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[Jules172]

Hi guys, this is my first clio 172 and have previously had a 5gtt which I stripped and rebuilt and was just mental, couldn't afford to keep it due to circumstances beyond control.
i love the 172 and have had a few ideas since owning it for two months but would like to hear from anyone who has some thoughts on what's best for these
Going to upload a few photos and the car is not in great condition bodywork wise and has a few asda dinks over it!!!

Hope to hear from you soon and meet a few at local meets and CSS

 

[Jules172]

 

[Jules172]

Just ordered a k and n air panel to go in the oe box

so far have got new injectors
speed sensor
the list will only grow!!

 

[Jules172]

Had a go at my headlights tonight and found some t-cut on a coarse cloth works pretty well but needs more time spent on them! Look hundred times better than they did but way off looking like new!! Happy with the results though, so far

 

[Mar172]

Looks good Jules what other mods are you going to do.

 

[Chi]

Welcome Jules, loving this colour right now..

 

[Jules172]

Looks good Jules what other mods are you going to do.

Really not too sure, got a k and n panel filter on its way and would like to chrome most parts in engine bay, sort new brakes and poss coilovers, clear indicators and if you guys have any good ideas that would be great

 

[Jules172]

Welcome Jules, loving this colour right now..

Thanks chi, rear bumper needs some tlc, previous owner has proper messed it up with something!! Had an old metro turbo that was slightly lighter blue but do like this colour if I'm honest

 

[Mar172]

For brakes G172 in the trade section is you man

 

[Jules172]

For brakes G172 in the trade section is you man

Good shout, thanks, I want to get new all round, grooved and drilled if possible

 

[Jules172]

Are side exit exhausts worth converting on these does anyone know?

 

[Mar172]

Don't bother with side exhausts mate it will look crap .

 

[Jules172]

That what I was thinking when I was looking at it earlier, gave my headlights another t-cut and really looking good now, should see some nice subtle changes come payday

 

[welshname]

Looks good, plans sound good too.

Appears everyone owns a Monaco at the minute.

 

[Jules172]

Monaco is the future ;-) thanks for the comment, only had it two months and got it for a grand and a years mot not going to go mad with plans but just smarten it up, esp under the bonnet;-)

 

[Mar172]

Monaco is the future ;-) thanks for the comment, only had it two months and got it for a grand and a years mot not going to go mad with plans but just smarten it up, esp under the bonnet;-)

Jules when was the Cambelt & aux belt kits changed ?

 

[Jules172]

Jules when was the Cambelt & aux belt kits changed ?

That's the only thing I don't know tbh, have tried to find out but no luck! What's the average quote to get that done? Have been quoted £590 so far

 

[Mar172]

That's the only thing I don't know tbh, have tried to find out but no luck! What's the average quote to get that done? Have been quoted £590 so far

£590 by who and is that just for the cam & aux belts supplied & fitted.

 

[imprezaworks]

I like your username, same name as one of my cats

 

[Jules172]

£590 by who and is that just for the cam & aux belts supplied & fitted.

That's all parts and labour, from a company called CT cars who I bought the car from, the specialise in Audi and vw, hmmm! Is that a too good a price? He's done them before on 172's

 

[Jules172]

I like your username, same name as one of my cats

:cheers:

 

[Mar172]

Don't no them but I would only take my car to a specialist on here you would be better putting a thread up and ask for someone around the surrey area that comes highly recommended if it was me £590 is a lot just for both belt kits supplied and fitted but I would get them done first before anything else .

 

[Jules172]

thanks mar172, I think I will take your advice and do want it done for peace of mind, that way I know the history then.
out of interest what's the sort of dollar I would pay for belts and everything and to be fitted? Just so I have an idea.
Thanks for help mate, much appreciated

 

[Mar172]

I would say around £450 to £500 tops

 

[Jules172]

Oh, is that all!! May get that done sooner than I thought I could then
happy days :cheers: Thanks

 

[Jules172]

Have been offered some 16" clio 172 wheels and tyres, for silly money, not sure if I should take off my 17's but I do need two tyres! Not sure what to do, any suggestions?

 

[Jules172]

Chose not to go with those and now have some ideas on the project ahead. Going to keep the wheels, upgrade brakes and suspension, do all belts and mounts, strut brace front and rear, am going for a colour change resprayed too.
shall update as I go along or win the lottery it'll be a short thread!!

 

[Jules172]

Rear discs and k&n on its way for £50 delivered, now looking for fronts with pads, oh and someone local to fit all brakes!!
By the end of the year, car should be just the way I want it!!

 

[Jules172]

Got my membership pack today and added to the car, sticker was a b**ch to put on!

 

[Mar172]

Rear discs and k&n on its way for £50 delivered, now looking for fronts with pads, oh and someone local to fit all brakes!!
By the end of the year, car should be just the way I want it!!

Jules why did you just buy rear discs ?

 

[pabloorcl]

Nice colour, I really like it! Tyres are Yokohama Parada right?

Can you post a pic of the air filter? I am thinkin in order a new one or change to an induction air filter.

 

[Jules172]

Jules why did you just buy rear discs ?

Am buying front and rear but just buying it all before I get someone to fit the lot, never fitted brakes and don't want to mess them up.

 

[Jules172]

Nice colour, I really like it! Tyres are Yokohama Parada right?

Can you post a pic of the air filter? I am thinkin in order a new one or change to an induction air filter.

Some days I love the colour other days I don't! Not sure why, prob not enough sun tbh! Yeah right about the tyres, 17's
i will when it arrives keep the oe box or get a phase 1 or v6 box, see the thread on air filters;-)

 

[Mar172]

Am buying front and rear but just buying it all before I get someone to fit the lot, never fitted brakes and don't want to mess them
But the rear disc have bearings so if I was putting new rear discs I would have picked up a set with bearings and abs rings

 

[Jules172]

Am buying front and rear but just buying it all before I get someone to fit the lot, never fitted brakes and don't want to mess them
But the rear disc have bearings so if I was putting new rear discs I would have picked up a set with bearings and abs rings

That's why I ordered the discs with those included;-) not as green as I am cabbage looking!!

 

[Mar172]

That's why I ordered the discs with those included;-) not as green as I am cabbage looking!!

i not taken the p-ss but for what you paid for them £50 that cheap

 

[Jules172]

i not taken the p-ss but for what you paid for them £50 that cheap

I found someone who was breaking a 172 and only a week old, £50 also includes a week old k&n panel filter, good searching if you ask me lol

 

[Jules172]

 

[Jules172]

Still no delivery today:-( bet they turn up when it's raining!!

 

[Jules172]

What's the best way to de-badge the rear, got a new design for the rear, if I pull it off right it should look pretty good