Daniels Blue 182.

[dann2707]

So does that mean your clunking/knocking noise has disappeared?

Strut brace next? Haven't read up so don't know if previously mentioned.

I'm hoping so but I still reckon it's engine mount related

Not intending on getting the strut braces as i've heard they barely do much on the Clio chassis.

They look mint mate, got i link to them?

http://pure-motorsport.co.uk/details.php?itemid=143

There you go matey When do you get the clio back?

 

[Mr Plums]

http://pure-motorsport.co.uk/details.php?itemid=143

There you go matey :smile: When do you get the clio back?

Thanks mate.

I got in touch with Andy yesterday and he said hopefully next weekend.

Hes going to get in touch with me on tuesday and let me know whats what :smile:

 

[dann2707]

Bit of an update. From the very first day of owning the car I noticed a few imperfections with the paintwork that have constantly niggled at me. These being:

• both wing mirrors have scuffing on the edges from where the previous owner looks to have tried to fit down a spot they can't make. Along with the offside wing mirror having a crack in it and the nearside having specs in the paint
• offside trims have one scuff on them each as shown!

20141026_103541 by dann2707, on Flickr

20141026_103548 by dann2707, on Flickr

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So I ordered some wing mirrors and side trims and started to spray them up over a week.

The final finish on them wasn't too great but I knew that i'd be able to get them looking fairly decent with some 2000 wet and dry, the machine polisher and some megs #205 cutting compound. Just a finishing polish as not much cutting would be required!

This was after spraying

20141026_103757 by dann2707, on Flickr

20141026_103812 by dann2707, on Flickr


I then started flatting them back with the P2000

20141026_105728 by dann2707, on Flickr


And removed the old trim off and cleaned behind it (after this pic)

20141026_110503 by dann2707, on Flickr


I then put the new trim on and polished it

20141026_111101 by dann2707, on Flickr



Much better

20141026_111130 by dann2707, on Flickr


Same for the front

20141026_112057 by dann2707, on Flickr


This shows a 75/25 shot of it being polished and just flatted back. Difference is unreal

20141026_113547 by dann2707, on Flickr


Close up after the polishing, so happy to say it was just done with rattle cans :smiley:

20141026_113600 by dann2707, on Flickr

20141026_113610 by dann2707, on Flickr


Both trims now on and polished

20141026_114321 by dann2707, on Flickr

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Wing mirror caps also on too. Same process as the side trims

20141026_114338 by dann2707, on Flickr

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I then gave her a wash :smile:

20141026_121044 by dann2707, on Flickr


No more scratched trim! Gave it two coats of collinite #915

20141026_122510 by dann2707, on Flickr


I then dressed the plastics and the tyres and took a few more pics

20141026_133219 by dann2707, on Flickr

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So high at the front ughh

20141026_133240 by dann2707, on Flickr

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My favourite picture I think

20141026_133328 by dann2707, on Flickr

20141026_133328 by dann2707, on Flickr

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I'm nearing the end of my Collinite #915. I've had this for 5 years now haha

20141026_133410 by dann2707, on Flickr


Then gave the interior a clean seeing as though I hadn't done it for a few weeks

20141026_150029 by dann2707, on Flickr

 

[Mr Plums]

That looks great mate
What did you use on your seats(leather)?

 

[dann2707]

That looks great mate :smile:
What did you use on your seats(leather)?

Just all purpose cleaner from Tesco's mate! I do have some leather conditioner but couldn't be bothered to use it :astonished::astonished:

And thank you. Did you ever take out those washers from your seats?

 

[Mr Plums]

Just all purpose cleaner from Tesco's mate! I do have some leather conditioner but couldn't be bothered to use it :astonished::astonished:

And thank you. Did you ever take out those washers from your seats?

No mate, i havnt had my car for almost 8 weeks lol, its still with Andy, i should have it back on thur if everythings ok.

Im thinking about doing my wing mirror caps as theres a small crack in the paint in one of them and a few tiny chips.

 

[v15ben]

Lakes photos look good.
Where did you stay out of interest? Planning a trip up there with my wife at the minute.

 

[dann2707]

Lakes photos look good.
Where did you stay out of interest? Planning a trip up there with my wife at the minute.

I stayed at ullswater mate, fantastic little cottage. Had such an amazing weekend as it was the first time I've been. Love new experiences like that

 

[dann2707]

I had a further play with photoshop and I'm pretty much dead set on this now.

I've darkened the side bullets, lowered and put the headlight washer blanks on.

Before:

After:

What are people's thoughts?

 

[MWright]

I much prefer it when the bullets and the wheels are matching. So I'm with the after for both the bullets and the disappearance of the rake you had [emoji13]

Done a decent job with the side strips and mirror covers. What lacquer did you use?

 

[dann2707]

I much prefer it when the bullets and the wheels are matching. So I'm with the after for both the bullets and the disappearance of the rake you had [emoji13]

Done a decent job with the side strips and mirror covers. What lacquer did you use?

Cheers man, looks like i'll go for that.

Erm, not actually too sure, think it might be made by carplan or something, just generic lacquer from my local motor factors.

 

[Rob]

Really very nice job on the painting, the difference from a flat and polish is mental.

 

[MWright]

Cheers man, looks like i'll go for that.

Erm, not actually too sure, think it might be made by carplan or something, just generic lacquer from my local motor factors.

I like the look of how low it is, not meaning it's low! But like the right height where it still remains purposeful.

Ahh I didn't get on with some cheapo lacquer, I've used Pro-xcel and Inkasa (sp) and highly rate them as the nozzle is a lot better and you can vary the spray pattern. I've recently done my own cup spoiler and didn't need to flat it too much. Either way you go about it, quality results prevail.

 

[Nick_Leeds]

@dann2707 might be able to help you with the 4x4 front ride height I've got two front sportlines if you want them? Temporary measure until you arrange the B14's.

 

[tomhunt85]

Did the top mounts sort the knocking?

 

[dann2707]

Really very nice job on the painting, the difference from a flat and polish is mental.

Thank you Rob. I never used to do that with stuff I've painted before with fearing that I might damage it but it turns out it's not that scary after all. I'm really wanting to do the whole car now to get rid of the Orange peel.

I like the look of how low it is, not meaning it's low! But like the right height where it still remains purposeful.

Ahh I didn't get on with some cheapo lacquer, I've used Pro-xcel and Inkasa (sp) and highly rate them as the nozzle is a lot better and you can vary the spray pattern. I've recently done my own cup spoiler and didn't need to flat it too much. Either way you go about it, quality results prevail.

That sounds good, the paint I used for this had a decent feeling nozzle. When spraying, instead of the paint coming out in a circular mist like a normal can of spray, it was more of a vertical spray pattern. Is that similar to what your can was like?

@dann2707 might be able to help you with the 4x4 front ride height I've got two front sportlines if you want them? Temporary measure until you arrange the B14's.

That'd be awesome, thanks. Pmd

Did the top mounts sort the knocking?

Sadly they didn't. But when removing the old ones the bearings were absolutely destroyed so I'm glad I changed them anyway.

Changing the nearside wheel bearing actually cured the knocking. Must have been so loose that it enabled something to catch when changing gear /coming off the power.

Really glad it's sorted though as it was driving me up the wall.

 

[dann2707]

I thought I posted my update about what the knocking was and the pic but apparently I didn't. Shall do tomorrow as I took a pic of the problem.

 

[dann2707]

@tomhunt85

Found the source of my problems!

20141025_112620 by dann2707, on Flickr

There is a lip on the bearing carrier. Picture doesn't really show it but running my finger along that shaft D) shows a big lip. I'm not exactly sure how long it's been like that. When I first got the car the bearing was loose so maybe tightening and loosening, tightening again has worn away some of that material.

The new bearing is still sat in my bedroom as I am just using the one that came with the replacement hub that I bought yesterday. I'm not sure whether to just run this one into the ground or replace it anyway seeing as though I have it here anyway.

 

[tomhunt85]

Have similar symptoms but my shocks and bearings are also knackered. Fitting coilovers this week and if that doesn't get rid of the noise the o/s bearing will be high on the list of culprits.

Car looks nice by the way, impressed with the paintwork.

 

[williamsclio1]

Here you go mate, I know you'd like this one - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RENAULT-b...d=100033&prg=10670&rk=1&rkt=4&sd=141385822932
Arch screws and for next to nothing

 

[dann2707]

Here you go mate, I know you'd like this one - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RENAULT-bumper-body-panel-trim-wheelarch-screws-washer-10XC67/141385822932?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=25400&meid=7f474da8b764462bbf251b17c3a89d27&pid=100033&prg=10670&rk=1&rkt=4&sd=141385822932
Arch screws and for next to nothing

Thank you! (I think??) lol are these the ones that hold the bumper edge to the arch liners?

Can't remember me saying I needed these lol

 

[williamsclio1]

Yes thats correct, arch screws.

No you didn't but its the small things that make the difference and for £1.99 once fitted you will see why I recommended them to you.

 

[dann2707]

Ordered

You're a bad but good man @williamsclio1

 

[Brookie.]

Looking good mate. Nice job with the spraying too, looks like you've certainly got a nack for it!

I've not seen this about I don't think. Where abouts in Leeds are you?

 

[dann2707]

Looking good mate. Nice job with the spraying too, looks like you've certainly got a nack for it!

I've not seen this about I don't think. Where abouts in Leeds are you?

Thanks a lot Brookie Im from Garforth/kippax area but work in the Leeds uni IMR department so park up near Headingley. Where are you from mate? Your car looks stunning by the way.

 

[Brookie.]

Thanks a lot Brookie :smile: Im from Garforth/kippax area but work in the Leeds uni IMR department so park up near Headingley. Where are you from mate? Your car looks stunning by the way.

I'm in Kirkstall so not too far. I'll keep en eye out for you

 

[Mr Plums]

Ordered :wink:

You're a bad but good man @williamsclio1

Im about to order these mate, do you only need one set?

How many screws do you get for £1.99? Im sure there are two either side.

Tom.

 

[williamsclio1]

You get 10 screws with that link, its two each behind the front wheels, then a few others in different arch positions.

 

[Mr Plums]

You get 10 screws with that link, its three each behind of the front wheels, then a few others in different arch positions.

Thanks mate, i did read the description but it says 10x plastic clips which confused me lol, have you received yours?

These have been bugging me for ages.

 

[williamsclio1]

Yeah I did notice that, so I am assuming its a mistake, hoping so anyway.
I did inquire from Renault direct and they sell them at 55p each.

 

[Cub.]

Looking good, glad the source of the problem has been found.

FYI - the PMS front strut brace to go with those PMS top mounts you have does improve the rigidity and handling. It is the only one that does

 

[Mr Plums]

Yeah I did notice that, so I am assuming its a mistake, hoping so anyway.
I did inquire from Renault direct and they sell them at 55p each.

Just noticed at the end of the title it says 10XC67 which is there part number for the screws so im guessing it will be correct lol.

RENAULT bumper body panel trim wheelarch screws washer "10xC67"

 

[ACS_Motorsport]

Just bought some myself haha and some of the push fit trim clips.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141378376414

 

[williamsclio1]

Well you've just cost me £1.99

;-)

 

[ACS_Motorsport]

Well you've just cost me £1.99

;-)

Sharing's caring <3

Haha

 

[dann2707]

Big thanks to @Nick_Leeds for donating me some Eibach springs for the front. I fitted them Sunday with my mate who wanted to get his hands dirty. Also fitted a new front caliper and bled it suing the eezibleed system as I stupidly managed to snap my bleed bolt on my other a while back. Lesson learnt = Always GT85 that bast the day before you're thinking of bleeding brakes.

Anyway, really happy with how it's evened out the suspension up

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Seems to have levelled it compared to what it was like before

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Will still be going for a full suspension refresh with Bilsteins at the end of year/ first quarter of 2015.

Thanks again Nick

 

[Nick_Leeds]

Looks a million times better, glad I could help. :smile:

 

[dann2707]

I've still got my wishbone bushes to fit at a weekend sometime as I needed a large socket to press the old ones out and a cup spoiler on the way thanks to @Luke...

So quite a few more jobs left but it's slowly getting there.

 

[williamsclio1]

Much better stance :smile:

 

[ACS_Motorsport]

so youve just got eibachs on the front? how does that drive? cup wing will look so much better!