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  1. agithegreat

    Seatbelt removal and replacement

    Whats the crack with seatbelts??? If i remove mine will i need some pro to put them back in. Or can i do it myself??? Want to remove my rear seats and seatbelts but after half a year they will be going back in. 6 months in then 6 months out etc........ MOT/service time they check them right...
  2. agithegreat

    Saggy suspension - LOTS OF WEIGHT!

    Ok, As some of you know the clio now is cruising with a fair whack of kit in the boot. Currently 125Kg worth. This will increase to 200KG soon when i ultimatly wall it. The problem is, stock suspension is suffering. When i lose the weight the car doesn't sit as high as it used to. Am i making...
  3. agithegreat

    Dimensions of spare wheel well.

    I know its sort of circular. Is it 18"? And what's the depth? So from the bottom of the pan to the boot level...mk2 ph2 Can't get to mine due to excessive MDF and sub problems! Lol.:rolleyes: Want to get rid of SPL build, and get a make a nice SQ stealth one, so need to fill that spare whell well!
  4. agithegreat

    After using search! - Brakes squeeking

    Ok, i used search a month or so ago about brake squeek. I removed the front wheels and coated the disc and calipers with copper grease. I did it again about 3 days afterwards as it didn't fix it.. It worked for about a week. Now they squeal again! Do i need new pads or disks?? And how do i...
  5. agithegreat

    12v when car running

    Someone give me a cable that has 12v through it ONLY when the engine is running. I tried the thin wire on the alternator... that was as useful as mudflaps on an airplane! 2.7 volts!!! Cheers
  6. agithegreat

    Double check my measurements

    Don't suppose anyone knows, or would like to double check :). I got these as the maximum box size (for my subs) in the boot of a clio mk 2 ph2. 37" x 16" x 19" That keeps the parcelshelf in place. Stop those pesky intelligent ones, knowing whats in the boot. Then when a boom is coming on, parcel...
  7. agithegreat

    Aftermarket Alternator

    Ok, i need an uprated alternator. 70Amps just wont cut the mustard, when i intend to have over 1kwRMS soon. Who has gone about fitting an uprated alternator to a mk 2???? Where did you get it from? Thanks
  8. agithegreat

    Rough price respray

    How much roughly for the drivers door resprayed??? I admit it was scratched, so in my genius i tried to patch it up. Now it's worse. Lessons learned!!:o So roughly, capsicum red for the whole door. Also would it be beneficial if i prep it myself too??? Would i save a considerable amount of...
  9. agithegreat

    Steering wheel controls.

    I know this must have been asked 1 million times and i tried the search but to no avail.... I know i need this to fit my alpine stereo to my Mk 2 PH2 authentique (no display) just the stalk on the wheel. Which adapter do i need, to fit from the convertor to the one for the stalk??? The connector...
  10. agithegreat

    Components views wanted.

    Now i have a lovely new headunit. Thanks to Lee. (Cheers mate). I want a new set of components now. I'm going ot keep existing wires in place but run more wires into the door cards and dash, so when i sell car it's easy to restore to standard. My HU is 50x4 Watts... that RMS! so i may not need...
  11. agithegreat

    Photoshop request

    Very cheeky to ask, but help will be loved :) Want to colour code my car. Opinions as well please guys. So bump strips, handles and bumpers, mirrors, if it looks right too. Thanks :)
  12. agithegreat

    1.2 to 172 conversion

    Anyone suggest suspension and brakes for me. I'm on standard brakes, drums on rear (Y). Box standard suspension too. I heard that the 172/182 suspension would not fit onto it as the bolts were different spacings or something.... Not going to start the conversions for atleast 6 months but want to...
  13. agithegreat

    Suitable amplifier

    Hi, Can someone suggest a suitable amplifier for my needs..... I want to power my sub at the moment which is 200watt RMS 4ohm. Howver, when i get bored of the sub i want to strip it out and install some new components into the front and use the existing amp to power these. I know i will need a...
  14. agithegreat

    bumper repair

    Ok, I crashed.... not that bad I admit but it has savagely attacked the plastic coloured part of my bumper. The part just above the splitter. I've filled the gaps in the plastic, but now require it painting up. There's 2 marks each about the size of a 2p which is raw filler. Will a touchup set...
  15. agithegreat

    Engine swapping

    Probably been asked before so sorry..... But can a Mk1 engine fit into a mk2 phase 2 with not too much changing of things. I want more than a 1.2L.... i was thinking of an old 1.8????? Or should i just wait and get a newer 1.8 engine from a mk 2 phase 2 straight swap?? Thanks
  16. agithegreat

    Passed

    Suppose i better say hi..... Been on here for quite a bit now... Bougt a couple of things (cheers guys). And been tootling as a provisional for the last 5 months. Today, i've passed my test. 3 minors. Gear use, mirros when changing speed and hesitancy. So just thought i'd say a proper hi, now...
  17. agithegreat

    :( Nasty Mark....

    Ok, i've got myself a real nasty mark on my car. I think.... as i've only noticed it today... a firework shell thingy... hit my car. It has made dotted circles about 1mm thick, and about 30mm diameter. There's about 3 rings each about 3-4 mm from each other. Check the pictures. Was near dark...
  18. agithegreat

    Different Tyres

    Is it ok to combine tyres across your car? Like can i have one make on the front and a different make on the back? Do the treads have to be the same? Or can they be different?? I will keep profiels the same IE Still 185/55 all round. Just cant afford new old make tyres :) Thanks
  19. agithegreat

    Speaker upgrade

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/INFINITY-13cm-Reference-5010cs-2-way-component-speaker_W0QQitemZ330198768785QQihZ014QQcategoryZ18800QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting Any good??? Was gonna get these then get some sound deadening, sound like a good idea? Only have it loud enough so can...
  20. agithegreat

    Front bumper

    Ok i have a 1.2 authentique.... i think :) and hate the black bit on the front bumper..... also i hate the lack of grill n the bottom hakf. On the 182's dno bout the 172's theres the grill and no black bits, isn't there! How hard is it to swap the bumper??? Don't worry bout colour... i can...
  21. agithegreat

    Insurance go up?

    I want to put some 15" oz superturismo's on my dynamique... but mom n dad said no cus they dont wanna pay the extra bomb load on insurance... Will it really be that much? I already pay £2000 from churchill. Only 17 :P.. How much u guys guess it would be?
  22. agithegreat

    New alternator + battery

    Ok, i want ot get a new battery and more importantly a new alternator. If i leave my interior light on for like 10 minutes, or have my stereo on for 10 either. My battery is soo crap that it wont even turn over the engine. When my car is running, the lights dim as i turn up the fan for the...
  23. agithegreat

    Transistor question

    Ok, i have tapped into the wire which controls my interior light. I have run this into footwell.... i have ground there now and have 12v, fused from battery. I have a transistor down there an npn 2n3904.... but for some reason... unknown to me, when i want the lights on there off and vice...
  24. agithegreat

    Interior light

    I want to install footwell lights... I know chav etc... all the other abuse...... But when u finally get over it.. lol can you help me?? I notice that the interior light has 3 cables, white, black and red. I can't find where these drop though, as i want to put a relay into it and run the...
  25. agithegreat

    Fog lights

    I currently don't have front fog lights on my clio. Is it possible to just pop them in. How difficult is it to wire them into the stalk, (which is fitted on the car just not the lights). Thanks
  26. agithegreat

    D4KNW

    Silver 172???? In wollaston, stourbridge. 1 O'clock sunday! (30 seconds ago lol) Outside fletchers drinks cabinet.....
  27. agithegreat

    Colour help

    Dare i even say that... RED, mk 2 ph 2 clio, whole car was resprayed just before i bought it, i have receipts, except the boot..... how much do you estimate for a good spray for the boot??? Decent quality, then what should i treat my car with to avoid fading??? I've polished it once already...
  28. agithegreat

    Battery

    I came to open my car yesterday and the battery was flat.... Car wouldnt even unlock, had to use key. I recharged it and took it out for about an hour, then this morning voltage down to about 11v again... Clio 1.2 dynamique, only has a wimpish 36ah battery. Alternator is 70ah, should i get a...
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