Looks alright on black f1s tbh mate! Get some yellow decals though 
I bet they'll grow on you.
I bet they'll grow on you.
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Harphamominom's Ph1 Project - sunflower content p12 onwards
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Paul172sport
ClioSport Club Member
Sunflower Ph1
Personally I prefer the silver rims, but for winter wheels looks come second place.
Yeah I know what you mean, I think it does look nice and fresh on the silver f1s.
I've got those white storm ones to put in at some point before the weather turns.
I've got those white storm ones to put in at some point before the weather turns.
Today I took delivery of my final parcel, ready to take it up to Mick's next week.
Oh hai goodies...
ARB Bushes
Cup Wishbones
Pure Motorsport Top Mounts
Once that is done, ill get the geometry done again and I think ill be getting rid of the neg camber at the front, as it managed to destroy my front tyres in about 4 months of use LOL, plus my daily drive to work doesn't really warrant race car settings.
I also think that the Auxiliary belt is starting to squeal at me, so i'm going to get Mick to have a quick look when it's in with him to see whether it is that. If so, that'll be another bit of expense this month. I'm already broke this month, only got paid last Friday... Urgh.
Oh hai goodies...
ARB Bushes
Cup Wishbones
Pure Motorsport Top Mounts
Once that is done, ill get the geometry done again and I think ill be getting rid of the neg camber at the front, as it managed to destroy my front tyres in about 4 months of use LOL, plus my daily drive to work doesn't really warrant race car settings.
I also think that the Auxiliary belt is starting to squeal at me, so i'm going to get Mick to have a quick look when it's in with him to see whether it is that. If so, that'll be another bit of expense this month. I'm already broke this month, only got paid last Friday... Urgh.
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Not at all. The steering feels worn, like a 13 year old car. I want everything to be fresh and tight, giggitty.
Probably off the back of a lorry...
Is it wrong I selectively read that as "feels like a 13 year old" lol.
Can't believe how far the car has come on since we looked initially looked at it!
Winter Details
Completed an early winter detail today, as otherwise I probably won't have chance.
Usual process. Bucket & dirty sponge etc, followed by a layer of Tripple, 2x layers of Zaino Z2 and finished with my new Auto Finesse Desire wax. Awesome stuff!!
It was dark by the time I was done, so here's some shots after the 1st layer of wax. I'll hopefully get some better photos tomorrow.
5/10/13 Snowflower Winter Detail by Harpham PT, on Flickr
5/10/13 Snowflower Winter Detail by Harpham PT, on Flickr
5/10/13 Snowflower Winter Detail by Harpham PT, on Flickr
5/10/13 Snowflower Winter Detail by Harpham PT, on Flickr
5/10/13 Snowflower Winter Detail by Harpham PT, on Flickr
Shot of the winter wheels close up:
5/10/13 Snowflower Winter Detail by Harpham PT, on Flickr
This was once id finished, but as it was dark, I couldn't really get a good shot:
5/10/13 Snowflower Winter Detail by Harpham PT, on Flickr
On Wednesday, Mick @ Diamond Motors fitted me Cup Wishbones, Pure Motorsport Solid Top Mounts & Powerflex ARB bushes. I've since had it tracked (will be getting the camber sorted out too). Such an awesome improvement. It's pretty much driving exactly how I want it to now!
Mechanically, i've now done pretty much everything that I wanted to do. It'll just be a case of chasing things now when they go wrong.
I'll be giving it a service before winter kicks in, but apart from that, that'll probably be everything until next year...
Completed an early winter detail today, as otherwise I probably won't have chance.
Usual process. Bucket & dirty sponge etc, followed by a layer of Tripple, 2x layers of Zaino Z2 and finished with my new Auto Finesse Desire wax. Awesome stuff!!
It was dark by the time I was done, so here's some shots after the 1st layer of wax. I'll hopefully get some better photos tomorrow.
5/10/13 Snowflower Winter Detail by Harpham PT, on Flickr
5/10/13 Snowflower Winter Detail by Harpham PT, on Flickr
5/10/13 Snowflower Winter Detail by Harpham PT, on Flickr
5/10/13 Snowflower Winter Detail by Harpham PT, on Flickr
5/10/13 Snowflower Winter Detail by Harpham PT, on Flickr
Shot of the winter wheels close up:
5/10/13 Snowflower Winter Detail by Harpham PT, on Flickr
This was once id finished, but as it was dark, I couldn't really get a good shot:
5/10/13 Snowflower Winter Detail by Harpham PT, on Flickr
On Wednesday, Mick @ Diamond Motors fitted me Cup Wishbones, Pure Motorsport Solid Top Mounts & Powerflex ARB bushes. I've since had it tracked (will be getting the camber sorted out too). Such an awesome improvement. It's pretty much driving exactly how I want it to now!
Mechanically, i've now done pretty much everything that I wanted to do. It'll just be a case of chasing things now when they go wrong
.I'll be giving it a service before winter kicks in, but apart from that, that'll probably be everything until next year...
Stefan.
ClioSport Club Member
Really nice!!
What dressing do you use on the tyres?
What dressing do you use on the tyres?
I was going to ask the same thing.
Car looks stunning as always, one of, if not the cleanest car on the forum!
Car looks stunning as always, one of, if not the cleanest car on the forum!
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Paul, it doesn't even look like your car! Looks hard as nails mate, love it!
Clio 197
Nice job Paul. Makes me wanna go and give my car a good wax. I won't be removing side strips and masking up though!
Thanks guys. I'm pleased with how it's come up. Still got plenty of swirls and every time I detail it, it has more & more chips/little defects, but when I consider how old it is and how it was when I bought it, it looks fantastic.
I used Auto Glym's tyre shine yesterday. It's actually very good for the cost. There was another brand that I've used the past few times, which I got a sample of in last month's Waxybox, which was amazing, so I'll be buying some of that at some point.
I might start tart to tackle the engine bay today and seal up my silver F1s, as they'll be in storage over winter now.
I used Auto Glym's tyre shine yesterday. It's actually very good for the cost. There was another brand that I've used the past few times, which I got a sample of in last month's Waxybox, which was amazing, so I'll be buying some of that at some point.
I might start tart to tackle the engine bay today and seal up my silver F1s, as they'll be in storage over winter now.
A decent write up of what you do to the bay would be nice, as I'll need to do mine soon.
Engine bays are really easy! I'll upload a photo of mine when I'm on my laptop!
Clio 197
Maguires endurance Tyre gel is also very good and doesn't go brown which AutoGlym seems to.
Thanks again guys.
Been quite busy today. Car is already dirty, as I had to drive it early morning with all the morning dew on there. FUUU water marks.
Here it is parked up across my street. Stance looks perfect.
Gave the engine bay a quick going over. Still ditched, but meh...
And one of the new top mounts. Epic bit of kit.
Also cleaned up my silver rims. I was almost out of tar remover, so couldn't go all out and get rid of every bit of tar. Will have to sort that next year when the rims go back on the car.
They were absolutely covered in s**t.
After:
I currently don't like Clarkey, as just as i'm happy with how things are with the car, he's now putting ideas in my head.
Been quite busy today. Car is already dirty, as I had to drive it early morning with all the morning dew on there. FUUU water marks.
Here it is parked up across my street. Stance looks perfect.
Gave the engine bay a quick going over. Still ditched, but meh...
And one of the new top mounts. Epic bit of kit.
Also cleaned up my silver rims. I was almost out of tar remover, so couldn't go all out and get rid of every bit of tar
. Will have to sort that next year when the rims go back on the car.They were absolutely covered in s**t.
After:
I currently don't like Clarkey, as just as i'm happy with how things are with the car, he's now putting ideas in my head.
Good god that's clean. Love this car so much
The stance is perfect!
The stance is perfect!
Inferno 225 cup
I'm really not happy with your engine bay. At all!!! But the everything else is incredible mate.
I'll see you soon and give you a helping hand, shouldn't take long at all.
X
I'll see you soon and give you a helping hand, shouldn't take long at all.
X
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
That's sitting perfect Paul! Looks fab mate
What's your views on the PM top mounts?
What's your views on the PM top mounts?
Paul you need to give Adam a call and order the engine bay stickers.
You need to get this one.
This took me ages to sort, so i hope you feel lucky that ive told you....lol
Oh and a new engine coolant bottle from ebay would look good.
And then this one which is from a 197, but the only bit you need is the engine fan warning one. (2nd from the end)
Done!!
You need to get this one.
This took me ages to sort, so i hope you feel lucky that ive told you....lol
Oh and a new engine coolant bottle from ebay would look good.
And then this one which is from a 197, but the only bit you need is the engine fan warning one. (2nd from the end)
Done!!
Yus!! Looking forwards to finding out how you keep yours so clean lol.
I haven't driven it too hard yet, due to the geo not being fully set up and my arches are currently scrubbing at the front, but the initial impression is that they're awesome. Even at slower speeds, the car feels much tighter around corners. Definitely a worthwhile buy.That's sitting perfect Paul! Looks fab mate
What's your views on the PM top mounts?
I've finally got the steering & suspension to pretty much how I want it. I just need to take my wheels back to the garage, as i'm pretty sure that they've either balanced one up wrong or one has a slight buckle, as ever since they've gone on, my steering drifts to the left slightly.
Ordered the large one for now.
Luckily, this morning I was putting in an order with Adam anyway.
Ordered some arch liner clips and a new centre exhaust mount, seeing as they're made of cheese and last about 2 seconds. Is there such thing as an uprated centre mount?
The Renault item is an updated part, it should be made of a red material which is stronger than the previous / older part.
I have a red one on already. Probably lasted a year.
The exhaust I have is one of the early & very heavy Ktec stealth ones though, so no surprises why it's killing my mounts.
Is the exhaust aligned correctly? Could be pulling / twisted on the mount slightly?
lovely as ever chap, how you fixed this weekend coming? RB meets flower for a shoot?
INVITE?
I bet Clarkey would be up for a spot of dogging, er... umm.. I mean photography.
It's my weekend of lates at work, although I will be in Alfreton Sunday morning, if you fancied a really quick shoot.lovely as ever chap, how you fixed this weekend coming? RB meets flower for a shoot?
Get Clarkey and Gray along with their sheds too...
I have a genuine rear mount, but with a pikey socket cable tied in, as I found that to be sagging within a couple of months lol.
