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    Heres a few pics of my car in the following link. I want to know where I can go from here? I'm stuck on what to do/modify next. I'm a firm believer of less is more which is why I've kept it looking standard, although I've run out of ideas on what I can do to it.

    Any ideas anyone?

    http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n212/aluntarr/?
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    Nice. But yes, very standard. Well nice, though, for standard look. If you want to keep standard look, then mebbes shouldn't be doing anything else to it? Or is that a stupid thing to say? <dalek>must modify</dalek>

    Flaps? Spoiler? Nice VWAudiForum sticker or two?
     
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    I suppose your right in saying maybe I shouldn't be doing anything else, but I just can't help myself!

    I might tempt myself with some mudflaps for the rear, a nice forum sticker for the rear window (although I'm unsure on that one), some clear side indicators and some chrome bulbs for the front indicators.

    As for the spoiler though, I have toyed with the idea of putting the skirts on from a GTi, but I just don't know.
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    chrome or some sort of polished door handles?

    Must admit, I think I'd shy away from body kit stuff including a little spoiler, too. Please don't put one of those polished fuel cap things on.

    It does look really nice as it is. I can see you standing back and looking at it saying "hhmmm, what can I add now to make it MORE standard"...

    Or ooooh, maybe you need to sell it now and buy another one that you can start a new modifying on - you don't want to spoil this one now by tarting it?!
     
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    Quote Originally Posted by Veedubber View Post
    It does look really nice as it is.
    Agreed totally!

    Why don't you just enjoy driving it - spend the dosh you would have spent on a body kit [yuk!] on a trip or weekend break somewhere nice with some good company?

    Cheers

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    Quote Originally Posted by Veedubber View Post
    Or ooooh, maybe you need to sell it now and buy another one that you can start a new modifying on - you don't want to spoil this one now by tarting it?!
    Now that is the best idea I've ever heard! Don't worry I wont be chavving it up with plastic body kits and stick on stuff, that isn't my style. I was contemplating the original GTi kit because thats a standard thing on some cars, but I think I'll leave it as it is and start on the stuff you can't see as mentioned before. I wont be changing the brakes in a hurry though, I've just done that for the MOT and it was a nightmare!

    I did have a brainwave of putting leather inteior in it from say a VR6, but as mines the CL model I would have to install electric windows too, and thats way out of my league.

    I think I'll start cleaning up the engine bay and get that looking smart, might keep me occupied for a while!

    Thanks for the comments guys, and keep the ideas coming!
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    Personally I'd go for some bodywork smoothing and colour matching, I had a mk1 Golf which had a big bumper kit all blended into the wings, bumpers etc - it still looked fairly standard (not in your face) but did look very detailed and was appreciated by those in the know - if you look at my gallery pictures there is a shot of it (the green one) - i will try to post some others for you to check out
     
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    Standard look is the way forward, unless you are cleaning up the look/lines. Adding more stuff makes a car look 'busy' and Japanese. If you must keep modding, continue with the car underneath the surface. Bigger brakes, better anti-roll bars, you know what I mean.
    If you do want to follow the 'less is more' theme, take off the door handles and have them filled in flush and sprayed. Take off the side trim and do the same. Personally I think it cleans up the look too much.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Alun View Post
    Heres a few pics of my car in the following link. I want to know where I can go from here? I'm stuck on what to do/modify next. I'm a firm believer of less is more which is why I've kept it looking standard, although I've run out of ideas on what I can do to it.

    Any ideas anyone?

    http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n212/aluntarr/?
    Dragon with flames decals, Ironing board spoiler on the roof, bonnet scoop and power buldge, tape over the lights to give an eyebrow look, a stick on plastic shiny fuel cap, neons, led jetwasher lights, stealthshelf, furry bright pink interior
    You may think I'm being helpful yet sarcastic, this is only because I feel I need to help you to help yourself in the future
     
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    Quote Originally Posted by hereketty View Post
    Dragon with flames decals, Ironing board spoiler on the roof, bonnet scoop and power buldge, tape over the lights to give an eyebrow look, a stick on plastic shiny fuel cap, neons, led jetwasher lights, stealthshelf, furry bright pink interior
    sounds good where do I start?

    What's a stealthshelf?
    One German, Two Italian.
    It's a Mercedes Benzzzz though
     
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