I Bought a 172 Cup...

cstarby · Nov 30, 2017

imprezaworks said:
Sooo.....

Over the weekend I will give it a clean and take some better pictures for you and measure it etc buddy.

imprezaworks · Nov 30, 2017

cstarby · Nov 30, 2017

Took advantage of the Renaultpartsdirect Black Friday sale and got a set of brand new 172 Cup shocks plus picked up the last new set of Cooksport Springs. Will be removing the VMAXX coilovers soon and replacing with this new setup.

imprezaworks · Nov 30, 2017

Nice. They were on offer at £71 for a pair?

cstarby · Nov 30, 2017

£67.32 buddy :blush:

imprezaworks · Nov 30, 2017

Even better

182_steve · Dec 2, 2017

That's a f'ing good price for the shocks!! :up: Will be really smart with that set up, new shocks will be next on my list I think............ am I right in assuming the 172 Cup shocks go on the 182 no issues? I have cooksports already so almost there!

Interior looks lovely and oem now has to be said!

MrBlonde · Dec 2, 2017

182_steve said:
That's a f'ing good price for the shocks!! :up: Will be really smart with that set up, new shocks will be next on my list I think............ am I right in assuming the 172 Cup shocks go on the 182 no issues? I have cooksports already so almost there!

Interior looks lovely and oem now has to be said!

Im pretty sure the cup shocks go on no probs mate.

182_steve · Dec 2, 2017

MrBlonde said:
Im pretty sure the cup shocks go on no probs mate.

Cheers buddy yeah I can't see any issues why they wouldn't fit?

imprezaworks · Dec 2, 2017

Aslong as the shocks have the right bolt spacing. Be fine.

cstarby · Dec 2, 2017

Changed all the bulbs to white LED’s and replaced the rear numberplate light casing.

Managed to get a set of new badges for the rear on this afternoon as well, and a genuine Renault Elf window sticker.

The rear is now looking a lot tidier than when I got it. Just waiting on private plates to arrive!

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Stefan. · Dec 2, 2017

Love this, my kind of thread!

Keep up the good work

cstarby · Dec 2, 2017

sj2112 said:
Love this, my kind of thread!

Keep up the good work

Thanks bud :blush:

182_steve · Dec 2, 2017

YES :up::up:

That rear end looks soo much better now, exactly what you needed for the oem look you're going for.

Pretty much the same before and after as mine......... notice too, I also went for a new Renault Elf sticker lol!

cstarby · Dec 2, 2017

Haha it’s the little touches like the sticker that make the difference bro @182_steve your car is looking on point

182_steve · Dec 3, 2017

cstarby said:
Haha it’s the little touches like the sticker that make the difference bro @182_steve your car is looking on point

Thankyou sir! :smile:

cstarby · Dec 14, 2017

Another small update, purchase a Renault oil top-up kit for the boot and also refitted the original stereo!

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Then I updated the indicators to the later model clear ones from the amber ones which luckily enough came with all the spares when I purchased the car. Keep finding new parts every time I go to the garage!

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imprezaworks · Dec 14, 2017

Repeaters make a huge difference

Good work

Chris_Beer · Dec 15, 2017

Liking where this is going

One thing though... The hazard switch plastic trim looks like its been replaced with a non sport (non sticky) variant and now doesn't match the OE stereo. Given the work so far, I have no doubt you'll change it, ha !

cstarby · Dec 15, 2017

I clocked that when I did the switch over so is now on the list!

AlfaDan · Dec 16, 2017

Chris_Beer said:
Liking where this is going :smile:

One thing though... The hazard switch plastic trim looks like its been replaced with a non sport (non sticky) variant and now doesn't match the OE stereo. Given the work so far, I have no doubt you'll change it, ha !

Forgive me if your taking the P, is it supposed to be different or was the reference to the sticky plastics ?

Chris_Beer · Dec 16, 2017

AlfaDan said:
Forgive me if your taking the P, is it supposed to be different or was the reference to the sticky plastics ?

The Sport's all have the 'soft touch' plastics which overtime turn sticky and degrade similar to the steering wheel etc.

The non sport's have not soft touch plastics which last and don't mark as easy but don't give the same look or feel as new soft touch ones.

182_steve · Dec 17, 2017

Like the indicator change, i'm usually all about keeping it original but the clear ones same as mine DO look much better

cstarby · Jan 3, 2018

Couple of bits to add this weekend now the holiday period is over!!!

Da Jenser · Jan 3, 2018

good work
i like

172Oz · Jan 3, 2018

Looking superb. Some motivation to sort mine out.

Jamess182 · Jan 5, 2018

Looks lovely, nice garage as well. Jealous!

cstarby · Jan 20, 2018

I am currently turning the Clio’s Home into a Detailing Studio and so thought I would share the progress here as well.

The floor was coated with 3 coats of concrete sealant and I have fitted some hard vinyl tiles. Annoyingly it was raining today so while out the car is now dirty!

I have an electrician booked next weekend to come and add strip lighting down the walls and to mount the heaters to the wall. I am also going to be adding skirting and painting the ceiling white. Finally the rear section will be partitioned off with a set of double doors and the non car related stuff moved out as currently using for general storage.

182_steve · Jan 21, 2018

That is very smart indeed, love the plans with the heaters raised and strip lighting etc :up:

Clio_fool · Jan 21, 2018

Car looks great, but maybe stay enviable is it's home! My poor clio is covered in snow right now and the list of jobs just gets longer!

Stefan. · Jan 21, 2018

Awesome garage, id love the same sorta thing.

cstarby · Jan 21, 2018

Thanks guys

cstarby · Mar 19, 2018

Finished the garage and then started the suspension change. New rear shocks and Cooksport springs done, just waiting on new set of spanner’s so I can complete the front!