Should i go for a red lip in the alloys?

THESEXPISTOL · Jan 18, 2012

Hi guys, i have a 1.5dCi and a few months ago i decided to go for a more sporty look. I really liked the original alloys, and in my country there are strict rules about alloys size and tyre sizes, so i've just decided to paint the alloys in glossy black. I also applied carbon fiber vinyl into the badges and i will also apply it on the mirror caps.
I was thinking about painting the brake calipers in red, but my clio only has two brake disks on the front wheels, and the back wheels would look bad. I've found a Clio RS with a red lip and i kinda like the look, but i don't want to overdo the car's look. I can get a vinyl high quality kit pretty cheap.
I will also install a RS grid on the front.

Do you think it will look nice, or will i overdo the car?
Shoot your opinions.

The one i found on the web:

Mine:

plymcl172 · Jan 18, 2012

Everyone else will say what I say and save your money till you can buy a 172/182. I think cars like yours can lose value when selling on unless you trade it in. No one wants to buy a tarted up dci right !

markhinton · Jan 18, 2012

I see what you're trying to achieve, with the subtle red hints, but honestly I think it looks perfect - don't change a thing!

AP'Moss · Jan 18, 2012

plymcl172 said:
Everyone else will say what I say and save your money till you can buy a 172/182. I think cars like yours can lose value when selling on unless you trade it in. No one wants to buy a tarted up dci right !

Do not listen.

Imo you should give it a go and if it looks s**t get rid.

AlexCrosbie · Jan 18, 2012

All i am going to say is try it and see ! we can all give the 'no it will look s**t' comments but at the end of the day its your car and only you can decide whether you like it . :rasp:

Rob · Jan 18, 2012

Have a go with rim tape first, see if you like it.

JakeyCUK · Jan 18, 2012

quick photoshop

Goodj · Jan 18, 2012

How can you have strict sules about tyre sizes, but still be able to stick that exhaust on it!?!!??!

Double standards going on there.
Anyway, the paintshop above looks pretty decent, adds a touch of relief colour, wouldn't think it'd be any better with calipers though

THESEXPISTOL · Jan 18, 2012

plymcl172 said:
Everyone else will say what I say and save your money till you can buy a 172/182. I think cars like yours can lose value when selling on unless you trade it in. No one wants to buy a tarted up dci right !

I'm not selling the car. The car was bought new by my dad in 2003, he wanted a fast, small economical car for work, he makes around 200miles a day. He remapped the ECU and the car is now around 110cv. In 2007 he offered me the car when i got my drivers license. The car is now with 160.000 miles and after a some new injection components it is as good as new. The cars goes pretty well and is pretty economical, 5.5L with normal driving, 6,0L fast driving, 8,0L flat-out.
I will keep the car even if i get a new one.

JakeyCUK, thanks for the shop, i've already did it myself, but the photoshop color are always more bright and alive, so i think i will try to apply some tape to see if i like it.

Thanks for the replies guys, keep the coming.
If the car was yours what would you change/add?

Goodj, the first foto isn't my car, it's a modded Clio RS that i've found on the web.

Rob · Jan 18, 2012

I run a bright green lip on mine when I first got the car, I'll try to find a pic....

Edit:

Will. · Jan 18, 2012

LOL at that photoshop.

THESEXPISTOL · Jan 18, 2012

Rob said:
I run a bright green lip on mine when I first got the car, I'll try to find a pic....

Edit:

Is that vinyl?

Rob · Jan 18, 2012

Paint.

I painted the bottom one myself by hand in a garage, pro. (because I damaged one on the car beyond repair and had to re-create)

AP'Moss · Jan 18, 2012

Rob said:
Paint.

I painted the bottom one myself by hand in a garage, pro. (because I damaged one on the car beyond repair and had to re-create)

That looks really smart nice choice of colour too, looks like spearmint

Rob · Jan 18, 2012

Remember those dodgy old vauxhall corsa's? Well it's that colour.

JakeyCUK · Jan 18, 2012

Will. said:
LOL at that photoshop.

drawing a circle on photoshop is one of the hardest things to do I will have you know

TonkaTruck · Jan 18, 2012

plymcl172 said:
Everyone else will say what I say and save your money till you can buy a 172/182. I think cars like yours can lose value when selling on unless you trade it in. No one wants to buy a tarted up dci right !

Ignore this, my dCi has some modifications. Obviously kept the original parts so I can go back to standard, when I want to sell the car, if wanted.
Do what you want, it's you car.

LOL at the PS :clown:

Jay.S · Jan 18, 2012

Jay.S · Jan 18, 2012

On multispoke alloys is looks ok on the ones you have I would just them how they are.

Keith185 · Jan 18, 2012

I think they'd look nice, break up all the black. Rim tapes not that expensive and 100% reversable

Chapster5 · Jan 18, 2012

Up to you

THESEXPISTOL · Jan 18, 2012

Chapster5 said:
Up to you

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Thanks, i'm ordering a set of vinyl lips and will give it a go. I don't want the car to look cheesy.

One more thing lads, i'm removing the clio lettering on the back, i have it with carbon fiber vinyl but i don't really like it. The problem is the two holes i will end up with... I will not paint the car anytime soon, soo i need a sticker to cover the holes. I'm thinking about the three renaultsport strips (yellow,red,blue) but without the renault sport.

I took a look at ebay but i didn't got anything interesting, i'm looking only for the three stripes without background color, so i could apply it directly on the back.
If someone knows some store where i can find renault stickers i would be thankful. Any other ideas for covering the holes or ideas for a different sticker would also be welcome.
Thanks once again.

TonkaTruck · Jan 18, 2012

PM Ady on here for a sticker, he will sort you out!
N2Grapix

THESEXPISTOL · Jan 18, 2012

TonkaTruck said:
PM Ady on here for a sticker, he will sort you out!
N2Grapix

Thanks once again.

How hard would it be to change the seatbelts to red like the seats. Where can i do it? Is it for sale online?

JordonM · Jan 18, 2012

just a suggestion but as said before the red lip does look better on multispoke wheels, so how about doing the diamonds red?

AP'Moss · Jan 19, 2012

Try a different colour other than red, its too common

AP'Moss · Jan 19, 2012

Rob said:
Remember those dodgy old vauxhall corsa's? Well it's that colour.

Ace colour

Jake007g · Jan 19, 2012

JakeyCUK said:
quick photoshop

OH MY GOSH HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

THESEXPISTOL · Jan 19, 2012

I'm getting a new set of brake disk and pads soon. I'm painting the calipers in silver. Other colors would just make it look silly. Not sure if i will paint the drums too. I think silver will make it look nice, clean and simple.
Hopefully i will get my RS Grille tomorrow. I'm also installing carbon fiber vinyl on the mirrors caps this month.

Will. · Jan 19, 2012

Leave the drums black, or paint them black if they are looking rusted.

THESEXPISTOL · Jan 19, 2012

Will. said:
Leave the drums black, or paint them black if they are looking rusted.

That's what i was thinking about. They are looking rusted, that's why i want to paint them, but never in a colour that makes them stand out. Everytime time i see a car with red or yellow drums im like "WTF!?".

Tony Hunter · Jan 19, 2012

James28 · Jan 20, 2012

Instead of doing a red lip, I would maybe do red diamonds on the wheel centre caps, and red front/back diamonds, if you like the idea of a red theme.

Definitely think doing the wheel diamonds a different colour would improve the look much better. How much is it lowered?

Also I'd paint the calipers and drums black. I had a similar thing on my old black non sport, but wheels were dark grey.

THESEXPISTOL · Jan 20, 2012

James28 said:
Instead of doing a red lip, I would maybe do red diamonds on the wheel centre caps, and red front/back diamonds, if you like the idea of a red theme.

Definitely think doing the wheel diamonds a different colour would improve the look much better. How much is it lowered?

Also I'd paint the calipers and drums black. I had a similar thing on my old black non sport, but wheels were dark grey.

That red diamonds ideia is nice, i would like to see it but not in my car. Don't know how much is lowered, my dad did it, gotta ask him, but it really gives you confidence to go flat-out on corners, you can feel the car really firm.
I was thinking seriously about my project yesterday and chatted with a few people that have similar tastes to me. I also took some ideas from other users here.

What's happening soon in order of priority:
-RS Grill (Maybe tomorrow or Monday)
-Carbon Fiber mirror caps to match the current badges
-Silver brake calipers and black drums
-Red Seatbelts to match the stock seats

Keep your comments coming.

P.S. Why can't i have an avatar? Do i need 50 posts or something?

poriordan · Jan 20, 2012

my opinion is not for them wheels :S

Chapster5 · Jan 20, 2012

Hammerite the rear drums good stuff, never comes off... NEVER paint your hand with it! Like I did -.-' Water does nothing lol

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Nick

THESEXPISTOL · Jan 26, 2012

Fitted the RS grille yesterday. Carbon Fiber mirror caps next week

Toby · Jan 26, 2012

RS grille makes it look 10x better mate.

Addicted · Jan 26, 2012

Tow B. said:
RS grille makes it look 10x better mate.

This!

Leave out the red, you don't need it, looks good as it is!

THESEXPISTOL · Jan 26, 2012

Thanks for the feedback guys, will definitly leave the red lip out.

Two things left:
-Carbon Fiber mirror caps
-Silver calipers to match the bullets and black drums.

Should i go for a red lip in the alloys?

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