Checkered Roof, yay or nay (PICS)

1. vtr_immy Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2009 london Posts: 322 wicked red furio 2000

   #1 14th August 2009, 10:02

   Just done this to my roof, what are your opinons im not sure if it looks allright.
   Also any other advice would be helpfull Cheers
   
   Just couldnt resist
   
2. user_36309 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2009 County Durham Posts: 372 Vauxhall Astra twintop 1.9cdti design

   #2 14th August 2009, 10:03

   was going to say nay but when i have seen the picture i actually quite like it . . . wheels look good too
3. Claireeyy Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Aberdeenshire Posts: 2059 Clio Sport

   #3 14th August 2009, 10:05

   i like it. looks decent!
4. machevelli7777 Established Member Joined: Jan 2007 Little Wymondley Posts: 1063 VTR MK1 (SOLD)

   #4 14th August 2009, 10:06

   Like the petrol cap, was going to get mine done aswell as the mirrors, think i should get it done!
5. gavbey Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 perth Posts: 811 cammed saxo vts

   #5 14th August 2009, 11:02

   lol its different, i like it
6. user_33528 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Huddersfield Posts: 412 C2 vts hdi

   #6 14th August 2009, 11:06

   Looks great mate
7. VTR_Craig Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Lincoln/Newark Posts: 2673 Mercedes C220, Scooby, Saxo VTS

   #7 14th August 2009, 11:07

   i think it looks good and works well with the black/red theme of the car.
8. user_35312 Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Coventry CV6 Posts: 2477 Slowda Octavia vRS SOLD - Cam'd Chip'd VTR

   #8 14th August 2009, 11:07

   Ye man! something a bit different.. loves it, filler cap looks mint too
9. user_28436 Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Shropshire Posts: 1786

   #9 14th August 2009, 11:36

   Love it fuel cap looks the dogs aswel lol
10. Whiskerzz Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 San Jose, California! Posts: 1478 Now living in the USA 04 Ford Focus SVT

    #10 14th August 2009, 14:55

    well done matey looks mint
    
    how much did the vinyl cost ye though?
11. Danr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Charming man Posts: 15880 Charming car

    #11 14th August 2009, 14:55

    baaaaaaaaa. baaaaaaaa.....
    
    Sorry i saw a sheep.
12. hellovts Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 756

    #12 14th August 2009, 14:58

    waste ov money lol
13. SmuJ Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Essex Posts: 300 Black Saxo VTS

    #13 14th August 2009, 15:19

    IMO Nay.
14. jack123 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 bristol Posts: 3385 1.1 desire and a saxo furio!

    #14 14th August 2009, 15:38

    did u do it or did u get some else to do it mate?
15. Stissy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Derby Posts: 4508 Nikes

    #15 14th August 2009, 16:28

    keep it, looks good
16. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

    #16 14th August 2009, 17:05

    usually i say nay, but goes well with the fuel cap
    
    leather seats i see?
17. user_24390 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2008 North Wales Posts: 5576 Fabia VRS PD130/ VTR Mk2

    #17 14th August 2009, 18:00

    not a fan of the petrol cap but the roof looks nice though!
18. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

    #18 14th August 2009, 18:14

    filler cap looks nutz mate! i love it!
    
    the roof looks sweet imo... is it vynle or paint?
19. benJee_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2008 Cowbit, LINCS Posts: 2688 Audi S3

    #19 14th August 2009, 18:15

    i like it i like the matt effect too. Goes with the grille
20. CraigLovelock Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 Soton - Hedge End Posts: 3143 TT 225, Charged Eunos

    #20 14th August 2009, 18:17

    i like it too.
    
    do mirror caps awell
21. Lewis1600 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2009 Los Anglesey Posts: 3416 Ibiza Sport TDI / MK1 VTS

    #21 14th August 2009, 18:23

    Looks good bud!
    
    ive been thinking of doing it for a while... white and black.. i think the white would go well with my wheels....
    
    Paint or vinyl ?? And the petrol cap looks good aswell...
22. user_31637 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Isle of Man Posts: 9844 92 Eunos

    #22 14th August 2009, 18:47

    looks good! i like it!
23. vtr_immy Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2009 london Posts: 322 wicked red furio 2000

    #23 15th August 2009, 11:30

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Whiskerzz well done matey looks mint how much did the vinyl cost ye though?

    Got the roll from b&q was £5 but the end was damaged so £3 only used about 1/3 of the roll.
24. vtr_immy Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2009 london Posts: 322 wicked red furio 2000

    #24 15th August 2009, 11:32

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jack123 did u do it or did u get some else to do it mate?

    Done it myself, all at the cost of £3
25. vtr_immy Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2009 london Posts: 322 wicked red furio 2000

    #25 15th August 2009, 11:37

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by LSOfreak usually i say nay, but goes well with the fuel cap leather seats i see?

    A detailed eye, yes its an retrimmed vts interior.
26. sliderz Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2007 warrington Posts: 722 saxo vts turbo

    #26 15th August 2009, 11:38

    least you dont do what everyone else dose and as long as you like it its ok
27. vtr_immy Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2009 london Posts: 322 wicked red furio 2000

    #27 15th August 2009, 11:43

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Lewis1600 Looks good bud! ive been thinking of doing it for a while... white and black.. i think the white would go well with my wheels.... Paint or vinyl ?? And the petrol cap looks good aswell...

    Yeh, its vinyl. When washing it really stays stuck on. I wouldnt paint it on as i can just peel them off with no hassle, if need be.
28. VTR-GAZzA Established Member Joined: Aug 2009 Nantwich Cheshire Posts: 1747 Imperial blue mk5 Fiesta ZS

    #28 16th August 2009, 00:54

    looks good its summit different didnt think id like it but sein the pics it suits the car
29. smith92 Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2009 South Wales - Bridgend Posts: 314 posi furio

    #29 16th August 2009, 01:25

    looks nice mate! what measurements did you use to cut the squares ?
30. jono_saxo Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Sheffield Posts: 223 Saxo Furio MK2 1.4

    #30 16th August 2009, 18:13

    looks mint how much that set u back if u dont mind me asking
31. vtr_immy Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2009 london Posts: 322 wicked red furio 2000

    #31 17th August 2009, 00:27

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by smith92 looks nice mate! what measurements did you use to cut the squares ?

    Squares were 170x170mm however i would do them 5mm extra if i were to do it again, thanks mate
32. vtr_immy Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2009 london Posts: 322 wicked red furio 2000

    #32 17th August 2009, 00:29

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jono_saxo looks mint how much that set u back if u dont mind me asking

    Got the roll for £3 from b&q, was £5 but i got it discounted, oh and a mornings man hours .
33. Citsport Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Newcastle Posts: 396 Diablo Red 106 GTi

    #33 17th August 2009, 00:41

    Looks awesome mate, here's one of my old Saxo and my current 106.
    
    Yours looks better than both though..
    
    
    
34. vtr_immy Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2009 london Posts: 322 wicked red furio 2000

    #34 17th August 2009, 10:28

    I much prefer you bonnet, its hott Did you do it yourself or pay someone, would you mind me asking how much? lol