dan_c4rsa
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Im deciding to to as much to the sxi engine as possible, to be a lil different instedda whacking a new engine in  i dont need a 150bhp car anyhoo, so no matter.
rite-o then...... bought the car on 52/53000 miles like this....
then i whacked on a scorpion monza backbox (straightened it after a while
 and debadged it leaving the 16V.
then i splashed out on tints - just to make it look a bit sleeker.
the suspension was really shot, so with little money i bought some gmax -40mm springs, and then some -40 apex shocks realising how dump gmax were (buying apex springs soon or putting some 1.4 gmax springs on). also took the side strips off and sprayed the back lights along with a sunstrip.
leaving it looking like this.......................
then i drilled and detubed my airbox and put a pipercross panel filter in it, decoked my engine, remus sports centre section pipe, ecotek valve (for petrol saving  , JVC headunit, debadged grill, bought some 16 inch white rota slipstreams, back seats out and new spark plugs and smoked indicators making it like this............
now i plan to colour code at least handles, but after photoshopped (antmashed and ste - thanks) i think i might leave my bumper bits.
smooth off my rear wiper and possibly smooth off my rear lock.
fit an alarm when i get the dosh.
roll my arches properly
front strut brace
coilovers or something like an eibach sports kit.
depo smoked headlights or just light brows.
then start properly doing the engine
dbilas inlet manifold.
lexmaul or sportex exhaust manifold.
new gearbox with lightened flywheel - but not sure what to get - help?
forced air induction kit
and i dont know what else i can get 
tellus if you know of anything....... and what do you think so far!
[Edited on 31-01-2007 by dan_c4rsa]
[Edited on 12-03-2007 by dan_c4rsa]
[Edited on 13-03-2007 by dan_c4rsa]
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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Depo's or something like that would look good.
I just fitted some to mine and they look mint. Shame the bulbs need adjusting though.
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Ben G
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new plates and a small aerial would look nice  but car looks very nice already just get rid of the dam 16v badge!!
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Wonderboy
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Depo's or something like that would look good.
I just fitted some to mine and they look mint. Shame the bulbs need adjusting though.
What do you mean "
I just fitted some to mine and they look mint. Shame the bulbs need adjusting" Any updated pics with yours fitted ?
The car looks nice  Where do you live, why is it so sunny! 
The plans for the car sound nice as well
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dan_c4rsa
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i lie near leeds lol - some of the pics are from a while ago like and one was the other day when the sun came out - woooooooo!
any ideas for gearbox tho - as i ave no clue other than replacing the F15 which is dump
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by Wonderboy
quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Depo's or something like that would look good.
I just fitted some to mine and they look mint. Shame the bulbs need adjusting though.
What do you mean "
I just fitted some to mine and they look mint. Shame the bulbs need adjusting" Any updated pics with yours fitted ?
The car looks nice Where do you live, why is it so sunny!
The plans for the car sound nice as well
I have fitted some Depo's, but the bulbs need adjusting i.e. aligning up. I don't know what is right or wrong. It was too dark for me to take pictures today, so I plan on taking some tomorrow
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dan_c4rsa
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yer i want depo's but i hear theyre poor lighting. i'm gna post some piccies of my cd player tomoro probably, and im going to clean my rocker cover too.
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deano87
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Originally posted by dan_c4rsa
yer i want depo's but i hear theyre poor lighting. i'm gna post some piccies of my cd player tomoro probably, and im going to clean my rocker cover too.
They're actually pretty good. As it happens, when fitting mine my headlight bulb blew, still had sidelight and main beam though. Went to Halfords and saw their 'Brilliance' bulbs which are supposedly 30% brighter. However 'cause of the Depo's, they're no different to normal headlights, which means I haven't lost light and I haven't got mine aligned properly yet.
[Edited on 31-01-2007 by deano87]
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Wonderboy
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So with standard bulbs they are slightly duller than the standard ones ?
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deano87
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Originally posted by Wonderboy
So with standard bulbs they are slightly duller than the standard ones ?
At a guess I'd say yes. Put in some Halford's 'Brilliance' ones and I can't see any difference. Plus I don't have them set up right.
Then again I'm used to flying down hills on my bike with a 10w and 5w front light - anything is bright compared to that 
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Marc
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I'd be interested to see the dBilas throttle body kit on the 1.2 16v. £1500 from Regal I think 
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Mike
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I got depo's the other week and the light seems better than standard lights. And it's still got standard bulbs. 
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dan_c4rsa
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1500!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pfffft. i wonder what it'd do for power though.......
would an f17 gearbox work ok with an sxi>
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Theham85
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Looks well nice
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dan_c4rsa
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haha got bored to day, and ANNIHALATED whats rest of my airbox.
i'l grab some pics for you but lets just say theres no way in hell you can call it a bix any more.............
hardly part of the project but is funny......hope it doesnt let any warm air in....i did leave one sidish...
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Rachel H
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Put the rubstrips back on the doors and quarters, makes it look like a 1.0 12v without them.
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dan_c4rsa
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i would if i hadnt of sold them.
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Linch
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Nice car mate, i nearly baught a arden blue one, them pics kind of make me wish i had now!!
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dan_c4rsa
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got myself a richbrook gearknob - SHINEY!
i think i like it but is very bright compared to rest of the car - what does everyone think? (bad pics off me phone
[Edited on 13-03-2007 by dan_c4rsa]
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csweatherston
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those wheels look awesome!
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Jimbo
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Nice one getting Slips, very different.
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dan_c4rsa
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quote:
Originally posted by Rachel H
Put the rubstrips back on the doors and quarters, makes it look like a 1.0 12v without them.
then i'l say its a one litre and beat some 1.4 8v lol
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