New Saxo 1.4 Special

[CarlStinson]

Hay all

I'm from the SE coast around Brighton & Eastbourne area, I had a MK1 Clio but had to get rid so got hold of a saxo and signed up to the site yesterday, I got my first saxo on Sunday,
its a 1.4 special not sure what the special is all about maybe someone can,
shed some light on that for me, anyway im in the middle of wiring in new speakers and a small sub in the boot, here's what she looks like.

I am aware the last owner put a spoiler and seats out of a VTR or VTS onto the car makes it look ten times better.

Back of Car
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/Leader0/DSC_0346.jpg
Boot
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/Leader0/DSC_0347.jpg
Stero
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/Leader0/DSC_0350.jpg

[Aly]

Nice colour, the crease in the back bumper makes it special I guess :S

[CarlStinson]

:D thanks not done by me btw, at least its not scraped the paint away

[m4tt274]

Be more or less that same as a furio i think.

[saxoman1610]

what dose that on/ off key slot thing do ? on the centre console

[Saxdaniel]

what dose that on/ off key slot thing do ? on the centre console

+1. Normally see that for airbags?


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[m4tt274]

If its not for an airbag it may be for an alarm?

[CarlStinson]

Yes its for air bags, turns the passenger air bag off or on.
Just found out its called a Saxo Exclusive any ideas of why?

[OMGASAXO]

Don't know if it's just me, but it really bugs me when the cigarette lighter is upside down, or not strait. Also by the hazard switch and demister there's a 3rd button, what's that for? mine only has hazard and demister lol

[Prickle]

Its for the sensors inside for the alarm

[LSOfreak]

looks like a flat arch with a few optional extras

colourcoded bumpers
passenger airbag
alarm

[CarlStinson]

Lol will have to turn the lighter around :p
the thrid button i have not found a use for yet, but the image is a speaker with a line through it, oh really LSO does no one else own a exclusive on here?

[CarlStinson]

Heres the close up of the dash omg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/Leader0/DSC_0364.jpg

[josh89vtr]

U should vt kit it

[mof]

Heres the close up of the dash omg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/Leader0/DSC_0364.jpg

Does the button do anything?

[CarlStinson]

My mate said i should VT kits it, its ment to turn the alarm off when you leave pets or kids in the car that might set the alarm off, once you locked it, but i have never tested it

[Rave-nhill]

Get some more snaps of the outside

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[CarlStinson]

Its covered up atm i washed, waxed and alloy clean it(which are in a bad shape anyway) but i will get some later when the suns out a bit more

[Ross]

does your car really smell bad or something?

[CarlStinson]

lol its smells lovely, but the dirt from the dirt track i live on was getting all over it, when the nabours were driving past :( grr
i have recently replaced all the wiper blade so i got flat blades on the front now looks alot better, engine bay is a mess, I've never cleaned one before so kinda stayed away from that for now although i have given it a wipe over in places with a slightly damp cloth

[CarlStinson]

New pictures of her.

Engine Bay air filter needs to be replaced as it doesn't fit plus looks awful!
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/Leader0/DSC_0395.jpg

Leak at bottom front left, needs to be looked at
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/Leader0/DSC_0396.jpg

Battery clamp and tray need a refurbish
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/Leader0/DSC_0397.jpg

Front
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/Leader0/DSC_0398.jpg

New flat blades
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/Leader0/DSC_0399.jpg

Side view
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/Leader0/DSC_0400.jpg

Back end
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/Leader0/DSC_0401.jpg

Drivers side missing trim mould on drivers doors need to find a replacement if anyone has one let me know :D
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/Leader0/DSC_0402.jpg

Sunroofs bad sealing job(was done by last owner i will tidy that up at some point)
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/Leader0/DSC_0403.jpg

Exhaust snapped off( already has a new replacement that was on my MK1 Clio)
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/Leader0/DSC_0404.jpg

Back to bed :D
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/Leader0/DSC_0405.jpg

[MartinObviously]

lol its smells lovely, but the dirt from the dirt track i live on was getting all over it, when the nabours were driving past :( grr
i have recently replaced all the wiper blade so i got flat blades on the front now looks alot better, engine bay is a mess, I've never cleaned one before so kinda stayed away from that for now although i have given it a wipe over in places with a slightly damp cloth

Go for a short drive or idle to warm up the engine.

Brush on gunk or similar degreaser

rinse with a hose or watering can after waiting about 20-30 mins.

Then go over all your black hoses and plastics with back to black.

That should return you half decent results. :y:


That oil leak at the bottom front left is probably your head gasket. You can either risk cheating the system by tightening the head bolts another 20-30 degrees or fit a new gasket.


Just seen your engine bay, it doesn't look too dirty :D might be worth you getting a new air filter though?

[Ross]

repaint the rocker cover, refurb the rusty battery clamp, general clean, would look a million times better for probably 2-3 hours work. :)

[Simon]

Heres the close up of the dash omg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/Leader0/DSC_0364.jpg

You press that button a few seconds before locking the doors / turning the alarm on.

It disables the interior movement sensors.
Allowing you to leave people/pets in the car, whilst it being locked

[CarlStinson]

Thanks Martin getting a quote from my mate about the headgasket as it's more than likely that which is causing the gunky bay, thanks for advice on cleaning, I see there is a faq on doing that Ross thanks they do need repspraying

[12u55]

Smurf needs to go. Looks beautiful in the sun though your car. :) Work needs doing on it though. That sun roof is shocking. How can you enjoy the southern sun without it opening!?!