French Boost Project

[welshname]

Is it wrong that I like the headlights?

Very.

 

[leeds_182]

Haterz.

 

[Stefan.]

Front headlights are horrendous

Wheels need to be silver but do look big improvement

 

[leeds_182]

I'm happy with the anthracite to be honest. Keeping the spends low.

 

[Simon_16v]

Come take me for a spin in it Jim!

 

[Matthew]

Perfect then! Strip the shite out and your a winner.

Did you get standard lights thrown in?

 

[leeds_182]

Now de stickered.

 

[Mr Plums]

Do you love it mate? Not fancy getting a bigger turbo and forging?
I bet its quick enough tho.
That's a chavs wet dream that I love it

 

[Ray Gin]

Much better. Off with those lights! :mask:

 

[leeds_182]

I'm keeping the lights....

 

[Chris205]

Looks to be a clean example jim, how does it drive compared to a normal 16v? I bet the front tyres scream for forgiveness when the boost comes on

Also, please remove the wind deflectors, nothing screams chav more than a saxo/corsa etc with wind deflectors

I also like the front headlights, they're different. Get it sat at a better height and it will be nice

 

[leeds_182]

Had a tinker tonight with mark from French sport tuning.

Engine will probably be coming out to be re sealed tomorrow and we'll see where we go from there!

 

[Nick_Leeds]

I'm keeping the lights....

Lol.

Dunno why but I love VTS wheels.

 

[welshname]

I'm keeping the lights....

Leeds isn't too far away to come and bunt it to the ground you know...

 

[leeds_182]

Also, please remove the wind deflectors, nothing screams chav more than a saxo/corsa etc with wind deflectors

I also like the front headlights, they're different. Get it sat at a better height and it will be nice

Wind deflectors will be coming off.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Love these.


Even in standard trim, the VTS/GTi's jp4 engine is tremendous - no slower than a 1*2 in my experience, too.

 

[Brett]

I love this car. Great buy.

 

[leeds_182]

Today's to do list;

Remove engine
Replace timing belt
Reseal cam ladders
Reseal cam covers
Reseal sump
Replace some turbo oil seals
Degrease everything
Replace water lines
Sort top rad hose
Reseal water outlets
Check bottom crank seal
Spark plugs
Fresh oil
Paint up engine bay
Refit engine
Fresh coolant
Check front shockers replace top mounts and bearings
Fix washer pump
Exhaust rubbers
Rear axle repair

 

[Ray Gin]

I'm hoping you got this cheap!

Edit: That probably comes across as a shitty comment. I just wasn't expecting it to need a lot of work done.

 

[leeds_182]

I'm hoping you got this cheap!

Edit: That probably comes across as a shitty comment. I just wasn't expecting it to need a lot of work done.

It's mostly labour and my mate msrk is sorting it but its still going to be a few quid! Should be nice when it's sorted though.

 

[Ray Gin]

It's mostly labour and my mate msrk is sorting it but its still going to be a few quid! Should be nice when it's sorted though.

Aye should be fine when sorted, still good bit of labour mind.

What needs done with the axle? I needed to replace the bushes and bearings in mine, done that and 6 months later needed to replace the whole axle. Wasn't lowered properly to begin with!

 

[leeds_182]

Aye should be fine when sorted, still good bit of labour mind.

What needs done with the axle? I needed to replace the bushes and bearings in mine, done that and 6 months later needed to replace the whole axle. Wasn't lowered properly to begin with!

Little bit of play so needs the bearings sorting.

 

[Jekyll]

I keep looking at this and liking it more and more.

 

[jesus]

Rear spacers required!

 

[leeds_182]

Cold Paxo this morning.

I'm glad the rallyes tucked up!

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

I want one

 

[Rubicon_]

Loved my vtr when I had one! Don't think I could buy another now mind you, so much fun though.

 

[leeds_182]

Engines out and the bay will be getting a lick of paint before it goes back in.

 

[Matthew]

Any rust Jim?

 

[leeds_182]

Any rust Jim?

No, it's pretty clean. It's discoloured in the bay but not rusty. Should look mint when it's all painted up.

 

[RSteve]

Good buy mate, hope to see it tracked next year?
Even with the new wheels, de-stickered and some new lights it'd look sorted.

 

[leeds_182]

Good buy mate, hope to see it tracked next year?
Even with the new wheels, de-stickered and some new lights it'd look sorted.

This wont be going on track mate, its the school run car.

The Rallye is the track beast!

 

[Mr Plums]

Lol at a chav'd up saxo turbo being the school run car, I like your style.

 

[Richyy182]

I like this - now going on eBay for VTS', cheers

 

[leeds_182]

Went down to help out on the Saxo tonight. First of all the manifold, turbo etc were all stripped from the engine leaving just the inlet on. The car'd had some nasty oil leaks so we brake cleanered it to death but will probably paint the block before it goes back in the car.

Pre clean up;

Next was to take the sump off and reseal that. Sump will be getting painted before the engine goes back in.

Next off was the cam ladders to be resealed;

And then the rocker covers;

All done and ready for tomorrow;

Rattle cans turned up for the bay;

Also ordered a new filter as we are looking to relocate where it is now;

 

[Budgie]

This could be awesome!

Morettes have to go though!

 

[welshname]

It would be more awesome in the rallye. Just a thought

 

[jesus]

Even the colour name is chavvy!

 

[bashracing]

Good work, you've spent your crimbo holiday wiser than me,
also can i have the part number for the gas fire's k&n, mine could do with a few more btu's

 

[leeds_182]

Painted the front end tonight;

New belts, seals and filter and block painted;