Customising for that personal touch?

Customising for that personal touch?

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Jonzo

Original Poster:

163 posts

267 months

Thursday 15th August 2002
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Now i've joined the ranks of the 'S' club and had a few days to familiarise myself with the car, i've already had the odd thought of 'that would be cool to...'etc,etc. ie the first thing that struck me on the long drive home, was 'why is there no clutch foot rest'?...it seems strange to me that a sports car with a heavy duty clutch doesn't have one (or does it?), as you end up with your foot resting uncomfortably on pedal (forbidden!) or on floor. Has anyone fitted one and where to get it? I also find the pedals too close together.
Also, what other tweaks have people done to make the car more personal/classy etc...i like the ally switch covers from Leven, anyone got these/recommend them?
All handy suggestions/tips greatly appreciated,
cheers
Mark.

GreenV8S

30,489 posts

291 months

Thursday 15th August 2002
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Now i've joined the ranks of the 'S' club and had a few days to familiarise myself with the car, i've already had the odd thought of 'that would be cool to...'etc,etc. ie the first thing that struck me on the long drive home, was 'why is there no clutch foot rest'?...it seems strange to me that a sports car with a heavy duty clutch doesn't have one (or does it?), as you end up with your foot resting uncomfortably on pedal (forbidden!) or on floor. Has anyone fitted one and where to get it? I also find the pedals too close together.
Also, what other tweaks have people done to make the car more personal/classy etc...i like the ally switch covers from Leven, anyone got these/recommend them?
All handy suggestions/tips greatly appreciated,
cheers
Mark.


Took me a while to work out that I can rest my clutch foot *under* the clutch pedal rather than trying to hold it above the pedal. Just twist your foot sideways if you see what I mean? I suppose it could vary from car to car but I've never found any problem with the pedals being too close together, in fact I find they're just right once you've set the pedal height to allow heel-and-toe.

gadgit

971 posts

274 months

Thursday 15th August 2002
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Best thing I've seen is ally bezels on the guages as per LEEBEE's car. also buy a ally glove box handle from home base. Also fit ally knobs to the three switches in the middle. changes the look completely.

nice wood steering wheel (monza) the best looking one, and a wood gear knob (Halfords)to match.

If you email me with your address I'll send you some pics. you can't send pics through this site with an email.

all the best.

gadgit.

johno

8,521 posts

289 months

Friday 16th August 2002
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rear spoilers are popular as are the blue LED washer jets.

I have also managed to suspend a full under car lighting rig on the S which is good.

Plus fluffy dice.

JSG

2,238 posts

290 months

Friday 16th August 2002
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Jack up kit f the rear, you just need to weld a few extra coils in the springs.

Larger bonnet scoop (at least 6" tall).

Leopardskin seat covers (fake).

'Chain' steering wheel.

Dummy side pips.

Stick on flames down the side.

Jonzo

Original Poster:

163 posts

267 months

Friday 16th August 2002
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Yep cheers Johno, i knew i should have put a 'not max-muppet' type customisation disclaimer!..i'm after the stylish touches/tweaks.
Mind you the fluffy dice has made me think again!

I like the sound of those ally bezels for the gauges as long as it doesn't make the interior too 'ye-olde' sportscar look.?...and not keen on the wood interior bits for the same reason, i have an ally 'ball' gearstick and like that look.



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gadgit

971 posts

274 months

Friday 16th August 2002
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You need to see LEEBEE's interier for a cracking good look.

gadgit.

Podie

46,645 posts

282 months

Friday 16th August 2002
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Anyone got any pics of LeeBee's interior?

LeeBee?

M@H

11,298 posts

279 months

Friday 16th August 2002
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You lot not seen Johno's motor lately..?



Matt

vladd

8,011 posts

272 months

Friday 16th August 2002
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Personally I don't want to see any pictures of LeeBee's interior, but if there are any of the inside of his car then I'd be interested.

johno

8,521 posts

289 months

Friday 16th August 2002
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Where are the dice ??

Podie

46,645 posts

282 months

Friday 16th August 2002
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"wikkid" car Johno.... vladd

johno

8,521 posts

289 months

Friday 16th August 2002
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"wikkid" car Johno.... vladd



init !

Off to Macca D's car park for some fun now...

M@H

11,298 posts

279 months

Friday 16th August 2002
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"wikkid" car Johno.... vladd



init !

Off to Macca D's car park for some fun now...




Wotcha.. I'll get me Saxo aout an come along..

johno

8,521 posts

289 months

Friday 16th August 2002
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Need a new stick on Garfield though before I get to the park...

We goin' cruisin later en all ???

Podie

46,645 posts

282 months

Friday 16th August 2002
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Risking going back ON topic... there is always the tinted rear light clusters and different side repeaters (tinted / oval / clear) etc etc... although opinion seems to be divided 50/50 on this.

M@H

11,298 posts

279 months

Friday 16th August 2002
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Risking going back ON topic... there is always the tinted rear light clusters and different side repeaters (tinted / oval / clear) etc etc... although opinion seems to be divided 50/50 on this.



Don't start this one off again....

gadgit

971 posts

274 months

Friday 16th August 2002
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I,ve got a pic of LEEBEE car interia but you will have to email me as I'm buggered if I can work out how to get them in the forum!

gadgit.

M@H

11,298 posts

279 months

Friday 16th August 2002
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Mail it me now and I'll put it in the thread ..

Jonzo

Original Poster:

163 posts

267 months

Friday 16th August 2002
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Jeez, my forum topics been bushwhacked by those two balcony guys 'M@H & Johno' again !...you guys have too much time on your hands!
Would like to see that 'Leebee interior' piccy though M@H or any others to compare.
cheers,
Mark
.....these cars look great by beer gardens on a sunny afternoon!