pmartin Posted 14, October 2012 Report Share Posted 14, October 2012 Hi Guys, Phil here from Broadwater, up near Ballina and Byron Bay. After 40 years of Renault ownership I have finally bought a 2003 Clio 172. Fantastic car but have not had it long enough yet to discover how fantastic! Usually hold both an AASA and Cams license but broke 7 vertabrae in my back and four ribs last Easter! Ironically it was Good Friday! Go figure? Back to the Clio, I think its about the best Renault yet that I have owned out of about 35 Renaults over the years. We also have in the family two Megane 11 diesels (great cars) an R19, 1960 Renault Floride convertible,a 1975 Oldsmobile HO Coupe and a sub 500 kg Open wheeler running a slightly upgraded Fuego engine, balanced, cammed up and twin 40 mm Webers just about ready for the track. It should be a bullet with that power to weight ratio! Anyway, I am looking forward to trawling through the site and learning as much as I can about the 172 and maybe how to make it just that bit quicker and to meet some of you in the near future. Cheers for now, Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 14, October 2012 Report Share Posted 14, October 2012 Howdy Phil, and welcome to the community! I trust you're already aware of the Fug Turbo speedcar being run by Rod Slater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bozz Posted 14, October 2012 Report Share Posted 14, October 2012 G'day Phil, & welcome! Wow, what a history! Sounds like you're up for some more driving after your injuries Look out for SEQ drive days in the Social Events section. We sometimes head down to Murbah and surrounds, so maybe you could educate us on some local twisties down that way Cheers, bozz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve11 Posted 14, October 2012 Report Share Posted 14, October 2012 Welcome to the site Phil. Hope your well enough to get back out & really enjoy the 172. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eire Posted 14, October 2012 Report Share Posted 14, October 2012 Welcome mate, interesting history. Hope you enjoy your 172 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSGO Posted 14, October 2012 Report Share Posted 14, October 2012 Welcome to the world of RenaultSports but of course your history indicates that you know what to expect I think. Take care with that stiff suspension but the 172 is possibly the softer of them all down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave200 Posted 14, October 2012 Report Share Posted 14, October 2012 Welcome! Enjoy the new car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crownleyian Posted 14, October 2012 Report Share Posted 14, October 2012 Welcome Phil, That is some Renault history you have their quit impressive. Have fun mate exploring those G forces. Must I say Phil for President. Sent from my GT-P7500 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiapoco Posted 15, October 2012 Report Share Posted 15, October 2012 Ouch to all the injuries hope the renaults weren't the cause of that welcome to the forums, people like myself can probably learn a tonne load from ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agger5 Posted 15, October 2012 Report Share Posted 15, October 2012 Welcome mate! Have had mine for 2 months now, I still smile when I drive it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apex Posted 15, October 2012 Report Share Posted 15, October 2012 Welcome Phil. No noob to the brand, you might just hold the record for most Renaults owned by a OZRS member! Enjoy the RS and wishing you a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted 16, October 2012 Report Share Posted 16, October 2012 Big welcome, Phil. Pics of the fleet please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted 7, February 2013 Report Share Posted 7, February 2013 Welcome Phil, Apologies for the late salutation. Been busy sourcing parts. All the best. Cheers, WOLF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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