New Member

[Units]

Hello guys,

i've been on this forum trawling through threads since i got my first clio and decided i would finally introduce myself, and become a bit more active, with some input! (instead of just reading tips and gawking over others mk3's)

My first clio was a mk2 1.4 16v 2005 (got it off my mum while at Uni) Monaco Blue
Now onto a mk3 1.4 16v Dynamique 2007 (graduated last June, bought this one in March) Monaco Blue


I'm no expert but I have my plans for the car and hopefully it will turn out well. I'll be getting a 197 when i save up a few pennies so I plan on making a few mods to maintain my interest in the car until then.

So far;
K&N Panel filter (for those extra 100 ponies!)
Heko deflectors
Directed an Aux lead through glovebox from stock HU

Plans;

Colour mods - Anthracite the existing alloys and the wing mirrors, red callipers, black drums.
Front mods - Definitely need to upgrade the grilles, very near future!
Rear mods - no idea what to do, if phase 2 rear bumper fits, i'd fit a ph2 rear bumper. I prefer the curves over the flat ph1.
Another idea would be 182 style exhaust. Not many mk3's with them, could ditch the spare wheel for some room and get the dual exit.
Interior mods - This is purely dependant on how long I keep the car. I won't do much if I plan on keeping it short term, long term however, I would get recaro's and try to retrofit the Tom Tom unit on top of the dash of the other models.

Will probably lower it on Eibach springs also as the arch gap is bigger than my future.

Thanks for reading, and I look forward to being part of the community

 

[nutnutwelshman]

Welcome to the Family enjoy your new beastie fantastic colour too

 

[sevenfourate]

Welcome to the fold buddy.

Car looks swell !!

I'll have some VERY cheap and immaculate 'Renault Sport' front seats for sale in the near future if that floats your boat.

Where in the World are you btw ?

 

[Micah]

Greetings!
Keen plans you have there - but for what you intend to do, that could go a long way in getting nearer to the target of owning a 197 seeing as they're very affordable nowadays. Of course, entirely up to you and it's great fun customising your own car
Look forward to seeing your progress. Would highly recommend the seats from @sevenfourate - they will totally transform your driving experience.

 

[///M]

Welcome. That's a really lovely colour and it looks in excellent condition. Hope she treats you well.

It has to be said, I agree with Micah in that if you don't mod this one, you'll be in a 197 a lot quicker. Looking at your plans, there's a reasonable amount of money to be spent there. Unless you plan on doing it all yourself on the cheap, you could be £600-£700 down all told. That would be a big help towards getting a 197.

 

[Units]

Welcome to the fold buddy.

Car looks swell !!

I'll have some VERY cheap and immaculate 'Renault Sport' front seats for sale in the near future if that floats your boat.

Where in the World are you btw ?

I think you're right lads, i won't let the excitement get the better of me. I have a 5 door 1.4 "Lets not get carried away"

Although the seats would be worthwhile! I might be very interested in getting those off you in the near future - i'm based in Belfast, Northern Ireland

 

[Jimmy]

Welcome to the forum! Another +1 on the colour from me, Renault do some very good shades of Blue!

 

[Beany]

Welcome

 

[Big Ben]

Welcome aboard

 

[Pav]

welcome along...maybe the best thing to do is to leave it as it is and save up quicker
but if you are selling your front upper grills,let me know...

cheers

 

[Units]

welcome along...maybe the best thing to do is to leave it as it is and save up quicker
but if you are selling your front upper grills,let me know...

cheers

I will be selling the front upper grills when i get the replacements probably in a few weeks, they would need Gtechniq c4 trim restorer to be immaculate, but if i'm swapping them out I wouldn't be restoring them before I take them out

 

[Foxspeed]

welcome