Flat arch, Or VT Kit?

1. PosiSaxo L-plater Joined: Apr 2011 Wrexham Posts: 82 Saxo 1.1i Possi Blue

   #1 17th April 2011, 22:14

   I Got a 1.1 Saxo.. and they come standard flat arch..
   is it easy to fit a VT Kit?
   or is it a pain in the bumhole??
   
   my mate is selling his VT kit for 50 quid.. all parts, just wondering if i should buy it and use it or do the kits not fit on the flat arches?
   
   Comments pleasee!!!
2. m11ler Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2010 Kent Posts: 4908 Posi VTR, Eunos Roadster

   #2 17th April 2011, 22:34

   Yes they fit, there is a guide in the stickies in this section, have a butch. For 50 quid you might aswell do it
3. user_44687 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2010 Paisley Posts: 642 Citroen saxo 1.1i

   #3 17th April 2011, 22:40

   It's not worth it you've got a 1.1 might as well leave it that way. Looks silly a 1.1 with a vt kit in it imo especially if people know it's not meant to be a vt
4. user_48023 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2010 Bournemouth/Edmonton/Chelmsford Posts: 2650 Audi A3

   #4 17th April 2011, 23:43

   Do what you think looks better, its your car at the end of the day. I done it to mine for a few reasons, 1. I got it super cheap, 2. It looks 10 x better, 3. I'm getting a 1.6 in so it makes sense. Doesn't matter what engine size you have, if you like it do it
5. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #5 18th April 2011, 01:34

   if you can afford £50 and have the time to do it yourself/money if you someone else fits it for you, then id say its well worth it.
   Flat arch saxos look gay as fcuk
6. user_39284 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Pembrokeshire Posts: 3952 DubYaRex

   #6 18th April 2011, 09:04

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by LSOfreak if you can afford £50 and have the time to do it yourself/money if you someone else fits it for you, then id say its well worth it. Flat arch saxos look gay as fcuk

   
   This!
7. tomsmarty Established Member Joined: Apr 2010 Somerset Posts: 1746 Seat Leon Cupra R, Fourtrak offroader

   #7 18th April 2011, 09:12

   I wouldnt vt a 1.1 mainly as its a 1.1 not a vtr or a vts. If your going to change the engine to a 1.6 then id say its worth it, but not a 1.1 with a vt kit. But if you prefer the vt then do it.
8. user_39284 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Pembrokeshire Posts: 3952 DubYaRex

   #8 18th April 2011, 11:26

   Its not about engine size, its about the car looking better
   
   VT it.. Muuuuch better
9. JohnnyNiicholass Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Merthyr Tydfil, Wales Posts: 185 A Pedal Tractor

   #9 18th April 2011, 18:20

   go with whatevers on your mind mate, in my opinion VT kit looks much better than flat arch, they are fairly easy to fit if you know what your doing, the hardest part would probs be cutting the arches,
   if you want the easiest way possible just tiger seal the full kit on (bumpers are a direct fit). Good luckk
10. Wile0ut Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Derby Posts: 752 saxo furio

    #10 18th April 2011, 19:06

    just vt the front bumper and arches i think that looks quite good on the flattys when done properly
11. Rudpud Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Oxford Posts: 4547 '55 Plate C2 VTS

    #11 18th April 2011, 19:09

    Leave it flatarch... Check Tom's sig for my input.
12. PosiSaxo L-plater Joined: Apr 2011 Wrexham Posts: 82 Saxo 1.1i Possi Blue

    #12 18th April 2011, 20:48

    The cutting the arch part i dont wanna do.. cuz if i cut too much off, im f***ed!
    Im gonna leave it flat arch for the time being, as im looking to buy a Citroen C2 VTS within the next 12 months, save my money for insurance i think
    
    Thanks for the comments guy !
13. Derbyshire80 Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Wigan Posts: 294 Mk4 golf 1.6s 5dr

    #13 19th April 2011, 00:20

    vt it doin mine white saxo with black vt kit cant wait hehe
14. user_16254 Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Belfast Posts: 1001 red 1.0 wonder

    #14 19th April 2011, 00:23

    keep it flatarch!!!!!
15. tingaling Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 derby Posts: 992 Gold mk2 vtr

    #15 19th April 2011, 00:51

    Depends what you like most people say vt kit but there's some really nice flat arches on here
16. PosiSaxo L-plater Joined: Apr 2011 Wrexham Posts: 82 Saxo 1.1i Possi Blue

    #16 19th April 2011, 19:33

    Whatabout colour coding bumpstrips???
    Who thinks colour coding bumpstrips look better than black one?? (sprayed Black)
17. tingaling Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 derby Posts: 992 Gold mk2 vtr

    #17 19th April 2011, 19:39

    I think it looks good on white saxos but not other colours just my opinion gloss black looks best
18. PosiSaxo L-plater Joined: Apr 2011 Wrexham Posts: 82 Saxo 1.1i Possi Blue

    #18 19th April 2011, 19:48

    They are colour coded blue ATM, so would you recomend i spray them matt or gloss black??
19. OGGY-VTR Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Stevenage Herts Posts: 155 Yellow X reg Saxo Vtr

    #19 19th April 2011, 19:54

    gloss black fella
20. tingaling Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 derby Posts: 992 Gold mk2 vtr

    #20 19th April 2011, 19:55

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by OGGY-VTR gloss black fella

    +1 definitely gloss matey
21. devilsadvocate Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI

    #21 19th April 2011, 20:00

    Fitting is easy enough but will look stupid if it is a different colour?
    Price of a decent respray of just the kit will probably cost more than your car is worth.
    
    Plus, once you tell your insurance company they 'could' increase the price to the same as a VTR, on the basis that it will look like one to any thieves.
    
    Please don't say 'I wont tell them' because if you claim, any insurance person will know full well what a Saxo 1.1 body is meant to look like....
22. PosiSaxo L-plater Joined: Apr 2011 Wrexham Posts: 82 Saxo 1.1i Possi Blue

    #22 19th April 2011, 22:02

    ^^^^^
    
    Incredibly True :/
    
    im deffo keeping it flat arch!
23. user_44502 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2010 Posts: 6234

    #23 19th April 2011, 22:08

    VT Kits do look better than flat arch, (My Opinion)
    but is it worth the hassle on a a 1.1 hmmm,
    Personaly i would leave it as a flat arch, theres some great Flat arch's around spesh on here, have a look around to get some good ideas what you can do to yours
24. PosiSaxo L-plater Joined: Apr 2011 Wrexham Posts: 82 Saxo 1.1i Possi Blue

    #24 19th April 2011, 22:11

    Cheers guys!!
25. PosiSaxo L-plater Joined: Apr 2011 Wrexham Posts: 82 Saxo 1.1i Possi Blue

    #25 19th April 2011, 22:15

    thinking about putting the cliche front bumper on ??? anyone got one/ seen one fitted??
26. user_44502 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2010 Posts: 6234

    #26 19th April 2011, 22:17

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by PosiSaxo thinking about putting the cliche front bumper on ??? anyone got one/ seen one fitted??

    Have a look on this website, has a fair few kits to have a look from,
    http://www.ibherdesign.com
    
    
    
27. PosiSaxo L-plater Joined: Apr 2011 Wrexham Posts: 82 Saxo 1.1i Possi Blue

    #27 19th April 2011, 22:29

    That looks real smooth n clean!
    
    What about this bonnet?
    Not the body kit
    ????
    http://www.madmotors.co.uk/media/cat...o_salvo_fb.jpg
28. user_48023 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2010 Bournemouth/Edmonton/Chelmsford Posts: 2650 Audi A3

    #28 19th April 2011, 22:44

    the body kits for the 1.1 are a bigger mod then just taking a standard kit off a bigger engine model.
    
    also, someone put up on here the other day that everyone thinks they have to let the insurance know as soon as they change something, when in actual fact its proven that you only have to tell them about new mods upon renewal. they encourage people to tell them straight away so they have something to boost up your insurance for say, but you legally dont have to untill renewal.
    
    vt kit looks better then the flatarch by miles, hundreds of miles
29. devilsadvocate Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI

    #29 19th April 2011, 22:48

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Delboy also, someone put up on here the other day that everyone thinks they have to let the insurance know as soon as they change something, when in actual fact its proven that you only have to tell them about new mods upon renewal. they encourage people to tell them straight away so they have something to boost up your insurance for say, but you legally dont have to untill renewal.

    This is actually incorrect, if you read the thread you are referring to in the insurance section you will see that the original poster was proved wrong.
    
    You do have to tell your insurance company about ANY mod as soon as you have done it, not wait until renewal time.
    
    Just because someone writes it on a forum, doesn't make it true
    
    Here is the thread, have a read:
    
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=373565
30. user_48023 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2010 Bournemouth/Edmonton/Chelmsford Posts: 2650 Audi A3

    #30 19th April 2011, 22:54

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by devilsadvocate This is actually incorrect, if you read the thread you are referring to in the insurance section you will see that the original poster was proved wrong. You do have to tell your insurance company about ANY mod as soon as you have done it, not wait until renewal time. Just because someone writes it on a forum, doesn't make it true Here is the thread, have a read: http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=373565

    i read the first page when it was posted, seemed pretty valid to me, if they were found out to be wrong then my bad, but i didnt go back to it after to check up what people replied. ill have a little look later on.. where is the proof that you have to inform the insurance company straight away then?
    
    D
31. devilsadvocate Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI

    #31 19th April 2011, 22:57

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Delboy i read the first page when it was posted, seemed pretty valid to me, if they were found out to be wrong then my bad, but i didnt go back to it after to check up what people replied. ill have a little look later on.. where is the proof that you have to inform the insurance company straight away then? D

    Fifth post on that thread
    
    It's an extract from Aviva's policy wording which states you must let them know immediately of any modifications to the vehicle
    
    The ONLY thing that constitutes proof is something written in black and white from your insurance company, either in a policy document, the terms and conditions or in your insurance documents
    
    Never ever believe anything someone on a forum tells you (without validating it afterwards) or even what someone from an insurance company tells you over the phone. Always see it in black and white as this will stand up in court if you ever have any problems when claiming. Trying to prove a conversation which the insurance company magically failed to record won't stand up in court...
32. user_48023 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2010 Bournemouth/Edmonton/Chelmsford Posts: 2650 Audi A3

    #32 19th April 2011, 23:04

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by devilsadvocate Fifth post on that thread It's an extract from Aviva's policy wording which states you must let them know immediately of any modifications to the vehicle The ONLY thing that constitutes proof is something written in black and white from your insurance company, either in a policy document, the terms and conditions or in your insurance documents Never ever believe anything someone on a forum tells you (without validating it afterwards) or even what someone from an insurance company tells you over the phone. Always see it in black and white as this will stand up in court if you ever have any problems when claiming. Trying to prove a conversation which the insurance company magically failed to record won't stand up in court...

    yeh i had a little read, i see now..
    
    a few posts down it was saying a reason to inform on the mods is if you claim off your insurance for instance on a 1.1 standard, theyre only going to pay out what a standard 1.1 would be worth, not any of the mods at all...atm none of my mods are on my insurance, im just praying i dont crash ey! (i wouldnt claim off insurance anyways - local body shop is the way forward and pay for the other cars damage *if my fault* in cash!) cheers for the reassurance though, now if i get stopped i wont say im right for not informing insurance!
    
    D
33. Venns Established Member Joined: Jan 2011 Bridgwater, Somerset Posts: 1092 2001 Saxo 1.1

    #33 23rd April 2011, 20:38

    I would definatly do it mate, I dont understand why there is people saying "it wont make it a 1.6" as your not trying to achieve that! VT kit looks a lot better, i think they can be quite tricky to install the side skirts but if you have the know how and time I would go for it.
34. Tom5190 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2007 Someones Bumhole Posts: 5721 Mk2 16v Desire

    #34 25th April 2011, 17:27

    Flat arch's are for the win to be honest, vt kits are gey.... weigh more
35. user_36879 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Ascot Posts: 4619 Mint 106 rallye, Saxo VTR

    #35 25th April 2011, 17:51

    vtr/s kits the best for saxo not chavy
36. iluminusbutterfly Established Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1461

    #36 25th April 2011, 17:54

    def vt kit it, not feeling the flat arch thing one bit
37. leahjane2O1O L-plater Joined: Dec 2010 Tamworth Posts: 69 fiesta 1.2 zetec s saxo 1.1 x

    #37 4th May 2011, 23:58

    VT it ive got a flat arch, cant stand it :L