FLAME AWAY.....

[R-Sport.]

THe bodyshop I use did the front end I machined & polished it-

Only really spent an hour or so on it going over the panels...
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[Matt W]

Very nice!

When are you selling it then?

 

[R-Sport.]

start of spring- although im getting attached to it- lol

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[Begbie]

Damn, perfect 172!

 

[Italian_Job]

Looks very nice..............and those seats!!

 

[Wests Renault]

mint

 

[-J-]

Stunning... Seats look amazing

 

[Hixle]

Not quite sure how I missed this Steve - it really does look brilliant mate. Like properly f**king good!

If you and Rob go for pics, give me a shout. Would be good to have a catch up!

 

[jack_davey]

THe bodyshop I use did the front end

The bodyshop you use being?......

 

[JamesT87]

Cheers for the comments all-

The seats are the same as the 200- however brand new from capitol seating- managed to squeeze a trade price out of them-

Heres a better view-



gary- the bodywork had been done well by the previous owner dent wise etc, however the front end has been redone & the rear bumper into the rear quarters as there was a scratch on the corner- + a full wheel refurb-


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Hero! Very impressive Steve, and also the best colour IMO.

RS2 on the cards?

James

 

[R-Sport.]

Bodyshop is GL coachworks sidcup kent - I didnt cut any corners on the cheap though thats ALL the front end done- not just bumper & bonnet which is the cheapie way

RS2... hum-- maybe but probably not----
Its supposed to be a winter car not a keeper-

Maybe if one comes up for 6/700 quid--

I fancy a S/C kit though if im honest-

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[MikeLYR27]

Steve that looks amazing mate!!! 100% the best 172 I've ever seen!! I'd say it's a keeper lol!!

 

[davo172]

MINT mate love it seats that should of been in from the factory :approve:
Perfect .

 

[R-Sport.]

Steve that looks amazing mate!!! 100% the best 172 I've ever seen!! I'd say it's a keeper lol!!

youve sucked me in wanting a S/C kit lol- its all your fault!!!

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[MikeLYR27]

youve sucked me in wanting a S/C kit lol- its all your fault!!!

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Lol sorry defiantly do it there great lol!! You see I picked up an RB 182?

 

[R-Sport.]

Yes- I know every RB for sale-

good buy

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[chris_p]

Does the smaller wheel make a big difference?

Never actually driven a car with an afermarket wheel, but I'm considering it as the 182 wheel is awful!
Slightly worried I'd loose the cruise control but meh

 

[MikeLYR27]

Cheers Steve def picked up a good one!!

Smaller steering wheels are great, my mate has a properly small steering wheel and it's so much more fun!!

 

[DB.]

Very nice!

 

[R-Sport.]

It has a difference from lock to lock- less turns

So it feels like you can turn in quicker-

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[smallbaws]

cracking motor

 

[JonC219]

Is there any clearance issues with the seats when tipping forward? And how's the leg room in the back with them in? Jon

 

[Y7 ADW]

That is mint!

 

[R-Sport.]

Is there any clearance issues with the seats when tipping forward? And how's the leg room in the back with them in? Jon

Loads of room- & The seat tips a long way forward - I will add a photo on the next run-


A busy week for the Clio-

Updates:

Brand new X 4 tyres- plumped for Hancook V12's
As new X4 anthricite Turinis ET38.5
Dash trims & top of sablelt steering wheel flocked in red ( the back side of red leather )
3/4 plate


all being completed Thurs

Steve

 

[Šįk]

Epic.

 

[UrbanD]

Turinis <3 Cant wait to see them on!
How'd you manage to put the seats in? Any big modifications necessary or just bolt on?

 

[Jekyll]

Get some pics up of that wheel when done steve. You may inspire a few people on here to do the same

 

[Hixle]

I've wanted a Sabelt wheel for a while but never fancied the blue, look forward to seeing it done Steve!

 

[R-Sport.]

A lot of money to retrim

The seats were fitted by capitol seating although there wasnt any significant mods.

pics to follow

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[bennno2005]

Looking very nice and future plans sound very good

 

[Jamesstone]

Steve your going to town on this one mate!

 

[R-Sport.]

I know-

I think id better keep it...

James will I still need a spacer on a 38.5 offset?

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[Italian_Job]

I really want those seats, how much are they?

 

[R-Sport.]

about 2k with runners

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[Jamesstone]

I know-

I think id better keep it...

James will I still need a spacer on a 38.5 offset?

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You don't "need" the spacers, How much camber have you put on the coilovers? normally 1 deg. looks good on a 38. off set on 172 hubs, depends if you want the wheels out of the arches

 

[R-Sport.]

no Im not going for stance'

I may need to add a bit more camber


may have some more work for you soon
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[R-Sport.]

OMG just got the car back from the trimmers

EPIC interior now-

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[bennno2005]

PICS!

 

[welshname]

PICS!

+1 looking forward to seeing the sabelt. Always thought they were ruined by the awful blue section.

 

[Jekyll]

Get that camera out pronto!!