Volkswagen Lupo build log

[ssh 924]

That looks so sick! Super jealous right now.

[Duran 387]

That is absolutly gorgeous

[edouble101 314]

Your ingenuity to curve the plexi is priceless.

[Julian 641]

Wow, awesome, but if i could make a suggestion, i would make something to cover up the sealant job on the plexi

Looks rad.

[emh9009 199]

[Haakon 13]

Thank you all for the comments

Tried it on the Termlab today (on music only), did just over 142 with an amp that puts out just about 1000w now, fused with a 100A fuse. That power will triple when I rewire it to 0,5ohm when I get my new 180A alt and more batteries. Did not push it either since its just been hooked up for the first time, I'll give it some time to run in first

What I can tell you is that both window handles fell off today, and they are screwed in place Screwed them back on with some loctite, hopefully they will stay in place a bit longer

And the sealant will be covered with a panel that extends to the sides and lower part of the trunk opening, will also make panels to extend to the sides on top. Maybe add a plexiglass top with a cutout for sub and ports later on. I trimmed the headliner in dark grey alcantara, maybe I'll use the same on the covers for the box.

Took this pic in the car today, it has now travelled a distance farther than the distance to the moon! 400,000KM

[Punkeyboozter 19]

Thank you all for the comments

Tried it on the Termlab today (on music only), did just over 142 with an amp that puts out just about 1000w now, fused with a 100A fuse. That power will triple when I rewire it to 0,5ohm when I get my new 180A alt and more batteries. Did not push it either since its just been hooked up for the first time, I'll give it some time to run in first

What I can tell you is that both window handles fell off today, and they are screwed in place Screwed them back on with some loctite, hopefully they will stay in place a bit longer

And the sealant will be covered with a panel that extends to the sides and lower part of the trunk opening, will also make panels to extend to the sides on top. Maybe add a plexiglass top with a cutout for sub and ports later on. I trimmed the headliner in dark grey alcantara, maybe I'll use the same on the covers for the box.

Took this pic in the car today, it has now travelled a distance farther than the distance to the moon! 400,000KM

thats awesome bro,

From what you say the sub obviously boogie but what is the SQ like for a non SQ driver? How did the two 6" aero's work for you at the end any noise coming from them?

[Duran 387]

Well, I hope there is noise coming from them, that's what ports are for lol.

[sefugi 166]

Love that you have the flares for the ports color matched to the car!! Nice touch!

[Shogen 325]

The whole build is amazing bro!!! :fing34: Love the Lupo and everything you've done to it... :drink40:

[Haakon 13]

When matched to the level of the components, the sound quality is actually really good! Off course the sub has so much more to give than the front speakers, so it needs to be turned down a great deal, but levelmatched and crossed over at 50hz/24db oct filter setting, it blends well with the midbass drivers. My previous sub in this car was a 90s Soundstream SPL160, which actually was one of the best SQ subs from that time, and is still highly regarded as a SQ sub, even though it was never marketed as one. Maybe that had a somewhat flatter response curve, this sub/box combo is pretty bottomheavy, but it still sounds great! Not at all boomy, very precise and effortless bass.

But when the level is turned up so the amps for both components and sub run out of steam at roughly the same time, all hell breaks loose! Its the first time I've seen wheels/tires on a car actually flex/vibrate from the system? The car is pretty well dampened, with 2-4 layers of Damplifier in about all of the car, including roof, so not much rattles, but doors, windshield, rear hatch and bumper -they all flex a substantial amount, and this is with about 1kw or so, the amp will put out about 3,2kw rms @0,5ohm..

No audible port noise from the seat, and the ports are pretty close and nothing in between them and the listening position. No real port noise when standing right over them from the back either, will see how it goes with more power? Looking good so far at least.

[Haakon 13]

Just got some new rolls of wrap vinyl from 3M:

Should look like this when wrapped

[Mac N Cheese 90]

Love the build so far. You give me ideas for my next GTI build.

[Haakon 13]

Some more pics of the vinyl wrapping progress

[ssh 924]

I applaud you for your patience and skill in wrapping that.

[Mtopper 23]

looking darn good man. love the work you've done to this "commuter car".

[emh9009 199]

Looking good, how much practice have you had wrapping cars?

[ricksi30 923]

Damn!!! Not the color I would've chosen but I am VERY impressed with all of your work!

[Haakon 13]

Thank you for the feedback! Always nice to hear what others think

Looking good, how much practice have you had wrapping cars?

Very little This is my second attempt, first one was my Cosmo 3-rotor 20B that I did a few years ago, that did not turn out great, haha Some imperfections on that, but looked great on the move

But I have been into vinyl cutting and car graphics for almost 10years now, just not been into wrapping so much yet. Have done a few roofs and hoods in carbon fiber vinyl, but not whole cars.

Using really good vinyl this time though, maybe that is why it is easier 3M 1080 series car wrap vinyl:

[Haakon 13]

New amps for 2012! What you see here is 5 feet and 120lbs of class a/b power

Also the wrap is (almost) done! Just photoshopped the sill to the vinyl colour because I have to do some work on them before wrapping. But its gonna look niiiice!

[Ohjay 116]

good job on the wrapping, nice equipment too

[ricksi30 923]

Nice

Love the amps.

[Adrian_D 520]

I envy you for the amps

Very good choice

[Scooby 8]

I like it.

[Haakon 13]

Thanks for the comments guys

I actually had one Sony XM2000R from before, but I got such a sweet deal on the second one that I had to buy it! Also picked up the PPI PC6600 from the same seller, but I really don't need that so I might let it go..

Also looking into getting a company car for daily driving, so the Lupo can be used only for fun