Trevorb33’s Citigo Vrs 148Bhp (Up gti Conversion)

[TrevorB33]

I’ve got lots of information I’ll try not to ramble too much,

long term this is going to be a citigo with full up gti kit, engine, 6speed box, brakes, suspension etc. 
Ive wanted to make one for a few years and up gti prices are very strong so not hugely viable, however I’ve had a right result and purchased a 68plate cat b up gti with 18k on clock and no intrusion into engine bay  ,

 

some pics of the citigo when I brought her a couple of months back

 

62plate se spec

with 72k on clock,

lovely eBay wheel trims 😂

Edited 14 August, 2023 by TrevorB33

[TrevorB33]

Updated the exterior with Monte Carlo 15” alloys which will hopefully clear gti brakes,

Black mirrors 

Monte Carlo grill

black superskoda Skoda badges front and rear

[TrevorB33]

Inside I’ve insulated pretty much everywhere although will add some more foam under carpet when all interior comes out again, added a rcd 215dab retrofit, front feelart speakers and a pillar tweeters added with gloss black up trims and Octavia mk3 vrs steering wheel and Audi TT front leathers.

Rear will have a stern performance rear seat delete with brace and netting it’s on order

 

 

[AnnoyingPentium]

Following this with great interest. Looking smashing so far.

[TrevorB33]

Also added under bonnet insulation that comes on the e-up, I love also since drilled the other two holes that the citigo bonnet doesn’t have and fitted the other two clips

Edited 20 November, 2021 by TrevorB33

[TrevorB33]

Some more pictures of the seats, I’ve made them plug and play with airbag connectors, the passenger occupancy sensor was swapped over to inside the TT base, and seat belt buckles also fitted from the citigo seats.

the TT mk1 seats i have fit before into a mk1 Fabia so remembered they were thinner then the usual late vag fitment. 
I will get them retrimmed at some point but we’re a bargain for £80 

Edited 20 November, 2021 by TrevorB33

[mdk1]

Looking good so far.

 

[TrevorB33]

Cheers all, should be a big update next week weds as I’m getting the up gti doner, plans are to swap  bits over but to keep her running as is over winter then early next year I’ll be swapping the engine box wiring etc

[P3P5I]

I absolutely love the idea with the seats swap. This is something I was considering myself.

 

I will keep an eye on this thread as it may come up with some great ideas 😀

[TrevorB33]

Today was the day for stripping the doner cat b I purchased 

 

All in all very pleased the rad pack was unfortunately bent and beyond saving but engine and box look good, I just need one driveshaft at some point 

To this 

[KenONeill]

If I might offer a hint, keep the Up! shell and wiring until you've got the motor running in the CityGone...

[TrevorB33]

8 hours ago, KenONeill said:

If I might offer a hint, keep the Up! shell and wiring until you've got the motor running in the CityGone...

Couldn’t keep the shell as it’s a cat b had to be scrapped.

I’ve got the complete wiring loom front to back  

[SimonJ]

Was planning to do the same with my 63 plate Elegance but was let down at the last minute by an eBay seller. Will be following your build with interest.

 

Will you be selling the GTi seats?  If you are I could be interested in them.

[TrevorB33]

6 hours ago, SimonJ said:

Was planning to do the same with my 63 plate Elegance but was let down at the last minute by an eBay seller. Will be following your build with interest.

 

Will you be selling the GTi seats?  If you are I could be interested in them.

Yes for sale I’ll pm

[TrevorB33]

Sneak peek at stern performance rear seat delete kit

[TrevorB33]

Stern performance rear seat delete kit fitted 

[TrevorB33]

Brought myself some Christmas pressies,

 

some bilstein b12 shocks and Eibach springs combo, and some forge goodies for the engine,

going to see if I get a chance to do the suspension soon if the weather stays mild, and if the gti brakes clear the alloys 

Edited 16 December, 2021 by TrevorB33

[SimonJ]

Hoping the gti brakes will clear the 15" Aurigas on my Elegance.

[TrevorB33]

2 hours ago, SimonJ said:

Hoping the gti brakes will clear the 15" Aurigas on my Elegance.

Are you fitting gti brakes too? 

[SimonJ]

Was thinking about it but I can't find anything online to confirm if they are in fact bigger than the standard Citigo brakes.  Have you compared your gti brakes with the standard ones? Would be interested to know one way or another.

[TrevorB33]

3 minutes ago, SimonJ said:

Was thinking about it but I can't find anything online to confirm if they are in fact bigger than the standard Citigo brakes.  Have you compared your gti brakes with the standard ones? Would be interested to know one way or another.

Yes gti are 288mm standard are 256mm with integral carriers so can’t go bigger without the hubs. There’s a company on eBay that sells all the bits for conversion 

[TrevorB33]

I finally got my rear wiper delete on after not having it on there since I’ve had the car,

the rears going to change abit more eventually with a gti rear bumper and then facelift citigo rear lights. I debadged the rear a while back with the gloss black Skoda badges added 

[AnnoyingPentium]

Looking swell, Trev.

[SimonJ]

Do you intend to fit the GTi door mirrors to the Citigo?

[TrevorB33]

2 hours ago, SimonJ said:

Do you intend to fit the GTi door mirrors to the Citigo?

I am yes I’m just going to have to get some facelift vw up front wings to delete the side repeaters, as I’d be gaining the mirror indicators