Thooooom Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 (edited) Thought it was about time i started a build thread kind of thing.i bought my 1.4S about 2 months ago, i got it through the garage my dad works at so i'd say i got quite the bargain. i paid £850 for it.its pretty much standard, electric windows etc. and also with an after market electric sunroof that got fitted about 8 years ago. (i have checked and it definitely isnt leaking ) Its by no means perfect, there are lots of sratches down the bonnet, and across the roof that look like from when a previous owner has sat on it with their jeans on or something. But im hoping to sort this out as and when i can.here is the car how i bought itsince then ive bought so TA technix coilovers, dewipered the rear window, and today i too the bumpstrips off too (which has left me with a blister on each thumb!) so progress is slow but steadyive also bought a new headunit, door comps, and a built my own sub enclosure for the boot.its not the neatest thing in the world, but it will do for now next thing on my list is to smoke my headlamps, and maybe some pressed plates ? we'll see. Edited February 4, 2013 by Thooooom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez1990 Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve200 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Looks good and bargain price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo D Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Thom, where I can find the pictures of your tag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thooooom Posted July 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 whats my tag ? haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thooooom Posted September 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 took some photos recently, they arent the best, and the cars still far farrrr to high, but it'll have to do for now..a few days after taking these, ive decided by boot set up looks crap, and i bought some new wood tonight to re fit the sub neater in a new custom enclosure. heres where i am so far.sorry about the pic quality!i think im going to put a hatch in the opposite size to the sub, so it looks neat from outside, but i still have that extra bit of space if i want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Boot looks better now, can always buy a sub protector too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thooooom Posted September 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 my acoustic carpets in the post! and im not too worried about protecting it anyway, i cant imagine ever putting anything in my boot, it just lives in the passenger foot well or back bench haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thooooom Posted September 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 boots finished! sorry about the crappy pictures....should i cover the back of the rear bench ? im undecided... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 ^ yeah cover rear bench, something I've been meaning to do looks tidy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thooooom Posted September 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 in the same stuff as the box do you think ? i have enough left over, jsut not sure if it'll look right :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 I've seen it done on other cars and it looks tidy! Can always try it and take it back off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo-Joe Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Looks 10 times better man well done! Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thooooom Posted September 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 thanks dude! slowly but surely. not sure what to do now though :/ cant afford wheels yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo-Joe Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Mmm I know that situation mate! If I was you I'd just keep cleaning and save for wheels really. Like if you don't want to send hundred and hundreds on wheels you could get some 15 inch steels and fit mk5 gold wheel trims Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thooooom Posted October 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 went to weston today, and hit 100k! i had planned to take a photo of both 99999 and 100000, but missed both and only managed to get 100003 in a photo, after having a short rage on the motorway because i missed them both. car was good as gold anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thooooom Posted October 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 even though im pretty sure no one reads this... lupo came to the rescue today!pulling power 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Haha, the lupo doing what it was made to do Lol i don't think mine has the torque to even pull the rope, let alone another car!Looks cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSloanes Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 i don't think mine has the torque to even pull the rope, let alone another car!Lmao! Mint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 You should be able to pick up some nice OEM wheels for a cheapish price.BBS RJ or RAs or may P Slots, teardrops or even bottle tops are pretty cheap. Give them a home refurb and you'll improve your looks with not much outlay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thooooom Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Funnily enough thats exactly what im looking for silver! haha. However, i got a new job yesterday, so I might be able to stretch my budget a bit more. We'll see. What do you think of the idea of some BBS RA's in white? Probably 15". I can get them powder coated for free, just not sure on how it'll look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeA Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Funnily enough thats exactly what im looking for silver! haha. However, i got a new job yesterday, so I might be able to stretch my budget a bit more. We'll see.What do you think of the idea of some BBS RA's in white? Probably 15". I can get them powder coated for free, just not sure on how it'll look.IIRC they look sweet as in white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 I personally prefer RJs to RAs, but yes, a nice clean white or off white finish would be cool.Have you thought about a champagne colour? The would sit nice against the black and not be so harsh as white.With RJs though you would need to spray the centres to match as they are plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thooooom Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 actually, looking now, i think i prefer RJ's too, i'll have to keep an eye out and see whats around.and yeah silver, i have thought about a kind of beige/light brown kind of champagne colour, would definitely be more original too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 or BBS RZs or G60 BBS (whatever model they are), there a few sets on eBay at the mo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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