smoothing

1. mufcdouble Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 dudley Posts: 1593 saxo vtr mk1

   #1 22nd December 2008, 21:01

   hi was just wondering if not having number plate lights would fail mot as im thinking of de locking boot and having it all smoothed and have a boot popper installed and dont know if ill be able to put lights back in
2. user_23598 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Bradford Posts: 523 5 Door! Saxo 1.1

   #2 22nd December 2008, 21:04

   fail you have to have number plate lights or people eg police cannot read your plate at night
3. mufcdouble Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 dudley Posts: 1593 saxo vtr mk1

   #3 22nd December 2008, 22:47

   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/saxo-boot-pane...1%7C240%3A1318
   
   is it worth getting 1 of these,can anyone tell whether its for mk1 or mk2 or doesnt it matter,saves me doing all the work and probably fooking it up
4. NICK2506 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 Surrey Posts: 6424 Black '03 Mk2 VTS

   #4 22nd December 2008, 22:53

   no
   
   they are crap iirc
   
   best bet is to weld a panel over the number plate recess, then fill round it, sand, fill, sand etc.
   
   Ive heard those plates cant be joined on very well and can come lose/joints crack and fall off, also wouldnt it make your boot shape different as your adding an extra layer of metal on!?
   
   Its rele not worth the effort and money of smoothing your boot. it doesnt even look that good imo

   2 users thanked this post: djrem, mufcdouble
5. mufcdouble Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 dudley Posts: 1593 saxo vtr mk1

   #5 22nd December 2008, 22:59

   cheers just its gonna be my 1st time at smoothing,a friend knows how to do it so if i fook up ill get him to carry on
6. NICK2506 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 Surrey Posts: 6424 Black '03 Mk2 VTS

   #6 22nd December 2008, 23:16

   not something i would want to try without any experience
7. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #7 22nd December 2008, 23:39

   smoothed boot look awesome imo. do it the proper way of welding a plate as its more expensive than fibreglass boot panel but in the long run its cheaper as the fibreglass boot covers often crack and sag so u would have to re do it
   
   u need rear number plate lights also. look on ebay for number plate light bolts
8. mufcdouble Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 dudley Posts: 1593 saxo vtr mk1

   #8 23rd December 2008, 21:06

   is there any how to guides on doin this
9. WilsonWC Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Jarrow Posts: 105 posi 1.4 West Coast

   #9 11th January 2009, 22:47

   I think you're taking a massive risk doing it yourself, theres always the risk of the panel sinking if its not done right.
   
   But god look dude it will look sweet if it works out.
10. Anthony Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Cornwall Posts: 1594 Mk 1 Red VTR

    #10 11th January 2009, 22:52

    Keep the number plate recess and just remove the badges and smooth the holes?
11. Sandxo Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2008 Downend-Bristol Posts: 173 Yammy Aerox 100 1.25 '99 Ford Fiesta 1.4 '00 C

    #11 11th January 2009, 23:16

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ant809099 Keep the number plate recess and just remove the badges and smooth the holes?

    yeah you shuld just remover badges the boot panel makes a bit chavvyy look imo. but go for wat you want mate dont make anyone on here stop you
12. blackvtr08 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 188

    #12 12th January 2009, 00:52

    use fibreglass filler if your going to weld a plate on as this wont sink as much as normal body filler and it resists moisture alot more so isnt as prone to rust as alot of smooth panel jobs do
13. user_29030 Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Exeter Posts: 870 mk1 Silver VTR

    #13 12th January 2009, 08:47

    or get a bodyshop to smooth it over then get them to make a 106 gti rear bumper on to the bottom that has Number plate space and lights for it.
14. turnip Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Wednezbury=] Posts: 603 1.4 Furio

    #14 12th January 2009, 09:43

    Get some LED number plate bolts like Rodzd126 pointed out. Try your local bike spares for them and make sure they are the ones that point the light sideways and not directly out the top of the fitting
15. Saxo_theedge Established Member Joined: Jul 2008 cheshire Posts: 1314

    #15 12th January 2009, 10:14

    What about removing the plastic handle bit with the lock on and welding a piece of metal so its flush with the boot? That way you keep your lights.
16. djrem Saxperience Addict Joined: Feb 2007 Ramsden Bellhouse (Billericay) Posts: 12826 Various.

    #16 12th January 2009, 10:21

    This is strictly a bodyshop modification.
    £150+
    
    You need to relocate the number plate to your bumper.
    Use a 106 bumper to achieve this.
17. D8N_LL Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Newport, Gwent Posts: 1906 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sport

    #17 12th January 2009, 11:19

    btw, saxo mk1 and 2 have same tailgates
18. djflipsaxo Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2005 Poole United Kingdom (England) Posts: 6410 Vts, Vtr, Furio..

    #18 12th January 2009, 11:23

    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=196210
    
    never had and trouble with mine
19. VTS_86 Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 Bournemouth Posts: 1546 Saxo VTR mk2

    #19 12th January 2009, 11:26

    I had mine done. Got a panel welded in and a number plate recess molded into the rear bumper as it looks crap just stuck on.
    
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...=174132&page=3
20. user_29602 Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2008 Bristol Posts: 306

    #20 12th January 2009, 11:53

    i would personally weld a metal plate ect - not the cheap fiberglass cover way - and have a 106 number plate recess moulded into my rear bumper. looks great imo
21. VTS_86 Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 Bournemouth Posts: 1546 Saxo VTR mk2

    #21 12th January 2009, 12:08

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by M8RCU5 i would personally weld a metal plate ect - not the cheap fiberglass cover way - and have a 106 number plate recess moulded into my rear bumper. looks great imo

    I thought about the 106 recess but the Laguna one followed the shape of the Dimma rear bumper better.