Picture Request and Opinions

1. CarlosVT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 4070 Mk3 Ibiza Cupra

   #1 5th January 2010, 15:07

   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. sax-dan Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 wigan Posts: 772 vauxhall corsa gsi ford fiesta rs 1800 citroen s

   #2 5th January 2010, 15:11

   my mates had his roof done black, but did it in vinyl and looks mint,no pictures though.

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3. CarlosVT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 4070 Mk3 Ibiza Cupra

   #3 5th January 2010, 18:36

   anyone?
4. CarlosVT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 4070 Mk3 Ibiza Cupra

   #4 5th January 2010, 23:55

   no one?
5. sax-dan Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 wigan Posts: 772 vauxhall corsa gsi ford fiesta rs 1800 citroen s

   #5 6th January 2010, 00:25

   not aving much luck mate lol, ill get you some pictures of his black roof!
6. CarlosVT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 4070 Mk3 Ibiza Cupra

   #6 6th January 2010, 00:31

   i know haha, cheers mate
7. sax-dan Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 wigan Posts: 772 vauxhall corsa gsi ford fiesta rs 1800 citroen s

   #7 6th January 2010, 00:34

   what about lowering it and a mesh grill to add to your list to do?
   depends what your after, handling? or looks etc.
8. CarlosVT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 4070 Mk3 Ibiza Cupra

   #8 6th January 2010, 00:36

   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. sax-dan Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 wigan Posts: 772 vauxhall corsa gsi ford fiesta rs 1800 citroen s

   #9 6th January 2010, 00:39

   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. CarlosVT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 4070 Mk3 Ibiza Cupra

    #10 6th January 2010, 00:51

    yeah mate, thats what i wana do really.. what lowering kit you got?
11. CarlosVT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 4070 Mk3 Ibiza Cupra

    #11 6th January 2010, 11:47

    bumppp
12. sax-dan Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 wigan Posts: 772 vauxhall corsa gsi ford fiesta rs 1800 citroen s

    #12 6th January 2010, 12:36

    g-max, but i want to get some bilstien ones, (best in my opinion)
13. CarlosVT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 4070 Mk3 Ibiza Cupra

    #13 6th January 2010, 12:37

    Nice mate. Where is the best place to get a suspension kit from for a good price?
14. CarlosVT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 4070 Mk3 Ibiza Cupra

    #14 7th January 2010, 12:30

    
15. Jim-Bob Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 5704 Looking for a 205...

    #15 7th January 2010, 12:32

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by carlosfilippsen 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. CarlosVT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 4070 Mk3 Ibiza Cupra

    #16 7th January 2010, 12:34

    Quote:

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

    Cheers mate, I shall check it out
17. CarlosVT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 4070 Mk3 Ibiza Cupra

    #17 7th January 2010, 12:37

    is this a recommended kit? I want to lower mine 60mm without losing any comfort. Cheers.
18. Jim-Bob Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 5704 Looking for a 205...

    #18 7th January 2010, 13:18

    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
19. gavbey Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 perth Posts: 811 cammed saxo vts

    #19 7th January 2010, 13:23

    paint your grill black, looks mint ill try and get a pic for ya
    
    ignore the wheels they were black
    
    
    
20. X895INVER Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2008 Inverurie, Aberdeenshire Posts: 468 1st - Saxo Desire Current - 2003 vtR & 2000 gti

    #20 7th January 2010, 13:46

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by carlosfilippsen 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. Jim-Bob Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 5704 Looking for a 205...

    #21 7th January 2010, 13:49

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by X895INVER 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. X895INVER Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2008 Inverurie, Aberdeenshire Posts: 468 1st - Saxo Desire Current - 2003 vtR & 2000 gti

    #22 7th January 2010, 14:20

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jim-Bob 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. Jim-Bob Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 5704 Looking for a 205...

    #23 7th January 2010, 14:24

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by X895INVER 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. X895INVER Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2008 Inverurie, Aberdeenshire Posts: 468 1st - Saxo Desire Current - 2003 vtR & 2000 gti

    #24 7th January 2010, 14:29

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jim-Bob 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. Jim-Bob Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 5704 Looking for a 205...

    #25 7th January 2010, 14:32

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by X895INVER 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. CarlosVT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 4070 Mk3 Ibiza Cupra

    #26 7th January 2010, 14:53

    Cheers for the replies guys! I was thinking 60mm is a bit too much, so would you recommend the 50mm apex kit? Cheers.
27. CarlosVT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 4070 Mk3 Ibiza Cupra

    #27 7th January 2010, 14:55

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by gavbey 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. CarlosVT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 4070 Mk3 Ibiza Cupra

    #28 7th January 2010, 14:56

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by X895INVER 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. gavbey Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 perth Posts: 811 cammed saxo vts

    #29 7th January 2010, 14:58

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by carlosfilippsen 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. Jim-Bob Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 5704 Looking for a 205...

    #30 7th January 2010, 14:59

    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. CarlosVT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 4070 Mk3 Ibiza Cupra

    #31 7th January 2010, 15:01

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by gavbey 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. CarlosVT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 4070 Mk3 Ibiza Cupra

    #32 7th January 2010, 15:04

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jim-Bob 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
33. user_31231 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 Derby Posts: 1153 VW Passat 1.9tdi 150

    #33 7th January 2010, 16:49

    
    
    
34. CarlosVT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 4070 Mk3 Ibiza Cupra

    #34 7th January 2010, 18:23

    Luke-saxo the car looks mint mate! Cheers for the pics! How much is it lowered by?