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Stay Puft
ClioSport Club Member
Clio 172
Its failed the mot on the 1st with a lot of reasons, then it passed on the 12th with a few advisories..
https://mot-history.net/
https://mot-history.net/
Those wheels don't look dark enough to be cup pack (suspension), but the front lip would infer cup pack (cosmetics).
In any case, even if it was a cup when built, by now there wont be too much difference unless it's had a full suspension overhaul. Indeed, I'd imagine it's had 1 damper changed at the back, and the rest are all 12yrs old. Not ideal.
In any case, even if it was a cup when built, by now there wont be too much difference unless it's had a full suspension overhaul. Indeed, I'd imagine it's had 1 damper changed at the back, and the rest are all 12yrs old. Not ideal.
Correct, just a skoda splitter on the front too.
Judging from the recent MOT, check it's had new rear shocks and brakes.
Red won't be standard suspension.
One of the failures was the rear wheel bearing was noisy which disappeared on the next MOT. Normally you change the rear disc because the bearings are built-in. However, they are clearly not new!
Plus those tyres are cheap!
One of the failures was the rear wheel bearing was noisy which disappeared on the next MOT. Normally you change the rear disc because the bearings are built-in. However, they are clearly not new!
Plus those tyres are cheap!
I'm wondering, that red spring...did they slap a set of lowering springs on there?
when I replaced coils on ol' stripey, the renault ones were black, even a 3rd party, OEM-spec one will be black or maybe blue. Rarely red.
And yes, it wouldn't matter if it was running with Williams F1 active suspension, with those tyres all you'll do is go sliding into the first wall you're near if you're going any faster than pedestrian.
when I replaced coils on ol' stripey, the renault ones were black, even a 3rd party, OEM-spec one will be black or maybe blue. Rarely red.
And yes, it wouldn't matter if it was running with Williams F1 active suspension, with those tyres all you'll do is go sliding into the first wall you're near if you're going any faster than pedestrian.
Thanks fellas good info/advice so far much appreciated.
Wonder how the wheel bearing was fixed then without the discs been replaced?
Not sure I want to be redoing jobs that's should have been done properly in the first place.
Springs don't bother me so much as these can be replaced with standards or cooksports etc.
Overall car looks in good condition on photos body work and interior wise. Be nice to try and speak to previous owner if they happen to be member.
Hmmm not sure if I should view this now...
Thanks
Phil
Wonder how the wheel bearing was fixed then without the discs been replaced?
Not sure I want to be redoing jobs that's should have been done properly in the first place.
Springs don't bother me so much as these can be replaced with standards or cooksports etc.
Overall car looks in good condition on photos body work and interior wise. Be nice to try and speak to previous owner if they happen to be member.
Hmmm not sure if I should view this now...
Thanks
Phil
It looks suspiciously like it wont have had the easiest life, in any case.
Yellow calipers?
Fabia splitter?
any old springs they could find.
Sure, you say you're going to replace springs anyway, but.........nah. If it was my money, I'd rather one that hadn't been around the retailparkring every given weekend.
There must be other ones less suspicious near you? Mileage isn't a worry, just condition and, most importantly, when is the cambelt up for changing, and if it was done recently, who by.
It's a £600 job that not any ol' garage can do
Yellow calipers?
Fabia splitter?
any old springs they could find.
Sure, you say you're going to replace springs anyway, but.........nah. If it was my money, I'd rather one that hadn't been around the retailparkring every given weekend.
There must be other ones less suspicious near you? Mileage isn't a worry, just condition and, most importantly, when is the cambelt up for changing, and if it was done recently, who by.
It's a £600 job that not any ol' garage can do
I google'd up the reg, it had the plate H5 ARX on it at one point, no spotted thread comes up though.
Pretty common CS mods there though, apart from the lack of painted badges!
Exactly.
We know what happens to CS cars....if the willy-waving threads are to be believed.
Basically gearboxageddon
Think I will give it his one a miss. Cheers guys.
Not many for sale around Newcastle. Would rather buy from forum member if possible. All ways seem to be miles away the good ones that come up.
The search continues
All the help much appreciated fellas
Phil
When I've looked for 1*2s in the past there's always been a place in Newcastle pop up which seems to stock a few at a time - believe it was called 'DTM'. Can't comment on whether it's a reasonable/trustworthy dealer though, I've just seen adverts in passing.
You CAN rely on them being driven in a "spirited" fashion, mostly.
IF you DO go looking at a forum members' old car....search for anything they've posted about it on here first. Particularly if it's posts in "road driving stories". The ones that contain zero conception of spelling and grammar should be avoided like West Africa.
Amen bro!!
Some on here post up way too much info. It usually goes, 'ooh I just had a big crash' Then try to sell it two weeks later saying it's mint.. yeah it is now its been repainted! 😂
Basically, yes.
Martin_172
ClioSport Club Member
Is it black gold? There isn't many 53 plate 182s so where it is possible it could be a 172 with exhaust and wheels fitted
Martin_172
ClioSport Club Member
Custom exhaust places will do it no problem or there is off the shelf systems! Just worth checking!
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