Ph1 172 exclusive

[The_Notorious_C_A_T]

Thought I would start a wee thread for my 172 exclusive, number 95, think the old owner was on here as well. Bought the car in January this year and here’s some pics of the advert when I got it with the following details:

Engine & Exhaust:
Low Boost 230/230 turbo kit.
Gt28 turbo
ED Log Manifold
Turbo Oil Feed pipe
Turbo Oil Drain Pipe
Turbo Exhaust Manifold
Turbo Exhaust Downpipe Kit
Turbo Intercooler kit with black silicone hoses
JR Cone Air Filter with our Intake Kit
Forced induction ECU Module
Turbo Map Sensor
630cc Injectors
Alloy Turbo Heat shield
Full Custom 2.5 inch exhaust with 200 cat
Custom backbox
Uprated clutch
Fully powerflex polybushed

Exterior and Interior:
Phase 2 rear bumper and tailgate
Exclusive alloys powder coated gloss black 172 cup shocks and grams 20mm springs
Bonnet Catches
LED rear number plate bulbs
Corbeau clubsport XL seats with Jon foz mounts and adjustable sliders
Sparco steering wheel
Custom boost gauge and fuel pressure gauge.
Rear wiper delete
Cup spoiler
Rear seat delete with boot mat
OZ Fl spare wheel and tyre
Upgraded Alarm and Immobiliser

Weekly washed by myself and monthly deep cleaned (wheels off etc). Sills are spot on as Engine Dynamics dry-stored the vehicle for 18 years.

Being honest wasn’t particularly looking for a turbo one but it seemed the better value for the mileage compared to any other exclusive for sale at the time, as I had almost about number 3 ages ago and always liked the exclusives looks wise.

 

[The_Notorious_C_A_T]

So first thing I did once I got it back to Aberdeen from down south was give it a clean as it was quite dirty inside with like a greasy film on it. Also changed the head unit so the stalk controls would work, new aerial, put back on a the rear wiper, put on aero wipers and replaced the rear boot struts as they were gone enough to not be able to hold the boot line open.

 

[Poopensharten]

Love that!

I think a set of bronze F1’s on that would absolutely set it off. Lovely motor mate.

 

[The_Notorious_C_A_T]

Appreciate it bud! Although won’t be a major project but will be kind of short term making it how I want it as it is a daily car.

 

[The_Notorious_C_A_T]

Will throw it all together in one post and some images won’t post since I took them in raw format, oops.

So far I have:
Put in standard interior, ongoing as belts I got have locked the inertia reel or missing boltsor gotten damaged for the rear
New Michelin pilot tyres all round, the semi slicks are not ideal in Scotland!
New Sabelt Renault sport steering wheel
Removed spacers
New wheel bolts
Dump valve, not massively keen but I don’t like the thought of not having one
New Renault sport mats
Cup holder
Relocated the head unit to normal position and moved the gauges to the cubbyhole bit

Also got a new thermostat to go in as I think it’s a low temp one meaning my car doesn’t ever get up to temperature, got a new Renault coolant bottle as well to go on

 

[Brigsy]

Seen this pop up for sale a few times and always thought it looked decent. In for updates.

Dont worry about running no dumpvalve, they do nothing apart from make noise and leak. None of my cars have one on.