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Albi Blue 197 from Wolverhampton



Hi all - new to the forum.

Got an Albi 197 in December. Here's the story so far:

The day after purchase:

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Day After Collection by Tom Cash, on Flickr

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Day After Collection by Tom Cash, on Flickr

I didn't like the sport stickers... I'm a "less-is-more" kind of guy:

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Destickered by Tom Cash, on Flickr

I then debadged it - Deffo a "less-is-more" kind of guy:

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Pre-Debadge by Tom Cash, on Flickr

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Clio Badge Removed by Tom Cash, on Flickr

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Fully Debadged by Tom Cash, on Flickr

I then got some nice new carbon fibre, raised number plates - all perfectly road legal:

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Carbon Raised Front Plate by Tom Cash, on Flickr

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Carbon Raised Rear Plate by Tom Cash, on Flickr

I also took the dealer and elf sticker out of the back window:

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Window Stickers by Tom Cash, on Flickr

And now this is how it looks from the back:

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Debadged / Destickered by Tom Cash, on Flickr

So far, so minimal... ;)

03/01/2012

Got the RS steering trim:
It complements the standard interior really well, so I will not be carbon wrapping my silver interior trim anymore... Also, there's lots of silver you can't carbon wrap on the interior and it will just look like a mish-mash.

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RS Steering Trim by Tom Cash, on Flickr

12/01/2012

Streamline carbon badges arrived, yet to be fitted:

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Streamline Carbon Badges by Tom Cash, on Flickr

15/01/2012

I travelled to Blackburn yesterday to do a little trade with Leigh. Got some 18" Speedline Turni wheels and 30/35mm H&R springs fitted and this is how it sits:
Just a cheeky shot outside my parents gaff - needs a clean.

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18" Speedline Turinis / H&R Springs by Tom Cash, on Flickr

05/02/2012

Following this thread I got myself some wheel nut covers.

Before:

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Standard Wheel Nuts by Tom Cash, on Flickr

After:

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Wheel Nut Covers by Tom Cash, on Flickr

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Wheel Nut Covers by Tom Cash, on Flickr

I also got some Team Heko Wind Deflectors:

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Team Heko Wind Deflectors by Tom Cash, on Flickr

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Team Heko Wind Deflectors by Tom Cash, on Flickr

Thanks for looking!
 
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Stefan.

ClioSport Club Member
hows the gearbox? isnt it 197s that kill them...be only concern buying a 197. i love your plans and take on things you have done so far very subtle. nice bits from streamline ;)
 
  2014 Clio 200t edc
Very nice!! What you done with your badges? I'll take them off you if your gonna throw them please!
 

Gaz_

ClioSport Club Member
  Extreme mode
hows the gearbox? isnt it 197s that kill them...be only concern buying a 197. i love your plans and take on things you have done so far very subtle. nice bits from streamline ;)


Some 197/200 do seem to be prone to syncro issues, but ive had two 197's with no issues. Think it boils down to mechanical sympathy, or lack of....
 

Stefan.

ClioSport Club Member
Some 197/200 do seem to be prone to syncro issues, but ive had two 197's with no issues. Think it boils down to mechanical sympathy, or lack of....

Just pot luck i guess then buying a gooden or more to it? it would just be a kick to the nuts if it happened to me after buying one
 
  Clio ph2 172
say you the other day coming down the orbital car looks hot :) i was in my polo before i traded it so u wouldn't of recognised me :)
 
Thanks everyone! :D

hows the gearbox? isnt it 197s that kill them...be only concern buying a 197. i love your plans and take on things you have done so far very subtle. nice bits from streamline ;)
No problems at all. It's a beast.

What you done with your badges? I'll take them off you if your gonna throw them please!
I was going to sell them, if you're still interested.

Where did you get those 18'' Speedlines? I want them!
You can get some from here: http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=2386&appid=3

What's the quality like? I've heard mixed reviews though I'm proper tempted!
They look perfect. I've not fitted them yet, so I am yet to see how well they fit, but on first impressions, well worth £200.

say you the other day coming down the orbital car looks hot :) i was in my polo before i traded it so u wouldn't of recognised me :)
Thanks man - I work not far from the Orbital, but if it was Saturday - I was just going on a test-drive as I had just had it lowered. ;)
 
I finally got my Streamline Carbon badges fitted. Here's a sneak peak of before the car was clean and before the sealant had set:

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Streamline Carbon Bullet Preview by Tom Cash, on Flickr

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Streamline Carbon Badge Preview by Tom Cash, on Flickr

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Streamline Carbon Badge Preview by Tom Cash, on Flickr

I'll get some proper pics up next week, following the Midlands meet.

Modifications so far:
- Debadged and Destickered
- Carbon Raised number plates
- H&R 30/35mm lowering springs
- 18" Speedline Turini wheels
- Yokohama Prada Spec 2 tyres
- Official RS wheel trim
- Team Heko Wind Deflectors
- Wheel Nut Covers
- Streamline Carbon badges and bullets

Remaining plans for 2012 are:
- Carbon fibre diffuser wrap or the real deal - whatever I can get my hands on first
- Short Mazda 3 Arial
- Gold or red painted calipers

Other things I plan to do at some point:
- Upgraded exhaust system
- Upgraded panel filter
- Remap

Thanks for looking!
 


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