

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.........

cardaft · Oct 28, 2007

I hadnt realised you had been so far with your car Nic, thats very cool!

And the NURBURGRING ring too, thats megga :lol:

Id love to do a long trip like to Germany or somewhere in my Aorsa, carnt see it happening though

Your car looked great at e38, definitely the best Mk1 around by far, IMO [B)]

dan__smith · Oct 28, 2007

Good work

I like

lunalupi · May 30, 2008

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:

lunalupi · May 30, 2008

I also gave him a good clean today, his first proper wash, polish and wax for months :redface:

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

Brummy · May 30, 2008

very shiney shiney, Nic

karlosR · May 30, 2008

that looks top notch nic, you've done him proud. but will it still be clean for wednesdays MK meet?

lunalupi · May 30, 2008

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

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