PDA

View Full Version : What have you got left to do before FCS


leeroybrown
16th February 2009, 15:32
I know its 4 months away, but this always turns into a good thread.

What exactly have you got left to do to your car before FCS?

pjm300
16th February 2009, 15:32
is anyone actually going to go after the shambles of last year?

Dan
16th February 2009, 15:33
Either buy a vts or a gti-6 lol

Dr_Lee
16th February 2009, 15:35
Buy a Saxo...

MrHouston
16th February 2009, 15:36
Respray alloys
Strip it
Change of front and rear lights
New interier
Replace some old parts
Exhaust welded

And some more bits...alot lol

evans1089
16th February 2009, 15:39
Get mine mapped and new interior...

Mochachino
16th February 2009, 15:39
new beam.

Graeme
16th February 2009, 15:39
fix the clio and thats it maybe de-cat it

leeroybrown
16th February 2009, 15:39
is anyone actually going to go after the shambles of last year?

Its all about the night before in the hotel! :clapping:

MR_N
16th February 2009, 15:43
Get it mot'd

Jorge-
16th February 2009, 15:46
For me it would be mapped and stripped. But I doubt I will come.

Scattle
16th February 2009, 15:48
General tidy up for mine. Few other bits planned too.

steven1451
16th February 2009, 15:55
lowered, alloys, resprayed and few little bits like mirror caps and bit of painting

Danr
16th February 2009, 15:57
New front badge, new drivers seat, fix the dented wing.

frankie
16th February 2009, 15:57
buy a french car

rey
16th February 2009, 15:58
for me would be fannymold, new sus. cam + map, upper brace, and abit more paintwork in the 'bay.

still not sure if im going though lol

Barry123
16th February 2009, 16:00
Get the car back
Fit the Alloys
Fit the Raceland Manifold
Fit the Springs
Fit the Grille
Get the Wide mouth
Get the touch up
Get the morettes lower-coded
Think that's it

Ocego_VTR
16th February 2009, 16:03
Actually buy a saxo lol, doubt that'll happen so i wont be going.

ricksimmonds
16th February 2009, 16:19
buy a new car!

Matt
16th February 2009, 16:20
Get wheels done
Lower
System
Sort out paint work

dsh85
16th February 2009, 16:21
probably get a car lol

Andy_K
16th February 2009, 16:22
Erm...

rebuild engine
fit engine
get engine mapped
fit cage
take cage out
paint cage
paint interior
refit cage again
fit dash and all interior carpets/trim etc
paint exterior
change suspension
MOT tax and insure it

basically

Amiee
16th February 2009, 16:22
buy a french car?

Steve
16th February 2009, 16:24
is anyone actually going to go after the shambles of last year?

my thoughts.

Show was utter wank...

Nick_106
16th February 2009, 16:26
Chop the old engine out, fit vts engine with ph3 cams
strip and rebuild the suspension with new ball joints and bushes
get it into a bodyshop for repairs
fit a cage of somesort
buy some new wheels
buy a new steering wheel

djflipsaxo
16th February 2009, 16:32
after a 4 and a half drive in the saxo last year, ill be going in the mercdes i think and park in the visitors car park.so i doubt ill be doing anything to the car

Josh_24
16th February 2009, 16:45
get a C2 and get the air ride put on ;)

Mikey
16th February 2009, 16:49
sit back and watch you lot on the show stand panic about doing the shit you said you'd do lol.
i might bring a list with me and go round marking all you havnt completed..

like:

no role cage...tut tut tut.

Karl
16th February 2009, 17:00
Get a new strut brace,
possible new set of bucket+harness combo...
silvervision indicator bulbs.
New steering wheel + boss.

....Keep it so it still actually works, its breaking down every other week so far.

Adam_Q
16th February 2009, 17:02
Change headlights to smoked angels and rears to smoked.

Possibly new wheels and tints if all goes well....

Although I might have a new car on thursday so that might be there ;)

NICK2506
16th February 2009, 17:03
lower it, possibly angel eyes, and small cosemtic mods...thats if i come :S

Karl
16th February 2009, 17:03
But youve only just bought the VTR?

Cal
16th February 2009, 17:07
Carbon fogs, rear trim, exhaust trims and mirror bases.
Carpet the rear.
Fit the cage/wrap harnesses.
Remove stripes/full detail/PDR a few dings.
Bonnet respray.
Fresh stripes.
Custom white 'Cup' badges
Paint badges white front and rear/colour code boot button.
Get it through MOT and everything all ready, maybe new brakes.

I was intent on the TB conversion for FCS, but its June 14th and get my license back on the 4th... so its unrealistic. Should get it looking spot on though :y:

Karl
16th February 2009, 17:08
you saved much up towards the TB's Cal mate?

Adam_Q
16th February 2009, 17:08
But youve only just bought the VTR?

True True..... Nothings set in stone yet :)

Peejous
16th February 2009, 17:13
1. 182 Inlet Manifold
2. Decat
3. Remap
4. Strip the rear out
5. Put in Recaro's
6. Touch up little bits

Karl
16th February 2009, 17:13
Peej you gonna rock LM52BBE stripped!? :D

Peejous
16th February 2009, 17:14
Peej you gonna rock LM52BBE stripped!? :D

Quite possibly...

Missus cant moan at me, I wont have spent nothing doing it lol.

Peej wants to be like Cal tbfh

Possible respray in RB? lol

EDIT: Cod in 45 see you tomorrow guys x

Mr_Willy
16th February 2009, 17:28
get insured,.. :'(

Curran
16th February 2009, 17:31
buy a VT kit and fit it to my golf

Zach
16th February 2009, 17:31
Buy a windproof jacket.

Cal
16th February 2009, 17:35
you saved much up towards the TB's Cal mate?Ai got enough to fall back on, shall see though. If I get it looking spot on for FCS I'll be happy. I'm tempted to hold out for the supercharger kit in development... which will give me more time to decide whether I'm moving to Manchester when the house sells or not etc etc etc...

Peej wants to be like Cal tbfh

Possible respray in RB? lolGayqueerfag :homme:

shooorn94
16th February 2009, 17:40
Get Rear beam sorted and lowered,
Find a system I can live with,
New airfilter,
Decide on colour for wheels/buy pro race 1.2's.
General service to ensure all is well,
And maybe get the roof resprayed. :A:

Clouds_mate
16th February 2009, 17:40
Lower and dark VTS rims.

jaybiss
16th February 2009, 18:56
nothing

smiith
16th February 2009, 18:59
respray car
winter camo roof
respray alloys
new engine
FMIC
boost gauge
lower back

Jackman
16th February 2009, 20:16
Get the cams and KMS on.
Buy a Quaife diff and Cage.

Wash it!

craig180
16th February 2009, 20:35
Buy a windproof jacket.

lol

I've got loads to do to mine. Same list as last year tbh

yorkie
16th February 2009, 20:39
fook fcs

ists is in 6weeks................!!!

lots to do!!

Mark51
16th February 2009, 20:40
there is lots i want to do but i dont think im going to get round to them and i dont even think im going to wash it this year

MrHouston
16th February 2009, 21:55
sit back and watch you lot on the show stand panic about doing the shit you said you'd do lol.
i might bring a list with me and go round marking all you havnt completed..

like:

no role cage...tut tut tut.

Hahahahaha

leeroybrown
17th February 2009, 08:34
Decide if I am going to use diesel power

Hannah
17th February 2009, 08:36
Buy something French lol.

titchster
17th February 2009, 08:59
Timing belt
Slagflaps
Dampers & springs
Lower strut brace
Redo bumpstrips & wheels
Tidy engine bay up
Fit my catchtank
Get my 266mm brakes fitted
Give it a bloody good clean

In roughly that order.

Ryan
17th February 2009, 09:29
nothing as i doubt i can be arsed to waste my time :D

louis_23
17th February 2009, 09:52
refurb my alloy's and new tyers
touch up paint on my splitter
supersprint center section and 4-2-1 manifold
panel filter


i'l be happy then ;)

matt_vtr_15
27th February 2009, 13:34
My list comprises of!
*Stripped
*Caged
*Bucket Seats & Harnesses
*Supersprint race system and manifold.
*De-locked or sort the gash from the theft.
*New Brake Pads On The Back
*Cam It

not sure i am going to be able to get it all done, depends how i do with money..

betty02
27th February 2009, 13:34
Lower
Black Mirrors
Yellow Spoiler
Sound Sytem

Best thing is wont be able to afford any of it as i just booked a holdiay!

Jamie
27th February 2009, 13:44
Buy something French lol.

omg i was just posting that!

Karl
27th February 2009, 13:45
She posted that on the 17th of Feb...

lewl.

Proffitt
27th February 2009, 13:46
Bonnet/grill/rocker cover/new strut brace/mirror caps re-spray
Bumpstrips gloss black
Exhaust welded
Set of Blistein B8 (sp)

Hopefully will get all done :D

Jamie
27th February 2009, 14:41
She posted that on the 17th of Feb...

lewl.

Pwnd :D LOLz

Ryan
27th February 2009, 14:42
Incase I change my mind and come

I need
To get it running on all 4 cylinders
sort rear beam banging (arb)

MOT/TAX

3cott
27th February 2009, 18:45
1.front end re-sprayed(fuckin stone chip)
2.new bearings for axle
3.get some gti door cards or my vts ones retrimed
4.wheels painted
5.4branch an zorst systme
6.smoked fogs an hid kit fitted
7.polished rockers
8.new induction kit
9.french plates

Ferg
27th February 2009, 18:53
Just tidy things up.
Not bothered about having cams and mapped for a show.
Roof will be getting sorted for shizzle.
Just a big clean tbh.

de4n0
27th February 2009, 18:58
Get a dash, door cards and rear cards sprayed white, white parcel shelf, blue centre console and vents, fit and spray 106gti rear bumper, colour code car, fit some show lights, white powdercoated alloys, make speaker pods and install rear speakers. blue speedo led's and should be done.....

Paul
27th February 2009, 19:04
Too much to list lulz.

Matty_VTR
27th February 2009, 19:15
lots..

Body shop for to fix dent in wing..
then re-spray wings, bonnet and front bumper and a sideskirt.
new brakes.
replace bodywork clips.

then i'll be happy.

Hannah
27th February 2009, 19:19
My post could be coming true... ;)

Graeme
27th February 2009, 20:02
my list has got bigger

• Paint door bulits to match wheels
• De-cat
• panel filter
• Machine polishing

dsh85
27th February 2009, 20:18
- 1x vodka
- 1x mixer
- 6 cans for journey etc
- ginsters

theyll be more but thats a start i hope to achieve my goal

Ashleyp
27th February 2009, 20:54
new saxo, going to look at one this week though, so looks promising

then buy amp for comps
build box for the sub
soundproof car
buy more wires
install ICE

sit back, admire and prepare for the drinking session

Liam-westcoast
27th February 2009, 20:54
quite a big list

-put engine back in
-lower
-put seats in
-new wheels
-raceland manifold and induction kit
-fit exhaust
-fit bumper and wing
-new bonnet
-strut brace
-get some angels
-smoked fogs
-new rocker cover


that is about it if i do go

Nij
27th February 2009, 22:27
what havnt i got left to do before FCS?

a much easier question from here.

the to do list includes,
suspension,
brakes,
paint work,
engine work,
interior,
etc.......

plus our lasses if she wants to go in hers

minxymears
28th February 2009, 00:12
BMC, BIG clean, Strut braces, tidy up of the engine bay, wheel refurb, respray calipers, grille modification

possible front end re-spray and custom exhaust ... funds pending lol

willsy
28th February 2009, 00:43
New front bumper + spraying
get take off drivers rear arch and passenger vt door panel and get them resprayed and refit them

Thats about all that needs doing for it to be 'show worthy'

loads more on my list to do but none that are essential

peebee
28th February 2009, 00:45
Probably only get round to suspension plus polly bushed and exhaust as Billie Group N's are moocho expensivo at the mo! :(

Cal
28th February 2009, 01:07
• Paint door bulits to match wheels Or you could simply buy my old ones off me for £75.00 plus p&p

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/cal2319/Prog%20thread/DSC00830_592x469.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/cal2319/Prog%20thread/DSC00831_625x469.jpg

PSPDan
28th February 2009, 01:19
Well here's what I'm hoping.

VT front bumper widemouthed and white meshed
VT kit sprayed and fitted
Lowered probably 50mm front, 60mm rear
Spray chevrons and rear badges white
White mesh grille
Buy vts alloys
Refurb alloys gloss white
Fit refurbed vts alloys
De-wiper rear
Smoke headlights
Get some smoked jewels
Give it a fooking good clean


But maybe I'm being unrealistic lol...

MR_N
28th February 2009, 07:26
mot. which is in half an hour!!

LeeM
28th February 2009, 10:31
i want new suspension and raise the rear about an inch, need a new clamp for the backbox and a gasket for the manifold and maybe a new manifold. thats it really and i'll be completely happy with my car :D

LeeM
28th February 2009, 10:33
oh and i needa new rear bumper

Mikey
28th February 2009, 10:40
can i show my mums 307? lol