Chris's 172 Cup Turbo

[imprezaworks]

What suspension are you running?

 

[Stefan.]

Great pics!!

Love your car and the williams and trophy!!

 

[Kyle 86]

Looking well today man. Its come such a long way in the last year

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[cjgower]

What suspension are you running?

Genuine Cup shocks and Eibach Pro Line springs. I wish it sat about 15-20mm lower really. I might get some cooksports soon

Great pics!!

Love your car and the williams and trophy!!

Thanks mate, appreciate it!. The Williams 1 was No.1 and so was the Trophy so both very special cars.

 

[Stefan.]

Genuine Cup shocks and Eibach Pro Line springs. I wish it sat about 15-20mm lower really. I might get some cooksports soon

Thanks mate, appreciate it!. The Williams 1 was No.1 and so was the Trophy so both very special cars.

I would so love to own both!!!

 

[RMDavis]

Great photos bud.

I really really want a MK1!

That black one with the ITB's looks evil!

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[cjgower]

Great photos bud.

I really really want a MK1!

That black one with the ITB's looks evil!

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Couldn't agree more mate. Was probably my favourite car there!

 

[cjgower]

Been a month or so since I last updated on the car. With FCS and the weekender events out of the way the car has now been sorn at least until next year.

A lot of people think i'm mad, asking "why!?" especially given the time of year and to be totally honest it's the running costs when I want to save for a house (he says after just paying to boost a clio lol). Instead i've got myself a DCI80, £380 a year insurance and £20 a year tax which works out half of what the Cup was costing not even including the fuel. I'd happily run it as a daily if I wasn't on minimum wage.

The car isn't going anywhere, i'd struggle to find another one like it. I'm determined not to be one of the many others who seem to boost a Clio and then sell up after just a few months.

So for now there's nothing new planned and won't be any more mods for some time. Although next improvements to the car will all be suspension related and perhaps a diff to be honest i'd rather just save to get it back on the road sooner. Here's the last photo for a while. Cheers for reading!

 

[cliosscott]

Been a month or so since I last updated on the car. With FCS and the weekender events out of the way the car has now been sorn at least until next year.

A lot of people think i'm mad, asking "why!?" especially given the time of year and to be totally honest it's the running costs when I want to save for a house (he says after just paying to boost a clio lol). Instead i've got myself a DCI80, £380 a year insurance and £20 a year tax which works out half of what the Cup was costing not even including the fuel. I'd happily run it as a daily if I wasn't on minimum wage.

The car isn't going anywhere, i'd struggle to find another one like it. I'm determined not to be one of the many others who seem to boost a Clio and then sell up after just a few months.

So for now there's nothing new planned and won't be any more mods for some time. Although next improvements to the car will all be suspension related and perhaps a diff to be honest i'd rather just save to get it back on the road sooner. Here's the last photo for a while. Cheers for reading!

Will the dci be touched? An pics

 

[cjgower]

Will the dci be touched? An pics

Doubt it mate. It's a proper shed and the paint is terrible. Was tempted to sport rep it but not worth it at the moment. Going to drive it until it breaks.

 

[cjgower]

Took these a while back and forgot to share them on here. Never attempted before but me and a mate tried doing some rolling shots one evening.

 

[eon172]

Nice shots

 

[cjgower]

Cheers mate

 

[dann2707]

That last pic <3

 

[cjgower]

Well that didn't last long... the Cup is now insured and back on the road. DCI is still the daily but at least I can drive the Cup whenever. It feels stupidly quick now after not driving it for over 3 months. Last service was only 3K ago but that included a track day so got it serviced today. So happy to be back in the Cup!
New oil and a quick checkup.

Ready to be driven

 

[imprezaworks]

Really nice mate

 

[cjgower]

Cheers @imprezaworks. Was desperate to get back behind the wheel. Not driving it for a while has made me appreciate it a lot more.

 

[Iain C]

Looks great fella. Just read through the whole thread. Didn't know you where local.

 

[cjgower]

Looks great fella. Just read through the whole thread. Didn't know you where local.

Cheers mate. Had no idea you were local either, i'm based in Tunbridge Wells. Don't see many sports around this way to be honest!

 

[Iain C]

Cheers mate. Had no idea you were local either, i'm based in Tunbridge Wells. Don't see many sports around this way to be honest!

No there arnt many about anymore. Back on 2004 I used to near the 1 way system in twells and there where 4 172 cups and a v6 on that road.

 

[cjgower]

So a few updates on the car, it's still going well. Passed MOT with no advisories last month.. happy days!
Everything is going well with the turbo kit but the clutch started to slip really badly so i've had a Helix Organic clutch fitted by ED which is actually really nice to drive.. it handles the power so well now.
And finally some wheels with tyres came up for sale nearby and I needed some new rubber so that was that! Here's some photos:
Taken last weekend with Turini's on...

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...and with her new shoes fitted!
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[hsustyle]

You still got the Turninis dude?

 

[cjgower]

You still got the Turninis dude?

Yes mate but planning on keeping them as spares

 

[Jekyll]

Awesome cup

 

[cjgower]

Thanks @Dr Jekyll. Was a fan of the Turini's but was getting a little bored tbh.

 

[Daz.]

Needs the Turinis back on!

 

[cjgower]

Haha I thought they'd divide opinions! they're in the garage for whenever I fancy another change...

 

[-Simon]

Love it. You can't beat 2118's. just needs a drop to fill the arches out nicely. :smile:

 

[cjgower]

Love it. You can't beat 2118's. just needs a drop to fill the arches out nicely. :smile:

Cheers mate. Couldn't agree more. I don't think cooksports will quite cut it tbh, so coilovers are on the cards next.

 

[-Simon]

Cheers mate. Couldn't agree more. I don't think cooksports will quite cut it tbh, so coilovers are on the cards next.

I'm getting some bc racing coilovers next month as I have exactly the same issue.

 

[-Simon]

Do you have the brembo 4 pots on yours? I only ask as I'm amazed they clear the wheels.

 

[20vKarlos]

Nice looking car bud

Looks like it needs a slight drop, particularly in that last picture of you on the dual-carriageway

Coming along very well though

 

[imprezaworks]

if your looking for springs have you seen the gramms springs kam racing sell?

 

[cjgower]

Yes @BoostedSi, wheels fit but there's less than 4mm clearance. Wheels are ET43 and i'm running 280mm discs with 10mm spacers. I'm pretty sure the 4 pots have had some machining down to fit.
Not up until now @imprezaworks , just had a look. Current Eibach Pro's state a 15mm drop and these are double so it's very tempting....

 

[imprezaworks]

Worth a gamble imo.

Seem popular with the Meganes

 

[Jekyll]

I'm getting some bc racing coilovers next month as I have exactly the same issue.

I loved my BC's on my old ph1. Great suspension kit and we'll made.

 

[-Simon]

I loved my BC's on my old ph1. Great suspension kit and we'll made.

That's good to hear as I was also debating B14's but the features on BC's have sealed the deal.

 

[cjgower]

Grams lowering springs ordered today... should have them on this weekend. I'll get before and after photos seeing as there's virtually none I can find for anyone else considering them. Can't wait

 

[Jekyll]

I've never heard of these springs? I presume 30mm drop?

 

[NorthloopCup]

I've never heard of these springs? I presume 30mm drop?

They're kam racings own brand of spring.