Hi all 

so this is my project thread. May be less project and more repairs but thought you’d like to see. I’m more of a petrol head than a derv head, but I’ve always wanted one of these little cars. I’ve never driven or been in one before. I’ve come from a long list (some good, some embarrassing) of previous cars and I’m a massive fan of Renaultsport cars, having had 3 of them before. I almost went for another but started looking at the fabia’s again and I was set. 

Pictures from the advert 

 

 

 

The rear wiper was broken, it was filthy inside and the metal pedals were missing. So wiper, pedals and a brief interior clean was completed. 

As some will know, (from my threads on here) my windows wouldn’t work. After lots of investigating, it transpired that not only was the drivers motor fitted incorrect, it was also faulty. After buying 2 replacements I’ve finally solved the issue and the windows work like a charm! No more embarrassment at drivethrus anymore!! (My eldest refused to go with me it was that embarrassing!!) 

 

 

Cleaned and polished it up and added stupid led headlights, which looked cool but didn’t light the road so got changed for normal bulbs. I changed the drop links due to a knock that developed although that didn’t solve all of the noise.  So yesterday I braved the cold and changed over the anti roll bar bushes. Can’t believe how £5.85 of rubber can change the drive and sound of the car. I’m no mechanic but it wasn’t a bad job to do. Love how cheap things are on this car! 

Today I completed the elephant mod (no pictures) and the car feels better for it. 

Next on the list is probably a new head unit. I’m normally one for keeping the standard look inside, but seeing as there are no steering controls or displays to worry about then I might go for it. 

Hopefully more to come soon! 

Edited 4 January, 20197 yr by j6pkp
Update

Nice start to the project

its a tidy looking car

Thank you. I’ll get some proper pictures tomorrow. she’s got her war wounds but generally cleans up well. 

I really fancy going crazy with Porsche alloys and dropped to the floor, but I won’t. It will be subtle oem+ all the way, maybe with a little added power....

On 04/01/2019 at 22:07, j6pkp said:

Thank you. I’ll get some proper pictures tomorrow. she’s got her war wounds but generally cleans up well. 

I really fancy going crazy with Porsche alloys and dropped to the floor, but I won’t. It will be subtle oem+ all the way, maybe with a little added power....

 

Porsche wheels and dropped looks good (I have been there ) but agree, OEM+ is the best look for these. 

 

Looks like you're using an iPhone?! Little tip... you can edit and crop the screenshots taken on your phone  (like in your first 2 pics) and crop out the black areas to leave just the bit you want 

Well I managed to get a few bits done lately. 

Picked up a touch up for it so managed to tidy up a lot of the stone chips and scratches about the car. Looks a little better now.  

Also fitted some of the rear caliper springs to help the relatively new looking callipers last longer. Fitted them and they are still on so that’s a plus, but not sure I can notice any real difference. My handbrake is now a little stiffer and more definite in its action and brakes feel a little better but not sure if it’s placebo or not. 

Next on my list of wants was to get rid of the only chrome on the car bar the badges, so armed with a roll of Matt black vinyl and the wife’s hairdryer, lots of swearing later it was done. Not brilliant but it will do for now and I’ve got some more to try again. 

Also debating on a rear box delete as I’d like a little more sound. I’m not in the market for a performance exhaust so figured box delete is the next best thing. Just stuck on whether to do it and whether I want the std tip or twin tips. 

I also want to black the inners of my headlights. Managed to find some on bookface but the seller was messing about with replying so will probably have a go at doing my own in the warmer weather. 

 

Edited 11 January, 20197 yr by j6pkp