Rojer
ClioSport Club Member
10,000 mile update!
So i have had the car for almost three months now and done over 10k, in that time i like to think i have saved it somewhat. When i first picked up the car is was clear the previous owner did care for it, however the lack of funds saw some cheap parts and quick fixes. I'm not saying the car is perfect now, it never will be but it's slowly getting better and better in my ownership. I have never had such a connection straight away with a car. On the test drive i took it down some lanes and i was beaming, from that point on i knew the car was coming home with me. With potential job and life plans i may not be able to keep the high level of upgrades/maintenance i would like, it may even result in selling the car For now i don't want to worry about that and want to focus on enjoying every minute behind the wheel.
With that in mind i took the car for an enthusiastic drive during the week around 2/3am and i managed to set the brakes on fire! I came to a stop and smoke was bellowing out from the wheels. The previous owner did replace the brakes all round, but I can tell it's just cheap s**t in there atm.
Yesterday i gave the car a scrub, i am quite interested in detailing and own a machine polisher, but i am far too lazy to sit there claying it then waxing and polishing etc etc. I would much rather pay someone else to do it for me! My friend just purchased some Gyeon Wet coat and I must say this is perfect for the lazy detailer! You wash the car as normal and when the car is still wet you spray all over the car and then rinse off. You get instant beading and protection for quite a while.
In the near future i have the following plans/items to buy:
* Brake upgrade all round (discs, pads, fluid, lines potentially calipers)
* Bilstein B14s, new front and rear top mounts
* New PAS pump (fitting in a week)
* 197 cams & remap (fitting in a week)
* Rear axle brake line as its starting to corrode (fitting in a week)
* Replacement climate control panel (buttons have rubbed away)
* Gear stick insert or PMS shifter
* Door grabs (all sticky and nasty)
* Hazard switch surround as it has a small broken piece
* New pedals
* New matts
* Replace missing aerial
* Wheel replacement or refurb
* Repair the bolster wear on the seat
* Front splitter
* Maybe a cup or trophy spoiler
After that it would be paintwork or turbo, depends on how everything goes in the next few weeks. If anyone has any of the parts listed above or has any recommendations for me that would be great
So i have had the car for almost three months now and done over 10k, in that time i like to think i have saved it somewhat. When i first picked up the car is was clear the previous owner did care for it, however the lack of funds saw some cheap parts and quick fixes. I'm not saying the car is perfect now, it never will be but it's slowly getting better and better in my ownership. I have never had such a connection straight away with a car. On the test drive i took it down some lanes and i was beaming, from that point on i knew the car was coming home with me. With potential job and life plans i may not be able to keep the high level of upgrades/maintenance i would like, it may even result in selling the car For now i don't want to worry about that and want to focus on enjoying every minute behind the wheel.
With that in mind i took the car for an enthusiastic drive during the week around 2/3am and i managed to set the brakes on fire! I came to a stop and smoke was bellowing out from the wheels. The previous owner did replace the brakes all round, but I can tell it's just cheap s**t in there atm.
Yesterday i gave the car a scrub, i am quite interested in detailing and own a machine polisher, but i am far too lazy to sit there claying it then waxing and polishing etc etc. I would much rather pay someone else to do it for me! My friend just purchased some Gyeon Wet coat and I must say this is perfect for the lazy detailer! You wash the car as normal and when the car is still wet you spray all over the car and then rinse off. You get instant beading and protection for quite a while.
In the near future i have the following plans/items to buy:
* Brake upgrade all round (discs, pads, fluid, lines potentially calipers)
* Bilstein B14s, new front and rear top mounts
* New PAS pump (fitting in a week)
* 197 cams & remap (fitting in a week)
* Rear axle brake line as its starting to corrode (fitting in a week)
* Replacement climate control panel (buttons have rubbed away)
* Gear stick insert or PMS shifter
* Door grabs (all sticky and nasty)
* Hazard switch surround as it has a small broken piece
* New pedals
* New matts
* Replace missing aerial
* Wheel replacement or refurb
* Repair the bolster wear on the seat
* Front splitter
* Maybe a cup or trophy spoiler
After that it would be paintwork or turbo, depends on how everything goes in the next few weeks. If anyone has any of the parts listed above or has any recommendations for me that would be great