AG200 Rescue

Phil555 · Feb 20, 2020

Hi everyone.

Going to start a Thread on my recent pick up of an AG200 that needed some TLC.

Car was a CAT S but repairable in Sept 2019. Written off with a damaged boot lid, light & bumper. Very, very small crease next to the petrol cap which is why it was probs a CAT S. No other structural damage at all. Everything underneath and inside are perfect. 71K miles and a low 2 owner car.

MOT passed with no advisories. Quite a good MOT history to be fair.

Full service including all belts and gear box rebuild completed last week at Rensport.

I have managed to track down almost all of the history for the car which is a great result.

Pic of the damage which is very superficial.

Car went to a local body shop for the repair.

Pic of the car as it stands now. Had quite a bit of work done by me prior to picking up on Tuesday 18th Feb. 2020.

Wheels refurbished in gloss black.
H&R springs fitted.
TRC splitter fitted.
Full service inc all belts etc.
Gear box rebuild.

Let the modifying begin.

New custom RS badge on the boot now.

Started to collect a few parts.

Cup Racer wheel in readiness for the Summer months.

Full set of new Godspeed G Hook discs & Brembo pads ready to go on this weekend.

Genuine Cup spoiler. Getting painted in readiness to fit this weekend.

Further updates as I get on.

N0ddie · Feb 20, 2020

The car sits very well.

mossyv6 · Feb 20, 2020

Very nice

Mbeau · Feb 20, 2020

Very nice!

Phil555 · Feb 20, 2020

Pic of the rear with the boot badge and black Renault diamond.

TRC splitter in place. This may change to a smaller Fabia or Seat Leon style.

Louis · Feb 20, 2020

Looks ace! Definitely needs some plain number plates and a cup spoiler

Inequality Street · Feb 20, 2020

Phil555 said:
Pic of the rear with the boot badge and black Renault diamond.

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TRC splitter in place. This may change to a smaller Fabia or Seat Leon style.

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Do you have a side on picture of the splitter? Interested to see how low it is (I have the same springs as you)

Ben Cook · Feb 20, 2020

Hi Phil, where did you get the Cup spoiler from? RPD have had them on back order for ages! Car looks great btw.

Phil555 · Feb 20, 2020

RyG said:
Do you have a side on picture of the splitter? Interested to see how low it is (I have the same springs as you)

I'll get one posted up later mate.

Phil555 · Feb 20, 2020

Ben Cook said:
Hi Phil, where did you get the Cup spoiler from? RPD have had them on back order for ages! Car looks great btw.

I manage to bag one from someone on a FB page. He was a bit reluctant to sell at first but we came to a good deal.

Yeah they are very rare at the minute any nowhere has any stock of the genuine parts. I contacted at least a dozen companies and everyone said they were on back order or no planned date.

KTR have some of their own brand spoilers in stock.

Gus · Feb 20, 2020

That will look amazing when you get your new wheels on.

Crybert · Feb 20, 2020

One of the best looking colours ever and suits the shape so well. Looks great. How is the paint match? Was always told it’s a nightmare to paint alien green

Phil555 · Feb 20, 2020

Cribert said:
One of the best looking colours ever and suits the shape so well. Looks great. How is the paint match? Was always told it’s a nightmare to paint alien green

Cheers.

Paint match is spot on to be fair. Takes some spotting if you don't know it's been done.

Crybert · Feb 20, 2020

How did the accident actually happen? The lower part of the bumper in the original pic is barely damaged.

Phil555 · Feb 20, 2020

Cribert said:
How did the accident actually happen? The lower part of the bumper in the original pic is barely damaged.

Not to sure to be honest. Would appear to be from something that rides high based on the damage.

Nothing other than what you see was damaged. It's perfect underneath and in the boot well.

Crybert · Feb 20, 2020

Yeah the boot floor won’t have been creased at all if that’s the case!

massiveCoRbyn · Feb 20, 2020

Like that. Not so keen on the splitter but each to their own. With the spoiler and Speedlines it will look great!

Rojer · Feb 20, 2020

Looks lovely, good on you for saving it

Phil555 · Feb 20, 2020

massivewangers said:
Like that. Not so keen on the splitter but each to their own. With the spoiler and Speedlines it will look great!

Cheers.

The splitter is growing on me TBH but might be changed eventually.

Inequality Street · Feb 20, 2020

Phil555 said:
Cheers.

The splitter is growing on me TBH but might be changed eventually.

Sell to me very cheaply?

Chris V6 255 · Feb 20, 2020

Good work! Looks awesome!
Glad to see an AG being saved [emoji1303]

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Phil555 · Feb 21, 2020

RyG said:
Do you have a side on picture of the splitter? Interested to see how low it is (I have the same springs as you)

Here you go mate.

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Inequality Street · Feb 21, 2020

Phil555 said:
Here you go mate.

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thank you! I like that a lot

MarcB · Feb 21, 2020

Used to see this car years ago and is originally from Edinburgh, It was around alot and it was an older gent it had it.

A720 Edinburgh Bypass - Edinburgh , Scotland September 2012

CoPart Auction - West Lothian , Scotland November 2019

Seen on youtube on a channel - Jan 2020

Iain C · Feb 21, 2020

I was looking at this on the copart site too.
Doing a fine job on the restore

Phil555 · Feb 21, 2020

MarcB said:
Used to see this car years ago and is originally from Edinburgh, It was around alot and it was an older gent it had it

Thanks for the info mate. Much appreciated.

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Phil555 · Feb 21, 2020

RyG said:
thank you! I like that a lot

Defo a one yo try mate. I have just ordered the TRC side skirt extensions too.

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Phil555 · Feb 21, 2020

Iain C said:
I was looking at this on the copart site too.
Doing a fine job on the restore

Thanks pal. It’s getting g there.

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Phil555 · Feb 22, 2020

Made the most of a rainy Saturday and changed the door weather strips and change the air filter.

Current ones where in bad shape.

Seals removed and all glue removed etc from both sides.

OEM parts used.

Trial fit on both sides.

Both parts fitted and pressed into place.

Doors closed to ensure a good fit along with water test.

OEM air filter changed. Took all of 2 minutes.

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Cub. · Feb 22, 2020

Great work so far. Looks lovely!

Phil555 · Feb 22, 2020

Cub. said:
Great work so far. Looks lovely!

Thanks.

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Phil555 · Feb 22, 2020

Took me about 45 mins to do both. They are behind the window but slot in.

Step 1 - remove the old strips by pulling out slowly from the bottom to top.

Step 2 - clean off all excess glue using glue/tar remover. I use Solvo 7063 as I had some in my garage. Use a sharp blade if required to get the glue off the window edge.

Step 3 - trial fit by pushing the seals in place behind the window. Do not remove the sticker backing. Once happy with the fit move to Step 4.

Step 4 - remove sticker backing and push fit seal behind the window. Push the seal in tight to get a good fit.

Step 5 - press down on the glass edge into the seal. Also use a thin scraper to press the seal onto the metal by placing into the slot between the window and seal.

Step 6 - ensure seals are stuck in place by pull testing.

Step 7 - close the door and check the fit is OK.

Step 8 - water test for leaks.

Hope the above helps.

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197. · Feb 22, 2020

It looks like they changed the design of them? They use to be semi-circled on the edge but look to be more square shaped now.

Phil555 · Feb 22, 2020

197. said:
It looks like they changed the design of them? They use to be semi-circled on the edge but look to be more square shaped now.

Yes they are different to what was on before. Seem to get a better seal too.

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MarcB · Feb 22, 2020

@Phil555 please can you advise if the rear brake discs have the ABS rings along with wheel bearings.

Can you also confirm what the wheel bearings inside are as OE renault spec ones are SNR and im wondering what comes in these.

Phil555 · Feb 22, 2020

MarcB said:
@Phil555 please can you advise if the rear brake discs have the ABS rings along with wheel bearings.

Can you also confirm what the wheel bearings inside are as OE renault spec ones are SNR and im wondering what comes in these.

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How do.

Yes they come with ABS ring and bearings but I am unsure what bearing is used.

These were bought from Kam Racing so Kevin from there maybe able to advise or ring Godspeed direct as they may also be able to advise.

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Gally · Feb 22, 2020

Looking very good mate! Did you manage to get it for a decent price? Interested in who the local shop was aswell! 😊

Phil555 · Feb 22, 2020

gally said:
Looking very good mate! Did you manage to get it for a decent price? Interested in who the local shop was aswell! [emoji4]

Yeah it was a decent deal. I bought it from a local guy who had all the work done. I then got a load of other bits and bobs done to get it right.
Full service.
All belts etc done at Rensport.
Gear box rebuild.
H&R springs fitted.
Wheels refurbished.

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