06' Mk3 Renault Clio

[deansmylie1993]

Hi there, I'm new to the Clio Sport forum. From Northern Ireland, I drive a 06" Renault Clio Mk3 1.2 Extreme. Currently I have made a few modifications to the car and have a few left to make. The modifications to the car at the moment are refurbished STR RSGT 17" alloy wheels, Sun Strip and a few decals from on the rear windows. This is how the car used to look when i first got it.

From the front

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Drivers Side

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Front passenger Side

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Here is one of the refurbished alloys. I done them myself so it doesn't look as good as it would if i payed a pro to do it.

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After the Sun-strip was put on. I done this again myself.

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Modifications i have left to do to the car are:
Blue LED lights installed in the rear windows and foot wells,
White LED light installed in the glove compartment,
Applying brushed aluminum vinyl to the trim on the dash board similar to the 197
197 Renault Sport Steering Wheel Insert
Custom Sakura Seat Covers with the Renault logo on the seat
and Tinted windows

I will possible consider lowering the car a few mil next year.

 

[S7u]

Nice car mate. Nice so see someone else from Belfast

 

[bennettxo]

nice to see another mk3! will keep an eye on this looks good so far! check out my mk3 maybe you could get a few ideas from it
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?719035-My-little-1-2-mk3-clio-imusic

 

[DomDale]

More and more mk3s coming everyday now! Not really a fan of the alloys or the sun strip but all that matters is what you think of it.
I've done a few of the mods you're considering doing so if you want, check out my progress thread.

​http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?703303-Dom-s-non-sport-MK3-thread-Re-post

 

[deansmylie1993]

Nice car mate. Nice so see someone else from Belfast

Add me S7u

 

[deansmylie1993]

nice to see another mk3! will keep an eye on this looks good so far! check out my mk3 maybe you could get a few ideas from it
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?719035-My-little-1-2-mk3-clio-imusic

Just had a look at your thread on your mk3. How did you manage to carbon wrap the Dash trim?

 

[bennettxo]

Just had a look at your thread on your mk3. How did you manage to carbon wrap the Dash trim?

it all just pops off,use put a flat head in to the side of the vents and slowly prise it out and it all clips on and you just unclip them. makes a big difference

 

[deansmylie1993]

More and more mk3s coming everyday now! Not really a fan of the alloys or the sun strip but all that matters is what you think of it.
I've done a few of the mods you're considering doing so if you want, check out my progress thread.

​http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?703303-Dom-s-non-sport-MK3-thread-Re-post

I choose the alloys because I have always loved the 5 spoke. I am getting them professionally refurbed next year in possibly black with a silver trim. Sunstrip i think makes it look more sporty but im not sure if it will be an MOT fail. I have heard people say it can be. I am liking what i am doing. Stands out more which i like.

 

[DomDale]

I choose the alloys because I have always loved the 5 spoke. I am getting them professionally refurbed next year in possibly black with a silver trim. Sunstrip i think makes it look more sporty but im not sure if it will be an MOT fail. I have heard people say it can be. I am liking what i am doing. Stands out more which i like.

Thats all that matters then really! I like the 5 spoke too and with a good refurb I think you may be able to pull it off. Not too sure about that one to be honest mate, doubt it though as some cars come fitted with them as standard so will be surprised if it's an MOT fail. It's pointless doing a car up to look the same as the others so you're on the right track I find lots of the MK2s are pretty much the same with turinis etc etc, seems totally pointless to me

 

[deansmylie1993]

197 Steering wheel insert now installed

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[deansmylie1993]

Thats all that matters then really! I like the 5 spoke too and with a good refurb I think you may be able to pull it off. Not too sure about that one to be honest mate, doubt it though as some cars come fitted with them as standard so will be surprised if it's an MOT fail. It's pointless doing a car up to look the same as the others so you're on the right track I find lots of the MK2s are pretty much the same with turinis etc etc, seems totally pointless to me

I am going for a style where it stands out but can also blend in at certain times so it doesn't draw too much of the wrong attention

 

[DomDale]

I am going for a style where it stands out but can also blend in at certain times so it doesn't draw too much of the wrong attention

I didn't want to bring too much attention to my car either mate.. I use mainly OEM parts. In the end if you declare everything to the insurance, it doesn't matter what the police do. Just don't be a pr**k and you'll be fine

 

[deansmylie1993]

I didn't want to bring too much attention to my car either mate.. I use mainly OEM parts. In the end if you declare everything to the insurance, it doesn't matter what the police do. Just don't be a pr**k and you'll be fine

What all will i need to decare to my insurance other than the alloys

 

[deansmylie1993]

it all just pops off,use put a flat head in to the side of the vents and slowly prise it out and it all clips on and you just unclip them. makes a big difference

Is that the same for the trim around the air vents?

 

[bennettxo]

Is that the same for the trim around the air vents?

yea just pop it out

 

[deansmylie1993]

yea just pop it out

I am still trying to get the Air vents at the sides out but got the centre one out easy enough.

 

[bennettxo]

I am still trying to get the Air vents at the sides out but got the centre one out easy enough.

i stuck a flat head screw driver in it and pulled it out enough so that i could pull by my hands

 

[deansmylie1993]

Trim done with the brushed aluminum wrap. Gonna spray paint them silver when i get more money in.

 

[DomDale]

What all will i need to decare to my insurance other than the alloys

Everything you do to be safe.. everything you change is classed as a 'modification'

 

[deansmylie1993]

Everything you do to be safe.. everything you change is classed as a 'modification'

Even the the vinyl on the trim?

 

[The Fatty]

whats the red R mean?

 

[deansmylie1993]

whats the red R mean?

Restricted Driver. I have to have it up until april 2014. Just passed my driving test in april 2013. Its pretty much the same as the green P for newly passed drivers over in England.

 

[DomDale]

Even the the vinyl on the trim?

Doubt that would make a difference if im honest.. depends how arsey the insurance company wants to be

 

[deansmylie1993]

Doubt that would make a difference if im honest.. depends how arsey the insurance company wants to be

I have declared the wheels just. I dont think i will need to declare the LEDs

 

[DomDale]

I have declared the wheels just. I dont think i will need to declare the LEDs

Naah you'll be alright with things like that

 

[deansmylie1993]

Getting the trim resprayed on Monday morning

 

[The Fatty]

Restricted Driver. I have to have it up until april 2014. Just passed my driving test in april 2013. Its pretty much the same as the green P for newly passed drivers over in England.

oh ok. is it a new requirement or something?

 

[deansmylie1993]

It has been in NI for years. Instead of having of the P plate its the R plate.

 

[24JSeymour]

Surely you havnt left the wrap like that on your dash strip? It looks like youve just cut strips out of paper and stuck it on with prit-stick
they all just pop off easy, open the glovebox and just pull it from the bottom and wrap it all the way round the back of the trim, not just have loose edges everywhere, sorry if that sounds abit harsh haha!

 

[deansmylie1993]

Surely you havnt left the wrap like that on your dash strip? It looks like youve just cut strips out of paper and stuck it on with prit-stick
they all just pop off easy, open the glovebox and just pull it from the bottom and wrap it all the way round the back of the trim, not just have loose edges everywhere, sorry if that sounds abit harsh haha!

I did take the off its just the brushed aluminum vinyl i used was horrible. I have taken it off the trim now and i am taking it on Monday to get professionally resprayed.

 

[deansmylie1993]

Trying to find somewhere i can get custom decals for my seat covers. so far i have seen a few on ebay and they are £8.99 with free p+p. So will do another update on this post when i decide what i am doing. I am going to have a decision by the end of the day.

 

[deansmylie1993]

Still trying to find somewhere that can do decals for nylon.

 

[Ging2013]

cars coming along nice pal. Nice to see another mk3 we getting a bigger mk3 crew lol.

 

[deansmylie1993]

Interior trim has been sent away to be painted in silver. Will be getting them back tomorrow.

 

[deansmylie1993]

cars coming along nice pal. Nice to see another mk3 we getting a bigger mk3 crew lol.

Thanks mate. Its an easy car to work on. Easier than I thought.

 

[deansmylie1993]

Trim is back from the paint shop. Not a bad job for £40.

After paint

After being fitted

Close Ups
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Having a go at doing the air vent trims myself. Hopefully it comes out just as good.

 

[deansmylie1993]

Got a shark fin areial in the post today. Just need to find out how to install it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[deansmylie1993]

Air Vents will be going on the car once the lacquer hardens.

 

[deansmylie1993]

Trim is finished

 

[deansmylie1993]

Got a shark fin areial in the post today. Just need to find out how to install it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Change of plan. I am no longer going to install the shark fin aerial. Just ordered a bee sting instead so it shall just screw in. Going to sell the aerial.