New saxo new problems

  1. Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2012 stoke on trent Posts: 343 gold saxo vts ep3 civic type r (harry) seat ib
    #1
    Right today i purchased a 2000 gold vts

    86k
    mot til july
    tax til feb
    lowered and k&n filter the only real mods.

    all in £450

    drove it home from london today and the engine and gearbox are spot on.

    will need brakes refurbing but i can do that over the winter as its going on track next summer and wont be driven until then.

    2 small problems that really did my nut in on the 3 hour drive home.

    1. leaking roof, the water is running down the from a pillar (inside) im guessing sun roof?

    2. is play in the gear stick its not terrible but to much for my liking.

    sure il be finding more problems along the way but any help on these would be great for now.

    cheers
  2. Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Houghton-Le-Spring Posts: 366 C2 vts
    #2
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by lukebeard View Post
    Right today i purchased a 2000 gold vts

    86k
    mot til july
    tax til feb
    lowered and k&n filter the only real mods.

    all in £450

    drove it home from london today and the engine and gearbox are spot on.

    will need brakes refurbing but i can do that over the winter as its going on track next summer and wont be driven until then.

    2 small problems that really did my nut in on the 3 hour drive home.

    1. leaking roof, the water is running down the from a pillar (inside) im guessing sun roof?

    2. is play in the gear stick its not terrible but to much for my liking.

    sure il be finding more problems along the way but any help on these would be great for now.

    cheers
    Sun roof leaking is a common problem with saxos, if your not arsed about using it just seal it shut ? if your wanting to use it just look for a replacement.

    Play in the gearstick can be something simple like warn linkages.
  3. Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2012 stoke on trent Posts: 343 gold saxo vts ep3 civic type r (harry) seat ib
    #3
    yes im tracking the car so will just get some good strong sealent this weekend. iv read the how to guide on here for linkages and ordered some uprated linkage rods from egay. hopefully that wil sort it. i also have ordered a manifold from toyosports. is there anything else anyone could suggest thats worth a purchase? wot about the oil catch tanks? different induction? im new to the saxo scene im a JDM lover lol cheers for the help rhys
  4. Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Houghton-Le-Spring Posts: 366 C2 vts
    #4
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by lukebeard View Post
    yes im tracking the car so will just get some good strong sealent this weekend. iv read the how to guide on here for linkages and ordered some uprated linkage rods from egay. hopefully that wil sort it. i also have ordered a manifold from toyosports. is there anything else anyone could suggest thats worth a purchase? wot about the oil catch tanks? different induction? im new to the saxo scene im a JDM lover lol cheers for the help rhys
    Im not that clued up with the whole track scene but theres a section on here, called track/motorsports prep, im sure you will find everything you need in that section.