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CAR MAKE & CAR MODEL:
Modified Cars Peugeot 307 HDI
CAR COLOUR:
Series Stratus Grey
EXTERIOR MODS:
All body modifications custom made by Carrosserie Kozlowski, consisting of: extended ‘Bad boy’ bonnet, front bumper smoothed and extended with number plate recess removed, rear bumper smoothed and extended with custom small number plate recess, side rubbing strips removed, boot lid smoothed, rear screen wiper removed, side repeaters removed, aerial removed, rear arches extended and blended into side skirts, bumper extended to fit, full respray in BMW 6 Series Stratus grey.
INTERIOR MODS:
Full T&T Interior Design retrim in Porsche nappa leather with Hazelnut Alcantara, head rests removed
ICE (In Car Entertainment, Audio & Security):
Standard Peugeot head unit with Excalibur 500W sub powered by Boschmann 400W amp.
ENGINE MODS:
1.4-litre HDI
SUSPENSION MODS:
KW Variant 1 coilover suspension
WHEELS:
9x17" (front) and 10x17" (rear) RH ZW1
TIRES / TYRES:
Dunlop SP9000
OTHER INFO:
BELGIAN DELIGHT
Plump, smooth and very tasty are all adjectives that summarise the image of this Peugeot 307. It has been lovingly re-vamped in Belgium and is now the talk of the town.
Known for their chocolate, beer, tandem bikes and singing nun’s; Belgium is quite a tourist puller but if its history, culture and scenic waterways don’t float your boat then maybe the mod scene will. Admittedly we’ve seen some shocking motors emerge from these parts in the past complete with wild body kits and lairy paintjobs, which in all fairness should have been made illegal. But of late the Belgians even seem to be setting trends for the rest of us to follow.
The clean, sophisticated charm of the Peugeot 307 you are now eyeing up was the vision of owner, Jo Vanweert. Well, with a name like that he was born to be an inventor, if not a budding aftermarket creationist. Though if the truth be known, it is age and experience that has brought him the wisdom to transform it. In 2004, as a wee 18 year old, he had more than his fair share of wacky ideas that he now winces at, haven’t we all? After driving the 307 around as standard for the first six months he experimented by sticking on a few random pieces like Lexus-style rear lights and undercar neons, the extended bad boy bonnet was another piece of kit he took a shine to. Jo was even considering a huge outlandish bodykit until he discovered www.cleaned.be; it was then he saw the light.
Minimising any fussy touches on the body was a crucial reform for Jo, everything bar door handles and door mirrors had to go. That meant all the badges, the front number plate, aerial, side repeaters and rubber strips. Forward planning was the key; envisaging the finished article and considering how each mod would compliment each other rather than impulse buying. To match the smooth, squat frame he was aiming for, he hunted around for some chunky wheels that would give it a more ‘Euro’ look. The ideal proportions he decided could be found with RH ZW1 specialities these are 9x17” at the front and 10x17” at the rear. But as always seems to be the case, accommodating them was going to require a bit of imagination and bodywork re-construction.
The fastidious eye of Carrosserie Kozlowski was what was needed. The man from the Tongeren Company was sure to be able to get the arches widened to size and while he was doing that, Jo could also get his bumper plumped out a tad. The men concurred that plastic should be used rather than fibre glass in order to seal the gaps. Then Mr Kozlowski smoothed out the bumper and endorsed it in size to give it a more rounded appearance. The pug now sits closer to the ground and the recess for the rear number plate is also much more discreet in order to put the emphasis on its bulbous behind. The final touches meant blending in the side skirts to the arches thus also lessening the gap between the tarmac and the bodywork.
After careful thought, Jo came to the conclusion that the body colour should be more conservative to give it a bit of sophisticated panache rather than giving the neighbours a rude awakening. The BMW 6 series Status Grey was his preference, although on his little pug it was not so much an elegant pinstripe suit colour but rather more a bullet metal shade. This symbolic appeal is enhanced by its sharp edged bonnet lines that partially conceal the headlights.
Of course, the way this aggressor is sprung was also of crucial significance and to get it as low as possible, he opted to use KW Variant 1 coilovers. Risking unsightly scratches to its underside, Jo has the struts at their lowest level and even took a coil out of the springs.
The next job was the interior and what a fine job this has proved to be. No more an uninspiring factory grey but a Porsche nappa tan leather is now the fabric that adorns those seats. Yes sir, it’s an ambitious statement and our brickworker has really bolstered the style stakes on this one. Good on him, we say, with the help of T&T interiors who overhauled its image in just two weeks, the cabin really spells out class. The door cards and armrests are also finished in this summery hue and then there’s the roof lining which is an opulent Hazelnut Alcantara.
For now, Jo’s rather content with his daily run around. It may have a standard engine and be a bit of a headache when it comes to getting it over lumps and bumps due to its ride height but cruising is where it’s at for the 20-year-old Belgian. Aside from perhaps the enhancement of air suspension, Jo’s confident he’s got the tastiest wagon in town.
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