Pav
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the smaller bit is..just pulls off..the one round the rear mirror--hmm..need to find out myself..
Yiannis' Albi Blue R27 - Toning down...
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Cheers Pav. That's the one I was on about. The one round the mirror is no doubt bolted on. Probably something behind the interior one.
Wicked car by the way Yiannis [emoji106]
Wicked car by the way Yiannis [emoji106]
Yiannis197
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Thanks guys.
Now that has to be a compliment, coming from a guy who is a pioneer on his mods/upgrades and owns the beast. Cheers Wilson.
Which trim mate? The covers or the actual mirror base?
Now that has to be a compliment, coming from a guy who is a pioneer on his mods/upgrades and owns the beast. Cheers Wilson.
Which trim mate? The covers or the actual mirror base?
Yiannis197
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Ah ok, just seen this.
The body of the mirror is indeed bolted on. 3 bolts, one is visible from the inside and the other two you have to remove the interior trim (pull off job). Very easy to do the whole lot, 5 min job
The body of the mirror is indeed bolted on. 3 bolts, one is visible from the inside and the other two you have to remove the interior trim (pull off job). Very easy to do the whole lot, 5 min job
Chris
Bad cop
Looking good mate! Are they track only wheels? As I wouldn't like to be in London without any locking wheel nuts
They look like tpi bolts, in which case the locking wheel nut looks pretty much identical to the rest of them.
Cars looking great!
Jamz72
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Yiannis197
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Indeed, as Chris said these are tpi bolts and the lock bolt is very similar [MENTION=2904]Jamz72[/MENTION]
Here is a very short video that I dug up the other day, we are on our way to Lunersee lake in Austria...what an absolutely wonderful drive that was. Shame about the wind noise, next time an external mic in the engine bay will do the trick.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVWH2VAljJ4&feature=youtu.be
[MENTION=2904]Jamz72[/MENTION]Here is a very short video that I dug up the other day, we are on our way to Lunersee lake in Austria...what an absolutely wonderful drive that was. Shame about the wind noise, next time an external mic in the engine bay will do the trick.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVWH2VAljJ4&feature=youtu.be
[MENTION=2045]Yiannis197[/MENTION]
Just re read this whole thread again but worth it. Ordered TPI bolts as a result.
Two questions. How easy it it to remove the harness 'guide hole' things in the Recaros (I hope that makes sense).
And secondly I just have to have the red cruise control buttons. Was this done at SS and can you drive around without them on the wheel whilst it's being sprayed?
Cheers!
Just re read this whole thread again but worth it. Ordered TPI bolts as a result.
Two questions. How easy it it to remove the harness 'guide hole' things in the Recaros (I hope that makes sense).
And secondly I just have to have the red cruise control buttons. Was this done at SS and can you drive around without them on the wheel whilst it's being sprayed?
Cheers!
Yiannis197
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Very easy mate. Just pull the lever and you'll see a bolt underneath. Remove those bolts and pull the front trim. I only had the front trim sprayed by the way, left the back as it was.
The CC buttons were done at SS yes. Of course you can drive around no problems at all even though I was using a spare wheel. But you can definitely use the steering wheel without them. Hope that helps
The CC buttons were done at SS yes. Of course you can drive around no problems at all even though I was using a spare wheel. But you can definitely use the steering wheel without them. Hope that helps
Yiannis197
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A quick update people
Most importantly, I eventually bought a shed! So bloody happy with that as now the clio doesn't have to worry about potholes, traffic and generally clocking up nasty mileage. Circumstances at work have changed as I'm not on shift any more, every day commuting in London and Clio are simply not compatible.
So the shed then....an absolutely lovely Yaris 4d4, 1.4 diesel, 60+ mpg, chain driven, FSH, in fact it had just been serviced before I got it, 100k miles, brand new tyres, pads and discs (even though these are cheap as chips) and relatively new clutch. Boom what a win, all that for £900. Considering these babies go for around £1500 because they are super economical and reliable (£30 road tax and £600 multi car insurance for both cars from Admiral) mine was an absolute bargain. To say that I'm enjoying the ride is an understatement. Potholes and speedbumps? what are they??
DSC_0053 by YiannisR27, on Flickr
Now back to Clio, front bumper has been resprayed and private plates are on, R27 CVP, R27 CUP was unavailable but if the price was like the R26 CUP (£1000) I wouldn't have bought it anyway. My plate took me back £250, better than a spoiler eh?
DSC_0201 by YiannisR27, on Flickr
Tomorrow the car goes for MOT and two new front AD08Rs and on Saturday it goes at Jade Developments for;
- oil sump gasket
- ARP rod bolts
- Quaife
- New clutch kit including slave cylinder
- Service
IMG_0410 by YiannisR27, on Flickr
She should be ready for the Alps in September, can I go yet????
Most importantly, I eventually bought a shed! So bloody happy with that as now the clio doesn't have to worry about potholes, traffic and generally clocking up nasty mileage. Circumstances at work have changed as I'm not on shift any more, every day commuting in London and Clio are simply not compatible.
So the shed then....an absolutely lovely Yaris 4d4, 1.4 diesel, 60+ mpg, chain driven, FSH, in fact it had just been serviced before I got it, 100k miles, brand new tyres, pads and discs (even though these are cheap as chips) and relatively new clutch. Boom what a win, all that for £900. Considering these babies go for around £1500 because they are super economical and reliable (£30 road tax and £600 multi car insurance for both cars from Admiral) mine was an absolute bargain. To say that I'm enjoying the ride is an understatement. Potholes and speedbumps? what are they??
DSC_0053 by YiannisR27, on FlickrNow back to Clio, front bumper has been resprayed and private plates are on, R27 CVP, R27 CUP was unavailable but if the price was like the R26 CUP (£1000) I wouldn't have bought it anyway. My plate took me back £250, better than a spoiler eh?
DSC_0201 by YiannisR27, on FlickrTomorrow the car goes for MOT and two new front AD08Rs and on Saturday it goes at Jade Developments for;
- oil sump gasket
- ARP rod bolts
- Quaife
- New clutch kit including slave cylinder
- Service
IMG_0410 by YiannisR27, on FlickrShe should be ready for the Alps in September, can I go yet????
Yiannis197
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Cheers guys
No reason really mate [MENTION=41063]Pav[/MENTION], the car has £60k miles and since I'm dropping the box it is a good opportunity to replace the clutch as well. Also if something is worn or looks on its way out is going to be replaced as well.
To be honest I wasn't intending to change it but after a chat with Sean (possible leaks from the slave after putting the lot back together etc) I thought what the heck. It should be solid for another 60k+ miles.
No reason really mate [MENTION=41063]Pav[/MENTION], the car has £60k miles and since I'm dropping the box it is a good opportunity to replace the clutch as well. Also if something is worn or looks on its way out is going to be replaced as well.
To be honest I wasn't intending to change it but after a chat with Sean (possible leaks from the slave after putting the lot back together etc) I thought what the heck. It should be solid for another 60k+ miles.
Yiannis197
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haha indeed right?? £45 of diesel takes me £470 miles!!! I'm loving that
I bought the clutch kit for only £200, brand new and OEM. There was a guy from here who initially bought it to have it fitted on his clio, he then sold the car so the parts had to go. Bargain price really as these kits retail for around £350 if I'm not mistaken?
I bought the clutch kit for only £200, brand new and OEM. There was a guy from here who initially bought it to have it fitted on his clio, he then sold the car so the parts had to go. Bargain price really as these kits retail for around £350 if I'm not mistaken?
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