CHRIS-172 Posted 17, May 2014 Report Share Posted 17, May 2014 Hi all, So have been notably absent over the last 2 years.. overseas work, property purchases and car sharing have all contributed. Recently I decided there was something missing in my life, some car fun, looking around at used cards and BFYB, it was looking like another RS. After narrowly missing out on the 182 F1 that Sluggo picked up ive have been lurking on 172, 182 and 225s on carsales and here. Today pulled the trigger on a 172 - Ex Dweezle's car. Whilst its had some track time recently - the amount of parts replaced including front geometry, suspension, brakes, engine mounts & battery meant it worth the risk. Immediately on the horizon are some new boots and getting the steering wheel refurbed. Questions: 1. 195/50/15 - What is the go these days? What are some good prices on AD08R or KU31 - any thoughts? will read the thread. 2. Steering Wheel - will check the thread with the South Australia retrimmer - anyone had any awesome leather / stitching combos? Besides that will get it over to Paul V at some stage for a good look over. If anyone has any more thoughts or history on the car please shoot me a PM. Looking forward to the next social! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUGGO33X Posted 17, May 2014 Report Share Posted 17, May 2014 Hey there, don't want to rub it in, but I love my car Good to see you back in a rs, check out my build thread for pics of my steering wheel retrim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS-172 Posted 17, May 2014 Author Report Share Posted 17, May 2014 Yeah yours looks the business - thinking the same spec maybe blue or maybe red for stitching and 12 o'clock... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUGGO33X Posted 17, May 2014 Report Share Posted 17, May 2014 Just wait for the next meet up and have a look at different combos members have gone for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 17, May 2014 Report Share Posted 17, May 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted 17, May 2014 Report Share Posted 17, May 2014 Welcome back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielG Posted 17, May 2014 Report Share Posted 17, May 2014 About time - welcome back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamR Posted 17, May 2014 Report Share Posted 17, May 2014 Welcome back and congrats on the purchase! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rado Posted 17, May 2014 Report Share Posted 17, May 2014 Welcome back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R182 Posted 17, May 2014 Report Share Posted 17, May 2014 Wow, I admire your patience, Sluggo got his car some time ago now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted 18, May 2014 Report Share Posted 18, May 2014 Nice work mate!! Sent from the Internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nisch Posted 18, May 2014 Report Share Posted 18, May 2014 Excellent! At least you won't need to change your username to CHRIS-182. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt205 Posted 18, May 2014 Report Share Posted 18, May 2014 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted 18, May 2014 Report Share Posted 18, May 2014 +1 It feels right to have you back again Chris. Good work mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliocentric Posted 18, May 2014 Report Share Posted 18, May 2014 Welcome back, I have a172,with ku31s,they are the noisiest tyres I have ever driven on in 48 years.Mine are 10,000ks old half worn and I would practically give them away they are so bad.(noise wise that is). grip dry and wet they are great. graham (possibly the oldest "hoon" on OZRENAULT.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUGGO33X Posted 18, May 2014 Report Share Posted 18, May 2014 ^ I concur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted 19, May 2014 Report Share Posted 19, May 2014 all the boys are getting clios again…. except for coop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 19, May 2014 Report Share Posted 19, May 2014 all the boys are getting clios again…. except for coop! #ftb Meganes are still cool too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wade Posted 19, May 2014 Report Share Posted 19, May 2014 Welcome back mate !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClioF1 Posted 20, May 2014 Report Share Posted 20, May 2014 Welcome back Chris, was actually wondering the other day where you had ended up as I hadn't seen you around in a long time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isis Posted 21, May 2014 Report Share Posted 21, May 2014 look at my ride thread for a steering wheel option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS-172 Posted 21, May 2014 Author Report Share Posted 21, May 2014 Yeap wheel looks real nice - I want to do the same with red stitching. Was thinking about the gear boot but not the gear knob tho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isis Posted 22, May 2014 Report Share Posted 22, May 2014 Yep, all personal preference. I think any mod like this needs to be in the context of its surroundings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted 22, May 2014 Report Share Posted 22, May 2014 Nice one, Chris. Welcome back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS-172 Posted 25, May 2014 Author Report Share Posted 25, May 2014 Thanks All - Visited Matt205 today - very productive! also potentially dangerous! All I can say is that I am in possession of several spray cans.. How many would it take to do a whole car..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendans225 Posted 25, May 2014 Report Share Posted 25, May 2014 are u plastidipping your whole car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nisch Posted 25, May 2014 Report Share Posted 25, May 2014 Now THERE'S an idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R182 Posted 25, May 2014 Report Share Posted 25, May 2014 ^ Matt only seems to stock $2 shop black IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt205 Posted 27, May 2014 Report Share Posted 27, May 2014 ^^I've expanded my palette, white now as well, which I guess also means various shades of grey to...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS-172 Posted 27, May 2014 Author Report Share Posted 27, May 2014 50 shades? Or storm grey?! So in the last week New PS3 Steering wheel sent for retrim Pax recliner cable fixed Interior trim - in prep for respray Headlining - WIP Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 23, June 2014 Report Share Posted 23, June 2014 Welcome back, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wade Posted 24, June 2014 Report Share Posted 24, June 2014 How did you fit the PS3 and where did you mount the screen ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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