XBP - 172 Cup - from Daily Driver to Weekend Toy

[adamlstr]

Bought in Dec' 09 for commuting 80 miles a day from one end of Buckinghamshire to the other, I wanted something that could sip fuel, not cost a lot, but embarrass a lot of metal when need be.

It remained mostly standard aside from some Eibach springs and 172 Xenons. So, it looked like this for a very long time:

Then, I stopped doing a daft commute and started working in central London - and the 172 sits for 5 days a week doing nothing.

So, because the Clio was now worth about £5.49 and not worth selling - I decided to keep it and spoil it a little.

Current Spec:
Engine: Standard, Vibratechnics Engine Mounts, Polybushed dogbone.
Suspension: Bilstein B14's, Bilstein Top Mounts, Eibach Camber Bolts, Eibach 25mm Spacers all round.
Wheels: 2118's in Anthracite
Interior: Wrapped the gash blue trim with 'carbon'.

Plans:
Bush refresh, R888's, whiteline RARB, track it as much as possible.

She's a reliable WIP, and definitely doesn't show the 120k that she's done.

 

[Jekyll]

Looks so good now! Glad to see it being used again/more and a write up lol

 

[adamlstr]

Cheers Mark!

Hopefully I'll get wheels turned the right way this weekend.

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

Looks very purposeful now its lowered on B14s with the 2118s :approve:

Clear side repeaters would just clean the side view up and silver visions in front imo

 

[Lawro]

Looks lovely that!

 

[adamlstr]

Cheers chaps, hopefully I'll get some decent shots soon - I've since sorted the front bumpers alignment.

Got a bit of scrubbing on the off side to sort too.

 

[adamlstr]

Update time: Direzza's fitted, stolen clear repeaters from the wife's dynamique, ride height raised to sensible, removed the badges from the B pillars, new front arms, rack bushes, track rod ends, and an alternator.

Renault Clio 172 Cup by adamlstr, on Flickr

Renault Clio 172 Cup by adamlstr, on Flickr

Renault Clio 172 Cup by adamlstr, on Flickr

Renault Clio 172 Cup by adamlstr, on Flickr

Renault Clio 172 Cup by adamlstr, on Flickr

Renault Clio 172 Cup by adamlstr, on Flickr

Renault Clio 172 Cup by adamlstr, on Flickr

Renault Clio 172 Cup by adamlstr, on Flickr

Renault Clio 172 Cup by adamlstr, on Flickr

Renault Clio 172 Cup by adamlstr, on Flickr

 

[182jwilliams]

That looks fantastic. Nice job

 

[imprezaworks]

Awesome, very nice mate.

 

[adamlstr]

That looks fantastic. Nice job

Awesome, very nice mate.

Cheers guys, enjoying it a lot now.

 

[unofficialPete]

Those wheels look immense, hmmm wonder what they'd look like on RB.

 

[Jack-C]

Looks great! The car looks so much more purposeful now.

Love the wheels however a new set of wheel bolts would really finish them off.

http://www.jjcraceandrally.com/race/wheel-nuts-bolts/hub-buddies-wheel-bolt

Edit: just noticed the centre caps. Really nice touch.

 

[LiamR172]

What centre caps are they?

Goes to show that a good camera really shows a car off properly.

 

[Fletcher]

Looks great

 

[Mr Burns]

Love this.

 

[SOHROB]

Perfect, don't alter the looks at all (I know its not a show car but it looks perfect)

 

[adamlstr]

Looks great! The car looks so much more purposeful now.

Love the wheels however a new set of wheel bolts would really finish them off.

http://www.jjcraceandrally.com/race/wheel-nuts-bolts/hub-buddies-wheel-bolt

Edit: just noticed the centre caps. Really nice touch.

Yeah I've been meaning to sort the wheel bolts out, just haven't got round to it! They only seem to last 6 months then they're all rusty again!

What centre caps are they?

Goes to show that a good camera really shows a car off properly.

Errr, they came with the wheels when I bought them off Mark, Dr Jekyll - I think they're billy basic hub nut covers from steelies, painted to match.

Looks great

Love this.

Perfect, don't alter the looks at all (I know its not a show car but it looks perfect)

Cheers guys, yeah it's covered in battle scars and way off perfect but I kind of like it that way.

It's currently away having a harnesses + bar, buckets, black poly bushes, etc etc done. Haven't seen it in 2 weeks!

 

[adamlstr]

Those wheels look immense, hmmm wonder what they'd look like on RB.

Cheers! There must be someone out there with them, 2118's aren't exactly rare.

 

[Fletcher]

Cheers guys, yeah it's covered in battle scars and way off perfect but I kind of like it that way.
!

They add 'character' my car is the same.

 

[Jekyll]

What centre caps are they?

Goes to show that a good camera really shows a car off properly.

Here you go mate

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...w-with-R-S-decals*&highlight=2118+center+caps

 

[Advikaz]

Noicee!

 

[Dannyeff]

really like those alloys. nice clean car

 

[adamlstr]

Noicee!

really like those alloys. nice clean car

Ta. Just want it back now.

 

[LiamR172]

Here you go mate

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...w-with-R-S-decals*&highlight=2118+center+caps

Cheers mate!

 

[mr_n]

Updates? Love the look of this

 

[Chris_Beer]

How did you find the vibratech mounts over the standard ones?

 

[adamlstr]

Updates? Love the look of this

Cheers! Actually got it back today after having the following done:

• Powerflex 'black' for the ream beam, rear top mounts, and all the ARB bushes.
• Brembo grooved discs at the front
• New rear calipers, disks and pads
• Caliper rebuild at the front
• Cobra fixed buckets
• 4 point harnesses, and rear harness bar hidden in the boot
• De-cat and nice free flowing centre pipe
• Junked the spacers for now

Bit dark to get photos now but I'll get some up next weekend. It's SO much fun now.

How did you find the vibratech mounts over the standard ones?

Easily one of the best modifications I've done, literally #1. They're not too firm, just a bit shaky at idle. The standard ones are so so s**t. The vibratechnics stop all my gear stick movement, no nasty exhaust/subframe knock, and it makes the whole car feel more positive.

 

[Chris_Beer]

Looks like I've made my mind up then

Either those of the KTEC ones but again, mixed reviews!

 

[adamlstr]

Ktec ones are rebranded vibratechnics ones afaik!

 

[Nick_Leeds]

Car looks great. Be interested in details of the harness bar.

 

[adamlstr]

Car looks great. Be interested in details of the harness bar.

Imagine a piece of scaffolding, mig welded to the strut towers!

 

[Jekyll]

Where's these pics?

 

[adamlstr]

Where's these pics? :wink:

Shhhh!

I'll get some tomorrow. :tongueout:

 

[adamlstr]

Harness Bar:

clio-2014-11-update-1 by adamlstr, on Flickr

clio-2014-11-update-4 by adamlstr, on Flickr

Buckets & Harnesses

clio-2014-11-update-3 by adamlstr, on Flickr

And it's now running some 1.2s with road tyres until it gets warm again.

clio-2014-11-update-5 by adamlstr, on Flickr

That'll be it for now I think.

 

[adamlstr]

@Dr Jekyll - Happy now Mark?

 

[Jekyll]

Mark always likes pics

Harness bar looks a neat job too.

 

[adamlstr]

Yeah it's a tidy install, yet to use it in anger though.

 

[Freeman13]

Cheers! Actually got it back today after having the following done:

• Powerflex 'black' for the ream beam, rear top mounts, and all the ARB bushes.
• Brembo grooved discs at the front
• New rear calipers, disks and pads
• Caliper rebuild at the front
• Cobra fixed buckets
• 4 point harnesses, and rear harness bar hidden in the boot
• De-cat and nice free flowing centre pipe
• Junked the spacers for now

Bit dark to get photos now but I'll get some up next weekend. It's SO much fun now.

Easily one of the best modifications I've done, literally #1. They're not too firm, just a bit shaky at idle. The standard ones are so so s**t. The vibratechnics stop all my gear stick movement, no nasty exhaust/subframe knock, and it makes the whole car feel more positive.

Did you notice any difference/worth doing with the powerflex black series on the rear beam??

 

[adamlstr]

Did you notice any difference/worth doing with the powerflex black series on the rear beam??

Not noticed yet tbh, but haven't really tested them.

 

[Saucyboy]

Really nice job mate. Just how I'd like mine to eventually be.