DanEdser's Grande Progress Thread

[DanEdser]

ok for the sake of £20... im thinking FK highsports are better than VMaxx?

opinions?

VMaxx:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RENAULT-C...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f17af35b0

FK: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FK-Highsp...CarParts_SM&hash=item43b132dc3b#ht_975wt_1163

 

[DanEdser]

im also gonna clean up my engine bay and get my engine cover painted black gold which'll be something i havent seen on a 1.2 before!

 

[McGherkin]

Black Gold or Black and Gold?

 

[DanEdser]

Black Gold or Black and Gold?

black gold!

 

[DanEdser]

or would it look better if i get it black gold and then the other bit in gold to match badges and wheels?

 

[McGherkin]

Spray gloss black and have RENAULT in yellow

 

[DanEdser]

Spray gloss black and have RENAULT in yellow

gay its going black gold with the renault in gold to match wheels and badges when i get em done

 

[GavC]

Would you prefer to obtain coilovers new or would it not be more ideal to save some money buying a set of coilovers for a ph2 cheaper second hand and then source ph2 hubs and perform the conversion?

I did this on my car (same as yours) and I was still able to use my original discs and brake calipers. Spax coilovers at £100 and hubs for £50 so £150 in all

 

[DanEdser]

Would you prefer to obtain coilovers new or would it not be more ideal to save some money buying a set of coilovers for a ph2 cheaper second hand and then source ph2 hubs and perform the conversion?

I did this on my car (same as yours) and I was still able to use my original discs and brake calipers. Spax coilovers at £100 and hubs for £50 so £150 in all

rather some nice FK highsports tbh, rides better than cheapo ones too

 

[Chapster5]

I've been advised to stay away from FK by a friend as they are prone to not lasting and leaking. I was going to get a set for the astra for £250

 

[DanEdser]

I've been advised to stay away from FK by a friend as they are prone to not lasting and leaking. I was going to get a set for the astra for £250

think they come with a warranty and they get much better reviews than vmaxx!

 

[Chapster5]

God knows I'm getting some cheap coilovers for £178 from 20mm drop to 100mm on the front and 70 on the back

 

[DanEdser]

thought your insurance wouldn't let you?

 

[Rob]

FK's are superbly made IME. Mine lasted some serious mileage.

 

[Chapster5]

thought your insurance wouldn't let you?

They won't but f them

 

[DanEdser]

They won't but f them

nice, tell me how that works out when you crash yeah?

 

[DanEdser]

oh my. just been told I might be moving to new zealand :|

guessing I wont be getting coilovers FFS.

 

[Kieran..]

Told your moving? Lol no1 can make you move

 

[DanEdser]

Told your moving? Lol no1 can make you move

im 17 living with my parents and am at 6th form studying for my A levels...

I cant afford to live by myself and dont have any family that would let me live with them..

so yeah i kinda do. ill see if i can get a 172 in new zealand

insurance isnt rediculous there anyway!

 

[McGherkin]

Fuckin' hell.

 

[DanEdser]

f**kin' hell.

i know mate

 

[Kieran..]

Can you not live with someone for the last year then go out there? So least you can get a job?

 

[Spinksy]

you can not move!! i will not allow it!!! we need the mk2 phase 1 and phase 2 black and gold loving with hundreds of photos!!! :O

 

[DanEdser]

you can not move!! i will not allow it!!! we need the mk2 phase 1 and phase 2 black and gold loving with hundreds of photos!!! :O

can i come live with you? :L

 

[DanEdser]

i'll still stay on here no matter what car i get there are 2 clios for sale on the NZ autotrader... theyre both 1.4 phase 2's and are $7k with more mileage than mine D:

 

[Spinksy]

can i come live with you? :L

i'll still stay on here no matter what car i get there are 2 clios for sale on the NZ autotrader... theyre both 1.4 phase 2's and are $7k with more mileage than mine D:

aslong as you get a job and pay your own way (and dont mind living in huddersfield) im sure i could talk my missus round

when is moving date?

edit: would it not be cheaper to move the car over there?

 

[Chapster5]

You can move up here with me but I don't promise any hospitality more abuse.

In a crash I rip my suspension out like superman and run home like a b**ch.

 

[Spinksy]

You can move up here with me but I don't promise any hospitality more abuse.

In a crash I rip my suspension out like superman and run home like a b**ch.

im so confused by this post it is unreal lol

 

[Chapster5]

im so confused by this post it is unreal lol

Lmao would it make any more sense if I said the him living with me has nothing to do with me ripping out my suspension?

 

[Spinksy]

Lmao would it make any more sense if I said the him living with me has nothing to do with me ripping out my suspension?

quite possibly alot more sense than previously lol

i need more information on you ripping out your suspension and why though lol

 

[Chapster5]

My insurance won't cover me if I mod the astra, I want coilovers so in the event of an accident the suspension has the be ripped right out

 

[DanEdser]

tehe got my carbon fibre wing mirror cover (thanks chris from carbon central) and my smoothed ph2 side strips!
don't know if its worth getting a cup spoiler... they don't depreciate in value much if theyre mint do they
plus i wont know for a few weeks if im moving...

 

[G3 NYX]

Your wheels look tiny in that last pic!

 

[DanEdser]

Your wheels look tiny in that last pic!

yes, yes they do.

 

[DanEdser]

anyone wanting to buy the car and finish off plans?

its at 48k miles

im just wondering if people want make my car into what it should be

otherwise ima put back to standard and sell on so i can buy a 1*2 to import to new zealand

we're sorting out visa's now

is there a cliosport club out there?

new zealand rep? ;D

 

[Rob]

I wouldn't be worried about motors, you're moving to new zealand ffs! I'd be over the moon.

But, I'd be worried about education, it's a bit odd to go before you finish school.


Can't a friend put you up for 8 months so you can finish?

 

[Tunst]

I wouldn't be worried about motors, you're moving to new zealand ffs! I'd be over the moon.

But, I'd be worried about education, it's a bit odd to go before you finish school.


Can't a friend put you up for 8 months so you can finish?

as above! id be chuffed if i got the chance to move to NZ!

 

[DanEdser]

I wouldn't be worried about motors, you're moving to new zealand ffs! I'd be over the moon.

But, I'd be worried about education, it's a bit odd to go before you finish school.


Can't a friend put you up for 8 months so you can finish?

hmm yeah i know man, theres loadsa jap cars over there, but im thinking about getting a cup or trophy, theyre rare in NZ

its not about finishing school, its about visa's if i go before im 18 i can get a student visa and then get an education there, whereas if i finish my A levels and go when im 18 i have to get a work visa and find work, whereas i'd rather go to uni/college in NZ rather than work, because after 2 years of NZ we're moving over to Australia, thats the only way we can get to australia, though NZ

 

[Rob]

NZ's better anyway. Hit Queenstown, snowboard, get drunk, and hit hot NZ chicks. Sorted.

Don't bother with a Renault, they are silly silly money over there. Go for a local car, just do some research.

 

[DanEdser]

NZ's better anyway. Hit Queenstown, snowboard, get drunk, and hit hot NZ chicks. Sorted.

Don't bother with a Renault, they are silly silly money over there. Go for a local car, just do some research.

i know theyre silly! hence the import!