My New 172

[EdV6220]

As you may have seen from my recent thread in Clio Chat, I agonised between a Monaco Blue 172 and an Iceburg Cup as a replacement for my Vee. I went for the 172 and have spent the last few days sorting the paintwork out. Below are the results after washing, claying, polishing and waxing.

Plans for the future are a wheel refurb in white and maybe lowered 40mm all round. What do you guys think?

 

[VeinAST]

Ah lovely paintwork! Best colour by far

 

[chris_p]

looks nice, what made you pick a 172 after a vee?! How are you finding it?

 

[EdV6220]

Thanks guys, she's not perfect but I'm happy with the progress so far. The Vee was a forced sale Chris as work is not looking good, I've always loved French hot hatches though and the 1*2 is a natural 2nd choice. Had a Liquid Yellow one last year and loved it, it's also nice to be able to throw this one about a bit

 

[steve 172]

Stunning,best colour after flame red

 

[Nick172Cup]

Minty mint! A set of Eibach sportline or prolines would give it the perfect height I reckon, though it looks perfect as standard!

 

[Feirny]

Nice Ed!

Is this your 4th Sport Clio?

 

[TimR26]

Nice!

 

[VIICarCare]

Lovely replacement Edd, i love monaco's

 

[EdV6220]

Ha yes it is Greg, Saxo ownership seems a long time ago now

 

[subarufreak]

shiny

but don't do the wheels white

 

[legohead01]

looks well tidy mate

 

[Feirny]

Ha yes it is Greg, Saxo ownership seems a long time ago now

A very long time ago!

 

[Gaz_]

Keep the wheels silver mate!

Looks ace, lot of work gone into the finish on that!

 

[Cookson]

You just made me swap my carbon diamond back to a standard one. Looks lovely

 

[EdV6220]

Thanks all.

What do you think the problem with white wheels? Has it been done by anyone else?

 

[ilovewilly]

Can't believe you sold the Vee!

I have white wheel on my cup and think it looks alright against the blue. Depends on the design though really as 172 wheels cover a large surface and it might be a bit much.

 

[Blighty]

Look class mate! I want to do the same to mine. Think you should make my monaco paint shine like that

 

[joe1983cup]

Id say keep it as it is,its a stunning example mate.

 

[EdV6220]

Can't believe you sold the Vee!

I have white wheel on my cup and think it looks alright against the blue. Depends on the design though really as 172 wheels cover a large surface and it might be a bit much.

I miss the Vee badly, will hopefully get another one in the new year if I feel more secure at work.

 

[braderz1]

nice mate very clean