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on the mk1, are they 17 or 18 inch, real reason for asking as on some of the adverts i have seen some say 17, others say 18... just wanted to clear this up...???
Hello all,
Im going to be buying a Mk1 Clio V6 in the next few weeks - once the hybrid has gone... so looks like ill be staying in the club..
Now i have heard some people turn to me, and say "no no no, go for the Mk2 version! much better"... now is this STRICTLY true? When it comes down to...
Just found a pre-reg clio trophy for £13,295...
would you go for it, or not......
im really really unsure what to do... im tempted by the "new car" "3 years warrenty" factor.... but not sure if there are any about cheaper than above?
what do you reckon?
where, other than renault can i get a new coolant tank from as mine is looking a bit tatty and could do with replacing - cos im a bit of a tart ;) lol...
Following my topic earlier...
Where is the best place to get an alternator from...?
Heard a lot of places charge a surcharge fee for one..
i.e. renault, GSF, EuroCarParts...
Basically im after good £££ for one.
My mates battery light on his clio 16v was flickering for a while, on and off, almost to suggest a lose connection...
anyway, was out with him on friday night and it stayed on constantly? We drove another 16 miles, but no fading lights, no sign of a flat battery...
got home, and checked...
Ok need to source these bits and bobs asap
1. "Lock Tite" - thread/bearing sealant
2. "Instant Gasket" - Something that will seal a williams sump well.
3. Mobile 1 Oil in 10W40 / 15W40 for williams clio
I have tried halfords for the oil - they did 0W40 and 15W50.. and that was it for...
was looking at these...
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=ROAD&pcode=Kon8710-1301S&app=Yhttp://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=ROAD&pcode=Kon8710-1301S&app=Y
koni, front shocks... £90.70 delivered... seems quite cheap, considering from GSF...
looking at getting some new shocks, and was going to get some new springs while i am at it... any idea what drop this is ?
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/Chris_Orford/DSC00043.jpg
Im going to be buying some brand new STANDARD shocks from GSF i think...
im just wondering what lowering springs would fit on these? Or would pretty much anything fit..??
thanks in advance.
Trophy going up the jubilee way...
swear i saw you behind me aswell heading in towards dover at the top of the jubilee hill @ the roundabout.
WHO WAS IT?
i have been looking for some second hand springs for the valver, but im not finding anything... just wanted to know what peoples thoughts were on the following
ULTIMATE COILOVER SUSPENSION
http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=1049http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=1049...
bit gutted today........
some of you may know that im currently having a lengthy rebuild.
Managed to get the crank out, and that went off last weekend to be reground due to scaring from one of the shells going...
Just been told that the crank has "bowed" - which makes me think, holy crap...
Im after a machinist to lighten my flywheel...
Have spoken to Ben and Andy about it, but was wondering if anyone else does it.
Im based in kent, (South East) so as local as possible, but obviously i can send it to where ever it needs to go...
pm me, or contact me on 07719452454 thanks...
Well as some of you know, i have had so unfortunate luck over the last month or so... but after a LONGGGGGG day yesterday we did the following..
Removing the gearbox, removing the clutch, removing the flywheel and then FINALLY the crank and big ends. - undoing god knows how many bolts, lost...
After about 5 hours today, finally got the crank shaft out of the 2.0...
obviously, took clutch, gearbox, flywheel, etc off...
I have sent the crank to be reground, just wondering shall i bother lightening the flywheel, and will it make any difference - what sort of costs would i be looking...
fed up with seeing it on the drive in pieces....dont think it will ever look like this again.....................................
depressed....
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/Chris_Orford/DSC00043.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/Chris_Orford/DSC00116.jpg
so there it is, the whole reason why my engine seized, and my crank wouldnt budge...
EVENTUALLY got the sump off.... and then saw some little pieces of metal in it...
the shell had actually stuck to the crank shaft...... then...
Well,
It happened, on the day i had a interview for the police force, along with the day that i had my car sold to luke off here, and the day i have reached a verdict. I have had some sh*tty luck!
MY BOTTOM END HAS GONE - 2.0 ownership is now at an end, i have a dead car sitting outside, so...
I SOLD IT
(MY CAR THAT IS)
HEHE... good news is........
ITS STAYING IN THE CLUB!! WOHHHOOOOOOOO!!
Ill leave it up to the new owner to tell all who you are ;)
Top bloke
here she is...
http://i17.ebayimg.com/01/i/04/87/66/46_3.JPG
Ill miss it :(
Im off to Renault Ashford, Kent this afternoon to have a chat about the Trophy, and IF all goes well will be putting an order down.
I have already been offered one for £14,000 without walking through the door, so in my opinion i could probably knock it down further? opinions?
Im going to be...
well, test drove one of these yesterday for the first time.
I was not that impressed with it in black.. always have liked the look of them, but in black... im just not sure.
Was speaking to a guy who drinks in the pub (works for renault), and i am seriously considering a Trophy.. now before...
sun was shining out today, and i couldnt resist...
pictures like this make me want to keep it....... mmmmmmmmmm....
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/Chris_Orford/Dsci0003.jpg
All washed and ready for sale on tuesday... the last time i will sweat over this car lol....
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/Chris_Orford/DSC00045.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/Chris_Orford/DSC00044.jpg...
Its pretty much sold now, and wantawilliams will be the new owner for those that wish to know.
He is picking it up tuesday evening, so time to sort myself out some wheels lol (1.1 fiesta here i come :oops:)
Really want to say how much i have enjoyed this car - its the car i wanted since i...
just had wantsawilliams come have a look @ my car... nice lad, and think he has taken to the 2.0 hybrid power
If you are reading this mate, just thought i would post a pic up and for those that know my car, give him some reassurance....
thanks,
Chris...
Well, my current insurer does not have a "STi Type RA" listed on there car list... i have given them the registration number, and all the rest of it, but it simply asks me what car it is... so its obviously not listed???
Its a japanese import P reg STI Type R - and the only options they have...