New member saying Hi and some pics of my project car.
Just a bit of of background. I bought this car a fortnight ago and am getting it roadworthy again - its been lying in the sales yard of a friend of mines this past nine months or so, and i felt a bit sorry for it. I negotiated a "fair" price for it, with the aim being to MOT it, service it, and perform some tidy up on it, then maybe buzzing about in it for a little while, then sell on.
Spec wise, its a 2002 Clio 172, fitted with Cup (?) alloys. Other upgrades - added 80 miles ago (but 9+ months) are
=> GAZ Gas adjustable suspension front and rear
=> Strut braces front and rear
=> Induction Kit
=> Decat
=> Big bore exhaust. Need to check exactly whats happening there, but it has a four branch manifold (not sure if this is standard on these?) and at least a stainless steel back box. Will know more tomorrow when i get a closer look at the car underneath.
=> Brembo ventilated, grooved discs and pads.
=> Four brand new tyres
=> New battery
Just back from my mechanic after full MOT check (northern ireland here so MOT prep then take to an MOT centre). Couple of track rod ends fitted, a hazard warning light switch, an earth strap and the headlight tightened up
Still to be done
=> Legal number plates
=> new rear number plate light (ordered)
=> exhaust bracket welded on to tail box (removed by previous owner for some reason)
Jobs after that are
=> Get it MOTd
=> refit a standard stereo. Dopey aftermarket one sitting out of slot at present
=> rebuild second key (in about 4 bits in glovebox)
=> new fitted mats
=> alloy wheel refurb in anthacite
=> replace aerial on roof (removed and gromit fitted)
=> new induction filter (rusty)
=> full polish and valet
=> see what history i can piece together about the car (loads of receipts in glovebox)
I'm going to use this thread for updates on progress, so more pics to follow.
Just a bit of of background. I bought this car a fortnight ago and am getting it roadworthy again - its been lying in the sales yard of a friend of mines this past nine months or so, and i felt a bit sorry for it. I negotiated a "fair" price for it, with the aim being to MOT it, service it, and perform some tidy up on it, then maybe buzzing about in it for a little while, then sell on.
Spec wise, its a 2002 Clio 172, fitted with Cup (?) alloys. Other upgrades - added 80 miles ago (but 9+ months) are
=> GAZ Gas adjustable suspension front and rear
=> Strut braces front and rear
=> Induction Kit
=> Decat
=> Big bore exhaust. Need to check exactly whats happening there, but it has a four branch manifold (not sure if this is standard on these?) and at least a stainless steel back box. Will know more tomorrow when i get a closer look at the car underneath.
=> Brembo ventilated, grooved discs and pads.
=> Four brand new tyres
=> New battery
Just back from my mechanic after full MOT check (northern ireland here so MOT prep then take to an MOT centre). Couple of track rod ends fitted, a hazard warning light switch, an earth strap and the headlight tightened up
Still to be done
=> Legal number plates
=> new rear number plate light (ordered)
=> exhaust bracket welded on to tail box (removed by previous owner for some reason)
Jobs after that are
=> Get it MOTd
=> refit a standard stereo. Dopey aftermarket one sitting out of slot at present
=> rebuild second key (in about 4 bits in glovebox)
=> new fitted mats
=> alloy wheel refurb in anthacite
=> replace aerial on roof (removed and gromit fitted)
=> new induction filter (rusty)
=> full polish and valet
=> see what history i can piece together about the car (loads of receipts in glovebox)
I'm going to use this thread for updates on progress, so more pics to follow.
