@@css172 very personally decision that, 10 years ago I would have said no issues but after a morning in the Clio (as much as I enjoy it) it’s nice to get back in something that doesn’t rattle 😅 guess it depends how far you go - I went brand new standard wishbones that come with new stock bushes and retained the standard top mounts as it can start going to far
@@stoneautomotive Cheers for the reply! I've had new wishbones, top mounts, cup shocks, eibach springs, front ARB bushes. Felt more direct and better feel through the steering.
Been waiting for an update on this. Will hopefully be finishing putting my 182 back together over the weekend. Just stripped and painted the interior. Ready for Anglesey in May. I've not driven it since October, and not since its been stripped. Nankang AR-1's ordered.
Hopefully worth the wait 😬 Nice! Gonna try and get the Clio to Cadwell park if I can price some warmer weather in it at some stage - failing that I will aim for the RS day 👍
I keep hearing this, real shame the new owners have skimped on the quality ☹️ I had some spare parts I sent to a guy to try and bring his upto scratch, the AIT & MAP bosses were shocking.. Thanks mate, hopefully get the clios together at some stage this year 😬
I got one of the original rs2 for my Trophy. You fitted it at your old workshop in Hayes I think. I’ve still got the car, it’s got 197 cams in it now along with the rs2.I need one of those air boxes. Thinking of fitting 200 brakes.
Hi Martin, Glad to hear your still enjoying the manifold 😬 Blimey that would have been in West Drayton, you must have one of the very first batch as we moved shortly after that! Had loads of requests for that airbox, problem is it took me so long to make it wouldn’t be profitable.. but I did a video on it so should hopefully assist if you fancy building one 😎 Yea I need some brake upgrades, the stock calipers with PBS pads served me well at Cadwell but destroyed the finish on the Turini’s 🤦♂️
great vid. spec on yours is very similar to mine. im looking at catcams 438s next when the belts get changed again. i have the same suspension but no spacers at the moment but do like the stance they give. bought the full black series powerflex bushes which are due to be fitted. like you its never ending though, always looking at new parts to fit. mine is sitting in the garage on trickle charge waiting for better weather.
The paintwork is in lovely condition got to be one of the best out there. Reckon it weighs in at around 960 kgs less if you take the spare out 😉. I had one of these when they were new very lively so yours must be pretty rapid mine got written off curtesy of an ambulance answering an emergency call……I got in the way. Replaced it with a 182 cup but wasn’t as quick.
It always cleans up so well given the age & mileage 😬 I do need to get it on the scales at some stage, agree it’s gonna be some where between 900-950kg with out the driver - certainly goes along the road well 👍 That’s a shame to hear, Cups are becoming rarer and rarer as the years go on
@@stoneautomotive yeah it was a shame but testament to how strong these little Clio’s are the ambulance was doing 65 mph in a 30!! and the driver side door pillow took the full impact I did walk away from it just. I was absolutely gutted it was 4 years old and mint.
Yep it’s certainly too hard core for any daily duties but it does add to the experience but as you advised it’s not too far gone to revert if I ever decided 👍
Gonna keep it NA, although a super charger + RS2 would be awesome it struggles to put the power down now in the lower gears so really needs a limited slip diff first 😅
Watching this has now made me realise I need to keep my cup!
Glad you enjoyed 😎
Great video, these little french cars are so fun!
Thanks & yes they certainly are indeed 😬
Cool vid. I went back to a 172 after being into French hatches back in the 00s, still great fun! 👍
Glad you enjoyed 😎 there is certainly something so magical about these little hot hatches 👌
@@stoneautomotive Like you say, decent examples at a premium but can you put a price on nostalgia 🤔
As I've said before stunning Clio!! Nice update and look forward to you getting it out for a track day in the summer.
Thanks mate 😎
@@stoneautomotive For a daily 172 Cup would it be too harsh to get it fully polybushed?
@@css172 very personally decision that, 10 years ago I would have said no issues but after a morning in the Clio (as much as I enjoy it) it’s nice to get back in something that doesn’t rattle 😅 guess it depends how far you go - I went brand new standard wishbones that come with new stock bushes and retained the standard top mounts as it can start going to far
@@stoneautomotive Cheers for the reply! I've had new wishbones, top mounts, cup shocks, eibach springs, front ARB bushes. Felt more direct and better feel through the steering.
Decent video, nice work! I had a 182 years and years ago and loved it. Great bits of kit.
Thanks Duncan 👍 they really get under your skin, I’m sure you browse eBay/ autotrader every now & again to see what’s about 👀😅
@@stoneautomotive I've definitely thought about getting one for track like yours, that's for sure!
Been waiting for an update on this. Will hopefully be finishing putting my 182 back together over the weekend. Just stripped and painted the interior. Ready for Anglesey in May. I've not driven it since October, and not since its been stripped. Nankang AR-1's ordered.
Hopefully worth the wait 😬
Nice! Gonna try and get the Clio to Cadwell park if I can price some warmer weather in it at some stage - failing that I will aim for the RS day 👍
@@stoneautomotive Exactly the reason I kept mine road legal. So I could enjoy early summer morning drives 😂. MOT first, got to put the cat back on. 👍
Long awaited vid!
Hopefully worth the wait 😬
To add, the build quality on the new RS2s are abslolutely shocking. I wouldnt give you £200 for one!
As for your Cup James, bang on mate.;)
I keep hearing this, real shame the new owners have skimped on the quality ☹️ I had some spare parts I sent to a guy to try and bring his upto scratch, the AIT & MAP bosses were shocking..
Thanks mate, hopefully get the clios together at some stage this year 😬
@@stoneautomotive deffo be good to get together at some point. Take care mate.
I got one of the original rs2 for my Trophy. You fitted it at your old workshop in Hayes I think. I’ve still got the car, it’s got 197 cams in it now along with the rs2.I need one of those air boxes. Thinking of fitting 200 brakes.
Hi Martin,
Glad to hear your still enjoying the manifold 😬
Blimey that would have been in West Drayton, you must have one of the very first batch as we moved shortly after that!
Had loads of requests for that airbox,
problem is it took me so long to make it wouldn’t be profitable.. but I did a video on it so should hopefully assist if you fancy building one 😎
Yea I need some brake upgrades, the stock calipers with PBS pads served me well at Cadwell but destroyed the finish on the Turini’s 🤦♂️
Très bonnes petites voitures je n est que eux de bon retours ❤😊
great vid. spec on yours is very similar to mine. im looking at catcams 438s next when the belts get changed again. i have the same suspension but no spacers at the moment but do like the stance they give. bought the full black series powerflex bushes which are due to be fitted. like you its never ending though, always looking at new parts to fit. mine is sitting in the garage on trickle charge waiting for better weather.
Thanks Jamie 👍
Really does transform the look/ stance of the car with the height drop & spacers 😎 nice - best way to keep them rust free 😬👍
Considering coil overs next year. Are they a big improvement? I'm currently running, new standard shocks with Cook sport springs.
@@dickie8184 my dampers were leaking so it was a big improvement for me 😅
Cool Cup. Good effort mate.
Thanks Dave 👍
The paintwork is in lovely condition got to be one of the best out there. Reckon it weighs in at around 960 kgs less if you take the spare out 😉. I had one of these when they were new very lively so yours must be pretty rapid mine got written off curtesy of an ambulance answering an emergency call……I got in the way. Replaced it with a 182 cup but wasn’t as quick.
It always cleans up so well given the age & mileage 😬
I do need to get it on the scales at some stage, agree it’s gonna be some where between 900-950kg with out the driver - certainly goes along the road well 👍
That’s a shame to hear, Cups are becoming rarer and rarer as the years go on
@@stoneautomotive yeah it was a shame but testament to how strong these little Clio’s are the ambulance was doing 65 mph in a 30!! and the driver side door pillow took the full impact I did walk away from it just. I was absolutely gutted it was 4 years old and mint.
@@Robcatist 😮
As you say main thing is you walked away 👍
What paint did you use for the interior? Mine is looking like yours did originally and could use some rattle can love :)
It’s detailed in one of the earlier episodes, it wasn’t anything fancy just provided the colour code to a paint shop on eBay that made it up 👍
@@stoneautomotive nice one! Thanks
Lindo! O meu é azul maravilhoso ❤
The moment is so compromised that you cannot enjoy it, is tough you say is not ruined, but nothing you cannot remedy should you wish
Yep it’s certainly too hard core for any daily duties but it does add to the experience but as you advised it’s not too far gone to revert if I ever decided 👍
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dude what are those seats :-/
@@matteovrizzi Bimarco Grips
Nice low boost
Gonna keep it NA, although a super charger + RS2 would be awesome it struggles to put the power down now in the lower gears so really needs a limited slip diff first 😅
limited slip diff is not cheap
@@BanditFX7 neither would boosting it 😅
4:19 shame you don’t use it much 🤣 unacceptable
Yea she’s been abandoned since last year 😭