The PH1 172 Appreciation Thread.

Nafoff · Jun 10, 2020

Got this on its powdercoated wheels and gave it a wash - finally

Coops Mk1 · Jun 10, 2020

@Nafoff looks badass

so close to over the line now as well, coming to Donington, evening session, August 2020 ;-)

Nafoff · Jun 10, 2020

Coops Mk1 said:
@Nafoff looks badass so close to over the line now as well, coming to Donington, evening session, August 2020 ;-)

Cheers man, I doubt it as there is a lot going on here and I may struggle to get it on the road by then, but I will surely consider it.... it does need a shakedown.
This is as good a thread as any to ask I think...

Should I paint the front window edging?
I am talking about the lip around the drivers/passenger windows. Normally this would be a black rubber seal, but as the doors are polycarb it is part of the molding,
I have edging painted on the window to match the rears, but can't decide whether to paint the door edging too.

it would be a bit of a risk with regards to masking/painting, and am not sure if it is worth it/ will improve the look in anyway

Coops Mk1 · Jun 10, 2020

i'd say if the polycarbs didn't have edging already then yes, but as it stands I think if you painted the 'fake seal' it would be too much black

Daz. · Jun 10, 2020

I'd just do the bottom part so it blends into the bottom of the wing mirror. Black leccy tape it up and stand back/decide

And as silly as it sounds I KNOW this will work - you need to paint a black 'fake' third brake light in the spoiler cus it looks proper wierd to me!

Again leccy tape - boom!

Cookson · Jun 10, 2020

MaddRT said:
hey all

just stumbling across this thread and thought I’d say hi as a fellow Ph1 appreciator & to drop a pic of my petrol blue 172 I’m building
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Yeah, so I think we're all going to need more photos/info on this.

That colour looks stunning on the rounder Phs1 front end from that pic

MaddRT · Jun 10, 2020

Cookson said:
Yeah, so I think we're all going to need more photos/info on this.

That colour looks stunning on the rounder Phs1 front end from that pic

Much appreciated

very much a work in progress atm so don't have too many pretty pictures of it, but I can't wait to shoot it when it's back on the roads!

I do have a build thread if anyone's interested just click the Renault Clio 172 Ph1 text under my name & it should link you to the page

I've not been on the forum too long so it's not pages & pages - if you're interested in any backdated updates (I've owned the car since 2017) then I have a build Instagram @M444DRT that I update more frequently

Nafoff · Jun 10, 2020

Coops Mk1 said:
i'd say if the polycarbs didn't have edging already then yes, but as it stands I think if you painted the 'fake seal' it would be too much black

Thats what I am kind of thinking... I am wondering if it would be too much.

Daz. said:
I'd just do the bottom part so it blends into the bottom of the wing mirror. Black leccy tape it up and stand back/decide
And as silly as it sounds I KNOW this will work - you need to paint a black 'fake' third brake light in the spoiler cus it looks proper wierd to me!
Again leccy tape - boom!

Didn't think about using electrical tape to visualise it. The rear spoiler doesn't bother me so much - I may look at sorting this in the future, but its not top of the list currently

Coops Mk1 · Jun 10, 2020

Lol, just requested to refollow on instagram @MaddRT and noticed you've put not accepting follows

Coops Mk1 · Jun 10, 2020

@Nafoff the lecci tape is a good shout, try before you buy

Optimista · Jun 10, 2020

Coops Mk1 said:
Lol, just requested to refollow on instagram @MaddRT and noticed you've put not accepting follows

same...

MaddRT · Jun 10, 2020

Coops Mk1 said:
Lol, just requested to refollow on instagram @MaddRT and noticed you've put not accepting follows

If I know you’re a legit person then I can make exceptions😂

Ol’ Tarby · Jun 10, 2020

I tried to follow aswell

I'm not a legit person tho

MaddRT · Jun 10, 2020

Old Tarby! said:
I tried to follow aswell

I'm not a legit person tho

nah look a bit dodgy tbh 😉

robmuns · Jun 21, 2020

KitsonRis · Jul 16, 2020

It's time to ruin my life again with another Ph1 172. Does anyone know of any or have one they are parting with? I know my budget will not stretch to a really really good condition one but open to options.
There is one on eBay atm that could be worth a look. Does mention surface rust but doesn't explain more or any pictures. This one would need a little bit of TLC which I would be happy with doing as I won't be needing it to use straight away as it can be a little project to get up and running for when my M140i goes back.

cp1991 · Jul 16, 2020

KitsonRis said:
It's time to ruin my life again with another Ph1 172. Does anyone know of any or have one they are parting with? I know my budget will not stretch to a really really good condition one but open to options.
There is one on eBay atm that could be worth a look. Does mention surface rust but doesn't explain more or any pictures. This one would need a little bit of TLC which I would be happy with doing as I won't be needing it to use straight away as it can be a little project to get up and running for when my M140i goes back.

I've just put mine through an MOT to sell needs a bit of tlc and belts are due, but happy to send more Info if you wanted.

scotiamr2t · Jul 16, 2020

cp1991 said:
I've just put mine through an MOT to sell needs a bit of tlc and belts are due, but happy to send more Info if you wanted.

could you PM me some info aswel please

cp1991 · Jul 16, 2020

scotiamr2t said:
could you PM me some info aswel please

sorry a deposit has been taken

Coops Mk1 · Jul 16, 2020

First classic car meet at the local for months, had a nice meet up with few mates

Mark Shaw · Jul 16, 2020

Great run out with some awesome views

hazzamondo · Jul 16, 2020

KitsonRis said:
It's time to ruin my life again with another Ph1 172. Does anyone know of any or have one they are parting with? I know my budget will not stretch to a really really good condition one but open to options.
There is one on eBay atm that could be worth a look. Does mention surface rust but doesn't explain more or any pictures. This one would need a little bit of TLC which I would be happy with doing as I won't be needing it to use straight away as it can be a little project to get up and running for when my M140i goes back.

scotiamr2t said:
could you PM me some info aswel please

Guys if you are after a ph1. I would let mine go due to lack of space and building works.

scotiamr2t · Jul 16, 2020

@hazzamondo PM me the details etc. Already have a couple but looking for another

Coops Mk1 · Jul 21, 2020

Couple of snaps from a spin out this evening. First time pressed on since major engine out service and my god she drives a peach, what a thing

Kenich. · Jul 23, 2020

One from the other evening.

Armchairracer · Jul 23, 2020

A low mileage exclusive for auction at www.themarket.co.uk if anyone interested ..finishes soon , currently at 4k ..looks nice ..

B-shaw557 · Jul 23, 2020

Armchairracer said:
A low mileage exclusive for auction at www.themarket.co.uk if anyone interested ..finishes soon , currently at 4k ..looks nice ..

Sold for 5.5K
Who the hell is paying that for an Exclusive? haha

Armchairracer · Jul 24, 2020

B-shaw557 said:
Sold for 5.5K
Who the hell is paying that for an Exclusive? haha

A person with class ..thats who 😎

Armchairracer · Jul 24, 2020

The Trophy went for just 10p pounds more than the Exclusive .🤔

Armchairracer · Jul 24, 2020

Armchairracer said:
The Trophy went for just 10p pounds more than the Exclusive .🤔

That should say 100 pounds ..

Coops Mk1 · Aug 15, 2020

Spin out to collect some turbo bits from mate of mine, had a nosey around his very very nice mk1 1.8 16V which left me incredibly jealous and thinking about selling everything up to buy it... . then fell back in love with the oddy once more once removed the those rose tinted glasses!

Cookson · Aug 15, 2020

That oddesey is beautiful mate, such a lovely looking car. Sits just right.

robmuns · Aug 22, 2020

Nafoff · Aug 25, 2020

Coops Mk1 said:
Spin out to collect some turbo bits from mate of mine, had a nosey around his very very nice mk1 1.8 16V which left me incredibly jealous and thinking about selling everything up to buy it... . then fell back in love with the oddy once more once removed the those rose tinted glasses!

Rose tinted glasses?
Your oddy is nice but we both know that in reality MK1's are so much better/nicer

Coops Mk1 · Aug 25, 2020

Nafoff said:
Rose tinted glasses?
Your oddy is nice but we both know that in reality MK1's are so much better/nicer

already got 2x of those though chap and in all honesty the mk2 in more road oriented trim just drive better so know for fact if i sold the oddy i would regret it

Coops Mk1 · Aug 31, 2020

Air con fixed and blowing ice cold with new condensor etc, airbag lights all clipped out for the recaros and new hella headlights fitted. She's getting there! Cheers to @MicKPM as ever, top fury spannering!

mgoode180566 · Aug 31, 2020

Back on the road....

Nafoff · Sep 1, 2020

'On the road' (kind of)

Coops Mk1 · Sep 25, 2020

Marmite wheels on and back to orange side repeaters now the new headlights are on with oe indicator bulbs in orange too

KitsonRis · Sep 25, 2020

Can't wait for my Ph1 to be in a state to post in here again.
Do like your steering wheel @Coops Mk1 trying to get ideas for mine when I get around to that job. Tempted with a deep dish OMP one but part of me still wants to keep the original one and get it retrimmed (I'll have to keep it anyway for MoT tests but I won't retrim it)
And I like the turbines, I was on the look out for some but F1's came up local for a good price I couldn't ignore.

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