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Old Jun 3rd, 2008, 06:09 PM
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Hey guys, after a few threads regarding the cost of running my car "feeling the pinch" being one of them, i have decided to say £%*? it because i love it and im going to keep it.

Now the only slight "problem" (hardly a problem to be honest) is that when i bought the car it has pretty much everything i would of added to it. I have the areo kit, full recaro interior, 18 105 burnished jcw wheels, jcw exhaust tips chilli pack etc etc.

Engine mods are currently off limits as i wish to keep my warranty, and i dont have 3k plus for the jcw kit. What would you guys add to my car, its astro black all over by the way and has 2 spot lamps. I dont have any pics on this pc, but im sure you can build a picture?!

Just some ideas really, as its killing me what to do next
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Old Jun 3rd, 2008, 07:07 PM
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Dechrome the beltline... A really cheap mod...
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Old Jun 3rd, 2008, 09:42 PM
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Mmmmm i think i quite like the chrome around there, thanks for the suggestion though. What about black indicator lenses and blue "s" logos?
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Old Jun 3rd, 2008, 10:01 PM
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Old Jun 3rd, 2008, 10:03 PM
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Dam it will look like im stealing your idea, your car looks sweet!!
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Colour code your indicator grills
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Old Jun 3rd, 2008, 10:08 PM
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How did you colour code them dude? Looks good as well!
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Us Leccy Blues are always quick off the mark
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enjoy it and sit on the cash, is one good idea

However

Move to the inside, try a JCW shift light, 85 quid and easy enough to fit yourself, JCW sill protectors, KCW gear knob and handbrake, JCW dash, JCW Downtubes, JCW Steering wheel covers, Scanguage, Colour code the spotlights black, Paint the calipers red, black out the S badges, fit aero wipers, black out the rear windows, colour code the arches, even try debadgeing the list is endless.

End of the day, your car, get inspiration from others and then make your own mind up. Remembr some owners put flames up the side, Not most peoples taste, but might be yours, so in short without sounding rude, make your own mind up, theres enough ideas on here and you must know what you like as you bought the car yourself in the first place
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Its one of the fastest colours . Those sunshine ours that you lucky people get probably helps
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Old Jun 3rd, 2008, 10:13 PM
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true, i know there are plenty of ideas out there, no harm in trying to get your post count up/enjoy healthy discusion though!

Think your first idea will be the one the lass agrees with though
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true, i know there are plenty of ideas out there, no harm in trying to get your post count up/enjoy healthy discusion though!

Think your first idea will be the one the lass agrees with though

trust me, after nearly 2 years ownership and about 10k latter my wallett sure wishes i had taken option number 1, along with my license too
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Old Jun 3rd, 2008, 10:16 PM
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haha yeah, i can imagine. Never mind though, you only get one go dont you
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Old Jun 3rd, 2008, 10:18 PM
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Us Leccy Blues are always quick off the mark

Lol yeah i heard that rumour

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How did you colour code them dude? Looks good as well!

Took them off pulled them apart primered the bits then painted with the blue and black dead easy.
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You'll get as many suggestions as you do answers. Personally (and apologies to those who have done it) I think nothing looks worse than lights painted black. A close second is clear rear lights, although at least they don't look home made.

Subtle stuff like changing the S badges to black would work, and if you really want to make it look good leave the roof as it is and paint the rest Dark Silver

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