Davyys Flame Clio 172 - Page 3 - Saxperience

Davyy · 21st January 2013, 14:06

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Originally Posted by Giraffe

Aye, just be wary of niggly problems. My bro is 22 and wanted one for ages, finally got one and it's just had niggles that have annoyed him to the point he wants to sell up and just get a diesel again, albeit a 330d, but a diesel none the less! Can see why an 18 year old would think they are good though

What do you mean by niggly problems, what should i look out for?

Prickle^p · 21st January 2013, 14:07

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Originally Posted by Davyy

A few better pics..

Feels like i am driving a merc compared to the saxo, the inside feels so spacious and luxurious, and to think it is only 6months newer than the saxo is mad.

Looks decent.

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Originally Posted by Davyy

What do you mean by niggly problems, what should i look out for?

Did you not check to see what the common problems were with these?

Davyy · 21st January 2013, 14:15

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Originally Posted by Prickle

Looks decent.

Did you not check to see what the common problems were with these?

Yeah i did, i just meant whatdid he personally have issues with. This seems a looked after example so shouldnt be too much hassle, hopefully!

Giraffe · 21st January 2013, 14:19

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Originally Posted by Davyy

Yeah i did, i just meant whatdid he personally have issues with. This seems a looked after example so shouldnt be too much hassle, hopefully!

Electrics, stuff like airbag light, temp sensor, speedo sensor is the big one at the minute, exhaust rot, mainly electrical niggles. Nothing major, just little things. I think his needs some suspension work as well like, it's a bit clunky, but he got it cheap so nothing too bad given the price.

Davyy · 21st January 2013, 14:22

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Originally Posted by Giraffe

Electrics, stuff like airbag light, temp sensor, speedo sensor is the big one at the minute, exhaust rot, mainly electrical niggles. Nothing major, just little things. I think his needs some suspension work as well like, it's a bit clunky, but he got it cheap so nothing too bad given the price.

Ah right, i understand what you mean by niggly now. Mine has come with a ktec exhaust so shouldnt get the rot on that. I noticed the vibrations yesterday due to the engine mounts, strangely like it though haha!

Gandi699 · 21st January 2013, 14:25

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Originally Posted by Giraffe

Electrics, stuff like airbag light, temp sensor, speedo sensor is the big one at the minute, exhaust rot, mainly electrical niggles. Nothing major, just little things. I think his needs some suspension work as well like, it's a bit clunky, but he got it cheap so nothing too bad given the price.

Temperature sensor issues, at least the gauge is generally caused by the thermostat.
These cars love to eat ball joints too

Davyy · 21st January 2013, 14:26

Havent heard that one, will keep an eye out!

Need to get some clear side repeaters soon, orange looks dated

Davyy · 21st January 2013, 17:57

All insured now, cost 530 to change from my VTR for remaining 5months, love it!

Prickle^p · 21st January 2013, 18:05

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Originally Posted by Davyy

All insured now, cost 530 to change from my VTR for remaining 5months, love it!

What were you paying on the vtr?

Davyy · 21st January 2013, 18:11

1380, turn 19 in feb and when my renewal comes in may i will get my first ncb so hopefully drop a fair bit

Dano · 21st January 2013, 19:46

Looks tidy enough

Enjoy it man, had mine around 4 months now and it still puts the same smile on my face as day one

Whirly · 21st January 2013, 19:55

Looks a tidt motor mate, like a few people have said i 3/4 front plate would the finish the front end off nicely and maybe take the yellow off the fogs. in my eyes flamers have always looked good on anthracite turinis.

Davyy · 21st January 2013, 20:03

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Looks a tidt motor mate, like a few people have said i 3/4 front plate would the finish the front end off nicely and maybe take the yellow off the fogs. in my eyes flamers have always looked good on anthracite turinis.

Cheers mate, yeah i will be getting a 3/4 plate in bear future

and will be taking the yellow film off the fogs..

Any other visual/interior suggestions? Im looking about and not too much taking my fancy to mod!

Scott83 · 21st January 2013, 20:12

There's a lad on CS.net that re-trims various parts of the interior trim, possibly Austin182 or something similar. Think he is on eBay as well.

You can get a metal foot rest cover to match the pedals.

I prefer black wheels on the flamers. Mine has been the least modified car ive had. They are decent from Renault and I ferry the kids about in mine.

Whirly · 21st January 2013, 20:12

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Originally Posted by Davyy

Cheers mate, yeah i will be getting a 3/4 plate in bear future

and will be taking the yellow film off the fogs..

Any other visual/interior suggestions? Im looking about and not too much taking my fancy to mod!

Looks pretty good as it is mate just spray the mirrors flamer red thats about it, could spray the engine cover if you have one? and spray the inlet and fuel rain guard.

Davyy · 21st January 2013, 20:15

Gonna look for someone breaking a flamer for the mirrors, prev. owner has put some decent vinyl on little bits on interior which I like. I prefer alloys standard colour, then they look standard