Saxo1andy - Progress Thread: Black 02 VTS **Updated NEW PICS Pg4 12/07/09**

[saxo1andy]

Progress Thread N.o 2: VTS time!

VTS DAY 1:

I’ve owned my VTS since March 08, and I thought id gradually get you all up to speed with how its changed in the last 6 months. Well, it all started when I turned 19 and decided that although I loved my old westy, it was time to move on after owning it since I was 17. I had made a decision early on that I wanted to get a VTS so it was just a case of finding the right one. It had to be below 50k, mk2, preferable black, and 02reg or newer. I eventually found: Citroen Saxo - 1.6 16v VTS, Black, 02reg, 40k on the clock, 1 previous owner FSH, all the VTS refinements, plus it was totally standard. I was pretty chuffed with it tbh, but it was all the was up in Newcastle, so being down in Kent I decided to book a flight up there and if I was happy with it id simply drive it back down. Luckily when I saw it in person it was pretty mint and everything was as described. It was advertised for £3100 but I managed to get it down to £2900 and seeing as I had £3500 to spend I was a very happy bunny! So off I set on what was to be a fun journey. This was the first time id ever driven a VTS (as well as the first time id actually sat in one!) and what a difference it was to my little 1.4! It pulled nicely in every gear and the power difference in the rev range took a bit of getting used too. I’m quite used to long journeys as I do 60 miles a day to and from work and I knew that in my 1.4 sitting at 70-80ish in 5th kept the revs between 3 - 3.5k whereas in the VTS 70-80 in 5th is at 3.5 - 4k and it sometimes felt that I needed to change up a gear - that was quite strange at first but then again the TU5JP4 is a higher revving engine. The handling was great and the VTS air bagged seats were loads more comfy than my westy ones and held you in more, plus they weren’t hideous with yellow piping lol. Another quite noticeable factor was the fuel economy which was obviously worse than in the 1.4 but hey ho! 300+ miles later and I was home admiring my new purchase.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image1711.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image1631.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image1721.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/5.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image177.jpg

Old westy and new VTS:

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/12.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/2.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/9.jpg

I fitted standard GB style plates to freshen it up a bit, and also gave it a little clean:

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/S3.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/S2.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/S9.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Ss.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/S6.jpg

Lowered + Subtle Changes:

First things first - ride height. The standard saxo suspension is far too high for my liking, so ordering my full suspension kit was high on the agenda. The suspension I decided to get was the Spax 60mm kit consisting of front springs and shocks and rear shocks... these were fitted by Motowise in Hampshire after reading a few recommendations on here. I also fitted set of aero wipers which are a nice touch and I think they perform better than standard wipers too. FCS was fast approaching and luckily my sax was at the standard I wanted it to be in for the show.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/5-1.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/4.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/2-1.jpg

Thoughts so far? and opinions welcome!

[Sammy-Boy]

Loooks great mate excellent milege an price good buy :D

[3cott]

nice mate

i think it would look a lot better with white wheels

[Marshy]

Very smart mate, looks nice and clean :y:

As 3cott said... would look mint on white wheels!

[carlyvtr]

nice,looks in very good condition :) i agree about the white wheels,would look ace

[vtr-tec]

do you wanna sell me the dimmo front bumper :D

[Shellz]

Looking good.

[saxo1andy]

Cheers for the comments guys, was deffinately a good purchase :y: As for going white with the VTS rims...now that wouldnt tie in with the stealth theme I was looking to go for would it! :p

[saxo1andy]

do you wanna sell me the dimmo front bumper :D

Funily enough ive put the old westy back to standard so the kit will be up for sale very soon :y:

[saxo1andy]

GTI leathers:

Id been hunting for a decent set of GTI half leathers since I owned the VTS, and after not having much luck, I finally came across a good set of airbagged GTI leathers from dave_m (cheers fella)

After a trip to and from Birmingham, it was a case of old with the old, in with the new!

Before

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/5.jpg

After

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image201.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image189.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image195.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image200.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image190.jpg

Got some tailored mats too!

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image193.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image192.jpg

Once they were in I gave the car a good clean:

Before

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image207.jpg

Cleaned!

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image156.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image157.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image181.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image176.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image177-1.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image179.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image183.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image186.jpg

More changes still to come...comments welcome :A:

[saxosport]

Mint mate

[carl]

nice dude

[Peasnall]

really nice that mate

[Agent-VIP]

Phew.. it's a good job it was foggy :\

Looks tidy, nice and clean!

What's the plans for it?

EDIT: And why is there VTR badges on the westie? :S

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/4836/foggylv2.jpg

lollerz.

[saxo1andy]

Phew.. it's a good job it was foggy :\

Looks tidy, nice and clean!

What's the plans for it?

EDIT: And why is there VTR badges on the westie? :S

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/4836/foggylv2.jpg

lollerz.

lol The fogs were on just while taking the pics, im not one for using fogs unless its foggy :cool:

As for the vtr badges, I think the westcoast badges look pap + It tied in with the VTR Replica theme I went for when first modding it, along with vtr alloys etc...

Plans will be more subtle changes and performance upgrades: 266mm gti brakes, sport gear linkages, GE quick shift, strut brace etc :y:

[IH8CAMERAS]

Nicee..i like, how much did seats cost?

Been offered some GTi interior £200 :s

[OLLYVTS]

Looks like a mint vts,love the leathers.

[Sammy-Boy]

Spray the rims white mate will look awesome!!

[Hopcraft]

Very nice, modding it well.

Wasn't very keen on that westy, glad you not going down the same route with the s.

[Sneakydevil89]

gti leathers look good mate. goes well with the car.

[saxo1andy]

Cheers for the comments guys :cool:

[saxo1andy]

Show cage fitted + more subtle changes:

I thought the interior could so with livening up a bit so I bought a show cage. It was a bit of a pig to fit at first, and I was worried about it digging into my leathers, but eventually it went in with no worries.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/193ff061.jpg

Also purchased a bonnet bra from the group buy on here, I know there marmite but I quite like them and they can be whipped on and off in a flash anyway. I also customised some clear jewel rears into euro style ones.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/50a81650.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/e05025de.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/1b184917.jpg

My tyres were wearing out abit on the front, so I decided to buy some brand new Toyo TR1 all round ;)

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/a09e5472.jpg

More updates to come :D

[Mike_08]

looking good mate Daves leather were mint lol good job they gone to a decent home

[saxo1andy]

Yea im really chuffed with them, cheers mate!

[3cott]

luv it mate.

are you retrimming the door cards?

[stevo67]

Get a set of 1.1 doorcards(black 1`s)like the car a lot.


Steve.

[Hodgins91]

stunning example !
if it was mine id remove cage and bra....but its not mine (sadly) lol
very nice !

are them tailored mats off ebay ?

[saxo1andy]

luv it mate.

are you retrimming the door cards?

Cheers!

I am indeed mate, either that or 1.1 doorcards as said by stevo67 but I think having them retrimmed would look miles better.

[saxo1andy]

stunning example !
if it was mine id remove cage and bra....but its not mine (sadly) lol
very nice !

are them tailored mats off ebay ?

Cheers fella,

Yea lol some of the mods will be love/hate but its taking shape how I want it too, and the mats are off ebay! a bargain buy :cool:

[saxo1andy]

Thanks mate! ;)

The cage is surprisingly light so it doesnt really make any difference, and ive taken my spare wheel out which helps!

Deffinately doing engine/performance mods! im 50/50 on camming it though, I do 60ish miles a day for work so I need it to be practical (engine wise anyway lol)

[Hodgins91]

Cheers fella,

Yea lol some of the mods will be love/hate but its taking shape how I want it too,


thats all that matters really :)

[saxo1andy]

Quick shift + Gear Linkages:

Small update - Thought the gear change could do with being more selective and less sloppy so I got some X-sport gear linkages and also a GE Quickshift, both have made a decent difference so would deffinately recommened :y:

Also got a powerflex lower engine mount as I thought the standard one could do with replacing...

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/e3e27bab.jpg

[saxo1andy]

Smoked Angels & Side repeaters:

I finally got round to getting my new toyo tyres fitted, and a week later I took the deliveries of some smoked angels along with a xenon bulb upgrade, and also some smoked side repeaters.

The angels were quite easy to fit although I did snap a clip or two on the plastic trim thats under the light, I had some spares clips though :A:

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image219.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image224.jpg

Standard side repeaters (boring)

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image226.jpg

Smoked side repeaters :y:

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image225.jpg

All fitted!

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image227.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image230.jpg

Hope you like it so far :cool:

[Liam-westcoast]

the car is coming along really nice mate, i love the angels

[saxo1andy]

Cheers fella :wink:

[Roj]

absolute beauty! bra/angels go together reallllyyy well!

[Ben]

Looks really nice buddy! Keep it up :y:

[saxo1andy]

Cheers for the comments guys, glad you all like it so far!

[saxo1andy]

Dimma Grill:

Id been deciding whether to do something DIY with my original grill, or to get a dimma grill and potentially smooth it in to the bonnet. I ended up buying a dimma grill from CJ_Saxo (cheers bud!) It was already black and came with the mesh too, totally transformed the front end. I don’t think ill be smoothing it in as it looks good as it is but we’ll see...

PS - It needs a clean so excuse the dirtyness!

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/002e1cb4.jpg

[dj_tingle]

looks real nice mate
keep up the work:D

[Ben]

Very smart mate, love it :y:

[saxo1andy]

looks real nice mate
keep up the work:D

Very smart mate, love it :y:

Thanks :A:

[saxo1andy]

New exhaust system:

With all the exterior changes taking place nicely, I thought it was about time I invested in a new exhaust system! After a lot of thought over which setup id prefer, I ended up getting a magnex de-cat (just before they went bust!), Supersprint centre section and a piper 3.5” inwardly rolled back box…

Magnex
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/44c73a71.jpg

Supersprint
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/49a0a20b.jpg

Piper
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/a01d2dc2.jpg

:afro: Comments welcome!

[-Richard-]

gawjus car mate

[Prickle]

Looks sweet :D


are the side repeaters easy to respray ??

[saxo1andy]

gawjus car mate

Cheers mate

Looks sweet :D


are the side repeaters easy to respray ??

Cheers :A:, With a few light coats of tinting spray...there done! But my ones were brand new (£5 off ebay) :oops:

[Tom5190]

good looking car that, spot on job you have done so far. exhaust looks good to, only thing i dont like is bonnet bra why hide your car when it looks so good?

[adamsax]

Decat piper system?

Your ears will bleed.

[saxo1andy]

good looking car that, spot on job you have done so far. exhaust looks good to, only thing i dont like is bonnet bra why hide your car when it looks so good?

Cheers bud, the bra can be whipped on and off quite easily and I like the look of it atm, til I get bored of it :A:

Decat piper system?

Your ears will bleed.

:evil: :evil:

[saxo1andy]

Wheels respayed + New pics:

After thinking about whether to buy some new alloys or respray mine, I decided to respray them. I wanted to get them done before trax 08 which was one week away so I started prepping the wheels asap. After a trip to halfords for various sand papers, primer, paint and laquer, the wheels were finished and ready to put on the day before trax 08 which was more than lucky as I didn’t fancy going up there with steelies…

No during pics im afraid but heres what the wheels turned out like, im quite happy with them. Oh and my new exhaust system is on!!

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/Image001-1.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/Image004.jpg

Trax 08 (looking dirty from the bad weather :n:)

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/e1eabaee.jpg

[stevo67]

Utterly love your saxo mate.


Steve.

[saxo1andy]

Cheers fella :y:

[saxo1andy]

Quick clean:

Heres a few pics showing how it pretty much stands at the minute (sorry for the foggy looking pics, phone was playing up) :cool:

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/10092008689.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/10092008688.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/10092008686.jpg

Comments welcome

[alexsmith]

luvly car mate not too fussed on the bonnet bra but each to their own.
how u find the quickshift mines on order

[saxo1andy]

Quick shift is ace mate, its a deffinate improvement having nice and tight gear changes :y:

[DanT]

very nice indeed, i love the colour of the vts wheels, thinking of getting mine done the same too.

[5AMBO]

that is lush mate. really love it. i think i need those rear lights, seen them on a couple of saxos now and like them more each time i see them. just dont know if they work with my headlights. was kinda going for smoked theme at first but not so sure now.

if you ever think about changing your wheels, ill have first dibs on the vts alloys please.lol.

[Mikey]

car looks well mate.

[SaxoIOW]

this is looking so nice, angels and rear ligths look mint

[mark16v]

Sweet looking S matey :y: Anymore plans ??

[saxo1andy]

Cleaned! + New pics:

Not updated this in a while due to a few issues with my PC not working properly, all is ok now though! Not a lot has changed over the last couple of months apart from de-wipering it and having a full service carried out by citroen as well as a cambelt change, so its running silky smooth :y: I have also been keeping it clean and in good order :)

Heres a pic of the "S" at its dirtyest around late Feb, Dirty as Feck! lol I have now got back in to routinely cleaning the car so it wont be in this kind of state again (till next winter at least)

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image005.jpg

Cleaned using two bucket method with a meggys wash mitt and Autoglym shampoo, dried with megs water magnet then polished with Autoglym SRP. Wheels were finished with Mer wheel wax and tyres were dressed with megs hot shine (applied with a brush)

Nice and clean again :A:

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image250.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image251.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image252.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image255.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image259.jpg

FCS is fast approaching so its time to pull my finger out with a few bits in the next few weeks!!!

Comments Welcome

[saxo1andy]

New Discs and Pads + Bra-less pics:

Well after much consideration on whether to get a 266mm brake setup or not, I decided to go for a standard 247mm setup...but uprated of course ;) Not really looking to go track mad just yet so these should suite for the time being.

Settled for 247mm grooved Mintex discs all round with Mintex pads to match, and recently took delivery of them :A:

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image139.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image164.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Image213.jpg

These were fitted pretty much straight away I and I must say these are a deffinate improvement over the standard items - healthy stopping power and no squeeling :y:

Here are a few pics of the S which I took a few months ago whilst the bra was off:

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Im5.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Im3.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Im4.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Im2.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/VTS/Im1.jpg

What do we think - bra on or off ???

Few more bits and pieces to do before FCS but I think all should be done in time.

Next bits are painting the calipers, lacquering my euro style lights for better durability and getting my VTS wheels powdercoated as my DIY job is starting to look a bit tatty lol

[saxo1andy]

Hit 70k today! done about 30k in the S now since ownership...Still loving it :A:

[Andyc123]

Car looks utter spotless mate! .. I really like tha bra on tbh mate, Im after one for mine,

But yeah, Looks ace mate! :y:

[saxo1andy]

Thanks mate! yea I think they look good, and there practical too :A:

[spaghettifufanu]

Looks sweet mate , so clean . Black wheels always look the best .

[saxo1andy]

Thanks bud! The S rims are being powdercoated at the min as they were starting to chip from when I sprayed them myself, so they should be looking mint for FCS!...lets hope I get them back before the end of the week! :panic:

[VTR_Craig]

very nice mate

where did you get the brakes from, after a set for mine.

[saxo1andy]

very nice mate

where did you get the brakes from, after a set for mine.

Cheers fella :A:

Got them from CRN Performance on ebay, they were a bargain too!

[matt-391-vtr]

nice fella...what other mods u got planned?

[saxo1andy]

New Pics (FCS) and pre show clean:

Better late than never! Ive only just got round to uploading the few pics that were taken of my car at FCS. The dust was a joke so im glad a few were taken before it got badly coated! Ive never had to wash my car so many times in one weekend before!

Anyway heres the pics of the results from the pre show clean up and prep:

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/Image004-1.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/Image006.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/Image001-2.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/Image278.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/Image009-1.jpg

FCS Pics:

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/SDC10917.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/SDC10901.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/SDC10902.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/SDC10918.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/SDC10919.jpg

:fcuk:
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/SDC10972.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/SDC11013.jpg

Wasnt too bad a day tbh, there just better not be any dust next year! lol

Comments welcome as usual!

[Mark1]

Looks good there :D

[saxo1andy]

Yea I really like the last pic, thanks bud

[ashwilson]

love your car mate!

looks ace!

[Sean_VTS]

Looking good mate! Like what youve done so far and the paint work comes up amazing once clean!

Got any other plans?

[3cott]

Thats really nice mate:y:

Looks like my s :cool:

[Ashleyp]

minus the bonnet bra and this cars nearly perfect

needs a black cage imo

[J222JRA]

i think the cage should be the same colour as the wheels

[mattii]

love it

[Rossi86]

the colour of them wheels are awesome. goes really well with black. like the rear lights too.

keep the bonnet bra, i have one too and their nice.

[saxo1andy]

nice fella...what other mods u got planned?

Thanks mate, im looking to cam it quite soon!!

love your car mate!

looks ace!

Cheers mate!

Looking good mate! Like what youve done so far and the paint work comes up amazing once clean!

Got any other plans?

Cheers fella :cool: yea a little bit of effort seems to go along way! Cams and a remap in the near future will probably be the last major mod, Im thinking of debadging it too

Thats really nice mate:y:

Looks like my s :cool:

Cheers bud, yea I think I saw yours at FCS too - twins :p

minus the bonnet bra and this cars nearly perfect

needs a black cage imo

Thats funny because I have be wondering whether or not I should paint it, black would look nice!

i think the cage should be the same colour as the wheels

That would look good! hmmm im 50/50 now lol

love it

Thanks bud!

the colour of them wheels are awesome. goes really well with black. like the rear lights too.

keep the bonnet bra, i have one too and their nice.

Thanks, yea bonnet bra's FTW :cool:

[SaxoIOW]

absoulutly stunning, this is inspiration for my black vtr :y:

[scottthurlow]

looks nce budd

[saxo1andy]

absoulutly stunning, this is inspiration for my black vtr :y:

Thanks bud, glad you like it! :y:

looks nce budd

Cheers fella!

[SaxoIOW]

you selling up? I noticed you are selling alot of your parts.

[saxo1andy]

you selling up? I noticed you are selling alot of your parts.

I am indeed mate :sad: Its going back to standard bar the wheels and suspension at the moment...

On the other hand I now have a new toy! The liquid yellow beast looks immense in the sun :D I need a decent camera lol

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x210/andy_e_2007/Image018-1.jpg

Ill make a proper thread on the 182 at some point :cool:

[SaxoIOW]

the 182 looks epic :y: Shame your selling up, was my favourite saxo on sax-p:(

[McPikie]

Love the 182 fella, but that saxo is immense

:y: