Clio Rush 1.2 8V 2005 5dr (None Sport)

[GTXMike]

I'm starting new project thread because my old one got abused and it's full of spam and rubbish. My old thread will be closed and deleted soon. I bought my first Clio in July 2013 and I have got in plans several modifications to improve the look of the car and not performance. I'm aware that the car might not match the taste of most of the users.

Car looked like this when i bought it.

Changes I made so far which are:

New bee sting aerial, the old one got stolen.
New head unit made by AUNA, I wanted head unit that is not using discs anymore with two outputs for amplifiers.
Interior light LED mod.
New 16" 6.5J alloy wheels.
New 195/45 tyres.
New rear brakes, painted Blue Electric Metallic.
New dust caps.
LED number plate light.
LED position lights.
Xenon low and high beam lights.
Temporary Pioneer front 5.25 2 way speakers.
New BOSCH S5 battery.
New front DRL's which will be upgraded.

Feature colors will be silver, black and blue electric metallic.

 

[GTXMike]

New Head Unit: https://youtu.be/fm_fINV8OBY

Clio Interior Light LED Mod: https://youtu.be/uvcHjNtubV0

MTEC 4750K COSMIC BLUE XENON CREE LED HEADLIGHTS: https://youtu.be/LAPhuXRJf00

LED Speakers MOD Test: https://youtu.be/med7ekm_J9Q

 

[GTXMike]

My clio doesnt have rear door speakers so i took my tools and went to have a look if there is any space to fit some. I took the door panel off and found a nice speaker mount but no wiring. I'm going to put there 6.5 Alpine SPG 2-way speakers and wire them to the amp in the boot. Same amp will power up two 6x9 3-way Alpine SPG speakers that will be on the custom made parcel shelf. In the boot 2 two 10" subwoofers but budget ones Alpine VR MaxMusic 300W and JBL 250W for now till I will have money for decent 12". All will be powered up by two BOSS 4-channel amps and two 3 farad power caps. Budget ICE but should put a smile on my face, those are plans for the future.

 

[Sparko]

Looks like you're having fun with this one.

Just a thought - your first thread was abused predominantly by sport owners, now this being ClioSport.net, aren't you pitching this to the wrong audience? Surely a modified car forum or similar would have more time and affection for this? I think you'll struggle to get much more than abuse second time round. As I said, nothing wrong with what you're doing and for me it's great that it's making you happy - just can't see this thread on this forum giving you any joy.

Stay cool mate.

 

[GTXMike]

Looks like you're having fun with this one.

Just a thought - your first thread was abused predominantly by sport owners, now this being ClioSport.net, aren't you pitching this to the wrong audience? Surely a modified car forum or similar would have more time and affection for this? I think you'll struggle to get much more than abuse second time round. As I said, nothing wrong with what you're doing and for me it's great that it's making you happy - just can't see this thread on this forum giving you any joy.

Stay cool mate.

Thanks for your input mate. Well there is plenty none sports here that are being modified. Clio is a clio if you trully love them there is no difference between rs, trophy or rush, same car different specs. This time it's going to be different i wont be responding to any rude posts and report them for removal. I hope it will be an example for people that owe none sport Clios. I'm really going to enjoy this.

 

[Addicted]

Looks like you're having fun with this one.

Just a thought - your first thread was abused predominantly by sport owners, now this being ClioSport.net, aren't you pitching this to the wrong audience? Surely a modified car forum or similar would have more time and affection for this? I think you'll struggle to get much more than abuse second time round. As I said, nothing wrong with what you're doing and for me it's great that it's making you happy - just can't see this thread on this forum giving you any joy.

Stay cool mate.

Completely wrong - Cliosport houses many Clio's that aren't sports - and even more cars that aren't even Clio's now-a-days!

It's a tough community for newcomers if it doesn't have Silvervisions and Turinis, but if you can put up with it, it's well worth it!




I like what you've done with the speakers on the fronts, they look tidy and oem-like, the rest of the mods aren't my cup of tea (style of alloys or the DRL's) - but each to their own!

 

[Sparko]

Completely wrong - Cliosport houses many Clio's that aren't sports - and even more cars that aren't even Clio's now-a-days!

It's a tough community for newcomers if it doesn't have Silvervisions and Turinis, but if you can put up with it, it's well worth it!

Totally agree. I wasn't disputing the number of non-sport owners, but as I said there was little evidence of them on his first thread. Good luck to the fella.

 

[BuCkLeY...]

Spray the badges black ? Or if you want to be different blue to match your theme as such

 

[GTXMike]

They are gonna be blue metallic at some point didnt got round to it yet. I wany car to be matt silver with black wheels and blue plastics all round but it might still change cos its undecided.

 

[BuCkLeY...]

Matt silver \= up to u =) I've gt a checkered badge on mine =)

 

[GTXMike]

My plans change on daily basis all i know that car will be dipped and wheels might get powder coated, i like that silver atm though shiny :-D

 

[BuCkLeY...]

Lower it with k&n 57i =) little more for list maybe???

 

[GTXMike]

Lower it with k&n 57i =) little more for list maybe???

Car will be lowered, springs and shocks, no coilovers. Probably by 40mm along with Hoffman Race Can.

 

[BuCkLeY...]

Mines on eibach sportlines standard dampers. Sits perfectly in my opinion.

 

[GTXMike]

Mines on eibach sportlines standard dampers. Sits perfectly in my opinion.

Do you have a 5dr or 3dr? How much did you lower front and rear? I can't go to low because of the passengers and extra weight.

 

[BuCkLeY...]

Do you have a 5dr or 3dr? How much did you lower front and rear? I can't go to low because of the passengers and extra weight.

Sorry for rubbish quality of last pic was on my iphone :/ but you get the idea on the stance.

 

[GTXMike]

Nice car, you still got some space there, how low is it? Cool badge.

 

[BuCkLeY...]

The box says 40-50 at and 30mm at back but tbh only just clears my drive so it will be staying like that haha

 

[GTXMike]

I was wondering if mine got wiring for fogs, could get some, plug it in and change my stalk. Mine gon only fogs at rear.

 

[GTXMike]

The box says 40-50 at and 30mm at back but tbh only just clears my drive so it will be staying like that haha

Hmm i might go for 40-50mm all around, i will see what my mechanic will say. I already need ramps for my driveway so I'm not bothered lol i just want to go clear over speed wardens with 4 passengers lol.

 

[BuCkLeY...]

I never use my pointless, that's why put the yellow bits on it

 

[GTXMike]

Yeah slightly yellowish tint looks good i wonder if blueish or greenish is legal though.

 

[BuCkLeY...]

Nope, yellow is for the euro look. When I done it not many people had it and now a lot do. Never been pulled so

 

[GTXMike]

Nope, yellow is for the euro look. When I done it not many people had it and now a lot do. Never been pulled so

Tar i might try it if i got wiring for fogs, if not well i will ask auto electrician how hard is to do it.

 

[GTXMike]

Removed stickers using hairdryer and microfiber cloth.

 

[Darius]

Are u keeping the drums blue?

 

[GTXMike]

Are u keeping the drums blue?

Yeak i like them and there is no sign of any rust yet front calipers will be done next month. Waiting for good weather.

 

[GTXMike]

Time for a little update. Joined ClioSport.net Club and waiting for my welcome pack I changed my mind about painting the exterior trim / moulding in blue electric metallic, all the black plastic bits including: side strips, door handles, mirrors, front/back bumper moulding, spoiler will be wrapped in Black 4D Carbon Vinyl. Bullets will be sanded smooth and wrapped in Blue Electric Metallic 4D Carbon Vinyl along with front and rear badge. That's the goal for now. All the necessary bits are already ordered off eBay which costed me 42£ including: 500ml IPA in spray, 2000 grit sanding paper and 3M squeegee.

 

[GTXMike]

Trim is off Had to use water with soap to take it off. There was a lot of black s**t underneath.

 

[GTXMike]

Bullets done. Removed the 1.2 logo, sanded them down and cleaned with Fairy soap. Now need to wait for IPA and 2000 grit sanding paper to wet sand them again, clean, degrease and apply the vinyl.

 

[GTXMike]

 

[GTXMike]

Taking the front trim is absolutely nightmare! Took me over half an hour to take all off and i only broke one clip lol

 

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[GTXMike]

Car looks like a hooker lol

 

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[GTXMike]

Shame that the vinyl for the bullet didn't arrive today. Hopefully will finish tomorrow

 

[ZanderMichaelJason]

Not looking too bad! The car looks good with all the trim off - Looks colour coded! Definitely want to get mine colour coded now, I always did but more so now! Lol

 

[GTXMike]

Can anyone tell me if i need to take the dashboard off to remove the front middle panel that covers clock and vents and hazard lights control panel?