Hardly any money: quickest, easiest, cheapest mods for interior + exterior?

1. deano-brfc Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 650 MK1 Posi Blue VTR, ye olde Escort 1.8 TDI

   #1 19th January 2010, 12:10

   Basically i've hit a money blackspot and i'm looking to still improve my car, just without spending too much dollar. What ideas do you have for me that cost nothing or relatively little?
   
   De-wipering: really want to do this. Read the guide on here which seems very clear, but im still a bit unsure on this, what do i actually need?
   
   LED's:
   Clocks: Want to change the standard crappy green to LED Blue: there is a guide on here but haven't been able to read it yet. Is this easy to do? where can i get the materials from to do this and for how much? again, is it an easy mod to do?
   Under the footwells: Want the blue leds to light up the footwells: whats the best way to do this and where to fix them?
   
   
   Any other ideas?
   
   Just after simple mods that are easy to do without spending too much money etc.
   
   Thanks!
2. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #2 19th January 2010, 12:16

   I have smoked black side repeaters forsale if your interested.
3. deano-brfc Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 650 MK1 Posi Blue VTR, ye olde Escort 1.8 TDI

   #3 19th January 2010, 12:17

   Picture and price posted mate?
4. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #4 19th January 2010, 12:24

   will pm you now
5. LeeBBH Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 Maidstone Posts: 860 Mk6 Fiesta Zetec S

   #5 19th January 2010, 12:35

   I have some leds in the footwells, they work well lighting the inside of the car up
   dont use them much tho
6. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #6 19th January 2010, 13:20

   Spray the interior plastics any colour you want freshens up the interior.
   
   Steve.
7. sam1992 Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 Manchester Posts: 15 Saxo Desire 1.1

   #7 19th January 2010, 13:24

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by deano-brfc Picture and price posted mate?

   You wouldnt happen to have another set would you? and same question. cheers
8. user_21226 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 wirral Posts: 6348 Icelandic vtr turbo

   #8 19th January 2010, 13:36

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by sam1992 You wouldnt happen to have another set would you? and same question. cheers

   their on ebay for 9quid
9. marcusd Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr

   #9 19th January 2010, 15:42

   on ebay for 7 quid actually from ace parts with leds too
10. tomharty2k9 Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 121

    #10 19th January 2010, 16:10

    sprayin your inside interior gives it a nice look
11. deano-brfc Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 650 MK1 Posi Blue VTR, ye olde Escort 1.8 TDI

    #11 19th January 2010, 16:21

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by stevo67 Spray the interior plastics any colour you want freshens up the interior. Steve.

    Thanks mate, been thinking about this.
    
    Whats the best way to do this? and what are the best materials?
    
    Did it with an old mate but they came out shocking; he just sprayed onto the original plastic?
12. deano-brfc Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 650 MK1 Posi Blue VTR, ye olde Escort 1.8 TDI

    #12 19th January 2010, 16:22

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by LeeBBH I have some leds in the footwells, they work well lighting the inside of the car up dont use them much tho

    Thats what im after mate!!
    
    Whereabouts did you fit them and how? what did you use etc?
13. user_28591 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 ESSEX Posts: 209 Mk1 Black '99 VTS -Mk2 Black '89 Polo Coupe S

    #13 19th January 2010, 17:19

    change the interior bulbs to leds?
    
    I fitted a red one in my golf, had blue and white ones before in old saxo's. Looks quite good!
14. MunkyBoy Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Maldon Posts: 2033 1. MK2 Chalked VT'd 1.1 2. MK1 VTS

    #14 19th January 2010, 17:24

    If you are looking to change the dials, its a bit of a bitch. I've done it on mine now.
    
    READ the guide! I read it a few times before actually doing it, you need to take your steering wheel off, and get your clocks out.
    
    As you've got a MK1 - I think yours is a little easier, you need to get replacement bulbs which just screw in, I believe? The MK2 has little LED's you have to solder.
    
    Ring up www.crazyleds.co.uk - Blokes awesome there, he helped me get the right things for my saxo, and my girlfriends corsa

    1 user thanked this post: deano-brfc
15. Little-Butch Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Ipswich Posts: 287

    #15 19th January 2010, 17:59

    Can somebody confirm you need 'Screw In Bulbs' for the Mk1 dash?
    Butch
16. miamibluebaby Established Member Joined: May 2009 Ellesmere (Shropshire) Posts: 1044 superchared 106 gti

    #16 19th January 2010, 18:08

    Strip it and sell the interiour on to make yaself some money keep a seat though lol
17. deano-brfc Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 650 MK1 Posi Blue VTR, ye olde Escort 1.8 TDI

    #17 19th January 2010, 18:13

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by miamibluebaby Strip it and sell the interiour on to make yaself some money keep a seat though lol

    hahaha if i was going down the track-slag route then i defo would!
18. Dose2k L-plater Joined: Apr 2008 Sidcup Posts: 59 Mk2 Saxo VTR 02'

    #18 24th January 2010, 19:59

    de-wiper mate fairly easy, iam wanting to do this soon as no need for it.
    
    Jay
19. Tabzman Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Northampton city Posts: 897 Mk1 Saxo eastcoast 1.1, Mk2 Black Saxo VTR

    #19 24th January 2010, 20:09

    Just remove the rear wiper bolt cover (black plastic bit) use shit loads of WD-40 and using a spanner etc remove the bolt. After this ur left withther wiper and the motor arm sticking out, using a puller remove the wiper. Again apply loads of WD-40 as it will be stiff. Then simply remove the last bolt and open up the boot. Remove boot plastic (three torox screws if i remeber) and unscrew and remove wiper motor. Then buy a plug from halfords (couple of quid if that) and using a little sealent to prevent water gettin in, place it in the small hole u have left (should be a snu fit) and ur done.
20. Tabzman Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Northampton city Posts: 897 Mk1 Saxo eastcoast 1.1, Mk2 Black Saxo VTR

    #20 24th January 2010, 20:11

    I aplogies if parts of this are unclear as i did it ages ago and have kind of foregotten but there is a really good guide on here, have a look.
21. Tabzman Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Northampton city Posts: 897 Mk1 Saxo eastcoast 1.1, Mk2 Black Saxo VTR

    #21 24th January 2010, 20:19

    Spraying plastics is easy, Remove them from car (there is a guide on here). Then clean in hot water (remove polish etc). Then sand then down with some sand paper (nice and cheap to get). Once done, spray with PLASTIC primper. Will need a few coats. Leave to dry for 24hrs. Sand down with fine sand paper if needed to get a smooth look. Apply 3 layers of paint of ur choice. In beween each layer, allow to dry and sand down with fine sand paper. After this apply a coat or two of laquer. Make sure u take ur time. Leave to dry for as long as u have. It will prob take a week between waiting for all the paint to dry and all the layers to be done. But if you do it will really freshen up ur car
    
    Sand paper is about £5
    Plastic primer is around £6
    Paint will be around £20 quid, as ull need a few cans to do it all
    Laquer is around £7
    
    Again did this ages ago so cant remeber exactly but im sure someone will correct me if needs be. I did it, came out lovley.
22. birchybalboa Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Ludlow, Shropshiree Posts: 368 Mk1 Grey VTS

    #22 24th January 2010, 21:35

    i really like the laguna splitters there a pretty cheap mod
23. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #23 24th January 2010, 22:07

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Little-Butch Can somebody confirm you need 'Screw In Bulbs' for the Mk1 dash? Butch

    They are twist fit.
    
    
    Steve.