Wide Arch Body Kit.

1. ReCoNoR Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Greenock Posts: 376 Citroen Saxo First.

   #1 7th July 2010, 14:18

   
   
   Am I right in thinking this is all i need to get rid of all that nasty-ass plastic?
   
   Also, can I just paint it myself? I've heard resprays cost a bomb.
   
   Thanks in advance.
2. ReCoNoR Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Greenock Posts: 376 Citroen Saxo First.

   #2 7th July 2010, 14:20

   PS: I do have another plans, this wont be the first thing, so it wont be running around like that with a body kit .
3. iSlayeR Established Member Joined: Aug 2009 King's lynn Posts: 2073 Turbocharged vtr

   #3 7th July 2010, 14:21

   VT kit and depends how good you are at spraying, and prepping
4. user_31231 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 Derby Posts: 1153 VW Passat 1.9tdi 150

   #4 7th July 2010, 14:22

   i aint a fan of bodykits tbh and i wouldnt paint it myselfif its a large area like that
5. Caino Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Cumbria Posts: 2288 Polo 6N2 1.0. VTR mk2. Polo 6N2 GTI.

   #5 7th July 2010, 14:22

   VT kit if anything
   dont spray yourself
6. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

   #6 7th July 2010, 14:22

   To do it properly and for it to look good you'll need atleast £2,000.
   
   You can not go for the bodykit style on the cheap. Its why the scene died, too many 17 year olds with wood screws, duct tape and cheap spray cans. I know i tried it myself once but shh lol.
   
   
   My advice, i'm guessing you're quite young.. Drive the crappy flat arch for a year or two, do a couple of subtle mods. Only do subtle mods you can take off in a couple years and sell, put car to standard, sell car. Buy a better version, VTR/VTS.
7. ReCoNoR Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Greenock Posts: 376 Citroen Saxo First.

   #7 7th July 2010, 14:26

   Well it's not actually possible to get anywhere near £2000, especially when I go back to school =/.
   
   I've already planned for Alloys, Window Tints, front and rear lights. Should i just leave it at that and leave the plastic (which I hate)?
8. Caino Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Cumbria Posts: 2288 Polo 6N2 1.0. VTR mk2. Polo 6N2 GTI.

   #8 7th July 2010, 14:27

   slam it on some nice wheels.
   t-cut badges
   remove rear wiper
   
   then you will have a little nice car
9. ReCoNoR Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Greenock Posts: 376 Citroen Saxo First.

   #9 7th July 2010, 14:31

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Caino slam it on some nice wheels. t-cut badges remove rear wiper then you will have a little nice car

   Wheels - Sorted.
   T-Cut badges - does that mean debadge?(sorry, lol)
   remove rear wiper - what if it rains!? and im guessing i should do this before tint?
   
   God I am such a noob.
10. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

    #10 7th July 2010, 14:32

    As stated above, one cheap nice mod that you would like would be a VTR/S body kit.
    
    Have a look at Mr Houstons thread, one sec i'll get you the link
    
    Have a read of this progress thread:
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=181438
    
    That should give you some inspiration.
    
    Heres a guide to fitting the VTR/S bodykit
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=286861
    
    Hope this helps you mate, i wasn't meaning to have a go with the previous posts. But as you can imagine we get these threads day in and day out lol.

    1 user thanked this post: ReCoNoR
11. Caino Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Cumbria Posts: 2288 Polo 6N2 1.0. VTR mk2. Polo 6N2 GTI.

    #11 7th July 2010, 14:37

    just have a good browse about and read a lot of threads. loads of information on here. you will get some inspiration from the other cars as well
12. ReCoNoR Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Greenock Posts: 376 Citroen Saxo First.

    #12 7th July 2010, 14:41

    Thank you very much, Paul! Perfect thread to show me !
13. user_31231 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 Derby Posts: 1153 VW Passat 1.9tdi 150

    #13 7th July 2010, 14:42

    if your going to put a kit on vt kit it and lower it some alloys and de-wiper and it doesnt matter if it rains clean your car often and clean windows will be fine
14. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

    #14 7th July 2010, 21:54

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ReCoNoR Thank you very much, Paul! Perfect thread to show me !

    No worries mate, and good luck with the modifying.
    
    Remember not to spend too much money on your first car, you will most likely end up regretting it in a couple years.
15. ReCoNoR Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Greenock Posts: 376 Citroen Saxo First.

    #15 8th July 2010, 12:39

    
    
    Feedback?
16. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

    #16 8th July 2010, 13:50

    no, they look like there fresh from halfords
17. col101 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 York Posts: 768 VTR

    #17 8th July 2010, 22:54

    The problem with these wheels is that they will show just how puny your brakes are. Try and get something that's more "filled in", or try vtr/s brakes if your car is 4 stud - it's a simple conversion.
18. ReCoNoR Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Greenock Posts: 376 Citroen Saxo First.

    #18 8th July 2010, 23:05

    It is 4 stud. How much are vtr/s brakes?
19. Jarhead Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 561

    #19 8th July 2010, 23:20

    I always think spending a load of money on a 1.1 is a waste if your going to upgrade anyways when your insurance drops...
    
    How about waiting a year, and getting some NCB, and then getting a VTR. Im paying £1100 a year for mine and Im 18.
    
    As said before, lowering, de-wipering (doesnt really make much difference in the rain), t-cutting the badges (making them black).
    
    If your hearts really set on the 1.1, and kit off a furio, VTR or VTS willl fit on. And those wheels are not my cup of tea at all.
20. ReCoNoR Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Greenock Posts: 376 Citroen Saxo First.

    #20 8th July 2010, 23:26

    Hmmm, I really do like the sound of a VTR. Will the insurance really go down that much with 1 years NCB?
    
    Maybe i'll just leave the body kit, but do some other things so i can sell on?
21. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

    #21 9th July 2010, 10:05

    i got my vtr when i had 1ncb and it was only £900 and when i got my 2ncb it dropped down to £600 cant wait for my 3rd ncb to come through!! lol
22. coleman258 Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Eastbourne Posts: 2474 Astra van daily Black Saxo VTR 16v'd kent PT51

    #22 9th July 2010, 10:31

    Please don't put those wheels on they are chavtastic, Just get some VTS wheels, and lower it, And with the bodykit just no that scene has been and gone.