Standard VTR Alloys, Painted.

1. BazzaC Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Swindon Posts: 671 Black Citroen Saxo VTr

   #1 12th January 2009, 13:14

   To be honest, at the moment im skint....lol
   
   Ive noticed a few saxo's with standard VTR alloys but just painted.
   
   1, Is this going to look any good (As i dont want to waste time and money doing it and it will suck...)
   
   2, How the bleeding hell do you go about it, and how much will it cost?
   
   Oh and another question....
   
   Lower my VTR by 35mm or 60mm?
   
   
   Thanks for the help.
2. one_nation04 Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Watford Posts: 1636 2001 VTR ... silver S

   #2 12th January 2009, 13:47

   lower by 60mm mate!! paint alloys are a piece of piss mate, sand right down to the metal, (can fill any kurbing if you want tthem looking near perfect) few coats of primer, slight sanding inbetween coats, 3-4 coats of chosen colour then couple of coats of laquer, leave to dry, job done!
3. dispin Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Phoenix Arizona Posts: 767 Lexus IS300

   #3 12th January 2009, 15:04

   http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87427
4. BazzaC Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Swindon Posts: 671 Black Citroen Saxo VTr

   #4 12th January 2009, 15:24

   But with the 60mm, wouldnt I need to replace more than just the springs?
5. sax_o_milley Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 oldham lad now in billingham Posts: 1349 white mk1 vtr

   #5 12th January 2009, 15:42

   if you want them black mate go to pound land under coat & gloss black paint,dont be put off thinking its crappy poundland,it looks ok when done
6. dispin Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Phoenix Arizona Posts: 767 Lexus IS300

   #6 12th January 2009, 15:43

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by BazzaC But with the 60mm, wouldnt I need to replace more than just the springs?

   No, just need the springs fitted and torsion bar adjusted
7. BazzaC Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Swindon Posts: 671 Black Citroen Saxo VTr

   #7 12th January 2009, 16:01

   nice, cheers for the help
8. davidharvey Established Member Joined: Aug 2008 Mull of Kintyre Posts: 1496 Saxo VTR. Pug 407. trabant...seriously VW T25

   #8 12th January 2009, 16:24

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by BazzaC Lower my VTR by 35mm or 60mm?

   35 for handling 60 for looks apparently. I will probably do mine 35 or 40 when I do it, I dont like too low personally
9. J-Reid Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 2036

   #9 12th January 2009, 16:34

   down 40 sprayed VTR's
   
   
10. dispin Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Phoenix Arizona Posts: 767 Lexus IS300

    #10 12th January 2009, 17:05

    That doesn't look like 40mm
11. J-Reid Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 2036

    #11 12th January 2009, 17:11

    it is mate. bought n fitted the spring myself.. ( with help from "Nig" before he buts in lol )
    im on a slope on the pic if it makes a diff..
12. gjs Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 227

    #12 12th January 2009, 18:20

    what springs did ya buy mate?
13. BazzaC Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Swindon Posts: 671 Black Citroen Saxo VTr

    #13 12th January 2009, 18:35

    havent bought any as yet...just looking into getting it done and would like so opinions as to how far to lower.
14. dispin Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Phoenix Arizona Posts: 767 Lexus IS300

    #14 12th January 2009, 18:58

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by BazzaC havent bought any as yet...just looking into getting it done and would like so opinions as to how far to lower.

    This should give you an idea
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=141903
15. BazzaC Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Swindon Posts: 671 Black Citroen Saxo VTr

    #15 13th January 2009, 10:11

    thx a lot mate