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Post pics. Sounds like a good idea. I'm not big in to debadging but think this would look good for the Monte. Talking of badges.. Couple teenagers came to my door last night to tell me I had left the boot open on my tidy Alpha Romeo!

Being a proud owner of a Monte I would love to say 1.6, but the 1.9 estate I owned and before that the VRS were both better engines, the VRS by a good way. Sorry.

I put Sunny tyres from Mytyres straight on alloys. Did not get tested much as very mild winter. Very reasonable overall but fitting prices are up. Will wait for snow this time before refitting as they are pretty useless in just wet conditions.

I think it looks great. In the second picture though the wing mirrors look massive....... Lol.

Cheers,for the comments. Callipers next I reckon. They are getting rusty too. Not as noticeable but think its worth doing.

The silver started to look scabby with rust showing. Wheels off. Good rub down, clean and painted with smooth black Hammerite by brush. Took four coats. Happy with the job. Looks much better in black than silver.

Hey Shark, I know there are threads to mod but never considered. How much for tuning box? Economy mpg? Easy to fit? Warranty invalidity? I like the sound of getting more bhp and torque.... Reasonably as I don't want to damage it.

I owned the Mk I vrs Fabia. Simply a brilliant motor. So after 10,000 miles in my Monte how does it compare. To be fair you can only compare these two as MK II Vrs is a different animal (with a capital A). The Vrs had loads and i mean loads of torque, great economy and was great fun to drive. The seat colours were impractical and it was too small, particularly the boot. I think it didn't stand out, although that was some of the appeal. In all, probably one of the best cars I've owned. My Monte. More grown up drive with more space all round. Better handling and looks really good. I get loads of favourable comments. It is quick enough but nothing special. All round economy is good but mpg could be better. I would say Monte is just about good enough at everything which makes it an excellent car. Enough speed, enough space, enough good looks, enough economy etc. Not much cars can better this. In all MK I Vrs would be a better car IF there was more space, looked a bit sportier and had better colour interior. As it goes then I think my Monte is better and in my opinion has achieved the right to be considered its replacement for what it intends to deliver. Thoughts?

Cheers guys. Just about hit another. They must be coming out to see the sexy Monte!

Apologies folks. You will see masking tape where I am glueing a couple of the broken supports for the front spoiler. Two in the middle are missing. Brokwn off all together. The offside bumper grill is also missing. I think this is the same as the SE and costs around £4. Unless I can get the front spoiler at a good price, I think I will have to make do. You can't really see them missing as they sit back. Any thoughts would be really apprecaited.

Lost the offside bumper grill and broke two of the vallance supports. What is the cheapest fix and does anyone have part numbers. Thanks in advance.

Totally fed up driving Monte on winters. Changed them back today. Like a different car. Handling much, much better. Also 105bhp engine now at 11k. Engine seems to be loosening off nicely. Reminds me of my Mk1 vrs. Ace!

I had same issue with my wiper blade. I looked at it and saw rubber blade part had come out of the fitting. Two minute fix. Just a thought.

I think I agree. Black it will be. Rub down, black hammerite with brush........wait until dry, wheels on. Job done. Bring on better weather. Thanks.

Exact same issue with mine. Brush or spray best? Even just black? Do drums need to come off? Any experience and advice would be great.