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This is my brand new project thread, I had one before but i decided to delete it and write up a new one. Anyway my 1.2 Renault Clio Extreme. Yes... "Extreme" the car with the nice seats with a horrific colour that is dirtier than (insert pun here).
I purchased my car last October for £1995 i had covered 55,000 miles and came with no service history
however i took a gamble and so far "touch wood" it has paid off.
For thoses that dont know this is what a standard Clio "Extreme" Looks like.
My original plan was to use this car get some "no claims" and save for a better/faster car.
After about 1 weeks worth of ownership i changed my mind.
I signed up to this forum and became a paid member the day before i picked the car up i had some rough ideas of what i wanted.
First Purchase was this Halfords Tool Kit, Clio Membership a pair of axle stands and a jack.
I then began to buy and gather up some stuff ready to fit. Starting with some colour coding.
I sent my bump strips, clio badge, bullets and gear insert off to "spray shack" and purchased a colour coded spoiler from Cit-Ren. This made a massive difference to how the car looked anyone will tell you how great colour coding is.
I was rolling around like this for a while until christmas actually then one cold winters day my earth cable snapped. I became depressed which resorting in me getting a AA membership and these.
Eibach sportlines are really good dont get me wrong however if i coluld go back in time i wish i had bought some Raceline-Rokkor Coilovers for that extra bit of cash and the extra lows.
I then had a second problem appear my backbox was badly corroded and air was getting in the exhaust system basically my car sounded like a hoover, no problem i gave me a excuse to buy this. When i went to fit this the first time i was amazingly shocked at how perished the old rubber hangars were, so i then had to buy some more of them too.
This is a great sounding exhaust for the Non Sport it isnt droney/chavvy/loud. However also looking back i wish i had purchased the stealth system but hey you live and learn.
I then ran into what i thought was another big problem.
However my mind was put to ease from all you helpful people on the forum. It was time to treat my car to some mechanical love.
New oil, oil filter, spark plugs dogbone mount was purchased and fitted.
Its quite amazing how much difference a service can make.
Blah Blah Blah. Your probably slowly starting to lose interest however i will soldier on. I went through a bit of a poor mans modifying stage, little things that make a big difference though.
My cliosport.net sticker.
I fitted silvervisions to the front and rear to get rid of that fried egg look, who in their right mind would argue paying £6 for 4 bulbs to transform the look of their car? The results speak for themselves really.
I also removed the "Extreme" Badges from the doors.
Also got a Honda ariel to replace the renault tower.
A few weeks maybe 6/7 passed by i was being tight and refused to pay £50 for a RS grill, after looking at the "Non Sports in here" thread countless times i soon came to my senses.
Next was to relplace my dealer plates i ordered some UK pressed plates along with a TRS tow strap. Worst waste of money to date. I hate the plates so much...i only have the rear one fitted i quite like the tow straps but only really suit track cars so that wasnt fitted either.
A couple of days ago i recieved this through the post...
My French car show tickets. I hope too see some of you there and i apoligise for the r****d threads, questions posts ive had over the last couple of days i was getting bored of my car wanted a Saxo blah blah anyway thanks for all the advice ive recieved on this forum you made me see the light, LETS STAY ON TOPIC WITH THE CAR THOUGH.
Theres a few things i need to sort out in the next couple of weeks, new tyres new battery and book in for a cambelt change. I have some plans for this car now so just watch this project infact Subscribe to it. I hope you enjoyed reading through all that crap.
I also apoligize for the lack of before and after pictures in this thread. So i thought i would treat you here she is now, bad iPhone pictures.
C+C!
Cheers.
This is my brand new project thread, I had one before but i decided to delete it and write up a new one. Anyway my 1.2 Renault Clio Extreme. Yes... "Extreme" the car with the nice seats with a horrific colour that is dirtier than (insert pun here).
I purchased my car last October for £1995 i had covered 55,000 miles and came with no service history
however i took a gamble and so far "touch wood" it has paid off.For thoses that dont know this is what a standard Clio "Extreme" Looks like.
My original plan was to use this car get some "no claims" and save for a better/faster car.
After about 1 weeks worth of ownership i changed my mind.
I signed up to this forum and became a paid member the day before i picked the car up i had some rough ideas of what i wanted.
First Purchase was this Halfords Tool Kit, Clio Membership a pair of axle stands and a jack.
I then began to buy and gather up some stuff ready to fit. Starting with some colour coding.
I sent my bump strips, clio badge, bullets and gear insert off to "spray shack" and purchased a colour coded spoiler from Cit-Ren. This made a massive difference to how the car looked anyone will tell you how great colour coding is.
I was rolling around like this for a while until christmas actually then one cold winters day my earth cable snapped. I became depressed which resorting in me getting a AA membership and these.
Eibach sportlines are really good dont get me wrong however if i coluld go back in time i wish i had bought some Raceline-Rokkor Coilovers for that extra bit of cash and the extra lows.
I then had a second problem appear my backbox was badly corroded and air was getting in the exhaust system basically my car sounded like a hoover, no problem i gave me a excuse to buy this. When i went to fit this the first time i was amazingly shocked at how perished the old rubber hangars were, so i then had to buy some more of them too.
This is a great sounding exhaust for the Non Sport it isnt droney/chavvy/loud. However also looking back i wish i had purchased the stealth system but hey you live and learn.
I then ran into what i thought was another big problem.
However my mind was put to ease from all you helpful people on the forum. It was time to treat my car to some mechanical love.
New oil, oil filter, spark plugs dogbone mount was purchased and fitted.
Its quite amazing how much difference a service can make.
Blah Blah Blah. Your probably slowly starting to lose interest however i will soldier on. I went through a bit of a poor mans modifying stage, little things that make a big difference though.
My cliosport.net sticker.
I fitted silvervisions to the front and rear to get rid of that fried egg look, who in their right mind would argue paying £6 for 4 bulbs to transform the look of their car? The results speak for themselves really.
I also removed the "Extreme" Badges from the doors.
Also got a Honda ariel to replace the renault tower.
A few weeks maybe 6/7 passed by i was being tight and refused to pay £50 for a RS grill, after looking at the "Non Sports in here" thread countless times i soon came to my senses.
Next was to relplace my dealer plates i ordered some UK pressed plates along with a TRS tow strap. Worst waste of money to date. I hate the plates so much...i only have the rear one fitted i quite like the tow straps but only really suit track cars so that wasnt fitted either.
A couple of days ago i recieved this through the post...
My French car show tickets. I hope too see some of you there and i apoligise for the r****d threads, questions posts ive had over the last couple of days i was getting bored of my car wanted a Saxo blah blah anyway thanks for all the advice ive recieved on this forum you made me see the light, LETS STAY ON TOPIC WITH THE CAR THOUGH.
Theres a few things i need to sort out in the next couple of weeks, new tyres new battery and book in for a cambelt change. I have some plans for this car now so just watch this project infact Subscribe to it
. I hope you enjoyed reading through all that crap.I also apoligize for the lack of before and after pictures in this thread. So i thought i would treat you here she is now, bad iPhone pictures.
C+C!
Cheers.
