Advice on a 182 FF keeper regarding mods

[ajracer]

Hi guys. After buying my car I'm getting the itch to modify again. This is a car I'm going to keep for a while so I don't want to c**k it up as it's an unmolested clean car.
I've already put a carbon spitter and a full miltek system on her and now the wheels look really shabby(refurb£300,Turinis look amazing),and also the standard seats as good as they are they don't offer the support and modern look the Trendline Recaros have.
Am I being stupid to fork out all this on a 3k car or should I just crack on and enjoy what I have already?
Crossroads time. Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks Andy

 

[stu8v]

More standard the better in terms of resale imho.

Keep all the standard parts to retro fit if you're gonna modify.

 

[mart.z.s]

Those mods you mentioned are swappable and so I don’t personally see trendlines, turinis etc as dead money. You will get all of your outlay back on those if you wanted to put back to standard. That’s what I’ve just done with my cup.

 

[Clio_fool]

Yeah as the other said you're not planning anything irreversible so crack on. If you're planning on keeping the car a long time then there's no reason to not make it how you like it. I've had mine just over 3 years and it's changed a lot more than I ever expected it would but unless a ridiculous deal on a new megane drops in my lap I don't think I'll let the Clio go!

 

[green]

How long is a while? 10years? If so you might as well make it as you want it. In the long run you’ll probably save money rather than losing money buying and selling cars.

 

[R3k1355]

Do what you want, you won't negatively effect the value of the car unless you're doing something pretty drastic, by then you probably won't care anyway.

 

[ajracer]

Thanks guys. I've really fell for this little car and to be honest I probably wont ever sell it.
After many years in the Jap mod scene I probably need to give myself a talking too! Lol.
With the Clio I don't want to modify it just to turn up at a show and be different,I want to pick the best stock parts from the 182 model that you guys have fitted to enhance the handling and looks.
Anyone got a set of turinis,trendlines,a Black Gold bonnet,snappy wheel..........
Please don't tell the wife!

 

[MattRS182]

Trendlines look great but are mega uncomfy on long journeys, support is no better than standard seats

 

[Coops Mk1]

disagree, trendlines i find for my body shape provide loads more lumbar and lateral support over standard seats.

i have just come back from a weekend in Scotland too, 700 miles total in 10 hours of driving.....fresh as a daisy at the end of it.

 

[MattRS182]

disagree, trendlines i find for my body shape provide loads more lumbar and lateral support over standard seats.

i have just come back from a weekend in Scotland too, 700 miles total in 10 hours of driving.....fresh as a daisy at the end of it.

Yeah I think different body shapes makes the decision

Saying all that, when i source the right 182 I'll be getting a pair haha

 

[Clio_fool]

Trendlines, meh?.

 

[Hxrry]

Trendlines, meh?. View attachment 1425884

Easy enough to fit?

 

[rmclio]

I'm in the same boat, hoping to keep it stock but tidy up the car.

I'm after same bits as you are too wheels, steering wheel etc

Ive just ordered new bolts on ebay to replace the rusted bolts on the airfilter, bumpers etc with new stainless steel.

Clio 182 | Standard Spec

 

[Clio_fool]

Easy enough to fit?

Easy yes, cheap no?.

 

[Hxrry]

Easy yes, cheap no?.

There's a set on eBay for £900 or open to offers, even they have bolster wear on them!

 

[Clio_fool]

There's a set on eBay for £900 or open to offers, even they have bolster wear on them!

Those Clio ones don't look that bad! Their was a set full of holes on for 750 not long back! If you can go for universal fit ones, Clio 3 one's need new bases to fit a 182 and they also are not cheap!

 

[ajracer]

While the standard seats are quite comfy they aren’t very high at the back and offer little support if cornering hard. I will be tracking the car next year with a few hill climb events so maybe I need to meet up with someone local to me and sit in a trendline before I buy. I’ve got Cobra Misanos in the Zed which are not that comfortable on long journeys but offer bucket seat levels of support.

 

[ajracer]

Trendlines, meh?. View attachment 1425884

Very nice! Are Recaro CS?

 

[Coops Mk1]

If I was aiming for hillclimb etc I definitely wouldn't be looking at trendline, they just about cope for one trackday ish a year. The above sportsters are a much better seat.... but do cost a few quid and normally need a repair to be mint

 

[Brigsy]

Trendlines are great, i find them comfy and support is decent, get a megane pair and runners to suit. Defo more comfy than Recaro cs, they are arse achers on a run !

 

[Clio_fool]

The CS are less padded than trendlines but I've had no discomfort from them. What suits you depends on your build too, the CS are quite narrow especially on the base. The corsa vxr ones are worth a look as the base bolsters on them aren't as deep or narrow.

 

[Clio_fool]

Very nice! Are Recaro CS?

Yep, from a 197 F1 team. I'll grab some better pics at the weekend.

 

[ajracer]

Yep, from a 197 F1 team. I'll grab some better pics at the weekend.

Thanks I would appreciate that.

 

[mart.z.s]

I really like the trendlines to look at but they gave me back ache through cornering at the weekend as I didn’t feel supported. I couldn’t do many trackdays in them but then again that’s not really what they are for. They weren’t too bad on a run.

 

[ajracer]

Sound like I’m in the same situation as the Z. There is no all round seat which supports,is comfy,looks good, lightweight etc. Compromise is the way forward. Thanks guys.

 

[David Stuart]

I went with the well trodden OEM+ look with a black gold. I still have the car but it’s not been put into more of a track day car.

I loved how it looked but I think it was just the wrong clio to put that kind of stuff on. If it was more sound mechanically and a bit nicer then it would have been nice.

I would echo what others have said about the trend lines. They are a great looking seat but I found them less comfortable and supportive than the standard seat.


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[Nigel63]

I have just put in some Recaro cross speed m in mine and they are super comfy and supportive . Bad pics sorry.

 

[David Stuart]

I have just put in some Recaro cross speed m in mine and they are super comfy and supportive . Bad pics sorry.View attachment 1426076View attachment 1426074View attachment 1426075

Those seats look mega.

What are the from? Did you have to get custom base / runners made?


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[Nigel63]

Bought them new . They are on Jon foz base and standard runners.

 

[Clio_fool]

 

[Iain C]

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Wow I didn't think these would fit a 1*2

 

[Clio_fool]

@JON FOZ is the man responsible for making it possible.