Shiny bits

1. Saxo-Slag Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Stockport, Manchester Posts: 5911 Vtr @ 123bhp R.I.P VTS

   #1 31st October 2006, 15:42

   Do you think i shud buy shiny ecu, battery and fuse box cover for my engine bay.
   
2. TheVtrKid Established Member Joined: Oct 2006 Leeds, England Posts: 1885 MG ZR 1.4

   #2 31st October 2006, 16:03

   thats hot, dam expensive tho
3. Saxo-Slag Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Stockport, Manchester Posts: 5911 Vtr @ 123bhp R.I.P VTS

   #3 31st October 2006, 16:31

   Bought the car that clean. I just keep ontop off it now. Im really thinking about it just wanna know what everybody else thinks.
4. Mysticp Scotland Joined: Jul 2005 Edinburgh Posts: 9556 Saxo 1.6i 16v VTS, 2 Classic Minis

   #4 31st October 2006, 16:38

   IMO, dont get shiney bits, thres a nice balance of sniey bits and black bits under there!
5. ets2k9 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Hednesford, West Mids Posts: 6230 Seat Leon Cupra R

   #5 31st October 2006, 16:41

   Shiny bits are a nightmare becuase it never stops, one shiny bit leads to another.
   
   Mine is a half arsed attempt at being shiny.
   
   
6. Saxo-Slag Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Stockport, Manchester Posts: 5911 Vtr @ 123bhp R.I.P VTS

   #6 31st October 2006, 16:43

   Where do you get these from. Just want to price them up really to see if it is worth the hype
7. ets2k9 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Hednesford, West Mids Posts: 6230 Seat Leon Cupra R

   #7 31st October 2006, 16:49

   My stuff is all second hand Spec R stuff which you can get off their website or the ebay shop.
   
   Theres a few others knocking about but Spec R is the better option.
8. saxo_VTR_115bhp L-plater Joined: Aug 2006 plymouth Posts: 59 saxo VTR mk2

   #8 31st October 2006, 16:54

   im not a big fan of shiny bits, how have you got 123bhp out of your VTR? and where did u get ur induction kit hose from? and how big a diameter is it? cheers class looking engine by the way
9. BruceybabyVTR Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2006 Edinburgh Posts: 858 Saxo VTR MK2

   #9 31st October 2006, 16:57

   I seen fairly cheap bits on ebay. I think u shud go for it matey
10. Saxo-Slag Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Stockport, Manchester Posts: 5911 Vtr @ 123bhp R.I.P VTS

    #10 31st October 2006, 17:03

    Got the car tuned to how it is when i bought it. I have the proof on paper aswell. Im not sure on sizes and everything else as i said it was on the car.
11. Saxo-Slag Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Stockport, Manchester Posts: 5911 Vtr @ 123bhp R.I.P VTS

    #11 31st October 2006, 17:05

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by BruceybabyVTR I seen fairly cheap bits on ebay. I think u shud go for it matey

    Not after the cheap stuff mate. That does look tacky
12. Robbo Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2005 M'Bro - Teesside Posts: 3060 401 bhp r33 skyline

    #12 31st October 2006, 17:30

    they look good but imo keep the money and spend on something more like.... worthwhile if you get me (no offence intended)
13. bul69 Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2006 doncaster Posts: 467 forte 1.1i (legend)

    #13 31st October 2006, 17:33

    yes get the shiny stuff.... looks gooooood
14. ets2k9 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Hednesford, West Mids Posts: 6230 Seat Leon Cupra R

    #14 31st October 2006, 17:35

    Try keeping it shiny thats a good laugh.
15. Saxo-Slag Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Stockport, Manchester Posts: 5911 Vtr @ 123bhp R.I.P VTS

    #15 31st October 2006, 17:51

    My engine bay is spotless all the time so keeping it clean will not be a problem.
16. Dan Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2003 Middlesbrough United Kingdom (England) Posts: 23676 Seat Leon FR

    #16 31st October 2006, 19:27

    I would say yes matey as I like them.
17. user_7393 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2005 North Yorkshire Posts: 4014 Audi A4

    #17 31st October 2006, 19:31

    Very nice looking bay, keep it as it is and keep it clean.
18. Mattvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 hinckley Posts: 2580

    #18 31st October 2006, 19:33

    they give the engine soo much of a better look.
    www.getbadass.co.uk is a cheaper version of r spec,what ive got on mine now
    
    http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...b/DSC00416.jpg
    
    apologies for the poor pic quality
19. thadogg Established Member Joined: Jun 2006 Buxton, Derbyshire Posts: 1801 Impreza Sti PPP

    #19 31st October 2006, 22:06

    I've got the same as above, from Getbadass. I think they look smart, I'm going to get the manifold cover soon, and hopefully a different induction kit. I like your e-tec strut brace as well, might have to get one
    
    
20. Mattvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 hinckley Posts: 2580

    #20 31st October 2006, 22:11

    e-tech strut brace is next on my list
21. rushy_23 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Aug 2004 West Mids Posts: 15392 '98 EK9 N1

    #21 31st October 2006, 22:12

    Im personally not keen on shiny bits n bobs, engine bay looks great if its just kept clean.
    
    But we cant all be the same.
22. infamousaidy Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 488

    #22 3rd November 2006, 07:31

    really really not keen the odd bit is ok but i've already had a big argument with another clubs events organiser over this subject so i'll be good here.
    
    carbon is much cooler and isnt as in your face at all. how about doing something a bit different like colour coding the brake servo or something, or instead of a cover over the ecu just sadn the ecu smooth and paint/poilish it as its quite a funky shape
23. VTS_16v_Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500

    #23 3rd November 2006, 21:14

    Now I like shiny bits, nothin worse than openin a bonnet any just seein a big black lump with no detail. But I think you have to be careful cos one thin leads to another and before you no it you end up look like some of the people out of certain Ford owners clubs how are more intertested in showin than drivin.
    
    Do it but don't Over do it :-)