Clio 172 Exclusive project almost mint

[182_steve]

Well yeah, it's a Renault! Only place that buys leather from cows that melt!

😂😂 i'll remember that one!

 

[Chris V6 255]

Looking awesome!
Love the colour!


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[andy_coops]

Going to get sills and paint done next month, once back I'm going to use a DA for the 1st time and use Gtechniq on exterior + interior. Can't wait!

Let me know if you want any Gtechniq products or advise mate

 

[Naughty Boy]

Let me know if you want any Gtechniq products or advise mate :smile:

You a dealer?

 

[andy_coops]

You a dealer?

Accredited detailer and my partner’s company is a dealer. I’m sure I can sort you some discount.

 

[Naughty Boy]

Accredited detailer and my partner’s company is a dealer. I’m sure I can sort you some discount.

Lucky man! Detailer by trade also then?

 

[andy_coops]

Lucky man! Detailer by trade also then?

Yep! Clean And Shiny Detailing

 

[Naughty Boy]

Yep! Clean And Shiny Detailing :smile:

FFS which I had know that earlier, do you have a price list for detailing work? PM if you prefer

 

[Clio_fool]

Accredited detailer and my partner’s company is a dealer. I’m sure I can sort all of CS.net some discount.

Corrected for you :up::smile:

 

[andy_coops]

Corrected for you :up::smile:

I’m sure that’s possible lol. Who do I need to talk to here mate?

 

[Clio_fool]

I’m sure that’s possible lol. Who do I need to talk to here mate?

Any of the admin should be able to help you out mate. @Sunglasses_Ron @Knuckles @Nik
@The Boosh! @Brian

 

[Naughty Boy]

Brief update, car is going in to have sills sorted @ weekend. Also have a set of springs, camber bolts, cup shocks on the way. Just trying to source new lower arms and track rod ends before fitting. Should freshen up handling nicely!

 

[Naughty Boy]

Expensive 48hrs...

New springs all round
New genuine shocks all round
New genuine top mounts
New genuine rod ends
New genuine lower arms
New rear wiper oval plastic trim
New genuine top engine mount

£600....

 

[182_steve]

Money well spent tho, great car

 

[Naughty Boy]

Fitted a new genuine top engine mount this morning, feels much better now. Have a replacement genuine exhaust to pick up this week, almost new.

Just dropped the car off to have sill sorted, hardly seems worth it but will do anyway.

 

[Naughty Boy]

Well that was a waste of time. Fabricator guy removed skirts to reveal immaculate sills. He bashed them about and are solid. So he is going to wire brush the inner wings for me to treat at the weekend. He has pics for me which I will stick up tomorrow.

For now I have order some Bit-Hamper products ready for the weekend.

Deox gel
Hydro 80
Dynax S50 cavaity wax

 

[Mr R.]

Well that was a waste of time. Fabricator guy removed skirts to reveal immaculate sills. He bashed them about and are solid. So he is going to wire brush the inner wings for me to treat at the weekend. He has pics for me which I will stick up tomorrow.

For now I have order some Bit-Hamper products ready for the weekend.

Deox gel
Hydro 80
Dynax S50 cavaity wax

Great news mate, once they are cleaned and protected then you have a cracking solid car.

Bilt hamber is great stuff.

 

[Clio_fool]

Result there with the sills.

 

[imprezaworks]

Happy days

 

[Naughty Boy]

Once I have refreshed the suspension and paint I can simply enjoy the car for what it is! Looking forward to it.

 

[Naughty Boy]

Ok here are some pics.

Passenger side outer no issues.

Drivers side did in the end need some work which I'm actually happy about. Since has been metal filled, sanded back, painted and stone chipped protection stuff.

 

[182_steve]

That really is great news for the car, can't say that for many phase 1's these days i'm sure with regards to the sills!

 

[Naughty Boy]

Some of the many new parts arrived today which Ian great, however am I missing something with the rear shocks???!

 

[Naughty Boy]

Dust cover.

 

[Naughty Boy]

All fitted, new shocks. Top mounts, lower arms, track rod ends, springs, and exhaust mount.

Lower arms we're a c**t but done now!

 

[Naughty Boy]

Crappest pic ever, springs now settled.

 

[Naughty Boy]

Simple but totally worth it, new trim before and after.

 

[Chris_Beer]

Is the trim as stupidly priced as the wiper arm itself.. ?

It's looking good !

 

[imprezaworks]

Paintwork looks spot on in that pic

 

[Chris V6 255]

Have always loved exclusives!
Remember nearly buying one on a 52 plate.
Wish I had now [emoji849]


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[Krarl]

Is the trim as stupidly priced as the wiper arm itself.. ?

It's looking good !

Think they’re about £6/7 on RPD


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[Naughty Boy]

Yes Renault Parts Direct £6.66

 

[Naughty Boy]

"Sigh" just cleaned her and now it's raining. Fitted camber bolts this afternoon which now completes the suspension refresh ready for tomorrow's alignment!

 

[Naughty Boy]

Waiting for alignment!

 

[Naughty Boy]

 

[Naughty Boy]

Negative 1.5 camber and -1mm toe.

Feels fookibg great.

 

[Armchairracer]

What springs did you put on the car ?

 

[Naughty Boy]

What springs did you put on the car ?

Eibach red ?

 

[Armchairracer]

Eibach red ?

It sits really well ..how does it handle compared to standard now?? ..i hillclimb my Exclusive ( standard) and may go modified next year ..will prob use Eibach red as I don't want the expense of coilovers .

 

[Naughty Boy]

It sits really well ..how does it handle compared to standard now?? ..i hillclimb my Exclusive ( standard) and may go modified next year ..will prob use Eibach red as I don't want the expense of coilovers .

Hard to say as standard shocks felt sloppy, feels great now and very direct.