Going down the Euro...

  1. Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Wigan Posts: 294 Mk4 golf 1.6s 5dr
    #1
    Right so had my VT kit on for a couple of months nearly now and the attention it is getting is great really makes people stop and stare (Stickerbomed fully). But it is starting to fade a bit and I'm nowhere near as keen on it anymore so been looking into going down the euro style route, but have a couple of questions for you kind guys to fill me in on before I get started. (if your willing to comply that is).
    So the first being is what colour should I get the car resprayed? Been thinking some kind of nice candy colour ie baby blue or orange, going the complete opposite way and getting matte White....
    The next question is how much work is involved in smoothing the locks and removing the door handles and making it all nice and flush?

    Got a couple of other ideas but gobs keep them under wraps for now
    Cheers in advance guys.
  2. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Telford, Shropshire Posts: 6557 Mangooo
    #2
    Colour is totally your choice really, but you don't see many candy colours on Saxos to be honest... Also smoothing isn't too bad to do if you know how to use fiberglass/filler etc, sanding, its just more time than anything else, removing locks and handles will require poppers for doors/boot though
  3. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2008 Bedford & Manchester Posts: 17504
    #3
    keep it standard

    will you keep a 1ltr saxo for a long time? if yes, then mod it, if no, then don't mod it.
  4. Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned
    #4
    ^^^ this


    you don't add weight on a 1.0 in the first place :/ putting like large euro wheels on it is gonna add more drag, you will regret every time while climbing hills in second gear.
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo
    #5
    pics of the fully sticker bombed kit please
  6. Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Wigan Posts: 294 Mk4 golf 1.6s 5dr
    #6
    Keepin for a couple of years and going to get another little run around and keep this for shows may even put a VT lump in there but not 100% on that one yet :s will pop some pics up matey
  7. Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Hampshire Posts: 2152 Furi0
    #7
    if you are going to keep it, then do the conversion first.

    if you aren't going to keep it then spending loads on resprays smoothing etc is not worth the effort, the car would sell for less.
  8. Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2011 Cardiff Posts: 908 Mk4 Fiesta Encore Mk1 Saxo Eastcoast
    #8
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Ashleyp View Post
    keep it standard

    will you keep a 1ltr saxo for a long time? if yes, then mod it, if no, then don't mod it.
    This is exactly what I thought. I've got a 1ltr and as much as I'd love to change some of the body to look a little smarter, it's pointless. I'm not going to keep it long.
  9. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 7338 Nissan 200sx S14a
    #9
    Firstly, do you have £4000 plus to pour into your car? If you're doing the "euro" look properly the wheels will set you back about £1K to £1.5K.

    Then you've got the bodywork, smoothing of all parts, air ride suspension or hydro's, paint and aftercare will cost close to £2000 for a show winning car.

    You've then got to think about interior, plush leather seats from posh Alfa Romeo's are most common and are pretty cheap, but getting the other bits done to match can be costly.

    The most important thing though is originality. Take a walk around the Edition38 show stands and you'll see what I mean. Everything looks very similar. Lows and BBS RS wheels with a bit of leather. You run the risk of doing all of this to your car to find nobody really notices it because it's just like all the others.

    Finally - the Euro look is probably the most expensive looks to get right. I've got mates who have put over £10K into their punto's etc. Yes they've won awards and the cars are cool. But the losses they'll encounter are huge.
  10. Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 coventry Posts: 3 saxo mk2 vtr orange saxo mk2 vtr orange race car
    #10
    i euro'd my saxo and it didnt cost to much it just took alot of time and effort i kept the cost down by finding the best prices for things instead of jumping at the first part i saw. Name: jakes car.jpg Views: 58 Size: 9.3 KB
  11. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5
    #11
    if thats eur0 my car has a 2.0 in it.
  12. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 7338 Nissan 200sx S14a
    #12
    Sorry mate but how is that euro?? It's lowered (not very much) on some wheels with shiny lips and a bit of smoothing. Then painted lambo orange!

    So many people try to do euro now it's mainstream and it can't pull it off.
  13. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 7338 Nissan 200sx S14a
    #13
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Derbyshire80 View Post
    Right so had my VT kit on for a couple of months nearly now and the attention it is getting is great really makes people stop and stare (Stickerbomed fully). But it is starting to fade a bit and I'm nowhere near as keen on it anymore so been looking into going down the euro style route, but have a couple of questions for you kind guys to fill me in on before I get started. (if your willing to comply that is).
    So the first being is what colour should I get the car resprayed? Been thinking some kind of nice candy colour ie baby blue or orange, going the complete opposite way and getting matte White....
    The next question is how much work is involved in smoothing the locks and removing the door handles and making it all nice and flush?

    Got a couple of other ideas but gobs keep them under wraps for now
    Cheers in advance guys.

    Paint is normally a neutral colour i.e browns, creams, nato green etc. Not candy blue or bright colours.

    Smoothing is easy if you're handy with a welder and a bit of filler.
  14. Established Member Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 1016
    #14
    Have saxo's still got it in them to attract attention at a car show. Theyre like a body kitted corsa b now.