Help with Making my saxo look good!

1. tomgarrett Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 UK Posts: 825 Icelandic Vtr

   #1 19th February 2007, 20:45

   I have got a really cheapy little white saxo , and i was just wondering what things do you reckon i should do to it to make it look proper good, but they have to be cheap as i havnt much cash. I had one idea of spraying the airvents and console cover, but what else?
2. Emma_ZS Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Lincolnshire Posts: 8845 1. Mk2 Posi Furio 2. Fiesta Zetec S

   #2 19th February 2007, 20:50

   What about changing or spraying exterior lights?
3. Andy_S Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 Derby Posts: 1548 Saxo VTS

   #3 19th February 2007, 20:53

   Is it a non vt saxo?
   
   It all depends really how much your lookin 2 spend. Is it a mk1 or 2?
   Things like smokin front lights, fogs and rear lights changes the appearence massively, tinting windows, colour coding bumper strips aslo, all of which you could do urself.
4. tomgarrett Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 UK Posts: 825 Icelandic Vtr

   #4 19th February 2007, 20:54

   how would you spray the lights then. is a special type of paint needed?
5. Andy_S Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 Derby Posts: 1548 Saxo VTS

   #5 19th February 2007, 20:56

   Debadging, dewiper also looks good, if you wana challenge, you could attempt to lower your car urself which wudnt cost much, just get the springs and use standard shocks and dampers.
6. tomgarrett Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 UK Posts: 825 Icelandic Vtr

   #6 19th February 2007, 20:56

   it is a mk2 model, but it is the most basic model i think yet it has tinted windows already.
7. tomgarrett Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 UK Posts: 825 Icelandic Vtr

   #7 19th February 2007, 20:58

   How much would the springs cost ish?
8. Emma_ZS Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Lincolnshire Posts: 8845 1. Mk2 Posi Furio 2. Fiesta Zetec S

   #8 19th February 2007, 21:00

   colour code dash http://www.saxperience.com/mods/show...e.php?artid=44
   
   Spraying front lights:
   Take off the lights first
   Get either hairdryer, heat gun or use oven and heat around the edges of the glass so that the glue goes soft
   Carefully begin to prise off the glass from the rear of the unit (becareful not to crack plastic)
   Pull out the insert
   Rub insert down
   Primer (couple of coats)
   Paint (as many coats as you feel necessary)
   Replace insert
   Heat glue up again slightly
   Re-attach the glass lens to the rear of the unit
9. tomgarrett Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 UK Posts: 825 Icelandic Vtr

   #9 19th February 2007, 21:04

   Thanks for that i might consider it when i get some spare time. Cheers!
10. Emma_ZS Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Lincolnshire Posts: 8845 1. Mk2 Posi Furio 2. Fiesta Zetec S

    #10 19th February 2007, 21:05

    No probs
11. Malky Established Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1057

    #11 19th February 2007, 21:06

    Burn it............................
    
    only joking mate
12. Andy_S Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 Derby Posts: 1548 Saxo VTS

    #12 19th February 2007, 21:07

    Best thing to do, is have a look in the galleries and try and get some ideas from other ppls cars, its all down to what you like and want, we can only really give you ideas.
13. tomgarrett Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 UK Posts: 825 Icelandic Vtr

    #13 19th February 2007, 21:10

    its only temporay anyway im current saving up for a type r civic!
14. tomgarrett Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 UK Posts: 825 Icelandic Vtr

    #14 19th February 2007, 21:17

    hey does anyone know any cheap uk based websites to get cheap alloys?
15. Emma_ZS Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Lincolnshire Posts: 8845 1. Mk2 Posi Furio 2. Fiesta Zetec S

    #15 19th February 2007, 21:18

    ebay! lol
16. tomgarrett Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 UK Posts: 825 Icelandic Vtr

    #16 19th February 2007, 21:26

    nah dont trust ebay ive ordered lots of things before and they havent came lol
17. pubert Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2006 South Shields Posts: 521 orange Peugeot 106 with black vtr wheels

    #17 19th February 2007, 23:35

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tomgarrett nah dont trust ebay ive ordered lots of things before and they havent came lol

    for sale section on this site mate
    
    some white alloys going ATm, would look well good on a white car (well, does in the pic)
    
    bt dunno on price
    
    if its a 1.1, like mine, some VTR alloys make it alot better (i think), and arnt that expensive
18. pubert Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2006 South Shields Posts: 521 orange Peugeot 106 with black vtr wheels

    #18 19th February 2007, 23:40

    another thing ou could do (dno if its been mentioned or not)
    
    is mesh your front grill, or buy a dimma style one (off ebay i'm afraid, but only £40) use black mesh, and then spray your front light black, would look sweet!
    
    well, i think it would, if i was good on photoshop, i'd show u what it would look like, but i'm not
    
    sum1 else might do it for you though (hint, hint)
19. tomgarrett Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 UK Posts: 825 Icelandic Vtr

    #19 20th February 2007, 19:20

    Yeah it is a 1.1, how much exactly do VTR alloys cost.
    The grill idea is quite good as mine is starting to get faded.
    Unable to spray fog lights as i dont have any.
    Thanks for all the ideas, keep them coming!
20. pubert Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2006 South Shields Posts: 521 orange Peugeot 106 with black vtr wheels

    #20 21st February 2007, 12:37

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tomgarrett Yeah it is a 1.1, how much exactly do VTR alloys cost. The grill idea is quite good as mine is starting to get faded. Unable to spray fog lights as i dont have any. Thanks for all the ideas, keep them coming!

    you can usually pick a decent set up on here, for £100-£150ish usually like
    
    i got my black one's for £70
21. tomgarrett Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 UK Posts: 825 Icelandic Vtr

    #21 21st February 2007, 13:28

    For £70 that's well good, did they come with tyres and were they posted to you?
22. VTS_16v_Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500

    #22 21st February 2007, 13:58

    There are quite a lot of base model owners on here that have modded there cars, also quite a few current VT owners started with base models and worked their way up. So there are loads of easy ways to improve the looks of the car.
    
    Modding on a budget doesnt mean the car will look like its been done on a budget , you just have to pick the mods carefully and tastefully. Ebay is a great place for cheap items and breakers yards (if there are any left).
    
    Nice set of wheels would make the most diffence to the overall appearacne of the car but again they dont have to be 17' and chrome to look good.
    
    If you like the motorsport look then a set of 106rallye steel rims on a white car could look good
    
    
    
    Set of white mudflaps and away you go :-)
23. pubert Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2006 South Shields Posts: 521 orange Peugeot 106 with black vtr wheels

    #23 22nd February 2007, 00:11

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tomgarrett For £70 that's well good, did they come with tyres and were they posted to you?

    no, i met him, and came with 2 practically brand new tyres on
    
    but me uncles got a garage and that, so i got the other 2 wheels for £50, including all 4 fitted etc
    
    £120 with 4 brand new tyres is a good price i think though
    
    
    you just have to keep a look out on the for sale section bud
24. argylefan1985 Established Member Joined: Feb 2006 North Devon Posts: 2095 Saxo VTR mk1

    #24 22nd February 2007, 00:15

    buy a vtr interior for it lol. ive got one for sale 70quid and its yours lol
25. Jacks_Black_Sax Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2006 Hinckley, Midlands Posts: 543 1.1 Saxo, 1.6 VTR

    #25 22nd February 2007, 13:26

    Think ive spent about £500 on my 1.1, and i am very happy with how it looks
    
    206 15" alloys : £200
    Proffesional window tints : £140
    Peco backbox : £100
    Induction kit : £20
    Rear smoked lights (DIY) : £10 a can.
    
    Then i got about £150's worth of ICE.
    
    Mines a black saxo.
26. tomgarrett Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 UK Posts: 825 Icelandic Vtr

    #26 26th February 2007, 19:44

    But £500 is half the price of my car so thats quite a lot lol
27. and106gti L-plater Joined: Feb 2007 Birmingham Posts: 51 Saxo VTR 106 GTI

    #27 26th February 2007, 20:04

    buy some rims slam it and put an exhaust on it. maybe put the vt bodykit on
28. tomgarrett Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 UK Posts: 825 Icelandic Vtr

    #28 26th February 2007, 20:08

    would he vt bodykit go on my saxo as it is the proper basic model
29. tomgarrett Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 UK Posts: 825 Icelandic Vtr

    #29 26th February 2007, 20:08

    another problem would be getting the body kit sprayed i could easily fit myself though. how much does it cost to get your car sprayed?
30. tomgarrett Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 UK Posts: 825 Icelandic Vtr

    #30 26th February 2007, 20:14

    I know what tomorrow when its light i will take a few pics of my car so ppl can ave a look at it!
31. tomgarrett Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 UK Posts: 825 Icelandic Vtr

    #31 26th February 2007, 20:16

    its hard fpr me to buy things from england as i dont live in the mainland UK so shipping is v. expensive
32. user_14757 Established Member Joined: Mar 2007 Middlesbrough Posts: 1186 mazda 3 mps

    #32 28th March 2007, 13:59

    lower it !
33. user_14757 Established Member Joined: Mar 2007 Middlesbrough Posts: 1186 mazda 3 mps

    #33 28th March 2007, 14:01

    please dont go for a big xzorst first please please please!!!