Just got back from sealing the deal on my first car!

jpmonkey69 · 24 Jan 2006 at 14:19

ace wheels... make sure you check them for cracks etc....

But I need to reiterate again... get a cat 1 alarm fitted as your next purchase. It'll lower your insurance (a little) and means you have more peace of mind if some toerag decides he wants it (or parts of it)

Richdog · 24 Jan 2006 at 14:30

jpmonkey69 said:
ace wheels... make sure you check them for cracks etc....

But I need to reiterate again... get a cat 1 alarm fitted as your next purchase. It'll lower your insurance (a little) and means you have more peace of mind if some toerag decides he wants it (or parts of it)

Cheers mate, how much do they cost to fit and what are their major advantages?

I will definately get one fitted though if they are worth it regardless of price...

xcessive · 24 Jan 2006 at 19:48

A CAT 1 alarm lowered my insurance by £20.
Previous owner had it fitted (fitted professionally with certificate).
I'm not sure how much it cost but the Zetec S comes standard with a CAT 2 alarm+immobiliser so all he bought was an upgrade kit so it's now a CAT 1, it does even need an extra fob to arm it because it's just hooked up to the previous security system.
It does give you peace of mind when you know you've got decent security on your car.
I've got a Cobra 3800 CAT 1 alarm+immobiliser fitted to my car.
It came with a led dash kit thing as well. It just flashes in a funky way when the alarm is armed.

Richdog · 25 Jan 2006 at 14:07

Just bought these rear lights for my Clio http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8032959582&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT&rd=1

One of my rear lights is broken (crack in it) so instead of replace one I thought id just get another set. I didnt want to get the silver lexus lights as that would have just looked too max power, so I thought these ones were dark enough to look respectable, yet with a bit of individuality so as not to look completely bog standard.

FincH · 25 Jan 2006 at 15:12

Richdog · 25 Jan 2006 at 16:43

FincH said:

Are they bad?

[TW]Fox · 25 Jan 2006 at 16:46

Yes, they look daft

Richdog · 25 Jan 2006 at 17:00

Bullocks. Oh well i'll try em anyway and take pics and see if they suit it at all, then if not i'll keep em for a bit and sell them on Ebay as they go for £60+ so I wont lose anything at the price I bought them for.

[TW]Fox · 25 Jan 2006 at 17:03

If they go on Ebay for 60 quid why was that set Buy it Now for 45 quid?

Perhaps becuase they dont go on ebay for 60 quid?

Richdog · 25 Jan 2006 at 17:16

No offence mate but I have seen multiple sets go for £60+, im an Ebay guru and constantly wheeling and dealing on it selling stuff for more than I buy for. The guy set a low BIN to get rid and get the cash, typical "quick sale" method. If I say it will sell for ~£60 it will, trust me, i'll even get you proof of sale when the time comes if you want.

Anyway as I say i'll see how they look before I dump them, them may look decent on my car.

Just out of interest do you guys think that the only lights that look decent are the standard clio ones?

Scrutinize · 25 Jan 2006 at 17:23

wrong thread

FincH · 25 Jan 2006 at 17:42

Richdog said:
Are they bad?

In my opinion.

But if you like them then go ahead.

Much prefer the standard ones myself though.

Tesla · 25 Jan 2006 at 17:45

They look crap, but if you like them keep them. It's your car.

It's not as if we tell you what clothes to wear or hairstyle to have,

9761 · 25 Jan 2006 at 18:04

Not as bad as the clear chavvy style lexus lights, though I still would not buy them. But if he likes them go for it.

Malachy · 25 Jan 2006 at 18:28

baby jesus cries every time someone installs "lexus" lights