Clio 1.2 Modifications

Zoe_Clio_Sport · Jan 8, 2009

Hi all

I've just recently bought a Clio 1.2 and I want to make a number of modifications to it. Is there a cheap kit I can buy to make it look like a Clio Williams or a Clio 172 Cup? Also, will I need to buy new wheels for it or can I get some subtle looking hubcaps to replace the existing ones?

I've got a budget of about £300 to start with, but this may rise to £500 potentially. Not loads, I know, but sure I can do something with it?

Z

cat171 · Jan 8, 2009

How old is the car you have ? What shape clio is it ?

Zoe_Clio_Sport · Jan 8, 2009

It's good thanks. It's a 3 door, does that help?

Inodaz · Jan 8, 2009

For your budget, i'd lower it, RS grille and colour code. Maybe get the wheels sprayed.
WHat year clio do you have? does it have standard alloys?

Michael172 · Jan 8, 2009

Zoe_Clio_Sport said:
It's good thanks. It's a 3 door, does that help?

No.

What model.

MK1, Mk2 etc ?

Post a pic ?

Why spend money on a 1.2 ?

Zoe_Clio_Sport · Jan 8, 2009

It's a 2002 Authentique.

Cheap first Clio, I can't afford the insurance on anything else because I got points!

guysy · Jan 8, 2009

Zoe_Clio_Sport said:
It's good thanks. It's a 3 door, does that help?

Oh dear, Fail.

cat171 · Jan 8, 2009

Lol, I mis-typed at first, I put 'how is your clio' I forgot the old part

cat171 · Jan 8, 2009

Zoe_Clio_Sport said:
It's a 2002 Authentique.

Cheap first Clio, I can't afford the insurance on anything else because I got points!

Whatever you do to the car is likely to put your insurance up tbh.

guysy · Jan 8, 2009

cat171 said:
Lol, I mis-typed at first, I put 'how is your clio' I forgot the old part

Oh, lol.

I take it back.

Zoe_Clio_Sport · Jan 8, 2009

I already paid the insurance for a full year so it can't go up!

I am thinking about leaving the bodywork alone and just getting alloys now.

Dave.. · Jan 8, 2009

Most on here will tell you not to bother with serious modifications on a 1.2, I'd agree with them really.

Bit of tidying up is good, colour coding, spraying wheels etc...

...having said that, some of the 1*2 replicas on here look bloody fantastic

Dave.. · Jan 8, 2009

Zoe_Clio_Sport said:
I already paid the insurance for a full year so it can't go up!

I am thinking about leaving the bodywork alone and just getting alloys now.

I'll pretend you didn't write that.

Zoe_Clio_Sport · Jan 8, 2009

Ok, well I'll just make the most of the car and do what I can to it.

I had a Nissan Micra before - 1.0 - so this is good for me !!

kie1an · Jan 8, 2009

i enjoyed spending money on my old 1.2 tbh and when you sell up , if you put it back to standard you can make a fair whack back ...

Keano · Jan 8, 2009

lmao! i actually laughed and im half asleep.

id try and make ur '02 look like a williams. will look sicko haha

kic · Jan 8, 2009

Zoe_Clio_Sport said:
Ok, well I'll just make the most of the car and do what I can to it.

I had a Nissan Micra before - 1.0 - so this is good for me !!

points earned in a micra = fail , if your going to do it do it in style lol

ken.leigh · Jan 9, 2009

can u afford modified insurance? if no change it to third party get some money back and spend it on the car ... but i would recomend lowering spring and im sure u can pick up a cheap set on here!

Naith · Jan 9, 2009

hi

some wheels and look into some lowering springs too, that will help

post a pic of your car when you can and people will be helpful im sure

(im not sure why im being nice, maybe zoe has summit to do with it)

cat171 · Jan 9, 2009

ken.leigh said:
can u afford modified insurance? if no change it to third party get some money back and spend it on the car ... but i would recomend lowering spring and im sure u can pick up a cheap set on here!

Stupid,stupid idea !!

Rodds16v · Jan 9, 2009

dave88 said:
I'll pretend you didn't write that.

Oh dear. . .

Englebert · Jan 9, 2009

Like the ideal of making a PH2 Clio look like a Wililams, pmsl!

I'd go with with some interior neons and some halfords hub caps personally....

Munday · Jan 9, 2009

I wouldn't bother spending a penny on it to be honest with you. If you modify it you will have to declare it to the insurance company which is usually £££.

Save the money, at the moment it's better in your pocket than spent on modifications.

Rodds16v · Jan 9, 2009

Totally agree - if insurance is an issue dont bother modifying it. Just make do for a year or so till you can get something better.

Mells · Jan 9, 2009

Pmsl. As the OP is female. I predict 6 pages....

JoedotwasT5phy · Jan 9, 2009

Roffle - i can see this thread being fun....

I wouldn't bother on a 1.2. Clios in standard form are not bad looking so i'd just leave it.

scala · Jan 9, 2009

Zoe_Clio_Sport said:
I already paid the insurance for a full year so it can't go up!

Oh yes it can. If you fail to declare any modifications to your insurer, they won't pay out when you make a claim.

Android · Jan 9, 2009

I think its worth it. Especially if you arent planning on getting another car for a couple of years. But you cant be spending ridiculous money.

Ive decided to sell up after FCS !

Gavin. · Jan 9, 2009

lol you lot are ruthless, the girls a bit of a noob when it comes to the forum and obvioulsy aint to well up on the car. Give her a bit of advise, if she comes back on lol

Alfonz · Jan 9, 2009

£300-£500 isnt really alot for modifying a 1.2. but with your budget i would go for some real simple mods. silvertecs, RS grill, Colour coding. all of which will make the car look so much better, especially the colour coding.

Then when you have more money, get lowering springs (or coil overs), nice set of alloys, RS rear bumper, new exhaust, side skirts.

andyjm28 · Jan 9, 2009

deffo lower it! they come out the factory way too high...
60mm all round, some 15/16" alloys, tints, colour coding. job done.
I got mine lowered for £110

Bazzon · Jan 9, 2009

This thread made my day better

love it!

Zoe_Clio_Sport · Jan 9, 2009

Ok. Ignoring the crazy responses LOL I am looking at getting a set of Gold Clio Williams alloys to start with, but I have no idea where to get them?

I've looked on eBay and no luck.

Anyone know of any places I can get them from? Will they look ok on my red clio?

Chris_786 · Jan 9, 2009

Just leave the williams idea alone.
Get some dyno/1*2 alloys for it if you want but stay away from the willy idea.

Vish · Jan 9, 2009

Its not worth spending that much on it. I never modded my 1.4, saved up some money instead, and had a good time with the rest and got my 172 now insurance is lower for me. Best thing I've done.

If you're going to do it, I'd do small things like ALEX-CLIO suggested. Sivervisions, grill colour coding and if you want, lower it. And if you decided to get wheels, try finding some on ebay etc and get them cheap.

Any mods you make to your car you should tell the insurance. Otherwise you've changed the car and insurance is void. I doubt they'd notice colour coding or a new grill.

Zoe_Clio_Sport · Jan 9, 2009

I'd love a 172 eventually but the insurance is too much cos I've got 9 points at the moment. Maybe when they come off in a couple of years I'll get one. Happy with my little 1.2 for now, just want to make it a bit more exciting !

Dave.. · Jan 9, 2009

Zoe_Clio_Sport said:
I'd love a 172 eventually but the insurance is too much cos I've got 9 points at the moment. Maybe when they come off in a couple of years I'll get one. Happy with my little 1.2 for now, just want to make it a bit more exciting !

How the hell do you get 9 points in a 1.0 Micra?!

Zoe_Clio_Sport · Jan 9, 2009

Very easy Dave. 37 MPH in a 30 zone. Then 52 in a 40 - oops! Then got done on the motorway, roadworks, doing 59 in a 50 zone. All in the space of 6 months LOL

Tucker · Jan 9, 2009

here you go, go nuts

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=331979&highlight=non-sports+here

chav it up and you'l get roasted!

Zoe_Clio_Sport · Jan 9, 2009

I am anti-chav don't worry! I am a classy chick, not a Burberry girl !

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