Mk2 Desire Project, Rallye Steels etc. Photo Edit / Ideas PG 16.

[Steelies]

Got a 'Poseidon Blue' Saxo recently and was just wandering whether anyone could give me any ideas on what to do.. No pictures as of yet.

Have also ordered some new 106 Rallye Steels.

[Cam]

cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool :homme:
look at people's progress threads

[Steelies]

Also thinking of meshing the grille, and spraying the rear badges the same colour as the car. Oh and plan to lower it after I have sorted out the wheels etc.

[Steelies]

Ok, thanks.

[Steelies]

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/IMG00284-20110712-1404.jpg

[Steelies]

Maybe not.

[ward3]

no mate et some pics so i can hav a look as i am doing the same

[m11ler]

Just look at progress threads for ideas

[tomnelson]

use the search button for flat arch projects theres too many :)

[Prickle]

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/IMG00284-20110712-1404.jpg


http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/IMG00284-20110712-1404.jpg

[Steelies]

Thanks, how did you do that?

[Steelies]

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/IMG00383-20110828-1729.jpg

[Steelies]

Comments appreciated.. :)

[Steelies]

Will get some more pictures up later..

Current Progress..
- Meshed Grill
- Colour-Coded Badges
- Purchased 106 Rallye Steels (Saving for tyres)
- New Beesting Aerial (On the way)

[tingaling]

Looks a nice clean base mate, them white rallye steels will look sweet as once lowered, I'd recommend smoking the front headlights, makes the front end look loads better also i think black badges look best on the rear but its your car :) as said look through progress threads for ideas too :y:

[Steelies]

Thanks, much appreciated. Have thought of smoking the front lights but not sure yet. And as for lowering, it will be done however not sure how low, all depends on how the wheels sit.

[Steelies]

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/IMG00359-20110824-1417.jpg

[Steelies]

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/IMG00373-20110826-1803.jpg

[Steelies]

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/IMG00384-20110828-1730.jpg

[Prickle]

Thanks, how did you do that?

no worries.

img code mate.

[Steelies]

Thanks, got the hang of it now.

[ward3]

thats getting there in am going to keep an eye on your thread as i have a desire
urs is looking nice

[Steelies]

Thanks, will try and update quite regularly. Have a new aerial on the way and saving for some tires.

[tingaling]

Grill looks nice, thought about white chevrons?

[ward3]

Grill looks nice, thought about white chevrons?

yh that would be nice

[Steelies]

Thanks, that seems a good idea, will think about it. Do you think Berlingo Centre Caps with posi blue detailing would look good on the steels?

[tingaling]

I think that would look nice

[ward3]

I think that would look nice

yh you should deffo do that and one small change you can do for very cheap is get some tcut on the back badges to make them blaack

[Steelies]

Have painted them the same colour as the car already, i really like it.

[ward3]

Have painted them the same colour as the car already, i really like it.

oh fair enough what else you got planned in the near future?

[ward3]

Have painted them the same colour as the car already, i really like it.

and where did you get the matching paint from?

[m11ler]

Should look pretty sick lowered on them rallye steels man!

[Steelies]

Ordered the matching paint (aerosol) from eBay. Only about £7. And thanks mate, hopefully it will. Oh and just wandering but did you have to mess with the rear flat-arch to lower your Saxo on the VTR's?

[m11ler]

Yeah when i took it to krisb, he rolled and pulled the arches for me. All depends on your tyre size, i have 185's.

[Steelies]

Oh ok thanks mate. My tyres will also be 185's, well 185/50/14's most likely. Don't really plan on getting the arches rolled, will just lower it as much as i can, will probably be alrite with lowering it 20-30mm. It's not that low but with the wheels, it should look pretty good.

[dan318]

Nice car to start on, the blue badges are a good idea not seen many been colour coded, normally either white or black. Will look good with the rallyes on it :y:

[Steelies]

Thanks mate, hopefully it will do. And should look a tad better when lowered.

[Steelies]

Washed the car today.

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/IMG00386-20110830-1310.jpg

[Steelies]

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/IMG00387-20110830-1310.jpg

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/IMG00388-20110830-1310.jpg

[dan318]

What you lowering it by?

[Steelies]

Not too sure yet mate, all depends on how the wheels sit, possibley about 30mm. Doubt i will be able to go any lower.

[m11ler]

Nooo, go lower than 30mm. You want about 50mm on a flatarch mate. And even then, theres some wheel arch gap.

[Steelies]

Ok, we'll see, not sure how far out the wheels sit yet though.

[Packham]

50mm all round is usually spot on for flatarches :y:

[Steelies]

Thanks mate, and cheers for the advice, hopefully will be that low!

[Steelies]

The new aerial arrived today, it is on, looks alot better in my opinion.

[Steelies]

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/IMG00383-20110828-1729.jpg

[jakenglish]

looking good very clen

[Steelies]

Thanks!

[Steelies]

Right hopefully will be spraying my rocker cover soon, and re-spraying the front wiper-arms as they are scratched. Any ideas on what colour to spray the rocker cover?..

[dan318]

Either posi blue or white would look good imo mate

[Steelies]

Thanks, was thinking that, or something more out of the ordinary?.. Purple, Pink, Orange...

[m11ler]

I reckon just spray it posi blue mate

[dan318]

Not something i would do but tbh it would be something different and could look pretty good. All down to your preferences mate

[Steelies]

Hmm, actually probs be better to colour code it with the car, posi blue then. Thanks.

[Packham]

white and posi blue! just get creative and do some cool colour merging shit lol

[Steelies]

Haha, like the idea, posi blue with white stars over it. :)

[Steelies]

The wiper arms are partly done now, a re-spray in black as they were chipped and scratched. Hopefully might start on the rocker cover soon too. Due to a lack of the ole' pennies I am still saving for tyres so my Rallye Steels are stacked in the corner of my room..... still!

[Steelies]

This is probably a silly question but when you remove the rear wiper, do you need to put anything on the screen so that the rain runs off? If so, where can I buy it from and for roughly how much? Thanks.

[darren459]

just a question, how much did u pick ya 106 Rallye Steels up for mate?

[Steelies]

They were brand new, roughly £250 for the lot including postage.

[Steelies]

The meshed grill on the car.

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/IMG00389-20110830-1743.jpg

[tingaling]

Grille looks good mate will look real smart once lowered on them rallye steels :y:

[Steelies]

Thanks mate, hopefully it should look pretty nice.

[Steelies]

Not the most interesting of pictures but anyway, finished re-furbing/spraying the wiper arms, they were scratched and chipped before. However they look like new now. :)

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/IMG00408-20110909-2219.jpg

[JoeHindle]

What a great base for a project, can't wait to see it on Rallye steelies pal.

[darren459]

Looking very nice mate, good idea about the wiper arms tbh, mine are in dire need of some paint they look bad atm

[Steelies]

Thanks lads, hopefully it should look nice on the Rallye's and yeah they look so much better now I have re-furbed/sprayed them. (wiper arms).

[Lewis]

Reminds me of my old car. Steels are a good shout, especially if lowered

[Steelies]

Yeah planning on lowering it soon, finding out how much it would affect the insurance first though.

[Saxologist]

You can put rain- x on the rear window, after you've dewipered to keep the rain off.

Thought about smoked headlights, jeweled rears?

[Steelies]

Thanks, need to get some of that Rain-X soon. And yes have thought about that, think I'll get it lowered and that lot first, still saving for tyres.

[Steelies]

Tryed to photoshop a picture of my car this morning but for some reason, it won't let me edit the picture using my laptop..

[Packham]

Tryed to photoshop a picture of my car this morning but for some reason, it won't let me edit the picture using my laptop..

I'll do one for you next time I'm on it lol
I actually enjoy doing them :S

[Steelies]

Thanks mate, only want it lowered 50mm on Rallye Steels. Thank you very much.

[desire1]

are you allowed to mod your car with your insurace?

[Steelies]

Not a clue yet, not on the roads untill January anyway. :)

[desire1]

what have you not passed or something?
how old are you and i hope you dont mind me asking how much was your insurance?

[Steelies]

I am only 16 at the moment. So haven't got any quotes yet either.

[desire1]

o kl i have a desire but probs aint going to mod it much this year as if insurance found out it would make it void
i am just going to
-tint back light a little
-spray front lights black
-bee sting aerial
-good sound system
ect

[Steelies]

Ok cool, I am going to declare all of my mods, hopefully it won't add too much to the insurance.

[crackett]

Be more than the car is worth . would not bother. thats just my opinion.

[Steelies]

Only going to lower it once it has the Rallye Steels on, shouldn't cost too much. From then it will just be bits here and there on the car. :)

[crackett]

lower it about 60mm looks perfect. will still cost a bomb i bet. i dnt declare mods , if i crash i will say i bought car like this and i thought it was standad

[Steelies]

Not sure how low to go, not sure how wide my wheels will stick out. They are only 6J but still, will wait and see. And I am going to declare all of my mods. :)

[crackett]

aright will jusdt have to wait and see wht it looks like. fair enough . must have money to waste lol

[Steelies]

Nope not at all, just want to get it right. Probs will lower it in the range of 35-50mm. After that, not sure what my plans are. :)

[Steelies]

Not really an update just a question. I am looking into buying a clay bar kit, can anyone suggest/recommend any? I was thinking maybe a Meguiars Kit?..

[crackett]

http://www.chemicalguys.com/ = i personaly think its the best

[Packham]

over 10 days later here it is, sorry bout that haha

http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb349/packham92/123.jpg

[Steelies]

Here is what? Do you mean the photoshop? Sadly I cannot see an image? Thanks anyway. :)

[tingaling]

i can see it

[Steelies]

Ok, probably just my laptop then. Will have a look on the desktop in a moment.

[Steelies]

I can see it now, looks great! Thanks Packham.

[m11ler]

I reckon it needs a vt front bumper to pull them rallye steelies off ;)

[Steelies]

We'll see when they're on and it's lowered. ;)

[Steelies]

Progress is a tad slow at the moment, more should be happening towards the end of October time. Thanks.

[Steelies]

Not long now untill the wheels are on, should be getting it MOT'd as well in the coming weeks. Not going to be lowering her untill around January, February time. Opinions on tinting the fog lights yellow?..

[Steelies]

Update: The wheels should be on tomorrow evening, finally getting the tyres. Nothing too low profile, 185/55's. That is all at the moment, pictures will be up tomorrow evening.

[Steelies]

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/IMG00443-20111028-1827.jpg

[Steelies]

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/IMG00439-20111028-1822.jpg

[Steelies]

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/IMG00441-20111028-1822.jpg

[Steelies]

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/IMG00444-20111028-1827.jpg

[Steelies]

The picture quality is not great, will get better pictures on Sunday after I clean the car.

[Steelies]

Also, opinions on pressed plates?..

[Packham]

Also, opinions on pressed plates?..

Looking good :y:

and YES to pressed plates

[Steelies]

Thanks, and think I just might do. :)

[m11ler]

Get some daytime pics of it!

[Steelies]

Have done, about to put them on now.

[Steelies]

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/IMG00460-20111030-1302.jpg

[Steelies]

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/IMG00450-20111030-0949.jpg

[Steelies]

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/IMG00451-20111030-1230.jpg

[Steelies]

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/IMG00452-20111030-1230.jpg

[Steelies]

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/IMG00453-20111030-1258.jpg

[Steelies]

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/IMG00454-20111030-1259.jpg

[Steelies]

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/IMG00459-20111030-1301.jpg

[m11ler]

yeahhhh they suit it perfectly! you need like a sensible 45mm drop or something, on good suspension

[Steelies]

Thanks, that is what I was thinking, nothing major, just 40mm or something similar. Not going to lower for now though. Maybe Feb time.

[Steelies]

Opinions on a roof rack? Not seen many with a roof rack, if any? Anyone have any pics? Also thinking of a Supersprint backbox? Is this a good choice or is there better?.. Thanks.

[Steelies]

After speaking with a mate, gone against the roof rack idea. Unsure on the Supersprint. Also unsure on the Berlingo centre-caps? Opinions? Ideas?..

[Steelies]

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/HSSL.jpg

[Steelies]

That was a pic of my Saxo that I edited, would love it to be this low, but somewhere around the 40mm mark will do. :)

[westwell_22]

Looking good, just needs lowering and centre caps to finish off the wheels.

[button282]

thats pretty smart mate, i got a 1.1 desire aswell but paint work isnt as good as yours

[Steelies]

Thanks to you both, and yes can't wait to get her lowered. And considering the centre-caps but still unsure. :)

[Ryves]

I like this :) best colour imo. You should get some old VW centre caps! ;) if only they'd fit

[m11ler]

You can get the front much lower than on that edit. 60mm springs will drop it fine, and you want the back about 45/50mm i reckon.

[Steelies]

Thanks Ryves! Haha!

And really? Great, thanks mate. Need to hurry up and learn to drive, then get it all sorted hopefully.

[Steelies]

Finally a 17 yr old now, lessons are GO when my provisional is all sorted out. Really cannot wait to drive. No changes made to the car since last update, still unsure on the centre caps.

[bobertmate]

i did the same, bought my car early, done bits and bobs to it lol, sold it when i got a years no claims and regretted it instantly :( want my old eastcoast back nowwww :D

Looking good mate :)

[Steelies]

Thanks mate, and to be honest, that is my plan. Might sell after a year and buy another car with a bigger engine? All depends on insurance though..

[chris-hall-yo]

looks in good nick mate, lower it for sure on some sweet dishes will look sweet! keep it up

[Steelies]

Thanks mate, read your thread, have to say looking good! Love the Starmags, almost got them myself.. but went for the Rallye Steelies instead.

[Steelies]

Just booked driving lessons for Saturday, Monday and Wednesday. So EXCITED.

[Steelies]

Lessons are going well, need to book up my theory soon then a test. Back to my car, kinda stuck on what to do next, ideas anyone?..

[jayline]

very nice mate, how much did them steelies set you back! and well done for saying your going to declare your mods :)

[Steelies]

Thanks mate, and roughly £250 for all four, brand new, bargain in my opinion. Without tyres ofcourse.

[chris-hall-yo]

Thanks mate, read your thread, have to say looking good! Love the Starmags, almost got them myself.. but went for the Rallye Steelies instead.

haha cheers mate, the steels look sweet, however if you were to get them banded.... ;)

[chris-hall-yo]

and ideas how about changing your lights to something a tad less shiny

[Steelies]

They would look sweeter than sweet if banded although they are S2's so the dish isn't bad as it is, tis enough. :)

[Steelies]

That is just the gleam of a good clean! Thought of smoking them yes, but not got round to it yet..

[jayline]

They would look sweeter than sweet if banded although they are S2's so the dish isn't bad as it is, tis enough. :)

sounds familiar that idea ;) hows progress now? any new bits? most my stuff got stolen and police are being a real pain :( so i got to start from scratch which is annoying!

[Steelies]

Ouch that is bad news mate! Car is in for MOT today, then should be on the road the end of this month (with L plates).

[Steelies]

Passed my theory backalong and am now on the road (with L plates). Got a few pics of the car out recently, will upload them soon/shortly.

[Steelies]

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/DSCN0177.jpg

[m11ler]

Looking very tidy mate, got any suspension stuff sorted yet?

[Steelies]

Thanks mate, not yet no, going to wait untill I can drive without L plates then will look into it, cannot wait. Will get some more pics up later. :)

[J_saxo]

Thats a nice 1.1 desire love the steelies blue and white looks so good on saxo's! Ive got a silver desire :y:

[m11ler]

Thanks mate, not yet no, going to wait untill I can drive without L plates then will look into it, cannot wait. Will get some more pics up later. :)

Fair enough mate, good luck with the test

[Steelies]

Thanks mate, just had a look at your VTR, looks amazing, so clean and standard.

[Steelies]

That photo was blurred for some reason.. will try again..

[Steelies]

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/DSCN0220-1.jpg

[Steelies]

Test very soon, not looking forward to it though... :/

[jayline]

hows the car going matey, any more news on it?

[Steelies]

Hey how are you mate and hows the car? Not much has changed really, passed the MOT, few things here and there but no major changes. Want to get my test out of the way before anything else really..

[jayline]

Hey how are you mate and hows the car? Not much has changed really, passed the MOT, few things here and there but no major changes. Want to get my test out of the way before anything else really..

im good matey, bought a few treats for me car including 60mm springs, twin fan soon to be sprayed bright orange! got a widemouthed vtr bumper on there now! check it out :P thats good news, any advisories? im still trying to do me theory!!!

[JamieFozzie]

I've got a flat arch too and just ordered a set of rallye steelies! will be interesting to see what yours looks like when it's lowered! dropping mine down 60mm

[Steelies]

Good luck with the theory Jay, you'll be fine don't worry. You got the springs? Well done mate, should look great.

Thanks Jamie, the steels really suit a Saxo in my opinion, should be lowered one day ahaa, although has been pushed back a fair few times now...

[jayline]

Good luck with the theory Jay, you'll be fine don't worry. You got the springs? Well done mate, should look great.

Thanks Jamie, the steels really suit a Saxo in my opinion, should be lowered one day ahaa, although has been pushed back a fair few times now...

cheers matey, yup got the springs and fitted them to my vts struts just waiting for my polybushed wishbones :P

[Steelies]

Good luck with that mate, hopefully we'll both be on the road soon... :)

[Steelies]

Passed my test today, what a great feeling.

[m11ler]

Well done mate!!!

[GazWatson]

well done , get out in your saxo haha

[Steelies]

Thanks to you both, been out quite a bit, will get some pics up soon. To busy driving though ahaaa!

[jayline]

well done matey, glad to hear you passed!

[Steelies]

Thank you Jay, how is the theory going for you?..

[jayline]

Thank you Jay, how is the theory going for you?..

np maye, its going ok, got it booked so.....

[Steelies]

Good luck with it mate, you will be fine!..

[AaronSalter]

Nice man maybe smoke the front lights

[Steelies]

Thank you Aaron, been thinking about it... :)

[Steelies]

Got some pics of the car today, after a good clean..

[Steelies]

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/DSCN0239.jpg

[Steelies]

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/DSCN0242.jpg

[Steelies]

They are the first photos taken of my car with my new camera, quite impressed with the quality.

[Steelies]

Have been busy with buying bits and bobs for the Saxo, mostly cleaning and detailing products. Want it to look even cleaner! Have also got a machine polisher but just awaiting delivery of the new head ordered last night. Tis' all go at the mo..

[Steelies]

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/Lowforonce-1.jpg

Tother night my Saxo was low for a short while, whilst three passengers were in the back, looked rather good..

[Steelies]

Took a long while cleaning the car today..

.1, Washed the car with clean 'warmish' water.
.2, Washed the car with warm water and two 'cap fulls' of AutoGlym car shampoo/cond.
.3, Washed the above off with more 'warmish' water.
.4, Cleaned the windows inside and out with the AutoGlym glass cleaner.
.5, Then used the clay bar kit on my car for the first time, was impressed with the results.
.6. Finished off by polishing the car with AutoGlym super resin polish.

Overall was really impressed with the look of the car, it gave off a real shine and really clear reflections. (pic .2 uploaded below is a good example).

Comments and opinions welcome.

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/DSCN0255-1.jpg

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/DSCN0262-1.jpg

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/DSCN0272.jpg

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/DSCN0268.jpg

[jayline]

i do truely love your car, its so simple and clean! just lower it a bit at the front and it be mint!

[Steelies]

Thank you Jay, much appreciated. Have to admit, the paintwork on this is my fave part as it just comes up so nice and clean. Agreed, it does need to be lower on the front and back, we'll see but highly doubt it this year due to insurance.

[jayline]

yh i do have to say that i wish my paint/bodywork was as mint as yours!!! how much were your steelies btw?

[Steelies]

Put the step/by/step above the photos...

[Steelies]

yh i do have to say that i wish my paint/bodywork was as mint as yours!!! how much were your steelies btw?

Thank you Jay. They were roughly £250 for all four posted, quite reasonable in my opinion..

[jayline]

might have to make a purchase of some! got my new bonnet today :D its sooo light!

[Steelies]

You should do mate, they suit the Saxo so well, and the dish is reasonable for a 6J wheel in fairness. If you do order them, try and get the S2's as the S1's are only 5.5J, so not as wide.. Awesome news mate, will take a look at your thread now.

[jayline]

i will indeedy, did you go to a local Citroen dealer to order them?

[Steelies]

It was nearly a year ago now, so can't remember off of the top of my head, think if you wanted them from a dealership you would have to go to Peugeot as they are from a 106 Rallye standard.

[Steelies]

Just keeping it really clean, so proud of the paint.

[jayline]

not a big fan matey, go for all white or carbon fibre it?

[Steelies]

not a big fan matey, go for all white or carbon fibre it?

It could work, but yeah something like white would be safer.. :)

[jayline]

and it is easy to do and can make a big difference for such a small job! im looking at carbon fibre mirrors of a 106 now :P

[Steelies]

and it is easy to do and can make a big difference for such a small job! im looking at carbon fibre mirrors of a 106 now :P

Would look class on yours mate, not sure on mine though..

[Steelies]

Considering changing my car atm after only a fortnight, for the insurance I am paying, I could insure something else, bigger. Just looking around at the moment.. Any suggestions on cheap cars to insure?..

[tomnelson]

Would look awesome with white inners on the front lights. That would be very different

[Steelies]

Would look awesome with white inners on the front lights. That would be very different

That is a unique idea mate, not heard or seen this before, great idea.

[Steelies]

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/editedsaxocmf.jpg

[Steelies]

Had a little play around on paint (which is tricky), what do you think on the look my car in the pic above?..

- (in pic above) it has been lowered, de-locked, de-aerialed, washer jets removed etc..

[Steelies]

Went and had a look at a C2 today, quite liked it. Not sure whether to make the change though, anyone know whether they are nice to drive etc?..

[Tom5190]

Lmao you really did that in paint? you have alot of patience!!!

The photo looks good! However abit too low at the rear i would say.

What model C2 was it?

[Steelies]

Honestly, yes on paint. Was really hard removing the number plate and re-building/smoothing the bumper etc, took about an hour in total.

Thank you, it does look quite nice in the photo, wouldn't mind it looking like that in reality.

Only went to look at the one, which was only a little 1.1 but looked very tidy, pretty mint condition as well. There were two 1.4 Furio C2's as well, they were pretty nice, not sure what the insurance would be on those though. Only a 17 year old.. :)

[Tom5190]

Honestly, yes on paint. Was really hard removing the number plate and re-building/smoothing the bumper etc, took about an hour in total.

Thank you, it does look quite nice in the photo, wouldn't mind it looking like that in reality.

Only went to look at the one, which was only a little 1.1 but looked very tidy, pretty mint condition as well. There were two 1.4 Furio C2's as well, they were pretty nice, not sure what the insurance would be on those though. Only a 17 year old.. :)

To be honest i would waste the money going to a 1.1 or 1.4 C2, i dont see any real advantage over them that the saxo but it is your choice, mayaswell just keep it until your 19-20 and get something decent its plenty of time to build up no claims and funds for a decent motor.

[Steelies]

Yes, see what you mean there, thank you for the advice. Not sure yet really, quite like the look of the C2, and never seen one with rallye steelies on before, it might just work nicely. :)

[bobertmate]

I like C2's but they don't quite do it the way Saxo's do..

Saxo FTW

[Steelies]

Not sure yet mate, honestly reckon a silver, red or blue C2 would look awesome on the steelies... :)

[jayline]

looking good matey, dont get a c2. just stick to this mate!

[Steelies]

Thank you Jay, decisions, decisions haha.. :)

[jayline]

Thank you Jay, decisions, decisions haha.. :)

if you do get a c2 ill have the steels :P

[Steelies]

To be honest, the steels will be going on the C2. :)

[Steelies]

For definate they will be going on the C2, just did an edit on paint and it did look rather awesome. It is just finding the right C2 now, want a mint one, no point in going backwards from my Saxo..

[Steelies]

Sadly, the car is currently sat back on the standard steelies, seriously considering a car change in the coming weeks/months.

On a brighter note, treated the car to some ' California Scents ' today, they smell really quite amazing.

[chris-hall-yo]

looking good mate! Dont get a c2 stay with the saxo. why the change in car anyway??

[Steelies]

Thank you mate, wish the car did look like the edit on pg10. Not sure really, just fancy something a little different.. :)

[chris-hall-yo]

ye would look nice. I when through a month or so of car breaking/getting bored and was considering a change. glad i didnt now!!!

[Steelies]

To be honest, your car is looking top, don't change it. Only been driving on the roads for about six weeks, shouldn't really be after a car change this early haha.

[chris-hall-yo]

cheers, haha same! i was only driving 2 month before i considered a change lol the money u save for a new car could b put to a vtr/vts conversion or alloys. Thats what i did, bout alloys instead

[Steelies]

Not the only one then haha, keeping the steelies for my next car if same fitment anyways, they'd suit a C2 in my opinion.

[Steelies]

Had a knocking noise whilst turning (occasionally) over the past month or so, after some help and guidance on here, I have been told it is likely to be the driveshaft cv joints. In the comings days I hope to find out for sure what it is, if it is the cv joints then I shall be repairing my car along with my dad. Hopefully it will not be too costly.

[JoeHindle]

Yeah its the cv joints pal don't think they are a big job to be honest

[Steelies]

Thank you mate, hopefully not, but we'll see.

[Steelies]

Only a little update, aerial was in need of some tlc, it was a tiny bit faded so gave it a respray today...

[Steelies]

On the driver-side rear panel, there has always been a small, but harsh ding/scratch, after a chat with my dad tonight, we have decided we are going to sort that out in the coming weeks/maybe month. At the same time, we are going to sort out a small patch of surface bubbling on the bootlid, just below the rear screen, and another small but deep scratch in the number plate recess. Also considering smoothing over the five holes left by the badges when they are off. We are then going to book the car in for a re-spray on these panels, can't wait. That has been the first proper update in ages.

[Ryanoo]

You got skills to do that in paint lol. Looks nice in photo.

[Steelies]

Thank you Ryan, takes a while, got used to it now, not that tricky really. :)

[Steelies]

Edited a Renault Trafic van backalong, that looked sweet as well haha, all these random ideas.

[Steelies]

Pretty sure you'll all be pleased to know that I am keeping the Saxo after considering going to a C2. Thought about it, and it wasn't really much of a step up so may as well spend the money on my car sorting out the problems stated in the past few days. Hopefully the progress on this should speed up a little now.

[Steelies]

Car is back to standard for the time being. Sadly my insurance will not allow any modifications this year so I am going to keep my car standard for a year or so and then consider changing insurers etc. Untill then I am going to try and sort out all of the small scratches/dings that others wouldn't notice, but because I know they are there, they annoy me. Apart from that, I will just be keeping the car as clean as can be, and making sure she is running sweet.

Not selling the steelies, they are currently sat in the garage, but hopefully they will be back on the car next year.

[m11ler]

Whatttt! Are you crazy, just put the steelies back on, how would an insurance company even know that they're different from standard.

[Steelies]

They probably wouldn't notice mate, and to be honest, they are only Peugeot standard steelies, but not going to risk it. Going to have to stick with the standard but clean look for now. :)

[Steelies]

Over the past few days, I have just been browsing the net for a possible new backbox for my Saxo. Quite like a few of the ones on KamRacing, the superspint especially. To be honest, I am just looking for a different backbox of good quality that sounds good, but not overly loud. Any suggestions?..

[Prickle]

Supersprint 2" looks OE.

#goodstuff

[Steelies]

Thanks for the reply, what sort of sound has it?

Not too loud?

Is it also easy to fit?

Thanks.

[jayline]

i have the 2" supersprint with no cat or silencers :) will get a vid of it when i get my loom, injectors, inlet+throttle body and cam!

[Steelies]

Thank you, will just get the backbox and leave everything else standard if poss. :)

[jayline]

Thank you, will just get the backbox and leave everything else standard if poss. :)

i'd get the centre pipe to for full potential! might sell mine soon!

[Steelies]

Probably won't, don't want it to be over-loud haha. Only really want to hear it when putting my foot down etc.

[jayline]

Probably won't, don't want it to be over-loud haha. Only really want to hear it when putting my foot down etc.

fair play matey!

[Stealth106]

its really loud lol

its pretty much just a straight bit of pipe

[Steelies]

Oh damn, are there any backboxes out there which are not too loud then? There is that stealth supersprint backbox for the Clio 172, with the downward pipe. Doubt that would fit easily without alot of customisation, not sure whether that would be possible. I am guessing that would be quieter though?..

[Prickle]

Thanks for the reply, what sort of sound has it?

Not too loud?

Is it also easy to fit?

Thanks.

Once i go past 4k she screams ooosh :sweetheart: sounds good IMO. Yeah very easy.

I used to have it on my old 1.1 and it sounded just as nice. *cue aly

[Steelies]

Once i go past 4k she screams ooosh :sweetheart: sounds good IMO. Yeah very easy.

I used to have it on my old 1.1 and it sounded just as nice. *cue aly

Thank you, much appreciated.

Hmm..... decisions haha.

[Stealth106]

depends what you want?!

magnex have always been classed as bit more power but not that loud....

if your just after looks get a tail trim welded on at the local exhaust place.....
no shame in not chasing the power figures....

[Steelies]

Thank you for your help mate, may have a look at Magnex.

On the other hand, my dad could build me a custom tail pipe/trim and weld it onto the standard backbox/pipe. May get sketching and see what I come up with, something different but OE would be nice.

Thanks again.

[Steelies]

Gave the car a clean today and went for a drive to take a few pics.

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/Untitled-2.jpg

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/Untitled-1.jpg

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/RoscoSaxo/DSCN0395.jpg

[Steelies]

Been a few months since I was last on here.

Only updates are the following:

- re-badged the boot
- new driveshafts

Apart from the above, the car is very much the same. May get some pictures up soon!

[Steelies]

Only a small update, nothing major but drained out the old oil today, treated the car to a new oil filter and then re-filled with new oil.

Also considering:

- either refurb existing rocker cover or find new
- new heatshield
- ecu cover

That is all for the moment..

[jayline]

Hey mate, good to see your taking care of the car! Any plans on what's next?

[Steelies]

Thank you mate, glad to see you are still on here, hope all is well.

Not really sure on plans at the minute, still looking into a car change so trying not to spend much, if any money on the car.

At the moment I am just trying to keep everything in great condition and renewing/replacing things if they need it.

[jayline]

Thank you mate, glad to see you are still on here, hope all is well.

Not really sure on plans at the minute, still looking into a car change so trying not to spend much, if any money on the car.

At the moment I am just trying to keep everything in great condition and renewing/replacing things if they need it.

Fair play buddy, I'm always going to be on here matey! Sounds like a good plan, what car/s you looking at??

[Steelies]

You have made good progress on yours, well done!

At the moment, looking into a Polo, it's just finding a nice one!

[jayline]

You have made good progress on yours, well done!

At the moment, looking into a Polo, it's just finding a nice one!

Cheers mate, costing me a lot tbh! And ohh old 1.4 16v? I want one aswell

[Steelies]

Well whatever comes up in good condition really, either a 6n or 6n2.

Sadly won't be able to insure anything bigger than a 1.4 due to age.