I have an announcement!

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Many of the regulars will know I've been looking at getting hold of a car to work on as a trackday project over the Winter, in preparation for my planned year of Nurburgring in 2008.. well, as of last night I'm now the owner of a 2002 (52) SEAT Arosa 16v Sport (100BHP) - and boy is it in for some abuse!

Here it is as it stands:

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To find out what my plans are, and to track my progress between now and Easter (eeeek!), check out the threads below on ClubLupo and SEATCupra.Net:

http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=37383&hl=

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?p=1671575


Wish me luck and lots of money, I'll need both!

Ian
 
Well done Ian its about time
this is something i wish id done years ago
i will be keeping an eye on your progress
let us know how you get on .... :D
 
wooly A2 said:
Well done Ian its about time
this is something i wish id done years ago
i will be keeping an eye on your progress
let us know how you get on .... :D
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I've noticed I have a stalker on ClubLupo ;)

ULP said:
Seems a shame to butcher such a straight looking car...

...still, lets get that interior out. I have a mate with a wrecking ball, box of swan vesta's and a gallon of petrol, he can help you with 'demolitions' of any kind...

Bagsy naming Ian's track-day slag; Arouser.
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Indeed, the exterior is damage free - not even any dings - bar a 1cm diameter stone chip on the bonnet. Interior: needs a good clean but that's about it.

The name: that was just too easy :p
 
Interesting model choice Ian, but SEAT - no surprises there then!! ;)

Best of luck with the project mate - definitely keep tabs on your progress. If things shape up as well as your body kit, then no doubt the project will be a success. Looking forward, (pun intended), to the months ahead.

Cheers,

Darren
 
Darren C said:
Interesting model choice Ian, but SEAT - no surprises there then!! ;)
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Hehe.. driving it back from London reminded me just how much fun these little cars are, the chassis is great and being even lighter than an A2 with a wheel on each corner, having a revvy 100bhp engine makes for lots of enjoyment :D

Cheers mate :)
 
Its going great Ian culd you not choose a test track a bit closer to home
id be interested in seeing how it moves ....:p
 
Your latest diary is just as interesting as your body kit entry Ian - well done so far buddy.

Just where do you get your time and energy from????? ;)

Looking forward to the next instalment and finished product.

Cheers,

Darren
 
Darren C said:
Your latest diary is just as interesting as your body kit entry Ian - well done so far buddy.

Just where do you get your time and energy from????? ;)

Looking forward to the next instalment and finished product.

Cheers,

Darren
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Cheers mate, as for the time - there's never enough but in all honesty this project is turning me into a bit of a hermit as there's so much to get done :(

..and the energy? There is none this week as I'm seriously suffering from a winter dose of ManFlu :(
 
Darren C said:
For anyone that hasn't been keeping up to speed with Ian's exploits, I can thoroughly recommend having a read here:-

http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=37383&hl=

Ian's patience, energy, enthusiasm and and all round diligence is to be admired in my book at least.

Well done so far mate.

Baggsy a passenger run some time... ;)

Darren
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Thanks mate, things have certainly come a long way in such a short time! Check the link(s) out tomorrow evening when a further transformation will be well underway.. then again on Monday night for the finished product ;)

You're certainly welcome to a ride mate, and if you're interested I still have one or two passenger slots free for 'Ring trips this year, I've got a few good deals so they're pretty cheap for a long weekend away ;)


chucknaldo said:
OMG them Lupos look well cute and even more so done up. Heh heh good work, respect due!
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Cheers! 7 days until project 'completion' :eek:
 
Well done Ian in Getting the Arosa GT-R ready for your latest assault on Nordscliefe you really are turning into the ringmeister a great performance on track and once again a very informative and interesting read ...

I Too would like to know the history behind the duck i think its either a lucky mascot
or he does'nt like eating alone you really should get out more LOL !!!!
 
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Splendid result Ian me ol' mate!!

Well done on an excellent project 'turn around' from start to finish and a cracking lap of the ring - very impressive given those treacherous conditions! :)

A nice sporty engine note I noticed too... :D

Cheers,

Darren
 
ULP said:
Do you have the A2 videos without the music? I want to hear three-pots thrum not questionable rock music!
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I'll have a look mate, must have the original footage somewhere.. think I dubbed the music over to mask the conversations we were having..!

wooly A2 said:
Well done Ian in Getting the Arosa GT-R ready for your latest assault on Nordscliefe you really are turning into the ringmeister a great performance on track and once again a very informative and interesting read ...

I Too would like to know the history behind the duck i think its either a lucky mascot
or he does'nt like eating alone you really should get out more LOL !!!!
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Thanks Carl, I noticed your post on SCN too! The duck thing started in 2005 on a very drunken evening, and every trip now has to feature an appearance of the duck! I'll dig out some other 'duck moments' from the past for you ;)

ULP said:
Good to see that Poject-Arousing-Ian has been a success; I'm amazed how quick you got to the 'ring considering your stop! Was it easy to cruise at 3-figures or did you have to relax a bit?

The 'ring lap looks great, and I'd love to hear about the Duck...
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You kind of get used to the noise, and once we reached the autobahns we certainly stepped the pace up.. ~110-120mph :eek:

I think I'm gonna have to expand on this duck thing a bit!

Darren C said:
Splendid result Ian me ol' mate!!

Well done on an excellent project 'turn around' from start to finish and a cracking lap of the ring - very impressive given those treacherous conditions!

A nice sporty engine note I noticed too... :D

Cheers,

Darren
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Thanks mate, you'll have to have a ride.. should be at Oulton Park in April so you, and anyone else who wants to is certainly welcome to pop along for an Arousing Experience :eek:
 
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