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  1. DerbyDan

    Dan's Ph1 172 Daily Driver

    Shame the photos have disappeared, but his description is very clear &..... errrm 'descriptive'. Unfortunately I've already brought a non-Renault cable that looks to be a universal item to cover different Renault models - but i'll fit it & see how it lasts. Talking of the cable - it is supplied...
  2. DerbyDan

    Dan's Ph1 172 Daily Driver

    Yes - its good, in many ways its very similar to the Integra - in terms of age & general condition, the Clio certainly isn't as distinctive, but still manages to feel special - in my mind anyway.... I still look back at it admiringly when I lock it up & walk away (as I did with the Honda) - I...
  3. DerbyDan

    Dan's Ph1 172 Daily Driver

    Ever since owning the Clio, it's been a bit tricky to drive, the clutch is quite high (apparently normal for mk2 Clios?) & the biting point seems to be when my knee is at such an angle I can't quite regulate my leg smoothly (a result of too many years playing 5-a-side football) - this is...
  4. DerbyDan

    Dan's Ph1 172 Daily Driver

    Some of you may have seen my post in the new member's section, but I thought I'd document my ownership in a thread dedicated to my phase1 RS Clio 172. Having said goodbye to my DC2 Honda Integra, I have now owned X631UGC now for just over a month & it seems like so many other enthusiastic Clio...
  5. DerbyDan

    Jekyll's RB182 Progress Thread

    Been reading through your thread Dr Jekyll - I really love your car, the combination of the RB paintwork/white wheels/stance works so well - I particularly like that side profile photo with the moody sky-scape :cool: You've obviously built up quite a knowledge base on these cars over time - &...
  6. DerbyDan

    New guy with a Ph1 172

    I thought the same (which is partly why I was particularly looking for a Ph1) But on the very evening I picked it up from Aylesbury - I got overtaken by another Titanium Phase1 (& have since seen another) - the driver gave me a 'knowing' nod & a thumbs up :cool: I see plenty of phase2 mk2 RS...
  7. DerbyDan

    New member 172 exclusive #63

    Very rare car, definitely worth saving & getting back on the road! Interior on these are super sumptuous when all cleaned up & the leather nicely treated - although not to everyone's tastes I admit, more 'luxury' than being sporty :wink:
  8. DerbyDan

    New guy with a Ph1 172

    The DC2 was nice - definitely one of the nicer ones left! I'm on ClubPolo - but haven't been on their for years, likewise the Mk1 Polo forum & RetroRides (used to be on those all the while!) Have been to a few of the Polo shows in the past in the Derby so you may also have seen it at one of...
  9. DerbyDan

    New guy with a Ph1 172

    Thank you :smile: I'd owned the DC2 for almost 7 years & the first one back in the early 2000s for 3, so yes, I will miss it - But i feel like I've had my time with them. They are amazing cars & 100% live up to the hype, I driven many different performance 'drivers' cars & I can quite honestly...
  10. DerbyDan

    New guy with a Ph1 172

    Not really - just going to use it, I'm sure it won't be as reliable as I would have hoped.... it seems these cars do need constant attention! I will of course keep on top of any maintenance that needs doing & I intend to solve the issues it currently has, I'm really hoping the airbag light is...
  11. DerbyDan

    Ph1 Clio 172

    Looks really nice mintno1 - do you have any other pics/photos that you can post up? Also what upgrades/mods does it have?
  12. DerbyDan

    New guy with a Ph1 172

    Thanks for the advice! To be honest I'm getting used to the vibration through the cabin (which is like sitting in a car with the idle set too low) - what I'm not getting used to is the notchy feeling accelerator pedal & equally awkwardly high clutch (which also seems a bit notchy also) So...
  13. DerbyDan

    New guy with a Ph1 172

    I think my Phase1 has a steel bonnet - its not massively light & I did feel a slight attraction when I held a magnet against it. The Titanium Silver really does 'pop' especially under artificial lighting after dark. This was the Integra that I have most recently sold.... my first one I had in...
  14. DerbyDan

    New guy with a Ph1 172

    Yes, that's the one - was advertised on Pistonheads (think it was on GumTree also) - the seller was a nice guy & very honest about the car, he's also a big Renault fan & seemed to have owned a good few in his time, which gave me a good vibe about the sale. The car isn't perfect by any means...
  15. DerbyDan

    New guy with a Ph1 172

    Ah - I spotted your thread mintno1 - your phase1 looks great too! I don't really have any plans as such, would like to rectify the car's little problems that I've already described & generally keep it well maintained. The idea of this car is that I don't want it to cost me too much money.... any...
  16. DerbyDan

    New guy with a Ph1 172

    No - the friends name with the Exclusive is Roddy - I think he's a member on here? Will get some pics up of the Integra & Derby when I'm back at my PC :wink: The TypeR was my 'baby' - but am so pleased it's gone to a good home, it was brought by Honda to join their heritage fleet :cool: This...
  17. DerbyDan

    New guy with a Ph1 172

    Hi all - I've been lurking on here for a few weeks so thought I'd better introduce myself... I've recently sold my (2nd) DC2 Honda Integra Type R that I had owned since 2010... to raise some funds to renovate/restore my 1979 VW Derby - which after purchasing it back in 2004 is now in desperate...
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