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 Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:13 am |
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Joined: Dec 15, 2011
Posts: 136
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Location: Plymouth, Devon
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Hi Guys!
This thread will be a lot like all the others in this section! Will document all the changes/upgrades i make to my car as it goes along.
The day i got it, it cost me £650, it's a 1.4 GLX, in 'Jade Met Green', i believe! (KRU) It read 78,428 on the Odometer, and was in a little bit of a state. It had 7 months MOT left. (Until June 2012) and just over a months tax.
First things first, I got it back to looking roadworthy. Here's a picture of it in my drive the first day i got it after some touch ups and a clean.
FIRST DAY
First priority on the list, was to get used to driving it! The first modification i decided to make was around three weeks after having it. Basic stuff, debadging the boot.
BEFORE
AFTER
That's pretty much as far as i've got on my budget. I've also tried to change the colour of the MFD display, although it has a loose connection, which is a WIP to fix.
DISPLAY
The next thing on my mind would be alloy wheels, although it does already have an OEM set, which i kind of like and think suits it.
Alloys (Ignore how much they've been kerbed!  )
So, i'd love some ideas on what should be next!
My ideas:
Halo lights
GTi spoiler
Colour code trims?
Thanks! 
UPDATE: FRIDAY 30th DECEMBER 2011
LED Sidelight Upgrade
Ever since i got the car, i always thought the sidelights looked a bit dim and naff, so i ordered some 20 SMD LED bulbs to fit. They cost 1.59 from ebay, with free postage from Hong Kong, so i took a gamble!
Heres the comparison... I couldn't get the right angle in the garage to do both, so there's the drivers side with the original bulb, and then the passenger side with the LED bulb.
ORIGINAL
LED BULB
Went for a quick engine bay spruce too:
Final look:
Criticism and ideas are always appreciated!
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Last edited by GLX_laney on Fri Dec 30, 2011 8:31 am; edited 4 times in total
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:24 am |
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Joined: Sep 04, 2011
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Location: Leeds
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personally i think colour coding makes biggest improvement on all cars, get it done!
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:26 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Location: England
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I have some aftermarket alloys, full leather interior with heated seats and TV's, sports bumpers, spoiler, electric window conversion, electric folding mirrors and few other bits and bobs for sale if you want anything 
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:30 am |
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Joined: Dec 15, 2011
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Location: liverpool
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lowering is a must on any car
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:39 am |
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Location: Plymouth, Devon
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| Lee wrote: |
| I have some aftermarket alloys, full leather interior with heated seats and TV's, sports bumpers, spoiler, electric window conversion, electric folding mirrors and few other bits and bobs for sale if you want anything |
It came with leccy windows and mirrors Lee! I'm on one hellova budget too lol. If i had the money, those TV's and sports bumpers would be on their way down to me now!
And trio, i'm not sure about lowering! I like kind of going with the subtle approach, so if i did, i'm not sure it'd be worth doing, as i wouldn't want to do it by much?
Also, i've never really done anything like it before, so is colour coding difficult? Then again, with the help and How to's on here, anything seems easy!
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:47 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Location: England
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Lowering 30-40mm is best. Best height to increase handling while lowering right.
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:54 am |
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Location: Plymouth, Devon
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How much would it cost to do? Would it look stupid with my car not having sports bumpers/spoiler etc?
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:56 am |
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Location: England
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Depends if you'd do any yourself and also what springs and shockers you bought.
Nah it would look fine normally 
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:01 am |
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Location: Plymouth, Devon
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Quality! Yeah i'd give it a go if it seemed easy enough! 
What are the best, budget springs and shocks to buy?
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:08 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Location: England
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Rear is a torsion bar, not springs.
I don't know any cheap springs or dampers, as I always go by...buy cheap buy twice
Bilstein B4 shocks will handle a 40mm drop
Eibach pro springs will give you 30-40mm drop
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:43 am |
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Joined: Dec 15, 2011
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Location: Plymouth, Devon
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Okay mate. Just googled them quickly, shocks look to be around the £50.00 mark and springs £180?
Edited to add: What alloys do you have Lee?
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:21 am |
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Joined: Jan 24, 2011
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Location: Plymouth, Devon
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looking good mate, ive still got those halos when you are ready and i will come help you fit them too if you like.
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:42 am |
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Location: liverpool
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springs you can get for around £50-60 and only going 30-40mm down is fine to fit to your standard shocks, but get someone who knows what they are doing to lower the back
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Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 7:57 am |
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Location: Plymouth, Devon
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| danlouiee wrote: |
| looking good mate, ive still got those halos when you are ready and i will come help you fit them too if you like. |
I'll let you know as soon as i want them mate! With that parking fine and road tax, next months budget is going to be tight lol!
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Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 8:04 am |
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Joined: Jul 28, 2010
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Location: Wolverhampton
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Looks KSJ to me.. Lower it cant go wrong, my old one only sold it a few weeks ago and miss it so much.
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