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Coops Mk1
ClioSport Club Member
Lots of Scrap...
cheer Luke, I am tempted to pop the turinis on the tubby for a while but they are ultimately destined for the RB
ai, the one you got banned from for being too old and grumpy wasn't it chap
Yeah thats the one, which is a weird way for anyone to have thought about me given how different the reality is (well other than the old bit, lol), just goes to show how wrong people can misread stuff if they really want to I guess.
Must admit, really pleased that happened though or I wouldnt have ever started using this place (I tend to just find one forum per make of car I own and stick to it) and this place is just a million times more fun, not to mention actually has a few people like Fred from BTM and Mike from MWM and Mick from Diamond who are actually really knowledgeable and helpful
Coops Mk1
ClioSport Club Member
Lots of Scrap...
agreed, C16V was a great place a few years back and I have made a lot of friends through it, but basically I was a source of info on there, not collecting it. and its been going through a rough patch recently after the mess that the old owner left the admin team in and still has essentially, so its a shame really.
this place has a lot more information and with a lot of the clever mods being backwards compatible to the mk1 its a great place to move my project on as the years roll by and the mk1's all slowly die off.
this place has a lot more information and with a lot of the clever mods being backwards compatible to the mk1 its a great place to move my project on as the years roll by and the mk1's all slowly die off.
Was a bit of a weird setup, one minute I had PMs from the owner saying how much he appreciated my input etc, next minute I got banned and no reason given and when I asked about it was told it was cause some members didnt like me, lol
Strange stange way to run a forum, not surprised its going downhill TBH, car forums only survive if they have useful people on them IME, so them throwing off one of the most helpful people on there (mainly cause I have so much time online, not claiming to be gods gift to mk1 clios as that isnt my background anyway, but I did used to bother spending a lot of time answering questions, more than anyone else probably in fact) was probably a bad move, especially considering the amount of bad feeling I know it caused from all the people that text or facebooked me etc to say that was it as far as they were concerned, they had lost all respect for the place.
Shame, as there were also some good people on there, just not the ones running it.
Like I said though, for me personally, its certainly been a huge blessing as it meant I ended up here
Coops Mk1
ClioSport Club Member
Lots of Scrap...
ai, i'm not a mega poster and never have been, so never really a valuable asset to any forum I visit! as such I just sort of float about looking for useful information in whatever area I can find it, currently most of what I need/use is on here or RTOC, it used to be WC and C16v. round and round we go!
anyway that's completely off topic, point is, Lukes car, despite being a lovely shade of pink and all rusty, is bloody marvellous and a credit to Daniel for creating it, and him for keeping it nice for the 1k+ he's already cranked up in it!
anyway that's completely off topic, point is, Lukes car, despite being a lovely shade of pink and all rusty, is bloody marvellous and a credit to Daniel for creating it, and him for keeping it nice for the 1k+ he's already cranked up in it!
Agreed mate, its a good example, I am surprised cliogirl sold it considering how much she used to seem to be obessed with it, thought she was in it for life TBH!
Coops Mk1
ClioSport Club Member
Lots of Scrap...
I think the ITB project just ground Ronee down over the years mate, a lot of time/money/love/effort she put into that car and I don't think she ever got the joy out of it she expected perhaps, enough to put you off really. think her and Gaz still have a naples mk 1 as a runabout however, so she hasn't sold up completely.
Yeah easily done, especially with regards to stuff not getting mapped correctly, Ive had a few rescue jobs for people where they were getting so fed up that their car never drove right after paying good money for mapping that if it wasnt for it getting sorted they would probably have done the same.
Cars kangarooing up the road at part throttle etc.
I remember that one too, was quite a tidy car IIRC.
I cant see me and Les ever not having a mk1, but I also cant imagine us ever having a daily one again, prefer the 172s really.
Bluebeard
ClioSport Moderator
Whichever has fuel
They do. I see her quite regularly driving about in it. Saw her last week actually.
981 Cayman GTS
It's funny, I actually really don't mind it as a daily. It's comfier than the Trophy, lol! Time will tell whether it'll be reliable or not, but so far so good. It did do that daft light clutch thing the last night again that I was telling you about Chip, but seems to be more of a pedal related issue rather than anything mechanical. Will keep my eye on it.
The armchair-esque seats make up for it
I've always been a windows-down bloke anyway.
Being fat, I sweat a lot, so need aircon, lol
I do agree though on the seats, the mk1 seats in good nick are really comfy, especially the leather ones Les had in hers
Mind you, standard 172 seats are pretty comfy too, its something renault tends to do quite well.
Coops Mk1
ClioSport Club Member
Lots of Scrap...
The armchair-esque seats make up for it
I've always been a windows-down bloke anyway.
the phase 2 valver seats are however peerless for comfort, theres nothing else I've ever sat in that's come close, including the obvious Jag etc route, they are sublime for me! sniff, miss them soooooo much!
whats up with your pedal chap?
Lunar Mk1 & Flamer
You heard correct mate
I've been browsing c16v for the past week or so where I see that you and Coops are regulars, I'll make a newbie post there later!
Lol Coops still uses that place... ive grown very tired of it..havent been on there in months...I was Admin but the "owner" (gavin clusterfuck hoffman) took everybody's membership money for his own gain..then when ever anythng needed doing... included promised membership packs that never appeared... blamed us for not doing it... even though we wernt given funds to do so...lots of promises were made, and never followed up...
that place will soon die... and will laugh....... hard
981 Cayman GTS
They're awesome aren't they!
Really not sure mate, it's happened twice now at random. It seems to go really light and I can't select any gears. The first time, it just appeared to fix itself after a minute or so, but last night it wasn't having any of it. So I reached under the pedal and yanked upwards and it popped up a few mm and was fine! Very odd, I'm going to have a look at it when I get home in the light.
Really not sure mate, it's happened twice now at random. It seems to go really light and I can't select any gears. The first time, it just appeared to fix itself after a minute or so, but last night it wasn't having any of it. So I reached under the pedal and yanked upwards and it popped up a few mm and was fine! Very odd, I'm going to have a look at it when I get home in the light.
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Those wheels!!!
Luke, you could basically fit your entire trophy front end I think... lol!
Luke, you could basically fit your entire trophy front end I think... lol!
Lunar Mk1 & Flamer
Basics are
Clio 16v Came with wide arches etc etc.....................Its the Genesis of the Cliosport!
1.8 16v f7p engine 137bhp
Williams was based on the 16v
But the 1.8was replaced with a 2.0ltr 150bhp engine with stacks more torque
4-1 tubular manifold
had speedline gold alloy wheels
the front track was wider... made a huge difference in handling
had special williams interior and carpets
decals on the body
Only came in 2 collours... 449 blue and 432 blue
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
Liking that Luke
Was this the one at CSS?
Whats it like coming from new to old?
It was indeed Mark
It's a lot less daunting than I thought it would be tbh! I still listen out for noises and panic when I hear something that I'm not expecting, but tbf I did that with the Trophy anyway! Lol!
I remember reading when daniel got it and obvs see it at CSS and it did look clean
I dont actually rember seeing any other mk1's that day actually, but correct me if im wrong! I guess with an older car your looking out for all these rattle and niggles, campared to less that might have been in the trophy.
Whats its like to drive in comparison to the trophy? (Steering, power, comfort, etc)
Cub.
ClioSport Moderator
Good to see you tonight chap, need that beer when I get back, get a few others along. Can't believe the 'incident' but I'll let you post the results. Comedy gold. Dan = Superman. At least your neighbour got his turinis. Catch you in a month or so.
981 Cayman GTS
You too fella, def need a beer soon, if you're allowed out when you're married
LOL at the incident. So yeah, Oli kindly came over tonight to loosen the bolts on the wheels. We joked about me just been a weakling, and then this happened:
That's on one of the lifetime guarantee halfords breaker bar things. Fatty McBurgerArms is actually Bristol McStrongArms.
981 Cayman GTS
I remember reading when daniel got it and obvs see it at CSS and it did look clean
I guess with an older car your looking out for all these rattle and niggles, campared to less that might have been in the trophy.
Whats its like to drive in comparison to the trophy? (Steering, power, comfort, etc)
It's difficult to compare the two really mate! They're just so different. The mk1 feels a bit nimbler and actually turns in quicker, but ultimately lacks the Trophy's grip and doesn't feel as stable on faster bends. Not that I've actually been driving it that quickly really, I've been put off 'pressing on' since my accident.
Once I've owned it for a while I'll do a full comparison, but I'm just trying to learn the car atm. Next time I'm at a meet with you feel free to have a drive
Cub.
ClioSport Moderator
Lol - I'll be allowed out, never fear! Yeah, you can't tell from the photo, but the reducer sheared clean in half. I'll be off to Halfords tomorrow to get a replacement.
Dan will be on here in a minute telling us all we are weak because we aren't bristolian. I couldn't believe it when it sheared off. Stunned was an understatement.
Dan will be on here in a minute telling us all we are weak because we aren't bristolian. I couldn't believe it when it sheared off. Stunned was an understatement.
