StuartyAlec Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Hey guys, this is my thread of my car. My process of doing her up and that sorta jazz!Anyway here's the baby when she came back home next to the civic She a 2002, 1.4 16 Sport R.Done 69k miles when I picked he up.She has an EML for lambda sensor and ABS just came on, but I know what it needs so parts ordered!Gave her a good clean up and here she goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartyAlec Posted April 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 So I've had a very busy weekend doing bits and bobs to the little beastie while I wait for the parts to fix her! First things first the mirror caps were stonechipped to hell and were different shades of red so I have resprayed them gloss black and they look much much better IMO!Then with the black gloss mirrors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartyAlec Posted April 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Another thing I hated about the car was the a AROSA writing on the back and also the R badges were colour faded! Looks horrible so decided to take them off. I searched how to do it online, got a few tips then me and my cousin took a bash at it! I'm wielding the spatula After the badges were off there was a few bits of stubborn glue that T-cutted off! Few goes with T-cut and polish an it's pretty well blended, minus the 'O' in some light! Personally I think this looks miles better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartyAlec Posted April 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 I had a set of CADES EROS when I had my first lupo! They were still up the loft, all kerbed and in minging condition After a good while sanding back and trying to get them as perfect as possible we applied the primer and if I wasn't going black, just the primer looks pretty snazzy! Then we used a lighter grade sandpaper and did another coat of primer and sanded that again. Then it was time to do the gloss black and repeat the process followed by lacquer! Here's the end result. And here it looks sitting next to the car!I need new tires, hence not being fitted already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp33dy Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sainty Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 Love it mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartyAlec Posted April 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Cheers guys!Just put an order away for a few bits and bobs for the car! Some things I can do myself and something's I'll have to wait until my uncle helps me (he's a mechanic)All will be slowly revealed as they arrive in the next few days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartyAlec Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 This has to be one of the most important mods in my eyes!And also these baby's came in the post!FK AK Street coilovers! Cheap an cheerful I know but it gets the job done!Any problems lowering on 195/45/15s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartyAlec Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Debadged front grill today! Since I have no clips or nothing it's held in place with evo stik and the little plastic grooves at the side! Prefer this look, looks more aggressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartyAlec Posted April 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Finally got these bad boys on! Had to drive about 20 miles to go buy spigot rings as I only had 2.. Weirdly! But none the less here you go! Still gotta chuck the centre caps back in and give her a good clean! But she's sorely needing lowered right down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54Arosa Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 does the spoiler come standard on the 1.4 Sport or did you fit that yourself? and if you did fit it yourself is it a genuine Seat one or aftermarket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartyAlec Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 No idea buddy! The spoiler was already on the car when I bought her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartyAlec Posted May 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Right, Now im getting onto servicing the car and getting the bits that need fixed fixed! (Its been a busy time for me just now)What im confused with is there are two different slide pin kits and not sure which one I need! Hopefully someone can help me! Its either -http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SEAT-AROSA-FRONT-BRAKE-CALIPER-SLIDER-PIN-KIT-GUIDES-FOR-VENTED-DISCS-BCF1313F-/331113791419?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AArosa&hash=item4d17eb7fbbORhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SEAT-AROSA-FRONT-CALIPER-SLIDER-PIN-KIT-GUIDE-PINS-VENTED-DISCS-LUCAS-BCF1301S-/261309853669?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AArosa&hash=item3cd747efe5Also, For my coilovers I just want to get new top mounts to save the hassle of ripping apart the old suspension. You can buy the mounts but what bolts/washers etc go along with it?Servicing parts will be ordered today Also swapping licence plate over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 it tells you at the bottom which bolts are for which caliper. So just have alook at your caliper. Yes top mounts are easy to come by. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellytheelephant Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 dewiper !!!!!! looking good i want a sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elz8462 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Lovely! Debadging makes such a huge difference! You gonna swap the lights to lupo's or keep the standards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartyAlec Posted June 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 I was thinking about keeping the standard lights but go over them with a light tint spray to make them a bit more dark? Dont fancy a red car with red taillights if you get me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartyAlec Posted June 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 Just finished putting the coilovers on the rear! Many rusty as hell bolts, lots of swear words and here's the result! Hoping it sets down a bitty lower as in my head it was gonna be right down!Will wait and see after a week!Ran out of time tonight so will be doing the fronts in the morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartyAlec Posted June 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 While I wait to get the right Allen key I decided to give the car a polish and give the engine bay a little clean! Engine bay isn't brilliantly done but it's my first go at cleaning an engine up properly!Never noticed my cat in the photo until I uploaded it :L Licence plate now on as you notice! So much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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