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  1. James.

    What do you keep on your phone?

    Just recived a new memory card, 512mb M2, for my k800i but am not sure what to fill it with. Put some music on there, but to be honest I dont use my phone for music really. Got some pictures and thats about it :S What do you guys have? any cool videos orr music orr whatever :)
  2. James.

    Improving AM/MW reception..

    Can this be donee? Found an awsome dutch station but its pretty poor quality. In my mums car its slightly clearer? Is it my crappy headunit? arial? :approve:
  3. James.

    Top gear 197 review..

    http://www.topgear.com/content/features/stories/2006/08/stories/05/1.html There are great looks, refinement, comfort and tractability, none of which were in great supply in the uncompromising Clio 182. And the driving experience, different though it is, is still there to be enjoyed. Sums it up...
  4. James.

    Sky broadband..

    Looking into this, apparently its a one off payment of £40 if you have sky TV. 2mb connection. Anyone already on this? Whats it like? Sky customer service okay? Not had any problems with sky tv so havent sampled it. Currently on AOL gold which is 4mb connection I think? Only seem to get...
  5. James.

    Engine bay detail..

    Spent a couple of hours on my engine bay today. I used AG engine & machine cleaner and some AG vinyl & rubber care. I sectioned parts off then sprayed some E&M and left it for 5 minutes. Then sprayed the area with water and left the engine running. After another 5 minutes I sprayed some V&R on...
  6. James.

    New side skirts =D..

    ..and painted Callipers/drums... Huge thank you to NathanH for spraying and fitting these for me. A very helpfull and very friendly guy :) 172 skirts made to fit a mk1... Really pleased with them :D
  7. James.

    removing AG instant tyre dressing from paved drive..

    Anyone know how to do this? Its been on for a while now, a month maybe and it wont pissing come off! Ive tried scrubbing it with fairy liquid solution and Ive tried rubbing some turps on it but theres still a mark there :(:( Ideas??
  8. James.

    engine bay detail..

    Planning on doing mine sometime this week, what do I need to cover up or avoid getting product/water on? Mk1 1.4 btw..
  9. James.

    Another PS please

    Could some kind soul please do my alloys in Gun metal and 50% tints on the back window.. Thanks :D
  10. James.

    Calipers and drums

    What colour should I go? Going to halfrauds tomoro to get some calliper paint and need help deciding what colour, cars this colour..(if that matters) lol
  11. James.

    Bugs stuck on the radiator

    How do i get these off? Tried scrubbing them off with a brush but they're really stuck on, wont budge. I'm also not sure what I can/cant use on the radiator without damaging it. Cheers.
  12. James.

    My big clean.

    Wanted a good excuse to put my A-level revision off, so I thought Id do the "big" clean. Took me 12-13 hours. Started by washing (two buckets & wash mitt) with Sonax gloss shampoo Then worked the whole car with AG super resin by hand Then applied the 1st layer of AG EGP by hand Left for 24...
  13. James.

    My car, finally.

    The Story Bought the car last October for £1100 with 65k, as my first car. Didnt want to post pictures untill I got it in a reasonable state. The Mods In order - RSI Alloys, Clear side repeaters, silvervisions all arond, CS sticker, 60mm apex shocks & springs. The Clean I did the "big" clean...
  14. James.

    EGP hard to buff out

    I put the first coat of AG EGP on today after some AG super resin by hand, left it for 60mins as instructed, but when I went to buff it out it was really hard to get off. Arms are bloody cained. On the back it says buff out gently, have I applied to much? Its also left some small spots...
  15. James.

    Quick question..

    do you leave a 24hour gap between.. a)Polish --> sealant b)sealant --> next coat of sealant c)Any coat of a LSP oh and one more lol Is there any point of applying Extra Gloss Protection if you havent used some Super Resin prior to this? Cheers :)
  16. James.

    Second opinion..(Pic)

    Is it me, or is the back lower than the front? 60mm apex shocks and springs on the front, and am not sure how much they lowered the torsion bar by, but im happy with the height. The sills seem to be level, but the front just looks heigher, and I want them both even, if you get me. Heres a...
  17. James.

    Whats this about then?

    My mate tells me he's getting this for his Polo.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Volkswagen-Polo-Electric-Supercharger_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38634QQitemZ8062131235QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD2V http://www.electronicturbosystems.com/3.htm 15 - 25 bhp increase? Seems like it just crams air into...
  18. James.

    torsion bar

    Story Fitted some apex springs & shocks to my mk1 recently. Had problems with the torsion bar so decided to take it to a garage to be done. Been to 10 different places this morning, ranging backstreet, cheap & cheerfull to big places like citroen. 8 of the 10 places say they would not do it, to...
  19. James.

    What the hells this..

    Over the winter ive been noticing strange white marks apear on my alloys. The surface hasnt been 'broken', so if you run your finger round the wheel its feels perfectly smooth, hard to expain :( Pics will help im sure.. In this image the wheel hasnt been curbed at all. This one I did curb...
  20. James.

    De-cat results..

    Will i feel any gain form putting a decat on my 1.4 RT? I presume ill loose some low rev power due to less back pressure but what about high revs? Has anyone got one on an RT? Also, If i do decide to get one, will it make the exahust note louder? Cheers. James
  21. James.

    Black 172, M62

    Spotted a blonde chick driving a black 172 on the M62, saw you once near Leeds then again near Manchester on Monday. Had a cliosport sticky on the window :)
  22. James.

    Clutch replacement

    Ok so my clutch is knackerd and am gonna get a new one from k-tec. Has anyone had a new clutch fitted to a MK1 recently? Am trying to find out roughly how much garages charge? I usually do things maself but ive herd horror stories about clutches and what a pain they are. Cheers, James
  23. James.

    :HELP:Cutting out after filling with 97ron..

    Alryt fellas, Ma sisters boyfriend jus filled his mk1 1.2 clio with some 97 from tesco. He has only ever used 95 prior to this. Now his down the street swearing because it keep cutting out on him LOL Is it the petrol, or just a mechanical failure?
  24. James.

    :WANTED: MK1 with 182 style exhaust!

    Alryt Fellas, Just wondering if any1 had any pics of a MK1 clio with a 182 style exhaust system. Not even sure if anyones done this? You think it would look alryt, or crap? cheers, James
  25. James.

    Grimsby Clio's

    Av seen about 5 V.nice looking clios around Grimsby n surroundin areas n' was wonderin If they were on here at all. Av seen 1 silver MK3 in morrisions car park (with CS stickers), 1 blue Mk2 that lives near franklin college(with CS stickers), A nice MK1 172 saw driving past franklin college into...
  26. James.

    1995 RT induction kit

    ALryt fellas, I want an induction kit for ma RT but not sure what to go for, right now am thinkin of gettin a K&N 57i. What do other mk1 owners have? am i right in think its jus a bolt on and i cant have a cold air intake because of the carb? help is much aprishiated..:D
  27. James.

    Wheel spacerss

    ALryt fellass.. I was think about getting some wheel spacers but wanted to know if anyone else uses em and can recomend a good set? cheeers
  28. James.

    Declaring modds

    alryt fellas, Am 17 with a 1995 1.4 RT, I want to lower her,put an exausht system in, alloys and an induction kit. Anyone know how much my premium will go up by? Is it worth getting the modds done? cheers..
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