#1: UPDAT LONG TIME COMING / BioCustoms Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 9:45 am ---- Hey guys iv recently purchased a 1.4 lx 2002 silver with less then 26,000 on the clock it is minter then mint bought it off a little old man (his pride and joy), everything that has needed to be done on the car such as services every 6 months cambelts and all maintainance and more carried out by a peugeot main dealer .... from what i can see its the perfect used car ... but time will tell :).
Iv got a good idea on how i want the car to look but im not gonna make a list and plan what im gonna do because nine times out of ten i dont stick to it lol ... im open to opinions and constructive criticism.
Here we go iv taken some pics of the car before im gonna touch it in places its never been touched
Well im trying to get some pics up but this comp is knacked so il get them up later tonight !! Last edited by BioCustoms on Fri Jan 04, 2013 5:52 pm; edited 24 times in total
#2: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: -Dave-, Location: North ManchesterPosted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 10:00 am ----
Spratty wrote:
im open to oppinions and constructive criticism.
I would learn to use auto-correct then or you will get plenty of the latter.
#3: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: coopskin, Location: Hull, East YorkshirePosted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 11:42 am ---- Turbo it!
#4: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: DJ-, Location: UKPosted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:00 pm ----
Suicidalsoldi3r wrote:
Spratty wrote:
im open to oppinions and constructive criticism.
I would learn to use auto-correct then or you will get plenty of the latter.
definately not the worse spelling iv seen on here though. I once saw onions as opposed to opinions
#5: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: Timon2210, Location: PalestinePosted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:17 pm ---- why he changed the cambelt if it's only got 26,000 on the clock??
#6: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: DJ-, Location: UKPosted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:19 pm ----
Timon2210 wrote:
why he changed the cambelt if it's only got 26,000 on the clock??
Because its 10 years old
#7: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 3:19 pm ----
Spratty wrote:
im open to oppinions and constructive criticism.
I would learn to use auto-correct then or you will get plenty of the latter.
ver u goo darlin chainjed it just 4 u
any ways...... here are the pics:
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at the moment iv only de-badged it but iv got some goodies in the post hopefully to come this week.
#8: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 3:13 pm ---- little update been super busy over the last two days since iv had some time to my self yesterday i applied carbon wrap to the roof and today i did the bonnet here are a few pics ....
One side down and going well
new that new dog bed would come in handy
im super happy how it came out
#9: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: Mrs.Abzynthe, Location: PeterboroughPosted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 3:18 pm ---- You've done a fairly decent job of the wrapping
#10: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 4:29 pm ---- why thankyou for that fairly good complement .... i think
#11: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: jayz206gti, Location: TamworthPosted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 7:02 pm ---- Wrapping looks great dude! Where did you get the sheets from? I want to do my roof!
#12: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: tomd0801754, Location: MoscowPosted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 2:21 am ---- Didn't think I would like that roof wrap, but fair play. That looks a top notch job.
#13: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: rttam, Location: devonPosted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 3:42 am ---- top work mate on the wrapping did well to get such a good finish
thats bloody low mileage bought a 51 plate 206 for the missus in the summer that had 28,000 on the clock and i thought that was low lol
#14: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 3:17 pm ----
jayz206gti wrote:
Wrapping looks great dude! Where did you get the sheets from? I want to do my roof!
cheers for the positives guys and i got the wrap from ebay there's a guy on there thats selling 2m x 1.2m 3m and its 3D for only £39.99 per roll i got three rolls im gonna be doing alot of wrapping so i need it.
other then the obvious tools you need like a heat gun ect ....... i advise to deffinetly use a tailers chalk pencil it turned out to be the best thing since sliced bread when it came to marking and cutting the edges
#15: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 12:38 pm ---- just a little update iv just bought a big evo front grill to replace the genuine one, i knew it wouldnt fit the sports kit or the genuine sports wings because it was made to fit the big evo wide arch kit, but im a body man n have alot of experience with fibreglass so im gonna get this ......
to fit as if it was genuine. to do this im gonna get rid of the corner edge that extends the length of the grill and make it fully flushed and the peice that extends under the lights needs making smaller so thats that
and heres a full pick of the car so far in the day time a little more visible
#16: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: marc206, Location: Bourne, LincsPosted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 3:35 pm ---- phase 2 bootstrip and rear lights and some crystals to start things off, pretty nice job on the wrapping i like the roof but unsure about the bonnet
#17: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: craigdmjv, Location: WiltshirePosted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 1:23 pm ---- wrap the whole car
#18: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 4:02 pm ----
craigdmjv wrote:
wrap the whole car
i think it would be a little over the top
#19: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: scottsgti, Location: ramsgatePosted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 2:36 pm ---- that roof wrap looks wicked, wish i could do that to my car. sadly, i'm an idiot lol. so would end up wrapping myself rather than the roof.
#20: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:14 pm ----
scottsgti wrote:
that roof wrap looks wicked, wish i could do that to my car. sadly, i'm an idiot lol. so would end up wrapping myself rather than the roof.
#21: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: craigdmjv, Location: WiltshirePosted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:41 pm ---- i would be different mate lol
#22: Re: My 1.4 206 project (More carbon wrapping) Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 3:11 pm ---- been a couple of weeks now so time for an update, my last update the car looked like this
i was looking for a buyer for the wings bumpers n lights but nobody was intrested dew to it all being phase 1 but i sold it as a bulk buy on ebay for £75 better then a kick in the niki naki noos
iv de-wipered the rear and fitted a phase 2 handle i think it makes it really smart but the handle needs respraying
iv been doing alot of spending lately, i got my hands on two wings cheap the off side has a couple of dints but nothing to worry about easy fix
but the near side is mint obviously both need spraying
i also bought a front sports bumper grill and fogs for a monster £35 has a little crack on the bottom but again its an easy fix im still waiting on the post for that....
i bought some rear lights and some halos but the rears fit was crap so iv sent them back so im gonna stick with phase 2 rears instead. but the halos are sweet.
i got a rear bumper off a 180 pretty good condition other then one of the flappy bumper supports under it had broken off, il have to fabricate something or plastic weld one on.
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#23: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: kurosagi01, Location: NorthamptonPosted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 4:11 pm ---- You got a runaround car to hold you off to finish those changes or you catch public transport to commute at this moment?? Liking the progress.
#24: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 4:18 pm ----
kurosagi01 wrote:
You got a runaround car to hold you off to finish those changes or you catch public transport to commute at this moment?? Liking the progress.
to get to work one of the lads pick me up n weekends if i wanna go anywhere i just jump on the loser cruiser normaly too busy with the car to go anywhere tho lol and cheers
#25: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: anton1989, Location: west midlandsPosted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 4:06 pm ---- i have the same headlights but my sidelights didnt fit, did you have any problems?
#26: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 4:09 am ---- i only had a test fit mate, but from what i can see every thing fits sound i also got connectors to choose american or europe plug fitment
#27: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: DRAPER, Location: TamworthPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 4:40 am ---- looking good
#28: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: anton1989, Location: west midlandsPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 4:14 pm ----
Spratty wrote:
i only had a test fit mate, but from what i can see every thing fits sound i also got connectors to choose american or europe plug fitment
i never got any connectors for my sidelights? could you post a pic of them for please? you reckon i could buy them of ebay?
#29: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 6:38 am ---- i never got any connectors for my sidelights? could you post a pic of them for please? you reckon i could buy them of ebay?[/quote]
well im pretty sure there connectors to alter it i havent actuly connected them up yet il have a look and get back to you
#30: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 5:12 pm ---- update time, today iv repaired the wings and they look sweet iv highbuild primed both wings fully but i dont have a pic il post one up tomorrow .
iv also highbuild primed the door trims they need flating but will soon be ready for colouring.
the damage on the tailgate handle primed ready for color.
iv mainly focused on the glove box cover today.
I took off the glove box door and pulled off the cover then stripped the fabric off, sanded it all down plastic primed then highbuild primed it.
flatted it with 400 wet n dry and cut some wrap
I flipped the peice over and replaced the velvet fabric in the card slot with carbon wrap also.
looks like this once all together.
Iv wraped the cover and it was one of the most hardest parts i have wrapped not because of the shape it was because it was sticking to primer and for some reason it sticks like s**t to a blanket and if you put it on wrong then its tricky to peal back off.
Iv re-attached the cover to the main glovebox with 2part epoxy and held it all on with clamps should be all good n dry tomorrow.
#31: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: Andy_, Location: Isle of ManPosted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 4:34 pm ---- Liking the progress, want to see more lol
#32: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: anton1989, Location: west midlandsPosted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:49 pm ---- looking good (y)
#33: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: JordGJ, Location: Leeds / West MidlandsPosted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 7:07 am ---- not usually into carbon wrapping, but looks like you know what you're doing, really like the glovebox lid!
I agree with wrapping the whole car too!
#34: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 3:03 am ----
JordGJ wrote:
not usually into carbon wrapping, but looks like you know what you're doing, really like the glovebox lid!
I agree with wrapping the whole car too!
Cheers for the input n I might do at some point at a later date ... And iv been keeping a close eye on your thread, will you hurry up and put ye sports kit on
#35: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: JordGJ, Location: Leeds / West MidlandsPosted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 3:12 am ----
Spratty wrote:
JordGJ wrote:
not usually into carbon wrapping, but looks like you know what you're doing, really like the glovebox lid!
I agree with wrapping the whole car too!
Cheers for the input n I might do at some point at a later date ... And iv been keeping a close eye on your thread, will you hurry up and put ye sports kit on
cheers man, literally doing it today! lol
#36: Re: My 1.4 206 project Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 4:52 pm ---- Been crazy busy over the last two days received my sports bumper for free because the mail people messed up lol so im happy the sports grill is for sale check the sales thread
has a nasty crack in the bottom but an easy repair with epoxy
just needs a really good 80 gritting a filling and a sanding good for priming
Moving on to the rear bumper iv cut out a second exhaust hole not to everyones taste but what the hell i like the idea iv got a second 180 trim to smarten it all up.
installed some phase 2 rears n they look and fit sweet
iv also upgraded the speakers,im going to have a full pioneer set up through out the car each speaker pumps 300w so they hit hard n sound crisp.
Iv done alot more over the weekend but havent got the pics at the moment so il go through the rest when i have the pics to add a little anticipation
#37: Re: 1.4 206 project. 2/4/12 (lots of pics) Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:37 am ---- Full interior has been flocked in black and trimmed with gloss black and soon will be trimmed with carbon wrap im well looking forward to getting it all peiced back together its gonna look really smart more detailed pictures to come
the interior slowly being taken apart every thing out here other then the dash i really struggled with the dash and nobody wanted to help me with advise on here but because i am s**t hot i worked it out my self the best way
il have more detailed pictures by friday but heres a little taster
#38: Re: 2/4/12 Fully flocked interior with carbon trim pics are up Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 12:48 pm ---- looking good mate, wanting to do similar but in alcantara
#39: Re: 2/4/12 Fully flocked interior with carbon trim pics are up Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 2:53 pm ----
MattyP wrote:
looking good mate, wanting to do similar but in alcantara
cheers mate i was thinking of doing alcantara my self just to caress it lol but the amout of people that have told me that flocking is very similar but 10 times more hard wareing is silly and id prefer it to last longer, its on that good even a jet wash wouldnt take it off lol
#40: Re: 2/4/12 Fully flocked interior with carbon trim pics are Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 5:48 am ---- little update guys got back the interior this weekend and it looks sweet as, some of the parts i wasnt too happy with so there going back to be re-done but all in all its coming along nicely......
Full sp kit primed and flatted nothing too exciting but slowly getting there
but i managed to squeez in a little dial re-vamp tell use what you think super gloss.....
as you can see the 50p reflection looks awsome when put together
#41: Re: 1.4 lx few new pics and glossed dials Author: martinius88, Location: Rushden, NorthantsPosted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 1:43 am ---- Looking really good, dash looks awesome!!
#42: Re: 1.4 lx few new pics and glossed dials Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 3:48 pm ---- update time got quiet abit done tonight, i swaped my sp grille for a honeycombe grille and they look so much better then the metal grille just looks cheap and s***ty, and iv decided to go for the glossed black grille with red pin stripe trims its gonna look sweet when its in the bumper scotching this honey grille took the piiisssss lol......
iv also dyed my roof liner took a while but iv done it the pro way didnt use spray paint causing it to go hard and neither did i use vinyl spray its 100% soft and it dryes to an even covering.
the door trims and the front sp bumper also got painted, my plans are to base coat all the parts in ezr then do a full respray on the car at the garage to blend every thing in to the doors and quarter panels to get a perfect color match
as you can see its a perfect finish probably wouldnt need to buff it shame its only the base lol
tomorrow im going to be painting the wings and installing the halos so stay tuned .......
#43: Re: 1.4 lx few new pics and glossed dials Author: anton1989, Location: west midlandsPosted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 4:19 pm ---- looking good, what did you do the roof liner with?
#44: Re: 1.4 lx (FRONT END SPORTS CONVERSION) Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 3:06 pm ---- Last night i sprayed the wings and rear bumper they look quiet well but its only the base....
the wings and front bumper propped on the car looks well....
and a cheaky pic of the grille looks propper smart imo :)......
#45: Re: 1.4 lx (FRONT END SPORTS CONVERSION) Author: danlouiee, Location: Plymouth, DevonPosted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 3:13 pm ---- I need to respray my honeycomb grill, how did you sand it? And what red did you use on your plastics as I'm going to do mine again as its all stonechiped:(
Love this thread it's brilliant!!
#46: Re: 1.4 lx (FRONT END SPORTS CONVERSION) Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 2:36 pm ---- little update halos have been installed and ruffly fitted they look dapper
and some tinted indicator covers
sports rear will be installed tomorrow.....
#47: Re: 1.4 lx (FRONT END SPORTS CONVERSION AND HALOS) Author: snowonfire, Location: GlasgowPosted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 3:34 pm ---- Looking good mate!
Whats your other plans?
Dont go for the full carbon wrap
Would be different, but I dont think you should...
Whats your other plans?
Dont go for the full carbon wrap
Would be different, but I dont think you should...
i like to keep my options open, but i never planned on wrapping the full car i think it would be abit much ...... i dont want to give too much away, but im looking forward to converting to a double din
#49: Re: 1.4 lx (FRONT END SPORTS CONVERSION AND HALOS) Author: anton1989, Location: west midlandsPosted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 7:16 am ---- getting there
what alloys you going for? i think you should buy mine
i was gonna go for vortexs but i dont want to make the car look like something its not (180) so think im gonna go for bbs and drop it, engine transplant deffinetly on the cards but at a very later date.........
at the moment im in desparate need of some 180 front seats but not having any luck so think im gonna have to go for after market
#51: Re: 1.4 lx (SPORTS CONVERSION AND HALOS) Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 2:22 pm ---- few more pics .... got the rear bumper on last night looks well, and tonight i gloss blacked the exhaust trims and interior vents and a few bits and bats ....
really need to get rid of that simon bailes sticker
i was gonna go for vortexs but i dont want to make the car look like something its not (180) so think im gonna go for bbs and drop it, engine transplant deffinetly on the cards but at a very later date.........
at the moment im in desparate need of some 180 front seats but not having any luck so think im gonna have to go for after market
can see what your saying about making it something its not but you would be doing that buying 180 seats lol, i had to drive to brighton to get my 180 seats was worth the drive though just need to get the drivers seat fixed.
how long untill the cars done then
#55: Re: 1.4 lx (FRONT END SPORTS CONVERSION AND HALOS) Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 2:36 pm ---- i can live with only having just the seats tho, swings in rounderbouts because i wanted a nice looking rear bench aswell and there's nothing else really other then the 180s that are nice i may re-upolster i wonder what aftermarkets would look like ????? .... and havent a clue lol i want to get it to a stage where its driverble like you know im wanting to do a propper conversion for a double din but think its gonna have to wait as the money well is dry lol may just gloss black the center cpnsole n bob it all back together
plus there was a few parts i wasnt happy with in the flocking, but the guy was more then happy to redo so its all good
#56: Re: 1.4 lx (FRONT END SPORTS CONVERSION AND HALOS) Author: anton1989, Location: west midlandsPosted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 9:09 am ---- need a gti steering wheel would much better. you sorted the airbag thing out?
#57: Re: 1.4 lx (FRONT END SPORTS CONVERSION AND HALOS) Author: Aaron888, Location: BelfastPosted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 3:55 am ---- great project mate love the dash looks mint
rear 180 bench test fitted and they are super clean and soft
center console gloss painted
il be giving a real update tomorrow since im gonna be doing something nobody has done as far as i can see anyways .... including these little beauties .. where are they going to fit i hear you say ????
iv lazer cut some metal rings to trim off the speakers n there going red should really set them off
#59: Re: 1.4 lx (FRONT END SPORTS CONVERSION AND HALOS) Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 4:03 pm ---- right, the update im really looking forward to hearing your comments on this ....
i purchesed these 4" pioneers and they sound great hitting 180w each
started up by knocking a small enclosure together by recycling this fibreglass box i knocked up a while back
i stud welded 4 25mm threads on the back to trim off the speakers and routed 2 mdf rings when all together looks like this..
i then gor the rings powder coated and painted the silver domes black...
iv also trimmed the rings in carpet looks really neat
the inside edge of the box has been routed to create a ledge for a plexi glass window to fit..
carpeted the inside and drilled pre holes for dowles, screws now counter sunk n all flush..
speakers are now in the enclosure they look like there floating
and this little bad boy is going in the middleof the rear seat you can faintly see the quied lines on the seat..
few minor un-forseen things such as this seat support in the way im having to grind it of and re-position it
update tomorrow
#60: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: Addaz, Location: SuffolkPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 4:10 pm ---- I would say no, but i cut to F my full leather interior for something similar
I would say no, but i cut to F my full leather interior for something similar
Gets a meh from me, sorry
come again
Cutting up a 180 is a bit much isnt it? As they are still worth a fair chunk of money?
And i personally dont like the idea, hence the meh
Better?
#63: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 4:31 pm ---- i wasnt gonna say anything but the guy on your thread is correct your attitude does stink, and no the 180 rear is worth not a right lot ...... its what my prefrence is all dew respect i could say turboing a 1.4 is abit much and may i quote words from you "you have to be different to succeed in the scene"
i wasnt gonna say anything but the guy on your thread is correct your attitude does stink, and no the 180 rear is worth not a right lot ...... its what my prefrence is all dew respect i could say turboing a 1.4 is abit much and may i quote words from you "you have to be different to succeed in the scene"
I was honest? Yeh sorry for that
Yes, being different makes you suceed, but as quoted from alot of people spreading s**t over yourself is different but doesnt make you win at all, unsuprisingly.
Just saying.
EDIT:
Forgot to mention, the 1.4 turbo-ing is for fun, i enjoy learning about the TU engine specifically and what better way? I actually couldnt care what power it makes, its a learning curve
#65: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 4:52 pm ---- i dont want to turn my prog thread in to a slagging match it was just the BETTER? part that p**sed me off i just didnt understand what you put i dont mind you being a critic thats what these forums are about i want your opinion .... il leave it at that mate
EDIT:
and this car is going to be a company car to show customers what is possible from my company to be .....
#66: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: Abzynthe, Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 5:39 pm ---- Your getting quite a lot done in a short time
#67: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: Razpulsedj, Location: Partying with the Info ShufflersPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 5:55 pm ---- Loving your progress mate, I'm after doing my dash the same, just on with the pillars ATM
#68: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 4:08 am ----
Abzynthe wrote:
Your getting quite a lot done in a short time
ye mate are lass is screwing because I show more attention to pugsly lol
#69: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: ARRAN, Location: WiltshirePosted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 9:42 am ---- Looks good, loved the flocked parts. But I'm with Addaz, I dont think the butchering the back seats for rear speakers will look good, they will just look out of place, and probably won't do alot for sound as they wont be positioned well.
#70: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: craigdmjv, Location: WiltshirePosted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 9:45 am ---- i vote do it
#71: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 10:37 am ----
craigdmjv wrote:
i vote do it
it now has a plexiglass window in that is going to go black so it will be more or less invisable untill the led are turned on by a switch ... Abit like one of the transparent mirrors in a haunted house n cheers craig finally abit of positive support lol
#72: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: anton1989, Location: west midlandsPosted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:23 am ---- I vote do it also, if it looks rubbish then it looks rubish, you wont know until you have done it, not sure how it would sound though? Can't be any worse than 6x9s in a parcel shelf lol
#73: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: Reflekt., Location: South WalesPosted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 12:07 pm ---- Nice project mate and awesome craftsmanship! If your confident enough to cut holes into 180 seats you must be pretty confident in your work. Ive never seen it done and will no doubt look good!
Keep it up dude!
#74: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 2:05 pm ---- Can't compare it to a parcel shelf and the worlds worst speakers ever (6x9) lmao all it is, is a mini ported enclosure, well that's what I'm hopeing but saying that I habve never built anything so small with a plexi face
#75: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: DeadEyePaul, Location: Rugby,WarwickshirePosted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 2:13 pm ---- do you use your rear seats? i was thinking instead of butchering the seats (in the future when you come to sell you will have to replace them)
why take out the rear seat and store it, then with the room you could build something in that space, after all once those speakers go in no-one will be sitting in there due wanting not to go deaf?
(just sayin')
#76: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 2:14 pm ---- Can't compare it to a parcel shelf and the worlds worst speakers ever (6x9) lmao all it is, is a mini ported enclosure, well that's what I hope for but saying that I have never built anything so small with a plexi face
#77: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: namgaj, Location: Chasing Ash, Addaz and Lee........... hopefully catching Addaz and havin fun :PPosted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 2:36 pm ---- Haha Addaz your not having a wobbler are you mate beause your car might have some competiton at being "different"
Spratty- love it, keep it up!
#78: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: Rob2859, Location: HalifaxPosted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 4:52 pm ---- I think the speakers in the seats is a really good idea. I personally couldn't bring myself to cut up a 180 bench though.
#79: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: Addaz, Location: SuffolkPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 4:56 am ----
namgaj wrote:
Haha Addaz your not having a wobbler are you mate beause your car might have some competiton at being "different"
Im have no issue with cars being different and nicer than mine (not hard) but i was just saying i aint a fan
#80: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 6:19 am ---- Cheers nam,and Let's just forget it addaz I appreciate your input bud, and trust me rob when I do something like this that is non reversible I always find my a**e nipping in case I do it wrong lol I took a deep breath and went in with my surgical tool
#81: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: Lee, Location: EnglandPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 6:25 am ---- 180 interiors are cheap as chips these days.
If worse comes to the worse, just buy a GTi180 for like £1500, take the interior out and chop the rest.
206's are dirt cheap these days
#82: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 6:28 am ----
Lee wrote:
180 interiors are cheap as chips these days.
If worse comes to the worse, just buy a GTi180 for like £1500, take the interior out and chop the rest.
206's are dirt cheap these days
Agree, you can pick rear bench up for 50 squids which I did
#83: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: Lee, Location: EnglandPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 6:35 am ---- I butchered a full leather interior when they used to sell for about £500.
If you have the confidence and take you time and plan, there is a very slim chance of anything going wrong
#84: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: 00budham00, Location: IpsPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 1:29 am ---- Love that dash so much
#85: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: 00budham00, Location: IpsPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 1:30 am ---- Love that dash so much
#86: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: namgaj, Location: Chasing Ash, Addaz and Lee........... hopefully catching Addaz and havin fun :PPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 3:39 pm ---- So much you wrote it twice!
#87: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: Richie_206, Location: southamptonPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 3:55 pm ---- That dash is fantastic. I dont know how some people have all this time
That dash is fantastic. I dont know how some people have all this time
i dont sleep and iv forgot about the bird, cant wait to get the door cards in
#89: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: Rob2859, Location: HalifaxPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 4:04 pm ---- I am surprised at how good the dash looks tbh.
#92: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 4:18 pm ---- fair comment see what ye saying but the point of flocking is to stop glare off the dashboard unfortunately the sun still comes out when im not in a race car or racing
#94: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Wed May 02, 2012 2:50 pm ---- Iv now fitted the box for a test fit and its gonna look sweet ... Iv chose not to go for a plexi front cover, I was testing it out last night with and with out the cover ... With the cover it sounds quiet bassy but without the sound is crisp and you can hear every thing in the tune (I'll leave the bass to the subs) so I'm gonna leave it open so you can see the speakers bumping and trim it off with a custom surround that I will lazer tomorrow thingers crossed I'll have some pictures of it all fitted tomorrow
#95: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: Hereford, Location: Mancheter AreaPosted: Thu May 03, 2012 7:24 am ---- Impressed...!!! VERY! Keep up the good work dude! Looks very well...
SHOW US MORE..!
#96: Re: 1.4 lx (CUSTOM FLOATING SPEAKERS IN REAR SEAT) Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Thu May 03, 2012 1:29 pm ---- Tiny update rear seat subframe has been modified to fit the speaker box and now fits snugg
left the leather over lapping just waiting on the metal box trim .... i made it today at work but the programmer made the top and bottom edge 20mm too long and i didnt relise till it was cut,folded and welded .....
it will look like that but powder coated black cant wait to get it all fitted up.
iv also started again on the custom front grille
masked and protected,i took a die grinder and carfully sliced under the lights so i can position it perfect and re-fibreglass it
#97: Re: 1.4 lx (FEW NEW PICS) Author: Rob2859, Location: HalifaxPosted: Thu May 03, 2012 3:59 pm ---- Top quality work. Will look nice when its done.
#98: Re: 1.4 lx (FEW NEW PICS) Author: Mike_XS, Location: SouthamptonPosted: Fri May 04, 2012 2:26 am ---- I'm not sure if I like the speakers or not, it is a cool idea though. It looks like you've done a good quality job there, 10/10 for originality
#99: Re: 1.4 lx (FEW NEW PICS) Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Fri May 04, 2012 3:51 pm ---- still needs tweaking but its more or less finished im gonna knock up a slightly different trim just to fully flush it because i want to be 150% happy with it (the curse of being a perfectionist) but it still looks smart and sounds awsome .....
#100: Re: 1.4 lx ...this is some pimp my ride s**t :) Author: craigdmjv, Location: WiltshirePosted: Sat May 05, 2012 5:27 am ---- looks great thumbs up from me did you put the plexi-glass cover and blue neons on i would go for maybe white neons
#101: Re: 1.4 lx ...this is some pimp my ride s**t :) Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Sat May 05, 2012 5:42 am ----
craigdmjv wrote:
looks great thumbs up from me did you put the plexi-glass cover and blue neons on i would go for maybe white neons
No mate I haven't put the plexi on it sounded s**t with it really muffled even with a port on the front and the lights are still a maybe
#102: Re: 1.4 lx ...this is some pimp my ride s**t :) Author: tomd0801754, Location: MoscowPosted: Sat May 05, 2012 7:06 am ---- Not a fan. At all.
You would have been better putting a CC rear bench in and adding speakers to that.
#103: Re: 1.4 lx ...this is some pimp my ride s**t :) Author: anton1989, Location: west midlandsPosted: Sat May 05, 2012 7:10 am ---- I like
would have gone for the vibe qb69 (grey ones) speaker though just for the shape and colour. You sould do the same on the bottom of the seat aswell?
#104: Re: 1.4 lx ...this is some pimp my ride s**t :) Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Sat May 05, 2012 9:34 am ----
tomd0801754 wrote:
Not a fan. At all.
You would have been better putting a CC rear bench in and adding speakers to that.
Appreciate the input can you build on that post why are you not a fan, because you obviously not against putting speakers in because you say you would put them in the cc bench so what's so good about a cc bench compared to a 180 bench Last edited by BioCustoms on Sat May 05, 2012 10:45 am; edited 1 time in total
#105: Re: 1.4 lx ...this is some pimp my ride s**t :) Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Sat May 05, 2012 9:44 am ----
anton1989 wrote:
I like
would have gone for the vibe qb69 (grey ones) speaker though just for the shape and colour. You sould do the same on the bottom of the seat aswell?
N cheers anton, n I have been tempted to do something with the bottom since it is now just a piece of lether on show doing nothing but I wan to inject abit of luxury in to it, i don't know anybody who enjoys sitting in the back and I don't want that to be the case.... I was thinking maybe two cup holders and a stealth fridge (and a 50 piece chandelier) lol
#106: Re: 1.4 lx .... START OF BOOT BUILD :) Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Mon May 07, 2012 2:34 pm ---- Back to the grille as you can see im gonna be chopping,replacing,liifting and chopping somemore to get this to fit mint ....
and today iv also started on a full custom boot build st fot the 206 started by taking the mould of the boot ....
#107: Re: 1.4 lx ...START OF THE BOOTBUILD :) Author: 00budham00, Location: IpsPosted: Wed May 16, 2012 11:48 am ---- Cool
#108: Re: 1.4 lx ...START OF THE BOOTBUILD :) Author: rick-gti, Location: welshpool, mid walesPosted: Fri May 18, 2012 4:29 am ---- Getting on well with it mate, im doing my bonnet when i get chance any tips to get it perfect?
#109: Re: 1.4 lx ...START OF THE BOOTBUILD :) Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Fri May 18, 2012 5:05 am ----
rick-gti wrote:
Getting on well with it mate, im doing my bonnet when i get chance any tips to get it perfect?
Mmmmm get a good quality wrap the link to the guy I used is on the 2nd page and it takes more heat to manipulate it so don't be scared and if you get any fold marks or anything like that don't panic its very forgiving and I used a tailors chalk to mark out the lines so it was perfect when cut and I would deffinetly use adesion prom 3m supply it ..... As it happens tho iv had a change of mind with mine because I'm wanting gloss now so I'm looking for a swap and 40 pound for the wrap used because I don't want to ruin the wrap thers nothing wrong with it Last edited by BioCustoms on Fri May 18, 2012 5:06 am; edited 1 time in total
#110: Re: 1.4 lx ...START OF THE BOOTBUILD :) Author: Razpulsedj, Location: Partying with the Info ShufflersPosted: Fri May 18, 2012 5:06 am ---- Coming along really nicely that is One to watch
#111: Re: 1.4 lx ...START OF THE BOOTBUILD :) Author: rick-gti, Location: welshpool, mid walesPosted: Fri May 18, 2012 5:11 am ---- Did you cut it slightly bigger and fold it under the lips? Where did you use the adhesive?
#112: Re: 1.4 lx ...START OF THE BOOTBUILD :) Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Fri May 18, 2012 6:05 am ----
rick-gti wrote:
Did you cut it slightly bigger and fold it under the lips? Where did you use the adhesive?
I'd use it on all eges specialy edges that form a 90 degree bend and yes leave it around 20 to 15mm longer its prefrence really to how long you want to leave it just don't have it any leass then 10mm bud
#113: Re: 1.4 lx ...START OF THE BOOTBUILD :) Author: BioCustoms, Location: LeedsPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 3:37 pm ---- right guys had a little break from the car as iv been super busy with work but getting back on track now .. had some massive change of minds lately .......
to start with i wrapped the top of the tailgate
then i decided that i hated the wrap so iv stripped the wrap and gone on to gloss blacking it all..
flatted the tailgate and glossed the roof ..
bought some wide arched pretty good nick just needed a flat and a recolour all rubbers and clips ...
got my hands on this gti spoiler also pretty good condition sanded down and re glossed looks pretty smart
stripped the wrap off the bonnet goinf to weld the gap up and do something the the pollen filter vent might convert it in to a a box vent??
also got fed up with the grill i was fabricating so i bought this bad egg
i got the rest of my interior back today and it looks ace started buy putting the handbreak and gear stick surround back in...
#114: Re: 1.4 lx ... GLOSSED ROOF, WIDE ARCHES :) Author: Mephisto, Location: ScotlandPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 7:10 pm ---- I love the dash, looks awesome!
#115: Re: 1.4 lx ... GLOSSED ROOF, WIDE ARCHES :) Author: Jensen, Location: ScunthorpePosted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 10:43 am ---- Loving the thread mate! Cars coming together awesome
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was worth the drive though just need to get the drivers seat fixed.
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