Making Clio 172 Sport Replica from Clio 1.5 DCi Expression

[hungy]

Hi guys! I'm Hung, new to this forum and I'm looking to buy a Clio 1.5 DCi (Superb economy!!) and I would want to make it look like a 172 replica.

Just looking for advice in what I need to buy and do to convert the exterior to look like the 172? Is it just front and rear bumpers and skirts? Or do I need to change the wings aswell, front only or front and rear?

Your advice (along with pictures if possible) will be much appreciated!!

Thanks!

 

[*Danny*]

you will need new front wings front bumper rear bumper and side skirts, and xenons if you want to go all the way

 

[hungy]

Here's what it should look like once i get it

 

[*Danny*]

looks nice non sports have a sun roof, but the sports dont have as sun roof so thats the only way you will tell its not a sport

 

[hungy]

wots the difference between the standard and sports wings? any pictures of a 172? Any idea of total cost? I don't have much knowledge of body work stuff and paint shops etc. So if i fitted 172 front bumper without the front wings it'll look a bit off?

Cheers

 

[*Danny*]

some people on here have ''bodged'' the front bumper on because its wider than the front wings on a standerd clio because the sports have a wider track, dont hae a clue how much tbh mate, seacrh for R8 FTW hes done a sport replica

 

[Reyes]

looks nice non sports have a sun roof, but the sports dont have as sun roof so thats the only way you will tell its not a sport

And the rear drums

 

[Reyes]

some people on here have ''bodged'' the front bumper on because its wider than the front wings on a standerd clio because the sports have a wider track, dont hae a clue how much tbh mate, seacrh for R8 FTW hes done a sport replica

And putting the front bumper on without modifications leaves a gap. BUT it can be modified.. as long as you know what youre doing. Also search 'Jungle Jim'

 

[Sam16hutch]

Never Seen a Sport With Steelies Before Either :/

 

[mx1_champ]

i would get the full lot because the bottom of the skirts are moulded around the bottom of the wings and the wings are shaped to fit the bumper. i would get the back bumper aswell then it is more convincing . the wheels will sit in a bit with the wider front wings but you can use spacers to sort this . or do what i did n fit full cup suspension and brakes . then the wheels fit flush to the wings .

 

[cat171]

looks nice non sports have a sun roof, but the sports dont have as sun roof so thats the only way you will tell its not a sport

And the rear drums

and the fact that it's a diesel :lolup:

 

[hungy]

right... to do this replica....


Front Bumper £80
Rear Bumper £80
Front Wings £40 each
Skirts £50
Arch Liners £20
Wheel Spacers £30

Total = £340 approx... fair valuation?

How much if all the parts need painting?

Also, when ppl say the 172 has a wider track...

so does this mean the wheels will be like this (with the spacers)...?

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instead of this?

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And would I need to lower the suspension (1.5 dci) if i have 15-16" alloys on it?

Anything else i've missed? parts etc?

Cheers

 

[cat171]

I'd go with getting all the parts sorted first (if your still going to do it) then get the spacers.

There is a full kit on pistonheads, it's flame red though, it's £400

Your prices (esp for used bumpers) are a bit on the low side imo.

You will need to lower it yes, 172 sits 20mm lower than a standard non rs clio.

 

[VeinAST]

You're also forgetting partswise

1*2 interior £250+
1*2 steering wheel £100+
1*2 pedal covers £20ish
and possibly
1*2 Xenon headlights £300ish

 

[couzens]

if you dont want to pay for xenons get a cup spoiler to make it look like a cup as iirc cups dont have xenons. but all the body kit flows together, bumper too big for the standerd wings, hence you need the wings and the side skits slot in with the wings etc

 

[hungy]

wot are the differences between standard lights and xenon lights? any pictures?

don't really care about the interior etc, just the outside will b good enough!

 

[cat171]

Xenons are bluey when they are on. There are pics on here of them.

 

[Marky_]

Xenon lamps use projectors as well.

 

[couzens]

cup spoiler for sale in the forsale section atm

 

[jonny_g]

another dci rep

well........mines isnt quite a rep, sort of stole other RS bits and left dome dynamique bits on

RS grill £42
Colourcoded strips, handles bumpers and spoilers £160
182 wheels with 7mm tread on tyres £360ish
interior from Andy @ GDIs 182 £300 ish
RS door cards from fleabay £40
bosch aerotwins £30
clear repeaters £8

................£35 tax per year................... £ priceless lol

and thats were ive left it now


love this pic of it

have fun repping

jonny

 

[DCI_DUDE]

another dci rep

well........mines isnt quite a rep, sort of stole other RS bits and left dome dynamique bits on

RS grill £42
Colourcoded strips, handles bumpers and spoilers £160
182 wheels with 7mm tread on tyres £360ish
interior from Andy @ GDIs 182 £300 ish
RS door cards from fleabay £40
bosch aerotwins £30
clear repeaters £8

................£35 tax per year................... £ priceless lol

and thats were ive left it now


love this pic of it

have fun repping

jonny

Nice rep !! I thought everyone would post saying 'just save up and get a real one the money you would spend blah blah blah !! '

 

[BREMBO]

Here is my replica aswell

 

[cat171]

^ that looks spot on that

 

[hungy]

so anyone gonna tell me about the track of the car once i put spacers on?

the front wheels of the car will then be wider than the rear? does it affect the drive much?

does anyone think u can do this rep for under £1k? (not including interior and wheels)

hmmm, which wheels.... i prefer cup wheels to 182 wheels, any pics?

 

[hungy]

That is FIT! wot wheels are they? Love em!

urs is the one on the left, right? haha

Here is my replica aswell

 

[Chrisjk]

I stuck 25mm spacers on the front of mine, brings the front wheels out nicely filling the arches. Also i found the car felt more planted on the road with a wider track.

 

[hungy]

i see...

chrisjk, how much did u spend on urs? any pics?

probably a tad more effort to park cos of the smaller turning circle too

 

[Chrisjk]

Spacers cost about £40-£50 i think from a company on ebay, i haven't noticed any difference in parking tbh.

 

[SC03OTT]

Here is my replica aswell

seen you near tesco corstorphine a few times. looks smart...

 

[-KarL-]

my old one,

same colour as yours i think

 

[hungy]

so how much have people spent doing their rep from scratch? just wanna get an average cost to do it... £1k? more or less?

 

[Michael172]

my old one,

same colour as yours i think

that was a fantastic car.

 

[MT AUDIO]

pm barron he did it all,sure he'd give you a price