Tidy up for the Cup!

The_Pirate · Jul 20, 2013

I've never been one to be that bothered about how nice my Clio's look, always more worried about the mechanical side of them, but, this Cup I bought in January really is a minter and I felt it deserved better on all points so I acquired some bits and bobs to make it fresher both inside and out! (outside bits to come

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The interior was a little shagged when I bought the car which really pissed me off. The previous owner had a dog and the hair had literally went throughout the whole interior, It was disgusting! I enquired about carpets and Steve (Cupman) came good with carpets from his which were in mint condition! Ideal!

So seeing as I have three weeks off I set about the work on Wed/Thu!

Didn't get many pictures but you'll get the idea!

Whist the seats were out (done across the road) I realised the hoover cable wouldn't reach so I had to improvise with a garden accessory to shift the car onto the drive way. I simply wouldn't recommend a garden seat in a Clio for long journeys/crashing...

So Recaro's out;

Christ...

And then...

I found £2.03 under the carpet so really the car only cost me £2147.97 lol

All cleaned...

Almost like new carpet...

I also fitted the Sabelt RS steering wheel aswell, that along with the Recaro's makes it great to drive!

All back together...

I have other bits and bobs to do as well like the interior grab handles and rear bench replacing but apart from that i'm pretty happy with it!

Cheers!

Lawro · Jul 20, 2013

I did this to mine a few weeks ago, surprising how much muck gets stuck under the seats. Looks factory fresh, good work mate.

Rubicon_ · Jul 20, 2013

Clean as a whistle!

JaredHasNoBrain · Jul 20, 2013

Looks a lot better now, Should've kept the deck chair in it though.

ThomasBrentnall · Jul 20, 2013

Looks good! Deck chair > Recaros

Greeny. · Jul 20, 2013

Thats some dedication to cleaning! Looks great though, very jealous of the Recaros.

The_Pirate · Jul 20, 2013

Cheers boys! Aye i actually fell through the deck chair trying to dis-mount it lol

plymcl172 · Jul 20, 2013

that is a serious clean, well done son !

Gaz85 · Jul 20, 2013

prefer the deck chair to the recaros

The_Pirate · Jul 20, 2013

Gaz85 said:
prefer the deck chair to the recaros

Thats because you're a homosexual!

.Stevo.C. · Jul 20, 2013

Deck chair probably holds you better than the Recaros LOL

looks tidy though mate. The Sabelt wheel was the best mod I done to my 172.

The_Pirate · Jul 20, 2013

.Stevo.C. said:
Deck chair probably holds you better than the Recaros LOL

looks tidy though mate. The Sabelt wheel was the best mod I done to my 172.

Cheers Stevie!

Aye its getting there, I utterly love driving it - since I was 21 I've had 4 RS Clio's and i'm still not bored of them!

MarcB · Jul 20, 2013

Danny when you coming to help me get my seats and carpet out?!?!

I would love to do that but i have no idea how too :dapprove:

The_Pirate · Jul 20, 2013

It's honestly a bit of bun Marc! If I managed it anyone can!

There are literally 8 bolts holding the seats in and can be taken out with no hassle! The rest of the stuff is just plastic trim that comes away dead easy!

MarcB · Jul 20, 2013

Danny_172 said:
It's honestly a bit of bun Marc! If I managed it anyone can!

There are literally 8 bolts holding the seats in and can be taken out with no hassle! The rest of the stuff is just plastic trim that comes away dead easy!

Where are the bolts and how do i get to them?
When i unplug my airbag/pretensioners will any lights come on the dash ?

I love how clean yours is inside now, Its making me want to start on the car the now.

The_Pirate · Jul 20, 2013

The two outside bolts are under rubber caps that just pop off, the two inside bolts are on the tunnel that accommodates the exhaust, perfectly accessible by jacking the car up and putting it on stands! You'll need a 13mm deep socket and an extension aswell. Easy peasy mate honestly I was surprised I managed it without f**king it up lol.

.Stevo.C. · Jul 20, 2013

Danny_172 said:
Cheers Stevie!

Aye its getting there, I utterly love driving it - since I was 21 I've had 4 RS Clio's and i'm still not bored of them!

I miss mine big time man.

Munson · Jul 21, 2013

I lolled a little bit at the deck chair and the tin of irn bru.

Rob · Jul 21, 2013

Should have got to cleaning those recaro's. That alcantara needs bringing back to life Scotland!

.GAZ. · Jul 21, 2013

I prefer Cups with no carpets

.GAZ. · Jul 21, 2013

If I'm being fussy.. The subframes need a lick of paint.

The_Pirate · Jul 21, 2013

Rob said:
Should have got to cleaning those recaro's. That alcantara needs bringing back to life Scotland!

I know Rob, not really sure what the best way to go about it is?

.GAZ. said:
If I'm being fussy.. The subframes need a lick of paint.

I did think about it mate!

How we feeling today? I'm FUCKED!

The_Pirate · Jul 21, 2013

///Munson said:
I lolled a little bit at the deck chair and the tin of irn bru.

Stereotype y0!

.GAZ. · Jul 21, 2013

I'm feeling a bit better after having a late breakfast! Getting too old for it, man.

The_Pirate · Jul 21, 2013

Tell me about it! :-/

Rob · Jul 21, 2013

Danny_172 said:
I know Rob, not really sure what the best way to go about it is?

I did think about it mate!

How we feeling today? I'm FUCKED!

I think, but am not sure, they do a cleaner with a brush. Cleans all the crap out and brings the 'pile' back to the material?

Gaz85 · Jul 21, 2013

Danny_172 said:
Thats because you're a homosexual!

haha this is very true, loved the recaros in my cup though they do lack the support really, I wish they were a bit bigger sides and base support.

scotty10 · Jul 21, 2013

Good effort Danny....if that was me i would have it back together but still have bolts/screws left over

arg_carra · Jul 21, 2013

LOL at the garden chair.....looking splendid though!

Paprika123 · Jul 22, 2013

Are those genuine runners for the Recaro's or home made?

They look to sit lower than the ones in a Trophy.

rctempire · Jul 22, 2013

Really good danny. Like the clean-ness.

Gally · Jul 22, 2013

Superb Pirate! Lols at the deck chair though! You should try it with a paint pale!

.GAZ. · Jul 22, 2013

Paprika123 said:
Are those genuine runners for the Recaro's or home made?

They look to sit lower than the ones in a Trophy.

They're homemade efforts. Far too low for my liking!

.Stevo.C. · Jul 22, 2013

.GAZ. said:
They're homemade efforts. Far too low for my liking!

Cause your a short arse.

The_Pirate · Jul 22, 2013

Gaz85 said:
haha this is very true, loved the recaros in my cup though they do lack the support really, I wish they were a bit bigger sides and base support.

Couldn't agree more Gaz, the standard chairs are just as supportive!

scotty10 said:
Good effort Danny....if that was me i would have it back together but still have bolts/screws left over

I had the opposite problem I f**king lost two!!!

Paprika123 said:
Are those genuine runners for the Recaro's or home made?

They look to sit lower than the ones in a Trophy.

Custom made as Gaz says mate, you do sit slightly lower, as I've never had Recaro's I don't have anything to compare them too but they are pretty low!

rctempire said:
Really good danny. Like the clean-ness.

Cheers Adam!

gally said:
Superb Pirate! Lols at the deck chair though! You should try it with a paint pale!

Needs must oor Kev lol!

.GAZ. said:
They're homemade efforts. Far too low for my liking!

That's because you're old and gay!

.GAZ. · Jul 22, 2013

.Stevo.C. said:
Cause your a short arse.

You're*

.Stevo.C. · Jul 22, 2013

.GAZ. said:
You're*

Sorry sir.

.GAZ. · Jul 27, 2013

The_Pirate · Jul 27, 2013

You got any spare bolts?

.GAZ. · Jul 28, 2013

Aye but they're holding my seats in ATM. I've got non shouldered HT M10's to go in. Just need to get a dry night.

Tidy up for the Cup!

Formerly Mashed up egg in a cup

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