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My new toy
- Thread starter Craig1974
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Ok, sorted it. My Renault specialist gave it the all clear today, the 49000 miles appear genuine. Everything is sound except for a few issues like trim, 1 injector lead is frayed, disc's and pads will need doing soon (upgrade I think) and it will need the cambelt doing sooner rather than later.
It also has an aftermarket exhaust fitted from the cat back, which will need a couple of new brackets.
The only other things that need doing are cosmetic:
Passenger seat has a tear.
Needs a new mirror
Headlights are cloudy as...
And the wheels are shocking, but I've got these sorted soon.
I have added it's first bit though, just some new mats
Also the post office have got my clear side repeaters and I've got a few other bits on order and being watched on ebay.
It also has an aftermarket exhaust fitted from the cat back, which will need a couple of new brackets.
The only other things that need doing are cosmetic:
Passenger seat has a tear.
Needs a new mirror
Headlights are cloudy as...
And the wheels are shocking, but I've got these sorted soon.
I have added it's first bit though, just some new mats
Also the post office have got my clear side repeaters and I've got a few other bits on order and being watched on ebay.
What other plans you got in mind? Just a general tidy up and keep clean or go full hog and mod it?
First just to get everything sorted and make sure its good, tidy it up and make sure the mechanicals are good. Then will be looking at a remap, better exhaust and the usual filters (possibly induction kit). Thinking about getting the 98ron map (is that right) done for a start as it seems reasonable.
And possibly get it on some rollers to check what else the previous owner has had done ?
These will be my next job though
Can clean up the cloudy ones in my own time then.
And the bloke who serviced it today has 2 son's who race clio's, and break them. So they're gonna ring me when the have some trim bits sorted for me.
These will be my next job though
Can clean up the cloudy ones in my own time then.
And the bloke who serviced it today has 2 son's who race clio's, and break them. So they're gonna ring me when the have some trim bits sorted for me.
Sounds good. Looks like you've got non xenon headlamps there as replacements though. Might be worth looking into keeping the xenons. Non xenons are pants.
Exhaust and a diy induction k-tec style induction kit is a good way forward. 98 Ron map helps so I've read.
It's all in the handling though, make sure it's all in tip top condition with some decent tyres and you'll laughing.
I've just put some Federal RSR's on mine and it's improved it 100%
Exhaust and a diy induction k-tec style induction kit is a good way forward. 98 Ron map helps so I've read.
It's all in the handling though, make sure it's all in tip top condition with some decent tyres and you'll laughing.
I've just put some Federal RSR's on mine and it's improved it 100%
That's a novice mistake by me, I thought the lights were the same and it was just the bulbs that were different. Gutted
A couple of different grades of wet and dry then a cutting compound will see you right. Worked a treat on my ph1 lights.
Just be sure to seal them well or they'll quickly go yellow again.
Just be sure to seal them well or they'll quickly go yellow again.
Well, just spent 3hrs cleaning it. With my first ever attempt at claying, but turned out ok I think
Even got a little bit of a reflection shot, it looks crap because of my camera skills.
And got my led repeaters on, but still sure about them
Also purchased a headlight restoration kit. I'm really struggling to wait until May though to get some wheels.
Even got a little bit of a reflection shot, it looks crap because of my camera skills.
And got my led repeaters on, but still sure about them
Also purchased a headlight restoration kit. I'm really struggling to wait until May though to get some wheels.
I agree, it looks like a right fat barsteward has jumped into the passenger seat. But the interior will be the last thing to be done, unless ones comes up really really cheap.
Got a parcel from @Stopherson today, and fitted them straight away.
Before:
After:
Must say, it's one of the easiest jobs I've done. Except for breaking a clip on the inside cover\trim bit. I'll get them polished up tomorrow along with another new addition if all goes to plan.
Also fitted my connects2 ipod adapter yesterday so no more jumping cd's every time I go over a pebble:
Before:
After:
Must say, it's one of the easiest jobs I've done. Except for breaking a clip on the inside cover\trim bit. I'll get them polished up tomorrow along with another new addition if all goes to plan.
Also fitted my connects2 ipod adapter yesterday so no more jumping cd's every time I go over a pebble:
Clio 172 turbo
looks good glad the mirrirs got to you ok, you should get a skoda splitter for the front bumper will finish the front off nicely
Been out for a little drive today and picked something up off @davo172
Make the car look loads better, and I can get my standards refurbed now for winter wheels or track wheels (if I'm ever brave enough).
Next up is to get the cambelt done next week or end of May then just enjoy it for a while and look out for bargains, still got to sort the lights out.
Then it's suspension and brake upgrade/renew time.
Make the car look loads better, and I can get my standards refurbed now for winter wheels or track wheels (if I'm ever brave enough).
Next up is to get the cambelt done next week or end of May then just enjoy it for a while and look out for bargains, still got to sort the lights out.
Then it's suspension and brake upgrade/renew time.
Are they 17s they look big?
Been out for a little drive today and picked something up off @davo172
Make the car look loads better, and I can get my standards refurbed now for winter wheels or track wheels (if I'm ever brave enough).
Next up is to get the cambelt done next week or end of May then just enjoy it for a while and look out for bargains, still got to sort the lights out.
Then it's suspension and brake upgrade/renew time.
Yeah, 17's. I really can't be doing with 15's and 16's seemed small.
I know people are gonna dislike, but I like. And will even better when it's dropped a little bit.
The ride isn't as harsh as the 16's, but that might be because the suspension was raised.
But it's gonna be dropped soon anyway, might even risk coilovers with this car. Never tried them.
They look too big IMO. Correct colour, just look too big.
Not done much over the weekend as I've been down Skegness with my son for a football tournament, so the car has at least had its first good run. Some lovely roads on the way.
But did get a nice surprise when I came back, as this was waiting for me
Just got to decide where to put the sticker ?
But did get a nice surprise when I came back, as this was waiting for me
Just got to decide where to put the sticker ?
Well as I'm off work with food poisoning/viral infection, and can't be more than 30ft from a toilet, I thought I'd fit this:
It's been sat in my room for a couple of weeks now, so thought it was time. I did try last week without jacking the car an failed. So jacked the car up in the sunshine today and fitted it.
Can honestly say it's the best £15 I've ever spent, transforms the front end. I just need to sort the lights out now and tidy up the bumper. I'll take a better pic later, the shadow from the car hides the splitter if I take a full pic.
It's been sat in my room for a couple of weeks now, so thought it was time. I did try last week without jacking the car an failed. So jacked the car up in the sunshine today and fitted it.
Can honestly say it's the best £15 I've ever spent, transforms the front end. I just need to sort the lights out now and tidy up the bumper. I'll take a better pic later, the shadow from the car hides the splitter if I take a full pic.
No sorry, just searched for Skoda Fabia splitter on eBay.
dann2707
ClioSport Club Member
Wheels suit it in that size. I like
Can't get a decent pic of the splitter;
And I've either got to get a new bumper or try and touch the paintwork up on this one. But I have given up on the lights, gonna let someone else do it now
And I am really tempted with a new engine cover I've seen, it's just whether I can waste money on something the car doesn't need ? But can't stop looking at it, and could go green callipers etc to match with it:
And I've either got to get a new bumper or try and touch the paintwork up on this one. But I have given up on the lights, gonna let someone else do it now
And I am really tempted with a new engine cover I've seen, it's just whether I can waste money on something the car doesn't need ? But can't stop looking at it, and could go green callipers etc to match with it:
You deserve to get pulled for the terrible font!
The
Tyres are on the wrong way, there will be a arrow on the side wall with the word direction next to it.
davo172
ClioSport Club Member
TCR'd 172
Yep It wasn't when I had em !
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