Daz's Ph1 172

[Daz_RT_04]

Well, picked this up last weekend for £2000. Completly std Ph1 172.

75k, just had a 'service' generally OK condition yet needs some tlc.

Next day I venture down to Ktec for some coilovers :approve:

Fitted them last Sunday, taking 3 hours in the process (never done coilovers before and im average with a spanner :sleepy

Also, decided to get some ph2 Tail-lights and a Leon Cupra splitter.

Gave the car a quick rinse over aswell.

Heres some pics.

Excuse the minging wheels, they have seen better days! There next in the list for a refurb

Thats all for now folks.

 

[BenStanley]

Whats with the pink danglies?





Nice car too!

 

[Alastair.]

lovely

 

[Daz_RT_04]

Whats with the pink danglies?





Nice car too!

Ohh thats the partners optional extra's

 

[Aluco]

Swheeet

If the wheels have been badly kerbed they might be buckled. Takes nothing to buckle them.

 

[Daz_RT_04]

Swheeet

If the wheels have been badly kerbed they might be buckled. Takes nothing to buckle them.

Yeah, im going to get them checked over before any refurb happens

 

[Nafoff]

so this is the new one.....keep up the progress
will hopefully pop down soon.

 

[the_prophet]

looks spot on that. thought you said you washed it though???

 

[Alexander]

A set of coils transforms the look of a PH1.

Looks great.

 

[Daz.]

cupra splitters look so w**k!

The cars mint though

 

[Daz_RT_04]

Decided to have a busy weekend on the 172...

Got bored so decided to paint the brake calipers :S little freshen up was the general idea...

Also bought some clear side repeaters from Renault :approve:

Results of the caliper and repeater combo...

Went to Ktec on Thursday and picked up a new std gearbox mount and uprated engine mount.

Also carried out a Full service using Renault parts inc oil (I can get 20% off at Renault) and carried out CAF modifications.

The lack of engine cover is down to the fact I couldnt be arsed to re-fit it at the time :rasp:

Routed one of the hoses to the original place and removed the passenger foglight and mounted the other hose to the original surround (had to modify the surround) Fits well and have a nice induction roar.

Im just about to start a new job, so before leaving my previous job, took advantage of the nice discount I could get...

Just after some new wheels now, seeing as the OZ f1's have seen much better days and only 2 wheels IMO are 100% straight.

Thats all for now, heres some more pics I took today.

 

[domjolly]

looks sweet!!! how doid you mod the fog light been thinking of doing this for a while now!! how much was the ducting and what size did you get?

 

[adam172]

looks nice.. can i ask how easy is it to change the engine mount, whats needed ? thanks

 

[Daz_RT_04]

looks sweet!!! how doid you mod the fog light been thinking of doing this for a while now!! how much was the ducting and what size did you get?

This is the exact ducting I got.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270495872395

Good tough stuff.

In terms of the foglight, Removed the actually light and glass from the inner surround. I then smoothed the surround on a sanding disc machine to allow the ducting to fit over. chucked a jubilee clip around it, then screwed it back into place. :approve: Really easy to do.

looks nice.. can i ask how easy is it to change the engine mount, whats needed ? thanks

The engine mount takes a matter of 5 minutes mate.

Sorry I cant remember the exact socket size's I used, But its just a case of getting a jack under the engine (use some wood to prevent damaging the sump) Jack it up to allow clearance to get the old mount off. Secure the new mount in place and drop down again. make sure everything is tightened up...job done!

 

[Djw John]

Looks nice mate, although not convinced by the splitter tbh.

How much were the side reps from Reno?

 

[Daz_RT_04]

Looks nice mate, although not convinced by the splitter tbh.

How much were the side reps from Reno?

I know what you mean, Im still undecided :boring:

I got them for £16 discounted, otherwise there £32!!! :S

 

[Djw John]

OOFT! I'll try using my charm!

Yeah its a bit marmite, I liked my LCR splitter on my meg coupe as did most folk but some hated it!

 

[AlexG]

Oh that looks mint. makes me doubt doing my wheels black now

 

[ABOO]

Looking tidy mate. Can't wait to get my phs 1 !!!

 

[Daz_RT_04]

Right, its been a while since I updated this thread.

A couple weeks after I updated, the clutch went... Bit s**t tbh

Ordered up and got a standard Valeo unit fitted. :approve:

Around the same time, the backbox done its usual Renault trick and fell off, so fitted a full stainless ktec stealth system with de-catted downpipe. (no silencers = loud) will post up a vid later :rasp:

More subtle mods include silvervisions and HID's meanwhile...

Next up was wheels, I really couldnt stand the standard bent OZ's anymore so jumped on the TD 1.2 wagon, fitting my Parada Spec 2's also.

Pedo-Bear

Sorry for the phone pics gents, a camera is on the shopping list :boring:

 

[Ben.]

looks good mate, liking the HID's

 

[Daz_RT_04]

Just a few things done this week.

Shortened Aerial
Bosch Aerotwin Blades
Gloss Black mirror caps.



Better pictures.... :rasp:

 

[ABOO]

Looking very, very tidy mate. Subtle is King:evil:

 

[Nickson]

Very nice indeed!
Needs a Ph2 rear bumper and would be perfect IMO!

 

[Daz_RT_04]

Ok, Havent done much since FCS really, heres a couple more pics of the new additions.

Front and Rear badges have been done black - the original RENAULT badge is being kept in silver.

Also bought a New OMP Targa steering wheel and gave the car a Full service (I do services every 4k because im anal)

Decided to sand back the front headlights as they were getting abit manky.


Next on the list...Side strips, Im stuck wether to get them done Gloss black like the mirrors and badges etc...or silver???
The door handles are going silver.

 

[yellowbelly]

i'm yet to see Ph2 sidestrips in black on a Ph1, can i tempt you?????

 

[Djw John]

IMO you need to either paint the Renault badge black or have the other ones silver or it will always look like half a job

 

[Daz_RT_04]

OK, no pictures with this update. But its also a log for myself to keep track

Monday I popped upto Bristol to FCM Motorsport for 4 wheel alignment.

Overall impression is of the Ktec coilovers is they are a good value for money after being set up and what not. Car feels pretty flat and sturdy, although I would say they are a lil bit harder than the Gaz coilovers on my old 172, this causing abit more bumpy-ness on our poor roads.

Also popped to Castle Combe to get my car sound tested 92db with Ktec supersport and de-cat unsilenced down pipe! Result!

Tuesday I popped down to Ktec to get my dogbone bushes replaced as mine were nackard!!

The car feels excellent right now and ive booked a Castle Combe trackday for the 29th October