First Time drivers custom cars
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Op, keep an eye out on - http://www.pistonheads.com/xforums/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Usually something cheap and interesting that someone has unearthed.
This is the SOTW (Shed of the Week) section of the PH classifieds which again will have something that would work for you as a first car - http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds?Acceleratio...
I would also bear in mind that "Custom Cars" as you call them, are not worth the insurance costs and general poor image that goes which driving a Max Power Style Corsa or Saxo (Trust me, I've been there).
Have a look at some more obscure cars, something that not every prick in the Halfords/McDonalds car park is bazzing about in on his mum's insurance. Things such as MG Metros or Rover 114 GTAs are very insurable for young people and still plenty of fun. Land Rover Series 1-3 and Defenders are cheap to insure although bear in mind that petrol models do like a drink.
http://retrorides.proboards.com/board/3/particular... There are also plenty of cars that would suit your needs on there.
Usually something cheap and interesting that someone has unearthed.
This is the SOTW (Shed of the Week) section of the PH classifieds which again will have something that would work for you as a first car - http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds?Acceleratio...
I would also bear in mind that "Custom Cars" as you call them, are not worth the insurance costs and general poor image that goes which driving a Max Power Style Corsa or Saxo (Trust me, I've been there).
Have a look at some more obscure cars, something that not every prick in the Halfords/McDonalds car park is bazzing about in on his mum's insurance. Things such as MG Metros or Rover 114 GTAs are very insurable for young people and still plenty of fun. Land Rover Series 1-3 and Defenders are cheap to insure although bear in mind that petrol models do like a drink.
http://retrorides.proboards.com/board/3/particular... There are also plenty of cars that would suit your needs on there.
http://www.customcarmag.co.uk
Think he is asking if anyone has a hot rod style car not advice on sticking a s
t body kit on a Corsa 12volt.
Think he is asking if anyone has a hot rod style car not advice on sticking a s
t body kit on a Corsa 12volt. 
dai1983 said:
http://www.customcarmag.co.uk
Think he is asking if anyone has a hot rod style car not advice on sticking a st body kit on a Corsa 12volt.
Well in that case, that is just completely unfeasable. I paid over £1000 for my first year of insurance on a 50 BHP Corsa. Good luck getting insured on anything even remotely resembling a "Hot Rod" OP. Think he is asking if anyone has a hot rod style car not advice on sticking a s
t body kit on a Corsa 12volt. Lets not knock the lad, at 17 we all wanted to upgrade our cars, many of us probably lusted after those big 14" alloy wheels that were on the next model up from the L model we drove.
But, this isnt the best website for the questions, it's like going on Mumsnet and asking to see their charlies.
Sure they all have them and use them to feed their precious little darlings, but highly unlikely to whop them out for the lads.
But, this isnt the best website for the questions, it's like going on Mumsnet and asking to see their charlies.
Sure they all have them and use them to feed their precious little darlings, but highly unlikely to whop them out for the lads.
I don't think there is anything wrong with wanting to modify your first car, just pick something that can be vastly improved and slowly turn it into a better car
i.e. something very cheap to insure, that way the declared upgrades won't cripple you.
I still have my bug from when i was 17 (some people might hate it, but i love it)
The first day:
Painted the original wheels, T-cut, started buying subtle period accessories.
Whitewall tyres
70's slot mags
I've now upgraded the brakes, lowered the front end a little and am refurbishing a pair of porsche 914 O.E. steel wheels for the rear.
I'm now 21 and my plans keep growing and changing; like wanting stock looking wheels again. So the best advice i can give is start with something you really love and keep it.
i.e. something very cheap to insure, that way the declared upgrades won't cripple you.
I still have my bug from when i was 17 (some people might hate it, but i love it)
The first day:
Painted the original wheels, T-cut, started buying subtle period accessories.
Whitewall tyres
70's slot mags
I've now upgraded the brakes, lowered the front end a little and am refurbishing a pair of porsche 914 O.E. steel wheels for the rear.
I'm now 21 and my plans keep growing and changing; like wanting stock looking wheels again. So the best advice i can give is start with something you really love and keep it.
Fair play the first few replies on this thread are a sad indication of the types of people who have signed up to this forum in the last few years.
The OP is 17 and wants to customise his car, why take the piss and start referring to McDonalds - that makes you sound far sadder than the OP!
Anyhow, OP are you after more of a classic 60s>80s car or something more modern which you can customise? Older cars are generally a much better bet especially if they are at the age where there will be a significant number in scrap yards as you can get loads of upgrades. Also consider most pre 90s cars don't have enormous amounts of complex wiring and hundreds of sensors nor do they require as many specialist tools as new cars so you can get stuck in and try yourself!
Also look at the other cars made by the same manufacture as a source of inspiration as it is very common for manufactures to share parts/components across different models so it can be easy to swap bits about.
You may also find Retro Rides forum has some rather cool older cars with no negative attitudes toward modifying either.
The OP is 17 and wants to customise his car, why take the piss and start referring to McDonalds - that makes you sound far sadder than the OP!
Anyhow, OP are you after more of a classic 60s>80s car or something more modern which you can customise? Older cars are generally a much better bet especially if they are at the age where there will be a significant number in scrap yards as you can get loads of upgrades. Also consider most pre 90s cars don't have enormous amounts of complex wiring and hundreds of sensors nor do they require as many specialist tools as new cars so you can get stuck in and try yourself!
Also look at the other cars made by the same manufacture as a source of inspiration as it is very common for manufactures to share parts/components across different models so it can be easy to swap bits about.
You may also find Retro Rides forum has some rather cool older cars with no negative attitudes toward modifying either.
Nice to see people supporting a youngster who is interested in his cars instead of having a pop at him. Modifying and customising can be done with taste and style. My advice would be to try and keep it fairly subtle, manufacturers spend millions developing the cars in the first place and if it's one you liked enough to buy in the first place don't ruin it. As mentioned above if you can get something pre 90's it should be simpler and cheaper to work on.
A lot of these cars are becoming seen as classics so you might even increase the value as you go.
A lot of these cars are becoming seen as classics so you might even increase the value as you go.
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