standard saxo

[jamie281093]

pretty much i just changed the axle on my phase 1 vtr, and rather than spend hours cursing trying to lower it i thought about making my car standard and going for a completely standard mk1 vtr, wondered what people think to the idea as i dont think i have seen many vtr's what havnt been messed with, especially the older ones. good idea or bad? :drink:

[Cam]

Look at Prickles Vts his done the same near enough.

[Prickle]

Standard Saxo is full of win. Its not a mk1 or a vtr (makes no diff they look the same bar headlights anyway).

eg;-

http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/314223_10151240983740774_1107629125_n.jpg

http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/207910_10151240983025774_1232630282_n.jpg

http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/389053_4376038125958_1614275990_n.jpg

[jamie281093]

looks a very clean example :) definatly gunna go for it with my vtr :y: seems different to be standard almost in a saxo haha

[Prickle]

looks a very clean example :) definatly gunna go for it with my vtr :y: seems different to be standard almost in a saxo haha

Cheers. :oops: shes pretty clean considering shes near 80k. (03).

Theres a few more decent standard examples on here somewhere in the woodwork.

[jamie281093]

anytime :y: yeah from the pics i wouldnt have thought its done 80k lol. thats the problem with mine, its done 112k, not too bad for a 98 i suppose thou

[knight-22]

Noo, you should definitely just go completely nuts with modifications. Pretty much every saxo I see has lexus lights, stupid alloys or huge exhausts. It actually makes my standard vts look respectful. ;)

[Prickle]

Noo, you should definitely just go completely nuts with modifications. Pretty much every saxo I see has lexus lights, stupid alloys or huge exhausts. It actually makes my standard vts look respectful. ;)

Get some pics up.

[jamie281093]

i'd hang myself before i went anywhere near lexus lights.
pics of his? or mine?

[knight-22]

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee432/knight-22/P1090021.jpg

Haha ;)

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee432/knight-22/DSC00481.jpg

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee432/knight-22/edit1-DSC05226.jpg

Just look at that lovely arch gap! :homme:

[Prickle]

Fuck the haters :homme:

[LSOfreak]

nothing wrong with keeping things subtle, but christ you cant have it at standard ride height!
i find cars too boring as standard. Always a better alternative to wheels, interior, exhaust, lights etc...

driving a modifed car makes you look more of an enthusiast, than driving a standard one imo

[Prickle]

nothing wrong with keeping things subtle, but christ you cant have it at standard ride height!
i find cars too boring as standard. Always a better alternative to wheels, interior, exhaust, lights etc...

driving a modifed car makes you look more of an enthusiast, than driving a standard one imo

Grey area that one like.

[LSOfreak]

yeah i guess

but if i were to see someone in a standard saxo, i think it would make them seem the sort of person who doesnt really care for the appearance of there car - the sort of person who just drives any car for the purpose of driving from A to B

[Prickle]

yeah i guess

but if i were to see someone in a standard saxo, i think it would make them seem the sort of person who doesnt really care for the appearance of there car - the sort of person who just drives any car for the purpose of driving from A to B

Yeah.

But you for all you know it might have a decent spec. brakes, engine, suspension.

i dont know tbh :homme:

[knight-22]

driving a modifed car makes you look more of an enthusiast, than driving a standard one imo

When I see people in modified cars, pulling handbrake turns in Mcdonalds.. the last thing I think is 'enthusiast'! ;)

And also, in my experience.. when I pull up next to someone at the lights; whether it's a porsche, evo, beamer, 4x4 or even people carrier! They just a see a little saxo and happily have a little fun! :y:

And yeah I know.. everyone on here's way too grown up for a little fun at the lights.

[greyjasper51]

When I see people in modified cars, pulling handbrake turns in Mcdonalds.. the last thing I think is 'enthusiast'! ;)

I think theres 2 types of modifying tho... Those tho wanna put neons and big bodykits on... Chavs and idiots... And then most of the sensible people on here who modify to make it better or personalise the car to what they want...

[LSOfreak]

When I see people in modified cars, pulling handbrake turns in Mcdonalds.. the last thing I think is 'enthusiast'! ;)

And also, in my experience.. when I pull up next to someone at the lights; whether it's a porsche, evo, beamer, 4x4 or even people carrier! They just a see a little saxo and happily have a little fun! :y:

And yeah I know.. everyone on here's way too grown up for a little fun at the lights.

why do people always associate modified cars with handbrake turns in mcdonalds..

[LSOfreak]

prickle - i remember seeing your motor at trax now, impressively clean, but why the no number plates?

[knight-22]

why do people always associate modified cars with handbrake turns in mcdonalds..

Have you never been to Mcdonalds late at night? :homme:

But yeah to be fair, i'd agree with Mr. Jasper. ^^

[jamie281093]

i prefere morrisons to mcdonalds for handbrake turns ;)

[jamie281093]

Fuck the haters :homme:

dont the axles last longer too? :)
dont really fancy doing my axle again in 12 months time so standard it will have to be :y:

[Prickle]

I couldnt give you the "correct answer" but after reading many of threads on here in the past. If its lowered correctly i think it would last as long as a standard height axel. (lets not forget they go on both).

[jamie281093]

quite surprised tbh, i'd have thought it would put a bit more strain on the axle, but i dont know myself, was jsut me assuming :) still cant be doing with the unwanted attention off police aswell asking if my mods are declaired haha. too many reasons to go down the standard route :P

[greyjasper51]

I couldnt give you the "correct answer" but after reading many of threads on here in the past. If its lowered correctly i think it would last as long as a standard height axel. (lets not forget they go on both).

I agree mines obviously been done a while as the bars are properly seized in... Like well and truely... And my trailing arms are perfect!

[Prickle]

quite surprised tbh, i'd have thought it would put a bit more strain on the axle, but i dont know myself, was jsut me assuming :) still cant be doing with the unwanted attention off police aswell asking if my mods are declaired haha. too many reasons to go down the standard route :P

I used to think it aswell but i just read thread after thread now and again and it seems it can happen to either.

I agree mines obviously been done a while as the bars are properly seized in... Like well and truely... And my trailing arms are perfect!

Well there you go op.

Mines perfect atm aswell. even with a full boot of bricks (dont ask):zainy: i have a bloody sweet gap between the arch and inner tyre.

[jamie281093]

well cheers for the info guys :P still shocked it doesnt really make any difference haha, i'll have to get some pictures soon when i decide weather to lower the back or raise the front to match :y:

[LSOfreak]

yeah lowering doesnt make a difference with its life aslong as its done properly

my 13 year old car is on its original beam and its been lowered for the passed 5 years with no problems

[Bedford126]

If the rear beam is lowered correctly then the lowered beam should last longer than the standard beam as the bearing should be "serviced" with new grease and all traces of water dried out.

No extra strain is placed on the beam when lowered properly its only when lowered by clicks that you get extra strain.

[jamie281093]

cheers for the info ;y: but im afraid its now at standard height front & back :') then to make the rest of the exterior origional and tidy bit by bit. then its time to start saving for a cam and i might look into running carbs. wanna go for a bit of a sleeper :)