I Bought The Cheapest Lupo GTI In The Country

As the Mk2 Golf / Beetle Chassis Swap project is waiting for parts we decided we needed something else for the channel so bought a 2001 VW Lupo GTI to have a play with! Plans are to turn it into a nice track inspired car.
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[@NOGAutomotive]

Get well soon mate, loving the videos and the new Lupo ❤ also you mentioned a respray any ideas on colour, same as before or something spicy ?👀

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud! If we paint it I will just go to the original silver. Colour change would be a lot of work as there is a lot of exposed paint inside the car.

[@martinsherred8302]

Another Great Project on the channel Dan,hope you get well soon and as the norm looking forward to more of this channel,been here from the start.👌

[@andyjrichie6709]

Nice to hear your on the mend Dan, great little project, looking forward to seeing this. Great seeing progress on your house too

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud. we need to film some more on the house as it has changed a LOT!

[@maverick4177]

👌🏻 cool, i have a completely standard Y reg 5 speed Lupo Gti in Moon silver, absolutely superb little cars, had mine 8 years as an occasional driver, it’s just done 100k but it even still has its original exhaust on it 🤣

[@pologti6n296]

Hi I have a 2001 51 plate car still going strong it’s coming up 100k too

[@Alexander_l322]

I had a gold gti with 60k miles on it on a Y plate I think. Can’t remember now lol

[@Wotsit7781]

Looking forward to watching this build Dan. It’s going to brilliant

[@hannahhardy8302]

Feel for you on the Bells Palsy front, I’ve had it, such a weird feeling! Excited to see what you do with the Lupo, lovely sporty little cars.

[@hadynmcloughlin4661]

Great little project car Dan, nice pickup. Look forward to the series and what colour you go with.

[@mrventil845]

Congratulations to 100k subscribers, Dan! I love this channel, keep going 👏🏼 Greets from Czechia ✌🏼

[@peterclayton4385]

You want the G60 caliper carrier and 280mm discs. Everything else including the GTi pads will then just work.

[@nabbs341]

Dan I love these little nuggets!, can't wait to see it on the track when it's done!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud, I can't wait to get it out on track!

[@micahrw1]

Just basically binged watched all your vids last week, see this and feel like fuckin hell you cannot catch a break! Love the projects and the bungalow project too. Keep it up mate you're doing a crackin job, despite all the health/mental health issues 💪🙏

[@derhare]

Living in the states, I’ve always dreamed of a lupo gti. They are getting old enough that I could hopefully grab one at the 25 year mark. Can’t wait to see what you do with it mate!

[@DanChambersDAC]

That would be cool to import one. Would certainly get a lot of attention!

[@sjpope78]

I used to own a 1.4 16v polo 6n2 (100bhp) it was a W reg 2000 model and it was great fun to drive was pretty quick for such a small car a lot of the parts from the Lupo were the same on the polo I believe. Looking forward to seeing how this turns out, those lupo’s have a lot of character

[@caveone-365]

Lupo's are dope! With the right drivetrain, running gear, suspension/ tires it would be even better! Reminds me of when I used to drive them on Gran Turismo for the 'Lupo Cup.' 🙂 Definitely a fun car to toss around. I'm jealous that we never got them in the states. What a shame. Thanks for sharing man!👍👍✌️

[@DanChambersDAC]

Such a cool little car!

[@brettsmith4497]

I can't wait to see this project make progress. I've always had a soft spot for the lupo gti.

[@pentagrammotorsport]

Hope you feel better soon. I’ve always fancied a Loopy GTI so keen to see how this one shapes up.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud. Hopefully it clears up soon. So have I, glad I finally got one!

[@FrankParkin]

Great choice. Looking forward to this.

[@stevenditchburn6875]

Awesome little car mate. Can’t wait to see how it turns out. Hope your face recovers quickly 👍🏻

[@minispark8482]

get well soon mate! 👍🏼 love the lupo!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you!

[@fluffstar_]

Nice project dude! @TRHamza gets a decent Clubsport rear seat delete kit for VW platform cars, not sure of their name but I’m sure it’s east to find. When you said “puts a smile on your face, well half of it” I nearly spat my coffee out. Hope the BP eases for you 👌

[@fluffstar_]

It’s Stern Performance in Germany 🇩🇪

[@colin9482]

So close to 100k, love your content 🙂👊🏻

[@hermandippenaar1351]

I hope you get well soon and that it's nothing too serious. Thx for the great content. Cheers

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud

[@thechase4]

Loving the Lupo. Looking forward to this one..

[@preneshpakkiri5565]

Get well soon buddy praying for you speedy recovery lot's of love from south Africa Johannesburg 🇿🇦

[@alexjones8296]

Yes, Dan! Mentioned getting a Lupo GTI to you when you asked about the MK2’s direction. You are going to have so much fun with this…hopefully on both sides of your face! (Hope you get better soon, mate). Had 2 Lupo GTi’s from new back in the day. KW’s, OZ’s etc. First one pulled 141bhp at Club Lupo rolling road day with BCA (I think it was) Carbon intake can and full stainless exhaust. IIRC, the front 280 brake upgrade just needed new calliper carriers, think they may have been from a Corrado…it was a long time ago! I also did this…huge improvement. You are 100% correct about small, light cars. They handle brilliantly and you can use the power to its full potential. Sooooo looking forward to seeing you get this on track and have a blast. Take care, bud❤️👊

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud! Be interesting to see what this is pulling as it is before any engine mods. Been looking at intakes and think we will have to do one. defo needs a new exhaust too. Brake parts are all on order, Apparently makes a massive difference. Can't wait to get out in it.

[@alexjones8296]

@@DanChambersDAC really looking forward to seeing you get the best from this Lupo. Going to be awesome and you’re going to have such a laugh in it, Dan👊

[@alexjones8296]

Hey, Dan. Just checked, it was a BMC CDA carbon induction kit….makes a great noise too😎

[@kieranmanners170]

I had Bell’s palsy at the age of 16, took 9 months to recover and some small prescribed steroids to maintain muscle mass in my face. I hope you have a speedy recovery, it’s an annoying experience my eye now at 32 still waters constantly as I can’t blink properly. All the best from Manchester

[@BigButtocks967]

Keep an eye on co-part auctions, I wrote one of these of 6 weeks go and just been paid out so it will be being sold as salvage by my insurance company in the near future. Pre crash it was near mint condition with 78000 miles and now has hard front, light rear and light side damage, but very repairable. If you get it let me know as iv got the full history and 2 more keys.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers for the heads up bud, I will keep an eye out and see what it goes for. Could be a cool little side project.

[@G1LLY101]

Called it!!! Looking forward too it

[@DanChambersDAC]

👊

[@g60smol]

Have an engine for the lupo well it’s from a 6n2 polo gti , I rebuilt the head after timing belt broke on my son (the small belt that drive the exhaust cam) and when I started the engine after it started burning oil, piston rings I believe not valve stem seals as head was like new anyway I digress, block and head are sitting in my workshop in Essex and are foc to you if any use 👍

[@TheMadSqu]

Get well soon! And don´t push yourself too hard over this!

[@stuart7523]

Firstly - get well soon Secondly - these little lupo's do look really cheeky, and should be a real fun build away from the head scratching that I guess the mk2 will be. 🤟🤟

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud, Yeah something a little more simple than the Mk2!

[@KevinSimpson_MTB]

Great Project Dan, I love a Lupo GTI.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you!

[@Coffey_bus]

Jesus dude get well soon can’t wait to see what you do with the lupo golfs looking better on that pan

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud.

[@renovateandflip2073]

Get in!!!.. what a buy Dan.. love it mate

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud. Should be fun

[@adiehull]

Lupos are rad! Quality content coming up 👍🏻

[@ZER0value]

aircon and sunroof is a weird spec, but very cool, 6 speed is the gearbox to have definitely, the 3rd to 4th up shift is lovely and the shorter ratios make all the difference on track

[@DanChambersDAC]

Yeah i thought it was weird! Quite rare apparently.

[@derekallan6231]

Great choice I bought my old one back for £900 I've now had it longer than I had when New always wanted one now I've got 2

[@Chris-sq1ih]

Oh yeah Lupo GTI. Looking forward to this one 👌

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud.

[@drewsteroriginals4564]

Looks good, I had a Lupo and then a Polo GTI, did want a Lupo GTI though :-). Seem to remember these had aluminium wings/bonnet on them. Gearbox might be a weak point as had a rebuild on my 2nd Polo GTI that uses the same gearbox

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you for watching bud. Yes they are aluminium. Will keep an eye on the gearbox, Thanks for the heads up.

[@davethomas2079]

Currently own one of these too the brake upgrade is from a G60 i think mine came fitted by last owner also a 2001 think you have a rare one there with a/c and sun roof and 6 speed mine a 5 speed ...got a steel at 2.5k

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud, cracking little cars. Can't wait to actually drive it! Someone has removed the ac pump and condensor so I need to find one and reinstall it all!

[@RabidChilliDog]

Love the lupo, Get well soon 👍

[@liamglover4794]

Love a Lupo gti, looking forward to this build

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud.

[@joffbrown]

Looks great fun 👍🏻hope the face comes back soon

[@ShalomBrother]

Cool little car, always fancied 1 of these myself.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Been on my list too!

[@pologti6n296]

Looking forward to this project. I have had my polo Gti from new 2001 it’s completely standard

[@DanChambersDAC]

Awesome bud! I Longest I have owned a vehicle is 6 years and that was a camper 😂

[@pologti6n296]

@@DanChambersDAC I have only kept it because depressurisation was a joke I lost 10k in 3 years I am hoping one day I can recover my losses 🤣😂👍

[@Paul_VanGo]

Nice A nugget! IMO, a 100% more interesting than a basket case Golf 2 on a beetle chassis. If Lupo's fetch such a high price, it might be interesting to fix it, paint it and flip it for project-cash.

[@DanChambersDAC]

This is merely a side project! I just want something fun to throw around on the weekends!

[@martinsgarage2791]

Got to love the Lupe GTi. I had Bell’s palsy and its no fun, get well soon.

[@xxOPTICDUDExx]

Loving the videos but i'd love to see some more of the budget daily series! don't see many golf estates modified!

[@duncanford77]

Mallory performance for the dyno. Only down the road from you and could have a cheeky track day while your there

[@julianrichards1585]

My Lupo Gti is on 135K on it's original engine, I keep thinking I should sell it but like you one drive crazy grin and no sale, induction kit won't do much because of single throttle body, ITB's are the way to go to get good power. Don't lower it more that 20mm the road ride becomes poor if you do, same if the damping is too stiff. mine came with coil-overs went back to Bilstiens and shortened springs. All unique parts are becoming difficult to get. Club Lupo is a great resource for what others have done. Best of luck with it.

[@juangouveia8098]

get well soon!

[@694069406940]

first time i have seen the gti model looking good, nice little hot hatch it don't look that old really 👍👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you!

[@gibbie1990]

Love Lupos! Had 2 1.4 16v buy never a gti! Maybe one day! As for the clutch for feeling 100% it's worth checking the pedal box. They notorious for cracking. Maybe not on the gtis. But on lower spec they where a weak point 👍👍

[@ZER0value]

Gti pedal box is different

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud!

[@garycrofts1421]

The 'K' brace.....I've seen a few that simply bolt to the top of the rear dampers for the 6N2 Polo and appear to be worse than useless, if the Lupo brace is the same, you may want to reconsider, Dan.

[@DanChambersDAC]

The one I am looking at bolts to mountings on the boot floor too. Read some decent things about them stiffening up the rear end. The company works with the local University on testing.

[@peterclayton4385]

@@DanChambersDAC What’s the company? I’m in need of a decent Lupo GTi K-brace!

[@pkf4124]

Good to see you got a Lupo GTI, sad to see you got Bells pawlsey, its not fun. Hang in there it will get better.

[@aprilphillips8970]

Get well soon. In regards to the mk2, aren’t you going to have problems removing he beetle engine in the future with the clearance you have? You will have to take the alternator off first which is a pain in the a###

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers, Yeah am going to have to come up with a solution. Thinking we may have to remove the body to remove the engine! should be ok to do though.

[@andyjacklin9950]

Nice one Dan hope you recover soon should have got 2 lupos though one for each foot😂😂😂

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud. 😂 They are so small!

[@orlandobarron6557]

Wheels are hideous! Delighted you understand the chassis, keeping it AVY engine. Get the KAM racing manifold and system to help it breath. 288 front discs are just a carrier, Mk2 Golf brake kits fit. Limitation is engine management, only 1 or 2 places in UK can re-map… aftermarket ECU & throttle bodies? Be aware some parts are pretty much unobtanium + with only 1000 ever officially UK it’s a rare sight to see.

[@DanChambersDAC]

😂 terrible aren't they! It really doesn't need over powering. The right mods will make it so much fun. brake conversion is ordered ready for a nice cheap upgrade! not sure on the engine yet, need to stop spending!

[@orlandobarron6557]

@@DanChambersDAC the reward tuning one of these is definitely worth it, it’s a shame there isn’t much tuning support. Power to weight these will shame bigger cars or out handle them. Forgot to suggest white line rear ARB is a very good upgrade. Drivers window likely to be the switch, these can be tricky to find replacement. IIRC it was 2002 when the Gti got 6 speed box - so looks like someone has swapped out the original 5 speed - you can get LSD for these as well.

[@waynethomas1243]

This is going to be a fun build.

[@stevekilsby3997]

Mallory performance for your dyno and Matt Armstrong next door...possible collab

[@tubedarren]

Ahhhh mate the Lupo GTI is a sick car! I want one now!!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud, understated little cars!

[@garycrofts1421]

If the leccy window issue is like a Polo 6N2.... it'll probably be broken wire(s) in the trunking betwixt door and 'a' post

[@DanChambersDAC]

ooh, thank you. Great shout. I will take a look there.

[@garycrofts1421]

@@DanChambersDAC while waiting for that new switch, you can test the window by swapping the switches and use passenger door switch.

[@daylesmith9293]

Get well soon

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you.

[@tyronedean1812]

Nice to see a Lupo making a surface 🥰

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cool little car.

[@barryjones6214]

Looks good be a riot on track u really need to clean the smeg off the back of the indicator stalk 😂 be a good whip followed decimal tenths was a good track build and defo wouldn’t waste the penny’s on k brace funds could be spent on mods that do something

[@theimaginarygarage]

Who doesn’t love a Lupo! 😍

[@DanChambersDAC]

So cool!

[@T8RTU]

A brilliant little car and lots of fun even in standard mode… a potential pocket rocket with only minor work, what’s not to love about this project? Great choice 😎👍 … but seriously, take care of yourself and maybe take some more ‘me time’ with all the work you are doing with house as well. ✅✅✅✅✅

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud, so so much fun as it is! Can't wait to get stuck into it. Yeah I need to start having time off but I can't sit still!

[@T8RTU]

@@DanChambersDAC that is just you to a T mate! Sooo much energy ✊

[@filipwennergren2712]

Love that Lupo!!!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud

[@richardpalmer4936]

What do you think the issue would be with the 6th gear?

[@mrkthmn]

I laughed a bit at hearing you say you cant stand tint. I personally really like it but I also live in a place where you almost literally *have* to have it. And I'm using literally correctly. It gets so hot where I live that without tint and a working a/c you can in fact die in your car. So, it's just funny to hear the thoughts of someone from such different circumstances (not liking it and not *needing* it).

[@DanChambersDAC]

If it was needed I could deal with it but it is definitely not warm enough to need it here 😂

[@reddave8628]

What wheels are they. Cool little project 😎

[@DanChambersDAC]

They are Cades Jadis dude. Thank you, I can’t wait to get out and drive it!

[@sonsrc1326]

Mate I had the same thing about 5 months ago its not nice but got better took 5 weeks to go back to normal

[@1commencal1]

For a dyno day give Gordon at Street racers a call. Top bloke and very knowledgeable.

[@ryangabb743]

Have you considered wrapping it? Could make for some good DIY content.

[@DanChambersDAC]

I have considered it but I really don't like wrapped cars. You can always tell they are wrapped. Would rather paint it.

[@markusgutknecht8216]

👍 👍

[@johnrowell942]

Nice buy mini GTI

[@DanChambersDAC]

👌

[@tecdesigns8183]

Great smiles per miles car. Always wanted one but just too small for me the wife and dogs.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Yeah you can't get a lot in them!

[@steverotherham5672]

Like the lupo 👍👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you!

[@dazlee]

This is gonna be epic

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you!

[@Leuendan]

which wheels are these?

[@GarethL2008]

If you think I’m gonna sit here and watch someone do up and mk2 golf van with a beetle chassis and a vw Lupo then you your very much mistaken. I’m gonna stand way to excited !!!!

[@DanChambersDAC]

😂 Thank you Gareth! I can't wait to properly get into both of these projects now!

[@joeschumacher4884]

I'm sure I saw this one going for £4000 the other month! Put the 1.8t bam in it

[@aptugaapgamer1456]

How much for the wheels?

[@georgel3657]

Where is this accent from? I really like it, it's the same as Colin Furz

[@RoissyAngel]

Take it easy and rest so that you get well. Do you think the jabs caused the BP? How many jabs did you get? There seems to be way too many previously healthy people getting BP after being jabbed. Take care of yourself.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Feeling much better after I slept all of last weekend! I haven't had any jabs.

[@RoissyAngel]

@@DanChambersDAC This is really good news to hear. I am glad that you are feeling better. A few friends on another forum were concerned for you. We were also concerned that you were ill from the jabs as, sadly, a growing number of people are. Keep well 🙂

[@mattdilley702]

Dyno days in Nuneaton

[@kenmcleod8618]

Never heard of that car!

[@km6832]

Wheels look cool tbh

[@DanChambersDAC]

Wanna buy them?!

[@km6832]

@@DanChambersDAC dont live in the UK

[@chrisconnolly5173]

Had one myself for years. Unbelievable cars. Jealous.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud, Can't wait to actually drive it properly!

[@fernandonanando8438]

Is PERFECT lupo GTI

[@DanChambersDAC]

👊

[@jr2k988]

I'll give you a fiver for them wheels 🤣

[@DanChambersDAC]

😂

[@jasonbarron9585]

Sounds to me like you should have stuck with the original engine in the Mk1 and it would have been exactly what you like about the Lupo.......

[@usrnmeunknwn8691]

He paints one old golf and suddenly he's a master painter judging somebody else's DIY paintjob. Just joking mate. Looking forward to it.

[@ZER0value]

Mine would’ve been cheaper! 😂 If you need anything lmk- I’m breaking it now as no one would pay me the £2500 I wanted!

[@DanChambersDAC]

This the matt one that was on eBay?

[@ZER0value]

@@DanChambersDAC No mate, I have a Flash Red one :)

[@peterclayton4385]

@@ZER0value I need stuff! What’s your ebay account and I’ll msg you.

[@Rs500ybd]

R Motor in the lupo .

[@DanChambersDAC]

😂 may be a little too much power

[@Rs500ybd]

@@DanChambersDAC trying to keep it straight 💯

[@johngresty758]

Crying out for throttle boddies

[@DanChambersDAC]

Now that would be sick!

[@user-io3vx5zm7s]

is it a secret what you got for the golf?

[@DanChambersDAC]

not a secret but not public 😂

[@KevMk3]

I had bels 4 years ago still have difficulty talking at times and a twitch it’s horrible I couldn’t move my face at all one side hopefully it’s gone soon

[@ryanbertram3861]

Remember to buy gti emblems

[@DanChambersDAC]

on the list.

[@Mrtom40]

You should wrap it and put your logo all over it and you sponsors

[@DanChambersDAC]

Did think this.. Could be cool.

[@Mrtom40]

@@DanChambersDAC good learning video to

[@Mrtom40]

@@DanChambersDAC oh oh Matt green with black or white logos