Picture Request and Opinions

  1. #1
    Hey guys.

    I have a Silver MK2 VTR and it is pretty much standard at the moment. I want to go for a silver and black theme and I was thinking of spraying the roof of the car in black and spraying the spoiler black aswell. Has anyone done this before? does anyone have a picture they can show me please? And you guys think it would look any good?

    These are the things I want to do.

    Gloss black VTR alloys
    Tinted rear windows
    Smoked standard headlights
    Smoked rear lights

    Any ideas welcome

    Cheers
  2. #2
    my mates had his roof done black, but did it in vinyl and looks mint,no pictures though.
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  3. #3
    anyone?
  4. #4
    no one?
  5. #5
    not aving much luck mate lol, ill get you some pictures of his black roof!
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    i know haha, cheers mate
  7. #7
    what about lowering it and a mesh grill to add to your list to do?
    depends what your after, handling? or looks etc.
  8. #8
    im after both really mate. I was thinking of going for 60mm spax springs and dampers.
    maybe spray my grill and chevrons black aswell to go with the black theme
  9. #9
    yeh mate, mines 60mm and thats low enough lol, get all round strutbraces and you'll have no body roll what so ever lol.
  10. #10
    yeah mate, thats what i wana do really.. what lowering kit you got?
  11. #11
    bumppp
  12. #12
    g-max, but i want to get some bilstien ones, (best in my opinion)
  13. #13
    Nice mate. Where is the best place to get a suspension kit from for a good price?
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  15. #15
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by carlosfilippsen View Post
    Nice mate. Where is the best place to get a suspension kit from for a good price?
    Kam Racing, full budget suspension kits (apex, etc.) from just under £200 iirc

    James
  16. #16
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Jim-Bob View Post
    Kam Racing, full budget suspension kits (apex, etc.) from just under £200 iirc

    James
    Cheers mate, I shall check it out
  17. #17
    is this a recommended kit? I want to lower mine 60mm without losing any comfort. Cheers.
  18. #18
    The -50mm Apex kit id said to have as good as, if not better ride quality than a standard set-up, whilst improving the handling and looks.

    This is from what i've read never experienced it though, but it would be the kit i would buy, if i was uprating the suspension

    James
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    paint your grill black, looks mint ill try and get a pic for ya

    ignore the wheels they were black


  20. #20
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by carlosfilippsen View Post
    is this a recommended kit? I want to lower mine 60mm without losing any comfort. Cheers.
    You'l find it hard getting 60mm without losing some comfort, bumps and that will always be more harsh, but your handling will be better. 40mm ftw imo!!!!
  21. #21
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by X895INVER View Post
    You'l find it hard getting 60mm without losing some comfort, bumps and that will always be more harsh, but your handling will be better. 40mm ftw imo!!!!
    I find that -60mm is no worse than standard tbh, unless the seats are comfier in VT* models which masks the poor ride?

    James
  22. #22
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Jim-Bob View Post
    I find that -60mm is no worse than standard tbh, unless the seats are comfier in VT* models which masks the poor ride?

    James
    Hmm, I had my vtr at 60mm on coilies and it was pretty harsh, got it at 40mm now on Spax dampers and springs and its much comfier and handles sooo much better!
  23. #23
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by X895INVER View Post
    Hmm, I had my vtr at 60mm on coilies and it was pretty harsh, got it at 40mm now on Spax dampers and springs and its much comfier and handles sooo much better!
    My mate has a VTR and the VTS im getting are both -60mm on springs and standard shocks and feel fine?

    James
  24. #24
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Jim-Bob View Post
    My mate has a VTR and the VTS im getting are both -60mm on springs and standard shocks and feel fine?

    James
    Sounds alrite then, but best upgrade to better shocks when down that far, wont last that long otherwise and youl notice the difference!
  25. #25
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by X895INVER View Post
    Sounds alrite then, but best upgrade to better shocks when down that far, wont last that long otherwise and youl notice the difference!
    Yeh contemplating the -50mm Apex kit when money allows

    James
  26. #26
    Cheers for the replies guys! I was thinking 60mm is a bit too much, so would you recommend the 50mm apex kit? Cheers.
  27. #27
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by gavbey View Post
    paint your grill black, looks mint ill try and get a pic for ya

    ignore the wheels they were black


    Cheers mate. Car looks mint. How much is it lowered by and which kit? Thanks again.
  28. #28
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by X895INVER View Post
    You'l find it hard getting 60mm without losing some comfort, bumps and that will always be more harsh, but your handling will be better. 40mm ftw imo!!!!
    Have you got a picture of your car lowered by 40mm please mate? Cheers .
  29. #29
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by carlosfilippsen View Post
    Cheers mate. Car looks mint. How much is it lowered by and which kit? Thanks again.
    that was my first car, i think it was 70 or 80 on the back and 55 on the frount,

    i chopped the springs and every thing tho, very very dogey

    standard shocks and gmax springs, very stiff
  30. #30
    From what i've heard the -50mm Apex kit is very good for the price, ride quality and handling are meant to be good too

    James
  31. #31
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by gavbey View Post
    that was my first car, i think it was 70 or 80 on the back and 55 on the frount,

    i chopped the springs and every thing tho, very very dogey

    standard shocks and gmax springs, very stiff
    Oh right yeah, i thought it looked a bit low, looks nice though mate
  32. #32
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Jim-Bob View Post
    From what i've heard the -50mm Apex kit is very good for the price, ride quality and handling are meant to be good too

    James
    Yeh mate i've heard its a good kit and its a pretty good price too, i might go for it
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  34. #34
    Luke-saxo the car looks mint mate! Cheers for the pics! How much is it lowered by?