Opinions please

1. Bridges1987 L-plater Joined: Aug 2012 Devon Posts: 88 Saxo vtr

   #1 12th August 2012, 22:02

   Ok so im new to this whole car modding game. This is my attempt at spraying the grill and heater surrounds. I think it looks pretty good. What do you lot think? also is it possible to raise the rear end with out returning it to standard?
2. Holty Regular Poster Joined: May 2012 St Helens Posts: 311 2001 1.1 Saxo forte MK2

   #2 12th August 2012, 22:05

   i dont mind it tbh looks okay i would spray the cheverons black on the grill looks abit out of place though being green, i think it would look smart with some vts alloys gloss green haha
   but yeah man not a bad job
3. DanTvts Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Torbay Posts: 1285 Mauritius Vts, 206 Gti 180

   #3 12th August 2012, 22:38

   Not too keen on the colour, thats just a personal thing though, looks like you've got a decent finish anyway. Would get some mesh for the grille too and ditch the m3 mirrors if it was mine
4. Bridges1987 L-plater Joined: Aug 2012 Devon Posts: 88 Saxo vtr

   #4 13th August 2012, 00:02

   Yeah I don't like the mirrors they came with the car... I wanted a lighter green and I was thinking the same with the chevs. Looking into the mesh at the moment. Just waiting for payday and the wheels will eventually be black with green around the edges trying to prep them myself to save some money. Hoping to do a headlight conversion aswell. Was gonna spray these green but apparently that's illegal?!?!?
5. Bridges1987 L-plater Joined: Aug 2012 Devon Posts: 88 Saxo vtr

   #5 13th August 2012, 00:05

   I wanna spray the bottom half in green possibly with a wide body kit not sure on that tho. Looking at standard mirrors tbh. Any tips on how to remove the centre console with ease? I just decided to go black and green on account of being hooked on monster energy and I called the car kermit as its French lol so rocking the black and green.
6. bcfc2 Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Staffs Posts: 1220 Posi blue furio

   #6 13th August 2012, 00:10

   Grill looks good, spray the chevrons black!
   I'd also keep the green to a minimum, don't want to risk making it look tacky but that's just my opinion

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7. 0110craig Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Middlesbough Posts: 239 Ep3 Type R

   #7 13th August 2012, 00:14

   Dont take it the wrong way mate, but its not to my liking, but hey its not my car,
   Also Standard mirrors or 106 mirrors are a must!
   
   Yeah i wouldn't advised spraying headlights green! Mr mot wont be to friendly or your local traffic officers wont either!

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8. Nates-VTR Established Member Joined: Sep 2011 dublin Posts: 1200 saxo 1.6 8v VTR

   #8 13th August 2012, 00:17

   There's 5 screws in the centre console if I remember correctly 2 behind the blank button caps 2 above the A/C controls and one at the very bottom, top vent pulls out, heater slider caps pull off and I think that's about it not hard at all tbh.
   
   Ohh and the grill looks decent, black chevs might make it look a bit more in place if you know what I mean

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9. Bridges1987 L-plater Joined: Aug 2012 Devon Posts: 88 Saxo vtr

   #9 13th August 2012, 00:34

   Yeah any advice is appreciated just need some nice black mesh on it going for black and green interior deffo. Just not sure what to do out side of the car. Suggestions anyone? Is it advisable to cut out the bottom of the bumper to mesh it or not?
10. Bridges1987 L-plater Joined: Aug 2012 Devon Posts: 88 Saxo vtr

    #10 13th August 2012, 00:36

    Also nates how did you achieve the shine on the black trim on your bumper?
11. Nates-VTR Established Member Joined: Sep 2011 dublin Posts: 1200 saxo 1.6 8v VTR

    #11 13th August 2012, 01:57

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bridges1987 Also nates how did you achieve the shine on the black trim on your bumper?

    Resprayed them gloss black mate check my progress thread for more info/photos
12. Bridges1987 L-plater Joined: Aug 2012 Devon Posts: 88 Saxo vtr

    #12 13th August 2012, 08:47

    Ok cheers chap
13. Bridges1987 L-plater Joined: Aug 2012 Devon Posts: 88 Saxo vtr

    #13 13th August 2012, 10:40

    Progress looks good. Def on the gloss black next just gonna leave the green to a minimum on the outside. Little but more in the interior tho as a accent colour tho. Will keep posting updates
14. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

    #14 13th August 2012, 11:15

    Looks pretty chavvy tbh.
15. Bridges1987 L-plater Joined: Aug 2012 Devon Posts: 88 Saxo vtr

    #15 13th August 2012, 11:38

    It's a Saxo they all look chavy when lowered with alloys ect