I Bought a 172 Cup...

[cstarby]

Pretty jealous of the garage set up!,looks sweet!,I will have something like that soon hopefully next year,Oh and congrats by the way

Thanks mate, not long now!!
If you ever wanna pop round in the summer and use any of the machine polishers etc you’re more than welcome bud.

Great work all round, that car will be so immaculate soon you won't want to take it out and drive it!!

I’ve only driven it once since I bought it but once it’s finished it will only pop out on the ocassional sunny Sunday!!!

 

[Kosy]

How difficult is it to refit the rear wiper and motor? Mine is the same and I would like to source one and stick it back on

 

[MrBlonde]

Yeah mate thanks,have to sort something out.

 

[cstarby]

How difficult is it to refit the rear wiper and motor? Mine is the same and I would like to source one and stick it back on

Really easy mate, took me about 20mins start to finish. Can’t even remember how exactly I did it but it is really obvious when you look. Think you literally just pull off the blank then remove trim at rear and reconnect electrics and bolt back in.

 

[Kosy]

Thanks mate, need to do that myself. I don't like the look or the fact I can't see out the back without it.

 

[MrBlonde]

Its surprising how much you actually use and need it.

 

[182_steve]

Yes exactly, each to their own, but I would never take my rear wiper off....... just looks so much better!

 

[cstarby]

Agreed guys!

 

[cstarby]

As the new MOT rules state aftermarket HID conversion is a failure (plus wanting this car to be an immaculate Original example) I removed the kit and refitted the originals. And also changed the indicator bulbs while I was at it.

What was unbelievable (to me anyway) was the amount of stuff I removed!!!

Finally I removed the gearstick stop because the markings had faded and I applied a vinyl and then sealed in with clearcoat.

 

[cstarby]

Then spent two hours (fully aware it doesn’t even look touched lol) Cleaning the engine bay and reverse of bonnet. This was just using an APC and couple of brushes. It will be given a proper detail in due course with steam cleaner etc etc but I just wanted to make a start. I also vaccumed and cleaned the bonnet heat shield mat.

Plan eventually will be to spray metal parts and replace visible rusted nuts and bolts etc etc. I will also be replacing expansion tank fitting battery cover and other cosmetic changes.

 

[MrBlonde]

Looking good mate,like the progress.

Where did you get the vinyl gear knob numbers?,mine needs doing

 

[cstarby]

Literally just from eBay mate was a couple of £s bought so long ago I can’t remember the exact seller.

 

[182_steve]

I also vaccumed and cleaned the bonnet heat shield mat

I did this too on my daily car, the difference it made was amazing, so much crap was stuck on it all and came up like new............. nice little touches there again :up:

The gear layout is this one @MrBlonde as I bought a couple of spares too;

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401502711570?ViewItem=&item=401502711570

 

[MrBlonde]

Thanks mate @182_steve

 

[cstarby]

It’s the little things! Lol; but bigger things have been arriving in the post each day this week so more to come.

 

[cstarby]

Fitted a sport hazard surround as the previous owner had fitted a non-sport. So hard to find good condition used plastics but at least it’s orginal! Any other suggestions?

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After:

Also got a new passenger side mirror cap as the orginal had some scratching on it, need to machine polish it but it’s a lot better.

 

[cstarby]

Then these arrived ?

 

[MrBlonde]

Then these arrived ?

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Haha thought it was staying factory mate ?

 

[cstarby]

Haha thought it was staying factory mate ?

Looool! ? It was but as most things are nearly complete bar the engine bay I started to think about selling and buying another one or going OEM+

 

[MrBlonde]

Haha thought it was staying factory mate ?

Haha you cant keep a car for 5mins!,love that brake set up tho,wouldnt mind doing that myself if i decide to keep mine next year.

 

[cstarby]

Haha you cant keep a car for 5mins!,love that brake set up tho,wouldnt mind doing that myself if i decide to keep mine next year.

You know me too well!!

To be fair it came in at £504.63 which I don't think is bad at all.

 

[RIC172]

As the new MOT rules state aftermarket HID conversion is a failure (plus wanting this car to be an immaculate Original example) I removed the kit and refitted the originals. And also changed the indicator bulbs while I was at it.

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What was unbelievable (to me anyway) was the amount of stuff I removed!!!

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Finally I removed the gearstick stop because the markings had faded and I applied a vinyl and then sealed in with clearcoat.

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Hi please can you let me know where you got the vinyl from for the gearknob and how you applied the clearcoat (spray?) It looks really good and I need to do the same on my car

 

[Kosy]

Looool! ? It was but as most things are nearly complete bar the engine bay I started to think about selling and buying another one or going OEM+

Queue the offers piling in for it. Great job you have done with this car. Personally, I would enjoy it for the summer now it's near complete. But you will no doubt get a nice sum for it now.

 

[cstarby]

The vinyl was literally just from eBay and then I used a can of spray clearcoat from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004SNLNY2/?tag=cliospnet01-21

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renaults...840155&hash=item25f5845fce:g:MJcAAOSwhOBXUGN4

 

[RIC172]

The vinyl was literally just from eBay and then I used a can of spray clearcoat from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004SNLNY2/?tag=cliospnet01-21

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renaults...840155&hash=item25f5845fce:g:MJcAAOSwhOBXUGN4

excellent cheers mate, looks nice and easy to do!

 

[cstarby]

Queue the offers piling in for it. Great job you have done with this car. Personally, I would enjoy it for the summer now it's near complete. But you will no doubt get a nice sum for it now.

Very true, I have the final bits being done on Saturday so will have to have a think after. Still really really want a Petrol Blue 182 so may sell on and hunt for one of those.

 

[cstarby]

Really easy mate literally popped top out, wiped it down then applied vinyl and about 4 coats of lacquer.

 

[182_steve]

Those brakes!! Awesome! I'd go oem+ and keep it after all the hard work, just as I have done with mine - little touches and improvements on an otherwise standard looking car is the way

 

[MrBlonde]

I do like the RB`s to,@Dr Jekyll has a very nice RB.

 

[cstarby]

Big thank you to @AlexW for coming over today to remove the coilovers and fit my new cup suspension and Cooksport springs with new mounts etc. And for replacing the gearbox oil.

I also fitted new Cup 172 badges

Before:

After:

 

[mintno1]

He's a good un' ? he does all the work on mine, are you local to Alex? I hadn't realised hopefully see you at a local meet at some point ?

 

[cstarby]

He's a good un' ? he does all the work on mine, are you local to Alex? I hadn't realised hopefully see you at a local meet at some point ?

Yes he is brilliant did in 15mins what I had tried to do in 2 hours haha!

I’m in Takeley by the airport mate you?

 

[mintno1]

Yes he is brilliant did in 15mins what I had tried to do in 2 hours haha!
I’m in Takeley by the airport mate you?

He makes it look easy ? am in Saffron Walden so not far away at all, loved my cup, unfortunately one of my cars had to go and I have a massive soft spot for Ph1's in general ?

 

[cstarby]

Not far away at all! Will no doubt bump into you at some point bud

 

[182_steve]

The photo with the new badges, looks superrrr clean!!

 

[cstarby]

Fitted a set of Recaro Trendlines on Jon Foz frames. I always missed these from my Trophy as for me they are really comfortable!

 

[Kosy]

Looks ace. Is the driving position lower now?

 

[cstarby]

Looks ace. Is the driving position lower now?

Yes I would say so, only briefly sat in it though lol

 

[MrBlonde]

Haha i just realised you said PB not RB!!,sorry i thought RB racing blue.

 

[cstarby]

Haha i just realised you said PB not RB!!,sorry i thought RB racing blue.

It's ok I'll let you off haha!

To be fair I would buy a RB if a nice or low mileage one came up