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20/10/15 Not been up to much but a few bits and pieces have arrived: De cat for £71 delivered, didn't want to have to pay £180 for a new one so glad to have picked this one up. Hoping to pick up some matched in lets later this week, so some point next week hope to have de cat fitted...

They are around £14 each and there is a seller on the FB Clio owners page mate.

11/10/2015 Changed the fuse in order to turn off the engine warning light, reset it using the device but the light came back on with the same issue? Anyone have any suggestions? This is the same resistor type that another user used and it resolved the issue for them: In addition with this...

Awesome thanks mate appreciated, just the job :)

Thanks mate will give that a try if the other stuff doesn't work.

That looks spot on, don't suppose you know the parts number?

07/10/2015 I replaced the Airbag ECU with a new one and started replacing the standard seat connectors with 3.3ohm restores to turn off the SERV light on the dash Annoyingly the SERV light does switch off now but only briefly then turns back on again :/ I will have to check the resistors...

01/10/2015 Small filter turned up, not exactly the blue I was expecting but never mind: Next up decided to give the car a really good clean, however at this point could do with some advice, tried to removed the glue like residue that was left on the rear windscreen and rear windows from the...

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29/09/2015 Big day and the car was back on the road, anyway down to the build up of todays events. Cleaned up and sprayed up the centre caps Blanked of the pipe to the canister (8mm) left the top sensor off the canister attached as not to get engine light on dash Wrapped up the power...

28/09/2015 Badges removed from centre caps in order to strip the paint All done, need to throw a bit of paint over the centre caps as they are patchy and to cover up the black marks on them. Indication as to the location of the lap harness belts as requested: Refitted the straps...

25/09/2015 Okay successful day today. I received what I believed to by the correctly sized harness bolt to replace the standard seat belt bolt, however yet again it doesn't fit 😧 I will check which sizes I have now tried to no avail, does anyone know the exact fitment? V6 Airbox...

Thats just it, its not lining up, its seems that the disc is further out than before :/ but nothing has changed, bet its something so obvious but its driving me mad.

24/09/2015 So at lunch time today I picked up the V6 Airbox, pipping and metal plate, needs some reshaping as it was damaged in the accident. Picked up some replacement pinch bolts at local motor factors £2 odd each Metal plate needing work Straighten out New pinch bolts fitted...

23/09/2015 Managed to get the dash fitted today and the phase 1 indicator stalk Really happy how it looks especially for the price. As it started: In process: Removing old stalk, very easy, just two small bolts and then re-connect the wire block All done The harness nut does...

22/09/2015 Hub removed off the car and need to take it somewhere to get the nut and bolt removed, open to suggestions at this point as the nut just spins as the thread has stripped off Removing the canister, Need to block off the recycle pipes: Need to take brakes to a mates...

Looks a nice example nice to see one being well maintained and standard.

Purchase link for brake ducts - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clio-172-182-Brake-Duct-Scoops-cold-air-intake-PERFECT-FIT-tough-plastic-/321856543521?var=&hash=item4af0251b21

13/09/2015 Brake lines have been delivered New fuel tank for track days, yellow of course. Think I will making a suitable place to have it located behind the seat. Mate dropped the large socket over I needed to remove the rear discs: Four bolts that need removing and replacing in...

eBay job mate bit expensive for what they are as 3D printed but still good quality and a great fit. Will get you the link when I'm sober. They do three different types and 5 different colours from memory.

10/09/2015 So another few hours on the car this evening, my god the dog bone mount, after almost loosing a finger / thumb I finally managed to get the old rubbers out and replace with the new ones: Actually had to trim the edge down slightly to get the new one in: Finally in place Back...

09/09/2015 Right few more bits done today, jacked up the rear of the car and removed the rear wheels as a local owner near me is taking a few sets up to Birmingham City Powder coaters so I have decided to get them refurbished as its only £20 a wheel. All 5 tyres stripped at a local garage...

The carpet is cut under the foot plate.

Anyone advise on the use of spacers for the front? I have a set of 20mm spacers spare, would you recommend fitting, I know it will make the car tram line pretty badly as it did on my 182 but will I gain in handling? I will have the 10mm rear hub spacers fitted also.

08/09/2015 Right so struggling to use mates ramp so decided to take on the work fitting all the new parts on the drive way, some what of a night mare but the majority of stuff pretty straight forward. Car positioned and jack'd up, Needs to be a bit higher to sort the new shifter but was...

04/09/2015 So cage in, pretty straight forward to fit, had to remove both seats in order to get it in, initially I though that its wasn't a great fit however after some pushing and shoving I managed to get it in correctly. I actually used the two ratchet straps to hold it in place whilst I...

Haven't fitted it as yet mate but I will be sure to let you know how I get on.

03/09/2015 Right well cage is ready, will collect it tomorrow and try and get it fitted tomorrow evening.

Its the standard bolts that came with the harness, standard length from what I know, I can measure one for you tomorrow to confirm if needed. I haven't adapted the plates as yet but will upload images to indicate how they need amending.

Yes genuine set of cup ones from a lad on FB Clio page, delivered for £120 and can get you his details if you want mate. For the cost of them and not knowing the history of car I thought I would get a replacement set knowing they are true and fresh lower ball joints and bushes.