tom-gardiner
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1st car so nothing to major going to happen but this is how it looks at the moment...... only mod is a K&N air filter, pics of that and interior will be up soon
What do you guys think i should do next? Im gonnaget the bit of rust on the bonet sorted out soon and got de-badged grille on the way
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SR91
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Ohhh niceee, VTS rep?
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Adam C
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Lovely colour
I would ditch the 16v badge and sort out the rust on the bonnet.
I would personally get rid of the k&n filter if you mean the 57i kit and get a standard airbox, de restrict it and add a performance panel filter, from experience with my old 1.4 sport it pulled alot better and still had the same sound.
Lots you could do to it but as you say nothing major will be happening, but the de-badged grill is a good start, lower it and some nice 15" Vauxhall rims would be a good start, everyone does it but its a safe option.
Have a look around, plenty of things can be done
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tom-corsa
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Good base mate, would personally remove the 16v badge. You will get alot of ideas by looking through other projects, nice wheels and lowered and your onto a winner! New grill will look smart, what about a set of depos to finish the front off? Tom
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tom-gardiner
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yeah i trid to get that 16v badge of but seems to be on there pritty tight. anyone got any tips for getting it off without damaging the paint?
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tom-gardiner
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also thought about colour coding all the black bits, anyone dont this before? looked good or not?
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Ellis
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Colour coded trim on mine if you look in my garage you'll get an idea.
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tom-gardiner
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also what would be the best way to sort out the mrust on the bonet? spray or them pens you get from halfords?
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Adam C
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To remove the badge get something to heat it up, such as a hot air gun or hair dryer, so it heats up the glue.
If not just use a credit card or abit of string ideally when you have heated the glue, if not just use a card and it should come off that way without damageing the paint.
You could just touch up the rust on the bonnet with one of them pens but normally sticks out like a saw thumb, if i was you i would just keep an eye out for another bonnet int he same colour, ebay, here or local scrappers would be your best bet.
My Arden Blue Astra GSi MK4 on BBS LM's Project Thread
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Haimsey
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Cant really see the pictures as im on my phone. But how i removed the badger this time round was with water. Boil the kettle and pour it on then gently see if it comes off. May take a few attempts but dont rush, take your time and it will be all good.
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Ben G
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i recognise that plate, the guy used to be on here did he not?
had a blond girl (his girlfriend iirc) sitting over the bonnet.
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tom-gardiner
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not the lad i got it off mabey the owner before that shame the car didnt come with the girl by the sound of things ha
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tom-gardiner
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UPDATE: tacky+chavy 16v badge has come off thatnks to everyone who gave me tips with that using hot water worked really well cheers Haimsey
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djgritt
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Looks an alright base to start with does that
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tom-gardiner
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UPDATE: new air filter,
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Ingham
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Not a big fan of induction kits Tom, as mentioned a de-restricted airbox with a performance filter would be great.
I see what you was saying about the rusty bonnet now, really need sorting!
And also as aforementioned the 16v badge needs to come off.
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tom-gardiner
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16v badge is off
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