Time for a introduction

[Brad8988]

Hi all I've been using this forum for a month or 2 but finally got the car is where I want it so thought I would post some details.

I stupidly bought this unseen on auto trader while in Canada working. Guy told me it was mint and looked good from the photos but this was far from the truth.

Details are:

2009 Clio 197 Cup.
Totally standard.
Nimbus with recaros and AC.
56k miles.
Service History.
Belts done prior to delivery to me.



Anyway this was about 6 weeks ago and since then I have done/changed the following.

• Michilin Pilot Sport 4 tired all round.
• Wheels refurbed with matching center caps.
• MTEC 20mm spacers all round with extended bolts.
• HEL Braided lines.
• Front and rear callipers stripped and rebuilt with new seals and pistons.
• New discs and pads all round with genuine rear wheel bearings.
• Brake fluid flushed and replaced with Motul 600.
• Replaced Air filter.
• Replaced pollen filter.
• Replaced head unit with hands free/DAB and Bluetooth streaming.
• Speakers front and back replaced with pioneer ones.
• Genuine RS gear knob.
• Steering wheel retrimmed by Snappy.
• Genuine White trimmed RS floor mats.
• Black projector headlights.
• Shorter Mazda Ariel.
• Retro fitted electric mirrors with black caps.
• B pillar wrapped matt black with new cup logos.
• Bosch wipers all round.
• Exhaust tips.
• Rear diffuser, nostrils and lower grill all cleaned and painted satin black.
• Map sensor O ring replaced and cnc brace added.
• AC regassed.
• New cup shocks, Genuine top mounts, Genuine dust boots and H&R Springs.
• Genuine inner track rods.
• Genuine outer track rods.
• Anti rotation bars.
• Drop links.
• New genuine front inner and outer hub, ball joints and wheel bearing on right side.
• New interior mirror.
• Front and rear bumpers professionally repaired and repainted.
• Genuine RS front splitter.
• Hunter hawk eye alignment.
• NGK Platinum Spark plugs.
• Black Renault logo covers removed.
• New RS rear badge.
• Beru coils.
• Fan style washer jets with new tuning.
• Gearbox oil replaced with Elf oil.
• Osram Night breaker for dripped, main and fogs.
• Silver indicator bulbs front and rear.
• Led side repeaters, interior and number plate lights.
• Scuttle panel area cleaned.
• Full polish and wax.

Jobs I still want to do.

• Bumper still keeps popping out on the one side.
• Want to give the recaros a good deep clean.
• Replace both front control arms.
• Under seat sub.

I have to admit its not the fastest thing in the world but its great fun on the twisty bits and now I've done all the work it's goes, stops and turns like it should.

This forum has helped alot with its how to guides and people who actually know how these cars go together.

Thanks for all the help I hope you like.

 

[Foxspeed]

looks mint now!

 

[massivewangers]

You haven't wasted any time! Looks great!

 

[Mark_L]

Lots gone into it in such a short period!

Prefer it without the B pillar trim's myself,
Does the ambient temp work with fitting the electric mirrors?

Sounds like you should have bought an ff, and saved yourself a bit of work.

Needs a sprint spoiler too.

Bit of useless info only 79 Cup's produced in Nimbus.

 

[Big Ben]

Amazing list you’ve gone through. Good to see a car being made “mint”!

Look forward to your further progress

 

[Brad8988]

looks mint now!

Nearly there mate thanks.

Lots gone into it in such a short period!

Prefer it without the B pillar trim's myself,
Does the ambient temp work with fitting the electric mirrors?

Sounds like you should have bought an ff, and saved yourself a bit of work.

Needs a sprint spoiler too.

Bit of useless info only 79 Cup's produced in Nimbus.

Probably would of preferred a ff yes but got this now so gotta make the best of it. I was unsure on the black b pillar myself but its easily removed if I want to sell in the future. I imagine less than 50 nimbus cup 197s now at a guess.

You haven't wasted any time! Looks great!

Thanks mate I've been busy.

Amazing list you’ve gone through. Good to see a car being made “mint”!

Look forward to your further progress

Done most things I found needed doing. Probably never get my money back but I'm happy.

 

[Pav]

welcome and have fun with your new toy

 

[Ichigo27]

Hi, how much was your snappy wheel retrim if you don't mind me asking? Thanks

 

[Brad8988]

Think it was around £150. Mines slightly different to most as I wanted the perforated parts to extend lower than the oem one does. Should not affect price though.

 

[Ichigo27]

Think it was around £150. Mines slightly different to most as I wanted the perforated parts to extend lower than the oem one does. Should not affect price though.

That does look quality