No 172 of 172 clio sport executive..

[lee922]

I have to day seen this vehicle,...
In person as i was buying it,

With only 34000 miles and 2 owners from new with full service history, I jumped on the car.

Pictures to follow when I manage to sort out my membership problems on here...

 

[Wayne-G]

Dont you mean Exclusive? lol.

 

[anderwhoo]

I also have a 172 Extensive.

 

[Russ_16v]

I think my Exclusive is the only one thats missing most of it;s insides lol

 

[lee922]

yes,i did mean exclusive:S

just excited to get the vehicle..

I picked the vehicle up today and drove it back from ely to Brigg, in lincolnshire.. I reset the trip computer and had to fiollow my dad back home, 156 miles on the trip computer and 41.2 Mpg I almost crapped my self..

I think i need to get a few bits for the car, I dont want to do too much as it is the last of the 172`s with the numbers on the sills..
Any suggestions..

 

[anderwhoo]

Congrats Lee. I'm keeping mine mainly standard (but I might get a Whiteline ARB, shocks, Kirkey seat, etc.)

 

[lee922]

i checked the Full Service history... The car has done 8263 miles in first 4 years full receipts for service and routine servicing..
Next owner the Older Lady... only 34000 total after 7 years
Looked all around and has original mitchelin pilots on the back

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

They'll happily sit above 30mpg all day so long as you dont kick its hole in everywhere.

I have # 002.

Im not sure how good the original tyres will be mate, all the Exclusives are 10-11 years old now...

 

[partybish]

Sounds good, looking forward to seeing some pics of it!

 

[lee922]

A major facelift occurred in the spring of 2001 (Generation II, Phase 2) which saw the exterior restyled (most visibly the headlights were made more angular), the interior quality improved and a 1.5 L common rail Diesel engine added.


I found this...

Like some body before said It has phase 2 tail lights, my car was originally sold end may 2001... It also does not have the cd changer under the seat, i am still htinking a few mix and match parts as it is right at the end of the production lone....

Also i have noticed there is the original Alloy in the trunk as a spare...again with original tyres/

 

[lee922]

Sounds good, looking forward to seeing some pics of it!

when i get a chance to was and lcay bar the car first then i will have a few pics for everyone.

 

[lee922]

Here is my car after a quick clean

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Very nice indeed mate, you must be delighted about the low mileage (Mines is on 121k lol)

 

[Russ_16v]

A major facelift occurred in the spring of 2001 (Generation II, Phase 2) which saw the exterior restyled (most visibly the headlights were made more angular), the interior quality improved and a 1.5 L common rail Diesel engine added.


I found this...

Like some body before said It has phase 2 tail lights, my car was originally sold end may 2001... It also does not have the cd changer under the seat, i am still htinking a few mix and match parts as it is right at the end of the production lone....

Also i have noticed there is the original Alloy in the trunk as a spare...again with original tyres/

Definately would not have had ph2 rear lights in as standard, you have to swap more than just the casings around - not a difficult job, but Renault had and still have an abundance of Ph1 rear lights - 100% they would have been retrofitted.

Not taking anything away from the car mind, it looks lovely, and Scarab green looks great - I have 2 exclusives lol

 

[VeinAST]

Lovely. I wouldn't do anything to it!

 

[DanEdser]

tbh i'd get some new alloys, those ones dont compliment the car well...

also some subtle lows maybe 30/40mm lows?

but that's just me, if you wanna leave it standard, that's cool

 

[lee922]

I will be changing the rims, these have been curbed by the lady who had it before.. I am open to any options, as still trying to get use to available options and mods..

Not sure about lowering as the car handles just right, and want to keep it subtle, as i know a lot of people have been looking at it thinking it is a little 1.2 lol

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

You need gold wheels in your life mate!

 

[Daniel]

gold and green should never be seen!

 

[theduck]

Get the bbs rims refurbed.

 

[Cookson]

gold and green should never be seen!

Gold willy wheels should only EVER be on a williams

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

In your opinion*

 

[lee922]

the rims are going to get refurbed... what is there in the way of tuning bits for the 172?
Usual exhaust, panel filter, is there a good remap available

 

[leeds_182]

A remaps not really worth the money unless you go down the cams route.

Exhaust, decat and panel filter should be a nice start.

 

[lee922]

exhaust - check
decat - check
panel filter - tomorrow.
Coilovers - check

Just need to find some where to get on the RR and see what she is sat at...

 

[Michael Woodford MST]

Lovely car mate,

Cant help but think it would look so much better with the black 172 interior and oz f1's

Just my 50p worth oviously

 

[ashleyt33]

I had the chance to meet Lee and have a look at his car today, and it is very interesting after a closer look......

First of all, it is a minter!

The rear tyres ARE the original factory items with a DOT code of year 2000.

The most interesting thing was under the bonnet.
The engine looks like new, but it seems to be a hybrid crossover mix of phase 1 and 2.
It has the cable throttle body as expected, but runs a phase 2 injector rail and fuel line setup. No mechanical fuel pressure regulator, it runs the ECU pump fuel pressure control that the phase 2 runs! Crazy stuff! And got to be very rare on a phase 1!

You can see by looking at the engine that it has never been touched, and still has the original cam-belt fitted (dont worry Lee has it booked in for a belt).

To be honest, the rear lights look factory which is odd, and I cannot imagine them have been changes due to the car being totally OE when Lee picked it up, and it having only 2 previous owners with the last one being in her 70s! Lol.

Cracking car mate, I think you should donate it to me

 

[lee922]

Just an update on this thread.

Carbon Bonnet Fitted
Badges now gold
Wheels Original BBS now Gold not Silver
Side Door Strips Colour Coded.
Cup Spoiler Colour coded and Fitted.
Carbon Engine Cover and Home made Carbon Battery/ Induction Box
Carbon Dipped Mirror covers.

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