Let's hear a little bit about the driver - What's your name and where are you from?
Name is Jade and I'm from Rugby in Warwickshire, England.
What got you into modifying cars and what kept you in it? First Car or First Mod/Wrenching job?
I got into cars from my dad from a very young age. Going to Santa pod and other racing event's in the UK. When seeing the cars on show I used to say, I will have a car like that one day. And here we are my Show Lupo.
My partner now keeps me going and motivated in the modified car world. Helping me and pushing me to do things.
My first car was a MK2F Polo coupe. I absolutely loved this little car. I learnt so much having it from changing the ignition coil to being shown how to change spare wheel if I got a flat.
Tell us about your ride, what is it? Feel free to tell us about any current or previous cars/vehicles if you feel it is relevant!
I currently drive a VW Lupo 1999. It has been a project for me as I've always loved the Lupo. Originally bought it when it was blue from the previous owner. I had this vision from the start to restore it to its factory colour white. After 1year I had enough to get it painted by Josh at JB Paints did a full strip down and got it painted Ford frozen white. I also found a airlift kit second hand and put it on air ride between myself and my other half.
Everything that needs doing I try and so myself. This is my 3rd Lupo and to say I'm obsessed is an understatement.
I also drive a MK2 Leon PD170 as my daily.
Exterior Mods?
Exterior is where I've added my own touches from the lace roof to the shadow blue pearl in the paint. Wheels have had a massive impact on how this car looks and sits. With 15" Oz turbos relipped with 2" SSR lips and hardware. Wrapped in 165/45 Nankang tyres.
Interior Mods?
A class front seats, rec trimmed in GTI tartan. Flocked dash. Lupo GTI clocks. Full Lupo GTI black headliner. A massive vibe audio build with 2x 12" black death suns, done on the drive way between myself and my other half. Door cards with 3x 6" vibe speakers and tweeter.
Anything special under the hood?
Just a 1.0L engine from factory which is only on 121k.
What are some things you've done to your car that others might not notice?
Some things people might not notice is that I've changed the dash to adapt to double cup holders and buttons to make the audio and lights work.
Anything else you'd like to add?
This car has also won some amazing awards at shows at Santa Pod and VW festival and a few others.
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