Clio dci project!

[Ptey07]

Hiya all,

Got myself a Clio dci for getting to work as its 70 mile round trip daily.

Still need to role right tho so ideas on mods please.

Cruzin MPG Style!!

Here is the beast

 

[Ptey07]

Update!

Just ordered

Heko Tinted Wind Deflectors

​Pics to follow soon

 

[Ptey07]

Update

New brake disks and pads fitted,

 

[Ptey07]

Update!!!

New CD Player.

 

[Chi]

Coming along nicely..

 

[Ptey07]

Thanks taking it slow and cheap at the moment,

Looking for some alloys now not to sure what to go for or what size. any ideas??
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[SWJames]

16'' 172 alloys?

 

[Billy.]

A nice colour coded dynamique S or 172 non cup spoiler would finish up the back end too, fairly cheap mod

 

[Simon_16v]

As above some 16" 172 alloys and a colour coded spoiler, you could also try find some colour coded strips for the doors?

 

[Ptey07]

yeah im on the look out for so 172 alloys, not looked for a spoiler yet tho.

well i will spray all the plastics myself as im not to bad at tht stuff just getting the time. thanks guys

 

[Ptey07]

Looks like i may have got some 172 Alloys thinking of having them painted wither White or like that DC yellow?????

 

[Ptey07]

Update!!

Wind Deflectors arrived and fitted.

 

[Ptey07]

Update!!!

Carbon Wrapped inside plastics.

 

[Barnett]

Project seems to be headed in the right direction! A few cheap, effective mods are: RS grill, silvervision bulbs, sport/dynamique spoiler (as previously mentioned) and colour coding (also previously suggested). Have you considered lowering springs or coilovers? They make a huge difference visually, although I understand you won't want it impractically low as it will be a daily driver.

Looks like i may have got some 172 Alloys thinking of having them painted wither White or like that DC yellow?????

With regards to wheel colour, I'd warn you away from white as I'm forever cleaning my alloys, they get dirty within a few days and look rubbish. They look quality when clean and shiny but I don't think it's worth it personally. If I was you I'd go for anthracite or some shade of dark grey; they don't need cleaning as often and look great anyway.

 

[chaz1234]

Nice car mate. You could try some Williams alloys and lower car. But 182 alloys would look great. But do Your own thing mate try some photo shop of some oz alloys or something. dci models are great

 

[Ptey07]

Project seems to be headed in the right direction! A few cheap, effective mods are: RS grill, silvervision bulbs, sport/dynamique spoiler (as previously mentioned) and colour coding (also previously suggested). Have you considered lowering springs or coilovers? They make a huge difference visually, although I understand you won't want it impractically low as it will be a daily driver.

With regards to wheel colour, I'd warn you away from white as I'm forever cleaning my alloys, they get dirty within a few days and look rubbish. They look quality when clean and shiny but I don't think it's worth it personally. If I was you I'd go for anthracite or some shade of dark grey; they don't need cleaning as often and look great anyway.

Yeah i am not going to go for white alloys now thinking that i dont really fancy cleaning my car every couple days, yeah been looking at lowering springs/coilovers but have no idea on what size to drop.

looking at a spoiler now on ebay.

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[LexyDerv]

Looking tidy mate, good to see someone else repping the diesel crew I'm looking at a 40mm drop, no idea on what springs to get though. Have you had any pointers/advice about them?

 

[Ptey07]

loving the diesel i dont no what size of drop i want will wait till i get some 172 alloys on there, no not had any advice on what springs to get.

 

[chris_pett]

Looks good, I've got a sports rear bumper that will match your car if your interested? Of my dci

 

[hobbit619]

Subscribed! Same as mine, but not a DCi. Colour coding side strips makes the world of difference and some 172 alloys will tidy it up nicely! I might colour code my spoiler too...

 

[Ptey07]

Looks good, I've got a sports rear bumper that will match your car if your interested? Of my dci

depends on cost??
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[Ptey07]

Just ordered some xenon bulbs and a 172 spoiler awaiting the post man!!

 

[Ptey07]

Update!

Spoiler arrived today, hopefully theres no rain this weekend so i can get it fitted

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[Ptey07]

Spoiler fitted on weekend.

Before

After

Colour is not perfect match but get the it done together with the side strips door handles and over bits

 

[Ptey07]

Update!.

Picking up some 182 rims tomoz need to get them some tyres and get them on, 2 rims in need of refurb.

pics to follow soon

 

[Ptey07]

Picked up the 182 Rims, pics make them look worse then they are.

get the jet wash on them tomoz and look at cost for tyres and refurbing them.

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[Ptey07]

Time for a bit of servicing to the old girl.

So new Air, Oil & Fuel Filter

Out with the old in with the new!!

and gave it a little wipe down as well.

 

[Ptey07]

Finally got round to fitting my new bulbs!!

not got a finished picture yet have to get out take some shots this weekend

 

[mylesfreeman]

What bulbs you put in mate

 

[Ptey07]

What bulbs you put in mate

Got them off ebay super cheap £10

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XENON-Car...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35a2484a4c

 

[Ptey07]

going to give the engine a bit of a clean next week, not got much cash to spare this month so nothing expensive hopefully getting a rs grill in october

 

[Ptey07]

Just got myself rs grill can't wait for postman this week pics to follow soon

 

[Ptey07]

RS Grill is here just need to fit it.

found some old blue plastic hose covers in my garage. started on some engine dress up.

 

[LexyDerv]

Hoses look good but I'd suggest a good two stage wipe down on the engine cover and all flat surfaces: hot damp cloth to shift the thick dirt, cloth with a bit of turps to de grease and shine it up

 

[GrahamS]

My dci is an expression so pretty basic like yours. Best mod I did was the 1*2 interior as it made the car much quieter. Also 1*2 xenons.

I've gone oem so got the 15" alloys from a dynamique for £50 and the black spoiler. Watch out for your 16" wheels upgearing the car too much. I suspect your speedo is going to be out quite a bit now.

Make sure you take the EGR out and clean it as they gunk up quickly. Also put in a new fuel filter as they always get forgotten.

Next mod on the list is a trip computer as the pov spec ones don't have it

 

[Ptey07]

cheers guys, i no what i will be doing this weekend then hopefully no rain.

yeah i need a new fuel filter but had none in halfords last weekend, is it easy to take out the EGR.

 

[GrahamS]

cheers guys, i no what i will be doing this weekend then hopefully no rain.

yeah I need a new fuel filter but had none in halfords last weekend, is it easy to take out the EGR.

I'd get a genuine filter as they are hardly anything more than a motor factors one. I use this service kit last time, really good value and only took an hour to fit all the stuff inc a gearbox oil change.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-R...rParts_SM&fits=Model:Clio&hash=item5d32c3e11a

Taking out the EGR is really easy. Take off the airbox and it's right there on top of the back of the engine. 2 bolts and 1 nut or the otherway round.

 

[LexyDerv]

Daft question, what are the cons of an EGR delete? I've only heard good things about doing it, but by people who don't see any problems with decatting. In short, is illegal or in any way bad? Again forgive me if it's a stupid question.

And that service kit looks the balls, might just invest in one and save a packet on my overdue service...

 

[Ptey07]

I'd get a genuine filter as they are hardly anything more than a motor factors one. I use this service kit last time, really good value and only took an hour to fit all the stuff inc a gearbox oil change.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-R...rParts_SM&fits=Model:Clio&hash=item5d32c3e11a

Taking out the EGR is really easy. Take off the airbox and it's right there on top of the back of the engine. 2 bolts and 1 nut or the otherway round.

thanks that service kit is defo ace, going to be getting myself one.

i will have a look at the EGR value this weekend if i get the chance.

 

[Ptey07]

Got round to fitting my new rs grill