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My car what do people reckon would be a good choice of modifications to make?
- Thread starter Matty1994
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welshname
ClioSport Club Member
Can't access the pictures pal. You've got them private on Google docs.
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
Try uploading to something like photobucket.
Chocolate Orange 172
Welcome to the site mate, look forward to seeing the pictures when you get them sorted!
http://s1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg597/Matty19941/ has that worked mate?
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
yeah pal, that's linked us to the album.
Pics are these
Pics are these
Cheers mate, my car is a 1999 Renault clio mk2 Ph1 in green its currently on steel wheels as i did not like the wheel trims it came with i payed 800 pounds for the car and it has 55,000 miles on it. Its my first car as i have just turned 17 last october and are currently still a student
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
Looks in bloody good nick to be fair. I'd lower it, get some alloys on there (go for OEM, maybe f1's, or something similar) and not a lot else tbh. Just keep it looking tidy.
its in very good nick mate, it has been polished and cleaned both inside and out every weekend since ive had it, there was a tad bit of rust above right rear arch but that has been cleaned up and sorted thanks to my mate. I have made most of the interior modifactions i wish to (i have fitted an edge 12" subwoofer along with alpine speakers in the front doors and a philips head unit) i am now looking to mod the exterior a bit and so as it goes alloys and lowering kit. Would you suggest lowering springs (if so what mm) or save and get adjustable coilovers?
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
100% I'd say save and get adjustable coilovers. Well worth the wait if you can manage it. Interior wise I'd look at a sport interior too! Straight swap and can be had fairly cheap if it's a ph1 interior.
For wheels don't go bigger than 16" and always get standard ones. 15" is better though
Yea ive been looking at the ph1 interior i have seen a few on ebay for around 100 pounds so not to bad but wasnt sure if it would fit in so now i know it will i will probably be purchasing, and yes the steel wheels are currently 14 inch and i have been looking to upgrading to 15/16 inch wasnt sure whether to go down the banded steel wheel line or to save and get some nice alloys (cant decide on colour the choices are: silver/light grey, Black/gunmetal or white
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
Banded steels look great on these. I'd suggest any alloys you do think about purchasing you should post on here LOL!. You'll get a decent opinion on whether they are GASH or good.
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
will do mate, thanks for the help with getting my accout up and running will hopefully have some more posts and pics to put up soon
No problem
Just keep it nice and clean, service it regularly and don't ruin it.
Oh and dual optic headlights look better too
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
First thing I'd do then is pay your membership on here, as you can use the for sale section. Also try renparts, they are a renault breakers with a traders section on here.
Get looking through other project threads aswell for inspiration.
Get looking through other project threads aswell for inspiration.
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
He came on with good grammar, spelling and concept of the English language.
He has a pretty mint condition car that hasn't been ruined (I chose to tactically ignore the sub comments).
Genuinely wants advice.
Is listening to said advice.
Not very often that happens on here!
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Shame you can't line space to make reading easier
I know what you're saying though!
Clio 172
Welcome to Cliosport.net! Nice clean motor you have there.
4X100 with a 60.1 centre bore.ill see how yellow ones look and by badges i just meant the front one
Car looks really smart mate, Personally i would stick oz f1's on it and lower on coilovers. Maybe a bit of colour coding and other minor mods and then leave it
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welshname
ClioSport Club Member
Agreed, I think F1's in gloss black or silver would look nice, get some decent rubber on them and you're away
OP is 17.
Just bolting lowzzz and rims will take their premium and send it skywards.
Welcome aboard Matty, here's some thinking for you.
Your car cost 800 quid
Would you then spend another 4/500 on wheels and suspension?
Then, probably, a big chunk more on insurance?
Being a student, there must be better things, more deserved of your money (THere sure was when I was still in education!)
You might want a "nicer" motor, but just see how you get along first. If you bolted on shiny new rims then immedieatly kerbed them, how happy would you be about that.
Plenty of time for nicer motors later, the kind you can buy that already have bigger engines, alloys, etc. JUst stay safe, dont crash, build up that no claims and enjoy it for what it is.
WOrk with the steels you've got on now, spray them in Gloss black maybe?
Welcome !
Where you from ?
I'd just leave the car alone TBH. Your insurance will probably rape you for any modifications anyway.
Enjoy it, keep it between the ditches and try not to become a statistic !
Where you from ?
I'd just leave the car alone TBH. Your insurance will probably rape you for any modifications anyway.
Enjoy it, keep it between the ditches and try not to become a statistic !
im from northallerton north yorkshire, and i have a few hundred to spend on my car because i sold a few things i didnt use anymore i am not looking to spend a great deal on the car as the insurance already is sky high i am looking for some cheap alloys or might just get the steel rims clean and banded not to sure yet but thankyou all for welcoming me and giving me ideas to think about
north yorkshire, and i have a few hundred to spend on my car because i sold a few things i didnt use anymore i am not looking to spend a great deal on the car as the insurance already is sky high i am looking for some cheap alloys or might just get the steel rims clean and banded not to sure yet but thankyou all for welcoming me and giving me ideas to think about An upload of the rear badges now yellow
https://picasaweb.google.com/117113986700566784980/CarBadgesBeforeAndAfter
https://picasaweb.google.com/117113986700566784980/CarBadgesBeforeAndAfter
ph1 clio 1.2
good car mate, looking forward to seeing it in the future, plans for it??, be good to see a nice green ph1 clio come on the scene! all the best mate
http://s1058.photobucket.com/albums/t419/Matt172012/CAR/
What do people reckon would be some reasonably cheap but stylish exterior and interior modifications (i do not want to make this car look 'chavvy' just nice, i do not have a lot of money to spend as i am a student all suggestions welcome
What do people reckon would be some reasonably cheap but stylish exterior and interior modifications (i do not want to make this car look 'chavvy' just nice, i do not have a lot of money to spend as i am a student
all suggestions welcome 
