Harphamominom's New Shed

[Harpham]

So today, I picked up my 4th Clio...

Ill start off with a quick history lesson about the ones that I have previously owned.

2003 1.2 Clio Extreme y0

/chav

Ph2 172 Flamer

And the 3rd shed

Wales 2011 Clio On The Beach by Harpham y0, on Flickr

Finally, the 4th Clio... Ph1 172 y0

Ph1 172 Shed by Harpham y0, on Flickr

Ph1 172 Shed by Harpham y0, on Flickr)

Ph1 172 Shed by Harpham y0, on Flickr

Ph1 172 Shed by Harpham y0, on Flickr

Ph1 172 Shed by Harpham y0, on Flickr

Bit of a step down in some peoples' eyes, but it means that i'm going to be finance free and will be driving a car that is fun even at low speeds.
The car is on 63k, cambelt done etc. There are a few things I need to sort with it and to do an massive detailing session on it to make it mint, but it's a good starting position, as it was relatively cheap.

(Oh and before people ask about a certain Sunflower, I decided against chasing that one up, as it never moves, so I feel that id be asking for problems and because id be going to the owner without it being for sale, they'd have just seen the £££ signs and wanted silly money).

Plans though:
- Sort out little issues and make it mint
- If it is reliable to me over winter, then the fun can begin (stealth exhaust [if anyone has one for sale now, please feel free to PM me], coilies, maybe a bit of strippage)

 

[Will.]

Nice. Wish I had ph1.

Thought you were chopping the 200 in for the ph1?

 

[Harpham]

Thought you were chopping the 200 in for the ph1?

Nahh, this was my work mate's ph1, which is another reason why I bought it. I know its been looked after.

The 200 goes back to the dealer tomorrow

 

[marinemackay2003]

Ph 1 ftw ect ect

Car looks nice dude many plans?

 

[Brian]

Looking forward to seeing progress on this one!

 

[-Rob]

New rear plate needed.. Looks great though

 

[Brookie.]

Sensible choice I think in your position mate!

The new hack looks great, I have a big soft spot for PH1's

Looking forward to seeing where you go with it!

 

[Harpham]

Ph 1 ftw ect ect
Car looks nice dude many plans?

Theres a few bits that need sorting first, which shouldn't be too painful. Exhaust blowing being one of these, but that didn't bother me too much, as I want a stainless in time anyway.

My plans are to run it over winter to make sure it doesn't break down every 2 miles, then...

- Stealth system (are there any options other than ktec?)
- Wheel refurb to make them mint (may go another colour or may keep the clean standard look, unsure yet)
- Detailing sesh (may be done sooner, rather than later though)
- New, clean plates (ill get these done in the next month or so, as the rear does my head in. 3/4 front, standard rear)
- Coilies, get some lowzz
- Bit o' strippage, if I fancy it, as it's not like I need back seats
- +10bhp CS stickers, if Brian has posted my cheeky order x

Ill see where it takes me though... If it breaks alot, then none of the above will happen and ill just use it as a cheap, s**t runabout. If I get attached, then things may get really interesting...

 

[Alex H]

Bit o' strippage, if I fancy it, as it's not like I need back seats

But where will you bum AK?

Nice little project for you anyway

 

[Cookson]

Cup spoiler y0?

 

[Jewson172]

Looks good mate. Keep the plans simple and the ph1 will shine.

 

[Sanders]

* awaits the 'miss the 200' thread..

Nahh you know it makes sense mate, look forward to seeing the progress into making it a minter

 

[.Stevo.C.]

Looking good. List of things that need to be done:

Cup Spoiler
Eibach sportlines
Skoda splitter
Rs tuner

Sorted

 

[Kane.]

You done it then
What's it like being back in a mk2?
Looks a minter, I'd just keep the exterior clean and standard.

 

[mr.pink87]

Can't go wrong with a ph1 imo. Lovely cars.

 

[Tony Hunter]

First pic,I had to look twice,thought it had bonnet bulge.

 

[Dan519]

can do you a piper stealth if you like

 

[Harpham]

But where will you bum AK?
Nice little project for you anyway

If I take the seats out, then we'll be able to lay down together x

Cup spoiler y0?

That's what I forgot to put on the list. If I end up doing stuff to this, a Cup spoiler will definitely be on the list. Transformed the back end of my Flamer.

* awaits the 'miss the 200' thread..

Knowsit. Like I was saying to Sym0n t'other day whilst on our man date, ill only miss the looks of the 200. There's nothing else that I will miss about it tbh. That being said, I will definitely miss it, even if I haven't really clicked with it.

Will certainly be a fun little project for me. Plenty of things for me to be getting on with already, which is one thing which was lacking with the 200.

Kane. I've only driven it a few miles up to yet, but im taking it quite careful atm, as im used to being able to take corners at any speed in the 200. Can't do that anymore LOL.

 

[AK]

X

 

[Will.]

You will only miss the looks of the 200? Please tell me you don't mean the front.

 

[Scott™]

Nice car dude.

 

[Revels]

Welcome to the elite.

 

[Sym0n]

I can't be arsed to read this. But if you put ANY Ph2 parts on it I'll set fire to it.

X

P.S. Looks decent though.

 

[DB.]

LOVED the RB, but you will enjoy being in a better financial position so much more and you still have the speed!

 

[Scott™]

Welcome to the elite.

f**k off b****cks

 

[AK]

Ph2 lights, rear bumper and side strips.

 

[Naith]

noiceeee!

 

[Will.]

Ph2 lights, rear bumper and side strips.

You make sense except the rear bumper. Makes a change that you make sense to me.

 

[Brian]

Paul, I was going to delay dispatching your sticker order just in case you change your mind and regret this change! :rasp:

 

[Sym0n]

Ph2 lights, rear bumper and side strips.

And here is all the proof you need that throwing bits of Ph2 tat on to a Ph1 is a s**t idea.

/Scottish

 

[Revels]

Ph2 lights are allowed. That's it.

/Admin.

 

[Sym0n]

Ph2 lights are allowed. That's it.

/Admin.

I'm not angry. Just disappointed.

 

[AK]

And here is all the proof you need that throwing bits of Ph2 tat on to a Ph1 is a s**t idea.

/Scottish

f**k off.

It'll look loads better than your crap with the Ph2 parts.

 

[Sym0n]

Did you ever own a Renault Sport?

Have you lowered your Oyster Card?

Opinion null and void.

X

 

[AK]

I've got a Ph2 Oyster card.

 

[Sym0n]

PhJew?

 

[Leeshez]

Nice car .

 

[andywa]

Looks tidy.

 

[AK]

PhJew?

+1

 

[BlazeYouQuick]

Nice. Love the RB.