1.2 progress thread ft. Rota grids

[Jakewilliams]

Decided to start a progress thread dedicated to my 1.2 Clio this was how it sat standard.

 

[Jakewilliams]

Added some rota grids 15" (sits way way way too high so going to invest in springs soon.)
See these pictures.


Also de wipered it and painted the badges black:

Picture to come of back wiper soon.

 

[Jakewilliams]

Good bye back wiper (painting final Renault badge black after a trip to upull it on Saturday)

 

[RichieJA]

Looks clean and straight, I would put back wiper back on, its really needed I use mine as much as fronts. Get some new plates new shiny plates make a big difference

 

[Knuckles]

Nice, although I don't think springs will lower it enough to suit those wheels.

And regarding the rear wiper, i had my old one dewipered with a blank, I hate rear wipers. (From a functionality point, not just aethstetics)

 

[Jakewilliams]

Looks clean and straight, I would put back wiper back on, its really needed I use mine as much as fronts. Get some new plates new shiny plates make a big difference

That's never good news!! we'll see how I cope

 

[Jakewilliams]

Nice, although I don't think springs will lower it enough to suit those wheels.

And regarding the rear wiper, i had my old one dewipered with a blank, I hate rear wipers. (From a functionality point, not just aethstetics)

Going to go 60mm lower, we'll see how that ends up.

 

[Knuckles]

Going to go 60mm lower, we'll see how that ends up.

That might do, won't you need shorter dampers though to save it bottoming out?

 

[Jakewilliams]

That might do, won't you need shorter dampers though to save it bottoming out?

I'm going to wait it out and see what it's like, it is on my mind though

 

[Knuckles]

I'm going to wait it out and see what it's like, it is on my mind though

If it helps, look for rokkor or raceland coilovers.

I had them fitted to my old Clio, they're uber cheap and cracking for what they are.

 

[Jakewilliams]

If it helps, look for rokkor or raceland coilovers.

I had them fitted to my old Clio, they're uber cheap and cracking for what they are.

Thank you mate

 

[Knuckles]

 

[Jakewilliams]

Anyone from this forum go

thats at absolutely the perfect height

 

[Knuckles]

Anyone from this forum go

thats at absolutely the perfect height

Thank @JoeyD for setting the height

 

[JoeyD]

Thank @JoeyD for setting the height

Did you end up with my coilovers Scott? I legit can't remember a single thing about my Clio! Seems so long ago now lol

As above though, I had 60mm springs before Coilovers and they weren't half as good. The Rokkors you used to get off eBay for like £150 were awesome! Much lower and road way better.

 

[Jakewilliams]

Well then, these photos were rushed anyway, I'll get some more photogenic ones through the day, this was starting to get dark

 

[Knuckles]

Did you end up with my coilovers Scott? I legit can't remember a single thing about my Clio! Seems so long ago now lol

As above though, I had 60mm springs before Coilovers and they weren't half as good. The Rokkors you used to get off eBay for like £150 were awesome! Much lower and road way better.

I did, then they went to tonkatruck for his dci.

Then I have no idea where they went after that. He got sick of them after a week due to his pot holey or speed bumpy commute lol

 

[Bluebeard]

Not a fan of the wheels. It looks like a base model that's lost its wheel trims.

 

[Mr Burns]

Would look much better in silver.

 

[Jakewilliams]

Not a fan of the wheels. It looks like a base model that's lost its wheel trims.

How can you not like Rotas

 

[Mr Burns]

I think Dan is referring to the colour more so... They look like steelies till you get up close. I've done it myself too!

 

[Jakewilliams]

Fair play lads, I suppose you can mistake them, but honestly, they're impressive looking wheels in person, obviously it's personal preference anyways, im chuffed to bits with the progression so far anyhow

 

[RichieJA]

I love rota grid drift my favorite alloys, been looking at them but I would want 16s so nearly 850 with decent tyres, I'm a fan of keeping cars oem thou only small changes

 

[Mr Burns]

I currently have the same wheels on one of my cars but in bronze, so I can't exactly diss the wheels can I now lol.

 

[RichieJA]

I currently have the same wheels on one of my cars but in bronze, so I can't exactly diss the wheels can I now lol.

these ? http://www.rotashop.co.uk/rota-grid-16-8-4x100mm-et10-bronze-single-rim_p1040390.htm

 

[Jakewilliams]

I love rota grid drift my favorite alloys, been looking at them but I would want 16s so nearly 850 with decent tyres, I'm a fan of keeping cars oem thou only small changes

Lovely alloys aren't they. Yeah these wheels are the only major external change, except from the obvious lowering I'm going to do, apart from that it will just be tidying up, colour coding etc

 

[Ray Gin]

I currently have the same wheels on one of my cars but in bronze, so I can't exactly diss the wheels can I now lol.

I don't even like Rotas in general yet my Subaru and Mazda both have them. Go figure, lol. I liked them a few years ago, just a bit bored seeing them everywhere these days.

 

[Mr Burns]

Yeah agreed that they've become a bit of a fad and quite common now and I wouldn't say they're the best looking wheels either, but they look quite smart and suit quite a lot of cars well.

 

[Mr Burns]

these ? http://www.rotashop.co.uk/rota-grid-16-8-4x100mm-et10-bronze-single-rim_p1040390.htm

Similar... Mine are 15's.

 

[Jakewilliams]

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/perfo...8-05/spax-ssx-lowering-spring-kit-lowers-60mm
Need to get this ordered soon, how do I claim the demon tweaks discount like

 

[Jakewilliams]

So today was a successful day, got some painting done and other things.

Painted my rear diamond black and also added the Clio sport rear spoiler with tinted light in, looks much better than the standard un painted plastic one

Got it from a breakers yard (it's a slightly different blue but can't really noice it) only set me back around 8 pounds.

I also added the Clio sport front grill which looks so nice

Nom nom.

I have 10mm all round spacers to go on tomorrow if the weather is nice like it was today. I also in a few weeks should be going 60mm lower so the horrendous arch gap is gone, pics will follow once done

 

[Jakewilliams]

This was the original spoiler

On top of the new one, as you can see the new one is better (lol at me in the reflection)

Also have a ph3 front bumper which is in a slightly different shade of blue, as you can see here if you look closely:

But it looks much nicer and also has fogs. Not sure wether it would look odd in this colour or pay for a respray on the bumper (don't fancy spending a lot of money just to respray a bumper) suggestions?

 

[RichieJA]

Good work, I wouldn't go to the expense of painting the bumper as you won't be driving the car just yet, best to leave any paint work till you have car how you want it.

 

[Jakewilliams]

Good work, I wouldn't go to the expense of painting the bumper as you won't be driving the car just yet, best to leave any paint work till you have car how you want it.

Thank you sir. That's exactly what my friend said. Even if I get it sprayed I wouldn't get a perfect match.

 

[RichieJA]

Get brakes suspension engine perfect then styling then think about paint, and get money saved up towards your insurance so it don't sting as much every mouth

 

[Jakewilliams]

Get brakes suspension engine perfect then styling then think about paint, and get money saved up towards your insurance so it don't sting as much every mouth

That's the plan mate

 

[Jakewilliams]

The time has come to consider lowering springs anyone know of any that are worth getting? Dont have the funds for coilovers. 60mm drop is what im looking for. Never purchased lowering springs before so don't know which brands to avoid. Thanks.

 

[Bluebeard]

Just buy the cheapest springs you can. Whatever you fit, one of your standard shocks will burst within a month anyway.

I'd strongly advise against fitting 60mm lowering springs. Wait a bit longer until you can afford a cheap set of coilovers.

 

[Jakewilliams]

Just buy the cheapest springs you can. Whatever you fit, one of your standard shocks will burst within a month anyway.

I'd strongly advise against fitting 60mm lowering springs. Wait a bit longer until you can afford a cheap set of coilovers.

Thanks for the advice.
Looking at maybe these?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COILOVER-...RS-/201478138674?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368

 

[M90SR]

Thanks for the advice.
Looking at maybe these?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COILOVER-...RS-/201478138674?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368

Yeah that's what I got TA Technix. Handle pretty well hard as a rock.
The ride quality will depend one what type of road your driving on. If its smooth It will feel fine if not then say good bye to your back.
It improved cornering so much no body roll at all. Shooting through roundabouts is a doddle.