Got some French Clutter in the garage........... with many plans.........

[QD MBE]

Just had a piece of Frenchie delivered.  (seller wanted to sell today so he could collect his BMW, so he delivered it FOC)

I want to play on the track, but always felt uneasy at using my daily.  So I have purchased a Renault Clio 172 Cup.

2003 - 54000 miles, Full Renault SH, I am the 3rd owner.  All original, needs a touch of tlc, and the lightweight wheels need a  refurb.  4 new P-Zero Nero's, Taxed and tested till august 12.

The plan is strip it out, and get it ready for the track.  K-Tech racing are going to assist, with bits I can't do or don't have the time to do.

The engine is so happy to rev, and the steering is phenomenal!  Been lapping a local round-about to get the Clio tripod going, and i just can't unstick the thing!

Even found £7 in the ashtray!

Pics will follow tomorrow...............

[MAT ED30]

Enjoy it mate glad I could help a little 

[QD MBE]

Cheers Mat will update you as plans are hatched.............

[Tamiyoman]

Nice one, when i bought my eddie I pointed out to the owner that he left some change in the ashtray and asked if he wanted to take it out, he took one look at the pennies and 2p's and said "nah keep em", I got home emptied out ashtray and the little panel under headlights switch and immediately saw lots of 20p's, 50P's ad £1 coins, counted it up and lo an behold £26.71 in change, that went towards the first fuel I put in it (much to Tesco garage cashiers disgust  )

[rdfcpete]

I had a 1.6 dynamique on the same plate Dave and that felt like it flew @ 9 or so seconds to 60! The 172 cup must be a HOOT to throw around

I took my friends 2004' RSC 182 with a milltek fitted for a short drive and it certainly pulled you along the ground rapidly.
I reckon you'll enjoy the cup a lot 

[QD MBE]

Cheers Pete.  It certainly is a focused drive. 

Plans will be a cage (not sure if full or half), some seats, harnesses and slap with the Bilstein stick, and maybe a de-cat exhaust.  I have a budget of £5k (including the car).

I will remove rear seats tomorrow, start the big strip...............

[MAT ED30]

Stripping a cup you will be done in 10 min 

[QD MBE]

At least I don't have to strip the aircon, or ABS..............

Just a couple of carpets, rear bench, and i reckon that is it..............

[jhtrophy]

Nice one mate, great cars. Golf will feel like a tank now

[QD MBE]

Poor night pic.................

[Greeners]

Superb! 

Did you pay what you wanted to in the end matey?

[QD MBE]

Paid less than that.  Someone dinged the drivers door 30 mins prior to me seeing it.  It was a very lazy (not sharp dent) and we haggled £200 off (thinking I could buy a door from the bay).

So today off came the door card, and it pinged straight back out!..................  Just 2 small dents to see, but no paint cracks.  Also found some shrapnel in the ashtray, so good deal had by all.

[SteveP]

Good work Dave 

[B3n]

Very nice Dave cant wait to see what you have in store for it I'm sure removing that GB badge will save you a few kg's to start
But if the 182 sounds anything like my 197 did after a de-cat im sure it will put a smile on your face.

Ben

[W8 Performance]

Very nice. Will be a decent track car once stripped out as they are pretty tidy beforehand. Especially in cup form. Know a few guys that had 182's with matched inlets and the v6 air box is another mod too.

The more you take out the less there is to go wrong too ;)