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simundo
30-04-2015, 08:11
My recently purchased Williams 3, 73k. Hoping to keep this for many years to come.

simundo
03-05-2015, 19:26
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh174/simundo777/2015-01/F700EDC1-B6A6-404C-884D-C978E0E86331_zpsx6wqdoab.jpg (http://s256.photobucket.com/user/simundo777/media/2015-01/F700EDC1-B6A6-404C-884D-C978E0E86331_zpsx6wqdoab.jpg.html)

walters300
03-05-2015, 19:37
That looks stunning! Congratulations...

PhilW
03-05-2015, 21:45
I'll second that, looks great, whish I could drive mine out in the sunshine right now.

simundo
24-05-2016, 10:20
Currently having full detail, paint correction and nanolex coating. Pics to follow!

northy
24-05-2016, 10:30
Very nice and original. Was this the one on ebay the other week?

simundo
24-05-2016, 12:42
No i've had this for a while now. Was a forum owned car though.

northy
24-05-2016, 13:36
does look very nice. any more pictures

simundo
24-05-2016, 20:43
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh174/simundo777/FullSizeRender_zpseutxswft.jpg (http://s256.photobucket.com/user/simundo777/media/FullSizeRender_zpseutxswft.jpg.html)
Only this on my phone. Same angle but better photo.
Should be picking up on Thursday from the detailers so will get more up showing the results.

northy
25-05-2016, 08:41
will look forward to them mate

Chris197F1
25-05-2016, 11:35
Really need to get myself back in one of these, anybody need a kidney?

simundo
26-05-2016, 17:10
Got a few photos from the detailers, pick the car up tomorrow. Seriously impressed but what they've achieved. Can't wait to see it now!

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh174/simundo777/13233058_1274688525893821_7637086726402958728_n-1_zpscs8qtlp8.jpg (http://s256.photobucket.com/user/simundo777/media/13233058_1274688525893821_7637086726402958728_n-1_zpscs8qtlp8.jpg.html)
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh174/simundo777/13254144_1274688835893790_717988568193641539_n_zps t5pxpenz.jpg (http://s256.photobucket.com/user/simundo777/media/13254144_1274688835893790_717988568193641539_n_zps t5pxpenz.jpg.html)
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh174/simundo777/13227181_1274688122560528_8065709080726110894_n_zp ss55r743u.jpg (http://s256.photobucket.com/user/simundo777/media/13227181_1274688122560528_8065709080726110894_n_zp ss55r743u.jpg.html)
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh174/simundo777/13265882_1274688925893781_1684441944240152179_n_zp sbu1lodqr.jpg (http://s256.photobucket.com/user/simundo777/media/13265882_1274688925893781_1684441944240152179_n_zp sbu1lodqr.jpg.html)
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh174/simundo777/13265856_1274688872560453_3147316358100595943_n_zp sq83a0xvf.jpg (http://s256.photobucket.com/user/simundo777/media/13265856_1274688872560453_3147316358100595943_n_zp sq83a0xvf.jpg.html)

daljk
27-05-2016, 19:20
Which company did you use for detailing?


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simundo
27-05-2016, 20:29
Which company did you use for detailing?


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cheshire auto detailing in Knutsford. Very impressed with them from start to finish.

Chris197F1
27-05-2016, 20:53
That looks absolutely amazing! Dare I ask how much the detail cost?

northy
31-05-2016, 08:43
only makes me want it more mate.

They are brave polishing one of these lol - first touch of a pad on mine and it would be full of rust

Timmy C
01-06-2016, 18:51
wow just wow!!! - that is unbelievable!! that has to be the best looking one I've ever seen!! Simundo you must be pleased - I would say its worth every penny whatever the cost was. I thought mine was good but that is just on another level - v.jealous!!!

Lew
01-06-2016, 20:40
That looks gorgeous, hope mine turns out as good. Will post a few pics of engine bay detailing on mine.

simundo
08-06-2016, 08:19
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh174/simundo777/IMG_8424_zpsjbyd2db5.jpg (http://s256.photobucket.com/user/simundo777/media/IMG_8424_zpsjbyd2db5.jpg.html)

Dunc
08-06-2016, 13:44
holy cock! that looks awesome! I really would love to get mine this clean.....problem is i like taking it out for a hoon every now and again round the country roads!

credit to you mate, looks amazing!

Dunc

simundo
25-07-2016, 10:36
Went over to cars and coffee in Chester on Sunday morning so got a quick snap.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh174/simundo777/FullSizeRender%202_zpsvfz0ujqp.jpg (http://s256.photobucket.com/user/simundo777/media/FullSizeRender%202_zpsvfz0ujqp.jpg.html)

Red_Dash
25-07-2016, 20:54
Lovely! 8)

northy
27-07-2016, 08:22
want want want !

simundo
21-12-2016, 09:23
Decided to get the Clio out of the garage and take it for a proper drive. It was part of a car club outing, driving through Wales and finishing up in Anglesey with a track day on the fantastic coastal circuit. There was a great mix of cars, from a Noble GTO to a pair of Clio V6's.

The Williams was absolutely brilliant, didn't miss a beat and had so much fun round the twisty roads trying to keep up with the bigger stuff!


It was my first track day and I was a little nervous about taking the Williams on but it was fantastic. So much fun, it grips so well and you can feel the rear wheel lifting off the ground in the corners.
One of the guys on the trip is a professional photographer Khalid Bari and he took some shots of the very dirty Clio, his work really is stunning as you can see.


The car went back to the detailers for a full wash before going back in the garage. Love this car so much and the more I use it the more you appreciate that even over 20 years on, it can still put a smile on your face as much as the modern hatches.


http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh174/simundo777/wales_2016_hasselblad-7_zpsbhakequ9.jpg (http://s256.photobucket.com/user/simundo777/media/wales_2016_hasselblad-7_zpsbhakequ9.jpg.html)



http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh174/simundo777/Wales2016-048_zps1qdbzcn0.jpg (http://s256.photobucket.com/user/simundo777/media/Wales2016-048_zps1qdbzcn0.jpg.html)



http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh174/simundo777/wales_2016_hasselblad-9_zps9nxabu68.jpg (http://s256.photobucket.com/user/simundo777/media/wales_2016_hasselblad-9_zps9nxabu68.jpg.html)

PhilW
21-12-2016, 09:41
Great photos, sounds like you had a good outing.
This spring should see #180 hitting the road, posts like yours are great for inspiration whilst installing fiddly parts onto the car with cold hands.....

northy
21-12-2016, 10:28
them photos deserve to be in a frame!

simundo
27-02-2017, 21:45
Very vaguely thinking of selling, any help with values guys? Mileage is around 75,000. Very clean throughout.

Ben B
16-03-2017, 14:56
I am now the proud owner of N975 PTA.
She is a beauty and I am extremely pleased.
Many thanks Simon.

andreas395
16-03-2017, 17:01
Great stuff :)
Enjoy

Ben B
16-03-2017, 21:01
Cheers Andreas

simundo
17-03-2017, 08:08
Enjoy Ben, was sad to see it driving off but I know it's gone to a good home.

Ben B
17-03-2017, 14:24
It has indeed mate.

northy
17-03-2017, 14:35
any pictures of it in its new home?

Ben B
19-03-2017, 15:50
Not yet Northy. But I will get some up soon.

Ben B
20-03-2017, 15:12
Trying to upload pics but it won't let me.
Doh!!!

Ben B
08-04-2017, 20:27
Gave her an oil and filter change today using genuine Renault parts.
Must say it is very easy getting to the oil filter. NOT. lol.

PhilW
08-04-2017, 20:46
Trying to upload pics but it won't let me.
Doh!!!
What are you trying to upload from?
when I use the ipad, it sometimes fails to upload from Camera roll, but it works via photostream, not sure if relevant for you.

Ben B
08-04-2017, 22:52
Cheers Phil.
Will give it another go soon then.

Ben B
13-07-2017, 07:30
http://williamsclio.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8513&stc=1

Ben B
13-07-2017, 07:32
Yay. Finally managed it.

fresh
13-07-2017, 07:57
looking good

northy
11-08-2017, 16:02
brave man washing a williams now adays - next one i do im going to use the MINIMUM amount of water possible to prevent it rusting even more lol

Ben B
17-08-2017, 23:15
To be fair this one is rock solid. No rust anywhere.
I only washed her as she had got ever so slightly dusty in my garage.
With the G Tecniq ceramic coating it's got on the paintwork it's actually really hard to keep the car wet. Lol

Ben B
27-03-2018, 22:26
Got pictured at the Pistonheads Sunday Service at Goodwood and placed on the Sunday Service front cover.
Happy days.

ianbirch
28-03-2018, 10:30
Nice...

Regards Ian

fillip
05-08-2018, 21:06
Hi all, i've just returned to Williams ownership after nearly 10 years away. I'm now the proud owner of PTA, many thanks to Ben for keeping her in great condition all this time. I'm looking forward to meets and shows for many years to come.
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/857/28932603987_5cf911b4b3_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/L5FaaM)
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1780/29999113498_8035d3a5a4_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MGVihN)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/848/42060225040_a1de77fe8a_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/275HDxN)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/937/43820370682_92f2807b54_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29LfRws)

fillip
06-08-2018, 08:37
I thought I’d use this page as way of tracking the list of bits that I’d like to tackle to get right again:

Exterior:
Decals to each rear wing
Professional under seal
Exhaust, blowing from centre, welding or new centre section required

Interior:
Dashboard Speedometer, no illumination on speedo side, require new bulbs
Electric mirror switch, controls are reversed?, needs investigating
Blower fan, inop, needs investigating
Room lamp, intermittent, bulbs or switch?
Keyfob 2, inop, switch looks damaged but also battery looks old

Dean250
06-08-2018, 08:59
Enjoy, she certainly looks a good one!

Must get back out in mine!

Timmy C
06-08-2018, 21:51
Great photos there - use it and enjoy it!

BTW 'room lamp' - if u mean the interior light it maybe the aerial has leaked a bit and corroded the contacts. easy fix with a little wet and dry paper though

fillip
06-08-2018, 22:49
Great photos there - use it and enjoy it!

BTW 'room lamp' - if u mean the interior light it maybe the aerial has leaked a bit and corroded the contacts. easy fix with a little wet and dry paper though

Good shout previous owner did say they resealed the aerial recently so perhaps some water got in there before so I’ll check that out. Thank you!

fillip
07-08-2018, 22:02
I thought I’d use this page as way of tracking the list of bits that I’d like to tackle to get right again:

Exterior:
Decals to each rear wing
Professional under seal
Exhaust, blowing from centre, welding or new centre section required

Interior:
Dashboard Speedometer, no illumination on speedo side, require new bulbs
Electric mirror switch, controls are reversed?, needs investigating
Blower fan, inop, needs investigating (update: not fuses)
Room lamp, intermittent, bulbs or switch?
Keyfob 2, inop, switch looks damaged but also battery looks old (update: ordered new casing but needs battery also)
Update: glove box lamp, inop, requires bulb

Updated the list

northy
12-08-2018, 21:04
Good clean car you have there Fillip, i saw it when Simundo was selling it last year. Ben hasn't had it long - what was the reason for sale???

fillip
12-08-2018, 21:56
Good clean car you have there Fillip, i saw it when Simundo was selling it last year. Ben hasn't had it long - what was the reason for sale???

I think it wasn’t getting the use he thought it would.

northy
14-08-2018, 21:02
Uploaded some previous pictures from when Simundo owned the car

http://williamsclio.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8905&stc=1

http://williamsclio.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8906&stc=1

fillip
18-08-2018, 15:45
Amazing that's great thanks really appreciate that !!! :grin: What an awesome pair of cars to have on your drive way too