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  1. mx1_champ

    electric superchargers.

    not worth the weight or the space they take up .
  2. mx1_champ

    Boot Installments...?

    http://www.bebo.com/PhotoAlbumBig.jsp?PageNbr=1&MemberId=17757048&PhotoAlbumId=7386449637&PhotoId=7386460055 my boots big for some reason
  3. mx1_champ

    new gearbox?

    easier to just stick a gear box in probs cheaper aswell. make sure its not a linkage prob first tho .
  4. mx1_champ

    fixing crack in bumper?

    put duct tape on the front o the bumper to hold it all into place . then get a soldering iron and stitch the crack but dont let the soldering iron go all the way through th bumper . do this along all the cracks . then get some course sading pper like 80 grit and scuff up all the back of the...
  5. mx1_champ

    Wet sanding

    depends how heavy handed you are and how deep the scratch is . if you go steady and take your time it will com o and polish up fine . bt if the scratch is too deep or you ar too heavy handed you cango through the laquer and it will look a mess and will need painting. is the scratch close to...
  6. mx1_champ

    just crashed my clio about 10 mins ago

    to be honest i would not bother reporting it to insurance take it to some little bodyshop and they will fix it cheap for u . or if you cannot afford it put a claim in some times boot floors can be pulled back into shape fairly easily others it may need replacing .
  7. mx1_champ

    DCI Starting issue...

    try egr valve there prone to goin on these . iirc that gave similar symtoms . it puts exhaust gases into engine to help start when cold . so would explain why it starts ok when warm . the smoke will be unburnt fuel and then it all burns when car first starts = bit of smoke . Matt
  8. mx1_champ

    Removing Interior dash/steering wheel inserts?

    get your nail round back of it and pull it out its not secured enough to break it .
  9. mx1_champ

    massive favour needed

    oh too far then .
  10. mx1_champ

    massive favour needed

    were u from laura ?
  11. mx1_champ

    Can this be fixed???

    nah wouldnt bother unless you can find a 4th wheel cheap, will be a few knocking around . that lip could be repaired but would not be worth it cost wise and the whole wheel could be buckled from the impact anyway
  12. mx1_champ

    The Clio 20VALVE SPORT

    20v would mean 5 cylinders. And there are 4 inlet ports on that engine so unless its a propper naff 5 cylinder car with only enough inlets for 4 cylinders someone's lyin
  13. mx1_champ

    body kit needs painting

    get your chassis number ring up a paint mixing specialist and they will get it for you when u buy paint .
  14. mx1_champ

    has anyone ever done a 1.2T?

    wouldnt of thought it would of been worth the cost for the benefits . you thinkin of doin it ?
  15. mx1_champ

    Making Clio 172 Sport Replica from Clio 1.5 DCi Expression

    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...
  16. mx1_champ

    Painting new cup spoiler... (advice needed)

    if u have only got 320 grade ant arent wantin to but any more it will be fine . just make sure when your painting it there arent any scratch marks . are you flatting it down and polishing it up after u laquer it ?
  17. mx1_champ

    Painting new cup spoiler... (advice needed)

    if it is brand new sand it down with 400 ( use a swirling motion instead of rubbing up and down ) then prime the spoiler white is if best for blue . give the primer a quick rub down to smooth it out and to give the paint something to key to . i would remove light and washer jet because then...
  18. mx1_champ

    bashed up my baby

    if there is only 1 drive shaft in the car wont drive anyway try recconectin the driveshaft if you can and it should drive ok.
  19. mx1_champ

    Extreme Mk1 stripping.

    take a wheel nut out of each wheel lol undo all electric tape from wirin loom erm..... no silencers centre section backbox or cat / cut all the bolts down take sidelight bulbs out .
  20. mx1_champ

    Door Cards - smooooooth

    lol yeh 1 of a kind a i think . for sale soon . gettin a propper 172 cup
  21. mx1_champ

    Door Cards - smooooooth

    howmuch was it in for ?
  22. mx1_champ

    Door Cards - smooooooth

    its a dci van so its got 1.5 turbo engine in cant be a bad replica then lol.
  23. mx1_champ

    Door Cards - smooooooth

    theres a pic of mine . i took all the fabric of (6 hours with thinners lol) would of been quicker with heat gun. filled in any scratched chips holes etc with filler . then primed and painted .
  24. mx1_champ

    Bodykit advice

    i used to work in a bodyshop and have seen a few things people have sprayed and failed on . 1 lad spent 60 quid just on silver rattle cans and was a complete waste of money . he then had to bring his car in pay us to take all the paint of and do all the prep work properly cost him 500 quid to...
  25. mx1_champ

    will a 1.2 fly wheel be ok on my 1.4 1996 phase1

    from what i know it will fit . but will probably be lighter. so will rev up quicker
  26. mx1_champ

    wheel paint

    along as he laquered them properly they should be fine and last ages. just wash them regularly for brake dust .
  27. mx1_champ

    insuring a write off ?

    i dont think cat d's are that bad. got a quote for £1240 on a normal clio sport 172 cup. which to say i am 19 no yrs no claims . and a corsa 1.4 sport is 1500 ? a few people have said they are not classed as being a boy racer car so that will make it cheaper than corsa's 306's etc .
  28. mx1_champ

    insuring a write off ?

    does any 1 know if insuring a write of is cheaper than insuring a non written of car . i have tried a quote on a few clio sports , on a cat d clio sport 172 cup it was cheaper than a normal sport 172. and in general cups seem to be cheaper for me to insure this sounds wierd with it being...
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