Saxo VTR

[EthanVTS]

Hello folks,

I joined this a while back, when I had a VTS..... I ended up getting rid of it, and I had an MX5 for awhile.... Now I am back, with a VTR this time. The VTS I had never made it on the road, so I wanted another Saxo for a while!

So.... I got this yesterday, it was reasonably cheap, and I dont mind spending money on it if I find bits that need done.

Pics, only took a few snaps when I drove it straight home yesterday.

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0084.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0083.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0082.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0081.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0080.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0079.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0078.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0077.jpg



Then, I gave it a clean today, and removed the 'SAXO' stickers the last owner had put on. Pics.

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0088.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0087.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0090.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0086.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0085.jpg

I have to put this....

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0093.jpg

..on this tomorrow! :)

[IMG]http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0094.jpg[/IMG


I need to get it lowered ASAP too... Too much arch gap... Waaayyy too much.

[JoshFurioBrookes]

Looks tidy, has potential! IMO loose the window tints, and go low on some VTS wheels. Sorted! :)

[EthanVTS]

It is quite tidy, few little marks here and there, but thats to be expected.

I dont mind the window tints, but tbh, I was considering getting something a bit lighter instead, and the rear window done to match the lighter tints.

Low isn't an option, it is a MUST! Ill be looking to do this ASAP... And I agree with the VTS wheels.... You have similar taste to myself! :D

[EthanVTS]

Minor update!

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0119.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0120.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0121.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0122.jpg

[link_heroz]

Looks in good condition, could do with a new front number plate though.

[EthanVTS]

Both number plates will be getting replaced soon, pressed plates are ordered!

I ordered quite a few bits and pieces for this yesterday, it'll be seeing some progress soon.

[EthanVTS]

Just a few more snaps, and a close up of the new grille.... I think it makes a huge improvement to the front of the Saxo, such a cheap mod, well pleased.


http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0126.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0124.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0123.jpg

[GazWatson]

Loving this car, i will keep my eyes on this haha

[EthanVTS]

Loving this car, i will keep my eyes on this haha

Cheers mate, I have some VTS wheels ordered, im gonna be doing a refurb on them before I put them on the car..... Got some pressed plates on route, along with 60mm springs, and ill be getting the torsion bar done to match.

Still thinking what else to do with it, I have plenty of ideas floating around in my head, but just need to see what I can afford at the minute.

I wont be doing much performance wise, I dont see the point until im ready to drop a VTS lump into her! :D

[EthanVTS]

Picked these up tonight... Just need to refurb them after the weekend, and they'll be ready for tyres and fitting!

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/563057_295337810543619_100002022086968_631918_1534 278124_n.jpg

[GTuff]

personaly i liked the orginal grill with black cheverons,

whats that zorst?

u shud loose the seat covers they never fit properly

but i do reli like it

[EthanVTS]

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/newwheels.jpg

[EthanVTS]

Sorry for the double post there, the first link didnt work.


personaly i liked the orginal grill with black cheverons,

whats that zorst?

u shud loose the seat covers they never fit properly

but i do reli like it

I hated the original grille with the Citroen badge, not nice at all.

The exhaust is a powerflow exhaust if im not mistaken, its not as big as the usual powerflow ones though, so it'll do for now until I get a smaller, car-specific exhaust.

Seat covers are off by the way, they were only on when I drove the car home.

Thanks for the comment!

[GTuff]

Sorry for the double post there, the first link didnt work.




I hated the original grille with the Citroen badge, not nice at all.

The exhaust is a powerflow exhaust if im not mistaken, its not as big as the usual powerflow ones though, so it'll do for now until I get a smaller, car-specific exhaust.

Seat covers are off by the way, they were only on when I drove the car home.

Thanks for the comment!

poweflow are always good

plus the 's' wheel look gd you gonna leave em silver or change them?

* S wheels make everthing better*

[EthanVTS]

poweflow are always good

plus the 's' wheel look gd you gonna leave em silver or change them?

* S wheels make everthing better*

The zorst sounds nice, it has grunt, but not too loud either, but powerflow are never really designed for power gains, just to look and sound good, so eventually, ill want one that will give me some gains!

The S wheels.... Colour... Wait and see ;) haha

[DavidsVTR]

Like what you have done to this! looks good :y:
Have you thought about colour coding the grill? I recon it'll look great in white

[EthanVTS]

Like what you have done to this! looks good :y:
Have you thought about colour coding the grill? I recon it'll look great in white

Yeah I've thought about doing the grille white and leaving the mesh black, I might do this when im refurbing the wheels next week!

[EthanVTS]

Few pics from today, car is proper dirty from a 550 mile journey in the rain, but anyway...

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/Saxo.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/rear.jpg

And when I got home, these were sat waiting for me :)

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/springs.jpg

[EthanVTS]

Induction Kit -

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0132.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0133.jpg

Is it alright sitting at that angle? I also will be wanting to upgrade to an enclosed induction kit, but this shall do for now.

Got the headlights out. Shes blind!!!

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0134.jpg

Baked them, opened them.

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0137.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0136.jpg

Gonna spray the inserts tomorrow, but I made up some switches Im going to need for a few electrical bits and bobs. They glow red when powered up.

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0138.jpg

And a few stickers. (I know stickers are a marmite thing, love or hate..... I love!)

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0140.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0142.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0144.jpg

[joeybop]

looking good how did ya find smoking the headlights im gunna give it ago this week

[EthanVTS]

looking good how did ya find smoking the headlights im gunna give it ago this week

Havent smoked the headlights, im going to spray the inserts tomorrow if thats what you mean.

If you mean the tail-lights that are smoked, I bought it that way!

[GazWatson]

cars looking really good indeed. :D

[xscottxx]

Smoking the headlights is what people say when they mean spraying the inserts. Took me a while to get that.

Looks really good mate I love them in white...or any car in white really.

[EthanVTS]

Smoking the headlights is what people say when they mean spraying the inserts. Took me a while to get that.

Looks really good mate I love them in white...or any car in white really.

Well I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow, just need to get down to Halfrauds and get some primer!

Opening them wasnt too hard, 10 minutes in the oven at 150 degrees, then used a screwdriver to seperate them, and pulled them apart. Job done!

[EthanVTS]

Bought some Citroen Polar White spray today.... Along with all the other bits I needed, and started spraying the headlight inserts.

They still need a few more coats and a few coats of lacquer, but here they are so far.

BEFORE:

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0146-1.jpg

AFTER (not finished) :

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0147.jpg

And a few interior bits have been started, more to do though, and none of these are finished :

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0148.jpg

[DavidsVTR]

Looking good! :y:

however....
... I hope you realise your floor is now white?! :P

[EthanVTS]

Its only an under-stairs room, floor doesnt matter, theres gonna be plenty more sprayed in there before im done lol

[EthanVTS]

This is how my car has looked for the last few days...

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/whatamess.jpg


And now... Its starting to come together again....


http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/vents.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/speakercovers.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/hlinserts.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/glovebox.jpg

[EthanVTS]

Colour coded the debadged sports grille today too...

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/IMG20120426_006.jpg

Annnnnd, the center console, finally finished and fitted...

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/IMG20120426_007.jpg

[EthanVTS]

Few little updates....

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/sax2.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/sax1.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/sax4.jpg

Then a little shot of her :

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/sax3.jpg

Lastly, today......

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0156.jpg

[DavidsVTR]

Coming along very nicely! :y: Like the colour scheme too! keep it up

[EthanVTS]

Also, does anyone know why the wheels would be rubbing at this point? Its only happened since fitting the VTS wheels.

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0161.jpg

[bobertmate]

Also, does anyone know why the wheels would be rubbing at this point? Its only happened since fitting the VTS wheels.

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/DSC_0161.jpg

Tyres are too big... Get some 195-45-15's mate

[Gandi699]

What size are the tyres?

[GazWatson]

tyres must be too big hence the rubbing?
I'm liking the colour coding you got on the go, what you been doing? how many layers?

[EthanVTS]

195/45/15, or 195/55/15, cant remember exactly..... Surely they aren't too big?

[SaxSupra]

Nice clean car mate :) im having trouble getting the effin headlights off so i can spray the insides black lol


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[EthanVTS]

Nice clean car mate :) im having trouble getting the effin headlights off so i can spray the insides black lol



Cheers mate, theres a few bolts holding them in, then they just pull out so far, so you can disconnected the wires to the bulbs.... Two of the wires have little metal clips on the connecters holding them on, you just need to pry them off.

After that its just a matter of sticking them in the oven for 10 minutes at about 150 degrees to the glue softens, then pull the glass off the plastic! :)

[EthanVTS]

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/GEDC0848.jpg
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http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/GEDC0835.jpg

[EthanVTS]

Just a few photos I took messing about..... I love photography, I just haven't done any 'arty' style photos with the Sax yet... Its not had enough modifying done to justify a proper photoshoot somewhere.

Anyway....

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/GEDC0836.jpg
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp273/PhotographyAtNCC/Saxo%20VTR/GEDC0838.jpg

[Ryan1992]

Looking good so far buddy. Just needs lowering a bit now and it will look great :)