Clio 172 cup refresh

[Ryan Williams]

So thought I'd do a write up in here just to keep track of the progress I make..
The car HT53RBZ was previously owned by a few members on here and used as a 2nd car/occasional track car, I'm looking to tidy it up and get it looking as oem and tidy as possible without spending a fortune.
Plans are-
Good clean inside, shampoo seats & carpets, remove the worn soft touch coating off interior trims, new mats. On the outside it needs a good wash, wax and detail, new Renault badge up front, Headlights restoring, original Turinis refurbed and out on, calipers cleaned up, original Renault sport boot badge, front splitter, personalised number plate and finally it needs some paint work sorting out.
I'll try and update as I go with pictures rather than write ups!

 

[Ryan Williams]

First up gave the interior a good clean, cleaned seats and carpets, removed all the worn soft touch rubber and new mats.
And gave it its first wash!

 

[cat171]

Cool! It's going to look soo much nicer back on the original Turini's!!!

 

[Ryan Williams]

Yeah can't wait to get those back on! That'll make the biggest difference 😁

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

There seems to have been a few Cups on this forum that started with 'HT' on the plate. Mine was HT53RFE. I do miss it - should have kept it!

 

[cat171]

There seems to have been a few Cups on this forum that started with 'HT' on the plate. Mine was HT53RFE. I do miss it - should have kept it!

It's from where they were registered 'daan sarrff' when they came off the boat from France.
Also loads of Renault's own press cars number plates started out with a H.

 

[the_baron_von_richthofen]

It looks like "HT" means it was registered in Portsmouth.

My cup is also a HT (HT53 SNX).

 

[DomP182]

My Flamer starts HF just for the record

 

[Ryan Williams]

Worn plastics scrubbed up.

 

[Ryan Williams]

Headlights given a polish with some abrahsive polish (by hand)

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

It's from where they were registered 'daan sarrff' when they came off the boat from France.
Also loads of Renault's own press cars number plates started out with a H.

So did Renault register them en masse at port, instead of letting the selling dealer do it?

 

[Ocsltd]

Worn plastics scrubbed up. View attachment 1449284View attachment 1449285View attachment 1449288View attachment 1449289

What did you use on the plastics? They’ve come up really well!

 

[Ryan Williams]

What did you use on the plastics? They’ve come up really well!

Boiling hot water a scouring pad and determination 😂

 

[Stuflac]

Already looking much smarter.

Off topic, notice you're from Cadgwith. We've literally just booked a cottage for a week in July there. Massive trek but been wanting to do Cornwall for ages.

 

[Ryan Williams]

Already looking much smarter.

Off topic, notice you're from Cadgwith. We've literally just booked a cottage for a week in July there. Massive trek but been wanting to do Cornwall for ages.

Great time of year to explore! Feel free to message me with anything I can help with.. Cheers

 

[cat171]

So did Renault register them en masse at port, instead of letting the selling dealer do it?

I'm not 100% sure. I just know / remember there were loads of them.

 

[Stuflac]

Great time of year to explore! Feel free to message me with anything I can help with.. Cheers

Appreciated. May take you up on that closer to the time.

 

[Onrus]

Front lights look really good. What abrasive polish did you use?


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[Ryan Williams]

Front lights look really good. What abrasive polish did you use?


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Only Meguiars Scratch removal that I had laying around.. Not even sure it's that abrahsive tbh but it worked a treat 👍

 

[Onrus]

Only Meguiars Scratch removal that I had laying around.. Not even sure it's that abrahsive tbh but it worked a treat [emoji106]

I’ve got some of that, I’ll give it a try. Thanks


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[Alastair.]

Love a Cup, i did a refresh on the one I had a while ago, wish I never sold it.

Bit of inspiration for you.

 

[Ryan Williams]

Love a Cup, i did a refresh on the one I had a while ago, wish I never sold it.

Bit of inspiration for you.

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That looks mint 👌 hope to be doing my engine bay when it's a bit warmer outside!

 

[Onrus]

Love a Cup, i did a refresh on the one I had a while ago, wish I never sold it.

Bit of inspiration for you.

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How’d you get the intake manifold and valve cover so clean?


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[Alastair.]

How’d you get the intake manifold and valve cover so clean?


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Alot of prep work and then autoglym aerosol alloy wheel paint.

 

[Ryan Williams]

Only a small change..

Cleans the front end up a little bit.

 

[cat171]

Yep, carbon dipped badges don't look nice.

 

[Ryan Williams]

Yep, carbon dipped badges don't look nice.

Each to their own I guess but it had seen better days anyway!

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

Much better. I'm not a fan of coloured badges myself. Standard all the way.

Needs a Fabia splitter too. That makes a big difference in my opinion.

 

[Ryan Williams]

Much better. I'm not a fan of coloured badges myself. Standard all the way.

Needs a Fabia splitter too. That makes a big difference in my opinion.

Already on order! Hopefully here this afternoon so should be on over the weekend..
And just enquiring about having the Turinis refurbed so that should smarten it up nicely.

 

[cliocollins]

Already on order! Hopefully here this afternoon so should be on over the weekend..
And just enquiring about having the Turinis refurbed so that should smarten it up nicely.

I'm also in the process of obtaining quotes to refurb Turinis. Could you drop me a message if you find a really competitive quote?

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[Ryan Williams]

I'm also in the process of obtaining quotes to refurb Turinis. Could you drop me a message if you find a really competitive quote?

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Have sent you a message.

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

once the refurbed Turinis are back on , it will look different again (for the better)

 

[Ryan Williams]

Another small part done, hard to get a picture that even shows it.. Makes the front look a lot deeper in my opinion?

 

[Ryan Williams]

Personalised plate on and full size which looks better in my opinion..
Turinis are in being refurbished and powder coated this week so just need some tyres and they'll be fitted.
Just a before and after of the front end -

 

[BaileyWolves]

Looks great mate coming along nice I gave my engine bay a clean this morning I know you said your going to keep it standard I said it at the beginning too lol but ....

 

[Ryan Williams]

Looks great mate coming along nice I gave my engine bay a clean this morning I know you said your going to keep it standard I said it at the beginning too lol but ....View attachment 1451452

I'll still be keeping the coil overs, solid mounts, ktr induction kit and exhaust but just want it to look as oem and tidy as possible...
Your bay is looking good though! What do you use to get the manifold so clean?

 

[BaileyWolves]

It’s worth getting a map mate it’s changes the drive so much gives better low down torque , I had it all reconditioned and painted in anthracite makes the bay look fresh. Let me know how the wheels turn out make the car look totally different 👍

 

[Ryan Williams]

Just collected the refurbished Turinis.. Will get these on next week hopefully and then sell the 15" track wheels and tyres that's on it atm..

 

[BaileyWolves]

They look good 😍

 

[cliocollins]

Jealous of that finish. Looks great mate.

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