100% complete 172RWD! - updated

[Tony Hunter]

Re: 50% complete 172RWD!

I knew someone would put that up ;-)

Lets just say I never had any idea it would take so long
and be very hard thing to do.

Only joking, I admire your dedication.

 

[Chip-mk1]

When I get it back you can come have look chip ;-)

This car will never be complete will allways be something
to do to better it.

Yeah projects like these are hard to ever say they are finished even once they are up and running, always something else you can do.

I look forward to seeing it, had my nova off the road for ages now so am keen to crack on with it this winter.

 

[stevo172-RWD]

Will be getting some new bits soon so will post pics.

Flocked dash.
Clear rear v6 engine cover screen.
Polycarbonate rear bulkhead screen

 

[stevo172-RWD]

Flocked dash received now ! Love it can't wait to fit in the car .

no pics as I'm on honeymoon at the mo in cancun

 

[dmallett]

Flocked dash received now ! Love it can't wait to fit in the car .

no pics as I'm on honeymoon at the mo in cancun

And still posting on here? That's brave!

 

[stevo172-RWD]

And still posting on here? That's brave!

Dedication for ya

 

[r&skxa]

Wow...what a thread!! I'm inspired to do my 200. Should be ready by 2017 Great work though and fair one for keeping at it. I don't have the attention span for that, I get bored way to ea...

 

[cheech.chong85]

hope ya finish her soon mate looks an absolute beast!!

 

[stevo172-RWD]

Just put deposit down on some recaro sportster cs seats!

 

[Tutuur]

Hubba hubba!! Deffo want some too!

 

[stevo172-RWD]

Hubba hubba!! Deffo want some too!

They won't bolt straight in tho.

 

[mitch1503]

any pics of how the engine now looks?? iv got a pic i took from back in april so just wondering if its changed much since then

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

If i win the lottery im going to personally hand deliver suitcases with money in them to see you get this finished.

 

[JHead]

They won't bolt straight in tho.

as if "they wont bolt straight in" is the biggest fabrication issue for somebody who has ripped the guts out of a car, then replaced them in the back...

I'm sure its well within your capabilities to knock something up

I started at page one of this thread... then realised it was 5 years ago... so skipped some pages and dont feel i've missed tooo much, well done mate, the whole concept to me is just mind-boggling... can't wait to see it finished enough for you to have it on the road etc,

Keep on at it!

 

[stevo172-RWD]

If i win the lottery im going to personally hand deliver suitcases with money in them to see you get this finished.

Where's the like button

 

[stevo172-RWD]

It's changed a little yes. Will have to wait and see

 

[stevo172-RWD]

The car has gone from place to place changed set up and started over many times now but each time it's improved
more each time.
when I started it I had limited to no experience in what I was taking on!
but I don't regret starting it and can't wait to get it done.
its in the final stages now.

 

[Tutuur]

They will be mounted into a 5 anyways

 

[stevo172-RWD]

They look good in anything! I'd love to make a gaming chair with one !

 

[Tutuur]

Pretty expensive gaming chair though!

 

[stevo172-RWD]

Yes very.
think I will get covers for them too as they become worn easy don't they
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=r...AQ&biw=768&bih=928#biv=i|42;d|e1GgVlZOx2hLIM:

 

[Tutuur]

Indeed, pretty poor though as they retail at around 1000 each...

 

[stevo172-RWD]

And the subframes/runners to make fit clio 172

 

[Craigie-B]

Anymore Updates?

 

[stevo172-RWD]

Not for a while as I'm away on honeymoon ha ha cancun

 

[stevo172-RWD]

Got the seats

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Heroic.

 

[stevo172-RWD]

They sit a lot higher than 172 ones and they are so heavy

 

[stevo172-RWD]

Indeed, pretty poor though as they retail at around 1000 each...

Think these retail at £1300 each cause air bags

 

[stevo172-RWD]

Does anybody know if the air bags come off without damaging the seat?

 

[Chip-mk1]

Epic looking seats.

 

[stevo172-RWD]

Looks like cant remove airbag part but they're ok as they are .

 

[Tutuur]

Love them! But, heavy? Can you weigh them?

 

[stevo172-RWD]

I think the seat it's self isn't heavy it's the runners and frame that's under that came with them.

at a guess I'd day 15kgs each?
mybe more but will do tomora if I get a chance.

 

[stevo172-RWD]

Just weighed one seat and can't belive the scales said 27kgs!!!!!!?

 

[Tutuur]

holy f*ck! thats even heavier than normal clio 3 sport seats iirc

 

[stevo172-RWD]

Unless scales are out? I assume drivers one more as it goes up and down

 

[Cupman29]

It's not a race car so a few kg shouldn't make too much difference. Your arse will love them on a long drive to a track.

 

[theduck]

Sounds about right from memory.

 

[stevo172-RWD]

I was just surprised that's all not bothered about couple extra kgs.

iv got a few ponies to spare to cover them lol