deano87
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Well, ever since I started posting on here, I've really liked the sound of the modding scene, because I've found out that there is a modding scene out there apart from wide boy body kits and Max Power which I hate.
Anyway, you'll probably know that I have a standard 12v GLS. But I am itching to start modding it however can't for many reasons. I don't want to do anything that will raise my insurance or attract attention, because modded cars around these parts tend to get 'picked on'. I also don't have money to spend because I'm a student.
Here were my ideas just to make my car 'my own' and that bit more individual. If I gradually did them, would I just seem like some sad person trying to make his 12v better, even though it can't get better or would the mods be worth it? I'm not conscious of what I look like, but I'd like to start going to meets but don't want to turn up completely standard.
Anyway, enough ranting, here are my ideas:
Smoked side repeaters
Darker headlights
Debadge the 12v.
(Don't laugh at the next one)
Spray my wheel trims an anthracite grey colour (they are the original Vauxhall trims) - if I had the choice, I'd have grey/black alloys, so along with side repeaters and headlights, thought they'd look quite good.
Any advice would be great 
[Edited on 11-01-2007 by deano87]
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deano87
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Should I move this to Help Zone & Mod Advice?
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sxibeast
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i have some corsa sport alloys that mite b for sale! better than spraying your wheel trims, and shouldnt put up ur insirance very much, if anything 
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by sxibeast
i have some corsa sport alloys that mite b for sale! better than spraying your wheel trims, and shouldnt put up ur insirance very much, if anything
hmmm I would but my tyres have only done 5k so wouldn't be economical to change.
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Should I move this to Help Zone & Mod Advice?
Funnily, as your question title and the title of the forum in which you think this post should be in match, you should.
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Dom H
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Might be able to sell your current wheels on eBay.
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JM_16v
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yeah the mods u have said are good maybe a Gsi spolier and the main one a plain slated grill!
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by JM_16v
yeah the mods u have said are good maybe a Gsi spolier and the main one a plain slated grill!
I was thinking a GSi spoiler BUT I have the dreaded Flame Red paint job so getting a colour match will be hard work.
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deano87
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ttt 
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deano87
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Would mods such as side repeaters, smoked headlights and badgeless grill need to be declared on the insurance? I'm not worried about getting the same replacement if I crashed, but don't want my insurance to be void.
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MC Kustoms
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best way to find out if they will make a difference on your insurance is to call them and ask just say u are thinking about it and wanted to no if they will change it at all
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by MC Kustoms
best way to find out if they will make a difference on your insurance is to call them and ask just say u are thinking about it and wanted to no if they will change it at all
hmmm, I just didn't think items like different coloured side repeaters made a difference?!
I could just claim I bought the car like it and didn't know what it was like new.
Anyone else?
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MC Kustoms
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different insurance's say different things some are ok with some are not
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deano87
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I have just read my policy and it doesn't say anything about modifications  what to do...
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kenny-g
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just do it! i could see your concern on say an engine transplant or bodykit for example, but smoke side repeaters... come on lol
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Wonderboy
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quote:
Originally posted by sxibeast
i have some corsa sport alloys that mite b for sale! better than spraying your wheel trims, and shouldnt put up ur insirance very much, if anything
How much for them ? Any pics ?
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Mark330d
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Insurance companies arent going to care about side repeaters. And if you run up the arse of another car then who's going to know what headlights you had if theyre in bits on the road.
I wouldnt paint the wheels trims though, For the money you would be out buying sand paper, primer, paint and laquer yould would almost be able to afford a set of corsa gsi/sri/sxi alloys. You can get a set of the standard corsa b alloys for less than £30
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deano87
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Fair point.
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deano87
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Just phoned up 'on behalf of my girlfriend who already has mods on her car and was enquiring about insurance with you. Different side repeaters, fully road legal and e-marked front lights and different grill'.
First thing he asked after putting me on hold "is a front grill a spoiler?" 
Anyway, it wouldn't affect the price, if it wasn't declared the car would only be repaired to vehicle specification. If it was declared, it would be repaired to the modifications. Also, it wouldn't void the insurance.
Looks like I better get my debit card out
[Edited on 12-01-2007 by deano87]
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mattk
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To be honest I havent declared anything on mine
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deano87
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Your insurance could be void then, especially with alloys.
If I get alloys, I'll be getting Vauxhall ones - so that if I declare them, I won't be accused of being a boy racer AND it won't be appealing.
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
quote:
Originally posted by sxibeast
i have some corsa sport alloys that mite b for sale! better than spraying your wheel trims, and shouldnt put up ur insirance very much, if anything
hmmm I would but my tyres have only done 5k so wouldn't be economical to change.
When is modifying your car ever economical?? Just get some wheels on it ffs
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