Newbie!

[MiiTCHH]

Hi, I'm new here and new to the Clio world...

actually, I don't own a clio, but I'm buying one for my girlfriend so will be on here with all the work that's done one it...

I've bought a 1.2 Campus Sport off a friend of mine which has a few little bits on it which look rather nice, this is the only picture I have of it I'm afraid

I haven't actually bought it yet, will be getting it Friday and will have some updates then

It needs some work... Cam belt is overdue, new front tyres, exhaust mount and some rear bumper work.

One thing I'm confused with us where the exhaust is from as I've never seen the twin exits on a 1.2 before.

Unfortunately the part of the bumper which the exhaust attaches to has broken, and I was thinking does a 172 bumper fit easy enough to these? All be it cutting the exhaust cut outs

 

[jesus]

It's obviously had a replica 182 exhaust put on as well as the 182 wheels. Not the worst I've seen by far but yes a 172 bumper would fit straight on.

 

[MiiTCHH]

What make is the exhaust? Or can you even buy them?

 

[alexr19]

It could be a custom exhaust but it could just be the one ktec do. A 182 bumper should fit on. Looks good though. Enjoy it

 

[MiiTCHH]

I thought the 182 bumper cut outs didn't align with the ktec exhaust?

 

[Chi]

Welcome mate, looks decent..

 

[cat171]

If you get a 172 bumper you'll have to have it cut out for the exhaust pipes, or see if you can get a 182 one.

 

[Paul.M]

Measure the gap between the tips and put it up here and I'm sure one of us with a 182 can measure the gap between ours to give you a slightly better indication of whether a 182 bumper will fit

If not then as said buy a 172 one and cut it yourself.

Car looks pretty nice btw I like it.

 

[Martin_172]

that's the ktec 182 look exhaust, it doesn't fit with the 182 bumper oddly enough from memory I remember reading about it on here

 

[MiiTCHH]

I've had the bumper off and sorted out the bracket that holds it so its sorted now... Was going to replace the bumper as it had cracked on the back where the exhaust bracket was held and the exhaust rattled but its okay now

 

[MiiTCHH]

Took a few photos of the work I've been doing to it...

fitted a new cambelt and water pump as it was 10k over due, and had a seriously clean! Got some new interior for it as the seats were beyond recovery!

Waiting on an air filter before I fit the air box

 

[MiiTCHH]

Now for the inside

Still got lots more to do... Interior needs more cleaning, all the dash and trim needs doing, 2 front tyres and pads and tracking, new heater dials as the previous owner picked at them, and a well needed service! Been reading up on fuel filters and apparently they aren't like normal ones?

 

[jesus]

You've done a great job of cleaning all that up - well done

 

[MiiTCHH]

The car hasn't seen a vacuum or bucket of water for the last 18 months so its getting some serious love now

 

[jesus]

It sounds a bit like mine I should really keep on top of it more.

 

[MiiTCHH]

Haha, I have OCD when it comes to keeping cars clean!

I I don't like the way the subs been wired in so all that's coming out as well

 

[jesus]

Weight loss ftw!

 

[MiiTCHH]

Almost finished, so far she's had,

Cam Belt
Water Pump
Full Service
Brake Pads
Front Tyres
New Seats (front and rear)
Full interior shampoo
and minor interior detailing...

all thats left to do now is finish off the interior and then start on a full detail on the outside!

 

[cat171]

Nice turnaround, interior looks great now! Under the bonnet looks great too, if you get a new bottle under there it'll look like new

 

[MiiTCHH]

Nice turnaround, interior looks great now! Under the bonnet looks great too, if you get a new bottle under there it'll look like new

Thanks! Has been some hard work! 6 days of full grafting... Dad worked on it every morning then when I got back from work I carried on the work, so its been non stop everyday.. Here are the final outside shots after a detailing session...

ignore the scuff on the bump strips, will get them changed another time

 

[Coops Mk1]

I like that, even the exhaust looks good as its not trying to be a 182 so much as inspired by a 182

good work on cleaning it up as well, looked a right state when you bought it inside/engine bay.

 

[cat171]

Looks properly clean! I'd maybe get an RS grille for it, I know that it's a pretty common mod to do, I reckon they look good tbh.

 

[Cub.]

Looks really good now you have cleaned it up. Good work!

I was overjoyed to see the 'sport' badge has gone aswell.

 

[MiiTCHH]

Thanks guys! What's the RS grill? I don't know much about mods for Clios, I'm a Vauxhall guy

Yea the sport badge is gone, well, the lad before me took it off but left the glue, so it all came off during the detailing...

got it a few pictures of the inside... Just need a new heater control panel and its done!

Plus, she smells so good inside now... You couldn't possibly imagine the smell before! 18 months of smoke, weed and dirt!

 

[cat171]

The RS grill is the one that came on the 172 / 182's. I think they are about £45 from the dealers (well they were a fair while ago)

 

[MiiTCHH]

 

[MiiTCHH]

One quick question, when you turn on the headlights, does the heater dials light up? Or do they stay dark?