What Mods can I give my VTR that look ACE - but wont break the bank?

1. Silvan86 L-plater Joined: May 2009 Southampton Posts: 36 Citroen Savo VTR

   #1 27th December 2009, 22:28

   Ive had my VTR (Mk 1) for 6 months now... Tried to modify it, but am on a REALLY tight budget..
   
   Heres what Ive got so far... ( Will try and get some photos on here soon )
   
   Black Rear Lexus Lights ( My VTR is Black, so I think they look nice )
   Mesh Grill ( Crap DIY attempt TBH, but looks OK from distance )
   Backbox ( Big, but doesnt sound all that... )
   Tinted Rear Windscreen ( Already done when I brought car )
   
   And thats it. What other mods can I get that are cheap and effective?? Id love to get it lowered, but cant afford that...
   
   Cheers
2. davidandrews5343 Established Member Joined: May 2008 Basingstoke Posts: 1680 Subaru Impreza Newage WRX

   #2 27th December 2009, 22:31

   lets see a pic of your car, i may have spotted you around soton
3. TipTopTom Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Honiton Posts: 600 1998 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #3 27th December 2009, 22:35

   I cant stand lexus lights. Very chavvy. People in here tend to prefer smoked.
   
   Slam it! I know it's, not cheap, but well worth the save.
   
   I dropped mine (too far IMO) whacked some 16 inches on it. tinted the rear lights. Got a body kit. Got some 106 leathers from a scrappy. Then went for the grills. Then put in a 3rd brake light.
   
   Finally, the 6x9's in she shelf, new head unit, and front speakers. I'd suggest doing this now if you're low on cash. Will make driving long distances way more bearable for you.
4. davidandrews5343 Established Member Joined: May 2008 Basingstoke Posts: 1680 Subaru Impreza Newage WRX

   #4 27th December 2009, 22:39

   if you want good audio dont go for 6x9's, i had them in my previous cars and comps really are so much better, you just dont get the distortion
5. TipTopTom Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Honiton Posts: 600 1998 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #5 27th December 2009, 22:42

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by davidandrews5343 if you want good audio dont go for 6x9's, i had them in my previous cars and comps really are so much better, you just dont get the distortion

   He asked for something that looks good
   
   cant beat 6x9's in the parcen shelf
6. Silvan86 L-plater Joined: May 2009 Southampton Posts: 36 Citroen Savo VTR

   #6 27th December 2009, 22:43

   Cheers guys
   
   Just a couple of things - I hope to get some photos of my car on here soon. I already have a 3rd brake light - didnt realise that was a mod though, I thought it was standard. And - gonna sound really dumb here - what do you guys mean by 'slam it'??
7. TipTopTom Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Honiton Posts: 600 1998 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #7 27th December 2009, 22:47

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Silvan86 Cheers guys Just a couple of things - I hope to get some photos of my car on here soon. I already have a 3rd brake light - didnt realise that was a mod though, I thought it was standard. And - gonna sound really dumb here - what do you guys mean by 'slam it'??

   Get it lowered. Not stupid at all. Took me a while to find that out. Wasn't brave enough to ask
   
   Sorry, that was meant to be 3rd brake light cover. Says "saxo" on it. Sad i know..
8. GoochyBoy Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Lichfield Posts: 1744 Black Saxo VTR MK2

   #8 27th December 2009, 22:49

   lower it.
   Get pics mate
9. mickyfinn Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 high wycombe Posts: 1078 mk2 silver saxo vtr 1.6 silver mk2 vts and now A

   #9 27th December 2009, 22:50

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Silvan86 Cheers guys Just a couple of things - I hope to get some photos of my car on here soon. I already have a 3rd brake light - didnt realise that was a mod though, I thought it was standard. And - gonna sound really dumb here - what do you guys mean by 'slam it'??

   getting it lowered lol
   
   to be honest cheap mods aint really easy to find if you want affective you gotta spend money to get it looking good
10. Silvan86 L-plater Joined: May 2009 Southampton Posts: 36 Citroen Savo VTR

    #10 27th December 2009, 22:56

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by TipTopTom Get it lowered. Not stupid at all. Took me a while to find that out. Wasn't brave enough to ask Sorry, that was meant to be 3rd brake light cover. Says "saxo" on it. Sad i know..

    Ah rite cool. Thanks mate. I would love to get it lowered, but will have to save up for a bit first. Looks really good lowered, and am I right in saying that it improves handling somehow??
    
    And Ive just had a look at brake light covers on eBay - nice!! You can even get personalised ones!!
11. mickyfinn Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 high wycombe Posts: 1078 mk2 silver saxo vtr 1.6 silver mk2 vts and now A

    #11 27th December 2009, 22:58

    i painted my third brake light cover 2 days ogo says vtr it looks wicked lol
12. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

    #12 27th December 2009, 23:04

    Ultra II halo lights ftw!
    
13. Silvan86 L-plater Joined: May 2009 Southampton Posts: 36 Citroen Savo VTR

    #13 27th December 2009, 23:09

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tonto_VTR Ultra II halo lights ftw!

    Firstly - as cool as they are, I have a Mk 1, and secondly, waaaaaaay too expensive...
14. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

    #14 27th December 2009, 23:12

    you can get them for mark ones!
    still look awesome!
    
    
    you can pick them up for a fair price 2nd hand
    what kind of budget you looking to spend then?
15. ltp22 Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Lincolnshire Posts: 323 207 GT, RVF 400 NC35

    #15 27th December 2009, 23:21

    I have got a black vtr and have sprayed rear citroen and saxo badges black. Black on black looks good IMO, its also a cheap modification. Pressed plates look pretty sweet on them too
16. Silvan86 L-plater Joined: May 2009 Southampton Posts: 36 Citroen Savo VTR

    #16 27th December 2009, 23:25

    Pressed plates???
17. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

    #17 27th December 2009, 23:37

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Silvan86 Pressed plates???

    wont brake the bank...till the old bill bends you over and takes your money.
18. ltp22 Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Lincolnshire Posts: 323 207 GT, RVF 400 NC35

    #18 27th December 2009, 23:40

    Yeah, basically instead of having you standard plastic number plates, you can get the metal pressed plates. They give the car a bit more detail and really suit the saxo IMO
    
    http://media.photobucket.com/image/p...n/DSC00087.jpg
19. Azza-VTR Established Member Joined: Aug 2009 Mansfield Posts: 1041 2003 Saxo VTR, 1997 MGF 1.8i, 2001 MGF Trophy 160

    #19 28th December 2009, 00:32

    I agree - I love black lexus lights on a black saxo - thats why I have some on my motor - if your looking for cheap mods then go for stuff like spraying alloy wheels, paint calipers, T-cut or spray the rear badges
    However if you can afford more expensive things then I recommend Halo lights, lowering, tint other windows, exhaust, airfilter etc.
20. user_31637 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Isle of Man Posts: 9844 92 Eunos

    #20 28th December 2009, 01:19

    i'm in the same situation of lacking in ££. I am doing things like spraying my calipers, making my rear badges black, going to do my alloys white this week i think, and (my most recent, finished tonight) Spraying the front bumper
    
    
    will get better pictures tomorrow. the white round the edges is glue from the masking tape!
    
    Also things like tinting side lights etc! just small subtle stuff you can do yourself!
    
    
    EDIT - Forgot yours was black so front bumper idea may not work unless you get a different colour theme on the go??
21. JamesRm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2008 Liverpool Posts: 15517 Saxo VTR

    #21 28th December 2009, 01:43

    Laguna / Cupra splitter?
    
    Paint calipers is also good and what about tinting you fogs / headlights? - Pressed plates
    
    What colour if your car btw mate?
22. Leedo Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 harrietsham/lenham Posts: 296 fiesta mk 4 1.3 lol. and mk5 polo 1.4

    #22 28th December 2009, 11:25

    another mayb not your cup of tea but mine is the subtle look lower paint vtr wheels debadge and keep eveything immaculate and then focus on engine tbh!
23. Silvan86 L-plater Joined: May 2009 Southampton Posts: 36 Citroen Savo VTR

    #23 28th December 2009, 12:45

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Saxo_vtr Laguna / Cupra splitter? Paint calipers is also good and what about tinting you fogs / headlights? - Pressed plates What colour if your car btw mate?

    Sounds good mate - but my cars black, so I dont think painting calipers will really show up, will it?? Tinting fogs is cool, how do you do it though? Im holding off on doing anything to the headlights coz I want to get a set of black angel eyes when funds allow it...
    
    And what do you mean by pressed plates?? Ive heard that a bit, but dont know what it means...
24. birchybalboa Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Ludlow, Shropshiree Posts: 368 Mk1 Grey VTS

    #24 28th December 2009, 13:04

    laguna splitter looks kool imo
25. user_39660 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Shropshire Posts: 652 1.4 - FuriO

    #25 28th December 2009, 13:07

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Silvan86 And what do you mean by pressed plates??

    The lettering is pressed onto a metal plate, as apposed to plastic printed plates. Looks kinda retro, looks good.
26. user_39660 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Shropshire Posts: 652 1.4 - FuriO

    #26 28th December 2009, 13:09

    here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/French-Pressed...217184001r7606
27. user_21041 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Bristol Posts: 129 Citroen Saxo VTR 1999

    #27 28th December 2009, 13:41

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tonto_VTR Ultra II halo lights ftw!

    woah. they look awesome, where did you buy them from?
    soundd
28. TipTopTom Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Honiton Posts: 600 1998 Citroen Saxo VTR

    #28 28th December 2009, 16:24

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ltp22 Yeah, basically instead of having you standard plastic number plates, you can get the metal pressed plates. They give the car a bit more detail and really suit the saxo IMO http://media.photobucket.com/image/p...n/DSC00087.jpg

    What the HELL is that on your bonnet? Looks like you've ran over a bin bag.
    
    What exactly does it actually do!?
29. ste-saxo L-plater Joined: Dec 2009 hartlepool Posts: 84

    #29 28th December 2009, 17:04

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by TipTopTom What the HELL is that on your bonnet? Looks like you've ran over a bin bag. What exactly does it actually do!?

    its a bonnet bra meant to protect from stone chips
30. Tom247VTR L-plater Joined: Apr 2009 Cornwall Posts: 39 Saxo VTR

    #30 12th January 2010, 19:10

    de wiper
    tint side windows
    smoke fog lights
    paint calipers and rear badges
    DIY mesh front grill
31. laberridge Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 rotherham Posts: 1369 saxo westcoast

    #31 4th September 2010, 19:07

    but big zorst on it, n air filterz y0!
32. kc-saxo Established Member Joined: Sep 2009 Edinburgh Posts: 1671 Mk2 VTR

    #32 5th September 2010, 01:03

    Do not do black on black. looks shit and really boring!
    as blacks not the most notceable colour you need something to stand out against which is why people go with the classic white alloys or maybe even something jazzy and bright
33. user_26373 Established Member Joined: Aug 2008 Lancaster Posts: 1532 JP4 AX

    #33 5th September 2010, 01:12

    Cut the springs. Get really fucking low
34. saxtreme Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 1660 yamaha tzr50/dt125 cars: 1.0i spree

    #34 5th September 2010, 10:43

    isnt cutting springs dangerous i heard
35. user_26373 Established Member Joined: Aug 2008 Lancaster Posts: 1532 JP4 AX

    #35 5th September 2010, 11:08

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by saxtreme isnt cutting springs dangerous i heard

    All the track whores that dont actually go on track do it.
    
    Im joking, yes its dangerous but he is on a budget
36. XxiiGnarkillxX Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2010 salisbury Posts: 116 VTR mk2

    #36 7th September 2010, 18:19

    Smoked rear lights ftw. Lexus lights r worst then standard 1s.