MK2 Saxo VTR - Eibach, Supersprint, K and N, OMP - exhaust video page 4! [Archive] - Saxperience

harry289

16th February 2011, 18:34

Just serviced at 43,000 miles

Mods:
Eibach sportline springs
Supersprint center section - Piper 3 inch SS backbox
K and N replacement filter

Removed rear seats and spare wheel, de-wipered, t-cutted rear badges

Plans:
Fresh plates
Rocker cover painted dark grey
Blistein B8 dampers
Lower rear a little more
Rota Attack alloys + new tyres
Full exterior, interior and engine bay detail

Thinking about:
Brake upgrade - braided lines, new fluid, performance discs and pads/bigger brake conversion (any ideas?)
Bucket seats + harnesses
OMP wheel and boss

Here are a few pics:

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000518.jpg

The start...

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000197.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000196.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000198.jpg

Nice and standard looking at the moment, but is really clean inside, out and underneith. MOT on the 23rd Feb.

Comments, critisism and ideas always welcome.

ShowroomValet

16th February 2011, 21:03

Cracking little car mate, do like Saxo's in Silver

JoshB

16th February 2011, 21:07

Looks smart that. Plans sound really good too! Why Rota Attack alloys?

harry289

16th February 2011, 21:51

Cracking little car mate, do like Saxo's in Silver

Silver is quite a boring colour really, but it was the best saxo I could find in my price range, and I know the full history of the car as a family friend owned it from new who's also a mechanic. Bought the car April 2010 with 30,247 miles on the clock, full MOT, 6 months tax, new brake pads, discs, exhaust, cambelt change, FSH for a price I couldn't walk away from. Engine and drivetrain is so smooth and pulls so much better than my old one.

Looks smart that. Plans sound really good too! Why Rota Attack alloys?

Well the standard VTR alloys are going to be refurbed with Falkens. Rota attack wheels are going to be for the summer/track driving. I have thought about Team Dynamics pro race 1.2's, but they are too common, not just on Saxo's.

BMJOE

16th February 2011, 22:51

Looking great mate!

Plans sound good two:y:

Look forward to the updates:)

harry289

23rd February 2011, 13:50

Just passed it's MOT today. All good apart from a few advisories:

1. Discolouration of N/S/F indicator bulb
2. L.E.D out on high level brake light
3. O/S/R wheel slightly bent (due to being cut off by Corsa driver at roundabout. Made me have to hit the curb on the inside)

The wheel problem gets sorted this evening with a delivery of some 15'' Rota Attacks.

They are grey at the moment, but could always be done a different colour. Any suggestions?

adamf0707

23rd February 2011, 16:40

grey will look good, cars looking smart dude :y:

harry289

23rd February 2011, 16:45

grey will look good, cars looking smart dude :y:

Hey Adam, cheers. Hopefully will look alright. Been looking for some wheels for the summer.

I'm in need of one vtr wheel so I have a set to refurb.

harry289

23rd February 2011, 19:17

Just came today. Second hand off a local lad on here. Really happy. Need a small bit of tidying up, just laquer peel. No curbing at all and tyres have a lot of tread. All Yokohama's.

Pictures:

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000231.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000229.jpg

Can't wait to get them on this summer :)

P.S ignore the weird card ontop of the hi-fi

harry289

24th February 2011, 16:40

Had chance to try the wheels on my car today. Sorry for the poor quality pics.

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000238.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000235.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000233.jpg

Just a small picture of the half stripped rear

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000237.jpg

Wheels will be getting refurbed next month and maybe some new rubber. Plus a few other things I have planned :)

jsdvtr

24th February 2011, 17:00

How did you get the rotas to fit? As different offset.

harry289

24th February 2011, 17:43

Direct fitment for a saxo.
Sexy_gt has a red set on the mk1 vtr iirc

Still not sure if I like the vtr wheels more or not. Rear needs to be lowered more. Time will tell. Im still in need of 1 vtr wheel so I can refurb a full set. O/S/R is damaged.

DanielT92

24th February 2011, 18:04

harry289

24th February 2011, 18:30

Fuck, that's one low mileage tidy Sax! I don't like the Rota's however. Looks out of place, plus the fact you can see the wheel weights on them too, the colour goes wheel against the silver though. Maybe look at getting some 'S Alloys and refurb them that colour?

Iv done a lot of miles since I bought her. Bought on 30247 last April. Done 14,000 miles in a year due to cruizing to Coventry and back (230 mile round trip) and to college and football. But, shes serviced well and never driven hard on the road. She runs smooth and pulls well. So much sharper than my old vtr.

As for 'S wheels I'm not too keen. Once the Rota's are fully refurbed with new Yokohama Parada spec 2's, rear lowered a bit more, then it could look alright. Also got the 'R wheels being refurbed.

As said it was just a quick fit and photo today only got them wednesday evening.

harry289

24th February 2011, 18:40

The other idea was Pro Race 1.2's in anthracite + yoko s drives

VTR_Craig

24th February 2011, 19:04

Which wheels are you using for track?

Looks nice mate, you on track on 12th april?

It maybe worth slipping a cheeky cam in, it will pull much harder past 5k rpm

harry289

24th February 2011, 19:12

Rota's are for track/summer and I can't do the 12th I'm at work that evening and college in the day :(

If it looks better with the refurbed VTR alloys then I'l just have them on.

harry289

24th February 2011, 22:32

Craig, I do love the look of your track wheels. And transform the look of your car.

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/IMG00322-20110215-1731.jpg

VTR_Craig

24th February 2011, 22:38

haha thats my photo.

cheers mate, i did them myself

only issues are fitting bigger brakes under them, i have 266 ready to go on but im a bit worried they will catch

harry289

24th February 2011, 22:48

I've been told (don't know how reliable the source is) that 266 brakes will fit under, just. All depends on what make of caliper I think. But yeah, your wheels are lovely :) I like a lot!!!

Use to have one of the photo's of you at cadwell as my background.

Hopefully this summer i get chance to do a 'proper' job on my car. Re-painting a few bits to make it look nice and clean. I just wish I had moneys :(

VTR_Craig

24th February 2011, 22:55

they should fit, but may have issues with wheel weights. I need to get through my current mintex 1144's before i put the 266's on.

Cant justify throwing away m1144's

Tried to add you on fb, theres a lot of you name, whats your profile pic like?

harry289

24th February 2011, 23:28

Just a random pic of a lad in a red spain shirt?

Yeah just use them up, then you will be ready for the 266's and feel a greater difference

harry289

25th February 2011, 12:57

My skills with a camera are awful...
Here's a few more pictures taken today. Beginning to like them, as a track wheel. And gives me time to do the 'R wheels.

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000239.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000240.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000241.jpg

shannon-ob

25th February 2011, 13:43

Looks tidy mate, would look better if you smoke front lights and have MK1 rears or smoked jewels :y:

Dano

25th February 2011, 16:33

i loveeee dark wheels with a silver/polished lip :y:

harry289

26th February 2011, 16:06

Just started to refurb my 'R wheels. Can tell it's going to take ages if i want it done properly. The insides were caked in brake dust. Mask on, wire brush + drill and away i went.

Not finished the first one yet as i need a small brush end to get in the nooks and crannies, then the fronts need doing. Then will be ready for sanding + paint.

Before (even after cleaning):

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000248.jpg

After:

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000249.jpg

Lots of work to go yet. Im in need of 1 VTR wheel if anybody has one available?

sexy_gt

7th March 2011, 18:07

harry wheels look nice if a little strange not seing them in red like mine.

if you think the wehhl weights are ugly then a little bit of black paint will hide them ;)

rear needs 15-20mm drop IMO since you have removed rear interior...

266mm lucas calipers do go under vtr rims.

harry289

7th March 2011, 19:11

Wheel weights don't bother me. Rota's are track wheels and are on my car whilst i refurb my vtr wheels.

I do aggree the rear needs to drop a little more. May have it done when i get new dampers fitted.

Plans:
In need of new dipstick. Going for a metal one this time.
Fresh plates
Saxo matts
Refurbed vtr wheels + falken's
Dampers (spax or blistein OE+)
Full detail (wash, degrease, clay, polish,wax)
Rocker cover same colour of wheels (dark grey)
OMP wheel + boss

Raceland manifold if i think it would be easy enough to relocate the oil filter. Any help?

I have 2 wheels ready for primer :)

srmotorsport

7th March 2011, 19:34

Very nice, the wheels suit it.

harry289

8th March 2011, 11:34

Very nice, the wheels suit it.

Thanks. Should be alright for the track.

harry289

13th April 2011, 10:10

Finally got a new oil dipstick, but is the same type as before with the plastic end. Couldn't find a metal one to fit. Car is driving sweet and loving every minute of it!

Need to get my bum into gear and start preparing it for track.

Gave the car a good clean the other day but got too dark for pictures.

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000258.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000259.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000260.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000261.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000263.jpg

Update on plans:
Buckets, subframes, mounts and harnesses
OMP or Sparco wheel + boss
Carbon door cards

Few things tidied up :)

Joe_allen

26th April 2011, 13:46

Looks nice pal liking it, maybe front lights tinted? and maybe gloss black lower grill i did it to my old silver saxo looked good.

Newbold

27th April 2011, 02:30

low milage dude!

harry289

27th April 2011, 11:04

Looks nice pal liking it, maybe front lights tinted? and maybe gloss black lower grill i did it to my old silver saxo looked good.

Cheers for the comment :) front lights could have their inserts painted black but the lower grill is staying silver. Want it looking quite standard. Depends on what colour wheels i chose to get next. Need silver indicator bulbs or the ones with the little blue tint.

harry289

2nd May 2011, 19:52

Got some vtr alloys that are in need of refurb. Just deciding on what colour. The car is a fast road/track car so i was debating about the following colours.

Matt black - common on silver cars
Gloss white - i think it could work for a track car. I like white on silver
Smurf blue - maybe a bit ott
Dark grey - like BMW or Ford grey

Any suggestions?

sexy_gt

4th May 2011, 13:00

Go for the grey ;)

harry289

4th May 2011, 16:17

Yeah dark grey or white :P

sexy_gt

4th May 2011, 17:17

white looks shite with silver imo! :)

harry289

10th May 2011, 20:23

OMP wheel and boss has been ordered. 300mm. Can't wait to take delivery and get it fitted!

harry289

11th May 2011, 15:57

Yes she has arrived! Quick delivery service to be fair! Here are some pics. Need to get it fitted to the car asap!

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000408.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000409.jpg

harry289

12th May 2011, 17:16

ON!

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000416.jpg

harry289

4th June 2011, 13:15

Finally finished my wheels. Matt black. Here are some pictures. C & C appreciated.

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000427.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000428.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000429.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000430.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000431.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000432.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000434.jpg

AdamSaxo

4th June 2011, 13:30

prefer the "R" wheels mate

VTR_Craig

4th June 2011, 14:28

looking good mate

did you do the wheels yourself?

harry289

4th June 2011, 16:52

looking good mate

did you do the wheels yourself?

Thanks, yeah did them myself. Had to wait for them to harden so only just got them fitted today. Not 100% perfect but i'm happy anyway.

Chris245

4th June 2011, 16:55

Nothing wrong with black vtr wheels ;) Looks good mate!

harry289

4th June 2011, 17:49

Nothing wrong with black vtr wheels ;) Looks good mate!

Thank you very much! :)

harry289

6th June 2011, 19:53

FCS 2011 Pictures

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000466.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000465.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000464.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000468.jpg

Ashleyp

6th June 2011, 19:57

Sick track car harry289. done many track days lately?

harry289

6th June 2011, 20:32

Sick track car harry289. done many track days lately?

Its like a half track car half daily, trying to find the happy medium :P

Done a few track days in my old two tone before. In this car i have done one earlier this year and i have one a week today at Cadwell Park. Just got a new helmet too, can't wait.

harry289

13th June 2011, 23:04

Just a few pictures from a track day at Cadwell Park:

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/XSP_0050.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/XSP_0121.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/XSP_0334.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/XSP_0387.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/XSP_0454.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/XSP_0788.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/XSP_0811.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/XSP_0837.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/XSP_9840.jpg

and yes I am aware I look about 12 behind the wheel :)

sexy_gt

14th June 2011, 08:59

Lol harry. Was that last night?

harry289

14th June 2011, 14:54

Yeah was a good evening to be fair :)

harry289

29th June 2011, 16:41

Thinking about purchasing an OMP lower strut brace to tighten it up when cornering. Anyone share information on how it feels compared to not having one and if they are worth their money?

Plus if anyone has a decent one for sale PM me :)

jimjam

29th June 2011, 22:27

I have a lower brace on my car mate. I found it makes the steering response feel a bit sharper. I think once all the poly bushes are fitted to my car, it will sereve it's purpose a little better. The same as you would expect to feel the full benefit of the suspension setup.

harry289

30th June 2011, 17:10

im lowered 50mm on 14's and scared it would catch on speed bumps ect on everyday driving.

Polybushes sound a good idea :)

jimjam

30th June 2011, 21:39

I'm lowered 50mm aswell mate. The only trouble you will get is uneven road surfaces.

14" wheels shouldn't make a difference as the tyre profile will be higher.

Speedbumps wont cause you a problem aslong as you aproach them straight and take it slow. The brace sits in between the wheels, so aslong as the suspension doesn't compress, the brace will follow the wheels moving up over the speedbump if you understand what i mean. Thats a difficult one to word haha!

The theory behind stiffer bushes sounds good, but im yet to experience it!

harry289

30th June 2011, 21:49

Craig_B

30th June 2011, 22:05

I'm lowered 50mm and have a lower brace, and its fine, you just have to take it very easy on bumps and uneven roads. from puting it on, i think ive caught it maybe 4-5 times? have a flick though my progress thread, and theres a few pics in there showing how low the bar sits.

Other than that though, i do think they make a differnce, as said turn in is much sharper!! i've the top one on aswell. for the money you carnt go wrong!!

Keep it up

harry289

2nd July 2011, 00:14

I'm going to get one but I have seen a new car i want to purchase in the shape of a Jap mobile so if this sells i'l be in a Civic.

harry289

7th July 2011, 17:00

Picked up my new back box today. Just a quick picture of it before it gets fitted tomorrow. Possible video too if the sound is good on my camera.

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000516.jpg

Stainless steel Piper is for sale!

sexy_gt

7th July 2011, 17:28

this one looks nice. omp?

harry289

7th July 2011, 21:23

Just the usual supersprint :)

Ashleyp

7th July 2011, 21:29

Its like a half track car half daily, trying to find the happy medium :P

Done a few track days in my old two tone before. In this car i have done one earlier this year and i have one a week today at Cadwell Park. Just got a new helmet too, can't wait.

Only just seen this. Good stuff man. Enjoy cadwell?

Pics from there look good!

harry289

7th July 2011, 21:45

Only just seen this. Good stuff man. Enjoy cadwell?

Pics from there look good!

Yeah it was an evening session so I pushed a bit harder this time and kept with the VTS' no problem at all and faster through the bends. Good exit speeds! Cadwell is the only track I have done so far. Next year I plan on Donington Park and the new Snetterton Track.

I don't want to spend too much on the car, but to just maintain it as best as I can :)

Thanks for the comment .

Ashleyp

7th July 2011, 21:53

harry289

7th July 2011, 22:00

Fair play. i'd love to do cadwell, bit of a trek for me though.

theres another 'new' track up your way called Blyton park i think. it's pretty small, but looks half decent for an evening session or something - not a patch on cadwell though haha.

Cadwell is a great track. I mean I'v watched motorsport at just about every track in the country bar Anglesey and I feel Cadwell is massively underated. Such a good drivers track! I just wish BTCC could go there :n:

I live 4 minutes away from Cadwell, just round the corner so its not too bad at all for me :P

harry289

8th July 2011, 14:44

Got the exhaust done this morning and had a little test drive. I am very impressed. I would have had a longer drive but fuel light was on.

Anyway here's the video I promised. Excuse the bad sound though its only a little camera.

Remember it's just a CAT back system. May get a Raceland mani at some point.

YouTube - ‪Saxo VTR Supersprint Race Exhaust‬&rlm;

Car was already warm from the test drive :)

Found an old video of the Piper system which was on before too!

YouTube - ‪Saxo VTR Piper 3" Stainless Steel Exhaust‬&rlm;

ENJOY

VenoMNL

8th July 2011, 14:56

Smooth exhaust.. doesnt make much noise =)

harry289

8th July 2011, 15:02

Smooth exhaust.. doesnt make much noise =)

It does in person, its just because of the bad camera I used :P

sexy_gt

8th July 2011, 17:35

Fair play. i'd love to do cadwell, bit of a trek for me though.

theres another 'new' track up your way called Blyton park i think. it's pretty small, but looks half decent for an evening session or something - not a patch on cadwell though haha.

no excuse, ive hid bedford a few times, cadwell is far more worth the journey, should take u 2hrs from your home :) (was me who bought ur r1r tyres)

harry289

16th July 2011, 17:35

Cadwell is beastly! Up hill, downhill, wide range of corners. Not much room of you make a mistake though.

harry289

25th July 2011, 20:17

Just a few pics i took, not really an update but picture of new exhaust on the car included. We all know what they look like! Thinking about some 15" team dynamics pro race 1.2's in bronze. Opinions???

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000518.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000519.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000520.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000521.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000522.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000523.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000524.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b462/harry28991/P1000525.jpg

Enjoy...C&C appreciated!

REVO_OTE

25th July 2011, 21:08

Just read the entire thread,
Your car is great!
Love the Steering wheel, Lovely sounding exhaust,
pro race 1.2's look great in most colours on silver cars,
Keep it going!:)

harry289

25th July 2011, 22:55

Just read the entire thread,
Your car is great!
Love the Steering wheel, Lovely sounding exhaust,
pro race 1.2's look great in most colours on silver cars,
Keep it going!:)

Thanks! Steering wheel was a good buy. Ideally I want silver pro race 1.2's but don't want to shed out £560 for a new set with tyres.