m4rk7's clio Mk3 1.6 Dynamique S

[Ging2013]

When i researched it before people were saying it is a straight swap, I woulda wanted to know for certain before buying it though. You could also buy the facelift rear lights too

Yeah that's a good idea aswell never thought of that. Yeah I know what you mean, I definitely want to know if it 100% straight swap before committing to it lol.

 

[Debre]

It is a straight swap but there is a small difference....the fog light and reflectors are located in the bumper with a Phase 2 and Phase 2 GT.
So you will have to modify the wiring a bit to make it work and buy Phase 2 rear lights or aftermarket rear lights.
What I like most about the Phase 2 bumper is that it comes lower to the ground.
Still not sure what I'm going to do though....smooth the original bumper or make the swap.

 

[bennettxo]

It is a straight swap but there is a small difference....the fog light and reflectors are located in the bumper with a Phase 2 and Phase 2 GT.
So you will have to modify the wiring a bit to make it work and buy Phase 2 rear lights or aftermarket rear lights.
What I like most about the Phase 2 bumper is that it comes lower to the ground.
Still not sure what I'm going to do though....smooth the original bumper or make the swap.

Is it a straight swap for a facelift mk3?

 

[S7u]

Is it a straight swap for a facelift mk3?

Yeah you already have the rear fogs on the bottoms don't you? So it would just be a matter of getting an exhaust sorted

 

[bennettxo]

Yeah you already have the rear fogs on the bottoms don't you? So it would just be a matter of getting an exhaust sorted

Thanks mate,definitely going to consider it saves cutting the bumper and s**t

 

[S7u]

Thanks mate,definitely going to consider it saves cutting the bumper and s**t

Yeh respraying might be expensive I think though, unless u find a black one.. Is there much diff between facelift and gt rear?

 

[bennettxo]

Yeh respraying might be expensive I think though, unless u find a black one.. Is there much diff between facelift and gt rear?

I think it's sits slightly lower and got the exhaust cut out. Only want to do this so when I come to sell the car I can put the old back box and bumper back on so people don't look at it and think 'boy racer' or that it's been tampered with

 

[M4rk7]

I'll be super jealous when i see how good the gt rear bumper looks on these ;-)

 

[Debre]

Here's the difference between the 'normal' facelift and GT facelift bumper.
Both should fit right on a regular MK3 (Phase I) even though they are from a facelift MK3 (Phase II)

 

[bennettxo]

Anyone know the average price if a bumper respray?

 

[M4rk7]

Been a boring day today so thought i would take a few quick snaps of the car, this is it without the 16mm spacers at the front. If i eventually get coilovers then ill be putting them back on.

Really can't wait to get the front a bit lower, I think the rear sits ok though. Probably needed 45mm at the front and 30mm at the back instead of 30mm all round, but the apex springs were pretty cheap anyway.

 

[M4rk7]

I took these photo's with a potato ;-)

 

[Ging2013]

Been a boring day today so thought i would take a few quick snaps of the car, this is it without the 16mm spacers at the front. If i eventually get coilovers then ill be putting them back on.

Really can't wait to get the front a bit lower, I think the rear sits ok though. Probably needed 45mm at the front and 30mm at the back instead of 30mm all round, but the apex springs were pretty cheap anyway.

Looking good mate, Definitely took some of that gap away.

 

[M4rk7]

Thanks actually just decided to remove the HEKO deflectors, been driving a lot at night recently and you cant see through the deflectors at all. Feels like the A-pillars are a meter thick lol

 

[S7u]

Looking good mate, still love those alloys! Did you ever get round to trying the plasti dip?

 

[M4rk7]

Looking good mate, still love those alloys! Did you ever get round to trying the plasti dip?

Thanks i was gona try it out today but it was starting to get dark. Im hopefully gona try it on my side mirrors tomorrow.

 

[S7u]

Thanks i was gona try it out today but it was starting to get dark. Im hopefully gona try it on my side mirrors tomorrow.

Good stuff, look forward to seeing the results

 

[M4rk7]

Been thinking of purchasing new springs for my car, 45mm h&r ones as the ride quality on my apex is starting to drive me mad. Has anyone heard good things about these? only £135

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/H-R-29140...odel:Clio|Plat_Gen:MK+III&hash=item5d447fe937

 

[Z1gZa]

Careful, the Phase 2 rear bumper is not plug&play. You need to do a little modifications, nothing serious.

I have the H&R -45mm and they're great. Good comfort for the drop and great riding quality.
Here's a pic of how do the car looks with them.

 

[bennettxo]

Careful, the Phase 2 rear bumper is not plug&play. You need to do a little modifications, nothing serious.

I have the H&R -45mm and they're great. Good comfort for the drop and great riding quality.
Here's a pic of how do the car looks with them.

Got any side shots mate?

 

[S7u]

Been thinking of purchasing new springs for my car, 45mm h&r ones as the ride quality on my apex is starting to drive me mad. Has anyone heard good things about these? only £135

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/H-R-29140...odel:Clio|Plat_Gen:MK+III&hash=item5d447fe937

Im running 45 H&R all round mate, I think you seen my thread. Sits good but defo needs spacers, ride quality is good also, I prefer mine now than the standard!

 

[M4rk7]

Careful, the Phase 2 rear bumper is not plug&play. You need to do a little modifications, nothing serious.

I have the H&R -45mm and they're great. Good comfort for the drop and great riding quality.
Here's a pic of how do the car looks with them.

Sits really nice! much better at the front than mines. Thanks for the reply. Are you planning on doing a thread? car looks good

 

[M4rk7]

Im running 45 H&R all round mate, I think you seen my thread. Sits good but defo needs spacers, ride quality is good also, I prefer mine now than the standard!

Yeh I have seen your thread Stu, never realized it was these you were using. Think I would put my spacers back on if I got these as it would suit the stance more.

 

[STCCEdition]

That gear knob is…sexy!! But its waaay to much money for a gear knob

 

[S7u]

Yeah definitely, I need spacers badly but don't think I'm gonna bother, thinking of changing to a 197

 

[Z1gZa]

Sits really nice! much better at the front than mines. Thanks for the reply. Are you planning on doing a thread? car looks good

I'm planning al right but I'm being lasy :sleepy::rasp:

 

[M4rk7]

Think my cars winding me up...

 

[bennettxo]

Think my cars winding me up...

Typical French car

 

[M4rk7]

Typical French car

Never mind its fine now, getting 8.9 ;-) ;-)

 

[bennettxo]

Never mind its fine now, getting 8.9 ;-) ;-)

Mines 30.7 on a 1.2

 

[M4rk7]

Just a small update, finally purchased the H&R 45mm lowering springs so hopefuly get those fitted at the weekend. Can't wait to get rid of that gap at the front!

 

[M4rk7]

Will get some picks up soon now debating whether to put the spacers back on or not hmmm

 

[Ging2013]

Will get some picks up soon now debating whether to put the spacers back on or not hmmm

Nice mate I will keep my eye out for the pics. Yeah definitely put spacers back on after lowering. That's all I need now.

 

[M4rk7]

H&R 45mm springs finally arrived, hoping to get these fitted this week :-D can't wait

 

[Ging2013]

H&R 45mm springs finally arrived, hoping to get these fitted this week :-D can't wait

Nice mate. How much they set you back??

 

[M4rk7]

Nice mate. How much they set you back??

Thanks, they were £135 off ebay. Hoping the front sits a lot nicer than it is just now

 

[Z1gZa]

You'll see it will. Not perfect but a lot better than stock. Start to think on dampers too. I have Bilstein B8 and I recommend them

 

[Ging2013]

You'll see it will. Not perfect but a lot better than stock. Start to think on dampers too. I have Bilstein B8 and I recommend them

yeah my mate lowered his golf on springs, within two months his standard shocks were knackered.

 

[M4rk7]

You'll see it will. Not perfect but a lot better than stock. Start to think on dampers too. I have Bilstein B8 and I recommend them

oh thats something I didn't think off! Mines is lowered 30mm already and haven't had any problems, so hoping I won't have to spend a lot on dampers. How much did those set you back if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Z1gZa]

30mm is fine. Are you asking how much did they cost? Sorry, I'm not from England.