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Ricardo's 200EDC Progress Thread
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Bumper off and the clips are on the inside
Dropped the Clio off after work end of last week with a weekend turnaround to pick up on Monday.
Rear diffuser bolts rusty, bolts holding the exhaust tips rusty. Front bumper removed to take off the blade, the diffuser was plastidipped so that was peeled off, filled in places, flatted and painted. I'm skimming past all the prep work but was quite involved in that the tips had captive nuts welded on, exhaust tips polished, part of the front bumper glued together, front bumper part machine polished removing a scuff. Jobs that weren't on the list but was happy to do which I fully appreciate.
The rear diffuser neatly blends into the upper bumper panel so now it looks like one seamless panel. As for the blade, when you physically look at it, it ties in nicely with the piano black upper section where the diamond is. For me it's more appreciative in person.
A few more bits to go black as Renault actually did a 'Black Pack' so the rear Renaultsport badge and door handles. I'm also debating on having the roof re wrapped in gloss black but losing it on the sides and A pillar and spoiler, so just the roof section only.
Rear diffuser bolts rusty, bolts holding the exhaust tips rusty. Front bumper removed to take off the blade, the diffuser was plastidipped so that was peeled off, filled in places, flatted and painted. I'm skimming past all the prep work but was quite involved in that the tips had captive nuts welded on, exhaust tips polished, part of the front bumper glued together, front bumper part machine polished removing a scuff. Jobs that weren't on the list but was happy to do which I fully appreciate.
The rear diffuser neatly blends into the upper bumper panel so now it looks like one seamless panel. As for the blade, when you physically look at it, it ties in nicely with the piano black upper section where the diamond is. For me it's more appreciative in person.
A few more bits to go black as Renault actually did a 'Black Pack' so the rear Renaultsport badge and door handles. I'm also debating on having the roof re wrapped in gloss black but losing it on the sides and A pillar and spoiler, so just the roof section only.
220 wheels are next on the list
I typed 220 knowing fullwell that you own a 200.
I do like the 2x0s. Look great and rapid ...
It's far removed from a 200
has more 220 parts fittedLooks so much better now it's black. I miss my Trophy. Only two cars I have regretted selling out of 18 cars is the Trophy and a Triumph Stag that I had @ 19 and on apprentice money, that Stag dropped a valve after 3 weeks prior spending Ā£400 having the crank reground and new shells. Which was a lot of money to an apprentice in the 80's.
Skimming through FB during the week and a chap an hour away has a set of 220 Trophy wheels for sale on the Clio Mk4 group
"Sitting in the shed for ages, need shot of em, need a refurb, tyres shot.... Ā£100 for 4"
Yep, I'll be there Saturday morning, a phone call to my friend Steve and a cheeky breakfast gatecrash means the wheels are now dropped off to be refurbished. RS wheel decals ordered to finish the look and pushing to have these on for CSF22.
"Sitting in the shed for ages, need shot of em, need a refurb, tyres shot.... Ā£100 for 4"
Yep, I'll be there Saturday morning, a phone call to my friend Steve and a cheeky breakfast gatecrash means the wheels are now dropped off to be refurbished. RS wheel decals ordered to finish the look and pushing to have these on for CSF22.
Snooze and lose babyHe got there before I did, vulture
Wheels have been refurbished already, very quick turnaround and means I have to sort some rubber out ASAP! And 16mm wheel spacers to clear the Brembo 4 pots.
Replacement decals arrived as well
Also, what's the deal with Michelin PS5 tyres? Are they replacing the PS4 tyres or running alongside. Anyone have any feedback on them?
Replacement decals arrived as well
Also, what's the deal with Michelin PS5 tyres? Are they replacing the PS4 tyres or running alongside. Anyone have any feedback on them?
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