Back to where I started

[.Stevo.C.]

So after regrettably selling my 225 Cup to Jacob aka the Russian I've made the step back to where my Renaultsport ownership started and I'm back in a ph1 172 in pearl black.

I have to admit I'm absolutely loving being back in a 172 they're just a hoot to drive at any time.

So here's a few pics & the current spec:

2002 Ph1 172
Pearl black
140k miles
Ktec stealth
Powerflex dogbone mount
New engine mounts fitted yesterday
Eibach camber bolts
172 Cup shocks
Eibach sportlines
X4 Pe2's recently fitted
Ph2 rear lights
Cup spoiler (on its way)

And the old whip that I miss A LOT

 

[bampot]

Nice one, mate. The 225 looks great but i'm sure you'll have just as much fun in the 172.

 

[imprezaworks]

Looks great Steve

 

[Bluebeard]

I genuinely think that ph1's are the best Renaultsport made so far. Good work!

 

[Jack!]

I genuinely think that ph1's are the best Renaultsport made so far. Good work!

Getting a run for their money by 250/265 now - I really want one.

 

[Darius]

Looks very nice

What's a power flex dogbone mate? Sorry I'm a bit thick when it comes to these things

 

[.Stevo.C.]

Looks very nice

What's a power flex dogbone mate? Sorry I'm a bit thick when it comes to these things

It's the lower gearbox mount mate.

 

[Darius]

It's the lower gearbox mount mate.

Ah right, I'm assuming it's an uprated one over standard then?

 

[.Stevo.C.]

I genuinely think that ph1's are the best Renaultsport made so far. Good work!

I agree mate. I'm loving playing about with it and I'm especially loving parts prices compared to megane parts prices.

 

[.Stevo.C.]

Ah right, I'm assuming it's an uprated one over standard then?

Yeah it's powerflex bushes that are fitted to the standard dogbone mount. Makes a gear changes a bit more slick & precise.

 

[Alan]

Fine looking 172 mate, your Meg was a peach too tho.

 

[Darius]

Yeah it's powerflex bushes that are fitted to the standard dogbone mount. Makes a gear changes a bit more slick & precise.

Ahh, just googled it and had a look at some pics, understand now, cheers

 

[.Stevo.C.]

Fine looking 172 mate, your Meg was a peach too tho.

Cheers Alan.

Aye the Megane was immaculate. I was gutted to sell it but needs must and all that.

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

Looks great mate, enjoy it

Your Megane was very tidy aswel

 

[.Stevo.C.]

Cheers George. I'll be in touch soon for rear discs & pads.

 

[Coops Mk1]

lol, saw Jacob other week in the 225, weird how he went from phase 1 to 225 and you went back the other way.

I think he made wrong choice and you've made the right one

 

[Gally]

Loved your Meg Stevo. Hope the bonnet looks okay on the Clio.

Lovely little thing, really want a Titanium to plod around in!

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

Cheers George. I'll be in touch soon for rear discs & pads.

No worries mate

 

[.Stevo.C.]

Loved your Meg Stevo. Hope the bonnet looks okay on the Clio.

Lovely little thing, really want a Titanium to plod around in!

Still waiting on the farmer getting it sorted mate.

Get one bought you know it's right.

 

[Mr R.]

Black ph1's are full of win.

If I had one then it would have to be boosted, it seems the right thing to do.

 

[.Stevo.C.]

Black ph1's are full of win.

If I had one then it would have to be boosted, it seems the right thing to do.

Believe me if I had the funds that I did have when I had the 225 and titanium ph1 before that this one would be boosted or throttle bodies in no time.

 

[Djw John]

What happened to the bonnet?

 

[.Stevo.C.]

What happened to the bonnet?

The field across the road from my brothers house was being plowed (sp?) by the farmer and a rock got flicked up by the tractor and smacked the bonnet.

I wasn't a happy person that day.

 

[Djw John]

Thats unlucky! Especially being an alloy one, always seems you take a normal respray price and quadruple it for an alloy one!

 

[Gaz85]

looks great mate, will need to see it at some point

 

[Gally]

Thats unlucky! Especially being an alloy one, always seems you take a normal respray price and quadruple it for an alloy one!

To give you an idea.

Farmer - £100

Me - £300+

Go figure.

 

[Djw John]

And thats why our flame and titanium track car will have a cherry red bonnet! Might go buy some 3M......

 

[Gally]

It's okay if it doesn't have damage or a million stone chips.

 

[jamie crookston]

I still reckon you would be better taking the plunge and having the full front end painted.

 

[CrippsCorner]

G'wan the high mile rollers... looks good!

 

[.Stevo.C.]

It's okay if it doesn't have damage or a million stone chips.

Out of curiosity how did you's come up with the £300 quote?

 

[Djw John]

The usual way, pluck a number from the sky and double it

 

[Gally]

Fuuuuu! I'll break it down for you mate.

 

[The Russian.]

It's a clean ph1 that stevo, couple of additions and it will look tidy.

Your old Megane Is in good hands mate


I miss my ph1

 

[Stay Puft]

Looks very nice. How come it's 02.. I thought there are some ph2 51 plates?

 

[BREMBO]

Very nice mate, will keep an eye out

What is a Clio like with a 140k on the clock!?

 

[.Stevo.C.]

It's a clean ph1 that stevo, couple of additions and it will look tidy.

Your old Megane Is in good hands mate


I miss my ph1

Got a cup spoiler sitting waiting to be fitted so that will make a nice little addition to it.

Megane still running ok?

 

[.Stevo.C.]

Looks very nice. How come it's 02.. I thought there are some ph2 51 plates?

My mistake should be 2001.

 

[.Stevo.C.]

Very nice mate, will keep an eye out

What is a Clio like with a 140k on the clock!?

Cheers Ben.

Tbh with you it doesn't feel like it's done 140k. Handles superb and it really pulls well.

 

[Gally]

Labour - Roughly £200, full bonnet strip back, especially front edge for stone chips. Primer, re-flatten, then paint.

Repair large dent alu bonnet remove and strip all parts.

Paint material roughly £80-100. +vat. It's not really a price for painting a normal bonnet, it needs repaired and also stripped back.