What have you done to your car today ???

[Amos91]

Looks like a 90s Saab dash now, and I'm really not a fan of gloss black.

 

[Pistachio]

From this...
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To this...
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And finally this...!
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Looks way better. I could not have that huge shiny panel

 

[Louis]

From this...
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And finally this...!
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Loads better now

 

[MatthewR]

Yeah as said above it looks miles better now

 

[Daz...]

Finally got round to removing the carbon canister. I run the engine for a bit after and no lights came on so fingers crossed it won’t be a tit when I do actually drive it.

 

[MLB]

What did you use to blank off/vent the lines?

 

[Daz...]

I left the lid attached to stop the light coming on and used the below on the tank line.

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[MLB]

Brilliant, thank you!

 

[Superwoman90]

Prepped all callipers and repainted with 2 coats in pillar box red, cleaned and waxed plus new rear exhaust hangers to centralise the rear tail pipes, oh and new rear number plate light. Dog bone and engine mount upgraded as recommended.
Just ordered some new front grooved discs to go on plus the rears and a clutch when required.

 

[jameswrx]

Got to remember the age and mileage of thse cars nowadays, never going to be concourse without fresh paint so don't worry!

Indeed. We’ve had a few more modern cars through work the last couple of weeks that have failed MOT’s on rotten sills. One was quite a modern Polo which was a real surprise to see. I want to say it was a 2012 car (but could be wrong I’ll ask my work mate) I remember expressing my surprise as it looked pretty new and modern on top but it wasn’t the first he’d welded up he said.

 

[Eddie555]

Fitted some Aero Catches and quick release button pop bumper supports..

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[djp66]

Finally getting my act together and sorting the rear brakes; a bit of cleaning & paint, new disks, refurbished calipers, new pads, replacement brake pipes. Waiting on some replacement handbrake cables and the a quick bleed.

Once fronts have been done too, I'll do a full fluid change as well.

 

[dann2707]

What did you use to blank off/vent the lines?

I left the lid attached to stop the light coming on and used the below on the tank line.

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You shouldn't fit one of these.

You need a device that is two ways as it needs to allow air in when the fuel is depleting, but then you also need it to flow the other way when there is a fluctuation in temperature such as a hot summers day when the petrol will expand. If not you just have a big old highly flammable pressurised container in your car...

I recommend a 2 way valve made by Newton if you're going down this route.

Vent Valve Range

www.newton-equipment.com

 

[JamesBryan]

You shouldn't fit one of these.

You need a device that is two ways as it needs to allow air in when the fuel is depleting, but then you also need it to flow the other way when there is a fluctuation in temperature such as a hot summers day when the petrol will expand. If not you just have a big old highly flammable pressurised container in your car...

I recommend a 2 way valve made by Newton if you're going down this route.

Vent Valve Range

www.newton-equipment.com

The description says two way. Easy to test really, just try blowing and sucking through it.

 

[dann2707]

The description says two way. Easy to test really, just try blowing and sucking through it.

I had one on the clio and the filler cap would basically pop in my hand when I filled up for fuel. Not sure how that works on the description though then but doubt it does go both ways based on my experience

 

[JamesBryan]

I had one on the clio and the filler cap would basically pop in my hand when I filled up for fuel. Not sure how that works on the description though then but doubt it does go both ways based on my experience

I've got one somewhere, I'll dig it out and test it.

 

[Daz...]

I’ll see how it goes, if it gives me any grief I’ll change it.

 

[DomP182]

Indeed. We’ve had a few more modern cars through work the last couple of weeks that have failed MOT’s on rotten sills. One was quite a modern Polo which was a real surprise to see. I want to say it was a 2012 car (but could be wrong I’ll ask my work mate) I remember expressing my surprise as it looked pretty new and modern on top but it wasn’t the first he’d welded up he said.

Funny you should say that, my sons girlfriend has a polo around that age and the sills on it are shocking!

 

[colesy]

Dash removed. I think it’s officially a project now. Do I start a project thread? Would anyone be interested?

 

[Eddie555]

Dash removed. I think it’s officially a project now. Do I start a project thread? Would anyone be interested?

Yea why not.. Lets see how youre gonna bankrupt yourself.. [emoji1787]

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[colesy]

Yea why not.. Lets see how youre gonna bankrupt yourself.. [emoji1787]

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I think I’ve done that in a previous life this is just adding to it 😂😂

 

[Nat Black]

changed head and tail lights, and cleaned intercooler. (covered in oil after filter change). Next week calippers refurbed, n painted. then tackle... the Ac

 

[Ben Cook]

Swapped out failed windscreen motor. Gave the scuttle area & drains a clean out whilst it was off .

 

[green]

Fitted a new Fabia splitter and new bullets

 

[Mar172172]

Spent the day removing the road tar off this

 

[Lee2525]

Finally pulled the trigger on some turinis arrived today

 

[Mbeau]

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Still the best looking Clio wheel imo!!

 

[Lee2525]

Still the best looking Clio wheel imo!!

I was scared to choose them I just went off all the recommendations on here, I'm so glad I did thought they really suit the car. I was scaptical of silver but after seeing @MrBlonde car I had to.

 

[djp66]

This morning I finished off the rear brake refurb with some nice new handbrake cables thanks to @renaultpartsdirect who got them to me pretty quickly given the challenging times were in.

Having dropped the exhaust slightly and removed the central heatshield it was all quite straight forward until I got a little distracted.

As it's off, maybe I should clean up the heatshield and 40 minutes later after some scouring pads and autosol it was very shiny. I was just starting to contemplate removing the others too for the same treatment when I took myself aside, gave me a slap and decided not to bother. It's ok, I'm feeling better now

 

[djp66]

Also, I've been slowly and carefully building up my tool collection and really like this little set from Wera. It's tiny but so useful especially for those hard to reach places. All the 1/4" bits you need, a magnetic bit holder, screwdriver handle and teeny 1/4" ratchet plus just the right set of sockets. It even comes with a belt pouch it you like that sort of thing.

The photo has a usual size 12mm/13mm ratchet spanner to give you a sense of the size.

 

[Eddie555]

I decided to have a look at repairing the bent sills at the jacking points.... it escalated quite quickly... I've managed to straighten them all up, removed all the surface rust and managed to get 2 coats of rust treatment on it.. Plan is to bolt a 1 inch metal box section to the inside to prevent future bends and add strength..

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[The Russian.]

Threw some water at it, decided it needed spacers so ordered some 18-21mm Pms spacers and some longer wheelbase bolts.

Drivers side recaros is worn, could do with sourcing a mint set tbf.

 

[Iain C]

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Err radio 2?

 

[Sash]

Err radio 2?

Don’t knock it...!

I said the same thing when @TheEvilGiraffe used to listen to it!

 

[Iain C]

Don’t knock it...!

I said the same thing when @TheEvilGiraffe used to listen to it!

Even im too young for radio 2

 

[Sash]

Even im too young for radio 2

What do you listen to?

 

[Iain C]

What do you listen to?

6 music & Lbc usually

 

[Mr Underhill]

Planned to clean the engine bay up and replace alternator on the daily, but ended up doing nowt after realising my tools are in the lockup. They won’t let me go in to get them ☹

 

[Greeny.]

Powerlite PS-09 and battery cover install

 

[MLB]

I decided to have a look at repairing the bent sills at the jacking points.... it escalated quite quickly... I've managed to straighten them all up, removed all the surface rust and managed to get 2 coats of rust treatment on it.. Plan is to bolt a 1 inch metal box section to the inside to prevent future bends and add strength.. View attachment 1464978View attachment 1464979View attachment 1464980View attachment 1464981View attachment 1464982

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Looks great, this is on my to do list as well!