tbourner Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 My mate has an Astra MKIV, and wants to do some stuff to it to make it a bit more personal, he isn't really into bodykits and stuff and can't afford them anyway, the other problem is his gf isn't very appreciative of me trying to persuade him to do car stuff all the time!! I'm looking for ideas of what can be done personally to cars that's free or very cheap? I've got some blue metallic spray and silver paint left so might go to work on some of his plastics!!! He's looked at bits like lexus style lights and blue lit kick plates, but even they're a bit too pricey plus he doesn't want to let me loose on wiring!! Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Furry dice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Vinyl Graphics - Shouldn't be to expensive at your local sign shop Break caliper paint - Halfauds or Free from the back of your shed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 could always get a turbo and dump valve. Well when i say a turbo and dump valve i mean those sound boxes off Ebay to make your car sound like it has them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Debadge. Spray interior plastics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 OR....... ditch the girlfriend, take out a loan, buy a supra..... enjoy the goodlife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 As above, colour code some of the interior bits, have just done all my dash and makes quite a difference, maybe a few LED's they are cheap enough and very easy to wire. Plus the more the interior is improved the less people will look at the outside of the car and so bodykits etc will not be needed..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jamie_k Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 neon washer jets are cheap enough on a serious note, debadging works well, and as long as its not overboard interior plastic colour coding can look good and i know it sounds silly but more importantly nothing beats a good valet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted August 15, 2005 Author Share Posted August 15, 2005 All good so far (except washer jets and furry dice!!). He has steel wheels so no brake caliper paint, he was looking at 'alloy look' hub caps but I told him not to be silly! I think a set of alloys are out the question too. I'll find out if he'll mind changing interior light to blue, they tend to be a bit dark after the change. Can anyone here do a blue LED conversion on the dash cheap? Emin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 dude is there really any point in spending any money and effort chaving up a car which sounds like it should be left alone! I think mods should be done properly or not at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 tell him to spend it on his bird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted September 1, 2005 Author Share Posted September 1, 2005 There probably isn't much point to us, but he loves his car as much as I love mine and he wants to do something to it that's personal to him. He asked me because I've done quite a bit to my car so he wanted some advice - I get all my advice from here so asked you lot! Just cos it's not a fast car or an expensive car doesn't give people the right to say it doesn't deserve to have money spent on it. Don't become like the TVR owners of this world please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stt Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 I think a set of lowering springs might not go amiss,You should be ablw to pick some up for about 60 quid even though it dont have rims it will still change the look of the car though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooper-supra Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 OR....... ditch the girlfriend, take out a loan, buy a supra..... enjoy the goodlife i like the idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hob Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Breakers yard ? could pick up some astra alloys etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jimmy Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Sorry just remebered i cant post trade details on here yet ! so ive removed/edited me post ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIMBOW1 Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 buy mine so i can buy my first supe http://img425.imageshack.us/img425/3150/pv041534eo.th.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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