Backwards rep.

[Inequality Street]

It's always been a weird thing of mine, to want to buy a 172, and make it look like a 1.2. A lo tof people do it the other way round, but I'm sure it'll be more fun having the 172 under there.

I doubt I will ever do it. Never know. Just wondering, is this possible? Will the wings etc not be wide enough for a 172 and scrub?

 

[smac4494]

You can take out the stub axles and the f4r engine is compatible with the 1.2 driveshafts. Believe it or not, it's been done before.

 

[fairm010]

All 172 stuff fits a 1.2, as ive just done over the last 8 months, I don't see why not the other way round. I toyed with the idea of putting a 2.0 in mine but f dat.

 

[loggyboy]

Its called a sleeper.

 

[Inequality Street]

All 172 stuff fits a 1.2, as ive just done over the last 8 months, I don't see why not the other way round. I toyed with the idea of putting a 2.0 in mine but f dat.

Oh definatley sack off putting a 1*2 engine in a non sport. Far cheaper to put non sport stuff on a 1*2.

With your rep, how much do your wheels sit in your arches? The 1*2's are wider, so I wonder if putting 1.2 wings on would mean the wheels stick out. Thats the only real issue I could see with it.

Would be a right laugh.

 

[fixedgear]

For racing herberts in town or for track/drag?

 

[Inequality Street]

Its called a sleeper.

Nah, it's a backwards rep. Your name for it makes no sense...

sleeper
ˈsliːpə/
noun
noun: sleeper; plural noun: sleepers
1.
a person or animal who is asleep or who sleeps in a specified way.

 

[Inequality Street]

For racing herberts in town or for track/drag?

Herberts tbh.

 

[fairm010]

The front has 25mm H&R's, which bring it flush, so a good 25mm wider than non sport. I have 10mm Stub Axles going on the rear this week.

Would be an awesome sight though. I have 1.2 Front bumper, wings and rear bumper if you want them? lol

 

[Inequality Street]

The front has 25mm H&R's, which bring it flush, so a good 25mm wider than non sport. I have 10mm Stub Axles going on the rear this week.

Would be an awesome sight though. I have 1.2 Front bumper, wings and rear bumper if you want them? lol

Interesting thoughts. How much would you want for them out of interest? I may buy a 172 just to do this for the lols.

 

[fairm010]

You can have them mate, if it gets them out my way!

 

[Inequality Street]

You can have them mate, if it gets them out my way!

I'll be in touch! (WhatsApp later!)

 

[R3k1355]

It's alot of time and effort just to try and impress a few champion w*****s really.
You'd be f**king gutted if they still did you, the Clio isn't the fastest thing off the lights really.

 

[fairm010]

It's alot of time and effort just to try and impress a few champion w*****s really.
You'd be f**king gutted if they still did you, the Clio isn't the fastest thing off the lights really.

I think 82% on here know that, its tha twisteeeez they want.

 

[R3k1355]

In the town centre though?? Not gunna happen is it.

 

[Inequality Street]

It's alot of time and effort just to try and impress a few champion w*****s really.
You'd be f**king gutted if they still did you, the Clio isn't the fastest thing off the lights really.

Well, yes. Putting 1.2 bumpers on won't make the car any quicker. Not everything has to have a reason, sometimes people do things to have fun, or.. Because they fancy it.

 

[Adamm.]

Nah, it's a backwards rep. Your name for it makes no sense...

sleeper
ˈsliːpə/
noun
noun: sleeper; plural noun: sleepers
1.
a person or animal who is asleep or who sleeps in a specified way.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeper_(car)

 

[Inequality Street]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeper_(car)

You thought I was being serious? What've you been smoking Adam? haha

 

[GrahamS]

my car had 172 running gear for a while and it looked a lot lower than a standard clio and it was noticeably wider at the front. That would be the only tell tale though.

 

[Adamm.]

You thought I was being serious? What've you been smoking Adam? haha

Ffs! Just the usual .

 

[sparklesTHEpony]

There was a guy on here (don't know the name) but had a turbod 172 and stuck 1.2 bullets on hahahaha. Not a full 1.2 body kit but lol

 

[Djw John]

@105e has taken all the sport kit off his ph1 flamer

 

[105e]

And theres a photo in the phase 1 appreciation thread, makes for a good looking clio in my opinion, and yeah fit some steels and remove the 2 ltr badges, would make a nice little sleeper if that's your thing.

 

[Knuckles]

Herberts tbh.

Kudos for honesty.

You need to fit these to make it a complete package though

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-accessories/exterior-styling/16v-chrome-badge

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-accessories/exterior-styling/sport-chrome-badge

And a 'v6' one of which im failing to find in halfords

 

[Goodj]

Sure an engine swap would be a good sight less garage-time than trying to shopping-edition a 172.

Both roads lead to the same destination though.

 

[KitsonRis]

Or Kangoo van?
Saw one on eBay recently. Looked smart.

 

[cat171]

Kudos for honesty.

You need to fit these to make it a complete package though

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-accessories/exterior-styling/16v-chrome-badge

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-accessories/exterior-styling/sport-chrome-badge

And a 'v6' one of which im failing to find in halfords

They used to sell them. I got one for mine

 

[tsoob]

Funny you should say Kangoo. Guy at home has fully R32 converted his Caddy van. Goes like stink. Another fun one is a Subaru Brumby with 400kW EJ25 set up and stock suspension/brakes/wheels

Also this is common because it bolts in pretty much, Mitsubishi L300 with LS1

 

[Knuckles]

They used to sell them. I got one for mine :wink:

2 go wiv ur sik body kit?

 

[cat171]

Yes fam.

 

[Knuckles]

Yes fam.

Safe.



Was it you who took the car to Renault and they had no idea what it was?

 

[cat171]

I don't think so mate. I did call the RAC last year & told the bloke to google up a pic of one 😂

 

[Sam]

Didn't Norm have a 1.2 shell with the Audi TT engine in it?

 

[Jekyll]

Running 400bhp?

@105e Is doing the same thing as the OP iirc.

 

[Dooby]

:wink:

There was a guy on here (don't know the name) but had a turbod 172 and stuck 1.2 bullets on hahahaha. Not a full 1.2 body kit but lol