Saxo 1999 into the 21st century

1. Coles_AncientSaxo Newbie Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 8

   #1 6th July 2011, 23:24

   I have a 1.0i TERRIBLE Citroen Saxo. I have done a few small tweaks i.e. seat covers, floormats, window decals and stereo change.
   
   I was wondering if you could fit the MK2 passenger side airbag (i think) into the glovebox area, as personally I think it is a JOKE this car has one airbag....
   
   Secondly, what paint could I use to paint the dashboard as it is currently a horrible grey colour......
   
   How to I get and fit a new gearknob and gaitor into place, (+how to remove the old ones)
   
   Finally - is my car meant to drag to the left when I drive, have no power steering, no central locking, no accelerator cover?
   
   Awesome, cheers for any help guys, will post photos if I succeed!
2. user_52832 Established Member Joined: May 2011 Rochester Posts: 1868

   #2 6th July 2011, 23:27

   Yeah, all cars are ment to drag to the left, makes parking into bays easier. Older cars don't have power steering... but you'll get massive arms! No central locking? Who cares your friends will love tou lock the door themselves. Why change the colour? Grey is the new black, everyone loves grey, its between wrong and right.
   
   hope i helped
3. PJN Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 Sunderland Posts: 1025 Mk7 Zetec S

   #3 6th July 2011, 23:31

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Coles_AncientSaxo I have a 1.0i TERRIBLE Citroen Saxo. I have done a few small tweaks i.e. seat covers, floormats, window decals and stereo change. I was wondering if you could fit the MK2 passenger side airbag (i think) into the glovebox area, as personally I think it is a JOKE this car has one airbag.... Secondly, what paint could I use to paint the dashboard as it is currently a horrible grey colour...... How to I get and fit a new gearknob and gaitor into place, (+how to remove the old ones) Finally - is my car meant to drag to the left when I drive, have no power steering, no central locking, no accelerator cover? Awesome, cheers for any help guys, will post photos if I succeed!

   No power steering - saves on a gym membership
   No central locking - meh, who needs friends
   No accelerator cover - weight saving
   No passenger airbag - chances are if you have a serious enough crash in a saxo, its probably not gonna make much difference.
   
   My 106 is exactly the same, well other than pulling to the left. I have an airbag for me, thats good enough imo
4. Coles_AncientSaxo Newbie Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 8

   #4 6th July 2011, 23:36

   Gearknob anyone!!!!!!!!!!
5. user_52832 Established Member Joined: May 2011 Rochester Posts: 1868

   #5 6th July 2011, 23:42

   sit in drivers seat, put it in 4th and pull (Unclip gaitor as well)
6. Coles_AncientSaxo Newbie Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 8

   #6 6th July 2011, 23:46

   How do I attach a new one? and ive heard that there is a 'white thing' underneath that can be a pain?
7. user_52832 Established Member Joined: May 2011 Rochester Posts: 1868

   #7 6th July 2011, 23:47

   http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=386459
   
   All explained
8. 9Freedman9 Established Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1997

   #8 6th July 2011, 23:47

   Think you need to sort the pulling before the gearknob mate.

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9. Matty_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2007 Darlington/Newcastle Posts: 2609 Saxo VTS / Twingo RS133

   #9 6th July 2011, 23:49

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Coles_AncientSaxo How do I attach a new one? and ive heard that there is a 'white thing' underneath that can be a pain?

   They don't have them on pre 2000 saxo's so dont worry. If I was you I would maybe just get a gear knob from a Mark 1 VTR/S as they are a straight fit and are pretty alright, not too OTT.
10. Coles_AncientSaxo Newbie Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 8

    #10 6th July 2011, 23:49

    Believe me, the gash fall at my feet when I roll up in my spluttering 1999 Saxo.
11. user_52832 Established Member Joined: May 2011 Rochester Posts: 1868

    #11 6th July 2011, 23:52

    Dragging to the left you'll knock em off the pavement
12. Coles_AncientSaxo Newbie Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 8

    #12 6th July 2011, 23:53

    hahahahaa
13. tom_lloyd_4 Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2010 alton hampshire Posts: 348 97 mk1 vtr 85 LR 90

    #13 7th July 2011, 00:13

    saxo airbags dont go off aney way so why lose the glovebox to fit an ornament lol
14. user_34090 Established Member Joined: May 2009 Devizes Posts: 2280 Blue Clio 172 Cup

    #14 9th July 2011, 14:00

    Sounds standard.
    Lower it on s wheels and you'll be fine