>>> TwoTone Mauritius R <<< Written off :( - Page 12 - Saxperience

benJee_VTR · 14th May 2009, 19:44

right, car was off the road for a few days whilst the insurance company was waiting for my cheque to clear, so got a few things done.

Bumper off..

Decided to re-do my towing eye. The paint was bubbling and rust was showing through.

Toyed with the idea of painting it a flourescent colour, but thought it wouldn't really match with anything, so sprayed in Mauritius blue.

While i was under there, i wanted to save a bit of weight, so i removed the spare wheel (i have spare wheel in a can, in the boot) and the cage. Unfortunately the bolt had seized to the clamp, so i introduced it to big bertha the hack saw.

Put the bumper back on, and was quite happy with the results. Best of all, you cant see the bottom of the cage/wheel under the car anymore

Also got the exhaust sitting a bit better. Pics.

have ordered some autoleads sound dampening material from work, so will update again soon

benJee_VTR · 19th May 2009, 17:49

Right, i have completely stripped out the rear interior and soundproofed with dampening pads. what a difference! unfortunately, i didnt take any pictures, but its only sound proof pads. anyway, its all back in now and me and Jamie went for a little photoshoot today (inbetween rain showers)

Pics:

Also removed the rear diffuser from my other sax ready for painting. and the front towing eye too. updates to come.

benJee_VTR · 21st May 2009, 22:42

Diffuser and front towing eye prepped, primed, sprayed and lacquered today

should be on tomorrow with pics (weather permitting)

Dan-SRi · 22nd May 2009, 00:14

Great progress mate!
wasnt too keen on the two tone at the start, but its grown on me...
Only thing left to do is lower it (:
not too keen on the exhaust but overall a very nice saxo!

VTRacer · 22nd May 2009, 06:29

looking good mate

benJee_VTR · 22nd May 2009, 12:32

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Originally Posted by bmthboi08

Great progress mate!
wasnt too keen on the two tone at the start, but its grown on me...
Only thing left to do is lower it (:
not too keen on the exhaust but overall a very nice saxo!

thanks mate, same with me...its a grower

all i need is a free day and i can swap the lowering kit from my donor car to my one

yeh im not mad on the exhaust, but itl have to do for now.

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Originally Posted by VTRacer

looking good mate

thanks matey

benJee_VTR · 24th May 2009, 22:02

right pics of said diffuser and towing eye. pics fitted tomorrow

benJee_VTR · 25th May 2009, 17:49

Diffuser fitted and number plate screwed in instead of stuck on

Bit of a wash and wax too

Number plate sitting a bit better

Exhaust is a bit cosier now

Opinions?

benJee_VTR · 25th May 2009, 17:55

More Pics

J222JRA · 25th May 2009, 18:03

looks good mate, i love mauritious blue when its clean

benJee_VTR · 25th May 2009, 18:06

same

best colour imo. would snap up a mauritius kit if i saw one

benJee_VTR · 28th May 2009, 23:40

loadsa new car care stuff bought today, few pics to come

MrHouston^p · 28th May 2009, 23:49

Is the silver of the diffuser a different shade to the kit?

stokesy · 29th May 2009, 00:00

was meant 2 txt ya after grabbed the arch off u mate..
the diffuser looks wiked

looks gd in the pics..
but looked better in person..
done a gd job off it!
cars coming along nicely..
u no all thats left 2 do

haha..
get that lowering kit on it! and itll look the tits

benJee_VTR · 29th May 2009, 20:49

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Originally Posted by MrHouston

Is the silver of the diffuser a different shade to the kit?

no. same.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stokesy

was meant 2 txt ya after grabbed the arch off u mate..
the diffuser looks wiked

looks gd in the pics..
but looked better in person..
done a gd job off it!
cars coming along nicely..
u no all thats left 2 do

haha..
get that lowering kit on it! and itll look the tits

thanks my friend

glad you like it. haha yeh i know, i can't wait to get it on.
no problem about the arch mate, glad i could get you out of trouble!

yanziiessaxo · 29th May 2009, 21:25

looks good mate

,
wasnt to sure about ti when you got it now it looks realy smart,

just maybe suttle 40mm lower would set it of a treat,
the engine bay looks well smart, where did you get that blue pipeiing?

have a look at mine if you get a chance

Matty_VTR · 29th May 2009, 21:59

sorry i don't like the rear diffuser..

but you should defo get the bump strips done Blue. I actually looks really good.

Vtr_Alex · 29th May 2009, 23:15

nice car mate looks awesome but i would get rid of them mirrors and put standerd ones back on. nice car tho mate keep up the good work

Ben · 29th May 2009, 23:32

Looks good mate! Car is really comin along

benJee_VTR · 30th May 2009, 18:40

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Originally Posted by yanziiessaxo

looks good mate

,
wasnt to sure about ti when you got it now it looks realy smart,

just maybe suttle 40mm lower would set it of a treat,
the engine bay looks well smart, where did you get that blue pipeiing?

have a look at mine if you get a chance

Thanks a lot mate, glad you think it's progressed

i agree about the lowering

Got the piping to tidy the bay up from where i work (Wilco Motorspares) for about 10-15 quid. you get 3 different sizes in the pack too in loadsa colours. probably get some in halfords too.
Will have a look at yours too.

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Originally Posted by Matty_VTR

sorry i don't like the rear diffuser..

but you should defo get the bump strips done Blue. I actually looks really good.

thanks mate, no worries, each to their own

yeh i like how the chop looks too, might have it done when i have a few days off nxt week.

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Originally Posted by Vtr_Alex

nice car mate looks awesome but i would get rid of them mirrors and put standerd ones back on. nice car tho mate keep up the good work

thanks for your comment mate glad you like it. i really like these mirrors personally, i think the look different to the norm, and i like the indicators built in too. i dont expect everyone to like them though!

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Originally Posted by Ben

Looks good mate! Car is really comin along

thanks ben, same to you