walkie86 Posted 2, June 2009 Report Posted 2, June 2009 Hey OZRSs. Well there's yet another RENAULTsport Clio in Balmain. This time it's a Silver 172 and yes, it used to reside in Strathfield until last Saturday morning, before being brought home to meet it's 182 Cup and R26 siblings. Yes, we (Rob240) bought that super-cheap 172. It's a project car for us (and other OZRSs) to get our hands dirty, fix things up ourselves and add a few select enhancements along the way. I will be taking the majority of bits off my car & transplanting them to the 172 (yet to be named). We went to look at it (with Chris-172) and we couldn't say no. The paint is clean, the headlights aren't hazed, it drives well. Yes, it does need a bit of work (steering wheel, engine mounts, strut tops & something with the exhaust) but what perfect timing with Anthony's group buy It'll be going to PaulV soon for a full-check up & to find out what's really wrong with it, haha. But seriously, it drives very well and personally, I reckon a silver 172 is the ultimate stealth machine Pics to come, and a progress thread as well. First things will be a full detail, painting the wheels & badges, and adding some stripes Cheers! Quote
dragyn Posted 2, June 2009 Report Posted 2, June 2009 1+ vote for "The Silver Bullet" as the name for the new 172 Quote
walkie86 Posted 2, June 2009 Author Report Posted 2, June 2009 1+ vote for "The Silver Bullet" as the name for the new 172 I like, I like! If we get some more suggestions I might add a poll & have a vote! Quote
brendans225 Posted 2, June 2009 Report Posted 2, June 2009 you guys have too many cars! congrats, and looking forward to seeing the end product! i might be in for some scrap parts, if u don't need them after stripping Quote
dovla Posted 2, June 2009 Report Posted 2, June 2009 Great will be following the build closely even tho i have no sports Silver FTW!! With dark wheels its stunning!! Quote
dragyn Posted 2, June 2009 Report Posted 2, June 2009 No need. You have the name already You suggesting "super-cheap"?? Quote
walkie86 Posted 2, June 2009 Author Report Posted 2, June 2009 No need. You have the name already You suggesting "super-cheap"?? Reckon I can get sponsorship for that? Be great to fill the car full of Taiwanese made bits! Pink slip-on seat covers FTW Quote
ClioF1 Posted 2, June 2009 Report Posted 2, June 2009 LOL don't forget the anodised wiper fins.. Well done mate, can't wait to see what you've got planned for it. Quote
Bremund Posted 3, June 2009 Report Posted 3, June 2009 Congrates guys, if you need a hand with anything let me know. Quote
brendans225 Posted 3, June 2009 Report Posted 3, June 2009 can i come around for a fiddle? i like to fiddle with cars! Quote
rmadrid-182 Posted 3, June 2009 Report Posted 3, June 2009 go walkie86 and rob240!!! Imagine it ITB'd!!! Quote
Dish Posted 3, June 2009 Report Posted 3, June 2009 That's awesome news! Well done lads - never saw that one coming! Keen to follow its progress too All the best with it. Quote
Vtecnut Posted 3, June 2009 Report Posted 3, June 2009 Congrates guys ill been tunning in for the progress reports. PICS r a must!! with the step by step progress report Quote
CHRIS-172 Posted 3, June 2009 Report Posted 3, June 2009 Congrats gents, should be a good father / son bonding project =) They are getting there! I think Walkies has some more time after this weekend so should be able to give it a good scrub and get some pics up Quote
CHRIS-172 Posted 3, June 2009 Report Posted 3, June 2009 Some inspiration http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=357701 http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=427111 http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=253275 Quote
walkie86 Posted 3, June 2009 Author Report Posted 3, June 2009 Took some pics this arvo. Odometer shows 98964 - so it was about 98900 when we picked it up http://www.flickr.com/photos/walkie86/s ... 178697812/ Quote
FIR-26T Posted 3, June 2009 Report Posted 3, June 2009 NICE one guys, ill be the sponsor for tyres and maybee some new rims if you would like.... What are the specs for 172 wheels..... 16'x ??? PCD: 4x100 ET: ?????? Quote
Moosey Posted 3, June 2009 Report Posted 3, June 2009 Bastard, bastard, bastard. So jealous! Seriously, congrats mate! Look forward to hearing about the developments Quote
tchan Posted 3, June 2009 Report Posted 3, June 2009 Now that car does look familiar.... You will find that one of the rims is actually slightly buckled, so new wheels might definitely be on your list of to-do's. Don't forget to posts some pics once you've done some work on it! Quote
CHRIS-172 Posted 4, June 2009 Report Posted 4, June 2009 So Specs for wheels Joey 15 in PCD 4x100 ET 40ish for a trackcar... (anywhere from 35-45 would be fine) Bryan / Emu / Steve? Quote
walkie86 Posted 4, June 2009 Author Report Posted 4, June 2009 Here's the SSW S057 in a few different colours Quote
rob 240 Posted 4, June 2009 Report Posted 4, June 2009 hey , havent worked out if my half is front or back or if we split it down the middle . its a really clean car , excellent paint , it all works , recent major belt service .... we're lucky to get one like this theres an assumtion above the cars going to follow the weel worn path ... coilovers / brakes upgrade / exhaust / intake / seats out / half cage / stripes / wheels / stickies / bushes ..... but theres another path for our car . RICE . we're going to dump her with low low spings / 19'' chromies with a set of 30 profile nankangs / carbon look bonnet / shopping list / outsize roof wing / low skirts with nice fake ducts just in front of rear wheels / windscreen sticker / pod instruments on the bonnet , and if the budget goes to it , neons . we've ordered a buddy club catalogue [ forthe non rice-fan-boys here , ''buddy club'' makes aftermarket gear for the tokyo drift bad boys and is not as commonly assumed a gay strip club at the X ] and will be ordering up big . alex wil post pics as we go . the shopping list is first mod as it shows everyone what we'd like to get on board . cant wait for nats 2010. we wont be on track but we will win the cruise-by for sure . Quote
CHRIS-172 Posted 4, June 2009 Report Posted 4, June 2009 You worry me sometimes, i thought you got the rice out of your system! More motivation http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=365856 Quote
brendans225 Posted 4, June 2009 Report Posted 4, June 2009 rob, i like your style, all these performance mod nazis won't know what him em with the ricey mods u got planned, just make sure u get the "VTEC" badge on the back, and install the fake bov, who needs go when u have show Quote
DanSA Posted 5, June 2009 Report Posted 5, June 2009 Awesome guys! What an opportunity to prove and quantify what mods do work and how they are done. Look forward to tracking it's progress Quote
rob 240 Posted 5, June 2009 Report Posted 5, June 2009 , who needs go when u have show my sentiments exactly . and dan , no need to ' track ' the progess , we'll actually be regressing with our rice mods and wont be fit to track ! maybe drive to a track will be about it Quote
dank Posted 5, June 2009 Report Posted 5, June 2009 perhaps you could get one of those Continental GT stickers? Brendan, we all know you like the occasional fiddle Quote
R26DAVE Posted 5, June 2009 Report Posted 5, June 2009 Guys Guys.....what are you doing..... There is a perfectly good Clio V6 crying out for a new home..... Anyway, the huge rims and stickers sound good...... Love all your work....keep us posted. Cheers - Dave. Quote
wade Posted 14, June 2009 Report Posted 14, June 2009 I definately think the green wheels with the under car neons is the go Good luck guys, I'll be following this with interest!! Quote
walkie86 Posted 14, June 2009 Author Report Posted 14, June 2009 I definately think the green wheels with the under car neons is the go Good luck guys, I'll be following this with interest!! Neons are on order! *cough* But some Gordini stripes did arrive on Friday Quote
CHRIS-172 Posted 14, June 2009 Report Posted 14, June 2009 Must say i was using the track tart today as a run around whilst getting my brakes sorted. It actually feels pretty perky in the engine dept, will be a nice little lady when stripped down and had some goodies bolted on! Quote
nisch Posted 14, June 2009 Report Posted 14, June 2009 I reckon you should build a V6 replica... fit all of the body kit + exhaust tail pipes etc. That would be gold. Quote
walkie86 Posted 14, June 2009 Author Report Posted 14, June 2009 1+ vote for "The Silver Bullet" as the name for the new 172 Amanda - it seems the 172 has taken on your name suggestion of The Silver Bullet, so congrats! Quote
Moosey Posted 15, June 2009 Report Posted 15, June 2009 Amanda - it seems the 172 has taken on your name suggestion of The Silver Bullet, so congrats! Don't we already have a forum member with that nickname? Quote
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