RSR172 Posted 8, October 2008 Report Share Posted 8, October 2008 Hey guys, im from Adelaide and just bought my first RS, a Clio 172. Its an 03 stocker with 55,000km's, been looked after well and the performance of the little tacker blows me away! Got some Ei-Bach springs on the way, then have to get on to an exhaust (need some ideas!) looking forward to getting involved in all the Renaultsport action aus wide! cheers, Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS-172 Posted 8, October 2008 Report Share Posted 8, October 2008 for your exhaust, talk to Mase from SA he jsut got a good system knocked up and has some data to back it up. oh and welcome to the forum bud! eibach's make the car look in assuming your putting on sportlines and not prolines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 8, October 2008 Report Share Posted 8, October 2008 Welcome to the community Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSR172 Posted 8, October 2008 Author Report Share Posted 8, October 2008 Yep putting on the sportlines, looked at the pro-kit and thought that it was a bit pointless to do it half hearted.. any comments about the ride quality? thats the only thing im concerned about, ive had some lowered cars in the past (1 with coilovers and 1 with lowered springs) and after a while they became pretty irritating to drive because the streets around my area are crap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett 172 Posted 8, October 2008 Report Share Posted 8, October 2008 Gotta love black 172's. Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 8, October 2008 Report Share Posted 8, October 2008 Then leave it as stock! My wife runs a 172, and it grips and goes almost as well as my 182 cup, particularly in and around suburbia, and it's more comfortable to boot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSR172 Posted 8, October 2008 Author Report Share Posted 8, October 2008 i know, but a mate has a silve 172 with the sportlines and it just looks so sexy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS-172 Posted 8, October 2008 Report Share Posted 8, October 2008 RIDE ISNT BAD ESPECIALLY IF YOU STAY ON THE STD 15 IN RIMS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jeffster Posted 8, October 2008 Report Share Posted 8, October 2008 Welcome to the forum mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mase Posted 8, October 2008 Report Share Posted 8, October 2008 Welcome there Sam. Hey Jeffster..my daughter wants to know what the dog is doing dancing with the pink teddy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendans225 Posted 8, October 2008 Report Share Posted 8, October 2008 welcome to the forum mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qubic Posted 8, October 2008 Report Share Posted 8, October 2008 G'day Sam. Welcome aboard! Good to see another Adelaidian. You said your mate has a 172 - is he on the forum? Keep a look out for the next SA get-together. It's always a nice morning with good coffee and fun conversation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffymw Posted 8, October 2008 Report Share Posted 8, October 2008 Hi Sam,welcome and nice to meet you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmadrid-182 Posted 8, October 2008 Report Share Posted 8, October 2008 hi Sam, welcome to the forum... I'm sure you'll love the little beast.. just try to read as much of this self funded enthusiasts forum.. all the good and bad things about ownership of RSs are unearthed here ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 8, October 2008 Report Share Posted 8, October 2008 One thing I forgot to mention, and will do so before rup11e does: The 2009 Oz RenaultSport Calendar is waiting for your order Threads everywhere, but the man is Dish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dre81 Posted 8, October 2008 Report Share Posted 8, October 2008 welcome aboard mate, enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammy Posted 13, October 2008 Report Share Posted 13, October 2008 Welcome Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 13, October 2008 Report Share Posted 13, October 2008 Welcome Sam, enjoy the little beast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dovla Posted 13, October 2008 Report Share Posted 13, October 2008 Welcome Sam, nice to see another member from SA I've got eibach springs in mine with 17" wheels and 40 profile tyres and its alright, no complaints! Its bloody luxury coming from coilover-d cars As for the exhaust, depends which way you want to go, ive got remus on mine and loving it. Its only a muffler for now but soon to be done properly. cheers vlad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSR172 Posted 14, October 2008 Author Report Share Posted 14, October 2008 cheers for all the replies guys! im in two minds now as to get the springs or not, the ride is just so nice at the moment and it handles so well! its not like it needs it for the odd hills drive that i do.. give me a few months though and im sure they will be on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matteo Posted 15, October 2008 Report Share Posted 15, October 2008 Hi and welcome to the forum, See you at the next S.A. social meet & drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puncher Posted 15, October 2008 Report Share Posted 15, October 2008 Welcome Sam Only the coolest of RS owners drive a black Clio Look out for me at the next meet in Adelaide. Im another black RSC owner who never rocks up But i gotta get to one soon damn it. A few newbies I wanna meet since the last time i went As for the springs, im with you, undecided. Im happy with my ride and don't want to spoil it. I just want the look. Its a tough comprimise to find. ps...Jeffster. Was that you behind my Audi driving a Porsche ? Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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