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From a 1.2 to a 172



Matt.J

Matt.J

  Mazda 3 MPS
Hi guys, turned 21 over xmas and decided it was time to move up from this...

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to this ...(sorry for the phone quality pics, will post more when the weather's better)

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Immediate mods were Osram Diadems (personal preference over silvervisions) and a Richbrook Tax Disc Holder

Before..

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After..

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Gave it a quick rinse...
Before...

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After...(rained :dapprove:)

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And one final after taking her for a little spin...

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Future mods over the coming 6 months include c/f splitter, 3/4 front plate, sportlines possibly and new style renault sport badge.

Thanks for looking :approve:
 
Mikey

Mikey

  Clio
nice 1 mate, please dont ruin this one like you did the 1.2 mate, keep it pretty much standard, its a nice car!
 
Matt.J

Matt.J

  Mazda 3 MPS
I promise you all I won't ruin it. I went through a phase with the 1.2. C'mon, it didn't look 'that' bad :cool:. Needless to say, I've seen the light and have grown out of all that... this one will be staying as it is.

It's a dream to drive, but the ride is a lot harder and stiffer than I expected it to be so I'm not gonna rush to lower it.

Bad time of year to go throwing it around bends quickly too so atm I'm just enjoying the acceleration in straight lines ykno.

Thanks for all the comments guys :approve:
 
calypso

calypso

  clio 1.2 - 51 plate
nice one mafiew, looks pretty sweet, you be able to catch up to me next time i pass you on the motorway now,, lol...
 
Matt.J

Matt.J

  Mazda 3 MPS
Danni172 said:
Well done fella, good choice ;) The roads around your area look quality for pictures !
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Yeah, there's loads of really good roads around here (south wales). If anyone's ever down this direction then give me a shout as I'd love to go for a blast with another 1*2 at sometime.

Need a South Wales meet soon guys!
 
Matt.J

Matt.J

  Mazda 3 MPS
calypso said:
nice one mafiew, looks pretty sweet, you be able to catch up to me next time i pass you on the motorway now,, lol...
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Lol, I'll do my best to stay with the Cup Power, gotta learn to handle my car properly first tho ;)
 
calypso

calypso

  clio 1.2 - 51 plate
if you fancy going for a spin sometime fella, give me a shout, i'm always up for a drive, i know a couple of fellas who will come as well...
 
Matt.J

Matt.J

  Mazda 3 MPS
Definately mate, as soon as it starts drying up a bit now we'll go for a blast aound the black mountains or up your way somewhere. I'll look forward to it. Cheers
 
calypso

calypso

  clio 1.2 - 51 plate
i'll come up the black mountains, seen the veiws up there and would make out for a couple of good photo shoots, like you said though, when the weather gets better....
 
Martin_172

Martin_172

ClioSport Club Member
nice car mate, your 1.2 isnt that bad either tbh, ive seen much worse!

diadems are the future!! ive got them in mine and had them on my last clio although most here dont agree with them lol
 
Matt.J

Matt.J

  Mazda 3 MPS
Martin_89 said:
nice car mate, your 1.2 isnt that bad either tbh, ive seen much worse!

diadems are the future!! ive got them in mine and had them on my last clio although most here dont agree with them lol
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Thanks mate, I had silvervisions on the 1.2 but found they still showed a fair bit of orange at the back of the bulb, these osrams almost completely get rid of the fried egg effect and I think they go quite nicely with the iceberg. I like them anyway :approve:
 
P

Peperami

  M2 Competition
Where abouts in south wales are you fella? Gonna organise a driving weekend in wales at some point, any advice on good roads would be appreciated.

Oh, and i thought the 1.2 was alright! Kinda like an ickle cup, lol
 
Matt.J

Matt.J

  Mazda 3 MPS
Lol, thanks peperami. South Wales Swansea Valley buddy. About 8 miles from the Brecon Beacons, 2 miles from the Black Mountains, and 10 miles from the Gower Peninsula.

Really nice views all around to be honest. I'm not sure I'd be competent enough to reccomend some decent routes as I'm new(ish) to the meet thing, however if you PM Evandim or timsmeganer26 I'm sure they could reccomend some good routes. I'd be well up for tagging along with you guys though and I'll try and help out where I can.

Math
 
james7471827906

james7471827906

  Fiesta Silver Limited Ed.
looking good mate - is the first pic the road leading from crickohwell to a junction where you can turn left to beaufort and ebbw vale?
 
Matt.J

Matt.J

  Mazda 3 MPS
No buddy, it's up on the Black Mountains heading toward Capel Hendre. Top Gear have used it a couple of times.

My old car again but the pic shows a better view of this road...

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and another of the view from the top...

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Whereabouts in South Wales are you from James?
 
C

Christophe

  Clio MK 4
nice one mate. I did the exact same upgrade except i had a 1.2 8valve corsa then went to a iceberg 172. I've had it 6 months now and still puts a smile on my face when i give it sum
 
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