Hodson's Bocanegra

[hodson]

Well after seeing one in a shop window in Berlin ... I wanted one! And here she is!
Really happy with the car and how it drives! Would definitely recommend this car to anyone!
Comments Welcome =]

Modifications Wanted

Paint Brake Calipers Red
Paint Custom Centre Caps
Powdercoat Alloys Black
Seat Side Skirts

Modifications In Progress

None =[

Modifications Complete

Bocanegra Tax Disc Holder
Bocanegra Door Sills
De-Wiper
Focal Subwoofer to Original Head Unit
Forge Blow Off Valve
Forge Induction Kit
Heko Wind Deflectors
HID's - Dipped & Full Beam
Paint Roof Black
Seat Dust Caps
Seat Spoiler and Paint Black
Stubby Ariel
Ultra 501 Bulbs for Sidelights
Ultra H7 Bulbs for Main Beam
Ultra HB4 Bulbs for Fog Lights
Ultra Silvatec Bulbs - Front & Rear

I will post some more pictures when I get a sec =]

 

[hodson]

* Update * More pictures and I have received something in the post!

Woke up this morning to find this waiting for me downstairs so will be trying to fit this after work tomorrow =]
I might put up a video on You Tube if anyone wants to know what it sounds like ...

And here are the pictures of what I have done to the car so far =]
I did put in my Ultra H7 bulbs in the dipped beam but I'm still not that impressed with the amount of light they give off so I may just put the originals back in for now.

 

[Nef]

Looks lovely mate, do you still actually receive radio station with that aerial?

 

[hodson]

Looks lovely mate, do you still actually receive radio station with that aerial?

Thanks, Yeah i did when i tested it at home but i never listen to the radio when im driving. My mate has exactly the same one on a corsa c and he says he gets most stations.

 

[hodson]

* Update * Forge Blow Off Valve Fitted, HID's Fitted and Ultra Bulbs Fitted

Right after a little delay I have finally fitted Forge BOV. Dead simple to do and I do quite like the sound that it produces however ... Not sure if I am going to keep it on or not just for the fact that it doesn't release the air on gear changes. Also purchased and fitted some HID's which I love. They give a nice colour off and don't seem to give off any glare in places where it would blind other drivers. Also changed the fog bulbs to the Ultra ones so that they all sort of match colour.

Will get some pictures up as soon as.

 

[Nef]

* Update * Forge Blow Off Valve Fitted, HID's Fitted and Ultra Bulbs Fitted

Right after a little delay I have finally fitted Forge BOV. Dead simple to do and I do quite like the sound that it produces however ... Not sure if I am going to keep it on or not just for the fact that it doesn't release the air on gear changes. Also purchased and fitted some HID's which I love. They give a nice colour off and don't seem to give off any glare in places where it would blind other drivers. Also changed the fog bulbs to the Ultra ones so that they all sort of match colour.

Will get some pictures up as soon as.

Sounds good, forgive me if I'm wrong but if your after the Whoosh noise in gear changes you'll have to purchase an induction kit, something like ITG, carbonio, neuspeed, K&N etc...

 

[hodson]

Sounds good, forgive me if I'm wrong but if your after the Whoosh noise in gear changes you'll have to purchase an induction kit, something like ITG, carbonio, neuspeed, K&N etc...

Yeah there was a dump valve kit on eBay but i didn't really want the full kit just yet as I wanted something that would take like 5 minutes to put on or take off. Might think about it for the future though!

 

[tiny-tinkerbell]

looks awesome i would love to own one of these
those dust caps would last 2minutes were i live lol

 

[hodson]

* Update * Pictures Finally!

Thought I would give her a clean and take some pictures to show the HID's that I have put in. Will hopefully get some better ones once the weather starts to improve. Hope you like! Also been asked to do a guide on how to install the sub so will try and get that done soon.

Also, a little off subject but does anyone know off the top of their head what other cars the Sira alloys would fit on?

Clean Car

HID's

Sub

 

[hodson]

looks awesome i would love to own one of these
those dust caps would last 2minutes were i live lol

Thanks =]
Haha I thought that when I opened them as they were a present but they are supposed to be anti-theft so obviously no theives walking around here with allen keys!!

 

[dav]

Looking better with the hids (as of April it could be a problem tho)

Is the sub wired into the standard head unit?

The sita alloys will fit most cars with 5x100 pcd

 

[hodson]

Looking better with the hids (as of April it could be a problem tho)

Is the sub wired into the standard head unit?

The sita alloys will fit most cars with 5x100 pcd

Thanks. Why's that? Are they introducing new laws or something?
Yeah I have wired it to the standard one as I quite like the look of the standard one. Fits in with the car.

And thanks ... on ebay they go then!

 

[dav]

The mot laws change then, hids kits must have auto levelling and headlamp washers. So the plod will have even more of a motive to stop these kits now

 

[hodson]

The mot laws change then, hids kits must have auto levelling and headlamp washers. So the plod will have even more of a motive to stop these kits now

Well thats a bit annoying. Although the police followed me home last week and didn't mention them. I can't see the problem with them if they don't dazzle oncoming vehicles and aren't a stupid colour!

 

[hodson]

* Update * Ultra Silvatec Bubls Ordered and Part Fitted

Saw these on eBay yesrterday for £5.00 for a pair so got myself a couple of packs. Arrived in the post today so straight outside in the rain/snow or whatever the weather is doing to put them in

Have only done the rear at the moment as the ballasts for my HID's are in the way for the front ones and it started to get a bit dark but I am pleased with how they look!!

Before

After

 

[VRSLOZ]

Looks good bud

 

[hodson]

Looks good bud

Cheers pal. I must say you were right in your guide about needing to wiggle it for a while! Thanks for that by the way!

 

[VRSLOZ]

No worries, the bulbs make the front and rear look a lot cleaner

 

[hodson]

* Update * Spoiler, Roof & Diffuser Booked In

Finally got round to ordering my spoiler (Thank you Sere) and it is all booked in to be done next Monday!

... Cannot Wait!!!

 

[hodson]

* Update * Spoiler, Roof & Diffuser Done =D

Got her back last week and I'm really pleased with the results and to make it even better ... I didn't get charged the earth!!

Here are a few quick pictures (sorry about the quality) which I took with my friends VXR. Will hopefully get some better ones when I get a bit of free time.