Cheap original 172 Cup with extras!

[Danith]

Was so tempted to buy this to clean up and put away, but already done that with the Twingo.

Local to me too so even more tempting.

Stick the original bits back on, get some Renault Turinis and you've got a collectible classic. Even has the OEM rear seats and cat still.#

Bargain (I don't know the bloke but it's too good not to share)

2003 Renault Clio Renaultsport 172 Cup

2003 Renault Clio Renaultsport 172 Cup 2003 Clio Cup 172 in blue. Lady owner for last 13 years. MoT until September, 129,000 miles St...

www.carandclassic.com

 

[Cookson]

I was flicking through the add going "steering wheel isn't original, neither is radio. And it looks lowered. Engine mount isn't OEM, pfffttt"

Then I saw all the original parts with it lol

 

[Danith]

yeah could get a couple hundred quid back for the spicy parts

 

[R3k1355]

Yea, there's a few quid there just re-fitting the stock parts and selling the aftermarket.

 

[Danith]

Went to see this, this weekend as I got the 182 wheel off him in case I want to use it in the Twingo, really sound bloke, very much a Renaultsport guy.

Had the car 13+ years and honestly it's a credit to him. Very very good condition. Obviously few age related clean ups to make it 100% perfect but if I had the space, I'd be buying this one. Paint is in excellent condition, and looks all original.

 

[Brigsy]

Looks like an honest example. Only downside is rust starting to creep on passenger side arch.

 

[Danith]

Looks like an honest example. Only downside is rust starting to creep on passenger side arch.

yeah he did show me that. Where do they rot from? thought were usually behind filler neck?

Do they rust from the lower arch due to stone chips? 130k 20 years old it's not doing bad, ha. My Jap stuff wouldn't have lasted this long

 

[chazza114]

yeah he did show me that. Where do they rot from? thought were usually behind filler neck?

Do they rust from the lower arch due to stone chips? 130k 20 years old it's not doing bad, ha. My Jap stuff wouldn't have lasted this long

Usually they rust in the rear lower arches & rear sills from decades worth of road salt and dirt getting caught up behind the side skirt and arch liners, which people usually neglect to clean. I took my door cards off the other day to check inside the rear sills as they're notorious for rotting on the Phase 1's, thankfully its looking pretty solid although it could do with a clean to check properly:

 

[leeds2592]

yeah he did show me that. Where do they rot from? thought were usually behind filler neck?

Do they rust from the lower arch due to stone chips? 130k 20 years old it's not doing bad, ha. My Jap stuff wouldn't have lasted this long

Starting to see loads rusting on the rear arches now, mine included (although luckily not too bad as it's only done about 1000 miles in the last 2 years)

 

[Danith]

Usually they rust in the rear lower arches & rear sills from decades worth of road salt and dirt getting caught up behind the side skirt and arch liners, which people usually neglect to clean. I took my door cards off the other day to check inside the rear sills as they're notorious for rotting on the Phase 1's, thankfully its looking pretty solid although it could do with a clean to check properly:

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Very much like the Ep3, except that the EP3 would be guaranteed rot! Just how bad was the question. Renault really do age well in this regard. My twingo is so clean (apart from the subframe being a bit battered), I was determined to find some on the body itself, but not a peep. Probs where most of the weight is in underseal, ha

 

[Brigsy]

yeah he did show me that. Where do they rot from? thought were usually behind filler neck?

Do they rust from the lower arch due to stone chips? 130k 20 years old it's not doing bad, ha. My Jap stuff wouldn't have lasted this long

Yep stone chips on outside and rot from the inside on the seam/joint between inner arch. Sadly to do it right needs chopping out and replacement metal so quite a labourous/expensive job to do. Do wonder what sill is like too and underside.

Its done well for a 20 year old car though. Miles better than any jap!

 

[chazza114]

Very much like the Ep3, except that the EP3 would be guaranteed rot! Just how bad was the question. Renault really do age well in this regard. My twingo is so clean (apart from the subframe being a bit battered), I was determined to find some on the body itself, but not a peep. Probs where most of the weight is in underseal, ha

I saw this video about an EP3 recently, I can't believe how badly they rot underneath


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[Danith]

I saw this video about an EP3 recently, I can't believe how badly they rot underneath


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They are terrible mate. Compared to 90% of them mine was a good one. But for me I didn't like it so I got shut and was fed up of chasing it.

 

[chazza114]

They are terrible mate. Compared to 90% of them mine was a good one. But for me I didn't like it so I got shut and was fed up of chasing it.

Can't blame you at all for getting rid, if they all rot like that I'd be terrified of driving it

 

[Danith]

Can't blame you at all for getting rid, if they all rot like that I'd be terrified of driving it

Welcome to my world. And the worrying thing is Mazda are even worse, when I see an older Mx5 on the road now I worry it's going to snap in half.

 

[chazza114]

Welcome to my world. And the worrying thing is Mazda are even worse, when I see an older Mx5 on the road now I worry it's going to snap in half.

Yeah MX-5's love to rot from what I've seen, even the NC's are suffering badly now! Let's hope your ND doesn't share the same fate

 

[Danith]

Nd's are getting there too. Especially the subframes etc, I've seen some really bad ones already. I cake mine in ACF50 and wash it a handful of times a year, its rust free but it still attempts to get started on those areas.