Clio 1.2 Versailles - N Reg - Advice needed

[Rob Rymond]

Below are some photos of my 1.2 Clio Versailles, N Reg model. I originally learned to drive in a Ford Fiesta LX L Reg, back in February, and brought this around May time for £480 at the auctions.

Excellent condition when received, although slighty high mileage, as you'll see. No major problems so far, slight hole in the exhaust which I'm due to change shortly before the MOT.

I've changed the headunit from a Kenwood CD which it came with to a Tevion CD/MP3 player and changed the front speakers (which are in the airvent grill) to 200w Boschmann speakers.

Looking to install some speakers in the parcel shelf and add a sub/amp however I'm not particulary great with modding cars, and could do with some advice about how to approach doing that.

Also any advice on upgrades and mods I could make elsewhere (alloys would be a start), I'd appreciate any feedback

 

[b3nje]

reeet, welcome!

in MY honest oppinion what i would do...

nice set of alloys
lower it
lose the tempest badges
give a good polish
nice little 3"ish zorst
nice set of car mats
spolier from a 1.8 16v clio..

erm

 

[Jackk]

Get some 15's, lower it, take the Versailles badges and that Tempest badge off it for a start

 

[bradus]

buy my interior for sale

 

[cliokiz]

I'd be worried about those stains on the front bumper - looks like it might have overheated at some point and coolant has stained the bumper.

Happened to my valver before! Check in the engine bay for rusty coloured stains everywhere.

With regards to the car, i believe it's all been covered above! Lose the versailles badges too. Oh and clean it inside you tramp!

I'd also get a new interior if i were you... Those seats are awful and have no support!

There's a nice set from a valver for sale a the moment!

 

[GarethM]

get it colour coded, lowered, nice set of alloys no bigger than 16"s,

lose the stickers, nice little exhaust

and most importantly a cliosport sticker!!

 

[bradus]

just to give you an idea here is mine

same as yours a 1.2 8v

oh and here are the seats i have for sale

 

[b3nje]

abso' stunning ^ awesome example. nice car buddy

 

[bradus]

cheers fella getting new interior if all goes well the green rsi one door cards as well should smarten it up also on the look out for a 16v spoiler

 

[Rob Rymond]

I'd be worried about those stains on the front bumper - looks like it might have overheated at some point and coolant has stained the bumper.

Happened to my valver before! Check in the engine bay for rusty coloured stains everywhere.

With regards to the car, i believe it's all been covered above! Lose the versailles badges too. Oh and clean it inside you tramp!

I'd also get a new interior if i were you... Those seats are awful and have no support!

There's a nice set from a valver for sale a the moment!

Ok, I'll admit the photos don't show it cleaned or anything. I overheated recently, and I've not washed it yet, but don't worry it hasn't stained!

And yes, I'm a dirty tramp

I love the images of that black one, looks fantastic!

 

[bradus]

thats green same colour as yours lol

just highly polished and well looke after bit of tlc and the paint work comes up a treat

 

[bradus]

some when the suns out

 

[Rcbuk]

Glad to see you joined up Rob

Not really into Clio's these days but if it was mine I'd totally debadge and de sticker it (I'd help with that if you wanted) lower it and get some 15"s

A nice T cut/wash wouldnt go a miss either, nice little beasty though for what you paid

 

[Rcbuk]

Oh yea I've got some back to black for the arches aswell if you want

 

[Rob Rymond]

Jeez, I must be colourblind or something. Highly polished it is!

Whats the cost of lowering like?

 

[Rcbuk]

Depends if you go for springs + shocks or just springs, on a Corsa you can get away with just springs on a -40mm drop but anything more and you'll need shocks aswell, then you'd be looking at £200 for a whole kit. For just springs you could get some for £50ish, although labour would be a few hours

 

[bradus]

i need coilovers on mine just got springs at the moment and the ride isnt good lol

 

[b3nje]

lmao, "i love the black one" ITS GREEN bless..must admit it does look a tad black with all the reflections!

 

[bradus]

lol thats all right coz black is may fav colour on a car works well for me

 

[RSi Dave]

Heres a black N Reg Clio

Bit quicker than a 1.2 tho

 

[bradus]

very nice mate like it....love the wheels

 

[Djw Dave]

Drop it, code it, wheels and be happy. Heres mine for some ideas of what to do

 

[Martin_172]

really really suits the dynamique wheels! ^^

 

[bradus]

looks cool mate