X943LOF - 2000 VTR - Back In A Saxo After 5 Years

[adam_baker]

Bought an X Reg VTR after not owning a saxo for 5 years, came up at a steal of a price and couldn't resist it.

2000 Citroen Saxo VTR
87,000 miles

Needs a bit of work but is much better than I expected.





It has already been lowered on the back, torsion bar, front was lowered but was fitted with brand new standard springs before I bought it.

I purchased a set of wheels from a user on here and now its starting to look presentable.



Today was the first time to have a proper look at the car, no rust on any arches. Sills and jacking points are all perfect.
It's been fitted with brand new discs and pads on the front, rear discs seem nearly new but pads are needed.

There's a few cosmetic issues that need sorting but parts are cheap so shouldn't be an issue.

I did find some rust on the n/s front where the wing and bumper meet, does anyone know if this is something can be changed?
Should I be worried come MOT time?



Let me know what you think guys, will be slow progress on this one as I work constantly and this is a second car but would be nice to get a few track days in this year.


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[gti180craig]

Welcome back to the fold mate wheels suit the car will keep an eye on this one

[adam_baker]

Can anyone let me know if the rust is actually part of the wing and not the chassis. Fingers crossed that's the case. Thanks.


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[shannon-ob]

Hi Adam!

Good to see you back with a Saxo after such a long time. The part you require is so common to rot, It's a matter of cutting the old one off and welding in a new piece. Shouldn't be a failure but could depend on tester I guess.

Spoox sell new ones - http://www.spoox.co.uk/en/106/5925-p...-brackets.html

[adam_baker]

Originally Posted by gti180craig

Welcome back to the fold mate wheels suit the car will keep an eye on this one

Thanks Craig, cheers for the locking wheel nuts as well mate, will keep an eye on yours


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[adam_baker]

Originally Posted by shannon-ob

Hi Adam!

Good to see you back with a Saxo after such a long time. The part you require is so common to rot, It's a matter of cutting the old one off and welding in a new piece. Shouldn't be a failure but could depend on tester I guess.

Spoox sell new ones - http://www.spoox.co.uk/en/106/5925-p...-brackets.html

Hi Shannon,

Thanks for the link your a life saver
Think this is the one I need




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[gti180craig]

Originally Posted by adam_baker

Thanks Craig, cheers for the locking wheel nuts as well mate, will keep an eye on yours


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No problem buddy

[shannon-ob]

Originally Posted by adam_baker

Hi Shannon,

Thanks for the link your a life saver
Think this is the one I need




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No worries bud.

Passenger side one!


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[BUMMERS]

Very nice! How much did you pick it up for?

[adam_baker]

Originally Posted by BUMMERS

Very nice! How much did you pick it up for?

Far to cheap


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[adam_baker]

I have treated it to a good valet this morning.

Clay bar and treated with Fusso

Massive improvement




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[adam_baker]

Update
Clutch has started to slip so will be a fun task new month.
List of parts to order come pay day is in place with all plans to track it this summer


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[gti180craig]

Oohh what you plannin u fitting standard clutch or u gonna uprate ??

[adam_baker]

Originally Posted by gti180craig

Oohh what you plannin u fitting standard clutch or u gonna uprate ??

Think I'm gonna go standard for now, keep things cheap. I can't really see the point in up rating unless I'm running more power.


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[gti180craig]

Originally Posted by adam_baker

Think I'm gonna go standard for now, keep things cheap. I can't really see the point in up rating unless I'm running more power.


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Yea that's true I'm trying to find the best place to get a decent uprated clutch

[adam_baker]

Originally Posted by gti180craig

Yea that's true I'm trying to find the best place to get a decent uprated clutch

I wouldn't know where to start tbh


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[Ben_SaxoForte]

probably worth checking the bumper mount on the other side aswell, paintwork looks to have come up quite well

[adam_baker]

Originally Posted by Ben_SaxoForte

probably worth checking the bumper mount on the other side aswell, paintwork looks to have come up quite well

Bumper mount is great on the other side, no issues. Looks good in pictures but is worse in person. I won't be happy until both wings, doors and bumpers are replaced. Bonnet and rear quarters are the only good bits on it


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[adam_baker]

Few updates for you.
Parts arrived this week
50mm lowering springs
Clutch kit
Drive shafts
Gear linkages
Short shift
Air filter
Induction kit
Scorpion exhaust

Had the full day yesterday to get cracking, started like this due to the weather



Realised early on that I had some how lost my locking wheel nut. God knows where it's gone.

Managed to get a cheap air filter and exhaust fitted for now.

Managed to get hold of a gazebo that made life easier





Exhaust needs remounting, got some shorter hangers which will hopefully do the job.

Managed to get it de wipered as well.



Just a small amount of progress for now while I wait to get these nuts drilled out. Hopefully won't be long.





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[gti180craig]

Some nice progress there pal I can't believe you lost the locking wheel nut key hahaha