The Project Has Started-Sleeper Clio Progress Thread

[AlexClio]

I bought my 1.2 16V Clio last April as my first car. Completely standard Dynamique, 52,000miles on. My parents actually bought me the car when i was 17. Didnt have a part time job at the time so any mods were very slow. Still a student now but with a part time job so project of a 2.0 litre sleeper clio has started.
What has been done since last April;(mostly temporary as I will be upgrading due to saving more money)
Panasonic Head Unit with ipod cable;

The in January this year I had a full cat back Scorpion system put on;

Also that month i bought some new headlight and sidelight bulbs to give a bright white/blue light instead of the horrible orange effect you get from factory bulbs. Along with some silvervision indicator bulbs.
In March I bought some Pioneer front door speakers, fairly cheap till I get some Focals. Also bought a Fli Active Sub.

Just last month I bought a K&N 57i induction kit for a bit more noise as the Pipercross I had last year fit terribly.

So this is what the Car looks like now after a good wash with AutoGlym;

Over the next 6 months I am sorting out all the minor mods and chasis. New head unit with small dvd screen, speakers etc, clear side repeaters, 172 grille coming tommorow, new plates, Speedline Turini in grey/anthracite, full suspension kit,brakes (4 pots), strut brace, a good service etc. Its had the belts done etc at Christmas.
Once all that is done, the 2.0 bad boy is going in lol. 172 engine with full magnex system, remap, good filter then we'll see what happens.
So what does everyone think??

 

[Da]

looks nice as it is mate
Without being condescending have you researched what will actually need changing should you drop the 2.0 in?

 

[lanky]

Looks good, plans are well thoughtout aswell.

 

[Drift_King]

:approve: Looks good mate!
Are you looking for a head unit like this??

Looks like you are saving your money well!
Keep it going..

 

[AlexClio]

looks nice as it is mate
Without being condescending have you researched what will actually need changing should you drop the 2.0 in?

cheers.yea iv looked into it. There is a lot that needs doing but considering its the same car and the engine fits nice etc, no major complications it should be ok. Need the engine, gear box, ecu, loom, unlocked keys etc and before the engine goes in im doing all the brakes and suspension to support it.

 

[AlexClio]

:approve: Looks good mate!
Are you looking for a head unit like this??

Looks like you are saving your money well!
Keep it going..

yea thats the one mate. i think thats what will be in next. finish off the sound system.

 

[Da]

looks nice as it is mate
Without being condescending have you researched what will actually need changing should you drop the 2.0 in?

cheers.yea iv looked into it. There is a lot that needs doing but considering its the same car and the engine fits nice etc, no major complications it should be ok. Need the engine, gear box, ecu, loom, unlocked keys etc and before the engine goes in im doing all the brakes and suspension to support it.

Good to hear mate some people go into the conversion blind!

 

[jaggers12]

isnt the sus different on the sports so wouldnt it be better 2 wait rather then do it twice

 

[Michael172]

your insurance knowsit !

I think your retarded for wanting a 2L dropped in at your age mate !

Nicec car though. I think you should get a garage to drop a MIVEC in it though.

 

[AlexClio]

isnt the sus different on the sports so wouldnt it be better 2 wait rather then do it twice

yea its different so im either going to get a sport suspension from a breakers to put in or just get an after-market kit that will be able to support the new engine.

 

[Whiteley]

I think your retarded for wanting a 2L dropped in at your age mate !

I think you're retarded anyway! :rasp:

 

[AlexClio]

your insurance knowsit !

I think your retarded for wanting a 2L dropped in at your age mate !

Nicec car though. I think you should get a garage to drop a MIVEC in it though.

lol yea im a bit stupid, addicted to speed though. my mate just had a 2 litre turbo put in his corsa sri, 188bhp. love the thought of having a sleeper like that. wont be doing the engine till early next year i think so that my insurance has some no claims. iv looked into it. not too bad,.

 

[Drift_King]

:approve: Looks good mate!
Are you looking for a head unit like this??

Looks like you are saving your money well!
Keep it going..

yea thats the one mate. i think thats what will be in next. finish off the sound system.

Its bloody amazing mate!!! If you get it or when you are planning on getting it PM me an i will help you with what you need etc, also where to get it from. It has so many features i am still finding things mine can do an i have had it a few months!!!

 

[Drift_King]

your insurance knowsit !

I think your retarded for wanting a 2L dropped in at your age mate !

Nicec car though. I think you should get a garage to drop a MIVEC in it though.

lol yea im a bit stupid, addicted to speed though. my mate just had a 2 litre turbo put in his corsa sri, 188bhp. love the thought of having a sleeper like that. wont be doing the engine till early next year i think so that my insurance has some no claims. iv looked into it. not too bad,.

How much will this cost??

I was looking on K-tec Racing and its 3k or are you doing it yourself?

 

[AlexClio]

lol yea im a bit stupid, addicted to speed though. my mate just had a 2 litre turbo put in his corsa sri, 188bhp. love the thought of having a sleeper like that. wont be doing the engine till early next year i think so that my insurance has some no claims. iv looked into it. not too bad,.

How much will this cost??

I was looking on K-tec Racing and its 3k or are you doing it yourself?

I think it'll be around the 3k mark once its finished. K tec is a possibility and should be a bit cheaper as I will have already done the suspension and brakes so they dont have to. Other possibilities are doing it myself but that would take too long i think or looking around for good garages. Iv heard someone called MATT on here does it. Il have to PM him. Once Iv paid for my car tax and tattoo I think il be getting head unit so il PM you when I get it. Halfords have an ex display one for about 250 notes and iv looked on caraudiodirect.com.

 

[Drift_King]

How much will this cost??

I was looking on K-tec Racing and its 3k or are you doing it yourself?

I think it'll be around the 3k mark once its finished. K tec is a possibility and should be a bit cheaper as I will have already done the suspension and brakes so they dont have to. Other possibilities are doing it myself but that would take too long i think or looking around for good garages. Iv heard someone called MATT on here does it. Il have to PM him. Once Iv paid for my car tax and tattoo I think il be getting head unit so il PM you when I get it. Halfords have an ex display one for about 250 notes and iv looked on caraudiodirect.com.

Yeah i got mine from caraudiodirect, halfrauds will rip you off on the parts you need for it.

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/jvc-kdavx2-p-4907.html?cadid=ba803553f7077389ce727c6ac45e28c6

Whats this job you are doing you must be getting paid more than me!

 

[leighk18]

sounds good plan mate i plan on does same to myn but want to turn it into a track car and depending if my new job at the body shops goes well should all start soon hehe

 

[Jay_clio]

Good luck on hetin insurance on a 2L engine at 17/18.. i couldnt on a Corsa Gsi as it was apparantly 2 fast :S ..

 

[AlexClio]

not keen on halfords lyk. just looked like a good price but il stick to car audio direct. Im just a part time barman at the minute. I have got some money saved up in the bank and just working to get the rest.

 

[leighk18]

quite a few people have got 172/182 at 18 on here

 

[AlexClio]

sounds good plan mate i plan on does same to myn but want to turn it into a track car and depending if my new job at the body shops goes well should all start soon hehe

Sounds good, i wanted a VTR/S track car but decided to keep the clio and turn it into a Sleeper. Keep everyone posted once you start mate.

 

[AlexClio]

Good luck on hetin insurance on a 2L engine at 17/18.. i couldnt on a Corsa Gsi as it was apparantly 2 fast :S ..

Iv had a look at a few quotes. Lets say im blessed with my post code lol Insurance companies seem to like it. No claims add up too. Its not too bad. Just hope they dont change their mind.

 

[Drift_King]

Good luck on hetin insurance on a 2L engine at 17/18.. i couldnt on a Corsa Gsi as it was apparantly 2 fast :S ..

Iv had a look at a few quotes. Lets say im blessed with my post code lol Insurance companies seem to like it. No claims add up too. Its not too bad. Just hope they dont change their mind.

Yeah i seem to be quite blessed as well post code wise, well when i turned 19 and had 1 years no claims.

 

[leighk18]

sounds good plan mate i plan on does same to myn but want to turn it into a track car and depending if my new job at the body shops goes well should all start soon hehe

Sounds good, i wanted a VTR/S track car but decided to keep the clio and turn it into a Sleeper. Keep everyone posted once you start mate.

yar doing this as to be honest when i want to sell clio it will only be worth bout 1k so throt mite as well track it and get more use out of it

 

[lilMikeyP10]

where did you buy your scorpion exhaust from mate?

 

[AlexClio]

Sounds good, i wanted a VTR/S track car but decided to keep the clio and turn it into a Sleeper. Keep everyone posted once you start mate.

yar doing this as to be honest when i want to sell clio it will only be worth bout 1k so throt mite as well track it and get more use out of it

thats what i have been thinking. If i bought a new car now it would be a corsa sri or mini, something like that, very expensive so id be keeping it a good while and end up losing a lot of money on it. this way il be getting a lot of use out the car and losing less money.

 

[leighk18]

yar doing this as to be honest when i want to sell clio it will only be worth bout 1k so throt mite as well track it and get more use out of it

thats what i have been thinking. If i bought a new car now it would be a corsa sri or mini, something like that, very expensive so id be keeping it a good while and end up losing a lot of money on it. this way il be getting a lot of use out the car and losing less money.

it is the better way to be honest i think i wanna put 2.0 in then use it on road for a bit then strip cage buckets etc and jsut use as track car and buy sumthink better to run on the road

 

[AlexClio]

where did you buy your scorpion exhaust from mate?

its from a place called Evolution in Peterlee, North East. You can buy them from big companies like Demon Tweaks etc for about 280 quid. Really nice sounding exhaust. Sounds a bit 'hissy' when you are reving it but stand behind it and get someone to rev it a bit. Sounds like something from a rally car.

 

[edde]

I think it'll be around the 3k mark once its finished. K tec is a possibility and should be a bit cheaper as I will have already done the suspension and brakes so they dont have to. Other possibilities are doing it myself but that would take too long i think or looking around for good garages. Iv heard someone called MATT on here does it..

They won't knock anyhting of for you fitting the supension.

How do you intend fitting the brakes though its all going to always be off again to do the conversion?

Matt charges the same almost as Ktec I think and he doens't do many. (his user names Matt Black)

If you cannot DIUY it or cannot afford the £3k to do the job by Matt/Yozzasport/Ktec then forget it realy.

 

[Ali]

I think your pissin into the wind...But fair play to ya!

 

[AlexClio]

I think it'll be around the 3k mark once its finished. K tec is a possibility and should be a bit cheaper as I will have already done the suspension and brakes so they dont have to. Other possibilities are doing it myself but that would take too long i think or looking around for good garages. Iv heard someone called MATT on here does it..

They won't knock anyhting of for you fitting the supension.

How do you intend fitting the brakes though its all going to always be off again to do the conversion?

Matt charges the same almost as Ktec I think and he doens't do many. (his user names Matt Black)

If you cannot DIUY it or cannot afford the £3k to do the job by Matt/Yozzasport/Ktec then forget it realy.

Im willing to pay the 3k next year, it will be a hell of a lot cheaper than buying my new car. Just looking for options really. k tec have given me a lot of good info in the past so they should be able to tell me everything i need to know.

 

[Christopher]

keep us updated if anything happens

 

[Andy1.2]

how old are you? What will the insurance be like on a 2 litre conversion?

 

[Revels]

Just get a basic colour (silver/black) 172. Swap the bumpers and take the sport badges off.

Much easier.

 

[AlexClio]

how old are you? What will the insurance be like on a 2 litre conversion?

il be 19 when the 2 litre goes in and i have been quoted around the 2k mark on insurance. also trying to get insured on my dads policy as he works abroad and has a fair few no claims which have no use at the minute.

 

[AlexClio]

keep us updated if anything happens

il keep this progress thread going for all updates. new mod 2moro, picking up my 172 grille in the morning.

 

[AlexClio]

Just get a basic colour (silver/black) 172. Swap the bumpers and take the sport badges off.

Much easier.

i did think about that, its just the initial price of the car and i like a project. i know im wasting a lot of money etc but while im at uni i want something i can work on and have fun with.good point though.

 

[ollie]

nice1

 

[Chrisjk]

^^^^ yeh i bin quoted 3.5k to insure a 172, if i was really mad id get 1 but i cant face that kind of bill

 

[Christopher]

f**k me...you can buy a 172 for £3.5k!!