Top Mods for a Saxo

Posted on 10. Nov, 2005 by Amy in Spec Sheets

Heres a list of my favourite modifications for a saxo

Fox Racing Evo 3

EvoThe Fox Evo 3 is the best wheel for the saxo the multispoke makes them look big and bling even in a 16"  the amount of looks i have had driving with these wheels on is magic!!! Sadly, Fox Racing stopped making the Evo 3 a few years ago and it’s no longer available, but a good alternative would be the AEZ Xylo.

Just Remember the 16" needs a slightly lower profile tyre so if your going to order them ask for a 40 profile tyre.

janspeedJanspeed Exhaust, De-cat pipe & Manifold for Saxo

I went for the janspeed as they could do all the parts i needed backbox,manifold and cat bypass the exhaust is a mild steel box with a stainless tail pipe there was a few designs to go for and came within the days specified.

Pipercross ViperPipercross Viper induction kit

The reason i went for the viper is i had a viper kit on my old vtr and it was great made a nice roar etc. The viper has definitely given me a bit more power gain and also looks great the only little niggle i had was i needed to keep the original air feed section to have the cold air feed on. You can put it through one of the fog light holes but i preferred to keep them as fogs, that is another option.

Lexus lightsRear lights

I went for the lexus lights as they are a good easy mod for your motor diy fitment and make a great difference to the back of the car. I then got a pack of tinting spray and darkened them up. Might seem a little odd to tint lexus style lights, but the effect is exactly what i wanted.

spark plugsIridium Denso Spark Plugs

These are the best spark plugs around. Once i changed my old ones the car run a lot smoother they are like racing plugs, just seem to make it smoother more responsive etc.

Grill MeshGrill Mesh

Another easy DIY mod for the car makes the front look mean!! a lot nicer than standard mesh something different. This was one of the first mods i did to my saxo. I went for the diamond cut but we have many different designs to choose from.

ecotekEcotek Valve

It is nice to have the top end range with the vts but as soon as i put my foot down the petrol disappears the ecotek valve sorts the problem the valve is attached to your brake servo hose and fuel rail i am now saving at least £10 a week and can put my foot down a lot more!!!!!!

Tax Disc Holder

I have the carbon effect Tax Disc Holder i went for carbon as to stay with the style/colour of the vehicle it is a hexagon shape holder easy to add the carbon effect was a bit more expensive than the other holders but i wanted the dark colour and i think it looks smart!!

aerialSimoni Aerial

I went for a simoni aerial as they were one of the better looking aerials that POTN do on the website i went for it in the black as to again follow the colour coding on my vts. I rec’d the item within 2 days and it was another DIY job unscrew original replace with new 5 min job and another cool mod to start to finish off the modded mota.

3g3g Brakes

I went for the 3g range as they are made from a brembo casting but half the price i had the rs10 which are dimpled and grooved disc you can also get the discs anodised in black or gold which is that extra special touch i was after. The guys at 3g are very friendly,helpfull and the discs and pads turned up within the 3-5 days specified if you do go for the anodised it takes a few extra days but worth the wait.

koniKoni Suspension

I ordered a rsk kit for my car as i would say they are middle range on price and quality i took them to a garage to get fitted the front is adjustable off the vehicle and the back is a torsion bar. i had the car lowered 35mm and my fox evo 3 sit sweet under the arch just the right amount of lowering for the 16’s. Rough guide price for fitting £100 please not the only problem that may occur is the torsion bar may have seized causing the torsion bar to stiffen please make sure you pick a garage that can do torison bar do not try DIY.

ibherdesignIbherdesign Saxo body kit

If you are like me and don’t like to go to over the top and looking for a subtle kit then this ibherdesign kit is the one for you it looks very similar to the existing bumpers. The front comes with the 2 fog lights and the full kit is a bargain price of £390.99 inc.vat. The kit comes with front bumper + 2 lights, rear bumper and side skirts, it is made of fibreglass and come to you primed ready to fit and spray.

HaynesSaxo Haynes Manual

Every modder should own a haynes manual it is full of important and helpful information from fitting an ice install to fitting a backbox it is full of idea’s and should be a modders bible along side the POTN website:)

headlightsSaxo Angel Eye Headlights

The angel eyes look so much smarter than the standard lights they are still square in shape but have the two angel eyes inside. The ones i went for are finished in crystal for that extra bling also another easy DIY mod for your vehicle just take out existing lights and simply replace.

And here’s the finished result!

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28 Responses to “Top Mods for a Saxo”

  1. Mikey B

    29. Sep, 2008

    Looks smart, especially like the rear bumper.

  2. chris h

    09. Nov, 2008

    Like the rear bumper and the rear lights, not sure on the front bumper though, its the best colour for a mk1 as well.

  3. nathan

    23. Nov, 2008

    I think standards the way forward!!! lower it . . . . LOW!!! smoked depo front lights and smoked rear lights on a black vts with a straight through exhaust system, de-cat to 4 branch raceland manifold with enclosed pugsport induction kit and thats all u need, dont spoil with bodykits!!! Just like mine. :D

  4. sam

    05. Jan, 2009

    Sick! :D Like the wheels.

  5. chris

    01. Apr, 2009

    sweet car.. how much you sellin it 4??

  6. Amy

    01. Apr, 2009

    Car is for sale £2,500 ono

  7. Dave

    21. Apr, 2009

    Love the angel eyes - they look really smart and i’m getting some.

  8. daryl

    27. Apr, 2009

    how much bhp has the car got?

  9. Nick

    29. Apr, 2009

    120 standard - 150 with the kit on.

  10. Craig

    12. May, 2009

    is the interior as standard??

  11. dave

    14. May, 2009

    150bhp your joking right?
    No way could you get that power with and exhaust and air filter

  12. JAYbmwMAN

    17. May, 2009

    I just bought a saxo for my lil bro, he’s learning to drive at the moment and i really like your modifications to yours. i bought him VTS wheels and getting them powder coated anthracite colour, i think this will look good against the white paintwork. I fitted a pipercross foam induction kit i couldnt beleive the difference in noise with something as small. I would also like to lower it. But i have heard its a pain in the ASS to do the rear as its Torsion Bars. Would you recomend a garage to do it?

  13. Nick

    18. May, 2009

    It can be if youv’e not done it before or the arms are seized on. I’ll find some numbers and let you know.

  14. Amy

    21. May, 2009

    Car has had more than the exhaust and filter i have had new system including manifold de-cat pipe port and polished head.

  15. Nick

    28. May, 2009

    Hi Craig, yes the interior is standard.

  16. steve tsport 1.8

    31. May, 2009

    You need it lowered but it is a nice wee car. I am selling my corolla tsport and may trade in for a saxo vtr or vts nice car. The body kit is mint and I like the alloys but they should be black.

  17. chantelle

    01. Jun, 2009

    how much u sellin ya car for.

  18. Nick

    02. Jun, 2009

    Hi Chantelle, email me at amy@potn.com and I can discuss it with you if your interested. Amy

  19. Sion

    14. Jun, 2009

    would all those mods work on a 1.4 furio?

  20. Adam

    16. Jul, 2009

    I thought a de-cat pipe was illegal?

  21. dave

    16. Jul, 2009

    no 1.4 fuiro are shit go home mate!!!!!

  22. Krishna

    16. Jul, 2009

    What litre is it? And how much are you selling it for? And what’s the mileage and plate.

  23. Simon Morton

    17. Jul, 2009

    De-cat pipes will mean your car will not pass an MoT due to the emmissions being too high. Keep the original catalytic converter for this reason.

  24. Simon Morton

    17. Jul, 2009

    The car shown is a VTS

  25. ben stringer

    07. Aug, 2009

    those mods would only recover the original bhp that would be lost through usage and add 5 i would say 125bhp! as the standard vts breathing system and exhaust are not that restrictive compared to the phase 2 90bhp vtr! to see 150bhp in a vts fast road cams and a stand alone ecu would work, costing around total of £1000 extra and you have a fast saxo but this is a good start on the moding ladder! geting rid of the kit or even using the sam colour grill mesh wuld help though!

  26. RanchBleed

    10. Nov, 2009

    Needs M3 style wing mirrors. Nice tho, a bit lower wouldn’t hurt..

  27. SteTrotter

    29. Nov, 2009

    the saxo looks elish in black and cant believe 150bhp with just a few lil mods ………………..

    i fink dat the saxo needs its bump stops and alloys colour coded to make the car that bit better

  28. POTN Admin

    16. Jan, 2010

    Thanks!

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