Cuppy Time

[Alex H]

Having been a CS member for over five years, I thought it was about time I picked up an RS. My little 1.2 was a pig and I vowed never to own another Clio again - but hopefully that's the end of the problems. Had a Mondeo TDCi in the interim, that I used to tow the XR2, great big comfy barge, towed like a dream, but now I've no need to tow, I've no need for it.

Came across the Cup on eBay, stuck a fairly cheeky bid in, but won! Only got the eBay pics for now, will get some more tomorrow after I've had chance to have a good look at it and give her a wash.

Few little niggly jobs to do, but overall it seems like a pretty good buy. No service history, but has had timing belt kit done in February only 5000 miles ago. Two previous owners, 97k miles. Gave three figures for it with enough petrol to get me home.

 

[GeorgeH]

Thats a good buy under £1000! Looks tidy enough. Any plans for it?

 

[bill]

needs a bigger exhaust

 

[Hixle]

Cheap! Nice one mate.

 

[Knuckles]

nice buy!

whack another two exhausts on the other side, or add a third tailpipe

i jest.

 

[bill]

nice buy!

whack another two exhausts on the other side, or add a third tailpipe

i jest.

pmsl

 

[CrippsCorner]

Great for the price mate what's with it looking so tall though... I wonder what suspension is on there.

 

[Alex H]

I've wondered this. Think it's had non standard suspension bits replaced which would be a touch annoying, but not the end of the world at the price. Will get under tomorrow and have a look. The exhaust does look fairly comedy but sounds good. I like the standard look, so will prob just take the backbox off.

 

[Bluebeard]

That looks like standard cup suspension. I've got a standard cup and a coilovered cup at the minute and the standard one looks like its on axel stands when parked next to the coilovered one.

 

[Bobby.]

good buy, future plans? exhaust maybe?

 

[danh90]

I've got an exhaust perfect for that car

 

[Alex H]

good buy, future plans? exhaust maybe?

No real plans at the moment, won't be on the road until March. Time to get it stripped down and checked out. Probably put a standard/stealth exhaust on, get some track wheels, service done and a few bits and pieces. Nothing wild. Pretty boring really

 

[J.B.]

Suspension looks standard. The arches are closer to the tyres at the back than the front. The front looks high on all of them.

 

[morgam23]

how much did you get it off ebay for?

 

[Alex H]

how much did you get it off ebay for?

under a grand, so I expected some work to do.

 

[Harpham]

That'll do pig. That'll do.

 

[Alex H]

Took her out for a quick spin the other day and got a few crappy phone pics. Feeling much better on the road now with brand new Brembo HC front and rear, Minted 1144 pads, Cooksport springs and new Uniroyal Rainsport2 boots

 

[Martin.]

under a grand

Absolute bargain. Good skills!

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

Looking good Alex. Sounds like you got a decent deal mate!

 

[Alex H]

Still a few cosmetic things to tidy up, stone chips, scuffs, ill-fitting side skirt, alloys are a mess. Other than that, pretty good.

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

clear side repeaters and some silver visions will make it look cleaner for little money as well

 

[Alex H]

Well didn't really get started with this one. Unfortunately lost my job midweek, so the first thing to go had to be the Clio. It cleaned up pretty well and I'd done a few bits to it. Buyer is going to strip it as a track ****, so, goodbye Mr Cup!

 

[Poopensharten]

 

[Bluebeard]

Cleaned up pretty well?? It's filthy you ginger schlag.

 

[Feirny]

Such a queer.

 

[Alex H]

Cleaned up pretty well?? It's filthy you ginger schlag.

You try and do better with a bucket and sponge?