Stone Saves An Iceberg PH1 172 From the Scrap Yard!

[Mr Pants]

Really nice work that.

I really want a PH1 now. If anybody has a decent PH1 and wants to do a swap with me then let me know! :rasp:

 

[Ollie82.]

Got a lot of love for this car. If i didn't have the Cup then i'd get a Ph1....or steal this off you.

Has cleaned up very well.....the new interior was a must considering there was a lake of stagnant water under that rear bench. :dead:

 

[TimR26]

They're pretty much exactly the same bar the LSD surely lol ...

From memory, James' problem was that there was no drama, it drank fuel, parts were expensive & the engine sounded like a dishwasher.

Other than that it was great

No, it's not just the LSD. The springs, dampers and anti-roll bars are all different.

When my R26 has bankrupted me/I buy a house I'll get a cheap 172.

 

[Ollie82.]

No, it's not just the LSD. The springs, dampers and anti-roll bars are all different.

They are a bit soul less though IMO. I don't particulary care how much faster they are either. I don't recall James's ever having much of an impression on me.....I'd even go as far as saying it was a bit detached and dull.
A 172/182 has a certain cheeky charm and ultimate chuckability fun factor which the Meg lacks.

 

[Jamesstone]

Finally got some interior shots, Do bare in mind it is the daily runner/ work horse

 

[Silent_Scone]

nice turn around, love iceberg

 

[Jamesstone]

..... I recognise those wheels.........!!!

On a good car now :rasp:

Got a lot of love for this car. If i didn't have the Cup then i'd get a Ph1....or steal this off you.

Has cleaned up very well.....the new interior was a must considering there was a lake of stagnant water under that rear bench.

She has come along way, Big thanks to Dave & Mike for sourcing the 182 interior!

No, it's not just the LSD. The springs, dampers and anti-roll bars are all different.

It wasn't the handing that was the only issue, Just the power/engine was not what I hoped for, Just gives up by 5,000 rpm, diesel power band with petrol fuel consumption :dapprove:

 

[TimR26]

Interior looks smart

 

[Gavin J]

How mint is that Steering wheel?! or have you put a leathe rlook plastic one on? my steering wheel is manky lol good work by the way!

 

[Willliams]

That looks great James!! Great work, and another ph1 saved!

 

[aucky]

Awesome!
I keep finding myself really wanting a PH1 recently.

 

[Christopher]

Awesome. Nice save.

 

[Leeshez]

Wow what a thread. Nice to see someone returning a car to its former glory.

 

[sussex_gti]

Excellent work. Just bought DannyR's cheap 172 and doing the same thing. Is good fun bringing these back from the dead. Really like the 182 carpet, time to get searching!

 

[cliojack]

excellent job fixing it up

 

[Jay Payne]

Needs more powdercoating

 

[R-Sport.]

nice 'before' interior shots- wheres the after?

x

 

[Wests Renault]

GOOD WORK!

 

[Smiffyboy1990]

Great thread, good to see a dieing breed of PH1's saved

 

[Tombola]

Good work by a top bloke! Awesome car mate, simply awesome.

 

[Jewson172]

Hats off to you mate. You have done a great job getting her back on the road.

 

[cander08]

great work . show s what can be done with a bit of time and effort

 

[Jamesstone]

Thanks again for the comments guys

Have put together a short list of the parts I used getting it to where she stands today, Labour would be the biggest if you had it carried out by a specialist etc

ENGINE


Renault Full Cam BeltKit
Renault Full Aux beltKit
Renault Type D coolant
Renault/NGK PFR6E-10
Renault Cabin filter
Renault Oil filter
5w40 Fully synthetic oil
Full vehicle Inspection
Renault Original throttle cable
Renault Manifold > Cat Gasket
Power flex up-rated lower mount
Renault Speedo drive Sensor
Jan-Speed Stainless Steel 172 decat pipe
Pro-speed stealth Stainless Steel cat-back system
Stone Automotive Calibration plus pops & bangs feature
V6 Airbox/ Piper Crossairfilter & C.A.F






SUSPENSION,BRAKES, TYRES & WHEELS


V-MAXX Height & Camber adjustable Coilover Kit
Padgid front discs & pads
Fully refurbished OZ F1 Alloys & New Parada Spec 2 tyres


INTERIOR


Renault 182 Front & Back Seats & Carpet
Pioneer Ipod connection head unit
Iphone Holder with Head unit connection
Door pulls re-painted In Silver


EXTERIOR


6K HID kit
Skoda Splitter
TRS Tow Strap
Number plates front & back
Fog lights replacedwith C.A.F
Aero wiper blades

 

[Herr Flick]

All of that and it's still a POS. Ah well

Oh, Leanne said she will cut that tow strap off when you come back over.

 

[jesus]

Fair do's! Usually the opposite of what people do on here haha.

 

[msm]

Nice project! Sweet car congrats James!

 

[rhno]

Looks good mate

 

[Greeny.]

James, you need an RS2 manifold on that

 

[Y7 ADW]

That is superb, awesome work.

 

[Daz_RT_04]

Love it!

Recently bought my old Ph1 back for a similar reason