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iv just replaced my alternator and have the old one spare as i didnt do a trade in, i know alot of them get reconditioned so was woundering if any1 knew of any sites/companies that will buy your old one off you? cheeersss
got my car about 9 months ago completely standard
mods so far:
focal 6.5inch components, focal coaxials in the rear, alpine type r sub, alpine head unit,
alpine kttp mini amp.
smoked rear lights, speedline turinis, upgraded discs n pads, painted callipers.
future mods:
stainless steel exhaust...
mk2 1.6 16v with all extras including a/c: iv just had problems with the pully on my alternator stealer wanted over 500 for new alternator fitted but a mates dad welded the pully back in but of course this isnt really a long term solution and tbh i do need a new alternator, phoned around a few...
my alternator has just gone steeler wants over 500 :O so i was like screw it il get my mate to do it, i have a 1.6 16v 51 plate clio with all the extras including a/c what alternator will i need/where is best place to source a sensibly priced one.
cheeeerrrs
going up to bournemouth for a few weeks for work and iv been thinking its time for a disc and pad upgrade and i thought as im up that way i can pop along to ktech and get the ktr front brake kit fitted, anyone had any experience with these?
iv decided its time to paint the callipers and drums on my clio as iv got nice turinis on there but the old rusty drums and calipers let it down, as my cars gold i dont want yellow or red as it will look waaaay too cheesey so im going for black but my mate used some caliper paint from halfrauds...
having a small mid cornwall owners meet next Wednesday in truro around half 7, in currys/staples car park and then taking it from there so far its me, paul, jordan and matt so pop ur name down if u fanc coming along.
cheers
recently installed some focal components in the front with alpine mini amp to give a bit of a boost, i havnt got a sub and cant afford one atm but i want to replace the rear speakers as there crap and cant realy handle the power iv got running through them so its faded to the front. want some...
right im on holiday as of today for a week or so and im gunna have a crack at my install, iv got a 51 plate clio im installing a ktp 445 alpine mini amp, 6.5inch focall access components and i have some small dynamat sheets also to sound proof around the speakers now iv been given a rough guide...
just sending this thread out to get an idea of numbers, was talking to a few people on here from the area and was wondering how many people are out there from the mid cornwall area st austell, truro, newquay, bodmin etc that would be interested in arranging a meet, as iv herd there are a lack of...
tonight me and my mate installed a k&n induction to my car mk2 1.6 16v clio, although i really cannot understand how this could of directly affected my central locking but after i took it for a test drive got home pressed my remote locking button, it locked both doors but made a long screeching...
iv got a 1.6 16v and i want to do some performance upgrades, iv got around 700 quid to spend atm, i know it isnt that much but wondered if anyone had any suggestions on what to do to get the best results from that kind of money, obviously im looking at doing things in the future but not sure...
iv recently bought a 51 plate 1.6 16v firstly looking at a induction kit and bits and bobs for engine mods, i was thinking of a pipercross viper for my induction.any suggestions on what to get/do???