Our new ph1 172

[172PH1]

Genuine fuel pipe arrived yesterday from Renault

Fitting it in the morning and hopefully my mate has started cutting out all the rot

 

[172PH1]

New fuel pipe fitted. No leaks

 

[172PH1]

New sill repair panels arrived this week. So made a start cutting out the outer sill.
The plan is to weld It below where the top of the side skirts are.
Next step remove the interior and get the inner sills made up and welded in place

 

[KitsonRis]

Are the sills still avaiable new fromn Renault?
I am not looking forward to looking at mine, I am putting it off for as long as possible

 

[172PH1]

I got mine from ebay mate £110 for both outers

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[Makarios]

nice job mate.

 

[Coops Mk1]

Top work going on here, love it

 

[172PH1]

So I've welded the outer sill on the ns, inner sill and the mid sill to make it super strong.
The os sill is also welded in place

I've only ever welded once before so I'm happy with how it's turned out so far
I'll be drilling a couple of drain holes along the outer to help stop the issue again

Next job is to grind the welds back, prime them and add some protection and then underseal the car

 

[172PH1]

So we picked the car up from the garage on Saturday. I'm so glad it could be saved and put back on the road in a safe condition

Inner and outer sills welded on both sides, protected and now under sealed

Also fitted a ktec panel filter as I didn't want to loose the Oem look under the bonnet with the ph1 airbox

Cup spoiler fitted

Private plate fitted

And took it out for a drive

 

[172PH1]

Noticed that the drivers reverse light wasn't working last night so removed the light to investigate

Some people's efforts are terrible

 

[172PH1]

Treated it to a drive to work this morning.
The clio gets more attention at work than the cars that come in

 

[.GAZ.]

Well played mate. Starting to look like a cracking little Ph1. Keep up the good work.

 

[172PH1]

Well played mate. Starting to look like a cracking little Ph1. Keep up the good work.

It's a long way off how we want it but it's getting there

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[Toby]

Absolutely love this. Silver door strips and clear side repeaters and it'd be perfect.

I even like the wheels!

 

[welshname]

Absolutely love this. Silver door strips and clear side repeaters and it'd be perfect.

I even like the wheels!

Nooooo

ph1 should have black strips

 

[Toby]

Nooooo

ph1 should have black strips

Tomato, Tomato.

I was struggling to find anything wrong tbh. All just personal preference.

 

[172PH1]

I have to admit I do prefer the black trims on the ph1
I'm also contemplating a set of the ph1 rear lights

 

[172PH1]

Gave the car and the van a good wash today.
Nice to have a dry day to be honest

 

[172PH1]

Gave the car a service in work today, and fitted the outer temp sensor as it was suffering from the standard sensor issue...... 34 degrees outside apparently

Full service with genuine parts
Oil
Oil filter
Fuel filter
Plugs
Sump plug and washer
Genuine inlet manifold gasket and o ring
Sorted the door rattle on the passenger door

 

[KitsonRis]

Sorted the door rattle on the passenger door

What was the issue and how did you fix? My drivers door card is rattle/vibrating only on idle about 90% of the time and putting my knee against it stops it. Looks like all the clips and fixings are being used but the door cards were off recently to fix the windows and must not have gone back on perfect. I am sort of reluctant to take it apart in case I make it worse as removing panels like that I have always found never go back perfect.

 

[172PH1]

What was the issue and how did you fix? My drivers door card is rattle/vibrating only on idle about 90% of the time and putting my knee against it stops it. Looks like all the clips and fixings are being used but the door cards were off recently to fix the windows and must not have gone back on perfect. I am sort of reluctant to take it apart in case I make it worse as removing panels like that I have always found never go back perfect.

The bracket that the silver grab handle screws to was rattling. I put. A bit of anti rattle tape behind it and that sorted it

 

[KitsonRis]

hmm not the reason why mine is rattling.

 

[172PH1]

hmm not the reason why mine is rattling.

Ours used to stop when I pressed my knee against it. Luckily it was an easy find

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[KitsonRis]

Ours used to stop when I pressed my knee against it. Luckily it was an easy find

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Oh really? I would not have thought it was that. I can see the whole bulged aread where the arm rest is moving and pressure above the speaker grill stops it. If that is the case then I might risk taking it off.

 

[172PH1]

Decided to investigate why the high level brake light wasn't working
Removed the spoiler to find a corroded connector

Stripped the wires to find them rotten
Removed the light unit last night and tested in work today the light unit itself is fine just need to make a new loom

Led unit plug stripped and new wires and pins sorted. Jobs a good en

 

[172PH1]

Center led isn't as bright as it should be unfortunately.
Does anyone know if there are any replacement led stips available that would fit as a replacement?

 

[172PH1]

Replacement led strip sourced and fitted. Also fitted the ph1 rear lights

In my opinion it looks better

 

[172PH1]

Bit of an update

New inner steering arms and track rod ends fitted ready for the rs peak district drive next weekend

 

[imprezaworks]

Looks like a cheap ass workshop.

 

[172PH1]

Ha the diablo that's only done 300 miles was just out of shot

 

[172PH1]

Fitted a new number plate light as the old one was tired

Makes such a difference to the rear

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[172PH1]

Went o the rs social drive round the peaks on Sunday

The 1st proper drive of how they should be driven...... And it didn't disappoint.

Surprised a few people of how it picks up and holds the road to be fair
Couldn't stop smiling the whole day

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[172PH1]

Few that my mates little lad got on Sunday

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[172PH1]

 

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[172PH1]

The clio hasn't really been used since the rs drive, its just been sat in the garage.
However mot this coming weekend and new front abs ring then to start using it for a bit

 

[172PH1]

Replaced the old snapped abs ring at weekend due to the ring causing the standard abs feel under breaking

 

[172PH1]

Replaced the shocking crappy 25w pioneer speakers all round with some upgraded vibe speakers

 

[t90_lle]

Replaced the old snapped abs ring at weekend due to the ring causing the standard abs feel under breaking

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I need to do one on my BG but not attempted one before, did the new one tap on ok or did you have to heat the ring or anything? I’ve heard a couple different ways of doing that being one of them.