Haz Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 The Clio lives another year, passing first time with 3 advisories, for tyres and brake pads! I also have something fun lined up by way of a rebuilt gearbox complete with Quaife... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted November 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 Because I keep scratching the plastic arm rest / cubby lid in my car, I decided to use some of the diamond stitch fabric I used to make the door cards. Work in progress... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 Seen an EP3 Type R locally for sale and Im fighting the urge to buy it. Something appealing about a newer car to run around in rather than sticking with the same all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 2 hours ago, SamKidney said: Seen another Honda for sale and Im fighting the urge to buy it. Something appealing about sticking with the same all the time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 1 hour ago, Jolfa said: Ive not had an EP3 yet Ive even considered something German. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 11 hours ago, SamKidney said: Seen an EP3 Type R locally for sale and Im fighting the urge to buy it. Something appealing about men. Jokes aside my sister had a EP3 and it was cool. I'd love one as a weekend toy but wouldn't want the hassle of sexual advances from other men. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 I managed to a car in my workshop for the first time in a long time, I've nearly finished tidying and organising it now so hopefully the Porsche can move in and get some love! It has been sitting outside in the mud since it broke down in September, I now need to fix it, sort some niggles, get an MOT on it and then make an actual decision as to what i'm going to do about the engine situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 Got bored of my EP3 after 6 months, nice enough, just a bit meh. But then if you like Hondas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 Been to look at it this morning and its not bad, but nowhere near as nice as the bloke suggested. Few major oil leaks that would require an engine out job to remedy and the gearbox feels a bit "loose". Cheap, but I cant be bothered buying another car I have to rip to bits to get working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 Pretty chuffed with the new acquisition. Eunos Roadster V-Special 1.6, has a mazdaspeed roll bar, custom stainless twin tip exhaust, short shifter of some sort, Ohlins adjustable dampers (only fitted to Japanese roadsters I think?) and incredibly clean sills for 1990! I do need to replace the roof but the previous owner supplied a replacement so I've just got the fun job of fitting it. I don't think the previous owners used it during winter, I almost feel bad for doing so. I got even more excited when I saw the name Chris Harris as one of the previous owners, but I don't think it's the man himself - he doesn't even like mx-5's that much. Hilariously different to the Volvo especially with the short shifter. Crappy brakes though, that can't be normal? I don't want to neglect the Volvo so it received a much needed subwoofer - now I have a reason to continue using it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 Some Clio people on here so here's one pushed to the limit. Amazed at how that thing handles. For those interested it's 880kg and has 180bhp, carried the driver right up to 3rd place overall in a major event considering the level of drivers attending it. The same driver did a 7.34 BTG on his first ever visit to the Nordschleife in an M3... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted November 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 Clio's are fantastic cars. Along with MX-5's, you can't get better for that price range. That one sounds lovely too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 Looks like me on my way to work! Do you have any more details on the car? Sounds like it's on bodies, but would be surprised if it only made 180bhp it's a sport with an F4R 2 litre. If it's a K4M 1.6, then that would explain it and would be a hell of an engine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 (edited) It may look like dirt on the front there, but is in fact an absence of paint Not bad for a couple of hours with the rattle cans, polish and $50 worth of dress up bits Should bag me an easy $1500 Once again though, I've fallen a bit in love with it because it's actually a really nice car Edited November 14, 2016 by Jolfa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 I'be never seen a tow bar like that, looks flimsy! Nice work on the tarting up though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 19 hours ago, Pete.M said: Crappy brakes though, that can't be normal? Crappy as in won't lock the wheels, or crappy as in you need plenty of pedal force? If it's the latter that's normal, you'll get used to it and it makes it easier to threshold brake 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 13 hours ago, Haz said: Looks like me on my way to work! Do you have any more details on the car? Sounds like it's on bodies, but would be surprised if it only made 180bhp it's a sport with an F4R 2 litre. If it's a K4M 1.6, then that would explain it and would be a hell of an engine! Haha Not many details on the car, he keeps them to himself. It's in the same class as CRX's so I'm guessing 1.6 and it has a Jenvey intake. That's all I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted November 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 Yep even with my new calipers, pads and discs, you still had to stamp on the brakes for them to do much. You'll get used to it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrayvon Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 Anybody know anyone that would like to buy an SLK350? Unlikely I know but no harm in asking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 I don't think anyone else is gay enough to own that! Hehehehe ObvObvioI wouodsly I but I can't afford is running beaut on veg oil. Mpg hasn't dropped at all either. CarCar is 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 dann8489239272873 in drunkposting™ at work shocker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 Cheers, the brakes are probably normal then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrayvon Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 1 hour ago, dann2707 said: I don't think anyone else is gay enough to own that! Hehehehe ObvObvioI wouodsly I but I can't afford is running beaut on veg oil. Mpg hasn't dropped at all either. CarCar is Yeah I figured as much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROYston Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 I hate the 182's exhaust. K-tec stainless system, with a supersilence mid section (i hate it) so need to buy the supersport pipe. But for whatever reason in the meantime i decided on putting my decat in. What a joke the donut gaskets are... so now i have a blowing badly sealed exhaust, and a f**ked exhaust mount chassis mount, where the bolts decided they no longer wanted to turn without the heads sheering off. My starting problem was starter motor related, new starter motor and its happy, also i gave it a full service, and have realised i have contracted ebola, aids, syphilis and a whole variety of tropical diseases from the cabin filter.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 Im close to finalising the bits for K20 swap. Holding off ordering engine mounts as Im not sure what chassis it will be going in now... will see what next year brings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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