Black Clio Mk 2 1.2 16v

[laberridge]

price for those alloys were a bargain, who ya get them off?

 

[Brad Smith]

Go for some Pro race 1.2's or Oz f1's! Cant wait to get my Pro race 1.2's on! got some in white but got them Refurbed in Anthracite

I know that's what I was thinking really like the look of pro race 1.2 and think they would look really good on my car. And really want a change :/.

prefer the 172 wheels mate. been thru the full thread and loved seein the progress looks sweeeet now good job. how much u dropped her?

Better than pro race 1.2 ? Haha thanks man means a lot. and it's on coil overs back with adjusters and front would up about three inches from the bottom. It ain't really low because I had it like that before and I couldn't live with it. It was scrapping everywhere and was bouncing everywhere. Although have to admit did look wicked lol. But I raised it now so it's higher but still looks low. And ride is better and don't scrape it no where

 

[Brad Smith]

price for those alloys were a bargain, who ya get them off?

From a chap up lancashire I think it was he was selling them for a neighbour they were off his daughters car. Offered him that and he took it so I was straight up there with the cash gotta admit I do love the 182 wheels on my car don't think I could sell them. Just want some TD to try something different and try 15inch as I think they look sweeeet.

Wondering if anyone would actually just swap TD pro race 1.2 for 172 wheels. Anyone think it's possible lol

 

[Brad Smith]

Not an update, just some new pics after a clean and some AG SRP applied

DSCF3909 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr

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DSCF3891 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr

 

[Brad Smith]

So it's a new year, and I was falling out of love with the car and was thinking about selling up and getting something different. But insurance is a bit ridiculous on anything I like so that put a stop to that lol. Plus couldn't see the point in spending money on a new car when I've got a perfectly fine car outside.

I'm thinking of doing a few small touches to the car:

Silvervisions

Some new headlights, they may not be the best but don't wanna spend loads and I like the look when there in ( would prob be these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RENAULT-C...CarParts_SM&hash=item3a5641cd3d#ht_2628wt_922)

Some fresh plates, including a 3/4 front plate.

Skoda splitter ( where can I get one of these from ? )

Thinking about getting 172 wheels refurbed, but then I would need to put new tyres on :/...undecided with this tbh as the 182 wheels look great when cleaned :/.

I want to lower it back down once the weather gets better, as I raised it incase of snow but never seen non. And looking back through picks loved it when It was lower.

Think that is all. What do people think, and other suggestions would be great.

 

[tomrob1234]

il buy the 182 wheels off u if u like? or swap for oz f1s?

 

[Brad Smith]

Don't think I will be selling them tbh mate. But will keep you in mind if I do

 

[Kieran..]

Get the fabia splitter from skoda mate

 

[Brad Smith]

I know now mate found the skoda parts which is the site I was looking for. Gonna get one ordered

Thanks though mate

 

[dan1.2]

Odd question, but did you drive through Newport earlier by any chance? Saw one identical to this!

 

[Brad Smith]

Na not me mate lol.

 

[Brad Smith]

Have now fitted silver visions and some xenon look headlights of eBay and tbh for £15 I must say they ain't that bad much better than standard lights and also look better when there not on have a blue effect. I quite like it.

Also my 3/4 and plain back plate have come, but missed the postman so got to collect them tomorrow and hopefully fit them.

Maybe gonna order a skoda splitter...unsure ATM.

Will upload some new pics once I've out the plates on.

 

[Ryanj]

Looks very nice fair play mate

 

[Brad Smith]

Looks very nice fair play mate

Thanks mate

 

[Brad Smith]

Right so I've had a few updates this month in order to try and tidy the front end up a bit. So today I gave the car a clean and tried some Meguirs tyre stuff, really good and smells nice too lol. Then I took some pics to show the updates.

Front Indicators before:

DSCF4027 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr

Front Indicators after:

DSCF4030 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr


Rears before:

DSCF4033 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr

DSCF4035 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr

.....Much better.

Reg plates before:

DSCF4026 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr

DSCF4032 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr

Reg plates after:

DSCF4037 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr

DSCF4039 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr

DSCF4043 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr

Also my wiper blade has just dissappeared of the back lol, like the actual blade, so I was thinking do I get a new one, or is it the time to de-wiper? I also took off the clio badge so I could clean behind it, but I'm thinking of leaving it off, just a shame its got the holes but they aren't really that noticable against the black paint, what you think :/

Here are just some clean pictures, may have gone a bit OTT with the pics but never mind lol.

DSCF4045 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr

Was also thinking about spraying the small centre cap renault badges on the wheels in satin black, to kind of stand out against the silver and match the paint ?

DSCF4047 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr

DSCF4048 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr

...see how you can just about see the holes, such a shame as it improves the rear so much I think

DSCF4049 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr

DSCF4053 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr

DSCF4056 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr

Thats a good one to see the 3/4 plate.

DSCF4059 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr

That is all, sorry for all the pictures, probably got a bit carried away .

Comments and improvements welcome

 

[dalejenga]

I've painted the little renault badge gloss black mate. look at the bottom of page 2 on my thread. http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?611665-First-Car-Clio-MK2-Van!/page2

 

[Brad Smith]

I've painted the little renault badge gloss black mate. look at the bottom of page 2 on my thread. http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?611665-First-Car-Clio-MK2-Van!/page2

Looks quite nice actually. And I think it would work well against the black paint. May have a go on my spare set.

 

[-Danman-]

New plates look nice mate the front one doesn't look as obvious as mine so doubt police will notice when your driving round

I'm liking the headlights as well, look much better than the standard orange ones

 

[Brad Smith]

New plates look nice mate the front one doesn't look as obvious as mine so doubt police will notice when your driving round

I'm liking the headlights as well, look much better than the standard orange ones

Thanks mate, and yeah thats what I was hoping for, don't really wanna be pulled and get a £60 fine, although I know thats the risk, I would like to avoid it lol.
Thanks yeah they improve the lights a lot.

 

[biglew]

BIG and maybe final update...Well final MAJOR update

This week I put my coilovers on, and the car now looks awesome, love how it looks now. Will let the pictures do the talking....

DSCF3095 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr

DSCF3096 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr

DSCF3098 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr

DSCF3099 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr

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DSCF3101 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr

car looks the b****cks mate where did u get your coilovers from and how much ??

 

[Brad Smith]

Dont actually look like that now lol. Aint got the tints, and got my 182 wheels on, and some smaller touches. But I bought them off someone on here and for £140

 

[Brad Smith]

Added a small touch to the car the other day, only just took some pics, only on my iPhone and car was quite dirty tbf.

Added carbon fibre wrap to the small renault diamonds on the wheels. I must say I know its only a small thing, but I think it makes the wheels looks a little better as there is more detail, and just makes the diamonds stand out.

IMG_1199 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1203 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr

IMG_1200 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr
Comments ?

 

[Brad Smith]

Finally made the choice to de-wiper, and glad I did tbh as it really tidies the back up. Tried taking the motor completely out, but had no look, and I broke the wiper so just got the hacksaw on it, and that was that lol. Then CBA to go to halfords, so I thought I would just wrap the plate in carbon fibre, and it has worked great tbh, looks good. Also gave the car a wash, and then could tell the wax was no longer there, and there was a few marks, and swirls appearing more and more. so decided to put some AG SRP, and EG on. Car looked great so didnt get no great pics just some quick ones, but you get the idea.

Pics:

DSCF4073 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr

DSCF4072 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr

DSCF4071 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr

DSCF4069 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr

C+C Welcome
Thanks
Brad

 

[alexr19]

Car looks great!

Loving the wheels the colours amazing

 

[Brad Smith]

Car looks great!

Loving the wheels the colours amazing

Thanks mate.
Just standard sport non-cup 182 wheels, so just a standard colour...but thanks.

 

[twiztid]

Looks good mate!

 

[Brad Smith]

Thanks

 

[gee28]

Update: New seats, sport 1*2 seats. Mint condition, seats and doorcards £200 not bad TBH

Rear seats included

Then got some carbon fibre and wrapped the dash strips, turned out really well for first time, and I'm very happy with it looks good, also the old silver ones were stratched and that so was either spray or wrap, and i like the look of the carbon fibre

Got some aero twin wipers look great, and are also great wipers lol. Plus was only like £7 so great deal

Got everything colour coded, door strips, door handles, front and rear bumpers, spoiler, few marks covered up, it was also machine polished over, and I had one wheel refurbished, driver rear wheel, looks brand new. Before i bought them think someone had tried to spray them up theirselves, but got wrong colour, and also paint started to chip so looked s**t. was only £25 per wheel. The next pictures are just of the car in general.

this is the wheel which was sprayed, the back one, looks Perfect !

close up of front bumpers sprayed, and sides and door handles.

I really like this pic, but need to find some better places to take pics as they are always the same, on the drive after its been cleaned lol

Finally the rear bumper and spoiler.

I must say I am really happy with how the car looks now. The only thing I am thinking of doing is a DIY jobbie on the aerial lol, to make it smaller. But i really do think it looks good

comments and improvements- would obv still do things lol

i really want to colour code my front and back bumper as it looks like a dog without. did you just mask around the area or take the whole thing off. if you have any tips for doing this it would be much appreciated. car looks sick as well mate

 

[Brad Smith]

With the sun out yesterday I gave the car a good clean, added some AG SRP and AG EG and Meguirs (SP) tyre endurance to the tires, cleaned the alloys with something I bought from tescos, "Hot Wheels" Does a great job but f**k me does it smell lol.

So I went down to halfords looking for something and thought hmmm I could take a good picture there lol, only managed to take one decent one, due to not being bothered lol, but anyway this one looks good

DSCF4194 by Brad-Smith, on Flickr

Plans to do over the next couple of months:
MOT
Tax
Laser Wheel Alignment
Cup Spoiler (Maybe)
Brand new headlights, as mine are wrecked, the insides are dirty (might do this or might change my mind)
Maybe get Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 in black in either 15" or 16"

Opinions ?

Thanks

 

[Goodj]

See how the MOT pans out first and then leave it as is?

 

[Brad Smith]

I know my main priorities are MOT, Tax and need to get alignment done, as it's all over the shop lol. The others are things I would like to do, but probably won't do them lol

 

[Goodj]

yeah, just get it running well and I'd say any more changes would be a waste.

Maybe change your headlights if they're as bad as you suggest ,but there's been a load of threads about how peeps have poliched theirs up really well.

 

[Brad Smith]

I know that was always my main priority, headlights are terrible and I've tried cleaning them up, but they have dirt on the inside, and the one is cracked so is letting water inside :\, so would really benefit from new lights tbf. Well see how the money goes lol

 

[Goodj]

if the crack is too bad you might get asked to change it anyway.

work checking with local stealers and the traders on here, wont cost you too much... hopefully

 

[Brad Smith]

Its behind the bumper its been fine on every other mot. I never noticed it until i searched properly

 

[Sleepy.]

My god, this thing is a beauty! Those 172 wheels you had, were they 15" or 16"?

 

[Ben Herman]

nice car mate, very clean and tidy!

 

[Brad Smith]

My god, this thing is a beauty! Those 172 wheels you had, were they 15" or 16"?

Thank you mate lol. And they were 172 sport wheels so where 16" the 15" are just off a non sport mate. 16" is what you will need just sold them as well lol.

nice car mate, very clean and tidy!

Thank you mate, much appreciated