Calling all Monaco lovers!

[CaptainSlow]

Just a few pics of my days work giving the Monaco some love

Some pics of the Renaultsport flag graphics I've added to the rear quarter panels, you can't quite see it in the pics but it says Renaultsport on the side skirt ( where you'd see the trophy sticker on a, um, 182 trophy )

The main reason I stuck these on was to cover a scratch I couldn't buff out on the drivers side

Gave the interior a could clean out. Removed all the rear seats and thoroughly cleaned in there, applied plenty of waxoyl around the inner of the rear arches and down the sills ( access through removal of rear quarter interior trims ) refitted it all after.

Spruce up for the spare!

Love it!
Cleaning gear used was mainly meguires.
Ordered a Skoda Fabia VRS front spoiler today too, hopefully slip that on next weekend.

Thanks for looking, opinions welcome.

 

[NFox]

Looking very tidy mate

 

[CaptainSlow]

Cheers bud, just wished i had a better location to take pics, didn't want to take it on the road and scum it up before i took pics

 

[shaunh172]

Nice tidy example. I've had my Monaco for 2months now and love it. cleans up really well.

 

[t90_lle]

I have a monaco too an i love the colour! few things i can suggest... Iridium blue or silvtec indiactors, clear side repeaters, bee sting ariel and in my mind lose the stickers and save to get it repaired.

 

[CaptainSlow]

It did have silvatec indicators when i bought it but i took them out as i prefer the orange, stickers are pretty marmite but they are so dark you hardly notice them in the flesh.

 

[t90_lle]

It did have silvatec indicators when i bought it but i took them out as i prefer the orange, stickers are pretty marmite but they are so dark you hardly notice them in the flesh.

You should give the Iridium blues ago, they look good.

 

[pastieman]

just bought my monaco they do come up so well when clean

 

[CaptainSlow]

nightmare in this weather though, salt shows up a treat against the blue :S

 

[leeds_182]

Needz lowz.

 

[Dan1587]

Needz lowz.

I just put sport lines on mine and they have settled now, made a bit of a difference tbh.

That looks like a new steering wheel? Or refurbed?

 

[andywa]

Looking tidy. Nice attention to detail as well with stripping her out.

 

[Gally]

Nice honest example. I'm a big fan of Monaco especially with some mods.

 

[pastieman]

nightmare in this weather though, salt shows up a treat against the blue :S

Yes as soon as i got home from work when I cleaned mine it was covered in salt

 

[Owen]

Nice honest example. I'm a big fan of Monaco especially with some mods.

Agree Kev, it's quite a nice 'grown up' colour compared to say RB.

 

[Gally]

Just a nice colour. I remember Richy's looking immense.

I need to get my hands on an RB to detail.

 

[Owen]

Just a nice colour. I remember Richy's looking immense. I need to get my hands on an RB to detail.

Hello :drunk:

 

[James28]

Awesome. Monaco my favourite 172 colour.
Yours is a gorgeous example. Looks well looked after!

Gally you can help me detail my RB if your like!

 

[GavC]

Awesome dude!

 

[CaptainSlow]

I just put sport lines on mine and they have settled now, made a bit of a difference tbh.

That looks like a new steering wheel? Or refurbed?

Yes its a new steering wheel, fitted by one the previous owners.
A couple guys at work have 182's and both of them have worn steering wheels, that would do my head in!

As for the lowering suggestions I agree it would look better but, if i want a hard ride I'll just use my Type-R thanks!
One of the main reasons I love this car is for its relative comfort.
IMHO a proper hot hatch should be easy to live with everyday and able to put a smile on your face when your in the mood but settle back down when you just want to get somewhere. Something that this car does perfectly for me.

 

[pastieman]

I agree that's what I like about the one I just bought... It has surprised me how well they go, how comfortable they are and also the mpg is bloody fantastic lol (coming from owning recently an M3 and R32)

But you get all this and with not losing the feel of a hot hatch and it's easy to live with!!!

The clio reminds me of my fiesta rs turbos I use to have but not as raw and more reliable Hopefuly, Which were great fun little cars to throw about.

To say I'm impressed with the 172 is an understatement.

Mine came with a omp steering wheel but I'm going to go back to oem as I would like an air bag just incase the misses drivers it

 

[d4vy]

Looking absolutely stunning mate, makes me regret selling it even more now!

You know where I am if you want to sell her.:rasp:

 

[CaptainSlow]

Thought you'd like a update.
No plans on selling just yet, totally loving it though.
I'm planning on getting a 172 cup as a restoration project and in 2 minds about changing my Type-R for a 182 Trophy.
choices choices.