Cheap Ideas?

  1. L-plater Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 46
    #1
    I own a 1.4i 1996 saxo but I want to get my hands dirty. Any ideas what I should start with?
  2. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.
    #2
    Check for rust
  3. L-plater Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 46
    #3
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Cam View Post
    Check for rust
    Thanks loool I couldn't afford a newer one.
  4. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti
    #4
    What's it got on it at the minute mod wise?
    Anything seem out of the ordinary with it?
    When was it last serviced?
  5. Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 114
    #5
    Yh start with the basics bud. Make sure engine is in good nick, ie propperly serviced, then move on to suspension, are all bushes in good condition as well as springs dampers etc. Then do the same for the brakes, all in good order. Just basically making sure you have a good solid well looked after base point to start modding.

    In my opinion the best place to start modding is suspension, ie lowering and upgrading. Get the handling sorted first, I find my VTS such a little go kart and its only down 30mm.
    Brake upgrades next, bigger or possibly just uprated items. Then its down the power route.
    Obviously everyone is different but theres my tuppence worth.
  6. L-plater Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 46
    #6
    Sounds good. I gotta find a place to buy saxo parts
  7. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 ringwood Posts: 6305 suzuki swift 1.2 sz3
    #7
    Doesn't matter about how old they are, check for rust. Take hammers and screwdrivers. And get poking!
  8. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti
    #8
    Pay for a premium membership so you can get access to the for sale section. You'll get good second hand parts from members.
  9. L-plater Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 46
    #9
    There is rust on the boot but I'm not the best at spraying.
  10. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #10
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by KyleDanZz View Post
    There is rust on the boot but I'm not the best at spraying.
    Get some pics up,you could always swap the boot over for one in the same colour but in better nick.
  11. L-plater Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 46
    #11


    Sorry its dark
  12. L-plater Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 46
    #12
    http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/Ky...tml?sort=3&o=1
  13. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti
    #13
    As Stevo said, just get a new boot lid. There's plenty to be had.
  14. L-plater Joined: Jul 2013 Wiltshire Posts: 85 2002 Citroen Saxo VTR, Renault Clio 1.4 RN
    #14
    Anything loose? Dash lights on? Funny sounds, clunks or bangs?
  15. L-plater Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 46
    #15
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by bluebike112 View Post
    Anything loose? Dash lights on? Funny sounds, clunks or bangs?
    The gear box judders when I take my foot off the accelerator and the exhaust vibrates when I pull off
  16. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2010 Chesterfield/Nottingham Posts: 7147 dead vts. twisted 106 gti. '03' vtrrrr
    #16
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by KyleDanZz View Post
    The gear box judders when I take my foot off the accelerator and the exhaust vibrates when I pull off
    Sounds like you need engine/gearbox mounts.
  17. L-plater Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 46
    #17
    Well my centre box pipe rusted off near the back box when I was driving to pick up my new Royal Python. So I just ordered a straight through centre pipe. Now I just need mod back box because there's no point putting the standard one back on. Might just buy premium to see the ones for sale.