why do people make their 1.1s look like VTRs?

[nappert]

I'd like to know why so many youngsters wanna make their 1.1 etc look like VTR/S's? Surely when someone finds out that theyre not really the car intended,wont they feel total wallys? I got a 1.1 & a VTR but would never think of doing the 1.1 up like that. Wouldnt someone be better upgrading to the car they want,or wait a while

[TomBob]

To make it look like a better car?

[nappert]

obviously. aaargh.i cant think of a way to word my question different

[saxo-parts]

as above, because they like the looks of them, same reason as people lower VT's or smoke headlights,fit smoked jewels etc

[Darlo-paul]

Because not everyone can afford a VTR/S on the insurance?

[3cott]

Because they can't afford the insureance on a vtr

[nappert]

good point there.never even thought of that.damn

[nappert]

3cott have you had a vtr? see that youve got a vts. if so,what was the difference in premium between the two?

[3cott]

3cott have you had a vtr? see that youve got a vts. if so,what was the difference in premium between the two?Yes!
I had a vtr as my first car £1500 tpft with quinn direct
I'm paying £660 on the "vts" with all the mods declared

[nappert]

thats not too bad eh-i mean the vts.how long you had your licence?

[TomBob]

Yes!
I had a vtr as my first car £1500 tpft with quinn direct
I'm paying £660 on the "vts" with all the mods declared

is that with quinn still?

[Furio-92]

Some people cannot afford to buy/insure a VTR/S, so do the next best thing, make it look like one.

[nappert]

quinns' are the best Ive been with so far. 400 quid for my VTR's insurance.TPFT.wouldve been lower but im paying monthly.Admiral wanted £744 too!!!fukkers

[23carragold]

Only way people would essentially "find out" that you don't own a VTR/S is if you raced against people on the street. Which is a dick head thing to do.

The VTR/S's look better aesthetically than the 1.1's anyway which is a given.

[Mr_P]

To make up for their distinct lack of having a large penis.

[Mikol]

Only way people would essentially "find out" that you don't own a VTR/S is if you raced against people on the street. Which is a dick head thing to do.

Or just check the registration document...

[3cott]

is that with quinn still?No!
Adrian flux atm

[daz_zz_er]

To make dem go fassstteeerrrrrrrrrr yayyyyyyy

[23carragold]

Or just check the registration document...

True. But I was assuming he meant in a sort of "street cred" way if you get what I mean? Not the best way to explain it I know lol.

[rushy_23]

Cant afford the VTR initially perhaps? Insurance costs?! The thought of there being better cars out there than a VTR?

[thenice]

I'd like to know why so many youngsters wanna make their 1.1 etc look like VTR/S's? Surely when someone finds out that theyre not really the car intended,wont they feel total wallys? I got a 1.1 & a VTR but would never think of doing the 1.1 up like that. Wouldnt someone be better upgrading to the car they want,or wait a while

There's nothing new here, they used to do this sort of thing with the old Escorts, to make them look like the XR3i. If you would like to go back to the 196 0's they done the same thing with the mk1,mk2,mk3 Ford Cortinas, even Corsairs to make them look like a Lotus, GT, etc. They even used to jazz up the Ford Anglia (made from 1959-1969) with stripes, big bore exhausts, you name it! Standard Minis would have the same, with 'straight through' Peco exhausts, re-worked heads, and so on! Strange how history has a habit of repeating itself.........;)

[PETE-VTR]

people change bits on there cars to make them look better or go faster. simples.

i dont get your rant.

ask yourself this, why dont people make there vtr/s models look like 1.0's

[-Alex-]

people change bits on there cars to make them look better or go faster. simples.

i dont get your rant.

ask yourself this, why dont people make there vtr/s models look like 1.0's

Because I like being a sleeper? :D

[Giraffe]

I'd have thought it's because some people prefer styling over speed :\ Insure a 1.1 cheap, get decent economy, and make it look decent...

I don't get why the majority of people on here are speed police, yet get performance mods and don't really do track days or race, what's the point? To get to 30 quicker? :|

[rushy_23]

Lol that reminds me of Ali G in the House. When they're "racing" in the Nova's!

Everybody boots it, just that if your progress thread isnt popular enough then you will get slammed for it ;)

[PETE-VTR]

Because I like being a sleeper? :D

you dont want to make your vtr/s model look like a 1.0 because its a sleeper?

makes no sense lad.

[-Alex-]

you dont want to make your vtr/s model look like a 1.0 because its a sleeper?

makes no sense lad.

Nah you're right mate, brain fuck there! lol
I thought you said sommat else *crawls back under rock*

[adamm]

you dont want to make your vtr/s model look like a 1.0 because its a sleeper?

makes no sense lad.

think he has a sleeper car mate
i think it would be quite funny when some chav in a pretty quick car looses against what they think is a 1.1 saxo would be funny to see there faces

[-Alex-]

think he has a sleeper car mate
i think it would be quite funny when some chav in a pretty quick car looses against what they think is a 1.1 saxo would be funny to see there faces

Indeed I do, and if I could take a pic of their faces I would :P

[PETE-VTR]

Nah you're right mate, brain fuck there! lol
I thought you said sommat else *crawls back under rock*

Lol was going to say dint think i was that drunk! :drink:

[CHIP]

Everybody boots it, just that if your progress thread isnt popular enough then you will get slammed for it ;)

You've summed that one up pretty much perfectly Rushy! Lol.

[Carlvtr88]

i get your question but at the same time.... some new drivers love the look of the saxo.... and want to make it look like one, regardless of the power difference... i wished my Pug 106 looked like a GTI when i 1st started driving.

[TomBob]

No!
Adrian flux atm

Quinn were cheaper for me by £500!! How old are you and how many years NCB do you have?

[nappert]

Im 43 and just had my licence for 1 year.admiral were 690 fully comp for the 1.1,then went to the vtr and they wanted 744 i think.quinns online(confused.com) qouted me 434 so i took that.dont give a sh*t if they do go bust really,as I only want covered,thats all

[stinkycheese]

Why have you only just decided to start driving?

[ashie695]

for me to get insured on a vtr the cheepest quote is £5600 thats why my 1.1 has a vt kit on :)

[GoonS_VTR]

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n136/edwood2007/haha1.jpg

[saxokid100]

Because not everyone can afford a VTR/S .........................:p

[KINGVTS]

the sad thing is a lot of the deluded idiots that do it, actually think their car is then faster, when all they have done is spent money devaluing a cheap car*


*i said a lot, not all

[Manu]

Only way people would essentially "find out" that you don't own a VTR/S is if you raced against people on the street.

There are other ways. Look for rear drum brakes, 3 studs, exhaust height etc. Plenty ways to see if it's areal one or not.

I saw a kind the other day with a 1.1. VT kit, pearlescent purple/green paint job... And VTS badges. I spotted the fakery from a distance, he had the ride height of a 1.1. Then drum brakes, 3 studs again, bad fitting etc.

No point in racing that kind of kid to find out what car he's got, since they all always make the drool face when they see a real VT.

[manta]

There are other ways. Look for rear drum brakes, 3 studs, exhaust height etc. Plenty ways to see if it's areal one or not.

I saw a kind the other day with a 1.1. VT kit, pearlescent purple/green paint job... And VTS badges. I spotted the fakery from a distance, he had the ride height of a 1.1. Then drum brakes, 3 studs again, bad fitting etc.

No point in racing that kind of kid to find out what car he's got, since they all always make the drool face when they see a real VT.

lolz I know what you mean :)

I'm selling my 1.1 and said I would throw in the vt bodykit, told my mate who's buying it that it adds 50 brake making it vtr/s quick!

[RossRog]

i always look at the breaks....

Drums or not....tell if its a furio or 1.1 then..

[nappert]

stinkycheese I have drove nearly all my life,but not legal if you catch my drift.But got pissed off driving under the other name etc,so finally wanted to do the right thing etc & pass my test. Got caught only once when I was 17. Very lucky actually. The things some people do to drive eh!!stupid though.Best thing I ever did was passing my test

[Carlvtr88]

There are other ways. Look for rear drum brakes, 3 studs, exhaust height etc. Plenty ways to see if it's areal one or not.

I saw a kind the other day with a 1.1. VT kit, pearlescent purple/green paint job... And VTS badges. I spotted the fakery from a distance, he had the ride height of a 1.1. Then drum brakes, 3 studs again, bad fitting etc.

No point in racing that kind of kid to find out what car he's got, since they all always make the drool face when they see a real VT.

thats bad, LOL badging a car as a VTS when its not... I get your point there, definately.