VT* Panels not flush.

1. user_27121 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 5204

   #1 24th June 2009, 23:00

   My girlfriend's just bought a Mk1 VTR. The engine is immaculate, unfortunately the bodywork needs some TLC. On of the main things I noticed is the wheel arches don't seem to be 100% flush, and the front drivers side doesn't line up perfectly with the front bumper. (it's a standard vtr bodykit).
   
   I think some of the clips may be broken/missing so will replace them. Are there any other things that might cause this? Also, how do oyu remove the panels to replace the clips?
2. user_26373 Established Member Joined: Aug 2008 Lancaster Posts: 1532 JP4 AX

   #2 24th June 2009, 23:13

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by PSPDan Also, how do oyu remove the panels to replace the clips?

   Pull them
3. user_27121 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 5204

   #3 24th June 2009, 23:16

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Saamuell Pull them

   I love French build quality
4. danny_b92 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2009 warrington Posts: 113 mk 1 saxo,amazon green 3 stud alloys baby :)

   #4 26th June 2009, 22:45

   thats what i was gna say make em fit lol
5. Hodgins91 Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 South Wales Posts: 1051 '52 Saxo VTS

   #5 27th June 2009, 00:46

   my mk2 vts is the same, shite citroen lol just something im going to have to put up with
6. bibbles L-plater Joined: May 2010 Posts: 60

   #6 17th August 2010, 14:03

   so to remove a VTR body kit you literally just PULL IT OFF? i tried this with mine cos my bumper strips have sap or some shit on them which doesnt come off nicely so ima remove them (unfortunately they are attached to all the side skirts) so while i have it off, ima spray all the bottom too. while i was pulling away, i noticed a few clips snap, some just come out, i noticed some stupid sticky shit that looks melted on, and some metal shit clamped into the body work. they need to come off now as iv done a right number on the body kit lol
7. MunkyBoy Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Maldon Posts: 2033 1. MK2 Chalked VT'd 1.1 2. MK1 VTS

   #7 17th August 2010, 14:16

   Depending on which bit, there are a few bolts aswell!
   
   Back bumper has 6 bolts, two on top, two in wheel arches and two underneath.
   From bumper has a few bolts, wheel arch, join to the slam panel and another place if i remember.
   
   The side panels literally pull off, as do the arches I think?
   
   Rear arches I think have one bolt that goes through into the back bumper?
8. bibbles L-plater Joined: May 2010 Posts: 60

   #8 17th August 2010, 21:25

   so this bolt, how do i get it out? sure i just nearly dinted the plastic tryin to rip it off in the dark! all the clips are off the back Passenger side rear arch, but theres something that i cant rip so im guessing is a bolt. please dont tel me i have to take out the black plastic shit on the back seats "door" do i? what a cvnt on that would be. oh, and im doing a guide on this as i aint find one this whole time. thanks bud x
9. user_39025 Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Arbroath Posts: 749 Golf Gti 1.8 20v T

   #9 18th August 2010, 20:38

   on my mk1 the vt kit on the door has a screw on it to which i undid from inside the car about half way up the door but be careful i pulled them off and some of the actual metal bits the plastic clips sit in came off as well so have some tiger seal ready