Picking it up tomorrow

[CJ_Saxo]

Well guys, went for viewing on a 2000 black vtr today and i am so glad it met all my expectations.

It has 45k on the clock, full dealer service history, two previous women owners, the paintwork is impecable... i am very happy with the purchase. The first thing i am doing when i collect it tomorrow is having it serviced just get it fully checked out, then the real modding can begin!

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l252/ChrisJ_06/DSCF0269-1.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l252/ChrisJ_06/DSCF0270.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l252/ChrisJ_06/DSCF0271.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l252/ChrisJ_06/DSCF0272.jpg

[Jackman]

Looks clean mate!

whats the plans?!

[Bake]

Very nice.

[CJ_Saxo]

Firstly lowering, 60 all around, but unsure wether to go 50 ot 60 to be honest. I want to keep the original VTR alloys, give them abit of a refurb and powercoat them white, i know its not to everyones taste but i love the contrast.

I really intend on changing alot, colour code certains parts and smooth the bumpers in. Angel eyes, smoked jewels ( the rear lights, i think thats what they are called)

Induction kit, full exhaust system made up. There is a place near me which does full powerflow systems, so i will probably get one made up there. ( i know people on here don't overally rate them, but was just an idea)

I intend on going all out with this, i am going to fully strip it, buckets, cams, new manifold, throttle bodies eventually.

So much i have in the pipeline, shame i can't do it all at once.

[Bake]

I intend on going all out with this, i am going to fully strip it, buckets, cams, new manifold, throttle bodies eventually.

So much i have in the pipeline, shame i can't do it all at once.

Do you mind me asking, how come you never went for a VTS? Especially with these plans.

[CJ_Saxo]

Right i did consider the VTS pal....

Its hard to explain, insurance was obvoiusly an issue, i could not get insured on one, without spending alot on a monthly policy. Plus on my pay i would rather like money to do lots of mods to the VTR than just one every month to a VTS for instance.

I think it will become a good and an extremely forfilling challenge to see what i can achieve from the 8v lump.

I will keep you all updated monthly what i get up to.

[CJ_Saxo]

Whats best lowering kit to lower it 50-60...

I know he saxo has the torsion bar at the back, but is something like this ok, or not?

http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/frame-detail.asp?PAGE=/manranges.asp

[Emma_ZS]

very nice :)

[chrissaxovts]

i hav 60 on the front 80 on the back mate its up to what ever you want it to look like 50 will look nice tho just sit right o ye your car looks well nice:y:

[CJ_Saxo]

Cheers guys, i think i may lower 60 all around, i intend on keeping the standard VTR alloys, but put some decent rubber on them.

Is there any pictures of 60 all around? Would be appreciated

[sharpie]

Right i did consider the VTS pal....

Its hard to explain, insurance was obvoiusly an issue, i could not get insured on one, without spending alot on a monthly policy. Plus on my pay i would rather like money to do lots of mods to the VTR than just one every month to a VTS for instance.

I think it will become a good and an extremely forfilling challenge to see what i can achieve from the 8v lump.

I will keep you all updated monthly what i get up to.

but insurancing a vtr with those mods will surely cost more than insuring a vts.

[Saxy1]

Looks nice.

[CJ_Saxo]

but insurancing a vtr with those mods will surely cost more than insuring a vts.

I see what your saying but, by the time i have these mods starting to go on.... throttle bodies, cam, head work etc...

I will be older, and premium will go down.

[baker556]

really nice clean example mate like it !

[sharpie]

I see what your saying but, by the time i have these mods starting to go on.... throttle bodies, cam, head work etc...

I will be older, and premium will go down.

tbh a vtr with those mods will not be much faster than a typical hot hatch and you will have spent so much more money. think how many vtrs you've heard of on with n/a work?

[Hopcraft]

very nice, plans sound spot on

this is 50 front 60 back !

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb256/hop_vtr/SL370084.jpg

[SaxoJamie]

Tidy car mate:y:

[CJ_Saxo]

Thanks for that hopcraft.... . is there like a best ride height for optimum handling?