My Silver 1.2 Clio Expression

[ZanderMichaelJason]

So my LED number plate light arrived yesterday...
Before:

After:

I also got a new number plate light holder due to the usual aging, so I'll post some pics up when I change that

My SilverVisions also arrived yesterday but I didn't fit them, so hopefully doing that today!

 

[Tez.]

Get some new plates mate

 

[ZanderMichaelJason]

Get some new plates mate

I was thinking that after taking these photos, they're a bit grotty aren't they! Any reccomendations?

 

[Barnett]

I was thinking that after taking these photos, they're a bit grotty aren't they! Any reccomendations?

If you become a full member you'll get discount at fancyplates.com
They also do custom sized plates so that you can get the slightly cut down front plate so it fits in the recess a bit more nicely, like below.

Definitely go for clean plates though, keep your car looking fresh

 

[Tez.]

I go nice and clean and standard . But I've done all the 3d logo small plate things on my old 182s and Williams mr2 xr3 etc ..

 

[ZanderMichaelJason]

If you become a full member you'll get discount at fancyplates.com
They also do custom sized plates so that you can get the slightly cut down front plate so it fits in the recess a bit more nicely, like below.

Definitely go for clean plates though, keep your car looking fresh

Just took a look on the site - £27.50 delivered isn't bad, so it'll be worth the discount then

I go nice and clean and standard . But I've done all the 3d logo small plate things on my old 182s and Williams mr2 xr3 etc ..

Yeah, I'll keep it plain and simple I think

 

[Barnett]

Just took a look on the site - £27.50 delivered isn't bad, so it'll be worth the discount then

Comes to £32.05 for me if you change the size of the front plate. Not entirely sure how you enter the discount, you might have to contact them beforehand or order over the phone.

 

[ZanderMichaelJason]

Comes to £32.05 for me if you change the size of the front plate. Not entirely sure how you enter the discount, you might have to contact them beforehand or order over the phone.

Ahh okay, I'll keep the standard size tbh - Keep it cheap and simple Ahh okay, I'll have to become a member and then order the plates over the phone then

 

[ZanderMichaelJason]

So, two things done today!
The first was installing my SilverVisions!
Rear:

Finished...

Front:
(It's hard to see with the cloudy headlights)

Finished...

And then I also decided to snatch up yet another good deal from Barnett and got myself some alloys on the cheap
I only took one photo during but I'll eventually clean them up and get some more up Definitely thinking of getting them sprayed black though!

 

[ZanderMichaelJason]

Another mini-update, no photos yet - Will hopefully get those up tomorrow!
My Team Heko Wind Deflectors arrived today, haven't got around to fitting the front ones, only the rear ones so far - Quite a pain really!
Also had a new number plate light holder come today as the old one is grotty - All fitted with pictures to follow
My PlastiDip arrived yesterday for spraying my badges etc. so I'll get to doing that soon!
And not a mod exactly but I also got myself a Magnetax tax disc holder as the old one was quite bully and horrible!
I've got a few more bits and bobs arriving in the post so I'll update the thread accordingly!

 

[ZanderMichaelJason]

So, the pictures that I mentioned yesterday!
The new number plate light holder:
New vs Old

Installed

Then the Team Heko wind deflectors:

Quick one to anyone who's reading this - The rear wind deflectors keep catching! Any tips?
Not done anything with the PlastiDip yet but that's definitely on the to do list!

 

[ZanderMichaelJason]

My CREE reversing lights arrived today - I've fitted them but I'm a bit unsure as the standard bulbs would emit light in a circle and therefore make the whole casing light up, the CREE bulbs only emit light in a straight line :S I'll give my full verdict (and add some pictures) when I've seen them working in the dark

 

[GTXMike]

You choose the wrong type you should get smd plus cree led bulbs.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=141203921562&alt=web

 

[ZanderMichaelJason]

You choose the wrong type you should get smd plus cree led bulbs.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=141203921562&alt=web

Ahh okay, those seem like the things that would solve the issue! Might order some of those at some point! Cheers

 

[GTXMike]

Ahh okay, those seem like the things that would solve the issue! Might order some of those at some point! Cheers

No probs :-D when our cars will be done we could meet at some point at the clio meeting 2015 lol

 

[ZanderMichaelJason]

No probs :-D when our cars will be done we could meet at some point at the clio meeting 2015 lol

Haha, yeah :L

 

[ZanderMichaelJason]

So, new wipers arrived, look and perform so much better than the standard ones!

Bit pissed off as my passenger wind deflector broke! So in the process of sorting that out!

Also, today I tried and failed to plastidip my Clio emblem It was all going so well until I peeled off the masking tape! I don't think I let it dry for long enough! Will make sure to take more time next time!

 

[GTXMike]

Save yourself hassle and take badge off first
Its hold with 2 pivots.

 

[ZanderMichaelJason]

Save yourself hassle and take badge off first
Its hold with 2 pivots.

I may just do that next time! Save wasting any more PlastiDip! :L

 

[GTXMike]

I may just do that next time! Save wasting any more PlastiDip! :L

And no peeling off surrounding lol

 

[Lawless]

With spraying too i picked up spares from the scrap yard, and I've recently gone back to my originals after the ones i sprayed went abit shabby, easy enough to remove and replace, 30second job!

 

[ZanderMichaelJason]

With spraying too i picked up spares from the scrap yard, and I've recently gone back to my originals after the ones i sprayed went abit shabby, easy enough to remove and replace, 30second job!

Fair play, I've gone with PlastiDip, that way it's removeable

 

[ZanderMichaelJason]

Hi guys, was just giving my car a wash and wanted to get under the bump strips as it gets pretty grubby under them, only problem is that people say that it's just a slide off job but I found this...

Is that normal? And if so how do I go about getting the strips off?

 

[Barnett]

Hi guys, was just giving my car a wash and wanted to get under the bump strips as it gets pretty grubby under them, only problem is that people say that it's just a slide off job but I found this...


Is that normal? And if so how do I go about getting the strips off?

Not entirely sure what part of the car that is. The way I take off the bumpstrips is to get something blunt, cover it in a cloth or something to stop it scratching the paint, and use it to push the rear bumpstrip towards the front of the car and the front one towards the rear.

 

[ZanderMichaelJason]

Not entirely sure what part of the car that is. The way I take off the bumpstrips is to get something blunt, cover it in a cloth or something to stop it scratching the paint, and use it to push the rear bumpstrip towards the front of the car and the front one towards the rear.

Sorry, should've made that one clear! That's the front passenger side door with the grommet taken off to get to the bump strips
I'll give it a shot with your advice

 

[Barnett]

Sorry, should've made that one clear! That's the front passenger side door with the grommet taken off to get to the bump strips
I'll give it a shot with your advice

Hmm ok, I've never noticed that before. I may have only ever taken the side strips off my old 3 door clio, haven't had the need to do it on my 5 door so I can't help you much sorry :/

 

[ZanderMichaelJason]

Hmm ok, I've never noticed that before. I may have only ever taken the side strips off my old 3 door clio, haven't had the need to do it on my 5 door so I can't help you much sorry :/

Ahh okay, no worries Thanks for the advice anyways

 

[ZanderMichaelJason]

Just spotted this on eBay, is it a good buy do you reckon?
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141279138398?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[ZanderMichaelJason]

Just spotted this on eBay, is it a good buy do you reckon?
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141279138398?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

I went ahead and bought it anyways! First step on the road to colour coding!

 

[ZanderMichaelJason]

Started doing the boot button today, sanded down and done 4 coats of primer:

Just need to sand the primer, add the TED69 paint from Halfords and then lacquer!

I also removed the bump strips and gave her a good wash all over today!

 

[GTXMike]

I see you managed to take them off. Nice. Im gonna refurb my boot buttom and badge soon. Got myself sport spoiler, similar to yours but mine is black and im going to wrap it in carbon of course

 

[Barnett]

Good purchase with the pre colour coded spoiler. Should make the back end look a lot better. You should get a 172 rear bumper too

 

[GTXMike]

Good purchase with the pre colour coded spoiler. Should make the back end look a lot better. You should get a 172 rear bumper too

Can you get 172 bumper in TED69 or only in ICEBERG SILVER?

 

[ZanderMichaelJason]

Good purchase with the pre colour coded spoiler. Should make the back end look a lot better. You should get a 172 rear bumper too

Good shout I don't want to mess around with changing sizes and stuff, because I know with some bumpers you have to completely change the back end - Is that the same with a 172 or not?

 

[GTXMike]

Good shout I don't want to mess around with changing sizes and stuff, because I know with some bumpers you have to completely change the back end - Is that the same with a 172 or not?

172 and Campus will be just swap at rear. Not sure about front.

 

[Barnett]

Can you get 172 bumper in TED69 or only in ICEBERG SILVER?

They don't do a sport in the same silver as your cars as far as I know so you'd have to buy one and then get it sprayed the right colour.

Good shout I don't want to mess around with changing sizes and stuff, because I know with some bumpers you have to completely change the back end - Is that the same with a 172 or not?

For the 172 rear bumper you just need the bumper and the arch liners as they are different on a 172. Not a huge job as far as I know. It's the front sport bumper that you need the front wings as well.

 

[ZanderMichaelJason]

They don't do a sport in the same silver as your cars as far as I know so you'd have to buy one and then get it sprayed the right colour.



For the 172 rear bumper you just need the bumper and the arch liners as they are different on a 172. Not a huge job as far as I know. It's the front sport bumper that you need the front wings as well.

Gutted that they don't do the sport in our colour! Sucks! Might just skip changing the bumper for that reason tbh, cba with the hassle of getting hold of a bumper and then spraying it :L Maybe in the future

 

[Barnett]

Gutted that they don't do the sport in our colour! Sucks! Might just skip changing the bumper for that reason tbh, cba with the hassle of getting hold of a bumper and then spraying it :L Maybe in the future

I paid someone to source, paint and fit mine. Can't remember exactly how much it cost because I had other bits done, it's certainly one of my favourite modifications though.

 

[ZanderMichaelJason]

I paid someone to source, paint and fit mine. Can't remember exactly how much it cost because I had other bits done, it's certainly one of my favourite modifications though.

I do agree that it looks super sexy but just can't be bothered with that at the moment Plus running low on cash atm :L

EDIT: Also I'm not planning on spending too much on the car because, at the end of the day, I don't plan on keeping it forever!

 

[Barnett]

I do agree that it looks super sexy but just can't be bothered with that at the moment Plus running low on cash atm :L

EDIT: Also I'm not planning on spending too much on the car because, at the end of the day, I don't plan on keeping it forever!

Ah fair enough, makes sense