clio dci65 van to 172 replica

[keechy]

Great Project!!! White on the inside looks really nice against the blueee

 

[mx1_champ]

ahh didn't realise this was so local... Where in Chesterfield are you from?

Cool project!

cheers dude, and creswell near worksop

Great Project!!! White on the inside looks really nice against the blueee

cheers, should look alot better when its finished just dont have much time or money for it atm

 

[Gray]

ahh not far from me at all!

I live in Alfreton

 

[Ben]

Local to me too haha I've ordered the stuff Matt so I'll deffo be needin some sprayin done

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

make sure get the fuel tank flushed out, if you already haven't. looks good, better to be different to others imo.

 

[mx1_champ]

yeah already flushed it out. just need some motivation with this , hopefully as it gets warmer again il get my arse in gear

 

[mx1_champ]

bought
yellow trs tow strap
half shaft engine mount ( for equal length shafts)
decat and lambda
o/s engine mount
timing tools

should make some prgress soon

 

[mx1_champ]

been meaning to update for a while now but havnt got round to it. will load some pics up shortly although theres not much to see.
since the last update iv fitted all the above, got a matching uch, ecu and keyset... to then find out i need a different interior loom ! bummer .

i also bought and fitted some eibach proline's . i was orginally tempted by the sports ut i want better handling over having it a little lower. then some koni adjustables popped up in need of a refurb so bought them with the intention of sending of get them full refurbed and fitted alongside the prolines.. sadly the shocks dont seem like there coming... kinda on the plus side some gaz coilovers popped up for sale so i bought them of kev_172 who did me a really good price after explaining about the shocks etc.

also bought and fitted omp 4 point and sparco 3 point black harness's, got an unbranded 3'' tipped exhaust of a memer on here.. wasnt what i really wanted but is a make do untill funds are better as i have to many projects on atm.

 

[rbrocky]

more pics!

 

[mx1_champ]

a couple of pics.. i will take some of it all fitted but its finding time atm always rusheing n car looks a state even tho it is a project but still dont like posting pics up haha

the gaz coilies i got, these are on for now just till i get some more pennies saved up etc

eibach camber springs... obvs

the trs strap i got along with the locking tools for when the cambelt is done.. along with a few extras's

again not much of an update but il do more when i can be bothered.. seem to spend more time and money on bikes rather than the clio atm

 

[mx1_champ]

again a small update changed the wheels for the 15'' dynamique's but im not to convinced
before, just after i fitted coilovers bought recently

and after

if i keep the dynamique wheels they will be going white along with all badges. dash strips bullets etc. I just cant make my mind up which i prefer.. but there again im not all that fond of the black wheels

182 ecu set i bought abit back.. which has a rs tuning remap and 7800 rpm limiter ;P

 

[chrispy.clio]

Good good, Glad you got it

 

[JackJack]

Looked better with the old wheels on imo.

 

[Addicted]

prefer older wheels and bonnet raisers

 

[mx1_champ]

yeah cheers crispy meant to let ya know but forgot.

thats what i was thinkin jack.. but may these in white will change my mind ?? hmmm

 

[mx1_champ]

prefer older wheels and bonnet raisers

raisers are coming of when i get chance... trust me the pic does them favours.. looks shocking in person

 

[andywa]

Nice project. Would make a great sleeper.

 

[WOBBLE46]

Looking good bud,i agree about the alloys but hey you can change them when you've got the cash and best thing about a van,no back seat drivers.

 

[Stolton]

good looking project there fella

 

[mx1_champ]

Nice project. Would make a great sleeper.

tbh most people think its a sport anyways.. or a few even thought it was a v6.. i wish haha

Looking good bud,i agree about the alloys but hey you can change them when you've got the cash and best thing about a van,no back seat drivers.

yeah they arent to important atm tbh so will switch between the 2 till i find something better

good looking project there fella

cheers mate

 

[mx1_champ]

right.. well a new project that i really want has come up so im thinking of selling the car to fund it.

car will be sold as it is only needs a few things to finish really.. but i havnt got a clue what its worth ? any idea's anyone ?

 

[Claire90]

isnt it in parts? ie non runner

 

[mx1_champ]

will be running.. just needs a new battery pretty much just needs an mot

 

[Dweeb]

no dont sell

 

[mx1_champ]

im sick of seing it tbh, il only sell if my crf doesnt sell first

but il be replacing either of them with a fully stripped + caged nova with a xe lump in there. bilstien coilies , wilwood pedal box plus shitloads of other goodies.which will then be getting low comp'd and turbo'd ! id love to keep the clio but althought they are pokey they cost a fortune to take any further

 

[Claire90]

new project sounds intresteing. and understandable why youve changed your mind. wouldnt mind another van. not that i could justify buying anohter right now haha

 

[mx1_champ]

thats why the bank is your friend.. id love to see it finished but want a change tbh

 

[mx1_champ]

this is what i may be replacing it with.. or joining the clio if my bike sell's first.

xe'd nova fully stripped out, full cage , and running a few engine mods to.. its a shame but it makes so much more sense to mod this rather than pour thousand's into the clio.

how it used to be..

think it was 350 ish bhp before hand.. hoping to get a LET back in there and go for the 300 mark, shouldnt be to hard as parts for these are everywere and at a good price to

 

[VIICarCare]

nooooo

 

[ElkWorks]

jewel violet XE mmmmmmmm lovely

 

[mx1_champ]

well due to alot of recent unforseen circumstances i didnt end up getting the nova.. althought it is still on the cards.

i am have however got back into spraying and looking to give the clio a fresh lick of paint.. 1) to tidy it up and 2) for an example of our work ( demo)

im abit undecided on what colour to go for yet, can either redo it in the cup blue, liquid yellow.. or was tempted by the trophy red.. but unsure whether it will suit the car with it being a van. Any thought's ?

 

[Kieran..]

Liquid yellow would make an awesome van!!!

 

[mx1_champ]

my mates just done his astra van in LY and it looks mega ! but i cant decide whether it would suit the shape of it tho due to it having panels instead of windows

 

[Bluebeard]

Deep Bronze.

Theres only one Renault in the country wearing that paint. I think you should make it two!

 

[mx1_champ]

think i may of seen that one.. with the colour options tho keep in consideration its a track **** rather than a show car

 

[Kieran..]

Mars red like you get on a vee?

 

[mx1_champ]

Mars red like you get on a vee?

i think thats a vile colour if im honest.

 

[Kieran..]

haha i love it!

 

[Ben]

Blaze yellow dude. Hahaha just kiddin man, LY sounds awesome.

 

[mx1_champ]

van will be going up in the next 2 weeks to begin prep. Still undecided on colour as im unsure LY will look to good. Seriously considering inferno orange with black team dymanic 1.2's .