where to start?

[jonnosaxo87]

Hey,

i am getting a 1.1 because of insurance etc, and was just wondering in what order i should start modifying it, like what to do first etc, alloys or what? any advice would be greatly appreciated, also i no i am asking a lot but any kits/rims etc you could recommend would be good, many thanks
jon smileys/smiley16.gif

[roadkill_]

wheels, lowering, kit, interior

[Enbwo]

Definately wheels first and make sure they are 15" or above otherwise your wasting your money.

Then should come exhaust and whatever else you want afterwards

[Bero]

I agree.
For body kit you will need to look around. Check our photo galery and then decide.

Bero

[barrett]

yeah wheels first... but makes sure u rember that larger wheels offer a higher top speed however they REDUCE ur acceleration!!! which in a 1.1 isnt really what u want to be doing

[Bero]

Maybe he is, like me, into styling and not tuning smileys/smiley16.gif . If we want acceleration we will buy VTS. Right m8? Chicks dig style (street race look) smileys/smiley2.gif . lmao

Bero smileys/smiley4.gif

[jonnosaxo87]

thanks, bero is right i would rather go for the looks before performance first as im on a budget lol, so you guys reckon 17's are too big for a 1.1?
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[Lee_P]

i reckon definatly wheels first and about 15 cus there easyiers to fit and you can get a flashy pair cheap then it would be exuast then kit and along the way adding bits to the interior with spare cash thats my plan anyway

[barrett]

yeah wheels first is definately a good starting point... however imo 17s are really too big for a 1.1... people complain because they lose too much acceleration with them on the VTS so if your going to be honest with yourself if you have a 1.1 rolling on 17s you will be travelling really slow... also this will be very costly in rolling the arches

Another thing to think about is if u change to 17s ur speedo will be affected

[GreenSaxo]

basically...

do the bits to make your car go "faster"

wider wheels/tyres.. so u get more grip.. less slowing down for corners.. more time at a higher speed smileys/smiley4.gif

suspension.. for the same reasons as above...

brakes... uprate the brakes.. so u can be at speed for longer.. then slow down later smileys/smiley4.gif

exhaust and filter... help the engine breath a little better.. and gain a little bit more power smileys/smiley4.gif

then minor styling details.. change the lights... add splitters.. and sideskirts and a spoiler and u will be rolling in 1 fine motor smileys/smiley4.gif

[Bero]

Remember good what Mark (GreenSaxo) just said. He knows "the shit" smileys/smiley16.gif . But if he says to repaint your car in green don't listen to him... lol. btw 17" are maybe little too big. Why not try 15". They WILL make a difference in your car style, you will have no problem in potting them on, they are much cheaper, you will not lose much acceleration and will get a little bigger top speed smileys/smiley4.gif . I am telling you this because I had same problem few days ago. Now I am sure I will go with 15". I have placed my order finally and they are on the way. Think about it m8.

Bero

[rick_saxo_smith]

i'm hearin alot about 15" and 17" in this post, can i ask why noone is talkin about 16"?? they are a gud compromise if you get the right pair!!